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Punjab finance minister and AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema asserted that a video allegedly showing chief minister Bhagwant Mann in a sacrilegious act is fake. Forensic reports from two independent laboratories confirm the individual in the video is not Mann, suggesting a defamation attempt by the opposition. This comes after the Akal Takht issued an edict against Mann over the clip.

“He will remain only a primary member of the party and will not occupy any post in the organisation,” he told journalists after the Governor’s address to the Assembly

Due to the delay in southwest monsoon, the Mettur dam was not opened on the customary date of June 12; a release states the CM has announced the Kuruvai Special Package to protect farmers’ livelihoods and encourage paddy cultivation

India is in discussions with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for approximately $2.5 billion in loans to support urban infrastructure and job creation. This move aims to bolster capital for government spending, which has been impacted by rising oil prices and increased subsidy expenditures due to the Middle East conflict.

Emphasising on the importance of coordination at all levels, the Minister informed that officers designated by the Ministry will reach all the States to coordinate the activities pertaining to the re-examination process and will report to the Command Centre headed by the DG, NTA

“It brings immense satisfaction that, after a hiatus of three years, the Governor’s address was read in its entirety within the House without any disruption today,” said Lok Bhavan in a post on X, quoting the Governor

Besides the main shrine, the temple complex proposed on a site close to the Ganga near Patna comprises a Kalyana Mandapam, a Pushkarini and other infrastructure to cater to the devotees

The Malayalam film body’s leadership is unlikely to initiate any disciplinary action against the four members before the general body meeting, according to people close to the development

Noam Shazeer, Google's Gemini co-lead and self-described inventor of the LLM revolution, is leaving for OpenAI less than two years after Google paid a reported $2.7 billion to rehire him from Character. AI. The vice president of engineering called it a "difficult decision to move on." OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who pursued Shazeer for a decade, hailed the hire as "worth the wait" as the AI talent war intensifies.

Mr. Palaniswami said although the government had announced 436 schemes across various departments at a Cabinet meeting, they did not find mention in the Governor’s address

According to Mumbai’s civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is confined to electric wiring, electrical installations, household articles, etc., in Room No. 701 and 702 on the 7th floor of a Ground + 7 floored building

A 45-year-old domestic help was found brutally murdered on a building terrace in South Delhi's Mount Kailash area. Police arrested her employer, Dr. Manish Gupta, who allegedly bludgeoned and stabbed the victim. The motive remains unclear, with investigators exploring a potential personal dispute.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarified the board's stance on the on-field altercation involving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage. Saikia emphasised that disciplinary actions are solely the purview of match officials, not the BCCI. Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned Halambage for provocative remarks and Dickwella for excessive appealing following the Super Over match.

A tragic accident in New York's Central Park claimed the life of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan. While on a horse-drawn carriage ride, the vehicle bolted, and Romanch heroically jumped to save his mother, suffering a fatal head injury. The incident has reignited calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in the park.

The Centre is considering a 'durability certificate' for buildings due to rising concerns over unsafe construction, following court-ordered demolitions of unfit structures. This initiative aims to improve construction quality and safety, especially after recent incidents like a building collapse in Delhi and a dilapidated structure's partial collapse in Varanasi.

The teaser of ‘Batwara 1947’ has finally been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the emotional turmoil of India’s Partition. Led by Sunny Deol, the film explores courage and humanity amid chaos, while Preity Zinta appears briefly. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the historical drama releases worldwide on August 14, 2026.

Shubman Gill's stellar 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow secured a commanding 170-run victory for India, clinching the ODI series. This remarkable innings marked Gill as the seventh Indian captain to score over 150, joining legends like Tendulkar and Kohli. His performance underscores his growing stature in Indian cricket.