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16 Aug

BJP Set for Major Organisational Overhaul Under Nitin Nabin Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBJP Overhaul, Cabinet Reshuffle, Indian politics, Leadership Shift, Nitin Nabin, Organisational Revamp

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is finalizing a comprehensive organizational revamp, with national president Nitin Nabin set to unveil his new leadership team in the coming days. The planned restructuring is expected to focus heavily on ushering in next-generation leaders, providing substantial representation to younger party workers and women across key national posts. The structural transition reflects the broader generational change underway within the party hierarchy following the elevation of the 46-year-old party chief earlier this year. Political observers note that the modernization of the party machinery also follows recent youth agitations across the country, positioning…

16 Aug

Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Dead in Birbhum

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAsish Banerjee, Birbhum, Deputy Speaker, Rampurhat, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal

Birbhum (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Trinamool Congress leader and former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Asish Banerjee was found dead on Sunday morning inside a party office adjacent to his residence at Hattala Para in Rampurhat, Birbhum district. Local police recovered his body hanging inside the locked premises and subsequently sent it to the Rampurhat Medical College and Hospital for a mandatory post-mortem examination. Investigators recovered a handwritten note in Bengali from the spot, reportedly written on the former legislator's official letterhead. In the note, Banerjee maintained his innocence regarding allegations of financial irregularities, specifically denying involvement in…

16 Aug

‘Clone the Founder’ Workshop Concludes in Chandigarh, Participants Create Their Own AI Clones

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaAI Workshop, artificial intelligence, Chandigarh, Digital Clone, Entrepreneurship, Nipun Syal

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The two-day ‘Clone the Founder’ workshop concluded in Chandigarh on Sunday, bringing together participants from across India and abroad, including Singapore, to learn how artificial intelligence can be transformed from a mere assistant into a digital extension of an individual’s knowledge, experience and personality. The workshop witnessed participation from people across age groups and professions. The youngest participant was a 10 year-old teenager, while a 65-year-old retired professional and an IAS officer were also among those who explored the emerging possibilities of AI technology. During the workshop, participants were guided through practical sessions on creating their own…

16 Aug

Maharashtra FDA Questions Vimal Elaichi Campaign Featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAjay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan, Tiger Shroff

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has sought explanations from Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearance in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, amid concerns that the campaign could indirectly promote Vimal Pan Masala. The regulator has issued show-cause notices to the actors as part of its examination of whether the advertisement crosses the line into surrogate promotion of a tobacco-related product. Advertisement under regulatory lens The FDA has raised questions about the way the Vimal brand is portrayed in the campaign. Officials are examining its branding, dialogue and presentation to determine…

16 Aug

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Remembered on Death Anniversary as PM Modi, President Murmu Pay Tributes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAtal Bihari Vajpayee

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was remembered on his death anniversary as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders paid homage to the veteran politician at his memorial, Sadaiv Atal. Modi visited the memorial and laid floral tributes in remembrance of Vajpayee, recalling his contribution to the country and describing him as a leader with exceptional vision and a deep commitment to public service. In a message shared on X, Modi said Vajpayee's life and political work had influenced generations. He also credited the former Prime Minister's leadership with helping strengthen the nation. Modi…

16 Aug

Former Deputy Speaker Dies; Police Recover Note From Party Office

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAsish Bandyopadhyay

Birbhum (Rajeev Sharma): Asish Bandyopadhyay, former Trinamool Congress MLA from Rampurhat and former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, was found dead at a party office in Birbhum, according to district police. Police said Bandyopadhyay was found hanging inside the office. A note was recovered during the initial examination of the scene, in which he reportedly stated that no one was responsible for his death. The discovery has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the former legislator's death. Officers are examining the location and the available evidence as part of the inquiry. Suicide note recovered Birbhum district…

16 Aug

Himachal Faces Fresh Rain Threat as Monsoon Toll Rises to 183; ₹972 Crore Damage Reported

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is bracing for another spell of intense rainfall, even as the state continues to deal with the damage caused by the monsoon so far. The latest figures put the death toll at 183, while losses to government and private property have climbed to around ₹972 crore. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rain across several parts of the state over the next few days, with the most intense conditions expected on August 17 and 18. Orange alert covers five districts The weather department has placed Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur…

16 Aug

Himachal Dams Yet to Reach Full Capacity: Low Storage Raises Concern Over Future Power and Irrigation Supply

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Monsoon rains have boosted water inflows into Himachal Pradesh's reservoirs, but three of the state's key water and hydropower projects are still significantly below their full storage levels. The shortfall could become important for irrigation and electricity generation across northern India if rainfall does not improve in the remaining monsoon period. The Bhakra and Pong reservoirs, which are crucial to the water supply network of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, are both carrying less water than their maximum levels. Nathpa Jhakri has also recorded a substantial year-on-year decline. Bhakra remains nearly 20 metres below maximum The Bhakra reservoir…

16 Aug

Khanauri to Delhi March Begins: 55 Farmers to Carry Soil in Protest Against US Trade Deal

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingFarmers

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): A 55-member group of farmers affiliated with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) is preparing to begin a foot march from the Khanauri border towards Delhi, with soil from the protest site being carried as a symbol of remembrance and resistance. The march is scheduled to start from Gurudwara Datawala on Sunday. Farmers have said they intend to keep the programme peaceful while using the journey to highlight pending agricultural demands and oppose the recently signed trade agreement with the United States. March to reach Delhi by August 29 The farmers are planning to cover the route in…

15 Aug

Tricolour March in Ranchi Highlights Demands for Examination Reforms Amid Ongoing Recruitment Stir

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDevendra Mahto, exam reforms, Jharkhand Recruitment, JPSC JSSC, Ranchi Protest, Tricolour March

Ranchi (Gurpreet Singh): Students and job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations took out a massive Tricolour March in Ranchi on Independence Day, demanding systemic transparency and structural reforms across state-level recruitment processes. Organised under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, the demonstration marked the 22nd day of continuous agitation, moving from the primary sit-in site at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk with thousands carrying national flags and chanting patriotic slogans. Demonstrators reiterated their call for the cancellation of disputed examination papers and demanded an independent inquiry conducted either by the Central Bureau…