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Reports Suggest Shehzad Poonawalla Has Resigned From BJP; Official Confirmation Awaited

Reports Suggest Shehzad Poonawalla Has Resigned From BJP; Official Confirmation Awaited

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Reports emerging from political circles indicate that BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has stepped down from the Bharatiya Janata Party, though the development has not yet been officially confirmed by the party or by Poonawalla himself. Sources said the resignation was reportedly submitted to the BJP leadership on Thursday evening. However, no details have been disclosed regarding the circumstances or reasons behind the reported move. Adding to the speculation, Poonawalla has revised the profile descriptions across his social media platforms, removing references to his role in the BJP. His updated bio now identifies him as a…
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Punjab Police Arrest Four Suspected KLF Members in Amritsar, Probe Alleged Independence Day Attack Plan

Punjab Police Arrest Four Suspected KLF Members in Amritsar, Probe Alleged Independence Day Attack Plan

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant security operation ahead of Independence Day, the Amritsar Rural Police on Friday arrested four individuals alleged to be associated with the banned Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). Investigators claim the suspects were conspiring to carry out a terror strike, prompting an intensified probe into their activities. According to officials familiar with the investigation, the arrested men are suspected of involvement in previous attacks on police infrastructure, where petrol bombs and grenades were allegedly used. Police are now examining whether the group was linked to multiple incidents that have taken place in the district over the…
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Punjab Police Arrest Four Suspected KLF Members in Amritsar, Probe Alleged Independence Day Attack Plan

Punjab Police Arrest Four Suspected KLF Members in Amritsar, Probe Alleged Independence Day Attack Plan

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant security operation ahead of Independence Day, the Amritsar Rural Police on Friday arrested four individuals alleged to be associated with the banned Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). Investigators claim the suspects were conspiring to carry out a terror strike, prompting an intensified probe into their activities. According to officials familiar with the investigation, the arrested men are suspected of involvement in previous attacks on police infrastructure, where petrol bombs and grenades were allegedly used. Police are now examining whether the group was linked to multiple incidents that have taken place in the district over the…
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Hyderabad Police File FIR Against Meta India Head, Social Media Handles Over Alleged Offensive Posts on PM Modi

Hyderabad Police File FIR Against Meta India Head, Social Media Handles Over Alleged Offensive Posts on PM Modi

Hyderabad (Rajeev Sharma): The Cyber Crime Wing of Hyderabad Police has registered a criminal case against the India head of Meta Platforms and the operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts over allegations that objectionable and manipulated content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was circulated on social media during protests linked to the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation over the NEET paper leak. The FIR was registered following a complaint submitted by T. Saikiran Goud, a member of the BJP Telangana social media team. According to the complaint, Goud noticed multiple reels and posts on Facebook and Instagram on July…
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WestJet Strike Countdown Begins: 72-Hour Notice Sparks Travel Chaos, Airfares Surge Across Canada

WestJet Strike Countdown Begins: 72-Hour Notice Sparks Travel Chaos, Airfares Surge Across Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of Canadian travellers are facing uncertainty after WestJet flight attendants served a 72-hour strike notice, putting the airline on the brink of a labour disruption ahead of the August long weekend. Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, a strike or lockout could begin as early as August 2, threatening to disrupt travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers across Canada and on international routes. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing approximately 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, says cabin crew should be paid for every hour they are on duty, including time spent boarding passengers,…
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Eveready Expands Flashlight Portfolio, Launches Innovative Shor Torch with Animal Alarm to Help Farmers Protect Crops

Eveready Expands Flashlight Portfolio, Launches Innovative Shor Torch with Animal Alarm to Help Farmers Protect Crops

New rechargeable flashlight unveiled to safeguard farmlands from animal intrusion Combines powerful illumination with a 100 dBA animal alarm and UV strobe to deliver a practical, humane and non-intrusive crop protection solution at night   Eveready Industries India Ltd., the country's leading flashlight and battery brand, today announced the launch of its all-new Eveready Shor Torch DL190, a rugged, rechargeable, multi-utility torch equipped with an integrated 100 decibel animal alarm, powerful illumination and UV strobe functionality designed specifically to help farmers protect crops from animal intrusion during the night.   The Innovative Eveready Shor Torch DL190, helping farmers protect crops…
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After Narco Hunt, Now Graft: Chennithala's "Project Zero" Takes Aim at Systemic Corruption

After Narco Hunt, Now Graft: Chennithala's "Project Zero" Takes Aim at Systemic Corruption

Fresh off the widely-acclaimed success of Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt, his anti-narcotics campaign that mobilised Kerala's schools against drug abuse, Home and Vigilance Minister Ramesh Chennithala has launched a new front in public life — a people's movement against corruption called Project Zero.   Vigilance Whistle: Launch of Vigilance Whistle & Vigilance Commandos programme at Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram Where Operation Toofan asked citizens to stand up against narcotics, Project Zero — "Vigilance Whistle" — asks them to stand up against graft. Launched jointly by the Vigilance Department and the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), the initiative goes beyond bribery…
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Galgotias University Brings Together 800 Athletes for Uttar Pradesh Youth Basketball Championship 2026

Galgotias University Brings Together 800 Athletes for Uttar Pradesh Youth Basketball Championship 2026

Galgotias University hosted the 24th Youth Uttar Pradesh Basketball Championship 2026 from July 22 to 28, bringing together around 800 athletes from across the state for seven days of competition. Organised in association with the Uttar Pradesh Basketball Association, the championship featured 56 teams, comprising 33 boys’ teams and 23 girls’ teams.    The action-packed basketball championship at Galgotias University brought together 800 athletes representing 56 teams from across Uttar Pradesh The championship formed part of Galgotias University’s focus on integrating sport with academic and personal development. The University provides students with access to training, coaching, sports infrastructure, and competitive…
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Family Office Summit 2026 Concludes on a High Note, Cementing Its Place as India's Premier Gathering for Private Wealth

Family Office Summit 2026 Concludes on a High Note, Cementing Its Place as India's Premier Gathering for Private Wealth

The Family Office Summit 2026, hosted by VCCircle at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai, concluded successfully today, capping off a day-long edition that reaffirmed its position as one of India's most closely watched gatherings for family office leaders, promoters, and regulators. The summit drew strong participation from India's most influential single-family and multi-family investment platforms, institutional allocators, and policymakers, with attendees engaging in sustained, substantive discussion across every session of the day.   The Family Office Summit 2026 saw participation from India's influential single-family and multi-family investment platforms, institutional allocators, and policymakers   Across more than a dozen sessions, the…
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Razorpay Recognized Among 'World's Top Fintech Companies,'  Payments Category, by CNBC and Statista

Razorpay Recognized Among 'World's Top Fintech Companies,' Payments Category, by CNBC and Statista

Razorpay, India's Omnichannel Payments Platform for Businesses, has been named in the 2026 edition of the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 by CNBC and Statista - marking its fourth consecutive appearance on the prestigious global list. The recognition is a validation of what Razorpay has always believed: that transformative fintech infrastructure can be built in India, for the world. Razorpay is one of only eight Indian companies featured this year, and has been recognised in the Payments category - a testament to its role in shaping how millions of businesses move money, every single day.   Razorpay Recognized Among 'World's…
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