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August 18, 2025 7:06 PM

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NHRC issues notice to  Punjab police in journalist’s assault case

    The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab for a reported assault on a journalist by two police officers. In a statement, the NHRC said it took suo motu cognisance of a media report about the assault, which reportedly took place...

August 18, 2025 7:32 PM

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Maharashtra: Mumbai reeling under heavy rains; tides upto 4 mts expected

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that Mumbai recorded 177 millimetres of rainfall in just 6 to 8 hours today, causing waterlogging at 14 locations. Talking to reporters, after reviewing the rain and flood situation across Maharashtra, he urged citizens to remain cautious a...

August 18, 2025 6:49 PM

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Dubai launches AI-powered passenger corridor to clear immigration in seconds

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest hub for international travel, has launched an AI-powered passenger corridor that allows travelers to clear immigration in seconds without presenting documents. Part of the “Travel Without Borders” initiative, the system represents a major ...

August 18, 2025 6:27 PM

English actor Terence Stamp passes away

  Terence Stamp, the English actor who often played the role of a complex villain, including that of General Zod in the early Superman films, has died. He was 87. In a career that spanned six decades, the Oscar-nominated actor starred in films including The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of th...

August 18, 2025 6:23 PM

Six-day Indian cinema festival begins in Sri Lanka

  A six-day film festival opened today at the Trincomalee campus of Eastern University in Sri Lanka. The festival will showcase six Indian films in different languages. Governor of the Eastern Province, Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera, inaugurated the event. At the opening, Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Dir...

August 18, 2025 6:11 PM

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Indian Ports Bill 2025 empowers State Maritime Boards for effective management

  Parliament today passed the Indian Ports Bill 2025 with Rajya Sabha approving the Bill. It aims to establish and empower State Maritime Boards for effective management of ports other than major ports, establish the Maritime State Development Council for fostering structured growth and developmen...

August 18, 2025 10:06 PM

Bihar SIR issue disrupts proceedings of parliament

Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls issue today disrupted the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were disrupted twice while the Rajya Sabha witnessed one adjournment before being adjourned for the day.   When the Lok Sabha reassembled ...