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The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by a retired IPS officer challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that quashed the summons issued to INLD chief Abhay Singh Chautala in a 2008 defamation case. Justices M.M. Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma declined to interfere with the High Court’s decision, citing no legal infirmity.
To maintain good health, a gap of 4.5 hours between breakfast and lunch is generally recommended. This allows proper digestion, stabilizes blood sugar levels, and prevents overeating. Eating too soon may disrupt metabolism, while long gaps can lead to fatigue and cravings. Maintaining consistent meal timing supports better energy and digestive health.
Star director Ravi Nelakuditi is helming a new film starring Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan, with shooting already underway. Tollywood actress Ramya Krishna has recently joined the cast in a key role. Pooja Hegde plays the female lead, and music is composed by GV Prakash. The film is gaining buzz with its star-studded lineup.
The Supreme Court issued notices to states including UP, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka on pleas challenging anti-conversion laws, granting four weeks for responses. Petitioners allege the laws harass interfaith couples and restrict religious freedom. The bench, led by CJI BR Gavai, may later consider a stay. Next hearing is scheduled in six weeks.
As heavy rains continue to lash Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah called Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to inquire about the flood situation. They assured the state of full support from the central government during this crisis and promised all possible assistance to help manage the ongoing disaster and recovery efforts.
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actor Sonu Sood have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with illegal betting apps and possible money-laundering violations. They join a growing list of celebrities under scrutiny. Yuvraj will appear before ED on September 23, followed by Sonu Sood on September 24, as part of the ongoing probe.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Visakhapatnam on September 17. Arriving tonight, she will stay at a private resort. Tomorrow, she will attend a GST reforms outreach program at 10 AM, deliver a speech at the Swasthani program at 12 PM. Later, she will also participate in the GCC Business Summit in Vizag.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced interest-free education loans under the Student Credit Card Scheme, ahead of assembly elections. The repayment period for loans up to ₹2 lakh has been extended to seven years, and for amounts above ₹2 lakh, up to 10 years. Launched in 2016, the scheme helps students pursue higher education after class […]
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former cricketer Robin Uthappa on Sept 22 in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to online betting. Uthappa joins a growing list of sports personalities questioned for promoting betting apps, including Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina. He will face ED officials for questioning in the ongoing investigation.
AP Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, along with officials, is visiting London starting today to conduct in-depth research for the upcoming Partnership Summit in Vizag on November 14-15. The visit will primarily focus on the education, health, and pharma sectors, with discussions also covering key issues related to industrial development in the state.
Central Railway has announced 1,126 special trains to handle festive rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja 2025. This includes 182 newly added trains, supplementing 944 previously announced services. Introduced on busy routes, the move aims to ease passenger travel during the festive season, according to a joint press release from Central and Southern Railway.
The ICC has rejected Pakistan’s demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the handshake issue. Pakistan had threatened to withdraw from the Asia Cup if Pycroft wasn’t replaced, following reports that Indian players didn’t shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts. PCB also suspended Director Usman Wahla and warned of series boycott.
TG Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the newly modernized passport service center at MGBS Metro Station in HYD today. GHMC Mayor Vijayalakshmi, MPs Anil Kumar Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, other MLAs, and senior officials attended the event. Following the inauguration, the dignitaries inspected the facilities at the passport office.
Brendan Lynch, US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, reached Delhi’s Commerce Ministry to restart stalled talks on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. He met chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, with discussions paving the way for the sixth negotiation round. Talks follow Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, including penalties for Russian oil imports.
Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, killing a family of three in Mandi as debris collapsed their house. Vehicles, buses, and shops were damaged, with visuals showing destruction at Jal Shakti and HRTC offices. In Shimla, dozens of vehicles were buried under debris as landslides struck amid torrential overnight rainfall.