Punjab Police have apprehended four individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling, recovering seven weapons. These individuals were connected to Pakistan-based smugglers, receiving illegal weapon shipments near the India-Pakistan border. The weapons were intended for distribution to gangsters within the state, and an investigation is ongoing to uncover the network’s full extent.
The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) has released scorecards for all stages of the AO (Scale-I) recruitment — Prelims, Mains, and Interview, on newindia.co.in. Candidates can log in using their roll number and date of birth to download their results. The recruitment was held for 170 posts, with a probation period of one year…
Bigg Boss is returning for its 19th season on August 24, promising high drama with a parliament-inspired theme, ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’. This season, housemates will wield unprecedented power to make decisions, leading to potential conflicts and consequences.
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was involved in a car accident in Charlotte on Wednesday morning. The crash, captured on dashcam footage, shows Horn’s SUV colliding with a pickup truck during heavy rain. Fortunately, Horn reported being unharmed, stating, “I’m straight! Nun major thank god.
A major terror attack was averted in Punjab after the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) seized an IED in Tarn Taran district. The operation, conducted with Tarn Taran Police, acted on intelligence regarding Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operatives Harwinder Rinda and Lakhbir Landa’s plans.
Pandanwatand, a tribal village in Hazaribag, remains without electricity despite recent recognition and development elsewhere. Residents, predominantly from the Ganjhu tribe, rely on lanterns and the kindness of truck drivers to charge their phones. The lack of power impacts daily life and safety, but authorities claim efforts are underway to resolve the issue.
Aman Sharma concluded his role in ‘Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri’. He now dedicates time to his daughter, Namah.
Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to play in the ODI series against Australia in October. This marks their return to international cricket after retiring from Test matches. The first match will be in Perth on October 19. Subsequent matches are scheduled for Adelaide and Sydney.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) notified the schedule for the election of the Vice President of India. The poll, if contested, will be held between 10 AM and 5 PM on September 9 at the First Floor of the Parliament House, a press note said.
Experts caution that the recent 50% U.S. tariffs on Indian imports pose a significant threat to India’s economic growth, particularly impacting labor-intensive and manufacturing sectors. This move risks slowing exports, investment, and adding pressure on the rupee, potentially leading to a downward revision of India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast.
