Kerala HC stays FIR against Shwetha Menon in obscenity case

IANS | August 7, 2025 4:06 PM

Kochi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed further proceedings in an FIR filed against Malayalam actor Shwetha Menon for allegedly appearing in films and advertisements containing obscene content for monetary gain.

LoP Gandhi accuses EC of helping dismantle democracy systematically

IANS | August 7, 2025 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) In a fiery Press conference held at the Congress headquarters on Thursday, senior Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of “colluding with the BJP to manipulate elections” and "helping dismantle democracy" systematically.

ECI issues notification for Vice-Presidential election 2025; nominations begin today

IANS | August 7, 2025 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued the official notification for the conduct of the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025. Acting under the provisions of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, the Commission announced the timeline for nominations, scrutiny, withdrawal of candidature, and polling — if required.

Lok Sabha adjourned amid Oppn uproar over SIR

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday following intense pandemonium during Question Hour, as Opposition members disrupted proceedings over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls, with slogans and placards, prompting Speaker Om Birla to intervene and appeal for order.

MP CM to gift Rs 250 Rakhi 'shagun' to each 'Ladli Behna'

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:50 AM

Bhopal, Aug 7 (IANS) In a sweeping gesture of empowerment and festive goodwill, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday will transfer an amount of Rs 1,500 each to the bank accounts of more than 1.26 crore women under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, marking the 27th instalment of the scheme and a special Rakshabandhan bonus.