PM Modi calls for stronger youth connect with Kannada literature amid smartphone era

IANS | August 1, 2026 7:36 PM

Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a special appeal to the people of Karnataka to inspire the younger generation to cultivate the habit of reading Kannada literature, saying the state's rich literary tradition must be preserved despite the growing influence of smartphones and digital media.

High‑impact anti‑terror operations must: J&K L-G on Kulgam attack

IANS | August 1, 2026 7:25 PM

Srinagar, Aug 1 (IANS) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high‑level security meeting and directed intensified, high‑impact anti‑terror operations to neutralise terrorists in the wake of the Kulgam attack, which left two non-local labourers dead.

CBI files Rs 1,816 crore EPFO investment fraud case against Reliance Capital; company responds (Lead)

IANS | August 1, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Limited in Mumbai, its former Chairman Anil Ambani, unknown public servants and other unknown persons, for allegedly causing a wrongful loss of Rs 1,007.55 crore along with an interest liability of Rs 808.67 crore by committing offences including criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal misconduct.