5 landmark Bills cleared to chart modern course for India's Blue Economy: Minister

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Friday said that the Parliament has passed five key bills in the just-concluded Monsoon Session, that overhauled colonial-era maritime laws and will boost the Blue Economy, enhance trade efficiency, and align with global standards.

SC modifies earlier directions on stray dogs; orders their release post sterilisation, immunisation

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Firday modified its earlier directions for capture and complete relocation of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region. In a fresh order, the three-judge Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria directed that stray dogs picked up must be released in their own territory after sterilisation and immunisation, except those infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behaviour.

New chapter for city: People celebrate as PM Modi to inaugurate new Kolkata metro lines today

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:20 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Kolkata on Friday to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, excitement was evident on the streets of the city. Among the major highlights is the long-awaited inauguration of the new metro corridors, a project that promises to transform urban connectivity between Howrah, Kolkata, Salt Lake, and the airport.

Bihar among PM Modi’s top priorities: Chirag Paswan, other leaders laud Gaya visit

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Bodh Gaya on Friday to unveil a host of developmental projects worth crores, political leaders belonging to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have hailed his consistent focus on Bihar’s progress, calling his visit a testament to his vision for a ‘Viksit Bihar (Developed Bihar)'.

Fantasy apps suspend money games after govt passes Online Gaming Bill

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India's leading real money gaming (RMG) companies, including Dream Sports, Gameskraft, Mobile Premier League (MPL) and Zupee, have started suspending games involving real money on their platforms, after the government passed the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025'.

Punjabi comedy king Jaswinder Bhalla dies at 65

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:22 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 22 (IANS) Famous Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, who ruled hearts for decades as the ‘comedy king’ with social satire and cultural commentary, passed away on Friday in a private hospital in Mohali at the age of 65.