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R N Agarwal, regarded as the father of Agni missiles in the country, passed away here. He was 84. Agarwal, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, died on Thursday following mild old-age related ailments, DRDO sources said. He had served as the Agni programme director and also as the director of ASL (Advanced Systems Laboratory) in Hyderabad.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has once again found herself at the center of media attention following a cryptic Instagram post. Dressed casually in a brown hoodie emblazoned with the words «The Museum of Peace & Quiet,» the actress sparked speculation among fans about the possible meaning behind the message. Fans flooded the comments section of her recent post, showering her with praise for her bold attitude and strong persona. One user remarked, “This is a classic reply to whoever it is meant for,” while another commented, “Picture says everything, no caption needed @samantharuthprabhuoffl never stop slaying.” Adding to the conversation, a fan noted, “That finger is personal. That’s how a queen reacts.” The choice of music in Samantha's post also caught the attention of her fans. She cryptically included the song «Now We Are Free,» which led to speculation among followers. Many wondered if the song was a subtle reference to her past with Naga Chaitanya or a broader commentary on her journey.

Reliance Industries among 3 other companies are expected to be in focus today as they have set August 19 as the record date for determining shareholders eligible for dividend payments. This means today is the last day to buy shares of these companies to qualify for the announced dividends.

Prosecutors say a Jordanian man living in central Florida caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a solar power facility and vandalized multiple private businesses over their perceived support for the state of Israel

video showing a tense standoff between two dogs and two lions at a cowshed in Savarkundla, Gujarat, has gone viral. The encounter occurred late Sunday night and was captured by CCTV. The cowshed is located about 70 kilometers from Gir National Park, known for its population of Asiatic lions. The footage shows the two lions approaching the cowshed gates, only to be met by the two dogs on the other side. Separated by an iron gate, the animals could not harm each other and began slamming against it. Moments later, the lions retreated into nearby bushes just as a man exited the cowshed to investigate the commotion. Shining a torch into the bushes, he then returned to lock the gate. The lions appeared to have wandered out of a nearby reserve forest area. There has been no official statement regarding the incident.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the renowned South Indian actress, has once again become the center of media attention, this time due to speculation about her love life. Recently, rumors have surfaced suggesting that Samantha is romantically involved with Raj Nidimoru, the acclaimed director behind the popular web series 'The Family Man' and the forthcoming series 'Citadel: Honey Bunny'. The buzz around Samantha and Raj’s rumored relationship began circulating after a Reddit post claimed they had grown close while working together on 'Citadel: Honey Bunny'. This series, which also stars Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, is a highly anticipated project and marks another collaboration between Samantha and Raj & DK, the director duo consisting of Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.

V O Chidambaram Pillai, called VOC, started the first indigenous Indian shipping company, Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company (SSNCo), in 1906, against British India Steam Navigation Company, plying ships between Tuticorin-Colombo. He was later arrested by the British government in 1908 and sentenced to two terms of life-imprisonment and was locked in Coimbatore prison where he was sentenced to hard labour. Also Read: No, India did not get complete independence in 1947. Here's why

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday said the person at the last rung of the society is the «first person» for the state government. After hoisting the national flag at a state-level event at the Sawai Man Singh stadium here on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, he said the Rajasthan government has adopted a proactive approach for the inclusive development of the state. «Our government has given top priority to progress and has taken important decisions for development,» Sharma said. The chief minister said the state government has been working for the development of rural areas, tourism, sports facilities, women empowerment and water conservation.

political parties to come forward to realise the dream while contending that frequent polls were creating hurdles in the nation's progress. Addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day, he said extensive consultations have been held across the country on the issue and all political parties have given their views while a committee has submitted an excellent report. "Frequent elections are creating hurdles in the progress of the nation. It has become easy to link any scheme/initiative with elections. There are elections somewhere every three to six months. Every work is linked to elections," Modi said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. «The nation has to come forward for one nation, one election,» he said.

Himanta Biswa Sarma said proposal to rename the Guwahati railway station after former chief minister Bishnu Ram Medhi would be submitted to the Union Government. Sarma unveiled a statue of Bishnu Ram Medhi, a staunch freedom fighter, social reformer, former Chief Minister, and first Assamese Governor, often hailed as the Iron Man of Assam, at Bharalitola in Hajo. Sarma highlighted Bishnu Ram Medhi's significant contributions which have inspired generations of Assamese people. He thanked the committee members responsible for erecting the seven-foot statue and the residents of Hajo for their support in making this vision a reality.

German prosecutors have issued a first arrest warrant in their investigation into the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, according to a media report

The big divide in America is not so much between Republicans and Democrats as between people who invest and people who don’t. For a man of his means who is running for America’s second-highest office, Tim Walz is on the wrong side. In 2022, 58% of Americans owned stock, either directly or indirectly through mutual funds.

India Independence Day: Partition of India, which marked the end of the British Raj, was a hasty, if not botched, affair, so it may sound strange to know Lord Mountbatten, who literally took Partition through, said he wanted an unified India. He said he tried everything to stop the partition. He even said that he regretted it but had no choice. Speaking to veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar, the last British Viceroy and Governor-General of India accepted that he could not «hold» the country and had to hasten the Independence process, leading to a massacre that killed nearly two million people. Also Read: How a multinational company captured a whole country

SpaceX is aiming to break new barriers in polar exploration with the first manned space mission over the Earth's poles — a private flight commanded by a crypto entrepreneur later this year, the company said Tuesday. The mission, dubbed «Fram2» after a 19th century polar expedition schooner, is due to last between three to five days, and was purchased by Chun Wang, a wealthy bitcoin pioneer who founded f2pool and stakefish, for an undisclosed amount. He will be joined by three polar experts: Norwegian filmmaker Jannicke Mikkelsen, German robotics researcher Rabea Rogge, and Australian polar adventurer Eric Philips.

helicopters and crashed into the rooftop of a Hilton hotel in Australia. Hours before the crash, he had attended a party thrown on his behalf celebrating a promotion, his company said.The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning in the popular tourist city of Cairns, a coastal town near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

The investigation that resulted in the arrests of two Toronto men accused of plotting an attack for ISIS began with a tip from France, sources have told Global News.

Many people want to leave their mark on history, but scratching your initials into ancient structures at a UNESCO World Heritage Site isn’t the wisest way to do it.

jail is an exception" legal principle is applicable even to offences under special statutes like the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday while granting bail to a man accused of harbouring suspected terrorists. A bench of justices Abhay Oka and Augustine George Masih said once a case has been made out for the grant of bail to an accused, the court cannot decline the relief. «When a case is made out for a grant of bail, the courts should not have any hesitation in granting bail. The allegations of the prosecution may be very serious. But, the duty of the courts is to consider the case for grant of bail in accordance with the law. 'Bail is the rule and jail is an exception' is a settled law,» SC said. The verdict came while ordering the release of a retired police constable Jalaluddin Khan, who was booked under the stringent provisions of the anti-terror law and those of the now defunct Indian Penal Code for renting out the upper floor of his house to alleged members of the banned Popular Front of India.

Federal prosecutors have charged two former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies and two former foreign military officials with threatening a Chinese national and his family with violence and deportation during a sham raid at his Orange County home

Hindenburg dropped a bomb last week accusing the chairperson of Secutiries and Exchange Bureau of India (Sebi) Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband of investing in offshore funds which was used by two Adani associates to round-trip funds and inflate stock prices. Amid the row, industrialist Harsh Goenka has a funny take on this. He shared a funny video showing how a man pretends to spike one's drink to manipulate the other person. Goenka wrote, «Understand in a simple way how Hindenburg works.»

FirstCry and Anand Mahindra's Mahindra Partners, which owned Baby Oye and Mom & Me, were almost rivals at time. However, almost eight years ago, that is in October 2016, Mahindra joined hands with FirstCry founder Supam Maheshwari, deciding to 'support' him rather than 'fight him'. On Tuesday, FirstCry, an e-commerce giant in baby care segment, made it's D-Street debut. It was listed at Rs 651 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), as against an offer price of Rs 465.