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SC paves way for Adani's Rs 36,000 crore Motilal Nagar plan
India's highest court approved a major housing project in Mumbai after rejecting appeals from local groups. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed petitions from three resident organizations that opposed the redevelopment plan. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority received permission to rebuild 143 acres across three sections of Motilal Nagar. Officials will use the Construction and Development Agency method to complete this work. The government granted special status to this project because the housing authority controls the land. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that getting approval from thousands of residents would cause major delays. Residents will receive much larger apartments than their current...
Saba Pataudi misses late father Mansoor on Parents Day post
Saba Pataudi celebrated World Parents Day by honoring her mother, Sharmila Tagore, and late father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, through social media. The jewelry designer shared vintage photographs alongside recent images of the acclaimed actress. She expressed gratitude for being their daughter while reflecting on cherished family memories. Her post featured moments from various occasions that highlighted their family bond. Pataudi described feeling blessed by her parentage during this special recognition day. The Duke of Kendall pub visit sparked emotional memories for Saba when she discovered her parents' framed photograph displayed there. Her father's friends had honored his memory by featuring the image at their regular meeting...
At BMS event, Patel vows Gujarat will spearhead Viksit Bharat
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel concluded the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh anniversary celebration in Gandhinagar. Labour Minister Balvantsinh Rajput attended the event with hundreds of workers from Gujarat. The organization celebrated seven decades of service to Indian laborers. Senior union leaders participated alongside government officials at this ceremony. This gathering recognized the union's historical contributions to worker welfare. Patel emphasized that sacrifice and dedication drive national growth through worker commitment. The Chief Minister promoted employment opportunities while ensuring respect for all forms of labor. Gujarat operates Annapurna Centres that provide nutritious meals to workers for five rupees. The state...
Thakur rebrands Congress as Islamabad National Congress in House
BJP Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur delivered sharp criticism against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during Monday's Lok Sabha session. Thakur accused Gandhi of consistently attacking India's institutions and military forces while serving as opposition leader. The BJP representative labeled Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition rather than the Leader of the Opposition. Thakur claimed Gandhi functions as a spokesperson for Pakistani interests against Indian national security. He suggested the Congress party resembles an Islamabad-based organization more than an Indian political movement. Thakur criticized Gandhi's reaction to Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22. The BJP leader alleged Gandhi showed...
Nasscom concedes more AI job cuts loom after TCS move
Major technology firms begin workforce reductions as artificial intelligence transforms business operations across India. Nasscom anticipates organizational shifts toward product-focused delivery models during the coming months. Companies respond to client demands for enhanced agility and innovation capabilities. Traditional service frameworks face restructuring pressures from emerging technological requirements. Workforce adjustments may occur as businesses reevaluate conventional skill requirements. Technology sectors maintain long-term growth potential despite current disruptions. Each technological wave creates fresh employment opportunities and value networks. Organizations completed training programs for 1.5 million professionals...
Azharuddin calls to cancel India Pakistan Asia Cup clash
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin questions whether the upcoming Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan should proceed. The veteran player believes current tensions between the two nations make sporting competition inappropriate. Security concerns and recent cross-border incidents have created an unsuitable environment for cricket matches. Azharuddin argues that if sporting ties continue, they should apply to all sports rather than selective participation. He emphasizes that government and cricket board officials will determine the final outcome. The September 14 encounter takes place at Dubai International Stadium as part of the Asia Cup tournament. Both teams compete in Group A alongside UAE and Oman from September...
Paank says Pakistan army abducted six from Quetta family
Pakistani military forces abducted six Baloch family members from their Quetta residence during a nighttime raid on July 26. The operation targeted Mohammad Deen Langov, his sons Abdul Ghaffar and Abdul Kabir, along with three visitors who had arrived to offer condolences. Military personnel transported all six men to undisclosed locations without providing information to relatives. The Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department documented this latest incident of enforced disappearances. Paank condemned these actions as violations of fundamental human rights. The organization's June 2025 report reveals systematic persecution across Balochistan's 14 districts. Authorities forcibly disappeared 84 individuals during that month...
Pakistan records 405 honour killings as influencer is slain
Pakistan's Human Rights Commission documented 405 honor killings during 2024, with women comprising the majority of victims murdered by family members. These deaths occurred when relatives claimed they were defending family honor through violence. Recent incidents highlight the persistent problem across the nation. A couple died after tribal council orders in Balochistan for marrying without family approval. Social media influencer Sana Yousuf was shot at her Islamabad residence by a visiting male relative who immediately fled the scene. The content creator had gained over 400,000 followers before her death. Pakistan banned honor killings in 2016 following activist Qandeel Baloch's murder, eliminating legal loopholes that previously...
Pakistan monsoon fury kills 279, Punjab province worst hit
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority reported 279 fatalities from monsoon-related incidents across the country. Officials documented 676 additional injuries as heavy rains continue battering multiple provinces. Emergency responders conducted 148 rescue missions to assist affected populations. Provincial governments received directives to maintain heightened alert status for potential emergencies. The NDMA emphasized preparedness measures for disaster response teams. Punjab province experienced the most severe impact with 151 deaths and 535 wounded residents. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa recorded 64 fatalities alongside 80 injured individuals. Sindh province documented 25 deaths with 40 people sustaining injuries. Rescue teams...

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