Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in the state, displaying an ‘allegation letter’ which, he claimed, uncovers various scams that took place on the watch of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led dispensation. The Congress’ state chief unveiled the ‘allegation letter’ at a meeting of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) in Bhopal on Friday. […]
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Delhi riots: SC adjourns hearing on Umar Khalid’s bail plea for 2 weeks
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the North-East Delhi riots in February 2020. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi adjourned the matter […]
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Delhi Police personnel trained to handle chemical, biological weapon attacks in G20
Ahead of the 18th Heads of State and Government Summit of the G20, scheduled to begin next month in the national capital under India’s presidency, the Delhi Police has made special arrangements to provide security to the high profile delegates, including heads of states, who will arrive in the city […]
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“Unfortunate incident”: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after journalist shot dead in Araria
Responding to the murder of a journalist in Araria district, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday termed the incident ‘unfortunate’. Speaking to reporters, the Bihar CM said, “It is a very unfortunate incident. How can someone kill a person this way? I have asked the officials to inquire into it.” A journalist was allegedly shot dead […]
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‘All India CAPFs Plantation Drive’: ITBP organises special one-day plantation drive in Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force on Friday organised a special one-day plantation drive in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts of Chhattisgarh under the ‘All India CAPFs Plantation Drive’. The initiative came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah planted the fourth crore sapling ‘All India CAPFs Plantation Drive’ on Friday in […]
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J-K: 7-day multi-lingual short story festival begins in Jammu
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) 7-day multilingual short story festival began on Thursday at the JKAACL premises in Jammu. This is for the first time that such a big festival of short stories was organised by JKAACL. Writers of Dogri, Hindi, Punjabi, Gojri, Pahari […]
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Security forces seize huge cache of arms near LoC in J&K’s Kupwara
The security forces on Friday recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. On specific input from the Border Security Force (BSF), a joint operation was launched by troops of BSF and Indian Army along LoC in Kupwara sector earlier in the day. The BSF said in a post, […]
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Delhi: PWD worker killed after speeding SUV rams his stationary goods vehicle at Shastri Park
A 32-year-old PWD worker was killed after a speeding SUV rammed his stationary goods vehicle in the Shastri Park area of New Delhi, officials said. According to the officials, the deceased was identified as Sohan, a staffer with the Public Works Department (PWD) who owned the goods carrier. Officials added that a PCR […]
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International Film Festival Srinagar receives overwhelming response
The cultural landscape of Srinagar is set to shine once again as the second edition of the International Film Festival of Srinagar (TIFFS) received an overwhelming response from across the globe. Within a span of under 24 hours, the festival received an impressive total of 160 entries from 30 countries, […]
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More than 70 delegates from different countries participating in G20 Health Ministers’ meeting: Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said that more than 70 delegates from different countries are participating in the G20 Health Ministers’ meeting and side event in Gandhinagar here. The three-day G20 Health Ministers’ meeting under G20 India Presidency will culminate on August 19. “More than 70 delegates from […]
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Hyderabad: YS Sharmila under house arrest says KCR has not fulfilled promises to people
YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) chief YS Sharmila was placed under house arrest on Friday while she was heading to Gajwel in Siddipet district to meet people who claim they had not received any financial help from the Telangana Government under the Dali Bandhu Scheme. Sharmila was stopped by the police as she was about to leave […]
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CAPF plantation drive: Amit Shah plants 4th crore sapling at CRPF’s group centre in Greater Noida
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday planted the fourth crore sapling at Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre here in Greater Noida. Speaking at the event, the Home Minister said it’s a proud moment for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) as they collectively planted 4 crore plants so far since the […]
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J-K Police books LeT terrorist associate under PSA in Bandipora
An alleged terrorist associate of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Bandipora district for his continuous involvement in anti-national activities, police said on Friday. The accused identified as Maqsood Ahmad Malik has been lodged in the Central Jail Kotbhalwal, Jammu, police said. The Public […]
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“Situation dangerous in state,” says Sitaram Yechury as CPI(M) delegation leaves for 3-day visit to Manipur
Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday demanded the sacking of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh as the four-member party delegation left for the state. Yechury-led delegation is on a three-day visit to Manipur from August 18 to 20. “We are going to express solidarity with the people […]
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“Panchayats are pillars of democratic system”: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said panchayats are the pillars of the country’s democratic system. In a virtual address to the 2-day Kshetriya Panchayati Raj Parishad, which got underway in Daman and Diu on Friday, PM Modi said the Zila Panchayat members should contribute to further development in the […]