New Delhi: A sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) in Uttar Pradesh, responsible for permitting a ‘prayer meet’ near Hathras hosted by the ‘godman’ Bhole Baba, where a stampede tragically claimed the lives of 121 people, has been suspended. According to an SIT report submitted to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tuesday morning, the SDM neither inspected the venue…
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Chandigarh, July 9 – Haryana’s Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh, has approved administrative funding for the special repair and enhancement of nine ODR roads in Karnal District. The project, valued at over Rs. 10.59 crore, aims to improve crucial routes connecting rural production areas to market centers, tehsil headquarters, block development headquarters, and railway stations. According…
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Delhi Police have arrested seven people, including a doctor, in connection with an international organ transplant racket. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime Branch, Amit Goel, disclosed that the mastermind of this racket was a Bangladeshi. Mr. Goel further revealed that the Crime Branch had also apprehended a person who used to arrange patients and donors,…
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Supreme Court’s stance on menstrual leaves reflects a concern about potential negative impacts on women’s employment and workforce participation. Their questioning suggests a cautious approach, highlighting worries that mandating menstrual leave could unintentionally lead to women facing discrimination or being deterred from joining the workforce. This perspective underscores a broader debate where opinions vary: some…
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The Supreme Court’s directive regarding the NEET UG paper leak case highlights its serious concern over the issue. The Court has asked the Centre, NTA, and CBI to submit detailed reports on the matter by Wednesday evening. The bench, including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of maintaining the exam’s integrity while addressing allegations…
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A tragic incident occurred during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Odisha on Sunday, resulting in the death of one devotee and injuries to 15 others in a stampede-like situation. The injured devotees were swiftly admitted to the hospital, with most of them suffering minor injuries and being discharged after receiving primary treatment.…
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In Uttar Pradesh, 11 women reportedly took the first installment of ₹40,000 each from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme and ran away with their lovers. The PMAY scheme provides financial assistance to poor and middle-class families for building permanent homes. The scheme requires the female head of the family to be the owner…
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra for the next two days. Heavy rains have already caused waterlogging and flood-like conditions in several districts, including Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Pune. Flight services at Mumbai airport were severely impacted, and both state legislature houses were adjourned due to travel…
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The benchmark equity indices in India opened positively today, with the BSE Sensex surpassing the 80,000 mark again. The Sensex was trading 170 points higher, or 0.21 percent, at 80,130 points. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty rose by 39 points, or 0.16 percent, to trade at 24,359. The auto index was the best performer, showing a…
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IMPHAL, July 8 , 2024 : Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spare a day or two, for the people of Manipur as it will restore the faith and confidence. Talking to reporters after visiting some of the camps and meeting the…
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