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LAC must be respected; EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese counterpart amid border peace talks [details]

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Astana, focusing on peace along the border and rebuilding bilateral relations. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) was a focal point, with Jaishankar emphasizing its respect and enforcement of peace in border areas. met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Astana.

Jul 4, 2024

Stampede bodies identified, handed over to families: Hathras DM

Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar has said that the bodies of all victims of the Hathras stampede have been identified and handed over to their families.

Jul 4, 2024

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi's strong message to SCO

Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting territorial integrity in the region.

Jul 4, 2024

UK goes to poll today, Labour Party expected to form Govt after 14 years

The Labour Party is expected to form the new government in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule as the country goes to polls on Thursday.

Jul 4, 2024

Hathras 'godman' Bhole Baba blames 'anti-social' elements for stampede

Self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, has blamed "anti-social elements" for the deadly stampede during his 'satsang' (religious gathering) on July 2 at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras which killed 121 people and injured many.

Jul 4, 2024

UP govt sets up judicial commission to probe Hathras stampede

The Uttar Pradesh government has set up a three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission under the chairmanship of retired Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava (II) of Allahabad High Court to investigate the July 2 Hathras stampede, in which at least 121 died.

Jul 4, 2024

'No more slogans': Lok Sabha Speaker changes MPs' Oath-Taking rule

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has a additional remarks during oath to restrict newly elected MPs from using any additional words or remarks before or after taking the oath or affirmation of membership.

Jul 4, 2024

Moral policing: Couple harassed in Shivamogga Dist, case registered

The police in Karnataka's Shivamogga district have registered a case against four persons who have been accused of harassing a couple while they were spending time together, an official said on Wednesday.

Jul 4, 2024

6-year-old girl's body found at Bengaluru railway station

A six-year-old girl's body was found at the Bengaluru railway station on Wednesday and police, after a preliminary investigation, suspect that she was raped and murdered.

Jul 4, 2024

Mukesh Ambani poses with grand kids, Anant- Radhika arrive on Vantara themed rath, Anil- Tina Ambani grace Mameru celebrations at Antilia

Mameru is a Gujarati wedding tradition in which the maternal uncle (mama) of the bride visits her to gift sweets and gifts. Usually, Panetar saree, jewellery, ivory or white chura are given to the bride by her uncle. Besides this, sweets and dry fruits are also packed beautifully in trousseau trays as gifts.

Jul 4, 2024

Army chief visits forward areas of Poonch; reviews operational preparedness along LoC in J&K

The Army chief was briefed on the operational preparedness by the commanders on the ground. He lauded all ranks for maintaining high standards of professionalism and exhorted them to remain steadfast in meeting all current and emerging security challenges.

Jul 3, 2024

No role in scams, why should I resign: K'taka CM on BJP's demand

Reacting to the BJP's resignation demand over his alleged involvement in the irregularities in the tribal welfare Board and Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah maintained on Wednesday that he would not quit as he had no role in it.

Jul 3, 2024

Stop politicising Manipur, people will reject you: PM Modi warns Opposition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, slammed the Opposition for politicising the Manipur issue, saying that the state "will soon reject them."

Jul 3, 2024

They challenged the Constitution: RS chairman on Oppn's walkout during PM's speech

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lambasted the Opposition MPs for staging a walkout while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking on the Motion of Thanks to President's address, while terming the incident as a 'dangerous precedent'.

Jul 3, 2024

Kangana Ranaut slapgate: CISF constable reinstated, posted in Bengaluru

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable Kulwinder Kaur, who allegedly slapped actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport last month, has been transferred to Bengaluru, sources said on Wednesday.

Jul 3, 2024