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PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's Address in the Rajya Sabha, hit out at the Opposition over its 'selective politics' on atrocities against women and termed it a matter of concern.

Jul 3, 2024

What is Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill: Major city restructuring proposed [key aspects]

A Bill aimed at restructuring the municipal authorities in Bangalore if passed by the legislature will likely create a 3 tier governance framework for the city, led by the Greater Bangalore Authority.

Jul 3, 2024

EAM Jaishankar raises issue of Indians recruited by Russian Army during meeting with Lavrov

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday pressed for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals currently in the war zone in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kazakhstan's capital Astana.

Jul 3, 2024

This is mandate to make India third largest economy, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined the thrust of the BJP-led government's economic policy.

Jul 3, 2024

Supreme Court rules against limiting bail period for accused

In a recent order, the Supreme Court has said that it was "incorrect" for the Orissa High Court to limit the period of bail of an accused booked under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act.

Jul 3, 2024

PM Modi taunts Opposition, says 10 years completed, 20 more to go

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, reiterated his government's determination and resolve to take the country to new heights in the third term, while also taking a dig at the Congress-led Opposition.

Jul 3, 2024

PM Modi Outlines Third Term Goals: A decisive fight against poverty in next 5 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought to give a roadmap for his government in the NDA's third term and outlined the 'fight against poverty' as the prime focus in the next five years.

Jul 3, 2024

US Court Delays Trump's Sentencing Until After Republican Convention

By invoking the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, former US President Donald Trump has won a timely reprieve by getting the court to agree to delay his sentencing till after the Republican Party Convention where he is set to be crowned the party's presidential candidate.

Jul 3, 2024

PM Modi Criticizes Opposition, blames Congress as biggest opponent of Constitution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's address, came down heavily on the Congress-led Opposition over its multiple incidents of making mockery of democracy during its rule and then lecturing the NDA government, claiming threat to Constitution.

Jul 3, 2024

11 Bangladeshis, including 9 women arrested from Agartala railway station for illegal entry

Eleven Bangladeshi nationals, including nine women, were arrested from Agartala railway station for entering India without any valid travel document, police said on Wednesday.

Jul 3, 2024

Yogi Adityanath visits Hathras after stampede, meets injured persons

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the persons injured in Tuesday's stampede in Hathras and inquired about their health.

Jul 3, 2024

YouTuber booked for posting defamatory video on deceased parents of IAS officer

A Gonda-based YouTuber has been booked for allegedly posting a video containing objectionable information about the deceased parents of IAS officer Kinjal Singh.

Jul 3, 2024

"You can't stop a Gandhi": Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena hails Rahul's speech in Lok Sabha

Terming it as 'a vendetta by time', the SS(UBT) predicted that Rahul Gandhi's speech, and its fallout across the country, was a clear pointer that more was in store, said Saamana publication.

Jul 3, 2024

Hathras stampede: Godman Bhole Baba goes missing, not named in FIR

Sakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba, at whose religious discourse a massive stampede took place in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, leaving 121 dead, is now absconding.

Jul 3, 2024

Hathras stampede: Death toll rises to 121, more than 300 injured

The incident occurred during a 'satsang' (prayer meeting) organised on behalf of self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari in Fhulrai village under the Sikandrarau police station area of Hathras district

Jul 3, 2024