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Hathras stampede: 116 killed, 300 injured; FIR lodged against 'Satsang' organisers

The disaster struck during a religious discourse (Satsang) in Hathras district on Tuesday, resulting in the death of 116 people, mostly women and children, and leaving more than 300 injured.

Jul 3, 2024

Two cabs with same registration number seized from Jammu's bus stand

Interestingly the registration number is the same but the owners are not the same. The incident prompted a review of vehicle registration processes to prevent similar occurrences in the future. This incident is also a big security concern in J&K.

Jul 3, 2024

Stampede at 'Satsang' event in UP's Hathras, 116 killed

An FIR has been registered and the names of the organisers of the event will be added to it. It appears prima facie that there were more people than the permissible limit at the 'satsang'.

Jul 2, 2024

BJP alleges involvement of K'taka CM in land scam, Siddaramaiah refutes allegations

Karnataka BJP has alleged the involvement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a Rs 4,000 land scam on Tuesday. However, the Chief Minister refuted the allegations saying that the charges are baseless.

Jul 2, 2024

Liquor policy scam: Delhi HC issues notice on CM Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest by CBI

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam.

Jul 2, 2024

Maha LoP suspended for 5 days for using 'abusive' language against BJP legislator

Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve (Shiv Sena UBT) on Tuesday was suspended for five days (till July 8) for allegedly using "derogatory" and "abusive" language against the BJP legislator Prasad Lad during the legislative business.

Jul 2, 2024

I won't meet my son Prajwal in prison; Suraj will come out clean: JD(S) MLA Revanna

The father of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna and JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna stated on Tuesday that he won't go to meet Prajwal in prison.

Jul 2, 2024

IAF rescues 13 fishermen stranded in flooded Brahmaputra island in Assam

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday rescued 13 fishermen, who were stranded on a small island in the flooded Brahmaputra in Assam's Dibrugarh district since June 28, State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials said.

Jul 2, 2024

Jaishankar to lead India delegation at SCO Summit, to vouch for SECURE vision

The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will lead the Indian delegation, demonstrating India's commitment to the SCO.

Jul 2, 2024

US Supreme Court rules ex-Presidents have absolute immunity for official act, not unofficial acts

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a former President is entitled to "absolute" immunity for clearly official acts, but not for unofficial acts.

Jul 2, 2024

Another Kangaroo Court surfaces in Bengal, victim dies by suicide

After the Chopra and Cooch Behar cases, reports of another Kangaroo Court surfaced in West Bengal on Tuesday, where the victim, a woman, died by suicide.

Jul 2, 2024

Karnataka Home Minister calls for debate on new criminal laws

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that a debate was necessary on various aspects of the three new criminal laws implemented in place of the Indian Penal Code

Jul 2, 2024

Five officers and employees face action for changing answer sheets in judicial service exams in UP

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has taken action against five officers and employees in connection with the alleged case of changing of answer sheets of a candidate of UP Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Main (Written) Examination-2022, commonly known as PCS (J) Mains-2022.

Jul 2, 2024

Atiq Ahmad's jailed sons charge sheeted in Umesh Pal murder case

The Prayagraj police have submitted a charge-sheet against slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad's sons Umar and Ali, an official said.

Jul 2, 2024

'Truth can't be expunged': Rahul Gandhi after parts of his speech in Lok Sabha deleted

Rahul Gandhi's reference to Hindus drew strong protest from the BJP MPs and also a rare intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jul 2, 2024