Friday, July 04, 2025

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CM Banerjee writes to HM Shah expressing concern over provocative social media posts

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressing concern over the “rising impact of social media content”, which, she pointed out, was increasingly posing serious challenges to public peace.

ED concludes oral submissions in National Herald money laundering case

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday concluded its oral arguments before the Rouse Avenue Court as to why cognisance should be taken on a prosecution complaint filed against Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and other accused in the alleged National Herald money laundering case.

Maha govt allows transportation of excavated sand for 24 hours with valid permit

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday announced that the transportation of excavated sand will be allowed for 24 hours after taking a valid transport permit.

SC to examine plea of former SIMI head seeking clarification on sedition appeal

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a plea filed by former head of banned Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) Safdar Hussain Nagori seeking clarification or permission for the Madhya Pradesh High Court to proceed with final adjudication of his criminal appeal involving sedition charges.

AAP’s decision to go solo in Bihar polls draws ‘publicity stunt’ jibe from INDIA bloc ally

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement of contesting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections alone has invited a slew of reactions from political parties. Various parties, its ally or adversary, reacted on expected lines; however, the harshest one came from the Congress party, its erstwhile alliance partner in the INDIA bloc.

Trinamool has taken Left-era brutality to new heights, says Amit Malviya

KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has taken the desperation and violence seen during the CPI(M)-led Left Front regime in West Bengal to a new level of brutality, BJP’s IT Cell chief and the party’s central observer for the state, Amit Malviya, alleged on Thursday.

Jharkhand HC dismisses petition challenging JPSC civil services main exam result

RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition challenging the result of the 11th to 13th Combined Civil Services Main Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC).

IPS officer Rajiv Sharma to take charge as new DGP of Rajasthan today

JAIPUR: The 1990 batch IPS officer Rajiv Sharma will officially take charge as the Rajasthan Director General of Police (DGP) at the Police Headquarters on Thursday evening, confirmed officials.

Green Delhi our priority: CM Gupta slams AAP govt for ignoring 'Ek ped maa ke naam' campaign

NEW DELHI: As part of 'Van Mahotsav 2025' celebrations, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday planted a sapling and accused the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of ignoring the city’s environment and refraining from launching a plantation drive under the 'Ek ped maa ke naam' campaign.

Delhi HC issues notice on petrol pump owners’ plea against fuel ban on overage vehicles

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a plea challenging the city government’s policy to penalise and prosecute the petrol pump owners if they refuel ‘end-of-life’ (EoL) vehicles -- petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years.

Distrust of Indian voters, EC: NDA blasts Rahul Gandhi over Bihar voter roll revision row

PATNA: After a delegation of opposition parties lodged a strong protest against the Election Commission's decision to carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections, the NDA launched a scathing counterattack, accusing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of undermining constitutional authorities and showing distrust towards Indian voters.

Kejriwal launches 'Gujarat Jodo Abhiyaan', says AAP emerged as alternative in state

AHMEDABAD: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched a mega public outreach campaign in Gujarat and vowed to fight for the people's cause, while claiming that the residents of state are disgruntled and disillusioned with the BJP government and are now looking for an alternative.

HDFC Bank CEO Jagdishan moves SC against Lilavati Trust’s FIR; hearing tomorrow

NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank Managing Director and CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan, has approached the Supreme Court to quash an FIR filed against him by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which runs Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital.

Rahul Gandhi questions Maha govt over farmer suicides, BJP counters with facts during Cong-NCP rule

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the BJP-led Maharashtra government over farmer suicides and accused the Centre of ignoring their plight. This prompted a swift response from the BJP, which cited findings and facts about farmer deaths in the state during the Congress-NCP rule to set the record straight.

Gunfight continues for 2nd day in J&K’s Kishtwar

JAMMU: A gunfight between the security forces and the terrorists continued for the second day on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

Former Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt passes away, last rites to be held in Delhi today

NEW DELHI: Former Governor of Chhattisgarh and ex-Defence Secretary of India Dr Shekhar Dutt passed away on July 2 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, following a prolonged illness. He was 80. The last rites will be performed in the national capital on Thursday.

'Both countries enjoy warm and historic special ties': MEA on PM Modi's historic state visit to Ghana

ACCRA: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, arrived in Ghana on a two-day state visit during which he will hold talks with the West African country's top leadership and review the strong bilateral partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement reaffirmed that both the countries enjoy warm and special historical ties.

Fire breaks out near Tirupati’s Govindaraja temple

TIRUPATI: A huge fire broke out in a shop near Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, early Thursday. There were no casualties.

More austere than a monk: ML Mittal on PM Modi's early global journey

NEW DELHI: In a rare and deeply personal account, Industrialist M. L. Mittal, offered a vivid portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — one shaped not by power or position, but by simplicity, conviction, and commitment to public service.

MEA expresses concern over abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali

BAMAKO: India has expressed concerns regarding the abduction of three Indian nationals employed at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes city of Mali, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Wednesday.

Bangalore City University to be named after former PM Manmohan Singh

BENGALURU: The Congress-led government in Karnataka has decided to name the Bangalore City University after late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement in this regard in the media briefing after the special Cabinet meeting held at Nandi Hills.

Electricity employees along with farmers and consumers hold massive demonstration against privatisation

CHANDIGARH: Lakhs of electricity employees across India including Punjab ,Haryana , Jammu and Kashmir, Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh held lunch hour massive demonstration today to protest the privatisation of Purvanchal and Dakshinanchal Power Distribution Corporations on a call given by the National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE ).

Uttarakhand: Political row erupts as licensing becomes mandatory for food vendors during Kanwar Yatra

NEW DELHI: The Uttarakhand government has mandated all food vendors catering to Kanwar Yatra pilgrims to prominently display their photo ID and shop license number, in a bid to ensure food safety and hygiene amid the massive influx of devotees.

Heavy rain batters MP; weatherman sounds alerts for multiple districts

BHOPAL: Central India is under the grip of an intense monsoon surge, with Madhya Pradesh witnessing widespread rainfall and weather disruptions.

Repeatedly subjected to harassment by police: Bengal BJP chief petitions Calcutta HC

KOLKATA: Union Minister and the state BJP president in West Bengal, Sukanta Majumdar, on Wednesday, approached the single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court accusing the West Bengal Police of excesses against him through repeated and unnecessary harassment.

Can Rahul Gandhi redefine Opposition leadership? A look at his first year as LoP

NEW DELHI: As Rahul Gandhi completed one year as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha last month, the Congress party on Wednesday recalled the eventful year and also the major milestones that it achieved under the leadership of Gandhi scion.

Will serve full year term: CM Siddaramaiah amid leadership change speculation

BENGALURU: Amid demands from some Congress MLAs for a change in leadership in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that he will serve a full five-year term.

Centre renames NIPCCD after Savitribai Phule, Annapurna Devi calls it 'tribute to foremost social reformer'

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Wednesday announced the renaming of the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development.

Gujarat receives heavy rainfall across 89 talukas, 21 reservoirs on overflow alert

GANDHINAGAR: The Monsoon activity intensified across Gujarat over the last 24 hours, with rainfall reported in 89 talukas in 32 districts, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar.

Karnataka Congress infighting: No discontent within party, claims DK Shivakumar

BENGALURU: Commenting on the statements of leadership change in Karnataka by the Congress MLAs, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar maintained on Wednesday that there is no discontent within the party.

BJP slams Cong leader for calling Sikkim a ‘neighbouring nation’; latter clarifies

NEW DELHI: A purported video of Congress leader Ajoy Kumar triggered outrage in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the former allegedly called Sikkim, a neighbouring nation. However, the former MP clarified on Wednesday that it was a slip of the tongue and questioned the BJP for blowing the matter out of proportion.

In her time, fares rose frequently: Sanjay Nishad hits back at Mayawati over rail tariff hike remarks

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad on Wednesday hit back at Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati for her criticism of the recent hike in railway passenger fares, stating that tariff increases were far more frequent during her government.

Rahul, Priyanka to lay foundation stone for 100 houses in Wayanad

WAYANAD: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi, along with his sister, current MP and AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, is expected to visit Wayanad later this month to lay the foundation stone for 100 houses promised to victims of last year’s devastating landslide.

Van carrying school kids collides with divider amid heavy rain in Bhopal

BHOPAL: A private van carrying schoolchildren collided with a road divider during heavy rainfall in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, early on Wednesday. Fortunately, the children escaped unharmed and were helped out of the vehicle by passersby.

Telangana pharma unit blast: Search continues for 13 missing workers

HYDERABAD: Search for 13 missing workers following the blast at a pharmaceutical unit at Pashamyalaram near Hyderabad continued on Wednesday.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Odisha on July 11 for 'Save the Constitution' rally

BHUBANESWAR: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Odisha on July 11, as part of the Congress party's national campaign.

Rescuers resume operation in Himachal Pradesh to trace 34 people

SHIMLA: Rescuers on Wednesday resumed the search operation in Himachal Pradesh on the second day to trace 34 people, who went missing after cloudbursts and heavy rain triggered massive landslides and flash floods.

TN: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram get Rs 338 crore boost for flood mitigation

CHENNAI: In a major push to prevent seasonal flooding, the Water Resources Department (WRD) of Tamil Nadu has launched a series of integrated flood mitigation projects across Chennai and its neighbouring districts.

PM Modi to embark on five-nation tour today, beginning with Ghana

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant five-nation tour beginning on Wednesday, marking a major diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening India’s global partnerships across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Amritsar BDPO nabbed red handed taking Rs 13000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: In line with zero tolerance policy adopted against corruption by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Tuesday arrested George Masih, Block Officer, posted at Block Development and Panchayats Office (BDPO) Amritsar while he was receiving Rs 13000 as a bribe.

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