Hathras ‘godman’ blames ‘anti-social’ elements for stampede

Hathras ‘godman’ blames ‘anti-social’ elements for stampede

Lucknow, July 4 - 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

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CM Yadav’s plan to develop ‘Krishna Patheya’ gets mention in MP Budget

CM Yadav’s plan to develop ‘Krishna Patheya’ gets mention in MP Budget

Bhopal, July 4 - The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed an allocation of Rs 1,081 crore for the Culture Department, which would develop 'Shri Krishna Patheya' in line with the 'Ram Van Gaman Path'.

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LS Speaker changes rule to bar MPs from any additional remarks during oath

LS Speaker changes rule to bar MPs from any additional remarks during oath

New Delhi, July 4 - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has amended parliamentary rules to restrict newly elected MPs from using any additional words or remarks before or after taking the oath or affirmation of membership.

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Flood situation deteriorates in Assam; death toll rises to 46, over 16L affected

Flood situation deteriorates in Assam; death toll rises to 46, over 16L affected

Guwahati, July 4 - The flood situation in the northeastern state of Assam has further deteriorated as eight fresh deaths were reported, taking the toll to 46, an official said on Wednesday, adding over 15 lakh people have been affected so far.

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No scams have happened under Congress government, asserts Shivakumar

No scams have happened under Congress government, asserts Shivakumar

Ramanagar, (Karnataka), July 4 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday dismissed allegations of any wrong-doings in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allocation as he asserted that there have been no scams during the Congress government's tenure in

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Maharashtra now half-a-trillion dollar economy: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra now half-a-trillion dollar economy: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, July 4 - Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the state's economy is now worth half-a-trillion dollar, and it is growing "very fast".

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Lonavala tragedy: Maha govt announces aid of Rs 5 lakh aid each for deceased’s families

Lonavala tragedy: Maha govt announces aid of Rs 5 lakh aid each for deceased’s families

Mumbai, July 3 - Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday announced a Rs 5 lakh assistance each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the families of the deceased in the Lonavala waterfall tragedy.

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Mumbai Central Public Park to come up on 300 acres land near Worli

Mumbai Central Public Park to come up on 300 acres land near Worli

Mumbai, July 3 - The proposed world-class Mumbai Central Public Park, first of its kind in the country's commercial capital, will come up on 300 acres of land in the Worli area of south Mumbai, officials said here on Wednesday.

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Srinagar records season’s highest maximum temperature at 35.6 degrees Celsius

Srinagar records season’s highest maximum temperature at 35.6 degrees Celsius

Srinagar, July 3 - With a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius, J&K's Srinagar city recorded the hottest day of the season on Wednesday, weather officials said.

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Maha Congress calls for all efforts for return of MVA in October Assembly elections

Maha Congress calls for all efforts for return of MVA in October Assembly elections

Mumbai, July 3 - Top Congress leaders on Wednesday gave a call for the ouster of Maharashtra's MahaYuti government and a return of the Maha Vikas Aghadi regime in the October Assembly elections.

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Election Commission sends notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure

Election Commission sends notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure

Srinagar, July 3 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued a notice to incarcerated Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid over disparity in his poll expenditure statement.

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Mohan Yadav-led MP govt presents its maiden budget of Rs 3.65 lakh crore

Mohan Yadav-led MP govt presents its maiden budget of Rs 3.65 lakh crore

Bhopal, July 3 - The Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday presented its first budget with an outlay of Rs 3.65 lakh crore for the financial year 2024-25 during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Assembly.

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Rahul Gandhi accuses Rajnath Singh of lying on compensation to martyred Agniveer families

Rahul Gandhi accuses Rajnath Singh of lying on compensation to martyred Agniveer families

New Delhi, July 3 - Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has vehemently criticised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the controversial Agnipath scheme for recruitment of Agniveers into the armed forces.

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Floods caused by heavy rainfall create havoc in Manipur’s 5 valley districts

Floods caused by heavy rainfall create havoc in Manipur’s 5 valley districts

Imphal, July 3 - Incessant rainfall since Monday caused flooding at many places in Manipur's five valley districts, including Imphal West and Imphal East, as two major rivers breached their embankments, officials said on Wednesday.

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Chandrababu Naidu determined to build Amaravati despite challenges

Chandrababu Naidu determined to build Amaravati despite challenges

Amaravati, July 3 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday reiterated his resolve to build Amaravati as a world-class capital but admitted that restoring the investors' confidence after the "destruction during the last five years" will not be easy.

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How PM Modi’s stewardship propelled ‘Sindhu Darshan Puja’ to national prominence

How PM Modi’s stewardship propelled ‘Sindhu Darshan Puja’ to national prominence

New Delhi, July 3 - The 'Sindhu Darshan Puja' held at Nimu, a forward brigade post in Ladakh, stands as a testament to cultural resilience and ceremonial significance.

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Chandrababu Naidu to discuss Amaravati, Polavaram with PM

Chandrababu Naidu to discuss Amaravati, Polavaram with PM

Amaravati, July 3 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss various state-specific issues.

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Four bridges collapse in Bihar in the last 24 hours

Four bridges collapse in Bihar in the last 24 hours

Patna July 3 - Continuing the series of bridge collapses in Bihar in recent times, four more bridges collapsed in the state in the last 24 hours in Saran and Siwan districts.

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Punjab authorities review security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

Punjab authorities review security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

Chandigarh, July 3 - To ensure smooth and safe passage to devotees going for the Shri Amarnath Yatra, Punjab’s Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla on Wednesday chaired a meeting of security agencies to take stock of the arrangements.

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Siddaramaiah most corrupt CM Karnataka has ever seen: LoP Ashoka

Siddaramaiah most corrupt CM Karnataka has ever seen: LoP Ashoka

Bengaluru, July 3 - The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday called CM Siddaramaiah the most "corrupt Chief Minister" the state has ever seen.

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