MP govt to allocate Rs 4,000 crore for PM Awas Yojana

MP govt to allocate Rs 4,000 crore for PM Awas Yojana

Bhopal, July 3 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government will spend Rs 4,000 crore under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) Scheme, Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda told the House during the Budget presentation on Wednesday.

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Samrat Choudhary removes his turban in Ayodhya, says his vow is fulfilled

Samrat Choudhary removes his turban in Ayodhya, says his vow is fulfilled

Patna July 3 - Bihar BJP President and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary removed his turban in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

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

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

Astana, July 3 - 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

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We got mandate to make India third largest economy: PM Modi

We got mandate to make India third largest economy: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined the thrust of the BJP-led government’s economic policy.

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Bengal govt starts survey to identify encroachments on vested land

Bengal govt starts survey to identify encroachments on vested land

Kolkata, July 3 - Amid large scale complaints of encroachments on vested land, the West Bengal Land and Land Reforms Department has started a survey to identify squatters.

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Eight Kerala govt employees make reel in office, served show-cause notice

Eight Kerala govt employees make reel in office, served show-cause notice

Thiruvananthapuram, July 3 - The Thiruvalla Municipality secretary in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district has served a show-cause notice to eight employees after a social media reel of theirs went viral.

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PM Modi schools Opposition on Samvidhaan, says ‘Cong is biggest opponent of Constitution’

PM Modi schools Opposition on Samvidhaan, says ‘Cong is biggest opponent of Constitution’

New Delhi, July 3 - 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,

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‘Incorrect’ to limit the bail period of accused, says SC

‘Incorrect’ to limit the bail period of accused, says SC

New Delhi, July 3 - 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.

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Gurugram: MCG imposes Rs 2.5 lakh fine on 493 people for littering

Gurugram: MCG imposes Rs 2.5 lakh fine on 493 people for littering

Gurugram, July 3 - The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has initiated strict action in the special cleanliness campaign being carried out under the Solid Waste Environmental Requirements Programme (SWEP).

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Hearing on Bengal Governor’s defamation suit against CM adjourned till Thursday

Hearing on Bengal Governor’s defamation suit against CM adjourned till Thursday

Kolkata, July 3 - The hearing on the defamation suit filed by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which was scheduled for hearing on Wednesday, has been adjourned by a day.

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Next 5 years will see decisive fight against poverty: PM Modi lays roadmap of third term

Next 5 years will see decisive fight against poverty: PM Modi lays roadmap of third term

New Delhi, July 3 - 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.

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10 years completed, 20 more left: PM Modi’s dig at INDIA bloc in RS

10 years completed, 20 more left: PM Modi’s dig at INDIA bloc in RS

New Delhi, July 3 - 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

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Nine women among 11 Bangladeshis held in Tripura for illegal entry

Nine women among 11 Bangladeshis held in Tripura for illegal entry

Agartala, July 3 - Eleven Bangladeshi nationals, including nine women, were arrested from Agartala railway station for entering India without any valid travel document, police said on Wednesday.

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‘You can’t stop Gandhi’, Uddhav Thackeray’s SS hails Rahul’s speech

‘You can’t stop Gandhi’, Uddhav Thackeray’s SS hails Rahul’s speech

Mumbai, July 3 - The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday stated that the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi’s speech in the Lok Sabha on July 1 showed that 'a Gandhi cannot be stopped.

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CM Yogi visits Hathras, meets injured persons

CM Yogi visits Hathras, meets injured persons

Hathras (UP), July 3 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the persons injured in Tuesday’s stampede in Hathras and inquired about their health.

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Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on maiden visit to J&K

Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on maiden visit to J&K

Jammu, July 3 - Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi arrived here on Wednesday on his maiden visit to J&K after taking over as the country’s COAS.

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Bihar govt challenges Patna HC’s decision nixing quota beyond 50 pc in SC

Bihar govt challenges Patna HC’s decision nixing quota beyond 50 pc in SC

Patna, July 3 - The Bihar government on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Patna High Court’s recent decision on quota.

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BJP leaders detained ahead of protest at CM’s residence in K’taka

BJP leaders detained ahead of protest at CM’s residence in K’taka

Bengaluru, July 3 - BJP leaders, including state President BY Vijayendra and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka, were detained by Karnataka Police at the Kumara Krupa Guest House in Bengaluru on Wednesday while preparing to march to the Chief Minister's residence.

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Hathras stampede: Godman goes missing, has an army of followers

Hathras stampede: Godman goes missing, has an army of followers

Lucknow, July 3 - 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.

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PIL in SC seeks probe in Hathras stampede under supervision of retired apex court judge

PIL in SC seeks probe in Hathras stampede under supervision of retired apex court judge

New Delhi, July 3 - A PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking the immediate constitution of a five-member expert committee under the supervision of a retired apex court judge to enquire into the Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras stampede incident.

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