Bombay HC slams Maha govt, halts demolitions in Vishalgad Fort vicinity

Bombay HC slams Maha govt, halts demolitions in Vishalgad Fort vicinity

Mumbai, July 19 - The Bombay High Court on Friday slammed the Maharashtra government and ordered a complete halt to all demolition activities in the vicinity of Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur, which was rocked by violence between two communities earlier this week.

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15 Maharashtra districts flagged for red and orange alerts, heavy rain today

15 Maharashtra districts flagged for red and orange alerts, heavy rain today

Pune, July 19 - The India Meteorological Department, Pune, has sounded a red alert for six districts and orange alerts in another nine districts of the state with a forecast of very heavy rain on Friday, an official said.

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Godavari in spate, heavy rain hits normal life in Andhra Pradesh

Godavari in spate, heavy rain hits normal life in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, July 19 - Godavari river was in spate due to incessant rain and heavy inflows from upstream, inundating several villages in united East Godavari and West Godavari districts, officials said.

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Harassment charges: IAS-PO Puja Khedkar likely to go to Pune Police on July 20

Harassment charges: IAS-PO Puja Khedkar likely to go to Pune Police on July 20

Pune, July 19 - The controversial IAS-Probationary Officer Dr Puja M. D. Khedkar is expected to meet the Pune Police on July 20 and record her statement pertaining to allegations of harassment levelled against the district Collector, a top official said here on

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Mild quake hits Manipur’s district adjoining Nagaland, no damage reported

Mild quake hits Manipur’s district adjoining Nagaland, no damage reported

Imphal, July 19 - A mild earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, was felt in parts of Manipur and adjoining Nagaland on Friday, officials said.

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With an eye on Assembly elections, NCP goes pink for bright prospects

With an eye on Assembly elections, NCP goes pink for bright prospects

Mumbai, July 19 - After its debacle in the General Elections, the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has decided to go "pink" hoping that it will brighten Assembly poll prospects and facilitate the party's much-needed makeover.

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Yogi govt implements ‘display owners name’ order on all food shops across UP

Yogi govt implements ‘display owners name’ order on all food shops across UP

New Delhi, July 19 - Amid controversy and intense political sparring over the recent order to display names of owners of eateries and food outlets along the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday implemented the order all across

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SC issues notice on Bengal Raj Bhavan staffer’s plea challenging blanket immunity granted to Guv

SC issues notice on Bengal Raj Bhavan staffer’s plea challenging blanket immunity granted to Guv

New Delhi, July 19 - The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea filed by a woman staff member of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata challenging the blanket immunity granted to the Governor from criminal prosecution.

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Bengaluru mall sealed over tax arrears days after insulting farmer

Bengaluru mall sealed over tax arrears days after insulting farmer

Bengaluru, July 19 - The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has sealed the G.T. Mall on Magadi Road in Bengaluru over non-payment of tax arrears and also issued a notice seeking clarification on the incident wherein a farmer was denied entry for wearing

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Over 3.65 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 20 days

Over 3.65 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 20 days

Jammu, July 19 - Over 3.65 lakh pilgrims have so far performed the annual Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 4,821 Yatris left for Kashmir on Friday.

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Tribals who converted to Christianity should not get reservation: Rajasthan MLA

Tribals who converted to Christianity should not get reservation: Rajasthan MLA

Jaipur, July 19 - The issue of reservation to the tribal community echoed in the Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday at a time when tribals from four states -- Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra -- gathered at Mangarh Dham in Banswara demanding a

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Congress does not want Manipur like situation in Tripura: Gaurav Gogoi

Congress does not want Manipur like situation in Tripura: Gaurav Gogoi

Agartala, July 19 - Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that his party does not want ethnic violence similar to Manipur to erupt in Tripura and it wants equal justice for everyone and each community.

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No tents to be allowed in Gulmarg without permission: Officials

No tents to be allowed in Gulmarg without permission: Officials

Srinagar, July 19 - Citing environmental concerns and illegal activities, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday announced that no tents will be allowed in the popular tourist resort without proper permission.

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PM Modi meets party staffers BJP HQ, expresses gratitude for their dedication

PM Modi meets party staffers BJP HQ, expresses gratitude for their dedication

New Delhi, July 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the BJP headquarters here to interact with the officials working there and thank them for their contribution to the party's return to power for a third term.

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Irregularities in implementation of welfare schemes won’t be tolerated, warns Maha CM

Irregularities in implementation of welfare schemes won’t be tolerated, warns Maha CM

Mumbai, July 18 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday warned that the government will not tolerate malpractices or irregularities, including collection of money from eligible persons, in the implementation of various ambitious schemes in the state.

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NMC approves 50 MBBS seats for new medical college in Odisha

NMC approves 50 MBBS seats for new medical college in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, July 18 - The new Government Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Jajpur has received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) for 50 MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year.

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INS Tabar reaches Germany’s Hamburg on three-day visit

INS Tabar reaches Germany’s Hamburg on three-day visit

New Delhi, July 18 - Indian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar on Thursday reached Germany's Hamburg on a three-day visit, during which a range of defence and social activities will be held, the Defence Ministry said.

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NDRF use two helicopters to rescue 28 people caught in floods in Telangana

NDRF use two helicopters to rescue 28 people caught in floods in Telangana

Hyderabad, July 18 - National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, with the help of two helicopters, rescued 28 people stranded in floods in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Thursday.

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Karnataka tribal welfare scam: Court extends ED custody of former minister Nagendra

Karnataka tribal welfare scam: Court extends ED custody of former minister Nagendra

Bengaluru, July 18 - A special court here on Thursday extended, by five days, the Enforcement Directorate custody of former Karnataka minister B. Nagendra in connection with the alleged multi-crore tribal welfare development board scam.

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BJP, Cong workers come face to face at Bhopal police station, trigger tension

BJP, Cong workers come face to face at Bhopal police station, trigger tension

Bhopal, July 18 - BJP and Congress workers came face to face at a police station in Bhopal on Thursday, prompting the cops to deploy additional security personnel to avoid clashes between the two sides.

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