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July 04, 2024

No Bhole Baba in initial FIR

AS DUST SETTLES | Baba claims he left 'satsang' before the stampede; sevadars pushed devotees when they surged to collect 'charan dhool'

4 mins

Fight against corruption tops government agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity and that it would stamp out corruption and act against the corrupt. He was delivering his address on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address amid protests by the Opposition which later walked out while he was still speaking. The House later adopted the Motion and it was adjourned sine die by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

2 mins

Has India Managed To Banish Its Poverty?

A National Council of Applied Economic Research paper published this week claims India's poverty has come down drastically to 8.5 per cent from 21.2 per cent calculated in 2011-12 and 29.5 estimated in 2014 by the Dr C Rangarajan committee.

2 mins

'Anmol Ratan' at Queen's Necklace

The Queen's Necklace aka Marine Drive will sport an extra sparkle on Thursday evening as Team India hits the road in an open-bus 'victory parade.' Captain Rohit Sharma's men will land in Delhi early on Thursday, having left Barbados on Wednesday; their first port of call in New Delhi will be 7, Lok Kalyan Marg - the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at 11am.

1 min

Oppn accuses Modi of 'lying', stages walkout

The Opposition has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of saying \"wrong things\" and \"lying\" as it first protested and then staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday while he was giving his address on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

1 min

Only ₹48 L paid, says family of slain Agniveer

The family of Agniveer Ajay Singh, who had met Rahul Gandhi, has voiced its disappointment at the compensation paid to them, media reports said.

1 min

Rahul stays on Agnipath, says Rajnath lied

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged on Wednesday that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had 'lied' in Parliament about the issue of compensation to the families of martyred Agniveers and demanded an apology.

2 mins

Will Kamala Harris Replace Joe Biden?

President Biden has told a key ally that he knows he may not be able to salvage his candidacy if he cannot convince the public in the coming days that he is up for the job after a disastrous debate performance last week, reports New York Times.

1 min

Ajit Pawar Thumbs His Nose At Allies, Invites Malik To Meeting

PRE-POLL CONFAB | NCP leaders discuss strategies for legislative council elections, amid rumours of potential defections to faction led by Sharad Pawar

1 min

Agreement inked amid concerns

CONTROVERSIAL PLAN | Activists decry Central Park idea on Racecourse land

2 mins

Defunct CCTVs spark concerns

GROSS NEGLECT | 34 out of 170 cams not working; make it difficult for rly cops to get footage of incidents; ongoing repairs led to removal of many cameras

1 min

Army deserter dupes med aspirants of ₹32 lakh, held

FAKE RECRUITMENT SCAM | Man arrested after nearly 4 years

2 mins

Sensex Breaches 80k Level For 1st Time, Nifty At Record High

Mcap of BSE-listed cos hit all-time high of ₹445.43 lakh crore

1 min

India's rating upgrade possible in next 24 mths if fiscal deficit falls to 4%

A sovereign rating upgrade for India in the next 24 months is possible if the central government is able to prudently manage its finances and bring down fiscal deficit to 4 per cent of GDP, an S&P Global Ratings official said on Wednesday.

1 min

IT Min calls for global collective efforts to deal with risks, dangers posed by AI

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said nations and societies across the world are becoming increasingly aware of new threats and risks emerging from AI and asserted that an effective solution to such challenges can come only from collective global efforts.

1 min

Bridge Collapse: Shame Score Reads 10 For 15

Four more Bihar bridges fall in just 24 hours

1 min

Frantic search for kin amid pain and grief

HATHRAS STAMPEDE | Survivors recount horror tales; relatives visit mortuaries in districts for bodies of loved ones

2 mins

Flood beyond state's control: Himanta

ASSAM | Second wave of floods were mainly due to the cloudburst in Arunachal Pradesh

1 min

A target painted on his back

AHMEDABAD | Several seek legal action against Rahul Gandhi

1 min

Crop loan waiver to be done in one go as per schedule: Bhatti

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has reiterated that as promised in the Assembly elections, the Congress government is committed to implement Rs 2 lakh loan waiver for farmers in one go as per the announced schedule.

1 min

UNICEF to provide technical support

Key concern | To enhance health, nutrition sectors

1 min

Election Day In UK Today

ELECTIONS | Sunak battles to the end as Starmer eyes victory

1 min

Israel Makes Largest Land Grab In West Bank In 30 Years

Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decan anti-settlement ades, watchdog group said Wednesday, a move that could further worsen already soaring tensions linked to the ongoing war in Gaza.

1 min

Indo-Pak CT match on Mar 1

Arch-rivals are expected to clash in Lahore next year, BCCI not onboard

1 min

Team India All Set To Be Felicitated In Mumbai

CHAMPIONS | Indian team to take part in open bus road show

2 mins

Cricket fever

Saiyami Kher revisits her fondest memories of playing a cricketer in Ghoomer

2 mins

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