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Congress-BJP Clash Escalates over 'Operation Sindoor', Ceasefire Decision
The political atmosphere in the national Capital intensified on Tuesday as Union Minister Pralhad Joshi lashed out at senior Congress leader and former Home Minister P. Chidambaram over his remarks questioning the origin of terrorists involved in the massacre of 26...
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BJP Slams Congress for Excluding Manish Tewari from 'Op Sindoor' Debate in Parliament
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over the exclusion of senior Congress leader and Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari from the Lok Sabha debate on 'Operation Sindoor,' calling it a clear example of the "Rahul...
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'Forces Ne Thok Diya', Amit Shah Strikes at Oppn over Pahalgam Accountability
Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Opposition over holding him accountable for the security lapse in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and told the Lok Sabha that the security forces have taken revenge for the April 22 terror attack by gunning...
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Over 1,000 Interrogated for 3,000 Hours: Amit Shah Details NIA Probe on Pahalgam Terror Attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday detailed the National Investigation Agency (NIA)'s 3000-hour-long interrogation of over 1,000 people to bring the Pahalgam attack terrorists to justice.He said the bullets seized from the terrorists killed during Operation Mahadev...
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Rahul Gandhi was nowhere: BJP's Jagdambika Pal questions Cong's commitment to Op Sindoor debate
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday took a sharp swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of showing no seriousness toward the critical discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha."Congress disrupted the House for a week, demanding a debate on Operation...
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Whom Do You Want to Save?, HM Shah Hits Out at P Chidambaram's 'homegrown Terrorists' Remark
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lashed out at the Congress as well as party veteran P Chidambaram on Tuesday, taking umbrage over the latter's remarks that the Pahalgam attackers could have been 'homegrown terrorists' and not from across the border. He said there was ample...
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Torrential Rains Paralyze Patna, Severe Waterlogging Prompts Orange Alert
Continuous torrential rain since midnight Sunday has thrown normal life out of gear in Bihar's capital, Patna. While the showers brought relief from the sweltering heat, they also triggered widespread waterlogging, disrupted transport, and led to school closures.By Tuesday...
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Heavy Rainfall in Delhi Brings Widespread Waterlogging, Traffic Chaos
Heavy rainfall battered parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday, bringing with it widespread waterlogging, traffic chaos, and yet another reminder of the city's persistent drainage woes.While the showers offered a much-needed break from the sultry...
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Three Terrorists Killed in Op Mahadev Were Involved in Pahalgam Terror Attack: HM Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that three terrorists killed by the Indian Armed Forces during 'Operation Mahadev' on July 28 were all involved in the Pahalgam terror attack.Addressing the Lok Sabha during the Operation Sindoor debate, HM Shah said,...
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Oppn Adamant on Demand over Electoral Roll Revision Debate, Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday following vocal protests and demands for immediate discussion on several contentious issues, including Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh announced the receipt...
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If Mass Exclusion, We Will Immediately Step In: SC on Bihar SIR
The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally remarked that it would "immediately step in" if there is mass exclusion of voters following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.The observation came from a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya...
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Are Top Officers of Indian Armed Forces on Pak's Side: Gaurav Gogoi to Defence Minister
Deputy Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, questioning whether the senior-most officers of the Indian Armed Forces, who publicly acknowledged setbacks during Operation Sindoor,...
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Assam Not Only Protecting Tigers, but Reclaiming Their Kingdom: CM Sarma
As Assam pushes ahead with a series of high-profile eviction drives in its forested regions, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday framed the initiative as part of a broader conservation effort aimed at protecting the state's rich biodiversity -- particularly its...
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There Is Nothing Wrong If Cong Chief Kharge Returns to State Politics: K'taka Minister
Amid the leadership row within the ruling state unit of Congress, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that there was nothing wrong if the party's national President, Mallikarjun Kharge, returns to state politics.The statement has gained significance in the...
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'Is Asking Questions Same as Speaking Pak's Language?' Priyanka Chaturvedi Slams Govt
Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday strongly criticised the government's response to the Opposition's questions on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack, saying it is "not just shameful but heartbreaking" that asking questions in Parliament is...
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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Nursing Officer Held after 'misconduct' with Female Staff
A nursing officer at AIIMS Bhubaneswar was arrested after a female hospital attendant accused him of misbehaving with her inside the hospital premises.The accused, identified as Nanu Ram Choudhury, was arrested late Sunday night by Khandagiri Police, based on a formal...
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Congress Will Field Local Candidate for Jubilee Hills Bypoll, Says Telangana Minister
Hyderabad, July 29 (IANS) Hinting that former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin will be the Congress candidate for the by-election to Telangana Assembly from the Jubilee Hills constituency, Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on Tuesday that the party will not...
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Heavy Rainfall Brings Much-needed Relief to Delhi-NCR, AQI Improves
Heavy rainfall on Tuesday brought much-needed respite from the lingering heat in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), as the intermittent showers and overcast skies have not only brought down soaring temperatures but also led to a significant improvement in air...
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On International Tiger Day, TN'S Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Records 28 PC Rise in Feline Population
Marking a significant achievement on International Tiger Day (July 29), the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) has reported a 28 per cent rise in its big cat population for 2024-25.The number of tigers has increased from 129 in 2023-24 to 165, delighting wildlife...
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Jaipur Receives Heaviest One-day Rainfall in a Decade
Jaipur has witnessed its heaviest one-day rainfall in 10 years, said the Meteorological (MeT) Department officials on Tuesday.The city on Monday recorded 111 mm (over four inches) of rain at JLN Marg. Other parts of the city also saw significant rainfall, with 55 mm...
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'Extremely Tragic', PM Modi Condoles Loss of Lives in Jharkhand's Deoghar Road Accident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the deaths of Kanwariyas in Jharkhand's Deoghar, and extended his condolences to the families of the victims.Eighteen Kanwariyas lost their lives and ten others were injured in a devastating road accident near Jamuniya...
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Assam Govt Launches Massive Eviction Drive to Clear Encroachment on 11,000 Bighas of Land
The state administration in Assam's Golaghat district has launched a large-scale eviction drive on Tuesday to clear at least 11,000 bighas of encroached land, officials said.Huge security arrangements are placed in the Rengma Reserve forest at Uriamghat, bordering Nagaland...
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TN Farmers Seek Early Water Release as Periyar, Vaigai Dams near Full Capacity
With the Periyar and Vaigai dams nearing their maximum storage levels due to heavy inflow from catchment areas, farmers in the Madurai region have appealed to the Water Resources Department (WRD) to begin early release of water for irrigation.They say this move would help...
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Teen Shot in Leg after Chasing Cop with Machete and Hitting Youth in TN'S Tirunelveli
A 17-year-old boy was shot and injured by the police at Paappaakudi in Tirunelveli in the early hours of Tuesday, after he and his associate allegedly attacked a Dalit youth with a machete and later attempted to assault police personnel who tried to apprehend them.According...
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Mandi Cloudburst: Himachal CM Sukhu Express Grief, Says Closely Monitoring Situation
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday expressed distress over the cloudburst incident in Mandi's Jail Road and said that he is closely monitoring the situation.He directed the officials to carry out rescue operations immediately and also...