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Andhra Pradesh: Seven die, 15 injured as APSRTC bus plunges into Sagar Canal

Guntur: Seven people, including three women and a child, were killed and 15 others sustained injuries, four of them critically, when a rented Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus they were traveling in lost control and plunged into the Sagar Canal near Dharshi in Prakasam district on Monday midnight.

Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid to visit India today

New Delhi: Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives will be in India on an official visit on 11-12 July 2023.

UP: 12 killed as tanker overturns on tempo

Pratapgarh (UP)/IBNS/UNI: Twelve people were killed, and two others were injured when a tanker overturned on a tempo in the Leelapur area of Pratapgarh district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, a senior officer said.

Numaligarh Refinery Limited elevated to 'Schedule A' status, moves Closer to Navratna title

Guwahati/IBNS: The Indian government has upgraded Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam from 'Schedule B' to 'Schedule A' category Central Public Sector Enterprises. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas made the official announcement on July 4, 2023.

Bengal jobs scam: SC refuses to interfere with central agencies' probe against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi/IBNS: In a huge setback, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in the alleged West Bengal teacher recruitment scam.

Sonia Gandhi to attend opposition parties' meet in Bengaluru

Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said former AICC President Sonia Gandhi will be attending leaders of opposition parties scheduled here on July 17 and 18.

Centre defends Article 370 abrogation in fresh affidavit before Supreme Court

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: A day before the crucial hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central government on Monday defended its action in a fresh affidavit, and said that since 2019, the entire region has witnessed an unprecedented era of peace, progress and prosperity.

Supreme Court refuses to pause Centre's ordinance on control of bureaucrats' services

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday refused to pause the Centre's executive order controlling the bureaucrats posted in Delhi in response to a petition filed by Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government, which had challenged the constitutional validity of the Centre's order.  

Indian Tri-Services Contingent visits France for Bastille Day

Indian Tri services contingent on Saturday practiced in France for the  Bastille Day parade on July 14, media reports said.

Kangri portrait: Jammu and Kashmir girl makes name in India Book of Records

Pampore: A Jammu and Kashmir girl from Pulwama entered her name in the  India Book of Records for making a colourful portrait of the traditional firepot ‘Kangri’.

Jammu and Kashmir: Ganderbal observes annual urs of Sufi saint

The annual Urs of Sufi Saint Syed Peer Akbar Shah Khaleefa-e-Naqashbandi (RA) was celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal region with utmost religious fervour.

Assam: Towards peace

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Youth shot dead in Manipur

Imphal: A youth identified as Saikhom Subol of Uripok Achom Leikai was shot dead by suspected armed miscreants on Monday at Kadangband, Imphal West.

Blue revolution, ice plant helping fish farmers in Manipur

Imphal:Manipur observed 23rd National Fish Farmers’ Day-2023 here on Monday by felicitating fish farmers.

The Cost of turning a blind eye: Canada’s indifference to Khalistani threats

There is a glaring double standard in the outrage or lack thereof about the violent transgressions of Khalistani extremists.

PM Modi speaks to ministers, officials amid heavy rainfall; 'Red Alert' in HP

New Delhi/UNI: In the wake of widespread rainfall in most parts of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to senior ministers and officials to take stock of the situation on Monday.

Telangana: 31-year-old man dies of heart attack shortly after returning home from gym

Khammam: A 31-year-old man tragically lost his life here on Monday after suffering a heart attack shortly after returning home from the gym.

TMC announces candidates for Rajya Sabha elections

Kolkata/UNI: Trinamool Congress has announced the candidature of Derek O'Brien, Dola Sen, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Samirul Islam, Prakash Chik Baraik and Saket Gokhale for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Baltal, 1 lakh pay obeisance at Cave shrine

Srinagar/UNI: A total of 20000 Pilgrims were allowed to proceed from Baltal base camp towards Amarnath cave shrine on Monday after three days of a halt due to inclement weather while it was going on normally from Pahalgam, an official said.

Bengal panchayat: Repolling in 697 booths underway, reports of more deaths pouring in

Kolkata/UNI: Even as repolling to 697 booths across 19 districts of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayat elections is underway on Monday, reports poured in about three more deaths in Saturday's poll related violences, official sources said.

Remain on alert mode following heavy rains in HP, Uttarakhand: Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed all the departments, including irrigation and water resources to remain pointing out that there is a possibility of an increase in the water level of various rivers in the state in the next few days alert due to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Supreme Court to hear Manish Sisodia's bail plea on July 14

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the bail plea of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Manish Sisodia, arrested in connection with the Delhi liquor policy irregularities case, on July 14.

Congress chief Kharge expresses grief over loss of lives due to incessant rains in North India

New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to the incidents caused by incessant rainfall in various parts of North India.

Tripura Congress to sit on silent protest to support Rahul Gandhi

Agartala/UNI: Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) to hold a 7-hour Maun Satyagraha (Silent Protest) at Gandhighat here on Wednesday, protesting the move of the central government in support of Rahul Gandhi, TPCC President, Asish Kumar Saha said on Monday.

Bengal panchayat: Re-polling in 697 booths begins

Kolkata/UNI: Repolling for three-tier Panchayat in 697 booths spanning 22 districts of West Bengal began at 7 am on Monday.

Himachal Pradesh: Six more die as monsoon rains cause havoc, toll now 54

Shimla: Monsoon furry continued in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday as six more people died and flash floods and landslides crippled normal life, hitting power and water supplies, prompting the government to close all educational institutions for two days.

Indian community members wave tri-colour, counters pro-Khalistani members in Toronto

Waving tri-colour, members of the Indian community countered pro-Khalistani supporters in front of the Indian consulate in Toronto on Saturday.

Khalistan extremists stoking unrest: A growing concern for Canada

In the tranquil lanes of Canada, a disturbing narrative is unfolding. Roadside signs and posters with violence-inciting content have cropped up, perturbing the peaceful coexistence of the country’s diverse communities.

Terrorism victims express gratitude to Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha for establishing peace

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday interacted with a delegation of civilian victims of terrorist violence and civil society members, who expressed gratitude to the government for establishing peace in Jammu and Kashmir.