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Sudha Murty, in her first Rajya Sabha speech, raises 2 key issues | Watch

Sudha Murty, in her maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha, called for a government-sponsored vaccination programme to combat cervical cancer.

IMD issues ‘orange' alert for Delhi, ‘red' alert in Gujarat amid rainfall | Weather updates

IMD issues ‘orange alert’ in Delhi, ‘red alert’ in Gujarat amid heavy

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children

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Another woman in West Bengal dies by suicide following ‘mob flogging’ amid Tajmul alias ‘JCB’ row

The woman's husband reported that TMC leader Malati Roy and her husband summoned his wife to a meeting, where their supporters allegedly attacked the couple.

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Amarnath Yatra pilgrims jump off moving bus after brakes fail; 10 injured | Video

The breaks of a bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims failed in Jammu and Kashmir, with visuals showing people jumping out of the bus.

Accept defeat, don’t spin mandate: PM Modi to Oppn

In a scathing speech in the Lok Sabha, Modi launched a charged rebuttal of the speech delivered the previous day by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Hathras Stampede: Bodies on ice blocks, kin wait for autopsy; others look for missing loved ones

Hathras Stampede: Bodies on ice blocks, kin wait for autopsy; others look for missing loved ones

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Opposition pulled up for heckling during PM Modi’s speech

The Prime Minister’s reply was marred by sloganeering and protests by a disruptive Opposition, leading to the adoption of a resolution condemning their conduct

Congress seeks debate in Parliament on NEET chaos

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a debate in Parliament on the controversy over medical entrance exam NEET.

33 students fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Kalaburagi

A total of 33 students started having stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea on Monday evening after having their mid-day meal at their school, said Dr Sharanbasappa Ganajalkhed, Kalaburagi DHO

Creation of theatre commands to enhance national security on track: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the creation of theatre commands to bolster national security was on track, the modernisation of the armed forces was in full swing and the government was working on reforms to ensure the…

Work as team, follow rules in House: Modi at NDA Parliamentary meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged lawmakers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to acquaint themselves with issues pertaining to their constituencies, spend more time participating…

NDRF rushes medical team as hospitals reel

51-member medical team and 47 rescuers rushed to assist hospitals in Etah and Aligarh after Hathras stampede. NDRF teams equipped with medical supplies deployed.

Bihar moves top court against HC quota hike order

The state government has contended that state adequately satisfies the parameters required to breach the 50% ceiling on reservation

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Goa Police arrests 2 Karnataka men for duping job seekers

Nashir Ahamad Tigadi of Belagavi and Mohammad Haji of Vijapura have been arrested, the Goa police said on Tuesday

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PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi for waiving posters of deities in Lok Sabha: ‘Jiske darshan hote hain…’

PM Narendra Modi accuses opposition of portraying Hindus as violent, says country won't forget.

Kerala woman, who was missing for 15 years, found to be killed

The confirmation came after the police carried out a several hours-long search by opening up the two septic tanks in the missing woman's husband's home.

PM Narendra Modi's ‘boss move’ offering water to heckling Opposition MPs | WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 135-minute speech in Lok Sabha saw continuous sloganeering on the Manipur issue and heckling by opposition MPs.

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IAF gets new school focused on specialised weapon systems training

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari announced the creation of a weapon systems branch for officers, IAF’s first operational branch since independence, in October 2022.

New offensive by Myanmar’s resistance forces brings fighting closer to Indian border

Indian agencies are keeping a close watch on the situation in Myanmar’s Chin state that shares a 510-km unfenced border with Mizoram

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Abolish NEET exam or grant exemption to Tamil Nadu: DMK demands in Rajya Sabha

Citing recent irregularities, DMK MP P Wilson called for abolishing NEET or granting assent to a bill to exclude Tamil Nadu from the medical entrance exam.

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'Balak buddhi, tumse na ho paaega': PM Modi takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Reacting to Gandhi's speech in the Lower House of the Parliament yesterday, PM Modi said the Congress leader carried out a drama to gain sympathy.

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit

Congress MP urged the central government to take immediate action regarding floods as 19 districts remain affected with death toll rising to 35

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, seeks debate in Parliament on NEET issue

Rahul Gandhi said it would be fitting if the Prime Minister were to lead the debate in the interest of the students

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PM Modi mocks Congress's 'Sirsasana' politics: 'Bachche ka mann behlane...'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he can understand the pain of some, who despite spreading lies, had to face a massive defeat in the Lok Sabha elections.

Delhi court allows Engineer Rashid to take oath as MP, grants parole for 2 hours

The National Investigation Agency on Monday gave its nod to allow Engineer Rashid to take the oath of office as a member of Parliament

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Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, urges to facilitate NEET debate in Parliament

Rahul Gandhi requested Narendra Modi-led government to facilitate a debate on the medical entrance exam NEET issue in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

‘Santushtikaran, not tushtikaran’: PM Modi's attack in Lok Sabha amid Opposition's protest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's address to the joint sitting of Parliament.

107 killed in stampede at religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras

At least 107 people, including mostly women, died in a major stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday.

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1993 Mumbai riots accused arrested after three decades on the run

Sayyad Nadir Shah Abbas Khan, has been arrested by the police on Monday, in connection to the 1993 Mumbai riots, after absconding for 31 years.