Latest News LIVE Updates: Civic officials attacked during anti-encroachment drive
A team of the anti-encroachment department of the Vasai Virar civic body in Maharashtra was allegedly attacked and manhandled by a group of people in Palghar district, an official said on Thursday. The team, led by a senior official of the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation, had gone to the area on Wednesday to take action against encroachments and pull down unauthorised constructions, a civic spokesman told PTI.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Civic officials attacked during anti-encroachment drive
A team of the anti-encroachment department of the Vasai Virar civic body in Maharashtra was allegedly attacked and manhandled by a group of people in Palghar district, an official said on Thursday. The team, led by a senior official of the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation, had gone to the area on Wednesday to take action against encroachments and pull down unauthorised constructions, a civic spokesman told PTI.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi coaching centre deaths: Court grants bail to accused SUV driver
Delhi's Tis Hazari court on Thursday granted bail to Manuj Kathuria, the SUV driver accused in the deaths of three UPSC aspirants at a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar. It was alleged that he drove his vehicle in a rash and negligent manner that caused water to enter the basement. Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh Kumar-IV granted bail to Manuj Kathuria on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 50,000 and a surety in the like amount. However, his bail bond could not be furnished due to reason that the concerned and duty judicial magistrate had risen by the time the order was supplied to the counsel for the accused.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi coaching centre deaths: Court grants bail to accused SUV driver
Delhi's Tis Hazari court on Thursday granted bail to Manuj Kathuria, the SUV driver accused in the deaths of three UPSC aspirants at a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar. It was alleged that he drove his vehicle in a rash and negligent manner that caused water to enter the basement. Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh Kumar-IV granted bail to Manuj Kathuria on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 50,000 and a surety in the like amount. However, his bail bond could not be furnished due to reason that the concerned and duty judicial magistrate had risen by the time the order was supplied to the counsel for the accused.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vietnam PM calls on President Murmu, discusses bilateral issues
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and discussed various issues concerning the two nations, an official release said. Chinh arrived in Delhi on Tuesday on a three-day visit aimed at further expanding the comprehensive strategic ties between the two countries. Welcoming Chinh, the President said India-Vietnam relations are built on the firm foundation of close cultural and historical links and are marked by mutual trust and understanding, and cooperation in international fora, the release issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vietnam PM calls on President Murmu, discusses bilateral issues
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and discussed various issues concerning the two nations, an official release said. Chinh arrived in Delhi on Tuesday on a three-day visit aimed at further expanding the comprehensive strategic ties between the two countries. Welcoming Chinh, the President said India-Vietnam relations are built on the firm foundation of close cultural and historical links and are marked by mutual trust and understanding, and cooperation in international fora, the release issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Gokalpuri road rage incident: Delhi Police spots suspect
A day after a woman was shot dead allegedly by an unidentified man in a road rage incident in the Gokalpuri area, the Delhi Police has spotted a suspect travelling on a two-wheeler from the CCTV footage, officials said. The incident took place at the Gokalpuri flyover at around 3.15 pm on Wednesday when the woman, identified as Simranjeet Kaur (30), was travelling on a motorcycle with her husband Heera Singh and two sons aged 12 and four years.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Gokalpuri road rage incident: Delhi Police spots suspect
A day after a woman was shot dead allegedly by an unidentified man in a road rage incident in the Gokalpuri area, the Delhi Police has spotted a suspect travelling on a two-wheeler from the CCTV footage, officials said. The incident took place at the Gokalpuri flyover at around 3.15 pm on Wednesday when the woman, identified as Simranjeet Kaur (30), was travelling on a motorcycle with her husband Heera Singh and two sons aged 12 and four years.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Himachal Pradesh: Cloudburst occurs in Chamba, loss estimated at Rs 50 to 60 lakh
A cloudburst occurred in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday which caused an estimated loss of Rs 50 to 60 lakh, according to Chamba Sub-Divisional Magistrate Arun Kumar. Chamba SDM Arun Kumar said, "There has been a lot of damage, roads have also been damaged. Instructions have been given to the rest of the officials including field staff, and restoration work is going on. There is no loss of life. There has been damage to 8 to 10 vehicles. There is a temple whose walls have been damaged. Loss worth 50 to 60 lakh has been estimated."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Himachal Pradesh: Cloudburst occurs in Chamba, loss estimated at Rs 50 to 60 lakh
A cloudburst occurred in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday which caused an estimated loss of Rs 50 to 60 lakh, according to Chamba Sub-Divisional Magistrate Arun Kumar. Chamba SDM Arun Kumar said, "There has been a lot of damage, roads have also been damaged. Instructions have been given to the rest of the officials including field staff, and restoration work is going on. There is no loss of life. There has been damage to 8 to 10 vehicles. There is a temple whose walls have been damaged. Loss worth 50 to 60 lakh has been estimated."

Latest News LIVE Updates: HC rejects Muslim side's petition on Mathura temple-mosque dispute, says cases maintainable
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday ruled that the trial in 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura can continue, dismissing a petition filed by the mosque committee that challenged the maintainability of these suits. Justice Mayank Kumar Jain had on June 6 reserved his judgment on the plea moved by the Muslim side. The court has now fixed August 12 as the date for framing of issues. The suits filed by Hindu litigants seek "removal" of the Shahi Idgah mosque adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple.

Latest News LIVE Updates: HC rejects Muslim side's petition on Mathura temple-mosque dispute, says cases maintainable
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday ruled that the trial in 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura can continue, dismissing a petition filed by the mosque committee that challenged the maintainability of these suits. Justice Mayank Kumar Jain had on June 6 reserved his judgment on the plea moved by the Muslim side. The court has now fixed August 12 as the date for framing of issues. The suits filed by Hindu litigants seek "removal" of the Shahi Idgah mosque adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Heavy rains lash Goa, Quepem gets 200 mm; orange alert issued for Friday
The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange alert' forecasting heavy to very heavy rain along with winds of up to 55 kilometres per hour in Goa on Friday. It has also predicted squally weather with wind speed reaching 35 kmph to 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph along and off the Goa coast till August 5 and has advised fisherfolk to not venture into the sea.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Heavy rains lash Goa, Quepem gets 200 mm; orange alert issued for Friday
The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange alert' forecasting heavy to very heavy rain along with winds of up to 55 kilometres per hour in Goa on Friday. It has also predicted squally weather with wind speed reaching 35 kmph to 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph along and off the Goa coast till August 5 and has advised fisherfolk to not venture into the sea.

Latest News LIVE Updates: UP a revenue surplus state now, can meet its requirements: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the state has achieved a revenue surplus status and is now capable of meeting most of its requirements independently. Speaking during the Assembly's monsoon session about the supplementary budget, he said, "To support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of a 5 trillion dollar economy and to establish the state as a one trillion dollar economy, we have introduced a supplementary budget of over Rs 12,000 crore." He said that 44 per cent of the funds from the original budget for the 2024-25 financial year have been released, with 20 per cent already utilized and added that now the size of the basic budget for the 2024-25 financial year has now reached Rs 7.5 lakh crore, which is double the size of the 2015-16 budget.

Latest News LIVE Updates: UP a revenue surplus state now, can meet its requirements: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the state has achieved a revenue surplus status and is now capable of meeting most of its requirements independently. Speaking during the Assembly's monsoon session about the supplementary budget, he said, "To support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of a 5 trillion dollar economy and to establish the state as a one trillion dollar economy, we have introduced a supplementary budget of over Rs 12,000 crore." He said that 44 per cent of the funds from the original budget for the 2024-25 financial year have been released, with 20 per cent already utilized and added that now the size of the basic budget for the 2024-25 financial year has now reached Rs 7.5 lakh crore, which is double the size of the 2015-16 budget.

Latest News LIVE Updates: ED raids man posing as agency official and running IAS coaching centre
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said Thursday it has conducted searches against a man allegedly posing as an IRS officer working in the agency and running an IAS and IPS coaching centre. It said the raids were undertaken in Delhi on Wednesday in connection with an investigation against Manoj Kumar, who is also charged with cheating people by claiming to be an ED officer. The money laundering case stems from a Delhi Police FIR against Kumar, who "impersonated" an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the 2017 batch and claimed that he was currently posted as an additional director with the ED, the federal anti-money laundering probe agency said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: ED raids man posing as agency official and running IAS coaching centre
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said Thursday it has conducted searches against a man allegedly posing as an IRS officer working in the agency and running an IAS and IPS coaching centre. It said the raids were undertaken in Delhi on Wednesday in connection with an investigation against Manoj Kumar, who is also charged with cheating people by claiming to be an ED officer. The money laundering case stems from a Delhi Police FIR against Kumar, who "impersonated" an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the 2017 batch and claimed that he was currently posted as an additional director with the ED, the federal anti-money laundering probe agency said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man, 19, gets two-year rigorous jail term for holding hand of minor girl and expressing love
A special POCSO court in Mumbai has sentenced a 19-year-old man to two years rigorous imprisonment for holding the hand of a minor girl and saying 'I love you'. The special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) court judge, Ashwini Lokhande, held that the words uttered by the accused certainly outraged the modesty of the 14-year-old victim. The court, in its order passed on July 30, pronounced the accused guilty of molestation under the IPC.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man, 19, gets two-year rigorous jail term for holding hand of minor girl and expressing love
A special POCSO court in Mumbai has sentenced a 19-year-old man to two years rigorous imprisonment for holding the hand of a minor girl and saying 'I love you'. The special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) court judge, Ashwini Lokhande, held that the words uttered by the accused certainly outraged the modesty of the 14-year-old victim. The court, in its order passed on July 30, pronounced the accused guilty of molestation under the IPC.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 12 killed in lightning strikes in Bihar
Twelve people were killed by lightning strikes across four districts in Bihar in the last 24 hours, an official statement said on Thursday. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gaya reported five deaths, Jehanabad (3), and Nalanda and Rohtas recorded two each. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased. He also urged people to adhere to advisories from the Disaster Management Department.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 12 killed in lightning strikes in Bihar
Twelve people were killed by lightning strikes across four districts in Bihar in the last 24 hours, an official statement said on Thursday. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gaya reported five deaths, Jehanabad (3), and Nalanda and Rohtas recorded two each. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased. He also urged people to adhere to advisories from the Disaster Management Department.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures
Hezbollah's leader warned Thursday that the conflict with Israel has entered a "new phase," as he addressed mourners at the funeral of a commander from the group who was killed by an Israeli airstrike this week in Beirut. Meanwhile in Tehran, Iran's supreme leader prayed over the body of Hamas' political leader, who was killed in a presumed Israeli assassination. The back-to-back killings have increased fears of an escalation into a wider war, leaving the region waiting to see how Iran and ally Hezbollah will respond.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures
Hezbollah's leader warned Thursday that the conflict with Israel has entered a "new phase," as he addressed mourners at the funeral of a commander from the group who was killed by an Israeli airstrike this week in Beirut. Meanwhile in Tehran, Iran's supreme leader prayed over the body of Hamas' political leader, who was killed in a presumed Israeli assassination. The back-to-back killings have increased fears of an escalation into a wider war, leaving the region waiting to see how Iran and ally Hezbollah will respond.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 8 Indians serving in Russian armed forces died: Govt in Rajya Sabha
Eight Indians working in the Russian armed forces have died and 12 others already left the military, the government said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In reply to a question, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said another 63 individuals are seeking early discharge. "Eight deaths have been reported where the citizenship of the deceased has been verified as Indian," Singh said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 8 Indians serving in Russian armed forces died: Govt in Rajya Sabha
Eight Indians working in the Russian armed forces have died and 12 others already left the military, the government said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In reply to a question, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said another 63 individuals are seeking early discharge. "Eight deaths have been reported where the citizenship of the deceased has been verified as Indian," Singh said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Accept RSS is not registered body, amend ruling in RS: Digvijaya to Dhankhar
Congress MP Digvijaya Singh on Thursday urged Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to accept that the RSS is "not a registered body" under any law in the Constitution and amend his ruling that it is an organisation that has full constitutional rights to participate in the nation's development journey, sources said. In a letter to Dhankhar, Singh quoted the chairman's ruling on Wednesday on an issue when Samajwadi Party's Ramji Lal Suman, in a supplementary question to a question asked by Shiv Sena (UBT) member Priyanka Chaturvedi, raised the issue of "intervention of the RSS in the appointment of NTA Chairman Pradeep Joshi".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Accept RSS is not registered body, amend ruling in RS: Digvijaya to Dhankhar
Congress MP Digvijaya Singh on Thursday urged Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to accept that the RSS is "not a registered body" under any law in the Constitution and amend his ruling that it is an organisation that has full constitutional rights to participate in the nation's development journey, sources said. In a letter to Dhankhar, Singh quoted the chairman's ruling on Wednesday on an issue when Samajwadi Party's Ramji Lal Suman, in a supplementary question to a question asked by Shiv Sena (UBT) member Priyanka Chaturvedi, raised the issue of "intervention of the RSS in the appointment of NTA Chairman Pradeep Joshi".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kharge, Sonia call on Vietnamese PM
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Sonia Gandhi called on Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is on a visit to India, and had a fruitful discussion about strengthening India-Vietnam relations. Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi was also present during the meeting.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kharge, Sonia call on Vietnamese PM
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Sonia Gandhi called on Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is on a visit to India, and had a fruitful discussion about strengthening India-Vietnam relations. Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi was also present during the meeting.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Road projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore to be awarded by road ministry in 3 months: Gadkari
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said his ministry will award road contracts worth Rs 3 lakh crore within three months and close the current financial year with contracts worth Rs 5 lakh crore. Addressing an event here, Gadkari said because of the Lok Sabha elections and the model code of conduct, the speed of awarding road projects was slow in the initial months of the current financial year. "I assure you, within three months, we will finalise the (road) contracts more than Rs 3 lakh crore, and our target is to award over Rs 5 lakh crore of (road) contracts by March 2025," he said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Road projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore to be awarded by road ministry in 3 months: Gadkari
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said his ministry will award road contracts worth Rs 3 lakh crore within three months and close the current financial year with contracts worth Rs 5 lakh crore. Addressing an event here, Gadkari said because of the Lok Sabha elections and the model code of conduct, the speed of awarding road projects was slow in the initial months of the current financial year. "I assure you, within three months, we will finalise the (road) contracts more than Rs 3 lakh crore, and our target is to award over Rs 5 lakh crore of (road) contracts by March 2025," he said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Uttarakhand CM Dhami inspects rain-affected areas in Tehri, Rudraprayag
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a ground inspection of the rain-affected areas in Tehri and Rudraprayag on Thursday. Kedarnath Yatra has been stopped for the time being in view of the safety of the passengers due to landslides at many places on the Kedarnath foot journey route.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Uttarakhand CM Dhami inspects rain-affected areas in Tehri, Rudraprayag
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a ground inspection of the rain-affected areas in Tehri and Rudraprayag on Thursday. Kedarnath Yatra has been stopped for the time being in view of the safety of the passengers due to landslides at many places on the Kedarnath foot journey route.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Child dies after metal gate of housing society falls on her in Pimpri Chinchwad
A three-and-half-year-old girl died after the metal gate of a housing society in Pimpri Chinchwad in Pune fell on her, a police official said on Thursday. The incident took place in Bopkhel on Wednesday when she was playing with other children, he said. A video of the incident, which showed a child running towards a house to inform residents, went viral on social media. In the video, a man can be seen arriving at the site and lifting the injured child.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Child dies after metal gate of housing society falls on her in Pimpri Chinchwad
A three-and-half-year-old girl died after the metal gate of a housing society in Pimpri Chinchwad in Pune fell on her, a police official said on Thursday. The incident took place in Bopkhel on Wednesday when she was playing with other children, he said. A video of the incident, which showed a child running towards a house to inform residents, went viral on social media. In the video, a man can be seen arriving at the site and lifting the injured child.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Backwardness within SCs roadblock to substantive equality: CJI Chandrachud
The backwardness within the Scheduled Castes (SC) is a roadblock to achieving "substantive equality" and sub-classification is one of the means to realise it, the Supreme Court said on Thursday. The remarks were made by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud in his 140-page majority judgement by which the Supreme Court held that states are constitutionally empowered to make sub-classifications within the SCs for granting quota inside the quota as they form a socially heterogeneous class.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Backwardness within SCs roadblock to substantive equality: CJI Chandrachud
The backwardness within the Scheduled Castes (SC) is a roadblock to achieving "substantive equality" and sub-classification is one of the means to realise it, the Supreme Court said on Thursday. The remarks were made by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud in his 140-page majority judgement by which the Supreme Court held that states are constitutionally empowered to make sub-classifications within the SCs for granting quota inside the quota as they form a socially heterogeneous class.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Shiromani Akali Dal expels patron Sukhdev Dhindsa for 'anti-party activities'
The Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday expelled its patron and senior leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa from primary membership for "anti-party activities". The decision came a day after the senior Akali leader took on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and rejected the expulsion of eight rebel leaders. The Badal-led outfit earlier expelled eight leaders, including former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and ex-Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Bibi Jagir Kaur, who revolted against the party chief, for alleged anti-party activities.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Shiromani Akali Dal expels patron Sukhdev Dhindsa for 'anti-party activities'
The Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday expelled its patron and senior leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa from primary membership for "anti-party activities". The decision came a day after the senior Akali leader took on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and rejected the expulsion of eight rebel leaders. The Badal-led outfit earlier expelled eight leaders, including former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and ex-Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Bibi Jagir Kaur, who revolted against the party chief, for alleged anti-party activities.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Tehsil office accountant held by ACB for bribery in Gondia
An accountant in the tehsil office in Gondia was held on Thursday for allegedly seeking and accepting a bribe from a health worker, a Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau official said. Suresh Ramkishore Sharnagat (36), an accountant on contractual basis attached to the tehsil health office in Goregaon here, had sought Rs 3,000 to clear the complainant's incentive arrears of Rs 16,500, Inspector Atul Tawade said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Tehsil office accountant held by ACB for bribery in Gondia
An accountant in the tehsil office in Gondia was held on Thursday for allegedly seeking and accepting a bribe from a health worker, a Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau official said. Suresh Ramkishore Sharnagat (36), an accountant on contractual basis attached to the tehsil health office in Goregaon here, had sought Rs 3,000 to clear the complainant's incentive arrears of Rs 16,500, Inspector Atul Tawade said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Met forecasts heavy rain in south Bengal till Friday
The Met office has forecast heavy rain in south Bengal till Friday morning, with all districts in the region experiencing moderate to heavy downpours on Thursday, disrupting normal life. The coastal district of South 24 Parganas saw significant rainfall, with Port Canning recording 92 mm over nine hours until 5:30 PM.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Met forecasts heavy rain in south Bengal till Friday
The Met office has forecast heavy rain in south Bengal till Friday morning, with all districts in the region experiencing moderate to heavy downpours on Thursday, disrupting normal life. The coastal district of South 24 Parganas saw significant rainfall, with Port Canning recording 92 mm over nine hours until 5:30 PM.

Latest News LIVE Updates: One fisherman suspected dead as boat capsizes after collision with Lankan navy vessel
A fisherman from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram died and another went missing when their boat capsized mid-sea when a Sri Lankan Navy ship collided with it, a senior official said here on Thursday. Two other fishermen from the capsized boat who sustained injuries have been detained by the Sri Lankan authorities.

Latest News LIVE Updates: One fisherman suspected dead as boat capsizes after collision with Lankan navy vessel
A fisherman from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram died and another went missing when their boat capsized mid-sea when a Sri Lankan Navy ship collided with it, a senior official said here on Thursday. Two other fishermen from the capsized boat who sustained injuries have been detained by the Sri Lankan authorities.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rajasthan: Three people swept away in Kalisindh river amid heavy rain
Three people, including a woman, riding on a motor bike through over flowing Gagron bridge were swept away and went missing into Kalisindh river in Jhalawar district on Thursday afternoon, police said. The incident took place place around 4 pm when the three persons ventured riding through overflowing Gagron bridge in the area, said Mandawar Police Station SHO Mahaveer Prasad.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rajasthan: Three people swept away in Kalisindh river amid heavy rain
Three people, including a woman, riding on a motor bike through over flowing Gagron bridge were swept away and went missing into Kalisindh river in Jhalawar district on Thursday afternoon, police said. The incident took place place around 4 pm when the three persons ventured riding through overflowing Gagron bridge in the area, said Mandawar Police Station SHO Mahaveer Prasad.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Modi government's promise of doubling farmers' income a "jumla": Cong MP Surjewala
Senior Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Thursday took potshots at the Modi government, saying its promise to double farmers' income by 2022 has turned out to be a "jumla" as their earnings have actually gone down. Initiating a discussion on the working of the agriculture ministry in the Rajya Sabha, Surjewala also attacked the BJP for ignoring the interests of the poor.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Modi government's promise of doubling farmers' income a "jumla": Cong MP Surjewala
Senior Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Thursday took potshots at the Modi government, saying its promise to double farmers' income by 2022 has turned out to be a "jumla" as their earnings have actually gone down. Initiating a discussion on the working of the agriculture ministry in the Rajya Sabha, Surjewala also attacked the BJP for ignoring the interests of the poor.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Government policies have potential to boost Rupee: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, expressed hope that government efforts to boost semiconductor manufacturing, domestic shipping and a reduction in imports of oilseeds, rubber, and pulses will help the rupee appreciate against the dollar. The Union Minister was speaking at the ASSOCHAM's launch event of the book titled "Bharat@100: Envisioning Tomorrow's Economic Powerhouse" written by former Chief Economic Advisor KV Subramanian.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Government policies have potential to boost Rupee: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, expressed hope that government efforts to boost semiconductor manufacturing, domestic shipping and a reduction in imports of oilseeds, rubber, and pulses will help the rupee appreciate against the dollar. The Union Minister was speaking at the ASSOCHAM's launch event of the book titled "Bharat@100: Envisioning Tomorrow's Economic Powerhouse" written by former Chief Economic Advisor KV Subramanian.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Landslides in Wayanad a national disaster: LoP Rahul Gandhi
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said it was painful to see people who have lost family members and homes in the massive landslides that hit Wayanad and termed it a "national disaster." Gandhi, a former MP from Wayanad, said it was a "terrible tragedy for Wayanad, Kerala, and the nation."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Landslides in Wayanad a national disaster: LoP Rahul Gandhi
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said it was painful to see people who have lost family members and homes in the massive landslides that hit Wayanad and termed it a "national disaster." Gandhi, a former MP from Wayanad, said it was a "terrible tragedy for Wayanad, Kerala, and the nation."

Latest News LIVE Updates: India may record above-normal rainfall in August, September: IMD
India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. Prediction of above-normal rain means there's a high possibility of landslides and floods.

Latest News LIVE Updates: India may record above-normal rainfall in August, September: IMD
India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. Prediction of above-normal rain means there's a high possibility of landslides and floods.

Latest News LIVE Updates: States must identify creamy layer among SCs and STs, deny them quotas: Justice Gavai
States must evolve a policy for identifying the creamy layer even among the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Schedule Tribes (ST) and deny them the benefit of reservation, Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai said on Thursday. Justice Gavai penned a separate but concurring judgement in which the top court by a majority verdict said states are empowered to make sub-classifications of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for granting quotas within the reserved category to uplift those who belong to the more underprivileged castes.

Latest News LIVE Updates: States must identify creamy layer among SCs and STs, deny them quotas: Justice Gavai
States must evolve a policy for identifying the creamy layer even among the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Schedule Tribes (ST) and deny them the benefit of reservation, Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai said on Thursday. Justice Gavai penned a separate but concurring judgement in which the top court by a majority verdict said states are empowered to make sub-classifications of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for granting quotas within the reserved category to uplift those who belong to the more underprivileged castes.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 'Why this helplessness'? HC slams Maharashtra govt for failure to act against illegal hawkers
The Bombay High Court on Thursday rebuked the Maharashtra government for failing to fully implement the provisions of an Act against unauthorised hawkers and instead getting into a blame game with the Mumbai civic body while citizens continue to suffer. Expressing dismay over non-execution of its orders passed from time to time, the HC cautioned that if forced, then it would not shy away from exercising contempt jurisdiction.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 'Why this helplessness'? HC slams Maharashtra govt for failure to act against illegal hawkers
The Bombay High Court on Thursday rebuked the Maharashtra government for failing to fully implement the provisions of an Act against unauthorised hawkers and instead getting into a blame game with the Mumbai civic body while citizens continue to suffer. Expressing dismay over non-execution of its orders passed from time to time, the HC cautioned that if forced, then it would not shy away from exercising contempt jurisdiction.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Centre, states should ensure backward sections within SCs get reservation: CPI(M)
The CPI (M) on Thursday said the Supreme Court has settled an issue of "longstanding contention" by holding that sub-classification of Scheduled Castes is permissible and asserted that the Centre and states must ensure that backward sections of Scheduled Castes get reservation. A seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud held by a 6:1 majority that the further sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by states can be permitted to ensure grant of quota to more backward castes inside these groups.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Centre, states should ensure backward sections within SCs get reservation: CPI(M)
The CPI (M) on Thursday said the Supreme Court has settled an issue of "longstanding contention" by holding that sub-classification of Scheduled Castes is permissible and asserted that the Centre and states must ensure that backward sections of Scheduled Castes get reservation. A seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud held by a 6:1 majority that the further sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by states can be permitted to ensure grant of quota to more backward castes inside these groups.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi govt to seek Rs 5,200 crore for MCD from Centre
Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said the MCD, like other urban local bodies, should get grants from the Centre and that he will write to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking Rs 5,200 crore for the civic body. At a press conference here with Mayor Shelly Oberoi, the urban development minister said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) needs central grants to develop infrastructure like drains and roads.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi govt to seek Rs 5,200 crore for MCD from Centre
Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said the MCD, like other urban local bodies, should get grants from the Centre and that he will write to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking Rs 5,200 crore for the civic body. At a press conference here with Mayor Shelly Oberoi, the urban development minister said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) needs central grants to develop infrastructure like drains and roads.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Teen spends four days with mother's body in Thane district: Police
A 14-year-old boy spent four days with his mother's body in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Thursday. The 44-year-old woman died in their flat at a housing complex in the Kalyan area and the matter came to light after neighbours complained of a foul smell on the premises.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Teen spends four days with mother's body in Thane district: Police
A 14-year-old boy spent four days with his mother's body in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Thursday. The 44-year-old woman died in their flat at a housing complex in the Kalyan area and the matter came to light after neighbours complained of a foul smell on the premises.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Opposition parties want Rajya Sabha to discuss working of Home Ministry
With Rajya Sabha taking up discussions on the working of certain ministries after the Budget presentation, opposition parties have demanded that the home ministry be among the four to be discussed. The proposal for discussing the Home Ministry was made by the Trinamool Congress at a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on Tuesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Opposition parties want Rajya Sabha to discuss working of Home Ministry
With Rajya Sabha taking up discussions on the working of certain ministries after the Budget presentation, opposition parties have demanded that the home ministry be among the four to be discussed. The proposal for discussing the Home Ministry was made by the Trinamool Congress at a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on Tuesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi court denies anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar
A Delhi court on Thursday denied anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and PwD (person with disabilities) quota benefits. Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala said Delhi Police "must also investigate if anyone from inside the UPSC helped Khedkar".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi court denies anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar
A Delhi court on Thursday denied anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and PwD (person with disabilities) quota benefits. Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala said Delhi Police "must also investigate if anyone from inside the UPSC helped Khedkar".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kanwariyas block road near Rajouri Garden: Delhi Police
Delhi Police has received a message of the kanwariyas blocking road near Rajouri Garden after their vehicle was damaged, officials on Thursday said. "An information was received in Rajouri Garden police station regarding a viral video that kanwariyas jammed road in Rajouri Garden close to metro station. Local police responded promptly and reached the spot," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (west) Vichitra Veer.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kanwariyas block road near Rajouri Garden: Delhi Police
Delhi Police has received a message of the kanwariyas blocking road near Rajouri Garden after their vehicle was damaged, officials on Thursday said. "An information was received in Rajouri Garden police station regarding a viral video that kanwariyas jammed road in Rajouri Garden close to metro station. Local police responded promptly and reached the spot," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (west) Vichitra Veer.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 4 MNS workers held for vandalising NCP MLC Mitkari's car; he says police shielding accused
Police on Thursday detained four Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers in connection with the attack on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLC Amol Mitkari's car in Akola two days ago, an official said. The NCP legislator, however, held a protest outside the district Superintendent of Police (SP) office here, alleging that the police were taking no against the accused and shielding them.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 4 MNS workers held for vandalising NCP MLC Mitkari's car; he says police shielding accused
Police on Thursday detained four Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers in connection with the attack on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLC Amol Mitkari's car in Akola two days ago, an official said. The NCP legislator, however, held a protest outside the district Superintendent of Police (SP) office here, alleging that the police were taking no against the accused and shielding them.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Thief breaks into temple in Thane district, takes away cash box containing Rs 6,000
A thief broke into a temple and decamped with the 'hundi' (cash box) containing Rs 6,000 in Thane district, police said on Thursday. The accused, who targeted Radhakrishna Temple in the Khadegolawali area of Kalyan town, is currently lodged in Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai in connection with another crime which he committed after the theft at the shrine on the intervening night of July 13-14, said an official.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Thief breaks into temple in Thane district, takes away cash box containing Rs 6,000
A thief broke into a temple and decamped with the 'hundi' (cash box) containing Rs 6,000 in Thane district, police said on Thursday. The accused, who targeted Radhakrishna Temple in the Khadegolawali area of Kalyan town, is currently lodged in Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai in connection with another crime which he committed after the theft at the shrine on the intervening night of July 13-14, said an official.

Latest News LIVE Updates: CM Shinde attacks Uddhav over challenge to Fadnavis; takes jibe about strength
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday took a swipe at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over the latter's dare to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and said those talking of challenging others must realise if they have the strength to do so. Thackeray on Wednesday threw down a challenge to Fadnavis saying "either you will be there, or I will". "Anil Deshmukh recently spoke about how Fadnavis planned to put me and (Uddhav's son) Aaditya behind bars. After tolerating everything, I now stand with determination. Either you will be there, or I will," Thackeray said, indicating how acrimonious the relations between the two former good friends have become.

Latest News LIVE Updates: CM Shinde attacks Uddhav over challenge to Fadnavis; takes jibe about strength
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday took a swipe at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over the latter's dare to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and said those talking of challenging others must realise if they have the strength to do so. Thackeray on Wednesday threw down a challenge to Fadnavis saying "either you will be there, or I will". "Anil Deshmukh recently spoke about how Fadnavis planned to put me and (Uddhav's son) Aaditya behind bars. After tolerating everything, I now stand with determination. Either you will be there, or I will," Thackeray said, indicating how acrimonious the relations between the two former good friends have become.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Farmers burn effigies of BJP in Punjab, Haryana
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, spearheading farmers' stir in support of their demands including a legal guarantee of minimum support price for crops, on Thursday held protests against the BJP at many places in Punjab and Haryana. Protesting farmers burnt effigies of the BJP at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana. They also burnt effigies at places, including Amritsar, Moga, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Sonipat and Panchkula.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Farmers burn effigies of BJP in Punjab, Haryana
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, spearheading farmers' stir in support of their demands including a legal guarantee of minimum support price for crops, on Thursday held protests against the BJP at many places in Punjab and Haryana. Protesting farmers burnt effigies of the BJP at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana. They also burnt effigies at places, including Amritsar, Moga, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Sonipat and Panchkula.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Wayanad landslide rescue mission a massive one, says Kerala CM Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the rescue mission in landslides-hit Mundakkai region in Wayanad might take some more days and appointed a cabinet sub-committee comprising four ministers to coordinate the rescue efforts. The four ministers will be camping in Wayanad, which witnessed landslides triggered by torrential rains resulting in 173 deaths so far, to coordinate the rescue efforts.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Wayanad landslide rescue mission a massive one, says Kerala CM Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the rescue mission in landslides-hit Mundakkai region in Wayanad might take some more days and appointed a cabinet sub-committee comprising four ministers to coordinate the rescue efforts. The four ministers will be camping in Wayanad, which witnessed landslides triggered by torrential rains resulting in 173 deaths so far, to coordinate the rescue efforts.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Israel strikes loaded rocket launchers in Khan Yunis
The Israeli army continued operations in the southern Gaza cities of Khan Yunis and Rafah during the past day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning. In Khan Yunis, loaded launchers aimed at Israel were struck. Troops continued pressing Hamas in Rafah's Tel al-Sultan neighborhood. Soldiers dismantled a structure rigged with explosives that had been used by Hamas.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Israel strikes loaded rocket launchers in Khan Yunis
The Israeli army continued operations in the southern Gaza cities of Khan Yunis and Rafah during the past day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning. In Khan Yunis, loaded launchers aimed at Israel were struck. Troops continued pressing Hamas in Rafah's Tel al-Sultan neighborhood. Soldiers dismantled a structure rigged with explosives that had been used by Hamas.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sugarcane plantation area in Marathwada may go down this year: Official
The area under sugarcane cultivation in Maharashtra's Marathwada region is expected to go down this year, going by a report submitted by the agriculture department, a top official said on Thursday. The Maharashtra Sugar Commissioner's office has gathered data on sugarcane plantations from the agriculture department's report, based on the rainfall received till July 31.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sugarcane plantation area in Marathwada may go down this year: Official
The area under sugarcane cultivation in Maharashtra's Marathwada region is expected to go down this year, going by a report submitted by the agriculture department, a top official said on Thursday. The Maharashtra Sugar Commissioner's office has gathered data on sugarcane plantations from the agriculture department's report, based on the rainfall received till July 31.

Latest News LIVE Updates: NCPCR demands action on alleged gang-rape case in Ayodhya
Taking suo motu cognizance of a disturbing case involving the alleged gang-rape of a 12-year-old girl in Ayodhya by a local political leader and his associates, the apex child rights body NCPCR demanded stringent action against the accused. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in a letter addressed to the senior superintendent of police (SSP) in Ayodhya highlighted the severity of the allegations, which include the making of a video of the assault.

Latest News LIVE Updates: NCPCR demands action on alleged gang-rape case in Ayodhya
Taking suo motu cognizance of a disturbing case involving the alleged gang-rape of a 12-year-old girl in Ayodhya by a local political leader and his associates, the apex child rights body NCPCR demanded stringent action against the accused. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in a letter addressed to the senior superintendent of police (SSP) in Ayodhya highlighted the severity of the allegations, which include the making of a video of the assault.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Every Indian filled with happiness, says PM Modi over shooter Kusale's win in 2024 Paris Olympics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded shooter Swapnil Kusale's bronze-winning performance at the Olympics as "exceptional", noting he is the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the category. Kusale clinched the first ever Olympic bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking the country's overall tally to three at the ongoing Paris Games here on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Every Indian filled with happiness, says PM Modi over shooter Kusale's win in 2024 Paris Olympics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded shooter Swapnil Kusale's bronze-winning performance at the Olympics as "exceptional", noting he is the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the category. Kusale clinched the first ever Olympic bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking the country's overall tally to three at the ongoing Paris Games here on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vivek Ramaswamy accuses Kamala Harris of leaning into 'identity politics
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of leaning into 'identity politics' and claimed that she only considered herself Indian-American when "convenient." Ramaswamy, who supports for president and the Republican Party's nominee Donald Trump now, said that Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, leaned on her Indian American heritage while running for office in California, where there is a significant Asian American population, but has since shifted her focus away from that identity on the national stage. The 38-year-old Indian-American biotech entrepreneur drew a comparison between Harris' heritage and his own to share his views on the subject.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vivek Ramaswamy accuses Kamala Harris of leaning into 'identity politics
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of leaning into 'identity politics' and claimed that she only considered herself Indian-American when "convenient." Ramaswamy, who supports for president and the Republican Party's nominee Donald Trump now, said that Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, leaned on her Indian American heritage while running for office in California, where there is a significant Asian American population, but has since shifted her focus away from that identity on the national stage. The 38-year-old Indian-American biotech entrepreneur drew a comparison between Harris' heritage and his own to share his views on the subject.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 18 Jharkhand BJP MLAs suspended from assembly, removed by marshals; oppn says black day
Eighteen Jharkhand BJP MLAs were suspended from the assembly till 2 PM of August 2 and were removed by marshals after they refused to leave the House on Thursday. Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto took action against the BJP members after they created ruckus in the House in protest against the eviction of opposition MLAs by marshals on the previous day and Chief Minister Hemant Soren's "refusal" to reply to their queries. Leader of the Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri alleged that dictatorship prevails in Jharkhand, since the BJP MLAs did not hurl bombs in the House as was done by revolutionaries in Delhi assembly in 1929 but followed the non-violent path of Mahatma Gandhi. (PTI)

Latest News LIVE Updates: 18 Jharkhand BJP MLAs suspended from assembly, removed by marshals; oppn says black day
Eighteen Jharkhand BJP MLAs were suspended from the assembly till 2 PM of August 2 and were removed by marshals after they refused to leave the House on Thursday. Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto took action against the BJP members after they created ruckus in the House in protest against the eviction of opposition MLAs by marshals on the previous day and Chief Minister Hemant Soren's "refusal" to reply to their queries. Leader of the Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri alleged that dictatorship prevails in Jharkhand, since the BJP MLAs did not hurl bombs in the House as was done by revolutionaries in Delhi assembly in 1929 but followed the non-violent path of Mahatma Gandhi. (PTI)

Latest News LIVE Updates: Indian fisherman dies in collision between Sri Lankan vessel and Indian fishing boat
An Indian fisherman was killed and another went missing following a collision on Thursday morning between a Sri Lankan naval vessel and an Indian fishing boat around five nautical miles north of Katchatheevu Island, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The Sri Lankan acting high commissioner was called to the MEA and a strong protest was registered over the incident, it said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Indian fisherman dies in collision between Sri Lankan vessel and Indian fishing boat
An Indian fisherman was killed and another went missing following a collision on Thursday morning between a Sri Lankan naval vessel and an Indian fishing boat around five nautical miles north of Katchatheevu Island, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The Sri Lankan acting high commissioner was called to the MEA and a strong protest was registered over the incident, it said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Over 200 deaths recorded following Wayanad landslides, bodies being recovered, says NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi
NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi said that over 200 deaths have been declared and bodies were being recovered on Thursday following the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad. DIG Shahedi said that there are sufficient teams of central forces in the affected site to undertake the rescue operations. Two massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad in the early hours of July 30, causing extensive destruction, loss of lives, and injury to hundreds, as per the Kerala Revenue Department.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Over 200 deaths recorded following Wayanad landslides, bodies being recovered, says NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi
NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi said that over 200 deaths have been declared and bodies were being recovered on Thursday following the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad. DIG Shahedi said that there are sufficient teams of central forces in the affected site to undertake the rescue operations. Two massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad in the early hours of July 30, causing extensive destruction, loss of lives, and injury to hundreds, as per the Kerala Revenue Department.

Latest News LIVE Updates: CM Rangasamy to present Puducherry budget for 2024-25 in Assembly on Aug 2
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy will present the budget of the Union territory for the fiscal 2024-25 on the floor of the House on Friday, official sources said. The CM, holding the Finance portfolio, would present the budget at 9 am tomorrow, they said. The budget session of the territorial assembly began on July 31.

Latest News LIVE Updates: CM Rangasamy to present Puducherry budget for 2024-25 in Assembly on Aug 2
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy will present the budget of the Union territory for the fiscal 2024-25 on the floor of the House on Friday, official sources said. The CM, holding the Finance portfolio, would present the budget at 9 am tomorrow, they said. The budget session of the territorial assembly began on July 31.

Latest News LIVE Updates: India likely to get above-normal rainfall in August, September, says IMD&nbsp;&nbsp;
India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. An IMD official also informed that above-normal maximum temperatures are expected over most parts of the country.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: India likely to get above-normal rainfall in August, September, says IMD&nbsp;&nbsp;
India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. An IMD official also informed that above-normal maximum temperatures are expected over most parts of the country.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three electrocuted near metro station after heavy rainfall
Three people were electrocuted after coming into contact with electric wires under a tree near IFFCO Chowk Metro Station here, police said on Thursday. According to the police, the incident took place late on Wednesday night following heavy rainfall in the area. The victims, employed at private companies, were on their way home from office when the incident occurred, they added.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three electrocuted near metro station after heavy rainfall
Three people were electrocuted after coming into contact with electric wires under a tree near IFFCO Chowk Metro Station here, police said on Thursday. According to the police, the incident took place late on Wednesday night following heavy rainfall in the area. The victims, employed at private companies, were on their way home from office when the incident occurred, they added.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 10 people die due to the heavy rains in Kedarnath
At least 10 people have died and the concrete bridge and footbridge on the Kedarnath route have been damaged, following heavy rain in the area informed Uttarakhand State Disaster Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Thursday. "All the routes of Chardham are open, only the footpath in Kedarnath has been obstructed. 100 other routes are obstructed; efforts are being made continuously to open them" the Chief secretary said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 10 people die due to the heavy rains in Kedarnath
At least 10 people have died and the concrete bridge and footbridge on the Kedarnath route have been damaged, following heavy rain in the area informed Uttarakhand State Disaster Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Thursday. "All the routes of Chardham are open, only the footpath in Kedarnath has been obstructed. 100 other routes are obstructed; efforts are being made continuously to open them" the Chief secretary said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka arrive in Kerala, to visit landslide-hit Wayanad
Congress leader and former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Kerala on Thursday and will visit various relief camps set up in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad district, party sources said. Gandhi, who won from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in the 2019 general elections, had again won from here this year. However, as he also won from the Raebareli LS seat in Uttar Pradesh, he gave up the Wayanad constituency from where Priyanka is expected to contest when a by-election is held there.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka arrive in Kerala, to visit landslide-hit Wayanad
Congress leader and former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Kerala on Thursday and will visit various relief camps set up in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad district, party sources said. Gandhi, who won from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in the 2019 general elections, had again won from here this year. However, as he also won from the Raebareli LS seat in Uttar Pradesh, he gave up the Wayanad constituency from where Priyanka is expected to contest when a by-election is held there.

Latest News LIVE Updates: BSF foils infiltration bid along IB in J-K's Samba, intruder shot dead
A Pakistani intruder was gunned down by BSF troops along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior officer said on Thursday. The officer asserted that anyone stepping his foot on Indian soil with "nefarious design&iquest; will meet the same fate. The 45-year-old unarmed intruder was neutralised near the Khora post in Manguchek area after he sneaked into this side from Pakistan post Tugliyalpur late Wednesday night, officials said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: BSF foils infiltration bid along IB in J-K's Samba, intruder shot dead
A Pakistani intruder was gunned down by BSF troops along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior officer said on Thursday. The officer asserted that anyone stepping his foot on Indian soil with "nefarious design&iquest; will meet the same fate. The 45-year-old unarmed intruder was neutralised near the Khora post in Manguchek area after he sneaked into this side from Pakistan post Tugliyalpur late Wednesday night, officials said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC grills Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar, accused in Swati Maliwal assault case, asks if 'goon' entered CM's home 
"Is this kind of goon supposed to work in the CM's residence,: the Supreme Court asked on Thursday as it came down heavily on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar who allegedly assaulted AAP MP Swati Maliwal earlier this year. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan posted Kumar's bail plea for next Wednesday and told senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi that the court was shocked with the details of the incident recorded by the Delhi High Court.

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC grills Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar, accused in Swati Maliwal assault case, asks if 'goon' entered CM's home 
"Is this kind of goon supposed to work in the CM's residence,: the Supreme Court asked on Thursday as it came down heavily on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar who allegedly assaulted AAP MP Swati Maliwal earlier this year. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan posted Kumar's bail plea for next Wednesday and told senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi that the court was shocked with the details of the incident recorded by the Delhi High Court.

Latest News LIVE Updates: There is exceptional backwardness in Maratha community, its members deserve quota, Commission to HC
There is an "exceptional backwardness" among persons from the Maratha community and the entire group is looked down upon, hence they deserve reservation in educational institutions and government jobs, a Backward Classes Commission has submitted to the Bombay High Court. The Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes (MSCBC) filed an affidavit on July 26 as directed by the high court in response to a bunch of petitions challenging reservation granted to persons from the Maratha community. It also said that as per the data relating to 10 years' statistics of suicides committed by open category persons, more than 94 per cent belonged to the Maratha community.

Latest News LIVE Updates: There is exceptional backwardness in Maratha community, its members deserve quota, Commission to HC
There is an "exceptional backwardness" among persons from the Maratha community and the entire group is looked down upon, hence they deserve reservation in educational institutions and government jobs, a Backward Classes Commission has submitted to the Bombay High Court. The Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes (MSCBC) filed an affidavit on July 26 as directed by the high court in response to a bunch of petitions challenging reservation granted to persons from the Maratha community. It also said that as per the data relating to 10 years' statistics of suicides committed by open category persons, more than 94 per cent belonged to the Maratha community.

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi monitoring situation in Himachal Pradesh in wake of heavy rains, cloudburst
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the situation in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh in the wake of heavy rains and cloudbursts in the state, sources said on Thursday. He has asked top officials to ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected. Relief operations are underway in full swing, sources added. Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to assess the situation following a cloudburst that caused significant disruption in Shimla, Mandi and Kullu districts and said that the incidents of cloudburst are "extremely sad." (ANI)

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi monitoring situation in Himachal Pradesh in wake of heavy rains, cloudburst
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the situation in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh in the wake of heavy rains and cloudbursts in the state, sources said on Thursday. He has asked top officials to ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected. Relief operations are underway in full swing, sources added. Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to assess the situation following a cloudburst that caused significant disruption in Shimla, Mandi and Kullu districts and said that the incidents of cloudburst are "extremely sad." (ANI)

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rains wreak havoc in HP; three killed, 40 missing
Three people were killed and about 40 went missing after two separate incidents of cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh where rains washed away many houses and roads and left two hydro power projects damaged, officials said on Thursday. A cloudburst at Samagh Khud (nallah) in Rampur subdivision of Shimla district left two people dead and 28 others missing, Superintendent of Police (SP), Shimla Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, told PTI. Two people have been rescued from the spot. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anupam Kashyap said the cloudburst occurred close to 1 am.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rains wreak havoc in HP; three killed, 40 missing
Three people were killed and about 40 went missing after two separate incidents of cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh where rains washed away many houses and roads and left two hydro power projects damaged, officials said on Thursday. A cloudburst at Samagh Khud (nallah) in Rampur subdivision of Shimla district left two people dead and 28 others missing, Superintendent of Police (SP), Shimla Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, told PTI. Two people have been rescued from the spot. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anupam Kashyap said the cloudburst occurred close to 1 am.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Heavy overnight rain leaves seven people dead in U'khand
Seven people, including three of a family, were killed and as many injured in Uttarakhand as heavy rains triggered many incidents of house collapse, flooding of areas and rise in water levels in several rivers of the state, officials said on Thursday. Four people also went missing in rain-related incidents in Dehradun, Haldwani and Chamoli. Two people were swept away by the waters of an overflowing seasonal canal in Raipur area of Dehradun, the disaster control room here said. Body of one has been recovered while a search is on to find the other, it said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Heavy overnight rain leaves seven people dead in U'khand
Seven people, including three of a family, were killed and as many injured in Uttarakhand as heavy rains triggered many incidents of house collapse, flooding of areas and rise in water levels in several rivers of the state, officials said on Thursday. Four people also went missing in rain-related incidents in Dehradun, Haldwani and Chamoli. Two people were swept away by the waters of an overflowing seasonal canal in Raipur area of Dehradun, the disaster control room here said. Body of one has been recovered while a search is on to find the other, it said.

Latest News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;IIT-Bombay study unearths ancient geological history of Saurashtra Basin
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the&nbsp;Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) has uncovered the ancient geological history of the Saurashtra Basin in western India. Their research dates the minerals found in the sediments, revealing the paths of ancient rivers and the geological evolution of the region. Covering 2,40,000 square kilometres, this basin, hidden beneath volcanic rocks, provides valuable insights into India&rsquo;s past and ancient supercontinent configurations....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/iit-bombay-study-unearths-ancient-geological-history-of-saurashtra-basin-23370318" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read More</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;IIT-Bombay study unearths ancient geological history of Saurashtra Basin
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the&nbsp;Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) has uncovered the ancient geological history of the Saurashtra Basin in western India. Their research dates the minerals found in the sediments, revealing the paths of ancient rivers and the geological evolution of the region. Covering 2,40,000 square kilometres, this basin, hidden beneath volcanic rocks, provides valuable insights into India&rsquo;s past and ancient supercontinent configurations....Read More

Latest News LIVE Updates: States empowered to make sub-classification in SCs, STs for quotas inside reserved category, says SC
In a majority verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that states are empowered to make sub-classifications of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for granting quotas inside the reserved category to uplift more underprivileged castes. A seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud held by a 6:1 majority that the further sub-classification of SCs and STs by states can be permitted to ensure the grant of quota to more backward castes inside these groups.

Latest News LIVE Updates: States empowered to make sub-classification in SCs, STs for quotas inside reserved category, says SC
In a majority verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that states are empowered to make sub-classifications of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for granting quotas inside the reserved category to uplift more underprivileged castes. A seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud held by a 6:1 majority that the further sub-classification of SCs and STs by states can be permitted to ensure the grant of quota to more backward castes inside these groups.

Latest News LIVE Updates: The water level in Beas River has increased due to heavy rains in the region; latest aerial visuals from the region
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Latest News LIVE Updates: The SDRF team is at the spot in Shimla for the search and rescue operation where 36 people are missing and 2 bodies have been recovered so far after a cloudburst in the Samej Khad of ​​Rampur area in Shimla district.&nbsp;
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Latest News LIVE Updates: The SDRF team is at the spot in Shimla for the search and rescue operation where 36 people are missing and 2 bodies have been recovered so far after a cloudburst in the Samej Khad of ​​Rampur area in Shimla district.&nbsp;

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Latest News LIVE Updates: Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha on water leakage in Parliament lobby
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding water leakage in the Parliament lobby. In his notice, Manickam Tagore stated that the water leakage highlights "potential issues with the building's weather resilience, just one year after its completion." "I rise to address concerns following yesterday's heavy rains, which caused water leaks inside the Parliament lobby along the path used by our President of India when entering the new Parliament building," the Congress MP said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha on water leakage in Parliament lobby
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding water leakage in the Parliament lobby. In his notice, Manickam Tagore stated that the water leakage highlights "potential issues with the building's weather resilience, just one year after its completion." "I rise to address concerns following yesterday's heavy rains, which caused water leaks inside the Parliament lobby along the path used by our President of India when entering the new Parliament building," the Congress MP said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi Traffic police receives around 50 complaints regarding waterlogging issues due to heavy rainfall
Amid heavy rainfall in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday received over 50 complaints regarding waterlogging issues from across Delhi from 6 pm till midnight. According to the Delhi Traffic Police control room, they received around 50 calls for waterlogging and several calls for traffic jams from 6 PM till midnight. Local traffic police officials were informed through the control room, and action was taken.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi Traffic police receives around 50 complaints regarding waterlogging issues due to heavy rainfall
Amid heavy rainfall in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday received over 50 complaints regarding waterlogging issues from across Delhi from 6 pm till midnight. According to the Delhi Traffic Police control room, they received around 50 calls for waterlogging and several calls for traffic jams from 6 PM till midnight. Local traffic police officials were informed through the control room, and action was taken.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Shivaji Maharaj, Lokmanya Tilak, and Annabhau Sathe
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan paid tributes to Shivaji Maharaj, Lokmanya Tilak, and Annabhau Sathe on the first day of his work. CP Radhakrishnan offered floral tributes to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Vidhan Bhavan complex on the first day of his work since taking charge as the Governor of Maharashtra on Thursday, August 1. The governor also offered floral tribute to Lokmanya Tilak on the occasion of the Lokmanya Tilak Punyatithi.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Shivaji Maharaj, Lokmanya Tilak, and Annabhau Sathe
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan paid tributes to Shivaji Maharaj, Lokmanya Tilak, and Annabhau Sathe on the first day of his work. CP Radhakrishnan offered floral tributes to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Vidhan Bhavan complex on the first day of his work since taking charge as the Governor of Maharashtra on Thursday, August 1. The governor also offered floral tribute to Lokmanya Tilak on the occasion of the Lokmanya Tilak Punyatithi.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mahim man receives tea-cups instead of mobile phone; Amazon booked for cheating
Amazon, the e-commerce company, and its delivery partner have been booked by the Mumbai police for cheating a Mahim resident who allegedly received tea cups instead of the Rs 54,999 mobile phone he had ordered. He also claimed that when he contacted the firm&rsquo;s customer care, he did not receive assistance and was told that no help would be provided and that he would not receive a refund. It took Amazon nearly five days to acknowledge his complaint....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-mahim-man-receives-tea-cups-instead-of-mobile-phone-amazon-booked-for-cheating-23370329" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read More</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mahim man receives tea-cups instead of mobile phone; Amazon booked for cheating
Amazon, the e-commerce company, and its delivery partner have been booked by the Mumbai police for cheating a Mahim resident who allegedly received tea cups instead of the Rs 54,999 mobile phone he had ordered. He also claimed that when he contacted the firm&rsquo;s customer care, he did not receive assistance and was told that no help would be provided and that he would not receive a refund. It took Amazon nearly five days to acknowledge his complaint....Read More

Latest News LIVE Updates: Schools to remain closed today after heavy downpours in Delhi
Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that all schools in the national capital, both government and private, will remain closed on Thursday in view of heavy rainfall. Taking to her official handle on microblogging site X, Atishi posted on Wednesday, "In light of the very heavy rainfall today evening and the forecast of heavy rainfall tomorrow, all schools--government and private--will remain closed tomorrow." Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi also posted on her X handle and said that all schools under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will remain closed on August 1 in view of the forecast of adverse weather conditions.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Schools to remain closed today after heavy downpours in Delhi
Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that all schools in the national capital, both government and private, will remain closed on Thursday in view of heavy rainfall. Taking to her official handle on microblogging site X, Atishi posted on Wednesday, "In light of the very heavy rainfall today evening and the forecast of heavy rainfall tomorrow, all schools--government and private--will remain closed tomorrow." Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi also posted on her X handle and said that all schools under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will remain closed on August 1 in view of the forecast of adverse weather conditions.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 2 dead, 1 injured after cloudburst in Ghansali area of Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal
Two people were found dead and another was injured after the trio went missing following a cloudburst at Jakhanyali in the Ghansali area of Tehri Garhwal district. The deceased were identified as Bhanu Prasad (50) and Anita Devi (45). A spokesperson from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) said that after receiving information about three people missing due to a cloudburst last night at Jakhanyali in the Ghansali area of Tehri the SDRF team searched the area.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 2 dead, 1 injured after cloudburst in Ghansali area of Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal
Two people were found dead and another was injured after the trio went missing following a cloudburst at Jakhanyali in the Ghansali area of Tehri Garhwal district. The deceased were identified as Bhanu Prasad (50) and Anita Devi (45). A spokesperson from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) said that after receiving information about three people missing due to a cloudburst last night at Jakhanyali in the Ghansali area of Tehri the SDRF team searched the area.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi leave for landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday headed to Wayanad to take stock of the situation in Kerala constituency that was rocked by devastating landslides in which death toll has risen to 167 and hundreds more still missing. Two massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad in the early hour of July 30, causing extensive destruction. Rescue operations are being intensified, political leaders are engaged in discussions, and financial aid is being mobilised for the region.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi leave for landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday headed to Wayanad to take stock of the situation in Kerala constituency that was rocked by devastating landslides in which death toll has risen to 167 and hundreds more still missing. Two massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad in the early hour of July 30, causing extensive destruction. Rescue operations are being intensified, political leaders are engaged in discussions, and financial aid is being mobilised for the region.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Union Minister Amit Shah to introduce bill to amend Disaster Management Act, 2005 in Parliament today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce a bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in both Houses of Parliament on Thursday. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the statutory resolution regarding Section 8A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi will move a motion in support of the second report of the Business Advisory Committee presented to the House on July 31.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Union Minister Amit Shah to introduce bill to amend Disaster Management Act, 2005 in Parliament today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce a bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in both Houses of Parliament on Thursday. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the statutory resolution regarding Section 8A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi will move a motion in support of the second report of the Business Advisory Committee presented to the House on July 31.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Engineering unit of Indian Army pushes through adverse conditions to complete Chooralmala bridge post-Wayanad landslides
Waging through inclement weather conditions, the Madras Engineer Group (MEG), an engineering unit of the Indian Army that began work on erecting a temporary Bailey Bridge in landslide affected Chooralmala, is making steady progress towards its completion. Taking to its social media handle, the Indian Army Southern Command Pune posted on X, "Persevering and relentless, despite facing inclement weather, rising water levels and the challenges of working through the night, the Madras Engineers Group (MEG) team is inching towards completing the bridge at Chooralmala."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Engineering unit of Indian Army pushes through adverse conditions to complete Chooralmala bridge post-Wayanad landslides
Waging through inclement weather conditions, the Madras Engineer Group (MEG), an engineering unit of the Indian Army that began work on erecting a temporary Bailey Bridge in landslide affected Chooralmala, is making steady progress towards its completion. Taking to its social media handle, the Indian Army Southern Command Pune posted on X, "Persevering and relentless, despite facing inclement weather, rising water levels and the challenges of working through the night, the Madras Engineers Group (MEG) team is inching towards completing the bridge at Chooralmala."

Latest News LIVE Updates: A man accused of marrying almost 40 women, mostly divorced and middle-aged; police finally catch him with same modus operandi he used

Latest News LIVE Updates: A man accused of marrying almost 40 women, mostly divorced and middle-aged; police finally catch him with same modus operandi he used

Latest News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai environmentalists allege that not desilting lakes and reservoirs leads to inaccurate data on water capacity; that explains why we suffer water cut in summer even after lakes overflow in rains

Latest News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai environmentalists allege that not desilting lakes and reservoirs leads to inaccurate data on water capacity; that explains why we suffer water cut in summer even after lakes overflow in rains

Latest News LIVE Updates: After polls and exams pushed date from January this year to July end, historic ROB shut last night for two-year-long razing-reconstruction.

Latest News LIVE Updates: After polls and exams pushed date from January this year to July end, historic ROB shut last night for two-year-long razing-reconstruction.

Latest News LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange alert' forecasting heavy to very heavy rain along with winds of up to 55 kilometres per hour in Goa. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Latest News LIVE Updates: The IMD has issued an `orange alert` forecasting heavy to very heavy rain in Goa. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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