M Chinnaswamy Stadium ‘unsuitable’ for large-scale events after Bengaluru stampede left 11 dead: Michael Cunha Commission | India News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title celebrations had turned disastrous with 11 dead in stampede. The M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru has been declared unsuitable and unsafe for large-scale events by the Justice John Michael Cunha Commission, following a tragic stampede on July 4 during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations that resulted in 11 deaths…

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UP: Lucknow celebrates 3rd place in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 with Tiranga yatra | India News

UP: Lucknow celebrates 3rd place in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 with Tiranga yatra LUCKNOW: A grand Tiranga Yatra was organised in Uttar Pradesh‘s Lucknow to celebrate the city’s third-place ranking in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, showcasing its remarkable progress in cleanliness and waste management.In celebration of the achievement, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal expressed gratitude to the public,…

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Pradhan hits back at congress on OBC claims, cites Modi govt’s record on reservation | India News

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday accused Congress of spreading “lies” over the issue of OBC representation and alleging that the party has historically opposed reservations for marginalised communities. “The Congress party has become bankrupt — its leaders, its policies, and its rhetoric,” Pradhan said,…

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Air India flight makes U-turn: ‘Technical snag’ on Mumbai-bound plane turns out to be false; flyers safe | India News

Representative image (File) NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Jaipur to Mumbai was forced to return to Jaipur shortly after take-off on Friday due to a suspected technical issue, officials confirmed to PTI.In a statement, Air India said, “Flight AI612 operating from Jaipur to Mumbai returned to Jaipur shortly after take-off due to a…

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Monsoon mayhem: Only thunder, no talk – a quick recap of Week 1 of Parliament that ended in washout | India News

Photo: Generative AI NEW DELHI: A stormy start marked the opening week of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, with frequent adjournments, high-pitched political confrontations, and rare bipartisan moves dominating proceedings. From the swearing-in of new members to heated clashes over national security and electoral roll revisions, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha remained mired in disruptions.Even…

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‘Showmanship, no real substance’: Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi, says ‘he’s not a big problem’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and dismissed his public image terming it a “showmanship” with no real “substance”.Rahul’s remarks came after he posed a rhetorical question to the audience: “You know what the real problem is in politics?” prompting someone to respond with Prime Minister…

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‘Operation Sindoor continues, preparedness has to be very high,’ says CDS Chauhan; claims ‘there are no runners up in war’ | India News

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan NEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan on Friday reiterated the government’s stand that Operation Sindoor, which began to avenge the Pahalgam attack, is continuing.“As I said earlier, there are no runners up in war, and giving examples of Operation Sindoor, which still continues; our preparedness…

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CAG flags ‘embezzlement risk’ in Bihar: Where is Rs 70,877 crore? Report says no assurance funds used for intended purpose | India News

NEW DELHI: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has pointed out that the Bihar government has not submitted utilisation certificates (UCs) for funds amounting to Rs 70,877.61 crore. The findings were part of the CAG’s report on State Finances for the year 2023–24, which was tabled in the state assembly on Thursday. “Despite the requirement…

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‘Boost to India’s defence’: DRDO successfully tests UAV-Launched Precision Missile ULPGM-V3; key features | India News

ULPGM-V3 – Image Credit: X/@rajnathsingh NEW DELHI: India has successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in the National Open Area Range (NOAR), a test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the team and said that this success proves that the Indian industry is now ready to…

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Watch: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Dimple Yadav tear SIR placards; protest enters fifth day of monsoon session | India News

NEW DELHI: Several leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc on Friday staged a symbolic protest against the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav,…

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