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The MP-MLA court in Lucknow has framed charges against Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party MLA Bediram and Nishad Party MLA Vipul Dubey in connection with the Railway Group D paper leak case. Additionally, charges have been framed against 18 other individuals involved in the case.
Bediram and Vipul Dubey had filed applications to dismiss the case, but the court rejected their pleas. The STF had arrested Bediram in 2006 in relation to this case, and he is currently out on bail.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya arrived in Delhi. He said to ANI, "Akhilesh Yadav has always been against backwards and Dalits. He himself is a pawn of Congress."
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at Delhi airport to attend the NITI Aayog meeting, which is scheduled to be held on July 27, 2024.
"Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. We hope you’ll join us," former US President Barak Obama said in a post on X.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday strongly defended himself in connection with the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), including to his wife Parvathi, and asserted that neither he or his family has any role in it.
He accused the opposition BJP and JD(S) of making politically motivated allegations against him out of hate and revenge, with an intention to put a black mark on his image, as they are unable to digest that he has become Chief Minister for the second time. Siddaramaiah also said that the Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has sought a report from the government regarding the alleged irregularities in MUDA and a report will be sent as everything is totally and absolutely legal.
The CM's rebuttal came a day after the BJP and JD(S) turned up the heat on him in connection with the 'scam' both inside and outside the state legislature.
Ordering the continuation of its interim order in the Kanwar Yatra name plate case, the Supreme Court on Friday said eateries will not be forced to display owner or employee names outside their establishments till the verdict in the matter is delivered. The UP government had earlier made it mandatory for shopowners along the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display their names, reported legal news website Bar and Bench
However, the Supreme Court said anyone who voluntarily wants to display ownership details outside their shops and eateries can do so and there is no bar on that. The next hearing on the matter will be held on Monday. READ MORE
A big robbery took place at Tanishq showroom in Bihar's Purnia in broad daylight. On getting information about this incident, police reached the spot and took stock of the situation. Five robbers carried out the loot with lakhs at gunpoint.
AITC Chairperson Mamata Banerjee, before leaving for Delhi, said she would protest at the NITI Aayog meeting against the political discrimination meted out to Bengal.
"The attitude of their ministers and BJP leaders is such that they want to divide Bengal. Along with economic blockade, they want to impose a geographical blockade. The Minister said this while Parliament was in process. "Different leaders are giving different statements to divide Jharkhand, Bihar, and Bengal. We condemn this. We want to record our voices and I will be there to do so," she said.
The Delhi High Court has rejected the petition challenging the Central Government's notification to celebrate June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' (Constitution Murder Day), saying that the notification cannot be termed as an insult to the Constitution in any way, nor does it fall in the category of national insult.
Odisha | Two wagons of a goods train derail near Bhubaneswar railway station; restoration work underway.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered a powerful message to Pakistan, saying the neighboring country continues to engage in acts of terrorism and proxy warfare to maintain its relevance in the region. Speaking on the occasion of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Modi emphasised the unwavering commitment of the Indian armed forces to eradicate terrorism.
The Prime Minister is in Shradhanjali Samaroh in Ladakh's Dras to pay homage to the fallen soldiers on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. READ MORE
Ladakh: PM Narendra Modi says, "Today, this great land of Ladakh is witnessing the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Kargil Vijay Diwas tells us that the sacrifices made for the nation are immortal..."
Addressing the Kargil Diwas event in Drass, PM Narendra Modi said, "Today, this great land of Ladakh is witnessing the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Kargil Vijay Diwas tells us that the sacrifices made for the nation are immortal..."
US Republican senator Marco Rubio on Thursday said he has introduced a bill -- US-India Defense Cooperation Act -- to enhance the strategic diplomatic, economic, and military relationship with New Delhi to counter China.
“Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region, all while it seeks to impede the sovereignty and autonomy of our regional partners. It’s crucial for the US to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics. India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone,” Rubio said in a statement announcing his legislation.
The legislation would set a Statement of Policy that the US will support India in its response to growing threats to its territorial integrity, provide necessary security assistance to India to deter adversaries, and cooperate with India with respect to defence, civil space, technology, medicine, and economic investments.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lays a wreath and pays tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War at the National War Memorial in Delhi, on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024.
Ladakh: Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi lays a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass and pays tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.
Incessant rain over the last 24 hours wreaked havoc in several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, where several areas experienced flooding, disrupting day-to-day life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared a "red alert" in the coastal city till 8.30 am on Friday predicting extremely heavy rainfall.
Heavy showers and low visibility in Mumbai hit normal operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Thursday with runway suspensions and flight diversions or cancellations. Several areas in the city also experienced flooding, with two out of the seven lakes that supply water to Mumbai overflowing. Sion, Chembur, and Andheri areas of the city were severely affected by waterlogging.
In a nowcast warning issued at 7 am today, IMD said moderate spells of rain are very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Palghar, Raigad, Thane, Ratnagiri, Mumbai and ghat areas of Pune and Satara during the next few hours. READ MORE
Delhi: Residents of the National Capital woke up to waterlogging and heavy rain showers this morning. IMD has issued a yellow alert, expecting moderate to light rainfall on Friday and Saturday.
The CBI on Thursday detained a German citizen of Indian origin allegedly possessing six kilograms of cocaine at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here based on an Interpol intelligence, officials said.
The central probe agency had received an input from Interpol that Ashok Kumar, a German national, travelling from Doha to Delhi on Indigo flight 6E 1308 was allegedly carrying narcotics with him, they said.
The CBI scrambled a team of officers to the airport here to intercept Kumar, they said.
All schools and Anganwadi centres in Dehradun will remain closed on July 26 in view of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issuing an 'orange' alert for heavy rain in the district, a senior official said on Thursday. The decision was taken to prevent any untoward incidents, District Magistrate Sonika said in an official order.
All government and private schools from class 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres in Dehradun will remain closed on Friday in view of an 'orange' alert issued by the NDMA's National Disaster Alert Portal for heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the district, Sonika said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former PM H D Deve Gowda on Thursday and said the JD(S) leader's wisdom and perspective on various subjects are deeply valued. Deve Gowda was accompanied by his son and Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy.
"It was an honour to meet former Prime Minister, Shri HD Devegowda Ji at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. His wisdom and perspective on various subjects are deeply valued," Modi said on X after the meeting.
US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris said 'we cannot look away' from the 'dire' humanitarian situation in Gaza. She also called for a cease-fire deal to free hostages, reports AP.
As per the report, she said she's 'ready to debate Donald Trump,' and accused him of 'backpedaling' after he questioned the previous deal.
Dras, Ladakh: Preparation visuals from the Kargil War Memorial ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit today on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
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PM Modi To Visit Kargil On Friday On 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 26 and pay homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, his office said on Thursday.
The prime minister is to also carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project virtually.
"On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9:20 AM and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. In a post on X, Modi stated that July 26 is a very special day for every Indian.
Trump To Meet Netanyahu In Florida On Friday
Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump stated on Tuesdaythat he would meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Friday.
Netanyahu is in Washington and on Wednesday he will address a joint session of the US Congress, the only foreign leader to do so for a fourth time. He would also meet with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday, as per PTI report.
“At the request of Bibi Netanyahu, we have switched this meeting to Friday, July 26th at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida!” Trump said.
“Looking forward to welcoming Bibi Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday (July 25),” he had earlier said in a post of Truth Social, a social media platform.
“During my first term, we had Peace and Stability in the Region, even signing the historic Abraham Accords - And we will have it again,” he said.
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