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Valmiki Samaj Representatives Calls For 'Punjab Bandh' Today
Valmiki Samaj representatives in Punjab have called a state-wide bandh on August 12 (Friday) to protest against remarks made by former Punjab Advocate General against the community. According to reports, the bandh in Punjab will be organised between 9 am to 5 pm.
Called by Valmiki Tiger Force All India and Guru Ravidas Tiger Force Punjab following a meeting with Punjab Minister for NRI Affairs Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, the bandh has been organised in the wake of AG Anmol Rattan Sidhu's statement about the community members being undeserving of the jobs in the AG office.
Tejashwi Invites ED, CBI, IT To Open Their Offices In His House
Newly appointed deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav invited ED, CBI and Income Tax to open their offices inside his residence and investigate whatever they want. "We have no objection with it," Yadav said.
"We want the people of ED, CBI, Income Tax to open the offices inside my house. Still, if they would not get peace then what can I do? We have no objection with whatever they want to investigate against us," Tejashwi said.
Delhi Logs 2,726 Fresh Covid Cases, 6 Deaths
Delhi on Thursday reported 2,726 fresh COVID-19 cases and six fatalities due to the viral disease, while the positivity rate stood at 14.38 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. This is the ninth consecutive day when the capital logged more than 2,000 cases in a day.
The city on Wednesday had reported eight fatalities due to the coronavirus infection, the highest in nearly 180 days, and 2,146 cases with a positivity rate of 17.83 per cent. The national capital on February 13 had recorded 12 deaths due to the viral disease.
4 Soldiers Killed In 'Fidayeen' Attack On J&K's Army Camp In Rajouri
Terrorists attacked an Army camp in Rajouri district on Thursday killing four soldiers and the two attackers were gunned down in the shootout after the pre-dawn suicide strike that marked the return of 'fidayeen' to Jammu and Kashmir after more than three years.
Both the terrorists, who are believed to be from the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), were heavily armed with deadly 'steel core' bullets and were shot down after an over four-hour gun battle which started at 2 AM and ended just before 6.30 AM, police said. The attack came four days ahead of India's 75th Independence Day next Monday.
Salman Rushdie Attacked On Stage At An Event In New York: Report
Author Salman Rushdie, whose writing led to death threats, has been attacked on stage at an event in western New York, news agency Associated Press reported.
UP ATS Arrests JeM & TeT Linked Terrorist From Saharanpur
The Anti-Terrorism Squad of Uttar Pradesh has arrested Jaish-e-Mohammed and Tehrikh-e-Taliban Pakistan-linked terrorist from Saharanpur: UP ATS
BJP Further Isolating Kashmir: Tejashwi On Migrant Labourer From Bihar Shot Dead In Bandipora
Such incidents are unfortunate. When Article 370 was removed, BJP said that terror activities will stop. But can we see any change? Instead, they're further isolating Kashmir: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav on migrant labourer from Bihar who was shot dead in Bandipora, J&K
Retail Inflation Eases To 6.71% In July, Lowest Since March: Govt Data
Retail inflation eased to 6.71 per cent in July, lowest since March. Meanwhile, the Industrial production has grown 12.3 per cent in June, a Government data said.
Drought Officially Declared In Several Parts Of England: UK Govt
Drought has been officially declared in several parts of England, news agency AFP quoted United Kingdom government as saying.