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Veteran BJP Leader LK Advani Admitted To Apollo Hospital, In Stable Condition

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to Apollo Hospital on Wednesday evening. Advani is under the observation of Dr Vinit Suri and is said to be in a stable condition, a statement of the Apollo Hospital said. The former Deputy Prime Minister was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) last week. Advani, who was undergoing treatment in the department of urology, was later discharged on 27 June afternoon. Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani admitted to Apollo Hospital under the observation of Dr Vinit Suri at 9 pm. He is under observation and stable: Apollo Hospital pic.twitter.com/9XYmlgdqIw — ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2024 In March this year, the stalwart politician, who led the Ayodhya Ram Mandir movement, wa...
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Delhi HC Issues Notice To CBI Over Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest, Next Hearing on July 17

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over arrest and subsequent remand of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection to the Delhi Liquor Policy case. The court has granted seven days to CBI to file reply. Next date of hearing is July 17. A bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna heard the case and asked Kejriwal's counsel if they have applied for bail yet. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing for Kejriwal told the court that though they are entitled to file a bail plea, they have not done it yet. It may be recalled, that after the trial court granted bail to Kejriwal, another bench of Delhi High Court had stayed his release and orderd for re-hearing by a raoster bench. Challenging the CBI...
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Delhi HC To Hear Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea Against CBI Arrest On Tuesday

The Delhi High Court on Monday will hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against arrest by the CBI on Tuesday. The case will be heard by a single judge bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna. Earlier on Monday, Kejriwal challenged in Delhi High Court his arrest by the CBI in a corruption case related to the alleged excise policy scam.   Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 from Tihar Jail, where he was in judicial custody in a connected money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate.   The AAP national convenor also challenged a trial court's June 26 order by which he was remanded to three-day custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).   On June 29, he was sent to judicial custody till July 12 by the trial court.K...
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Mumbai-Nagpur Highway Car Crash Kills 6 Near Jalna

Maharashtra News: At least six people were killed and four others sustained injuries after two cars collided on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway (Samriddhi Mahamarg) on Friday night.  #BREAKING | महाराष्ट्र के जालना में भीषण हादसा, दो कारों की टक्कर में 6 की मौत @Aayushinegi6 | https://t.co/smwhXURgtc #Mumbai #Nagpur #Accident #Death pic.twitter.com/Am0yA4OWB2 — ABP News (@ABPNews) June 29, 2024 The accident occurred in Jalna district at around 11 PM when a car entered the highway from the wrong side after refuelling and collided with another car going from Nagpur to Mumbai. #Maharashtra: Six people killed and 4 injured in a collision between two cars on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway near Kadwanchi village on #SamruddhiHighway in Jalna distr...
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UGC NET 2024 Dates: NTA Announces New Dates For Cancelled June Test & CSIR UGC NET, Check Here

UGC NET 2024 New Exam Date: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday released revised dates for the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) 2024 June session, following the cancellation of the earlier scheduled exam due to alleged question paper leaks. According to the latest announcement, the NCET 2024 exam is slated for July 10, while the Joint CSIR UGC NET will be conducted from July 25 to 27. The UGC NET June 2024 Cycle has been rescheduled to take place between August 21 and September 4. The NTA issued a notice titled "NTA Examination Calendar for upcoming Examinations," informing candidates about the new dates and mode of examination. Initially conducted in pen and paper mode, the UGC NET June 2024 Cycle will now transit...
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Delhi Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Terminal Ops Suspended

Delhi Airport Roof Collapse: In the latest developments pertaining to the Delhi Airport roof collapse, at least one person has died and six people have sustained injuries, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), IGI Airport Usha Rangnani said. She also said that all injured people are safe and teams of Delhi Police, NDRF, and CISF are present and legal action is being taken. "At around 5 am, the shed outside Terminal 1 of IGIA (domestic airport), spanning from Departure Gate No. 1 to Gate No. 2, collapsed, in which around 4 vehicles were damaged and around 6 persons were injured and one person died. All injured persons are stable. Delhi Police, fire service, CISF & NDRF teams are present on the spot. Legal action is being taken," Rangnani said, as quote...
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s Rajya Sabha Membership Restored After One Year Of Suspension

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh's Rajya Sabha membership was restored on Thursday after he was suspended last year during the monsoon session. He was suspended for the remainder of the monsoon session for repeatedly “violating” the directives of the chair. Sharing the news on his twitter handle, the AAP leader said that he got to experience the Rajya Sabha after almost one year. He expressed his gratitude to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankarand all memeber of the Privilege committee. “After almost a year, I got the permission to enter Parliament. The suspension is over. Heartfelt thanks to honourable Chairman and Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar, Chairman of the Privilege Committee and all the honourable members,” he posted on social media account X. ...
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Sam Pitroda Re-Appointed Chairman Of Indian Overseas Congress

Earlier during the Lok Sabha campaign, Pitroda's reference to inheritance tax in the United States as an interesting law while discussing the Congress's Lok Sabha poll manifesto was latched onto by the BJP to accuse the opposition party of eying citizens' assets as part of its redistribution of wealth policy. Source link
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‘Manish Sisodia Is Innocent’: Arvind Kejriwal Denies CBI’s Claim Of Statement Against AAP Leade

Delhi Excise Policy Case: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the CBI in the Delhi excise policy case, said on Wednesday that the claims made by the probe agency that he has given statements against Manish Sisodia are wrong and Sisodia is innocent. While addressing the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court, Kejriwal said, "CBI is claiming that I have given statements against Manish Sisodia, this is wrong. Manish Sisodia is innocent, the Aam Aadmi Party is innocent and I am also innocent." The Delhi Court reserved the order on CBI plea seeking custodial interrogation of AAP National Convenor Kejriwal. According to news agency ANI, CBI sought five days custodial interrogation of Kejriwal. Arvind Kejriwal addresses the court, he says "CBI is ...
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Bombay HC Junks Pleas Against Hijab, Burkha Ban In Mumbai College Campus

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday junked a petition filed by nine female students challenging the dress code restrictions imposed by the authorities of a college in Mumbai. The college had prohibited students from wearing hijab, nakab, burkha, stole, etc., on campus. However, the college had clarified that the ban applies to all religious symbols and was not meant to target at Muslims.  According to a Live Law report, a division bench of Justice AS Chandurkar and Justice Rajesh Patil rejected the petition by nine girls. However, a detailed order copy is still awaited. The Mumbai college in question had contended that the purpose of banning these items is to avoid the display of religious symbols, except for those considered part of the fundamental right...
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CBI Arrests CM Kejriwal In Delhi Liquor Policy Case, Set To Present Him Before Court Tomorrow

 In a significant setback for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested him in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. This comes after the Delhi High Court stayed a trial court order that had granted him bail in a related money laundering case. Kejriwal, who has been in Tihar Jail since March following an Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrest, was taken into CBI custody on Monday. The CBI is scheduled to present him before the court on Wednesday, 26th June. WATCH | CM केजरीवाल को CBI ने शराब घोटाले मामले में किया गिरफ्तार@anchorjaya | @varunjainNEWShttps://t.co/smwhXURgtc#ArvindKejriwal #AAP #Delhi #CBI #TiharJail #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/HZlhoaWIlR — ABP News (@ABPNews) June 25, 2024 ...
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Rahul Gandhi Appointed Leader Of Opposition In Lok Sabha: Congress MP KC Venugopal

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has been appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal announced on Tuesday. This announcement was made during a press briefing after a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi. KC Venugopal stated, "CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote to Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab informing that Rahul Gandhi will be Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha." VIDEO | "CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote to Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab informing that Rahul Gandhi will be Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha," says Congress leader KC Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) at a press briefing after a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders at Mallikar...
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Pune Porsche Crash: Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Juvenile Accused In Accident

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to the juvenile accused in the Pune porsche car accident case. The court ordered that the minor be released into the care and custody of his paternal aunt and his sessions with the psychologist should continue.The minor's aunt had moved the High Court, alleging unlawful detention of the minor in an observation home. According to ANI, the high court today granted bail to the minor. A bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande in the high court observed that sending a minor to an observation home after granting bail nullifies the purpose of bail. “Two people have lost their lives. There was trauma but the child was also in trauma,” the court said, according to an Economic Times report. The minor w...
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Lok Sabha Session: I.N.D.I.A Bloc Nominates K Suresh As Speaker Candidate Amid Deadlock

Lok Sabha Session: After the ruling NDA bloc announced Om Birla as its candidate for the post of speaker in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc on Tuesday nominated K Suresh for the post. He is an eight time MP from Kerala. This comes after the NDA and I.N.D.I.A bloc failed to reach a consensus on Speaker and Deputy Speaker posts. Suresh has filed his nomination. The election for the post of speaker in the Lower House is set to take place on Wednesday. With K Suresh's nomination for the post, it will be the first time that an election will be held for the speaker post in the Lower House. Earlier in the day, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominated Om Birla as its nominee for the post of Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha. He will file his nominati...
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Rahul Gandhi Says Will Support BJP’s Speaker Pick, Highlights Convention Of Oppn Leader As Depu

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday put up a condition in front of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA over the post of 18th Lok Sabha Speaker.  "We have said to Rajnath Singh that we will support their Speaker (candidate) but the convention is that the post of Deputy Speaker to be given to opposition...," said the Congress MP while speaking to reporters outside Parliament.  #WATCH | "We have said to Rajnath Singh that we will support their Speaker (candidate) but the convention is that the post of Deputy Speaker to be given to opposition...," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/CaeRn8ztAR — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2024 Source link
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NEET PG 2024 Exam Postponed, New Dates To Be Announced Later: Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday announced that the NEET-PG Entrance Examination, scheduled to be held on June 23, has been postponed, as a precautionary measure in the wake of recent allegations on the integrity of certain competitive exams.  The fresh date of this examination will be notified at the earliest, the ministry said. "Taking into consideration, the recent incidents of allegations regarding the integrity of certain competitive examinations, Ministry of Health has decided to undertake a thorough assessment of the robustness of processes of NEET-PG Entrance Examination, conducted by National Board of Examination for medical students. It has accordingly been decided, as a precautionary measure to postpone the NEET-PG Entrance Examination, s...
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Arvind Kejriwal’s Wait Grows Longer As Delhi Court Reserves Verdict On Bail

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Thursday reserved the order on jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea as well as his application seeking permission for his wife to be present during his medical examination by the Medical Board in the money laundering case connected to the Delhi Excise Policy scam. The court today concluded hearing arguments from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Aam Aadmi Party chief's councel. Yesterday, the court had said that it will not reserve verdict in the case as it is a high profile case.   Source link
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Patna HC Scraps 65% Reservations For Backward Classes, EBCs, SCs & STs

The Patna High Court on Thursday set aside Bihar government's two laws that increased the reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes from 50% to 65%.  The high court set aside the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (Amendment) Act, 2023 and The Bihar (In admission in Educational Institutions) Reservation (Amendment) Act, 2023 as ultra vires and violative of equality clause under Articles 14, 15 and 16, the Bar and Bench reported. According to the report, the judgment was delivered by Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Harish Kumar on a batch of petitions challenging the amendments brought in by the Bihar legislature in 2023. The Bihar government led by Chief Minister Niti...
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UGC-NET June Exam Cancelled, Tests To Be Conducted Afresh, CBI Probe Initiated: Edu Ministry

UGC-NET Exam Cancelled: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination amid serious concerns over the integrity of the examination process. The decision, backed by the Ministry of Education, comes after the University Grants Commission (UGC) received alarming inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). In an official statement, the Ministry of Education disclosed, "The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in OMR (pen and paper) mode on 18th June, 2024, in two shifts across different cities of the country. On 19th June, 2024, the UGC received certain inputs from the I4C under the Ministry of Home A...
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Jammu-Kashmir: 2 Terrorists Killed In Baramulla Encounter As Police & Army’s Joint Op Underway

In a fierce encounter that erupted in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday, two terrorists are believed to have been killed while two security personnel sustained injuries. Two terrorists "eliminated" in the ongoing Hadipora-Baramulla encounter, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps informed on X. The operation commenced in the Watergam area of Baramulla district early Wednesday morning, following intelligence inputs regarding the presence of militants. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation, which escalated into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire on the troops. OP HADIPORA, #Sopore On specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice tod...
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Delhi: 1 Dead As Gun Shots Fired At Eatery In Rajouri Garden, Police Launch Probe

A man lost his life after being shot multiple times at Burger King in Delhi's Rajouri Garden. The incident occurred at the food joint located in J Block, where the victim received several bullet wounds, Delhi Police reported on Tuesday. Police and the Crime Team arrived at the scene and formed special teams to gather information and review CCTV footage, news agency ANI reported police as informing. An official reported that the victim was accompanied by an individual who fled the scene as soon as the firing began, as per news agency PTI.   #BREAKING | दिल्ली के राजौरी गार्डन में हुई फायरिंग, बर्गर किंग में बैठे शख्स को मारी गोली@journosnehlata | @i_manojverma https://t.co/smwhXURgtc#Delhi #Crime #DelhiPolice #Firing #RajouriGarden pic.twitter.com/b...
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Bihar: Portion Of Padariya Bridge Collapses In Araria Before Inauguration — WATCH

A portion of a bridge on the Bakra River collapsed in Bihar's Araria on Monday. The construction of the Padariya bridge, connecting Araria's Sikhti block and Kursakatta block had resumed at a cost of Rs 12 crores, news agency IANS reported. VIDEO | A portion of a bridge on Bakra river collapses in Bihar's Araria. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/hiLnY8NNfl — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 18, 2024 More details about the incident are awaited. Bihar, Araria: The Padariya bridge, connecting Araria's Sikhti block and Kursakatta block, got submerged in the river during its construction. The construction of the bridge to connect the river to the bank resumed at a cost of 12 crores pic.twitter.com/dPv4brMTXa — IANS ...
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Priyanka Gandhi To Contest From Wayanad, Rahul Keeps Raebareli

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Monday that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, while Rahul Gandhi will retain the Raebareli seat. This decision comes as Rahul Gandhi is required to vacate one of the two seats he won in the recent elections. During a press conference, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated, “Our leader Rahul Gandhi was elected from two Lok Sabha seats. As per rules, he will have to vacate one seat and continue on one seat. Since tomorrow is the last date, we have decided that Rahul Gandhi should keep his Raebareli seat, since it has been very close to the family for a long time.” “He has received love from the people of Wayanad, and people there want him to retain the seat but the rul...
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Kanchenjunga Express Accident: Death Toll Rises To 15, Vaishnaw Says Rescue Ops Over — Updates

Kanchenjunga Express Accident: In a deadly incident on Monday morning, at least 15 passengers lost their lives and 60 others sustained injuries when three rear coaches of the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express derailed after a goods train collided with it in West Bengal's Darjeeling district. The accident occurred near Rangapani station, approximately 30 km from North Bengal's New Jalpaiguri station. The injured were taken to the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital. ALSO READ | 'Modi Ruined Railways': Opposition Demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's Resignation Over Kanchenjunga Express Accident Kanchenjunga Express Accident: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Rescue Ops Completed', Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Slams Govt While a seni...
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US: 2 Dead, Multiple Injured As Shooting Mars Juneteenth Celebration In Texas

Texas Park Shooting: At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday night. The incident occurred at Old Settlers Park during an event attended by a large crowd, according to Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks, CNN reported. The altercation erupted between the two groups, culminating in gunfire. "Someone produced a gun and began to fire," Chief Banks said during a news conference, as quoted by CNN's report. As a result, multiple victims were struck. Officers present at the event promptly responded and administered aid. As of early Sunday morning, no suspects were in custody, and it remained unclear how many individuals were involved in the shooting. "This is an ongoin...
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NEET-UG Paper Leaked 24 Hrs Before Exam For Nearly Rs 32 Lakhs: Accused In Bihar Confess

In the latest developments pertaining to the controversy over the NEET exam, the accused in the NEET exam rigging case have confessed to a paper leak. The copy of the confession by the accused who were arrested in Bihar has surfaced. According to the copy of the confession in possession with ABP News, the paper was leaked a day before the NEET exam.  #BREAKING | NEET परीक्षा धांधली मामले में आरोपियों ने पेपर लीक की बात कबूल की - abp न्यूज़ के पास कबूलनामे की EXCLUSIVE कॉपी @awdheshkmishra | https://t.co/smwhXURgtc #NEET #Neetexam #Scam #BreakingNews #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/N097h2zHdl — ABP News (@ABPNews) June 16, 2024 The paper was leaked for an amount of Rs 30 to 32 lakh, as per the confession. In the statement, accused Sikandar accep...