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Minor Girl Gang-Raped In Uttar Pradesh, 3 Arrested: Police

Minor Girl Gang-Raped In Uttar Pradesh, 3 Arrested: Police

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, Sultanpur

Three people have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district, police said on Wednesday.

Ghazipur Border Clash: BJP Hatching Conspiracy To Flare Up Caste-Based Riots, Says Rakesh Tikait

Ghazipur Border Clash: BJP Hatching Conspiracy To Flare Up Caste-Based Riots, Says Rakesh Tikait

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, Ghaziabad

After BJP workers and anti-farm law protesters clashed in Ghazipur border, BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy to flare-up caste-based riots.

Centre Should Ensure Vaccine Supply Keeps Pace With Speed Of Vaccination In Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot

Centre Should Ensure Vaccine Supply Keeps Pace With Speed Of Vaccination In Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, Jaipur

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the Centre's supply of Covid vaccines should be able to keep pace with the speed of vaccination in the state so that people can be given the second dose on time.

India Dismisses Reports Of Requesting Sri Lankan Airspace For Military Exercise

India Dismisses Reports Of Requesting Sri Lankan Airspace For Military Exercise

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, Colombo

India on Wednesday dismissed as "factually incorrect" media reports that claimed it sought to use Sri Lankan airspace for a joint military exercise with a third country.

Maharashtra BJP Leader Says His Car Was Attacked With Stone In Solapur

Maharashtra BJP Leader Says His Car Was Attacked With Stone In Solapur

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, Pune

Maharashtra BJP legislator Gopichand Padalkar claimed that his vehicle was attacked with a big stone in Solapur on Wednesday evening.

Delimitation Commission To Visit J&K Between July 6 And 9: Report

Delimitation Commission To Visit J&K Between July 6 And 9: Report

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, New Delhi

The delimitation commission on J&K will be on a four-day visit there from July 6-9 to interact with political parties, their leaders and government officials.

Centre Issues Ordinance Prohibiting Strikes By Those Engaged In Essential Defence Services

Centre Issues Ordinance Prohibiting Strikes By Those Engaged In Essential Defence Services

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, New Delhi

The government on Wednesday came out with an ordinance prohibiting any agitation and strike by anyone engaged in the essential defence services.

Bridge In Meghalaya's South Garo Hills District Washed Away Amid Heavy Rain

Bridge In Meghalaya's South Garo Hills District Washed Away Amid Heavy Rain

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday July 01, 2021

Torrential rain in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills district today washed away a bridge and triggered massive landslide.

Justice Ashok Bhushan's Verdicts Stand Testimony Of His Welfarist, Humanist Approach: Chief Justice

Justice Ashok Bhushan's Verdicts Stand Testimony Of His Welfarist, Humanist Approach: Chief Justice

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, New Delhi

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Wednesday said that Supreme Court judge Justice Ashok Bhushan, who is set to retire on July 4, has always been a "valuable colleague" and his judgements stand testimony to his "welfarist and humanist" approach.

Cabinet Approves Rs 6.29 Lakh Crore COVID-19 Relief Package Announced By Finance Minister

Cabinet Approves Rs 6.29 Lakh Crore COVID-19 Relief Package Announced By Finance Minister

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, New Delhi

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Rs 6.29 lakh crore relief package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to support the pandemic-hit economy.

Over 2,000 Children In Delhi Lost Either 1 Or Both Parents To COVID-19: Report

Over 2,000 Children In Delhi Lost Either 1 Or Both Parents To COVID-19: Report

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 01, 2021, New Delhi

Over 2,000 children in Delhi have lost either one or both parents to COVID-19, with 67 of them losing both their parents, since the pandemic outbreak in March last year, says a survey conducted by the Delhi Commission For Protection of Child Rights.

Probe Agency NIA Files Supplementary Chargesheet Against Akhil Gogoi

Probe Agency NIA Files Supplementary Chargesheet Against Akhil Gogoi

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday July 01, 2021, Guwahati

The National Investigation Agency has introduced a supplementary chargesheet in the only pending UAPA and sedition case against Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi, days after he was acquitted in another case.

Lead By Example, Follow Covid Rules, Inspire People: PM To Ministers

Lead By Example, Follow Covid Rules, Inspire People: PM To Ministers

Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday June 30, 2021, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked his Council of Ministers to lead by example by strictly following COVID-19 safety rules.

Delhi Police Showed Great Restraint During R-Day Violence: Outgoing Commissioner

Delhi Police Showed Great Restraint During R-Day Violence: Outgoing Commissioner

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 30, 2021, New Delhi

Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava, who retired on Wednesday, said the force displayed great restrain while handling the Republic Day violence in the national capital in which many policemen were injured.

India's Solar Power Efforts An Example To World: Prince Charles

India's Solar Power Efforts An Example To World: Prince Charles

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 30, 2021, London

India, whose solar power efforts are an example to the world, has a vital role to play in the global search for nature-based and technology-driven solutions which are critical to accelerating the move towards zero carbon future, Prince Charles said.