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Bihar Flood Situation Worsens, 66 Lakh Affected; Chief Minister Makes Aerial Survey

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The flood situation in Bihar deteriorated on Wednesday as waters from overflowing rivers originating in Nepal inundated fresh areas and the number of affected people rose to 66.60 lakh across 16 districts, a government bulletin said.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Recovers From COVID-19, Discharged From Hospital

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was discharged from a private hospital in Bhopal today after recovering from coronavirus infection, an official said.

Don't Allow Tagging Of Madhya Pradesh Basmati Rice: Amarinder Singh To PM

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him not to allow geographical indication (GI) tagging of basmati to Madhya Pradesh, in the larger interest of Punjab and other states that already have GI tag for basmati.

Shivraj Chouhan Describes PM As "Leader Of 5 Centuries" Over Ayodhya Temple

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "leader of five centuries" who resolved the equally old dispute with his efficient leadership and paved the way for the construction of a grand temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya.

"Aditya Yoginath" Trends On Twitter As PM Modi Revives "Renaming" Memes

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Months after earning the internet's indignation for a renaming spree of places in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath found himself as the subject of a revival of the memes courtesy Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM's Wisdom Paved Way For Peaceful Resolution Of Ram Temple Issue: Yogi Adityanath

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s foresight and wisdom paved the way for peaceful resolution of the Ram temple issue and fulfilling the dream.

Opinion: Amid Ayodhya Grandeur, An Impressive Speech By PM Modi

Opinion | Swati Chaturvedi | Wednesday August 5, 2020

At the historic Bhoomi Pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the stage with two of the most important votaries of Hindutva, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, and Yogi Adityanath, the sutradhar (host) of the ceremony who is also the saffron robe-wearing Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

"Stalwart Of Maharashtra Politics": PM Condoles Death Of Shivajirao Patil

India News | ANI | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar and called him a "stalwart of Maharashtra politics".

On Big Day For Ayodhya, Mamata Banerjee's Post On "Unity In Diversity"

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Mamata Banerjee tweeted a message of communal harmony and unity in diversity on the day of the mega Ram temple "Bhoomi Pujan" at Ayodhya. The Bengal Chief Minister said the country had "always upheld" the age-old legacy of unity in diversity and it must be preserved.

"Hogwash": Mehbooba Mufti On Lifting Of 2-Day Curfew In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti this morning called the J&K administration's order to lift the two-day curfew in the union territory a "hogwash".

In Pics: 5 Best Moments Of PM's Ayodhya Trip

India News | Edited by Draksha Sharma | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ayodhya in a helicopter where Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath among others received him.

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Batter Mumbai, Chief Minister Takes Stock

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Mumbai Rain Updates: Torrential rain and waterlogging disrupted normal life in Mumbai the second straight day. A Red is already in place for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar since Tuesday. The Mumbai weather office said, "one more day of intense rain likely" in the city. Maximum impact was on the western suburbs with rainfall more than 150 mm reco...

Happy Delhi's Model To Fight Covid Recognised Globally: Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday thanked the South Korean ambassador for his words of appreciation for the Delhi Model of COVID-19 management, said an official statement.

Fighting Against Dictatorial Working Style Of Ashok Gehlot: Team Pilot MLA

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Asserting that neither former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot nor the MLAs supporting him have spoken against the top Congress leadership or the party, three legislators backing Mr Pilot on Tuesday said their fight is about "self-respect", and against the "dictatorial" working style of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

"Amruta Fadnavis Must Leave Maharashtra If She Doesn't Trust Cops'': Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Anil Parab on Tuesday said former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis should leave the state if she feels unsafe and has no trust left in Mumbai Police.