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Big Stories Today: Muslim man dies inside UP’s Kasganj police station, third non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, Chennai braces for more rain tomorrow

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Hyderabad man arrested for sending online rape threats to Virat Kohli’s daughter

The Mumbai Police have arrested a man from the city, identified as Ramnagesh Alibathini, a software engineer from Hyderabad on charges of giving online rape threats to the daughter of Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli.
According to news agency ANI, the Mumbai Police Cyber Cell had arrested the 23-year-old man. He was being taken to Mumbai, the agency quoted the Mumbai Police.

Woman in NCP leader’s house has links to underworld and ISI, says Maharashtra BJP leader Haider Azam

BJP leader Haider Azam has charged that a woman residing in Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik’s house underworld connections and to the Pakistani ISI.
Azam also accused the Congress MLA and minister Aslam Sheikh of having connections with the underworld including drug peddlers.

Union Health Minister to hold a meeting tomorrow morning with Health Ministers of all states and UTs on Covid-19 door-to-door vaccination campaign

Union Minister of Health Mansukh Mandaviya to hold a meeting on Thursday morning with health ministers of all the states and Union Territories on campaign ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ (door-to-door vaccination campaign). 

The government is targeting to complete maximum single and second-dose vaccination coverage.

2024 Lok Sabha polls in mind, Union Cabinet restores MPLADS

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restoration and continuation of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).
An amount of Rs 2 crore per MP will be given in one installment for the remaining period of the financial year 2021-22 and Rs 5.00 crore in two installments during the FY 2022-23 to 2025-26, informed union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.

Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Chief Param Bir Singh in connection with extortion cases

A Mumbai magistrate’s court issued a non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh in connection with an extortion case filed at Marine Drive police station.

So far, two previous non-bailable warrants have been issued against the IPS officer who had applied for sick leave in May and has not reported for duty since.

Maharashtra Congress announces state-wide agitation against Modi government over inflation

The Congress’s Maharashtra unit has announced a statewide agitation over inflation, petrol-diesel price hikes, and policies that are weakening the common man financially, Congress Maharashtra chief Nana Patole said on Wednesday.

Various agitations will be held from November 14 to 19, he was further quoted as saying. 

PM Modi meets NSAs of seven countries on the sidelines of Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met NSAs of seven countries on the sidelines of the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan.
The Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan gets underway in New Delhi. National Security advisers/secretaries of security councils of Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan took part in the dialogue. Meeting chaired by NSA Ajit Doval.

Muslim man dies inside Kasganj police station, family suspects cops’ role

A Muslim man accused of kidnapping a Hindu woman died in police custody in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj district on Tuesday evening. The police claimed that the man, 22-year-old Altaf, hanged himself in a police station washroom with the drawstring of his jacket hood. But the man’s family has alleged that he was murdered in custody.

Covaxin now on list of Covid-19 vaccines recognized by Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Vietnam have joined the list of nations that have approved Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use. Hong Kong has approved 14 Covid-19 vaccines and Vietnam has approved nine vaccines so far, including the Covaxin. The US, UK, Switzerland are the other countries that have approved the Made in India coronavirus vaccine.

President Kovind to preside over conference of governors, Lt governors on Thursday

President Ram Nath Kovind will preside over the conference of governors, Lt governors on Thursday.
Apart from the governors and the lieutenant governors of all states and union territories, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the conference.
The conference of governors is a tradition almost as old as the country’s independence.

12 burnt to death as bus catches fire after colliding with tanker in Rajasthan

At least 12 people were burnt to death on Wednesday after a private bus caught fire after colliding with a tanker trailer on Barmer-Jodhpur Highway in Rajasthan.
According to a passenger, the bus departed from Balotra at 9:55 am and the accident took place when the tanker, coming from the wrong side of the road, collided with the bus. The bus went up in flames following the collision.
There were 25 people travelling in the bus when the accident took place. So far, 10 people have been rescued.

Heavy rainfall continues in parts of Tamil Nadu, red alert issued for today and tomorrow

Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall for Wednesday and Thursday for 20 districts across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai after a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression.
It is expected to move west-northwest and reach Tamil Nadu’s northern coast by tomorrow morning, leading to heavy to very rainfall over parts of the southern state as well as neighboring Puducherry and Karaikal.

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Amit Shah praises Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, says Nation above post

Amit Shah hailed Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union Education Minister, saying BJP places the nation and students above any position while highlighting the government’s commitment to examination reforms.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday praised Dharmendra Pradhan’s decision to step down as Union Education Minister, saying the move reflected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s commitment to placing the nation and students above any political position.

In a post on X, Shah said that for BJP workers, the country, its youth and students are more important than any office. He described Pradhan’s resignation as an example of the party’s guiding principle of prioritising national interest over personal ambition.

Shah highlights government’s focus on exam reforms

Amit Shah said the Narendra Modi-led government respects the sentiments of students and remains committed to strengthening the examination system following concerns over alleged paper leaks.

He said the Centre has introduced strict measures to ensure severe punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks and expressed confidence that these steps would deliver justice to students who cleared the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).

Praises Pradhan’s work as Education Minister

Recalling Dharmendra Pradhan’s tenure, Shah highlighted several initiatives undertaken during his time in the Education Ministry. He credited Pradhan with helping implement the National Education Policy (NEP), expanding PM SHRI schools, promoting digital education, strengthening skill development and improving coordination between industry and academic institutions.

Shah also said Pradhan worked towards making examinations more inclusive and student-centric, adding that his tenure reflected his commitment to the vision of a developed India.

Resignation follows NEET controversy

Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation comes amid nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and growing demands for accountability.

The resignation has triggered political reactions across party lines. While opposition parties have described the development as a result of sustained student protests, BJP leaders have projected it as an example of accountability and commitment to national interest.

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Assam flood death toll rises to 66, over 6.5 lakh people still affected

Assam’s flood situation improved slightly on Saturday, but more than 6.54 lakh people remain affected in six districts. Four fresh deaths have pushed the state’s flood toll to 66.

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The flood situation in Assam showed marginal improvement on Saturday, though the disaster continued to impact more than 6.54 lakh people across six districts. Four more deaths were reported during the day, taking the total number of fatalities in this year’s floods to 66.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three of the latest deaths were reported from Sivasagar district, while one person lost their life in Charaideo.

The number of affected people declined from over 7.05 lakh across nine districts on Friday to 6,54,800 across six districts on Saturday, indicating a gradual improvement in the overall situation.

Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district

Among the affected districts, Sivasagar continues to be the worst hit, with nearly 2.9 lakh people impacted by the floods. Charaideo follows with around 1.9 lakh affected residents, while more than 1.3 lakh people remain affected in Jorhat.

The other districts still facing flood-related challenges are Dibrugarh, Golaghat and Nagaon.

Relief operations continue across affected areas

The ASDMA said the state administration is operating 274 relief camps and aid distribution centres across the affected districts. Around 18,902 displaced people are currently taking shelter at these facilities.

The latest daily bulletin also stated that floodwaters have inundated 810 villages across the state, while 34,970.8 hectares of agricultural land have suffered damage.

Rivers flowing above danger level

The floods have also damaged embankments, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure in several areas.

Authorities said the Dikhou River in Sivasagar and the Dhansiri River at Numaligarh are flowing above the danger level, and officials continue to closely monitor the situation.

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UP Government forms new SIT led by 3 IPS officers to probe Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a new SIT led by three IPS officers to investigate the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya following Supreme Court directions.

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The Uttar Pradesh government has reconstituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by IG Kiran S, with DIG Somen Verma and SSP Dr Gaurav Grover as members, to investigate the alleged theft of donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. 

The move comes after directions from the Supreme Court, which sought a reconstituted investigation team to ensure an independent and comprehensive probe into the allegations.

The newly formed SIT is expected to continue the investigation and submit a status report before the Supreme Court on July 27.

Senior IPS officers to lead the probe

According to the state government, the investigation will now be supervised by senior IPS officers.  The revamped SIT has been tasked with examining all aspects of the alleged embezzlement of temple donations and carrying the investigation forward.

The Supreme Court had observed that criminal investigations and technical examination of theft-related cases are more effectively handled by experienced police officers, leading to the reconstitution of the SIT under senior IPS leadership.

Probe to continue under court supervision

The case relates to the alleged embezzlement of offerings (chadhava) donated by devotees at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.

The Supreme Court is monitoring the investigation and will review the SIT’s status report at the next hearing.

Authorities are expected to continue examining evidence collected during the earlier stages of the investigation as the newly constituted SIT proceeds with the case.

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