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Empty liquor bottles recovered inside Bihar assembly premises, Tejashwi Yadav alleges Bihar CM’s liquor mafia nexus

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Several empty bottles of liquor were found in Bihar assembly premises on Tuesday. The spot is less than 100 metres away from the Chief Minister’s Nitish Kumar’s chamber.

Tweeting a video of the incident, the Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav alleged that it is a Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s liqor mafia nexus and demanded the resignation. He also demanded the implementation of complete ban on liquor in the state.

Yadav, who has been critical of the Bihar government’s prohibition policy, told reporters the empty bottle were yet more evidence of that failure. It is a serious matter, liquor bottles are being found across the state. There should be a complete ban on liquor, Yadav said.

Reacting to the incident, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said it is important to conduct an investigation. He asked the Chief Secretary and DGP to investigate the matter if the speaker allows, the Bihar CM said.

This is not the first time that Tejashwi Yadav have attacked the Bihar government and CM Nitish Kumar. Earlier, the RJD leader had alleged Nitish Kumar and the state ministers for their involvement in the liquor trade.

The empty liquor bottles were found just a day after legislators of all four constituents of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar raised their hands in favour of Nitish Kumar’s decision of liquor ban. They had also unanimously resolved to support the state government’s move to strictly enforce total prohibition on liquor across the state.

On the opening day of the Assembly session, the Opposition criticised the Nitish Kumar government for “failing” to control the liquor mafia in the state.

The five-day winter session of the Bihar legislature, which began on Monday, will continue till December 3.

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Mallikarjun Kharge warns action against workers over DK Shivakumar slogans

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge warned party workers of disciplinary action after pro-DK Shivakumar slogans disrupted a Congress programme in Bengaluru.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday strongly reprimanded party workers after a section of the audience raised slogans in support of DK Shivakumar during a party programme in Bengaluru. Kharge also warned that disciplinary action could be taken against those responsible for disrupting the event.

The incident took place during the ‘Sankalpa Samavesha’ programme, where party leaders had gathered for an organisational event. According to reports, some workers repeatedly chanted “DK-DK” slogans, prompting Kharge to intervene and ask them to maintain discipline.

Visibly upset by the sloganeering, Kharge reminded workers that the gathering was meant for the party and not for promoting individual leaders.

“This is not an individual’s programme, it is a party programme,” Kharge said while stressing that Congress functions as an organisation rather than around personalities.

The veteran leader also expressed displeasure over the disruption, questioning why a few people should dominate proceedings when many others had attended the programme. Referring to his long political career, Kharge said the party had contributed significantly to the rise of many leaders and emphasised the need to uphold organisational discipline.

Warning the workers against similar behaviour in the future, Kharge said footage from the event would be examined and action would be taken if necessary.

“Discipline is always necessary for the party. Whoever is shouting here, there will be footage. I will take disciplinary action after reviewing the footage,” he said.

The episode once again highlighted the importance the Congress leadership places on party discipline during organisational events in Karnataka.

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Delhi likely to see more rain and thunderstorms as IMD forecasts pleasant weather

Delhi-NCR is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms as IMD forecasts pleasant weather and continued relief from heat.

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Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) may continue to get relief from intense summer heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in the coming days.

The weather department said changing weather conditions are expected to persist across Delhi-NCR, with intermittent rain and thunderstorm activity likely to keep temperatures under control. The maximum temperature in the national capital settled slightly above the seasonal average, while cloudy skies and moisture-laden winds are expected to bring further relief.

Rain forecast for Delhi-NCR

According to IMD, Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad are likely to witness light rainfall and thunderstorms. The weather agency said the spell of rain could be accompanied by gusty winds, leading to a drop in temperatures across the region.

Officials said the prevailing weather pattern is being influenced by favourable monsoon conditions and local weather systems, which are helping maintain relatively pleasant conditions in the region. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain below or around the 40 degrees Celsius mark over the next few days.

Monsoon advances over northern India

The southwest monsoon has advanced further into several parts of northern India, including areas of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Weather officials have indicated that conditions remain favourable for the monsoon’s further advance across more regions in northwestern India.

Meanwhile, different parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to experience varied weather conditions, with eastern districts likely to receive rainfall while some areas in eastern UP may continue to experience heatwave conditions. Rajasthan is also expected to witness rain and thunderstorm activity in several districts.

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Four killed after temple roof collapses at Maharashtra’s Yashwadi shrine

Four devotees were killed and several others injured after a portion of an under-construction roof collapsed at the Yashwadi temple in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district.

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A tragic accident at a prominent temple in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district claimed four lives on Saturday after a portion of an under-construction roof collapsed on devotees gathered at the site.

The incident took place at the Yashwadi temple in Yashwadi village, around 190 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Authorities launched a large-scale rescue operation after devotees were trapped beneath the debris following the collapse.

According to local officials, the roof section in front of the sanctum, part of an ongoing construction project, gave way during the afternoon. MLA Rajesh Vitekar said 27 people were trapped under the rubble. All those trapped were later rescued, but four people lost their lives in the incident.

Several injured devotees were shifted to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Three people were admitted to the District General Hospital, while around 20 others received treatment at RP Medical College, according to officials.

Rescue teams rushed to the site

Police, district administration personnel and emergency responders reached the temple soon after the collapse was reported. Rescue efforts continued for several hours as teams worked to remove debris and locate those trapped underneath.

Officials said the structure that collapsed was the temple’s sabhamandap, or outer assembly hall, where construction work was nearing completion. Initial assessments suggest there may have been a structural issue linked to a pillar being erected at the site, though the exact cause remains under investigation.

Popular pilgrimage site draws huge crowds

The Yashwadi temple is among the most visited religious sites in the Parbhani region and attracts thousands of devotees every Saturday. The accident occurred on a day when large numbers of worshippers had gathered at the shrine, increasing concerns about the scale of the tragedy.

Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry into the collapse and examine whether construction safety norms were followed during the expansion work.

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