Kedarnath priests oppose temple replica in Delhi

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Kedarnath priests oppose temple replica in Delhi

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The seers and priests of Kedarnath have launched an agitation in protest against the construction of a temple in Delhi replicating the centuries-old Himalayan temple in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had attended the ground breaking and stone laying...
23:16

Rupee settles 10 paise down at 83.61 against US dollar

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Rupee depreciated 10 paise and settled for the day at 83.61 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by the overall strength of the American currency in the overseas market.Forex traders said a positive trend in domestic equities, wherein benchmark indices touched all-time high levels and...
23:15

India's trade deficit widens to $20.98 billion

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According to the government data released on Monday, imports rose about 5 per cent to $56.18 billion in June due to the increase in inbound shipments of crude oil, pulses, and electronic goods.The trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, during June 2023 was $19.19 billion.India's...
23:14

Exports rise 2.56% to $35.2 billion in June

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India's merchandise exports in June increased 2.56 per cent to $35.2 billion even as the trade deficit widened to $20.98 billion during the month, the commerce and industry ministry data showed on Monday.  -- PTI
23:10

Maha govt to recommend fresh names of 12 MLCs

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The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is planning to give a fresh push for the nomination of 12 members to the legislative council from the governor's quota as a list provided by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation never got the gubernatorial nod when B S Koshyari was in the office.The...
22:18

Over 200 ex-MPs served eviction notices

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More than 200 former Lok Sabha MPs, who have yet to vacate their official bungalows in Lutyens' Delhi, have been issued eviction notices, sources in the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said on Monday.The notices have been issued under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised...
21:20

Gujarat: Chandipura virus kills 6 kids in 5 days

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As many as six children have died from suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat in the last five days, with the total number of suspected cases rising to 12, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said Monday. Chandipura virus causes fever, with symptoms similar to flu, and acute encephalitis...
21:09

Konkan Railway route cleared for operation after 24 hrs

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Train traffic on the Konkan Railway route resumed at 7 pm on Monday, more than 24 hours after soil seepage outside a tunnel in Maharashtra disrupted services and left many passengers stranded in trains for hours, officials said.Konkan Railway officials expect train services to normalise...
20:23

Ordered to remove Shambhu barricades, Haryana moves SC

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The Haryana government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the high court order asking it to remove within a week the barricades at the Shambhu border near Ambala where farmers have been camping since February 13. The state government's appeal, filed through advocate Akshay Amritanshu,...
20:04

Only 8 applied for citizenship under CAA: Assam CM

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said only eight persons have applied for citizenship under the CAA from the state so far. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma noted that out of these applicants, only two have proceeded to attend interviews with...
19:15

Youtuber held for threatening to kill Salman Khan gets bail

Salman Khan
Salman Khan
A Mumbai court on Monday granted bail to a Youtuber held last month for allegedly threatening to kill actor Salman Khan and boasting about links to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Banwarilal Gujjar, hailing from Rajasthan, was charged with criminal intimidation and provisions of the Information...
18:53

Police complaint against Yuvraj, Raina, Bhajji for mocking disabled

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Yuvraj Singh
A police complaint has been filed against former cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and Gurkeerat Mann for allegedly mocking people with disabilities in a video that was uploaded on Instagram. The complaint was lodged by Arman Ali, executive director of the National...
18:49

Uddhav a victim of betrayal, says Shankaracharya

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Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand, who turned down the invitation to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, on Monday said Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray is a victim of betrayal. On Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
18:01

Statistical jugglery: Cong on PM's 8-cr jobs claim

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The Congress on Monday countered the Centre's claim that eight crore new jobs have been created, alleging that the government has done some artful statistical jugglery to claim job creation as it has failed to pay attention to the quality and circumstances of employment.Congress general secretary...
17:36

Sensex, Nifty race to record closing highs

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Benchmark Sensex and Nifty closed at new record high levels on Monday following buying in PSU bank shares and fresh foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 145.52 points or 0.18 per cent to settle at a new record high of 80,664.86. During the day, it advanced 343.2 points or...
17:34

Woman abducted, forced into car in UP, body found in ditch

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A 22-year-old woman was kidnapped here in a car on Sunday night and here body was found floating in a water-filled ditch on the roadside on Monday morning, police said. ASP (North) Mukesh Chandra Mishra on Monday said the police received information that on Sunday night.Lakshmi Devi (22), a...
17:31

Secret Service head 'confident' of RNC meet

A Trump supporter at a rally. Reuters/Cheney Orr
A Trump supporter at a rally. Reuters/Cheney Orr
From CNN.com: The US Secret Service Director on Monday sought to assure Americans that there is ample security in place for the upcoming RNC convention following the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.I am confident in the security plan our Secret Service RNC coordinator and our partners...
17:27

BJP's tally falls below 90 in Rajya Sabha

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The BJP's tally in Rajya Sabha has dipped below 90 for the first time in several years but the party and its allies are expected to not only recoup their losses but also make some gains when by-elections to fill the existing vacancies are held in the coming weeks.  While the BJP-led...
17:24

Russian army marches on 'Made in Bihar boots

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 As the Russian Army continues its operation in Ukraine, the soldiers march on using 'Made in Bihar' boots manufactured in Hajipur. Bihar's Hajipur city, known for its agricultural production, is writing its own story by manufacturing safety shoes for the Russian army, which has an...
17:24

Kejriwal lost only 2 kilos in jail: Tihar

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Tihar jail authorities on Monday said Arvind Kejriwal lost only 2 kg in prison and that he was being regularly monitored by an AIIMS medical board, refuting the AAP's claims that the Delhi chief minister's health was deteriorating.  In a report sent to the Delhi government's Home...
16:54

Police file supplementary chargesheet in 2023 Parliament breach case

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The Delhi Police Monday filed a supplementary charge sheet before a court here in connection with the Parliament security breach last year on the anniversary of the 2001 terror attack.  The police filed the charge sheet before Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur after obtaining...
16:23

Bitcoin surges as investors now bet on Trump win

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Reuters/Brendan McDermid
From CNN.com: Bitcoin surged Monday after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at the weekend, as investors saw a greater chance that the former president ' a cryptocurrency skeptic-turned-supporter ' will win the November election.The price of bitcoin jumped 9.5% to $62,980 in...
16:15

Delhi HC permits woman to medically terminate 32-week pregnancy

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The Delhi High Court has allowed a 31-year-old woman to undergo medical termination of her pregnancy of over 32 weeks due to the foetus's abnormalities, which posed a substantial risk of physical and mental handicap. Justice Sanjeev Narula, allowing the woman's plea seeking permission to...
15:59

Dhoni pens love-up note for newlyweds Radhika, Anant

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Star cricketer MS Dhoni rarely posts on social media but whenever he does he undoubtedly wins everyone's hearts. His latest Instagram post is proof of this fact as he penned down a heartfelt note for newlyweds Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.  Dhoni, who was one of the celebrities...
15:47

Goa's top chef wows with vegetarian food at Ambani wedding

Nita Ambani looks resplendent in a heavily embellished sari
Nita Ambani looks resplendent in a heavily embellished sari
'I avoided common ingredients like tofu, paneer and broccoli. Instead, I chose raw mango, sweet potato and tender coconut,' says the Cavatina chef who reimagines Goan cuisine. Read more here. 
15:44

Parineeti, Raghav missed the Ambani shaadi because...

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... the couple was at Wimbledon. Parineeti Chopra shared this picture with her husband Raghav Chadha: Wimbledon finals, strawberries & cream, and my love ' the best weekend! Congratulations @carlitosalcarazz!Kate, the Princess of Wales, handed Carlos Alcaraz the champion's trophy...
15:38

I'm supposed to be dead: Trump

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Donald Trump has said he is supposed to be dead after the assassination attempt on him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, calling the incident a surreal experience.  In one of his first interviews since the incident, the 78-year-old former president told conservative US media that he...
15:22

Pak government moves to ban Imran Khan's party

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Pakistan's Information Minister Atta Tarar announced on Monday that the government plans to file a case seeking to ban Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Dawn reported.  During a press briefing, Tarar emphasised the necessity of moving the country forward without PTI's...
15:19

Told to pay for fuel, cop drives with man on bonnet

A police driver has been booked for attempt to murder, after he dashed into a petrol pump employee and drove with the man on the bonnet on being asked to pay for the fuel he filled, police said on Monday.  The accused has been arrested and suspended from service, they said. Kannur city...
15:11

Look who Mamata Banerjee bumped into at the Ambani do

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Shatrughan Sinha shares this picture of his wife, WB CM Mamata Banerjee, Rashmi Thackeray and his daughter-in-law at the Ambani shaadi. He writes, It has been a month of 'events' with #Sonakshi & Zaheer 'Wedding of the Century' followed up with 'The Most Talked About Wedding of The...
14:59

Zomato hikes platform fee in select cities

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Food-delivery firm Zomato has hiked the platform fee to Rs 6 from Rs 5 per order in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Its rival Swiggy, which had also increased the platform fee in select cities on Sunday, reverted to charging Rs 5 per order on Monday in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, as shown on its...
14:40

Forensics say as many as 3 guns fired at Trump rally

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From CNN.com: Forensic analysis suggests that as many as three weapons were fired at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.The FBI said Sunday that the shooter acted alone.The first three shots were consistent with alleged weapon A, the next five were consistent with alleged weapon...
14:21

Here, take a look

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Nita Ambani paired her outfit with a special jewelled blouse featuring hand-embroidered jhumkaas all over and auspicious elephant motifs at the back. Displaying hand-embroidered Hindi text on its borders, the garment also has Nita's children and grandchildren's name adorned over its delicate net...
14:17

Can you read the writing on Nita Ambani's ghagra?

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Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson, Nita Ambani, the wife of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, was seen in stunning couture wear that echoed the grandeur of ancient Indian architecture, at the wedding of her youngest son Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant.  The...
14:04

Kim at the wedding

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And another picture of Kim Kardashian at the Ambani mega wedding. Seen here with Isha Ambani looking resplendent in her navratna statement necklace. 
13:59

SC notice to Payal Abdullah on Omar's plea seeking divorce

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The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from Payal Abdullah, the estranged wife of Omar Abdullah, on a plea filed by the National Conference leader seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty.  A bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah issued notice to Payal...
13:49

China expert Vikram Misri takes charge as India's new foreign secretary

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Seasoned diplomat Vikram Misri, widely regarded as an expert on China and national security, assumed charge as India's new foreign secretary on Monday. Misri, a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service officer who was serving as the deputy national security advisor, succeeded Vinay Kwatra. He...
13:46

Cops unable to track down IAS officer Khedkar's mom

Manorama Khedkar brandishing a gun. She is wanted in a land dispute case
Manorama Khedkar brandishing a gun. She is wanted in a land dispute case
The Pune police have not been able to get in touch with Manorama Khedkar, mother of controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, in connection with a case registered against her over a land dispute, a senior official said on Monday. The police have registered a first information...
13:03

India has my heart: Kim Kardashian shares pics

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American actor-socialite Kim Kardashian shared more pictures from her visit to India to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding. Kim, 40, arrived in India alongside her sister Khloe Kardashian on Friday morning. Both the sisters were quick to share updates on their respective...
12:41

Guess who DKS met in Mumbai?

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Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar shares this picture with the Blairs at the Ambani wedding in Mumbai. It was pleasant meeting former Prime Minister of UK Mr. Tony Blair and his wife Mrs. Cherie Blair, at a social gathering in Mumbai, he writes.
12:40

SBI raises lending rates, new loans to cost more

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The State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday announced an increase in its Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) by 5-10 basis points for most tenors.  The MCLR represents the minimum rate at which a bank can lend money and is a crucial factor in determining loan interest rates....
12:20

Hold your heads high: King to England team

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King Charles III writes to Gareth Southgate and the England team following their loss against Spain at the Euro 2024 final yesterday.Southgate is team's manager. 
12:04

Secret Service knocked off my shoes: Trump

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From CNN.com: Reflecting on surviving the assassination attempt, Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump said in an interview with the New York Post that when the Secret Service came to protect him on stage, they knocked off his shoes. The agents hit me so hard that my shoes...
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BJP uses Trump hit to target Rahul, Cong says...

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The Congress on Monday slammed the BJP for the allegation that Rahul Gandhi encouraged violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying cheap politics should not be played on the issue of security of leaders. The BJP on Sunday had targeted the Leader of Opposition following the...
11:15

Kerala man gets stuck in hospital lift for 2 days

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A 59-year-old man, who was stuck inside a hospital lift in Thiruvananthapuram for the past two days, was rescued on Monday morning after the lift was operated for routine work, police said.Ulloor resident Ravindran Nair (59) had been stuck inside the lift of the OP Block of the government medical...
11:12

6 killed, several injured as truck hits bus on expressway in Gujarat

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Six persons were killed and more than six others injured after a speeding truck rammed into a stationary bus on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway near Anand town in Gujarat early Monday morning, police said.  The accident took place near Chikhodra village in Anand district at around...
10:51

Ivanka Trump: Mom was watching over dad

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Former First Daughter Ivanka Trump, shares this image alongside and posts on X: Two years ago today, my mom passed away. I believe she was watching over Dad last night during the attempt on his life. I miss her every day and pray for the safety of the family and friends she left behind.Ivanka...
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Trump shooting: Democrats tread with sensitivity

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In the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Democrats are treading cautiously, navigating a complex landscape of political ramifications and moral considerations, The Hill reported.  President Joe Biden, out of...
10:17

What Obama said on Trump assassination attempt

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What former US president Barack Obama said on the assassination attempt on Trump. There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don't yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn't seriously hurt, and use this...
10:06

Dodged bullet because I bent to look at data: Trump

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Former President Donald Trump has made significant changes to his upcoming convention speech in response to an attempted assassination on Saturday, now focusing on a call for national unity rather than his original plan to critique President Joe Biden's policies.In an exclusive interview with the...
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Trump arrives for Republican Convention after assassination attempt

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The Republican National Convention, held every four years, began in Milwaukee on Monday under an unprecedented security cover in the aftermath of a failed assassination attempt on its presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump. The former US president, Trump miraculously escaped when a...
09:10

Time to 'cool down': Biden after Trump attack

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United States President Joe Biden on Sunday urged citizens to unite in the hour of crisis when a failed assassination bid was made on his predecessor Donald Trump and said it was time to cool down political rhetoric in the country. In a prime-time national address from the Oval Office, I...
08:59

When will govt, Modi wake up: Priyanka after CRPF jawan killed in Manipur

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Attacking the Centre after a Central Reserve Police Force jawan was killed in Manipur, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the state has completely fallen apart and asked when will the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wake up from their sleep.  In a post in...
08:33

Trump rally shooter acted alone: FBI

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The gunman who shot at former United States president Donald Trump during an election rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday appears to have acted alone, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating it as a potential domestic terrorism act. The gunman has been...