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IMA suspends Monday strike as HC stays Sena leader's bail

 Sun, 19 July 2026
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IMA suspends Monday strike as HC stays Sena leader's bail

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre seen arguing with the doctors before the alleged assault./X
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre seen arguing with the doctors before the alleged assault./X
The Indian Medical Association Maharashtra has announced the suspension of its scheduled strike on July 20 against the assault on doctors and medical staff at a civic hospital, a day after the Bombay high court stayed the bail granted to accused Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. However,...
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AAP's Sanjay Singh writes to RS chair for nod to discuss Wangchuk, NEET

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday submitted a notice of motion under Rule 267, seeking suspension of the day's listed business in the Upper House to discuss the alleged NEET paper leak and the demands raised by activist Sonam Wangchuk.In his notice addressed to the...
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AI deepfake videos used to extort Rs 97 lakh from Patna hotel owner

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A hotel owner in Patna was allegedly blackmailed with AI-generated deepfake obscene videos of him and forced to pay Rs 97 lakh, following which an FIR was registered here against three people, including a woman, police said on Sunday.The extortion money was paid in four tranches in Muzaffarpur,...
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FIFA World Cup final: Kerala declares holiday for schools, colleges tomorrow

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Kerala government declared a holiday on Monday for all schools and higher educational institutions in view of the FIFA World Cup final, officials said on Sunday.The officials said the decision was taken after considering requests from students who are football enthusiasts and wished to watch the...
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Ram Temple Trust to meet on July 22

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Amid the ongoing Ram temple donation embezzlement row, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold a second meeting this month, on July 22.According to Trust general secretary Krishna Mohan, a special meeting has been scheduled at 3 pm in the Ram temple complex, followed by the...
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Fourteen stranded people rescued from swollen rivers in Jammu, Rajouri

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At least 14 people stranded in swollen rivers in various parts of Jammu and Rajouri districts were rescued safely on Sunday, officials said.In a swift and coordinated rescue operation lasting several hours, police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) successfully rescued three boys...
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Woman abducted, strangled by boyfriend in Odisha's Sambalpur; held

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A 24-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and strangled by her boyfriend in Odisha's Sambalpur district, the police said on Sunday.The deceased has been identified as Sarita Sa, a resident of Kusumi Mahulaguda village in Mahulapali police station area. She worked at a beauty parlour in Kuchinda...
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Himachal on high alert as MeT issues red warning for heavy rainfall

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All departments are on high alert in Himachal following a red alert warning issued by the Shimla meteorological office predicting very heavy to extremely heavy rains at isolated places in four to five districts for Monday and Tuesday.The MeT office on Sunday issued a red warning for Chamba,...
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DMK backs women's quota on current LS strength: MP Tiruchi Siva

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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday urged the government to come out with a clear formula on the Constitution amendment bill for providing 33 percent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, asserting that the quota should be given on the current strength of the Lower House.The...
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Jennifer Winget, William Ishmael get married

Actor Jennifer Winget
Actor Jennifer Winget
Actor Jennifer Winget has tied the knot with  businessman William Ishmael.The actor, known for projects such as Beyhadh and Saraswatichandra, shared the news with a video post on her Instagram handle on Saturday, which featured a series of pictures. The slide in the video read, Ladies...
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Shah speaks to J-K LG, CM to review flood situation in Rajouri district

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take stock of the flood situation in Rajouri district following heavy overnight rainfall, officials said.The home minister, who is on a three-day visit to West...
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earns Rs 47.03 cr at box office

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Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has earned Rs 47.03 crore at the domestic box office on the second day of release.Featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Zendaya as Athena, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra, Anne...
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Oppn stages walkout at all party meet over rebel TMC MPs

TMC MP Mahua Moitra speaks to media after a symbolic walk-out at all party meet in New Delhi on Sunday./ANI on X
TMC MP Mahua Moitra speaks to media after a symbolic walk-out at all party meet in New Delhi on Sunday./ANI on X
The entire opposition on Sunday staged a symbolic walk out from the all-party meeting convened here ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session to protest against the invitation extended to rebel TMC MPs.The opposition also protested against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decisions on the rebel TMC...
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Won't allow political activities inside hospitals, says Kerala health minister

Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan
Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan
Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan on Sunday hardened his stand against the distribution of free food by political organisations inside government hospitals, saying no political activity would be permitted on hospital premises.The minister said the UDF government's policy was to ensure that...
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Wangchuk's wife moves HC to shift him private hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk with his wife Gitanjali J Angmo, on the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike./Amit/ANI Photo
Activist Sonam Wangchuk with his wife Gitanjali J Angmo, on the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike./Amit/ANI Photo
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife has said she has moved the Delhi high court seeking permission to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility, and will seek an urgent hearing on her plea on Sunday.Asserting that she has lost faith in the hospital, Gitanjali J Angmo said she wants to...
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J-K LG Manoj Sinha reviews flood situation in Rajouri, Poonch

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Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday reviewed the situation in Rajouri and Poonch districts following incessant rains and flash floods that have caused loss of lives and significant damage to property.The Lieutenant Governor expressed deep grief over the casualties and...
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Pune tops Maharashtra in unhygienic food complaints: FDA

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Pune district has reported the highest number of complaints about unhygienic food in Maharashtra since the state Food and Drug Administration launched a complaint-reporting portal, FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has said.The senior IAS officer was in the city on Saturday to attend a food safety...
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Rahul, Kharge write to PM; seek probe into Ayodhya donation theft

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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple, saying lakhs of devotees who donated their hard-earned income with faith are feeling 'betrayed by the...
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US forces redirect 5 commercial vessels, disable 1

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United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday stated that American forces have redirected five commercial vessels and disabled one vessel after the resumption of a naval blockade against Iran.In a post on X, CENTCOM said US naval forces were continuing to enforce the blockade operations,...
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Second drone recovered within a week in J-K's Samba

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A drone was recovered by the Army in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba, marking the second such recovery in the border district within a week, officials said on Sunday.The recovery has prompted intensified surveillance and investigation by security agencies amid continued efforts to thwart cross-border...
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Amarnath Yatra suspended as J-K braces for heavy rain

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Authorities on Sunday temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra from both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes in view of the Met department's forecast of widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days.Officials said no onward movement will be permitted from the Baltal and...
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Wangchuk being given required intervention: Hospital

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk is being given the 'required medical intervention' at the Safdarjung Hospital here and a team of experts is closely monitoring his condition as his blood parameters remain marginally altered due to the physiological stress and systemic effects of prolonged fasting, the...
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Omar to return to Jammu amid heavy rain in region

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that he will cut short his stay in Delhi and return to Jammu on Sunday afternoon in view of the worsening situation across parts of the division following heavy rains.Heavy rains have lashed many parts of Jammu division, especially...
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Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises above 5,000

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The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 5,119, according to an official government report, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced emergency financial support of $346 million to assist recovery and reconstruction efforts.Acting President...
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Flash floods hit Rajouri town, hundreds shifted

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Rajouri town was hit by flash floods following incessant overnight rainfall, forcing hundreds of residents to move to safer locations as floodwaters inundated low-lying areas, including the new bus stand early Sunday, officials said.Dozens of vehicles were swept away or submerged after...
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US issues worldwide travel caution amid tensions

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The United States Department of State on Saturday issued a worldwide travel caution for American citizens, citing heightened tensions in West Asia and warning of a complex security environment with the potential for unforeseen escalation amid the heightened military operation from both the US and...