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04 Aug

Two Firefighters Lose Lives in Factory Fire Rescue Operation After Structure Collapses in Greater Noida

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Greater Noida (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night firefighting operation at an electronics chip manufacturing facility in Greater Noida ended in tragedy after part of the building gave way, killing two fire department personnel and injuring three others. The incident took place in the Ecotech-3 police station area, where emergency services were dispatched after reports of a fire at the industrial unit. Firefighters entered the premises to control the blaze and carry out rescue operations when a section of the structure suddenly collapsed. Building Debris Falls on Fire Crew According to DCP (Central Noida) Shailendra Kumar Singh, a wall and a heavy…

04 Aug

IMD Forecasts Six More Days of Rain in Himachal; Yellow Alert in Three Districts as Monsoon Deficit Persists

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Monsoon conditions are expected to remain active across Himachal Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting widespread light to moderate rainfall over the next six days. A Yellow Alert has been sounded for Una, Bilaspur and Kangra on Monday, warning of isolated spells of heavy rain. The weather department has also indicated that rainfall activity is likely to continue in the coming days, with Kangra and Mandi expected to remain under a Yellow Alert on August 5 due to the possibility of intense showers at isolated locations. State Still Behind Seasonal Rainfall Average Although several regions…

03 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Announces March to Prime Minister’s Residence Over E20 Petrol Rollout

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that he will lead a march to the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday to submit a public petition against forceful imposition of E20-Blended petrol fuel. He shared he will leave the AAP headquarters at 12 noon with 100 people to personally hand over a petition signed by around 2.5 lakh people, seeking a meeting with the Prime Minister over problems with ethanol blended fuel. Addressing a press conference, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "People across the country are deeply troubled by E20-Blended Petrol, yet…

03 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Urges Delhi Government to Extend Women’s Scheme Benefits Without Conditions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, Maawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Women Welfare

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday called out the BJP Government in Delhi for imposing restrictive conditions under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to limit the number of women eligible for its benefits. Comparing the scheme with Punjab's Maawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, he said the AAP Government in Punjab had imposed no such conditions, while the Rekha Gupta Government had made a 10 year residency requirement and approval from an MP or MLA mandatory for applicants. The AAP Chief pointed out that if the BJP Government's intentions were genuine, it would have extended…

03 Aug

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinod Tomar Cleared in Women Wrestlers’ Harassment Case by Delhi Court

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Bringing an end to a legal battle that lasted more than three years, a Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers. The order was pronounced by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwini Panwar at the Rouse Avenue Courts after the completion of the trial. Court proceedings relating to the case were conducted in camera because of the sensitive nature of the allegations. Singh, a senior BJP leader and former Kaiserganj MP, and Tomar…

03 Aug

Couple Dies After Roof of House Collapses in Delhi’s JP Nagar; Probe Underway

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A husband and wife lost their lives after the roof of their house collapsed in Delhi's JP Nagar late Sunday night, officials said. The incident triggered a rescue operation involving local residents and police personnel, who worked together to pull the couple out from beneath the debris. The victims have been identified as Tinku (32) and Urmila (30). According to police, the couple was inside the house when the roof suddenly gave way, trapping them under the rubble. Upon receiving information, police teams rushed to the spot and, with the assistance of locals, removed the debris…

03 Aug

First Monday of Sawan Sees Massive Rush at Shiva Temples Across India; Devotees Offer Prayers and Jalabhishek

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The first Monday of the holy month of Sawan witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees at Shiva temples across the country, as lakhs of worshippers gathered from the early hours to perform jalabhishek and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, the occasion was marked by religious fervour, devotional chants and elaborate temple rituals. The month of Sawan, which commenced on July 30, will continue until August 28. Mondays during this period hold special significance for devotees, who observe fasts and offer prayers for prosperity, peace,…

03 Aug

Glasgow Eatery to Revise Logo After Lovlina Borgohain Objects to Map of India

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): A restaurant in Glasgow has apologised and pledged to update its branding after Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain raised concerns over what she said was an inaccurate depiction of the map of India at the establishment. The issue surfaced during a visit by members of the Indian boxing team following their successful campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026.Lovlina, who hails from Assam, noticed that the map printed on the restaurant's napkins and displayed in its branding did not include India's North-Eastern region. A video capturing her remarks was widely circulated on social media, drawing significant public attention. Boxer…

03 Aug

Delhi Police May Drop Proceedings Against Minor in PM Modi Abuse Case; Sources Indicate No FIR Action

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police are unlikely to proceed with criminal action against the minor girl whose video containing abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral during a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, according to sources. The controversy began after Noida Police registered a Zero FIR based on a complaint over the viral video and subsequently transferred the case to the national capital. However, officials are now believed to have decided against registering a formal case after it emerged that the accused is a minor. Age Discrepancy Came to Light After Viral Apology The initial FIR reportedly…

03 Aug

Monsoon Remains Active in Himachal; Theog Receives Heavy Rain, Yellow Alert Issued for Multiple Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh monsoon showers swept across parts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday night, with Theog in Shimla district witnessing heavy rainfall that disrupted traffic after roads were blocked at a few locations. In contrast, Shimla city recorded only light showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that wet weather will continue across the state over the next several days. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra and Sirmaur districts on Monday, warning of heavy rainfall at isolated places. Heavy Showers Expected Throughout the Week According to the IMD, monsoon conditions are expected to remain…