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21 Aug

Himachal Monsoon Havoc: Death Toll Touches 276, Roads and Utilities in Ruins

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Shimla: Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of relentless monsoon rains as the death toll has risen to 276 since June 20, the State Disaster Management Authority confirmed. The breakdown reveals 143 fatalities in rain-triggered incidents like landslides, house collapses, and flash floods, while 133 people died in road mishaps. Massive Damage Across the State Within the past 24 hours, the downpour has blocked 366 roads, crippled power supply in 929 locations, and stalled 139 drinking water schemes, according to the HPSDMA bulletin. National Highway-305 in Kullu and NH-154 in Mandi remain shut due to landslides and road…

21 Aug

Five Schools in Delhi Targeted with Bomb Threat Emails, Authorities on High Alert

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New Delhi (National Times): The national capital once again witnessed a security scare on Wednesday after five schools, including those in Prasad Nagar and Dwarka Sector-5, reported receiving bomb threats through emails. As soon as the messages were flagged, Delhi Police and Fire Department teams reached the schools and began extensive security checks. Students and staff were safely moved out of the buildings as a precautionary step. Part of a Series of Threats The fresh wave of threats comes only days after several schools in Dwarka received similar emails. Earlier this year, over 50 schools across Delhi were also targeted…

20 Aug

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attack: Accused Rajesh Khimji a ‘Serial Offender’ With Multiple Past Cases, Say Officials

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New Delhi, August 20 — The man arrested for attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunwai at her Civil Lines camp office has been identified as Rajesh Khimji, a “serial offender” with a criminal history in Gujarat, officials said on Wednesday.Khimji was apprehended by Delhi Police shortly after the attack and has been booked under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for attempt to murder. Police sources confirmed that he arrived in Delhi from Rajkot by train a day earlier and stayed at Gujarati Bhavan in Civil Lines before executing the attack.Past Cases in GujaratOfficials…

20 Aug

Russia Pins Hopes on India to Keep Oil Trade Flowing Despite US Pressure

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New Delhi, August 20 – Russia has expressed confidence that India will not scale down crude oil imports despite rising American pressure, stressing that the two countries have developed a “special mechanism” to sustain trade.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday, Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires Roman Babushkin made it clear that Moscow values its energy partnership with New Delhi. “We don’t hope that India will stop buying oil. We have a true strategic partnership and are committed to removing any challenge,” he said.Russia’s Deputy Trade Representative Evgeniy Griva, who was also present, reaffirmed that crude oil supplies to India…

20 Aug

Bills Torn in Parliament: Bills to Remove Arrested PMs, CMs, Ministers Sent to JPC Amid Opposition Outcry

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New Delhi, August 20 – The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar on Wednesday as the BJP-led NDA government referred three contentious bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The bills propose disqualification of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers in states and Union Territories if they remain under arrest for over 30 days on charges carrying a minimum five-year sentence.Opposition MPs objected strongly, arguing that the proposed laws undermine the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” and could be misused to destabilize governments. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accused the Centre of “amending the Constitution to topple governments,” while Congress MP…

20 Aug

Verified Image of Attacker in Assault on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Released

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New Delhi: Authorities have confirmed the authenticity of a photograph showing the man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta earlier today. The image, which surfaced on social media within hours of the incident, has been officially verified by security agencies. The attack occurred during a public engagement in the capital, triggering a wave of political reactions and renewed concerns over the Chief Minister’s safety. Officials confirmed that the accused was swiftly apprehended at the scene after attempting to assault Gupta. Investigators have so far withheld further information about the suspect, citing the sensitive nature of ongoing inquiries. However,…

20 Aug

Chaos at Public Hearing as Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked, Police Arrest Suspect

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New Delhi (National Times): Tension gripped a public hearing at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s camp office today after a man launched an unexpected attack on her. The incident caused panic among those present, forcing security officials to intervene swiftly. The accused was overpowered and taken into custody by the police. Investigators are now questioning him to determine the reason behind the assault, which has not yet been established. The Chief Minister escaped without injuries, though the episode left the gathering in turmoil. In response, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva issued a strong statement condemning the attack, describing it as “a…

20 Aug

Bomb Threat Emails Target Schools in Najafgarh and Malviya Nagar

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Two schools in Delhi came under a security scare on Wednesday after receiving bomb threat emails. One of the institutions is located in Najafgarh, while the other is in Malviya Nagar, police officials confirmed. The messages prompted swift action, with security personnel rushing to the campuses and carrying out detailed inspections. Fortunately, nothing suspicious has been found so far. The incident has added to growing concerns, as it follows a series of similar threats reported in Dwarka schools earlier this week. Police believe the cases may be connected and are working to trace the source of…

19 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Meets SHG Women, Sanitation Workers; Cabinet Clears Landmark Minority Education Bill

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Bhararisain: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during his morning visit to Bhararisain (Gairsain) on Tuesday, interacted with women members of a self-help group working under the National Rural Livelihood Mission. He praised their efforts in strengthening rural livelihoods and highlighted their role in building a self-reliant Uttarakhand.The Chief Minister also met sanitation workers deployed at the Vidhan Sabha premises and inquired about their food and accommodation facilities. Expressing satisfaction with the arrangements, the workers thanked the government for its support. Dhami said the commitment of women driving rural empowerment and sanitation workers ensuring a clean society reflected collective resolve…

19 Aug

Indian Railways to Launch Airport-Style Baggage Checks, Pilot in Prayagraj Division

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New Delhi: Indian Railways is preparing to introduce stricter baggage regulations, bringing in airport-style security checks for train passengers. The initiative will begin as a pilot project in the Prayagraj division, where luggage will be weighed at stations before travelers are permitted to enter platforms. Passengers carrying excess baggage will face fines.The pilot program will be rolled out at major stations, including Prayagraj Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Subedarganj, Kanpur Central, Mirzapur, Tundla, Aligarh Junction, Govindpuri, and Etawah. To implement the system, electronic weighing machines are being installed at the entry gates of these stations.According to the new rules, the luggage allowance…