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01 Aug

PIB Debunks Viral AI-Edited Video Falsely Showing PM Narendra Modi Warning Jantar Mantar Protesters

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJantar Mantar, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed as fake a viral video circulating on social media that falsely claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi threatened to take action against students who participated in the recent Jantar Mantar protest. In a statement issued through its Fact Check unit, PIB said the clip has been artificially altered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and does not reflect any statement made by the Prime Minister. The agency clarified that the video is a deepfake, created by manipulating an original recording to spread misinformation. According to PIB, the fabricated clip is being circulated…

01 Aug

Assam Flood Situation Improves, But Death Toll Climbs to 82; Government Expands Relief Measures

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAssam

Guwahati (Rajeev Sharma): Although floodwaters have begun receding in several parts of Assam, the human toll from the disaster continues to rise. According to the latest update from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), two more flood-related deaths have pushed the overall death toll to 82, even as the number of affected residents has fallen to around 1.92 lakh. The latest fatalities were reported from the Nazira revenue circle in Sivasagar district and Sonari in Charaideo district. Authorities said relief and rehabilitation operations remain underway in the worst-affected regions, with teams continuing to assist displaced families and restore essential…

01 Aug

Commercial LPG Cylinder Becomes Cheaper as Oil Companies Slash Prices; Domestic Cylinder Rates Stay the Same

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Commercial LPG users across India have received a significant price relief after oil marketing companies revised the rates of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, bringing down prices in several major cities from Friday. The reduction is expected to ease the fuel burden on restaurants, hotels, food outlets and other businesses that depend on commercial cooking gas. As per sources, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been cut by ₹202 in Delhi, while consumers in Kolkata will benefit from a larger reduction of ₹209. Following the latest revision, the retail price of a commercial cylinder…

01 Aug

Second Labourer Dies After Kulgam Terror Attack, Both Victims Were Migrant Workers from Chhattisgarh

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Srinagar (Rajeev Sharma): The terrorist attack on two migrant labourers in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district has claimed a second life, with the injured worker succumbing to his injuries while undergoing treatment, officials confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday evening at a brick kiln in the Kelam area of south Kashmir, where terrorists allegedly opened fire on the workers without warning. The first victim, Deepak Ratray, died shortly after the attack before he could receive medical attention. The second labourer, Bopinder, was initially treated at Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, before being shifted to SKIMS Hospital in Srinagar,…

01 Aug

IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Parts of Himachal; Residents Advised to Remain Alert

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, issuing a weather alert for Chamba, Kangra and Sirmaur districts. While these areas are expected to witness intense showers, light to moderate rainfall is likely across much of the rest of the state. The weather office has also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph over the lower and mid-hill regions. Similar wind speeds are expected in the high-altitude districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. Officials have warned that the ongoing monsoon activity could increase the likelihood…

01 Aug

Apology Video of Girl Booked Over Alleged Remarks Against PM Narendra Modi Goes Viral; Police Investigation Continues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNarendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A purported apology video of the girl booked for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a student protest has gone viral on social media, with the girl expressing remorse and requesting forgiveness from the nation. In the video, the girl, dressed in a striped T-shirt, is seen with folded hands, saying she regrets her statements and wishes to apologise for her conduct. She claims that she made the comments after being influenced by people present at the protest. "I made several inappropriate remarks against the Prime Minister after coming under the influence…

31 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Speaks with Newly Elected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Deepen Strategic Ties

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAndy Burnham, India UK relations, Narendra Modi, Strategic Partnership, Trade Agreement

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his first telephone conversation on Friday with newly elected British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulating him on assuming office and agreeing to advance the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi extended his best wishes to Burnham for a successful tenure and reaffirmed India’s commitment to elevating bilateral ties. Both leaders underscored the importance of maintaining momentum in one of India's most significant international partnerships and agreed to remain in regular contact. During the discussion, the two heads of government focused on expanding cooperation across critical…

31 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Urges Guidance Over Punishment for Youth Protesters Following Instagram Video

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia news, Instagram video, Jantar Mantar, Narendra Modi, Paper leaks, Youth protests

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video message on Instagram addressing the abusive language directed at him and his family during recent demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar regarding exam paper leak controversies. Referring to the protesters, the Prime Minister stated that youth is a phase for learning and course correction, emphasizing that taking legal action is not the ultimate solution. Emphasizing compassion and patience, he expressed his desire to forgive the young protesters and called upon society to guide the misguided youth toward a constructive path. The Prime Minister's message comes following the viral spread of…

31 Jul

Delhi Court Sentences Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain and Four Others to Life Imprisonment in Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnkit Sharma, Delhi court, Delhi riots, Legal news, Life imprisonment, Tahir Hussain

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four co-convicts to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh pronounced the judgement at Karkardooma Court in the physical presence of the convicts amid heavy security, concluding that while the crime was severe, the case did not fall into the "rarest of rare" category that warrants the death penalty. The court stated that the prosecution had failed to establish that the convicts were beyond reformation or possessed a…

31 Jul

Rain Fury Hits Himachal Pradesh: Dalhousie Schools Shut, Kinnaur Highway Blocked After Landslide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Heavy monsoon showers continued to disrupt normal activities across Himachal Pradesh, with several districts reporting water-related problems, road blockages and weather-related incidents over the past day. Dalhousie witnessed intense rainfall in the morning, prompting the local administration to order the closure of all educational institutions in the area. The decision was taken as a safety measure amid concerns over worsening weather conditions. The impact of the rainfall was also felt in Kinnaur, where a landslide near Chaura led to the closure of National Highway-5. The highway remained blocked after debris fell onto the road, leaving vehicles stranded…