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Five Arrested in Thailand for Abducting Three Indian Tourists in Pattaya Ransom Plot
29 Jul

Five Arrested in Thailand for Abducting Three Indian Tourists in Pattaya Ransom Plot

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Thailand (Rajeev Sharma): Thailand Law enforcement agencies have arrested five individuals, including two residents from Punjab's Jalandhar and Amritsar districts, for their involvement in the abduction, illegal confinement, and extortion of three young Indian tourists. The victims, aged between 23 and 26, were reportedly enticed to travel to Thailand through a fraudulent low-cost holiday package before being taken hostage in a residential property in Pattaya. The arrested suspects have been identified by authorities as Avtar Singh (38) from Jalandhar, Jagjit Singh (38) from Amritsar, Rambalak Kumar (28) from Bihar, Sukhbir Singh (37), and Kulra Singh (27). Representative leaders from the…
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Supreme Court Quashes 2021 Office Memorandum Granting Retrospective Environmental Clearances
29 Jul

Supreme Court Quashes 2021 Office Memorandum Granting Retrospective Environmental Clearances

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court quashed the Union Government’s 2021 Office Memorandum (OM), which established a continuous administrative route for granting retrospective environmental clearances (ECs) to projects that began operations without prior regulatory approval. Declaring the executive order impermissible under law, a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant ruled that the directive failed the tests of proportionality and reasonableness, while infringing upon fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that mandatory prior environmental clearances remain the foundation of India's environmental regulatory framework and that project proponents cannot illegally…
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International Tiger Day 2026 Celebrated with Public Awareness Programs at Chhatbir Zoo
29 Jul

International Tiger Day 2026 Celebrated with Public Awareness Programs at Chhatbir Zoo

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Chhatbir (Gurpreet Singh): M. C. Zoological Park in Chhatbir commemorated International Tiger Day 2026 on Wednesday with a series of educational programs, awareness sessions, and contests aimed at promoting the conservation of wild tigers. Organized around the global imperative to safeguard tiger habitats, the initiatives sought to inform visitors and students about the severe ecological challenges facing the species. A key feature of the celebration was an awareness session titled "Their Roar Keeps the Forest Alive," which brought together zoo visitors, school and college students, and prominent conservation advocates. During the event, Punjab State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu released an…
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Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Following Extended Parliamentary Debate
29 Jul

Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Following Extended Parliamentary Debate

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, following a lengthy legislative debate that extended over two days. The bill, aimed at strengthening the legal framework against test leaks and cheating in competitive examinations, was approved following a concluding address by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who addressed both the statutory changes and political objections raised by the opposition. Under the amended legislation, penal measures for individuals engaging in illicit examination practices have been heightened, with minimum prison sentences set at five years and maximum terms extending to ten years,…
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Assam Flood Crisis: Death Toll Reaches 75 as Government Unveils Expanded Relief Package
29 Jul

Assam Flood Crisis: Death Toll Reaches 75 as Government Unveils Expanded Relief Package

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Guwahati: (Rajeev Sharma) Assam's flood emergency has claimed 75 lives, with seven additional deaths reported from Sivasagar district, even as the overall flood situation has shown signs of improvement. In response, the state government has announced enhanced compensation, financial aid for affected families, and special assistance for students whose education has been disrupted. Data released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) shows that the number of people affected by the floods has declined to nearly 3.32 lakh across seven districts, compared to 4.45 lakh a day earlier. However, large areas remain submerged, and thousands of residents continue to…
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Delhi Police Ask X to Remove Allegedly Defamatory Content, Seek User Details for Investigation
29 Jul

Delhi Police Ask X to Remove Allegedly Defamatory Content, Seek User Details for Investigation

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New Delhi: Delhi Police have formally approached social media platform X (formerly Twitter), requesting the removal of a post alleged to contain defamatory and objectionable remarks directed at constitutional authorities. The move is part of an ongoing investigation into the circulation of content on the platform. In its communication to the company, the police asked for the immediate deletion or blocking of the post or video in question, stating that the material was allegedly malicious and defamatory in nature. Investigators have also sought the identity of the account holder responsible for uploading the content. The request includes details such as…
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Monsoon to Stay Active in Himachal; IMD Issues Rain Alerts, Advises Public to Avoid Rivers and Landslide-Prone Areas
29 Jul

Monsoon to Stay Active in Himachal; IMD Issues Rain Alerts, Advises Public to Avoid Rivers and Landslide-Prone Areas

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is expected to witness another spell of widespread monsoon activity over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall across several districts. Orange and Yellow alerts have been issued, while residents and tourists have been advised to remain cautious as the risk of flash floods and landslides persists.According to the weather department, Sirmaur district will remain under an Orange Alert on Wednesday due to the possibility of very heavy rainfall. A Yellow Alert has also been sounded for Chamba, Kullu, Solan, and Shimla, where moderate to heavy showers are likely.The forecast…
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Heavy Rain Alert Prompts Closure of Schools, Colleges in Himachal’s Nahan Subdivision
29 Jul

Heavy Rain Alert Prompts Closure of Schools, Colleges in Himachal’s Nahan Subdivision

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Nahan (Rajeev Sharma): With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting intense rainfall across parts of Himachal Pradesh, the district administration has announced the closure of all educational institutions in the Nahan subdivision of Sirmaur district on Wednesday as a precautionary measure. The Meteorological Centre in Shimla has placed Sirmaur under an Orange Alert, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and the possibility of flash floods and landslides. Officials said the weather conditions could pose risks to public safety and disrupt transportation. Acting on the forecast, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Rajiv Sankhyan issued an order directing all government and…
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Mohali Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Pakistan-Based Shahzad Bhatti; NIA Moves Closer to Interpol Action
28 Jul

Mohali Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Pakistan-Based Shahzad Bhatti; NIA Moves Closer to Interpol Action

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Mohali (Rajeev Sharma): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken a significant step in its investigation against Pakistan-based terror accused Shahzad Bhatti, with a special NIA court in Mohali issuing an open-ended non-bailable warrant (NBW) in connection with the grenade attack on the residence of Jalandhar-based social media influencer Navdeep Singh, popularly known as Roger Sandhu. The court noted that Bhatti has remained absconding despite the ongoing investigation and ruled that issuing summons or a bailable warrant would not be sufficient to secure his appearance. Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the court approved the issuance of a non-bailable warrant…
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IMD Warns of Intense Monsoon Spell in Himachal; Heavy Rain Alert Till August 2
28 Jul

IMD Warns of Intense Monsoon Spell in Himachal; Heavy Rain Alert Till August 2

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness another prolonged spell of monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall across the state until August 2. The weather agency has issued Orange and Yellow alerts for several districts, warning of heavy showers, flash floods and landslides over the coming days. An Orange Alert has been sounded for Sirmaur and Bilaspur on Tuesday, while Shimla, Mandi and Solan have been placed under a Yellow Alert. The IMD has also cautioned that low-lying areas in Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur could face flash flood-like situations if rainfall intensifies.…
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