Uttarakhand cloudburst: Over 50 people airlifted to safety, Army intensifies relief operations 

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Dehradun, Aug 7 (IANS) Two days after the cloudbursts-triggered flashfloods wreaked havoc in Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand, the relief operations are in full swing, and people are being airlifted to higher locations while those having sustained injuries are being attended to swiftly.Till today morning, more than 50 individuals were airlifted to safety and evacuated from the Dharali, the flashfloods-hit zone to upper reaches in Matli by helicopter. From there, the people were being transported…

National Herald case: Delhi court seeks clarifications from ED, decision likely tomorrow

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday sought certain clarifications from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald money laundering case involving Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and others, as proposed accused. The Rouse Avenue Court, which examined the case diary, is likely to deliver its decision on Friday on taking cognisance of the prosecution complaint filed by the ED under the Preventi…

Telangana Congress takes serious view of party MLA's remarks against CM Revanth Reddy

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Hyderabad, Aug 7 (IANS) The disciplinary action committee of the Congress party in Telangana has taken a serious view of the remarks made by party MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Munugode MLA is likely to be issued a notice for publicly criticising the Chief Minister.Congress MP Mallu Ravi, who is the chairman of disciplinary action committee, said he would speak to Rajagopal Reddy.Mallu Ravi, who has been camping in Delhi for the last three days alon…

Rs 13 lakh spent by Kerala govt to invite Messi goes down the drain

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Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7 (IANS) The Kerala government’s claim that no public money would be spent to bring football legend Lionel Messi to the state has now been exposed as misleading.It has now emerged that the state government spent Rs 13 lakh on the Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman’s trip to Spain in September 2024, reportedly to invite Messi to Kerala. The Minister was accompanied by the Sports Department Secretary and the Director of Sports and Youth Affairs.This revelation contradi…

New US tariffs no big problem for India which has huge domestic market: Mark Mobius

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Billionaire investor Mark Mobius said on Thursday that upcoming 50 per cent tariffs on India, imposed by US President Donald Trump, will have less impact on the country as it has a massive domestic market to cushion itself, and does not fully depend on exports like China.Speaking to IANS, the global investor who runs the Mobius EM Opportunities Fund for emerging markets (EMs), said India is in a good position to navigate these tariffs than other nations.“India has a hug…

Dharmasthala clash: Action will be initiated against whoever committed wrong, says K'taka CM

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Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IANS) Responding to the clash between two groups and the assault on YouTubers and media personnel in the temple town of Dharmasthala, in connection with the alleged mass grave case, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Thursday that action will be taken against whoever is found guilty.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, CM Siddaramaiah said in response to questions, “Whoever is guilty will be punished. We will take legal action. The law is the same for everyone.”Comm…

Heavy rain with thundershowers to continue in South Bengal: Met office

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Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata and several districts in South Bengal, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-40 km/h) through the weekend.According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata’s Alipore, heavy rainfall is likely to occur in South Bengal districts like Hooghly, East Burdwan, Bankura, South 24 Parganas, and Nadia.At the same time, light to moderate rain with thun…

Lok Sabha adjourned amid Oppn uproar over SIR

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday following intense pandemonium during Question Hour, as Opposition members disrupted proceedings over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, with slogans and placards, prompting Speaker Om Birla to intervene and appeal for order. The session began with a scheduled discussion on issues of public importance, particularly concerning tribal areas.Congress MP Deepender Hooda had submitted a question …

Cong chief Kharge blames govt over increased tariffs; says US fails to understand steel frame India is made of

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the US administration’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods, calling it a “foreign policy disaster” that cannot be blamed on the past 70 years of the Congress’ rule. US President Donald Trump had already imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods going to the US. However, after Trump’s announcement on Wednesday, the tariff again…

Gujarat govt rolls out Rs 1.5 crore financial assistance to upgrade grant-in-aid schools

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Ahmedabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced Rs 1.5 crore financial assistance to upgrade infrastructure in grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools across the state. This decision, under the banner of Mission School of Excellence 2.0 and aligning with the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020, marks a major step towards ensuring holistic educational access and equity, especially in rural and tribal regions.Under the new scheme, the state governm…