Uttar Pradesh: Record 75 lakh women, kin benefit from free bus travel on Rakhi

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Lucknow, Aug 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Raksha Bandhan free bus scheme for women has set a new passenger record this year, with the number of beneficiaries nearing 75 lakh on Sunday, an official said.According to Parivahan Nigam, up to 70 per cent of the total passengers are expected to be availing the government’s free travel initiative that was valid for three days from August 8.The Yogi government had offered free travel to women and their single co-traveller i…

LoP Adhikari to hold convention against isolation of RG Kar rape and murder victim's parents

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Kolkata, August 10 (IANS) West Bengal Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and senior BJP leader, Suvendu Adhikari, on Sunday, has decided to organise a convention in the neighbourhood of the RG Kar rape and murder victim’s parents to sensitise people against the alleged isolation of the elderly couple. The decision from the BJP leader came after learning that parents of the RG Kar victim have been isolated in their neighbourhood by members of the Trinamool Congress. LoP Adhikari alleged that the elde…

Yogi govt targets filariasis-free UP by 2027, launches eradication drive

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Lucknow, Aug 10 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government launched a special eradication drive while working on a war footing to make Uttar Pradesh filariasis-free by 2027, an official said on Sunday.A Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign was launched in 195 blocks of 27 districts in the state on Sunday.Filariasis is a disease that spreads through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito, producing symptoms like swelling and milky urine that may appear even after 10–15 years after the mosquito bi…

Odisha: Accused ex-boyfriend arrested in self-immolation death case

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Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) The police, on Sunday, arrested the accused ex-boyfriend in connection with the self-immolation death of a 20-year-old girl at her residence in Pattamundai area of Odisha’s Kendrapara district earlier this week. Speaking to the media, Kendrapara Superintendent of Police (SP), Siddharth Kataria, said on Sunday that based on the complaint lodged by the victim’s father on Saturday, a case was registered at the Pattamundai Rural police station under various sections of the…

NAMASTE Abhiyan: 5,200 ticketless travellers detected, Rs 13.5 lakh penalty collected

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) At least 5,200 ticketless travellers were detected and penalty amounting to Rs 13.50 lakh collected in course of ticket checking operation at Borivali station in just a single day, Railways Ministry said on Sunday.Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division has launched a thoughtful and ethically grounded initiative — the NAMASTE Abhiyan, short for “NAMrata Aur Strong Ticket Examination.”The campaign is a philosophy that merges humility, ensuring rule enforcement with…

Robert Vadra dodged questions, put onus on deceased associates in money laundering probe: ED

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has been accused by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of giving evasive and non-cooperative replies during questioning about a suspicious 2008 land deal in Gurugram’s Shikohpur village.According to the ED’s 332-page chargesheet, filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi, Vadra repeatedly avoided direct answers and instead shifted full responsibility onto h…

David and Hazlewood shine as Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs in T20I series opener

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Darwin, Aug 10 (IANS) Tim David’s blistering power-hitting and Josh Hazlewood’s incisive bowling spell set up helped Australia secure a record ninth consecutive T20I victory with a 17-run win over South Africa in the series opener at Marrara Stadium on Sunday.Australia were in trouble at 74/6, but David struck 83 off 52 balls, where he mixed strike rotation with trademark six-hitting to rescue the hosts’ innings. He also shared a seventh-wicket stand of 59 with Ben Dwarshuis, as Australia …

DPL 2025: North Delhi Strikers deliver all-round performance to beat Purani Dilli 6

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) North Delhi Strikers produced a superb show with bat and ball to beat Purani Dilli 6 by 27 runs in the 16th match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday.Chasing 180, Purani Dilli 6 stumbled early, losing three wickets for 13 runs in the initial overs. However, a resilient partnership between Vansh Bedi and Pranav Pant revived their innings. Bedi’s explosive 33 off 17 balls, featuring three sixes, coupled with Pant’s stea…

Diksha fights back to even par, lies 13th in London

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London, Aug 10 (IANS) Diksha Dagar survived a roller-coaster on the back nine to card an even par 73 in the second round of the PIF London Championship held at Centurion Club. Diksha, who has had a series of Top-10s this season, is now Tied-13th after being Tied-10th at the end of the first day.Of the four Indian women who teed up this week, three made the cut. The other two were Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok.Pranavi (75-71) was even par for two days at the Par-73 Centurion Club and was Tied-28th….

Rupali Ganguly's brother Vijay Ganguly calls her his 'pillar of strength'

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Popular television actress Rupali Ganguly’s brother, Vijay Ganguly, called her his ‘pillar of strength’ as the brother and sister duo celebrated Rakshabandhan on Saturday.Taking to their official Instagram handle, Rupali and Vijay shared a joint post that read, “Just happiness! Happy rakshabandhan! @rupaliganguly thank you for being my piller of strength. Love you @reetanirmalroy u are the be*****@***ja.pednekar @rachnadrishtimanthan missed you! Pc: @nandinnikumar.”The post…