Latest News: Rajnath Singh to Visit Ladakh, J&K on 17 & 18 July
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3 Dead After Building Collapses in Dehradun
At least three people have died after a building collapsed in Dehradun's Chukkuwala area late on Tuesday. Three others have also been rescued, with an NDRF team conducting a search and rescue operation along with the SDRF.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex Surges 317 Points to 36,350 in Opening Session
Sensex on Wednesday surged 317.37 points to 36,350.43 in the opening session, while Nifty rose 88.60 points to 10,695.95.
(Source: PTI)
Waterlogging in Mumbai After Incessant Rainfall
Waterlogging was witnessed in parts of Mumbai due to incessant rainfall on Wednesday. The BMC has requested people to stay away from the shore and not go to waterlogged areas.
(Source: ANI)
Maruti Suzuki Recalls 1.34 Lakh Units of WagonR, Baleno
Maruti Suzuki has recalled 1,34,885 units of WagonR and Baleno to fix faulty fuel pumps, a regulatory filing said on Wednesday.
(Source: PTI)
Mantra to Stay Relevant in Coronavirus Times is to Skill, Re-Skill and Upskill: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the mantra to stay relevant in times of coronavirus is to skill, re-skill and upskill.
Addressing a Skill India event, Modi said, "Skill is timeless. It keeps getting better with time and it makes you different from others... In a rapidly changing world, millions of skilled people are needed and there is a huge potential, especially in health services."
(Source: PTI)
BJP Worker Kidnapped in J&K's Baramulla
A BJP worker, Mehrajuddin Malla, has been kidnapped in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, officials said on Wednesday.
According to a BJP spokesperson, Malla is the vice president of the Municipal Committee in Sopore's Watergram area. It is not clear right now as to who is behind the abduction. The police have launched a search operation in the area.
(Source: PTI, ANI)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit Ladakh, J&K on 17 & 18 July
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir on 17 and 18 July. He will be accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, and will be visiting forward locations there.
(Source: ANI)
200 Bangladeshis Who Participated in Tablighi Jamaat Congregation Granted bail
Delhi's Saket Court on Wednesday granted bail to 200 Bangladeshi nationals who had participated in Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz, ANI reported. The court granted bail on personal bond of Rs 10,000 each.
Constable Injured in Exchange of Fire with Naxals in Telangana
A constable was injured during an exchange of fire between Naxals and Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem area of Telangana today, ANI reported.
“Naxals escaped leaving behind their goods including a weapon. Search operation underway,” ANI quoted the police as saying.
Maharashtra CID Submits Chargesheet in Palghar Lynching Case
Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID) submitted a charge sheet in Palghar lynching case.
1,5809 New Cases in WB
At least 1,589 new COVID-19 positive cases and 20 deaths have been reported in West Bengal today. The total number of cases have risen to 34,427 including 12,747 active cases, 20,680 discharged cases and 1,000 deaths.
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