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Sensex Jumps 239 Points to 37,178 in Opening Session
Sensex on Tuesday jumped 238.55 points to 37,178.15 in the opening session, while Nifty rose 70.95 points to 10,962.55.
(Source: PTI)
Hope Ram Temple Event Becomes Marker of National Unity: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday expressed hope that the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya becomes a "marker" of national unity, brotherhood and cultural harmony.
(Source: PTI)
J&K: CBI Carries Out Searches in Patnitop Land Encroachment Case
The CBI is carrying out searches at 11 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a case of illegal construction and land encroachment in Patnitop, officials said.
The agency searched the residences of the ex-CEOs of the Patnitop Development Authority.
(Source: PTI)
2 STF Jawans Injured During Encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh
Two Special Task Force (STF) jawans were injured during an encounter with Naxals in Mirchipara, Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, ANI reported. Camping material of Naxals and daily use items were recovered from the spot.
Rooms of a Chawl Collapse in Mumbai's Santa Cruz Amid Heavy Rains
Rooms of a residential chawl collapsed at Agripada, in Dhobighat area of Mumbai’s Santa Cruz on Tuesday amid heavy rains, the NDRF said.
Heavy Rainfall Warnings in Karnataka
IMD issued rainfall forecast till 8 August, for Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka, ANI reported. A red alert has also beenissued in Coastal Karnataka today- rainfall very likely at most places with heavy to extremely very heavy rainfall at isolated places.
PM Congratulates Students Who Cleared Civil Services Exams
PM Modi on Tuesday congratulated students who cleared civil service exams.
“Congratulations to all the bright youngsters who have successfully cleared the Civil Services Examination, 2019! An exciting and satisfying career of public service awaits you. My best wishes!” he tweeted.
“For those youngsters who did not get the desired result in the Civil Services Examination, 2019, I would like to tell them- life is full of several opportunities. Each and every one of you is hardworking and diligent. Best wishes for all your future endeavours,” he said.
2 More Arrested in Connection With Kerala Gold Smuggling Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more accused, Sharafudeen and Shafeeq in the Kerala gold smuggling case, ANI reported. They were produced before the NIA Special Court, Ernakulam today and have been remanded to four-day NIA custody for interrogation.
Balasaheb Should Have Been There to Witness This: Raj Thackeray on Ayodhya Bhoomi Pujan
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, in a statement said that Balasaheb Thackeray should have been there to witness the Ayodhya event.
“Tomorrow is 'bhumi pujan' of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. This day will be etched in history as one of the most auspicious days of independent India,” he said.
“My thoughts are with Shri Balasaheb Thackeray, he should have been there to witness this,” he added.
“This struggle has been a relentless story and be it either the judicial battle or creating a riveting atmosphere of consensus, the efforts made by Narendra Modi government have been remarkable and I wholeheartedly thank them for the same,” he said.
Terrorists Open Fire at Village Sarpanch in J&K's Kulgam
Terrorists fired upon sarpanch Arif Ahmad at Akhran village of Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir, ANI reported. He is being shifted to an emergency hospital. More details awaited.