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Three-Year-Old Raped by Uncle in UP's Hardoi
A three-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her uncle in Sandi area of Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, ANI reported.
“A case has been registered and we are trying to nab the accused. Medical examination of the victim is being done,” the police told ANI.
Army Foils Infiltration Bid at LoC
An infiltration attempt was foiled by the Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of J&K’s Rajouri, ANI reported. At least two infiltrators were killed and one was injured, ANI quoted Indian Army sources as saying.
Cricket commentator and VJ Gaurav Kapur and RJ Roshan Abbas Summoned by Mumbai Police
Cricket commentator and VJ Gaurav Kapur and RJ Roshan Abbas summoned by Mumbai Police SIT for investigation in fake followers racket case, ANI reported quoting Mumbai Police Sources.
IMD Issues Orange Alert for Several Kerala Districts
India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued Orange alert (very heavy rain) for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts today, ANI reported.
India Meteorological Department has also issued a yellow alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts for today. While, an Orange Alert has been issued for Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts for tomorrow.
Union Cabinet Approves New Education Policy
Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved New Education Policy (NEP 2020). Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will address media at 4 pm.
11 Injured in Bus Accident in UP's Bahraich
At least 11 passengers were injured in bus accident in in UP’s Bahraich, ANI reported. All injured passengers have been shifted to a local hospital.
Sensex Tanks 422 Points to Settle at 38,071
Sensex on Wednesday tanked 421.82 points to settle at 38,071.13, while Nifty slumped 97.70 points to 11,202.85.
(Source: PTI)
Stalin Reaches Out to Top Leaders Seeking Support on OBC Reservation
DMK chief M K Stalin, reached out to top political leaders including Congress President Sonia Gandhi and CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, on Wednesday, 29 July, asking for their cooperation in "exerting pressure" on the Centre to provide OBC reservation in medical admission.
(Source: NDTV)
Pakistan Man, on Trial for Blasphemy, Shot Dead in Court
A Pakistani man was reportedly shot dead in a Peshawar court on Wednesday, 29 July. The man was on trial for blasphemy.
The attacker has since been arrested.
(Source: Hindustan Times).
Nagaland MLA, His Bodyguard and Driver Test COVID-19 Positive
An MLA is Nagaland, his body guard and his driver have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. The three are asymptomatic and the MLA has been placed under home quarantine.
(Source: EastMojo)
Locust Attack in Rohtak Villages Thwarted by Farmers
A locust attack in Philana and Sanghera villages of Rohtak has been thwarted by farmers. The farmers used a spray of pesticides to for the attack.
(Source: ANI)
Tiger Popution Rising in 5 Countries, But Species Still Under Threat: WWF
Tiger populations in five countries are making a comeback but the endangered species still faces major threats such as poaching, conservation group WWF and the Indian government said on Wednesday, 29 July
(Source: AFP)
Sunni Waqf Board Sets Up Foundation for New Mosque in Ayodhya
Sunni Central Waqf Board on Wednesday, 29 July, set up Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation. It is a 15-member trust for building mosque and other facilities at the land allotted, as per Supreme Court's instructions, in Ayodhya by UP Government.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Court Summons Sharjeel Imam, Can Appear Via Video-Conferencing
Delhi's Patiala House Court has taken cognisance of the chargesheet filed against Sharjeel Imam under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and summoned him. Sharjeel was arrested for allegedly giving seditious speech and abetting Jamia riots,
The court said that due to present COVID19 pandemic, if the physical production of accused is not possible then he can be presented via video-conferencing.
(Source: ANI)
Internet Will Be Available in J&K, But Only 2G: Govt
Internet access across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be made available, said government authorities in Jammu and Kashmir. However, according to the government authorities, internet speed shall be restricted to 2G only and post-paid sim card holders shall be provided with access to internet.
(Source: ANI)
38,47,531 People Affected Due to Floods in Bihar
38,47,531 people affected due to floods in Bihar and 25,116 people are presently at shelter homes. 26 teams of National Disaster Response Force/State Disaster Response Force deployed in affected areas, informed the State Government.
(Source: ANI)