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Building Ceiling Collapses in Mumbai, 1 Injured
Portion of ceiling collapsed in Nand Vilas building at Maulana Shaukat Ali road near JJ Hospital at around 4 am, today.
(ANI)
China Landslide Death Toll Rises to 29 with 22 Still Missing
The death toll in a landslide which buried a village in southwest China rose to 29, according to state media, with 22 still missing days after the disaster struck.
Official news agency Xinhua said Saturday night that 40 people have been rescued from the site in Shuicheng county, Guizhou province, according to the local emergency rescue command.
(PTI)
NIA Raids Underway in Kashmir
National Investigation Agency(NIA) raids underway at 4 locations in Baramulla district of North Kashmir. More details awaited
(ANI)
Indian Sand Artist Wins People's Choice Award in US
Renowned Indian sand artist and Padma Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the People's Choice Award at a prestigious sand sculpting festival in the US, wowing the American public with his sculpture that highlighted the message of combating plastic pollution in oceans.
(Source: PTI)
Major Terrorist Attack Being Planned in Kashmir Valley: Govt Sources
Top government sources said, “Inputs about a major terrorist attack being planned by Pakistan-based terrorist groups in Kashmir valley, behind the government decision to deploy 100 more companies of paramilitary forces in the valley.
The government sources also stated, “NSA Ajit Doval had held a meeting of counter-terrorism grid in Jammu and Kashmir in view of this major terrorist attack threat in the Kashmir valley. The decision to deploy the troops is to further strengthen the counter terrorist grid in the state.”
(Source: ANI)
3 Pilgrims Die During Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra in Kullu
Three pilgrims have died during the Shrikhand Mahadev yatra in Himachal Pradesh's district, police said.
The three collapsed while coming back to the base camp in Sinhgad from the shrine after paying their obeisance, according to information.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Addressed the Nation in His 'Mann Ki Baat' Programme
Talking about water conservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Meghalaya has become the first state to have formulated its own water-policy. I congratulate Meghalaya government. In Haryana, crops that require meagre water are being encouraged. Farmers thus are saved from suffering losses.”
(Source: ANI)
Naxals and DRG Clash in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
SP Dantewada Abhishek Pallav said, “Encounter occurred in Marjum Jangumpara at about 10:15 am between Naxals and Dantewada District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel. About 30-40 Naxals had assembled for 'Naxal shahid divas'. They fled after exchange of fire.”
(Source: ANI)
Body of BJP Worker Kashinath Ghosh Recovered in Hooghly
In West Bengal, body of BJP worker Kashinath Ghosh recovered from a canal in Hooghly's Goghat. Ghosh had been accused of being involved in the murder of TMC worker Lalchand Bagh. BJP has alleged that TMC is behind the murder of Ghosh.
(Source: ANI)
Afghan Official Says Government Will Hold Talks With Taliban
An Afghan official said that the government will hold its first-ever direct talks with the Taliban, with the meeting expected within the next two weeks.
(Source: PTI)
'Govt Laid the Foundation for a USD 5 Trillion Economy': HM Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at UP government’s second groundbreaking ceremony of projects said, “PM said India will be made a USD 5 trillion economy. Remarks were made by people. But I'd like to say that between 2014-2019, central government completed the work of laying down a foundation for this.”
(Source: ANI)
6 Children Drown in a Pond in Bihar
In Bihar, six children drowned while taking bath in a pond in Chapra's Isuapur area, today.
(Source: ANI)
At Least 13 Killed in Myanmar Jade Mine Landslide
At least 13 jade mine workers and security guards in northern Myanmar were killed in a landslide Sunday, authorities said, as rescuers frantically searched for more victims.
(Source: AFP)
BJP Parliamentary Meet on 30 July in Delhi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Parliamentary Party Meeting to be held at Parliament Library Building, on 30 July in Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
Mumbai: Vacant Building Collapses, Teen Rescued From Debris
A part of a vacant four-storeyed building collapsed in the early hours of the day in Byculla area of south Mumbai, injuring a teenager, an official said.
(Source: PTI)
Woman, Son Killed in Road Accident in UP
A woman and her son were killed on Sunday after their scooty rammed into a stationary tractor-trolley on the National Highway-2 here, police said.
The incident took place near the Imamganj crossing when Gabol Pandey (45) and her son Akshat Pandey (16) were going to Allahabad, a police officer said.
(Source: PTI)
Dalits Protest After Sanitation Workers Not Allowed to Drink Water From Temple
Several Dalits have staged a protest after some sanitation workers were allegedly not allowed to drink water from a temple in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, police said.
(Source: PTI)
2 Die As Boulder Falls on Vehicle Occupied By Kanwariyas in Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, two died after a boulder fell on a vehicle, carrying kanwariyas, on NH 94 (Rishikesh-Gangotri) near Bagaddhar in Tehri Garhwal district today.
The injured have been taken to a hospital. SDRF is present at the spot. Search and rescue operation is underway. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Retired Army Officer Thrashed to Death in Amethi
A 64-year-old retired Army captain was beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, police said.
The incident occurred on Saturday night in Godiyan ka Purva village under Kamrauli Police Station limits, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Appointed Eknath Gaikwad as Working President for Mumbai: Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge said, “We've appointed a Working President for Mumbai (Eknath Gaikwad), Milind Deora ji and he will work together. Deora's resignation hasn't been accepted.
(Source: ANI)
Portion of a Building Collapses in Jodhpur
In Rajasthan, a portion of a building collapsed in Jodhpur today following heavy rainfall in the city. Rescue operation underway. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
4 Die As Boulder Falls on Vehicle Occupied by Kanwariyas in Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, four persons have died after a boulder fell on a vehicle, carrying kanwariyas, on NH 94 (Rishikesh-Gangotri) near Bagaddhar in Tehri Garhwal district today. Search and rescue operation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
India to Be Third Biggest Economy by 2024: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that in the next five years, India would be the third biggest economy in the world.
Shah was speaking at the second ground breaking ceremony in Lucknow which saw the launch of more than 250 projects worth Rs 65,000 crore.
(Source: IANS)
Lack of Clarity at Top Hurting Cong; CWC Will Legitimise Leadership: Tharoor
Asserting that “lack of clarity” over leadership following Rahul Gandhi’s resignation is hurting the Congress, senior leader Shashi Tharoor said that the way forward for the party could be opening up all key posts, including the CWC membership, to fresh elections which would help legitimise the incoming set of leaders.
(Source: PTI)
Maha: Heavy Rains Over 4 Days Filling up Major Dams in Nashik
Heavy rains over the past four days in Nashik region had led to water in Gangapur Dam reaching 74 percent of storage capacity, an official said.
The dam has a total capacity of 5,630 million cubic feet (MCFT), he said.
(Source: PTI)
'Must Stand Up for Shooting Now': Heena Sidhu on IOC's Plan to Boycott CWG 2022
Shooter Heena Sidhu on Indian Olympic Association's proposal to boycott CWG 2022 over exclusion of shooting from competition said, “Boycott is a strong word to use, for one sport we can not let others suffer but if we don't stand up for shooting now, this could happen to other sports.”
(Source: ANI)
Siliguri Police Busts Sex Racket, Arrests 10 People
Detective Department of Siliguri Metropolitan Police busted a sex racket in West Bengal, last night. Six women and four men were arrested.
(Source: ANI)
22 Students Injured in Pak Accident
Twenty-two students of a religious seminary in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region were injured when the tractor trailer they were travelling aboard overturned, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Modi Likely to Attend Key Party Meeting With J&K Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend a meeting of BJP's Jammu and Kashmir core group called in New Delhi on Tuesday, with top party leaders, including its chief Amit Shah, set to discuss political atmosphere and party's preparedness for assembly elections whenever they are held, sources said.
(Source: PTI)
NDRF Rescues People Trapped in Shajapur in MP
In Madhya Pradesh, people trapped in the flooded areas of Shajapur are being evacuated by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team.
(Source: ANI)
SRPF Guard Kills Himself on Duty
A 26-year-old State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) guard allegedly killed himself using his service rifle while on duty at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building in Nagpur in Maharashtra, police said.
(Source: PTI)
3.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Meghalaya
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit East Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, today at 10:14 AM.
(Source: ANI)
Five Persons of a Family Killed in Road Accident in MP
Five persons of a family were killed when their car crashed into a road divider in Pagaria area in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Meghalaya Assembly Donkupar Roy Passes Away at 64
Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Donkupar Roy, passed away in a hospital in Haryana's Gurugram, this afternoon. He was 64-years-old.
(Source: ANI)
Kathua Case: Trial Against Juvenile From Monday as HC Denies Hearing on Minor Status
“The trial against a juvenile accused in the horrific rape-and-murder case of an eight-year-old nomadic girl at Kathua last year will begin on Monday as the Jammu and Kashmir High Court refused to entertain a plea for an early hearing of a petition challenging his status as a minor,” officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Panipat Youth Drowns in Overflowing Yamuna: Police
A 25-year-old man from neighbouring Panipat drowned in the Yamuna river at Kairana near here Sunday while taking bath along with his three other friends in the overflowing river, said police.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Violates Ceasefire in Shahpur, Saujiyan, Army Retaliates
In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and intense shelling with mortars along Line of Control in Shahpur & Saujiyan sectors in Poonch district at about 1700 hours, today. Indian Army is retaliating.
(Source: ANI)
6 Injured in Kabul Explosion
“Six have been wounded in in an explosion in Kabul,” said Public Health Ministry.
(Source: Twitter)
Two Killed, Two Hurt as Car Hits Divider in Delhi's Vivek Vihar
Two persons were killed and as many injured after the car they were travelling in rammed into a road divider in Shahdara's Vivek Vihar in the early hours of the day, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Hardcore Criminal Arrested in J&K's Kathua
A hardcore criminal, wanted in over a dozen heinous cases, was arrested in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
Acting on a tip-off, the police nabbed Noor Din alias Jattu, a resident of Bakrak Colony, from Rajbagh area of the district, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Adani Plans Rs 5,500 Cr Investment for UP in Power, Food Processing
Adani Group will invest Rs 5,500 crore over the next five years in power transmission and food processing sectors in Uttar Pradesh, its chairman Gautam Adani said in Lucknow.
Speaking on the occasion of the second ground breaking ceremony that will see the launch of multiple projects by corporates, Adani said that he had announced his investment plans during UP investors' summit in February 2018 and the work on two power transmission projects has already started.
(Source: PTI)
Cong Attacks Govt over Move to Privatise Airports
The Congress on Sunday attacked the Union government over the move to privatise 20-25 airports, alleging that it is like every other decision of the Modi government which has ended up benefiting big private players but goes against the common man.
(Source: PTI)
Lack of Clarity at Top Hurting Cong; Polls to Key Posts: Tharoor
Asserting that "lack of clarity" over leadership following Rahul Gandhi's resignation is hurting the Congress, senior leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said the way forward for the party could be opening up all key posts, including the CWC membership, to fresh elections which would help legitimise the incoming set of leaders.
He also backed Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's assessment that a young leader would be more suitable to lead the Congress at this juncture.
(Source: PTI)
Elderly Woman Dies in Outer Delhi House Fire
A 60-year-old woman died on Sunday in a fire triggered by a leaking gas cylinder at her home in outer Delhi's Nihal Vihar, Delhi Fire Service officials said.
(Source: PTI)
6 Injured in Car Bomb Explosion in Kabul
Six injured in a car bomb explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday, 28 July. The Bomb targeted an office of Afghanistan Green Trend, a political movement run by former National Directorate of Security chief & vice-presidential candidate Amrullah Saleh: TOLO News.
(Source: ANI)
NCP Confirms Alliance With Cong for Maha Assembly Polls: Reports
NCP chief Sharad Pawar confirmed that his party and Congress will fight the Maharashtra Assembly elections together, as reported by News18.
MeT Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in Odisha
The MeT department on Sunday forecast heavy downpour in Odisha during next one week in the wake of a possible low pressure following the existing cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal.
Though the low pressure over North Odisha and adjoining Jharkhand has become less marked, a cyclonic circulation in the northwest of Bay of Bengal is created, it said.
(Source: PTI)
One Dead as Attack Hits Office of Afghan Leader's Running Mate
At least one person was killed and 13 others wounded in an attack on Sunday targeting the Kabul office of the running mate of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, officials said.
The violence came the same day as Afghanistan marked the official start of campaign season for the upcoming presidential elections, serving as a grim reminder of the sort of mayhem and bloodshed that have marred previous polls.
(Source: AFP)
Enrollment Campaign For BJP's Active Membership to Begin on 12 August
Enrollment Campaign for active membership of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) will be held from 12 August to 31 August.
(Source: ANI)
Army Jawan Commits Suicide in J&K
An Army jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Sunday, police said.
The 14 Rashtriya Rifles soldier was posted in Chuntimulla area of Bandipora district of north Kashmir, a police official said.
President Kovind Arrives in Benin
President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at Cardinal Bernadine de Cotonou International Airport in Benin, on his first leg of three nations tour to West African region. Foreign Minister of Benin, Aurelien Agbenonci received him.
(Source: ANI)
IPS Officer VK Johri Next BSF Chief
IPS VK Johri will take charge as Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) upon the superannuation of DG BSF Rajni Kant Misra on 31 August 2019.
Man Held in UP on Charges of Money Laundering for Criminal Activities
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Saturday, 27 July, arrested Saurabh Shukla in Prayagraj, on charges of laundering money in India for criminal activities on directions of Pakistani handlers. Shukla reportedly had a reward of Rs 25,000 on his head.
(Source: ANI)
Death Toll in Nigeria Boko Haram Attack Rises to 65: Official
An attack by Boko Haram fighters on a funeral in northeast Nigeria left 65 people dead, almost triple the initial toll, a local official said Sunday.
Dozens more bodies were discovered following the assault Saturday by gunmen on a village close to the regional capital Maiduguri.
"It is 65 people dead and 10 injured," local government chairman Muhammed Bulama said.
Magnitude 3.2 Quake Hits Jammu & Kashmir
An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 hit Jammu & Kashmir at 12:54 am on Monday, 29 July, reports ANI.
3 Civilians Injured in Ceasefire Violation by Pakistan
At least three civilians, including a 10-day-old baby, were injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in J&K’s Poonch area on Sunday, 28 July.
Dr Manjeet Singh from District Hospital in Poonch told ANI that “The child is still very critical. We have kept him under observation after operation. The two adults have been shifted to a hospital in Jammu".
Fire Breaks out in Vasai, No Injuries
A fire broke out at a shop in Tamtalao area of Mumbai’s Vasai on Sunday night. Fire tenders are present at the spot, no injuries have been reported so far.
(Source: ANI)
Trump Says US Intel Chief to Leave Office On 15 August
US intelligence chief Dan Coats will leave office on 15 August, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, the latest high-profile departure from his turnover-plagued administration.
Trump tweeted that he plans to nominate Congressman John Ratcliffe of Texas as the new Director of National Intelligence, and thanked Coats "for his great service to our Country."
(Source: AFP)
Nigerian Govt Bans Shiite Group After Deadly Clashes
Nigeria's presidency on Sunday said the government was banning a Shiite group after a spate of deadly clashes at protests in the capital.
Tensions have risen between the authorities and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) as demonstrations in Abuja to free pro-Iranian leader Ibrahim Zakzaky have descended into violence.
At least six protesters, a trainee journalist and a senior police officer were killed on Monday during the latest clashes.
(Source: AFP)
Saudi King Salman's Elder Brother, Prince Bandar, Dies at 96
Saudi King Salman's elder half-brother, who was the tenth son of the country's founding monarch, has died at the age of 96.
Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was not an actively political royal within the ruling Al Saud family and had been passed over in the line of succession to the throne. He was the eldest living son of the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Faisal confirmed the death on Twitter on Sunday.
(Source: AP)