Latest News: Building in Chennai Collapses, Several Feared Trapped
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MP Girl Kills Self After Allegedly Being Raped By 3
A 16-year-old girl allegedly killed herself after she was allegedly gang-raped by three men. SP Satendra Shukla said that a case has been registered. All accused have been arrested. Further investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Nationwide Truck Strike Enters Second Day
All-India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) nationwide indefinite strike continues for the second day. Locals say 'We are facing a lot of problem. It is tough to send children to school on time. It's also raining so streets and stations are waterlogged. We don't even get a taxi.'
The AIMTC called for an indefinite strike Friday, 20 July, demanding lower diesel prices and reducing toll fees,
(Source: ANI)
Man Hacked to Death on Suspicion of Cow Smuggling
A man named Akbar was beaten to death by a mob in Rajasthan’s Alwar district on Friday, 20 July night on “suspicion of cow smuggling.”
A police investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Heavy Rainfall Alert in Uttrakhand - IMD
India Meteorological Dept, Dehradun has issued heavy rain alert in the Uttrakhand. Heavy rainfall is expected from 21 to 27th July. Very heavy rainfall is expected on 22 July.
The department has asked people to be alert while taking mountain roads.
(Source: ANI)
Encouter Breaks Out Between the Indian Army & Terrorists in J&K
An encounter is underway between the Indian Army and the terrorists in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi to Address Farmers' Rally in Shahjahanpur, UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a 'Kisan Kalyan Rally' in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh today. The rally in Roza area would be Modi's fifth public address in Uttar Pradesh in three weeks, indicating the importance of the state - which has 80 Lok Sabha seats - in BJP's calculations ahead of the 2019 general elections.
(Source: PTI)
School Bus in Chhattisgarh Falls off a Bridge
A vehicle in which students of a local school were travelling fell off a bridge in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, the police said. The vehicle fell 30 feet down into a marshy field.
Fifteen children, including four critically injured, have been taken to hospital, the police said. The driver has been arrested for alleged negligence, the police said. The children were students of Kendriya Vidyalaya NTPC in Korba district, some 230 kilometres from state capital Raipur.
(Source: NDTV)
Piyush Goyal Chiars 28 GST Meeting in Delhi
Interm Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal chairs 28th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting in Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
Building Collapses in Pune, 5 Injured
Five people injured in building collapse near Keshavnagar in Pune's Mundhwa area. Injured have been rushed to the hospital.
8 people have been rescued while one child is still feared trapped inside the building. The building was 30 years old and it was served a notice by municipal corporation; Rescue operation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Former Rajya Sabha and BJP MP Chandan Mitra Joins TMC
Editor-in-Chief of Pioneer newspaper and former Rajya Sabha MP Chandan Mitra today joined Trinamool Congress. Other members include, former CPM MP Moinul Hasan, Congress's Sabina Yasmin and Mizoram advocate-general Biswajit Deb. This was addressed to ANI by TMC Chief & West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee .
(Source: ANI)
ED Names Ex-Himachal CM's Son in Case Involving Disproportionate Assets
Enforcement Directorate (ED) files supplementary charge sheet in a disproportionate assets case involving former Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh. ED has named his son as an accused in the case. Patiala House Court has fixed 24th July as the date for the consideration of the charge-sheet
(Source: ANI)
Another Encouter Breaks Out Between the Indian Army & Terrorists in J&K
Terrorists fire upon security personnel at Bumzoo village in Anantnag district's Mattan. Area cordoned off. More details awaited
(Source: ANI)
Sanitary Napkins Exempted from GST
Sanitary napkins have been exempted from the Goods and Services Taxes, after the decision was taken at the GST Council meeting, confirmed Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia.
Bullet-Ridden Body of Abducted J&K Constable Found in Kupwara
The bullet-riddled body of a Jammu and Kashmir police constable, Mohd Salim, who was abducted by terrorists in Kulgam last night, has been recovered from Qaimoh Gath area in the district.
Building Under Construction in Chennai Collapses, Several Trapped
Over 17 persons have been injured, while several are feared trapped as a multi-storeyed building under construction in Chennai’s Kandanchavadi area collapsed on Saturday (21 July) evening.
According to The News Minute, four fire engines and 10 ambulances were pressed into service and two units of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 30 members of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were also called in.
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