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Army Jawan Loses Life During Infiltration Bid by Militants in Kupwara
Army Jawan Pushpendra Singh has lost his life during an infiltration bid by millitants in Tangdhar Sector of Kupwara district, reported ANI. The bid was foiled.
Schools to Remain Closed in Himachal as 16 Die Due to Heavy Rains
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has announced that all the school are to remain closed in the state on Tuesday, 14 August as 16 people have died in the state due to heavy rain, reported ANI.
Kumaraswamy Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Cetre's Permission for Aero India Show in B'luru
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has written to PM Modi seeking the Government of India's approval for conduction of Aero India show in Bengaluru. According to ANI, Kumaraswamy wrote:
I would seek your indulgence in the matter to convey approval of Government of India for conduction of Aero India Show 2019 in Bengaluru.
Tamil Nadu Woman Sets Her 3-Month-Old Baby and Herself on Fire
A 25-year-old Tamil Nadu woman allegedly killed her three-month-old baby boy by setting him on fire, before committing self immolation, reported PTI.
Hearing cries, others in the house rushed and saw the mother and her baby engulfed in flames. They doused the flames and rushed the woman and child to a nearby hospital where doctors declared them brought dead.
The woman had been staying at her parent's house since her son was born. Her motive is being investigated.