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Devastating Landslide Claims 13 Lives in Raigad as Heavy Rains Continue to Batter Maharashtra

July 20, 2023 Editor

Heavy rains continued to pound Mumbai and several other parts of Maharashtra on Thursday leading to waterlogging, delay in train schedules and natural disasters. Landslides were reported from some areas as well. Sixteen people were reported dead in one of these landslides that occured in the Raigad area. The Maharashtra government has asked officials to remain vigilant and take steps to avoid loss of lives in the metropolis and other rain-affected areas of the state. Here are the top updates of the deluge. No relief from the downpour is likely…

Complaint Filed against 26 Opposition Parties for ‘Improper Use’ of Term ‘INDIA’

July 20, 2023 Editor

A police complaint was registered against 26 Opposition parties at Barakhamba Police Station in Delhi for alleged improper use of the name of INDIA and use of the said name for the undue influence and personation at elections,” news agency ANI reported. Expressing objection to the name of the alliance, Dr Avinish Mishra, the complainant urged necessary action against the parties as the term ‘INDIA’ is being used for the undue personation at elections has hurt the sentiments of the people. “26 political parties have misused the name of the…

BJP Criticizes Opposition Alliance Over Use of ‘INDIA’ Name: ‘Won’t Make Them More Credible’

July 18, 2023 Editor

Shortly after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced that the opposition alliance will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said the “same players…regrouping under a different name won’t make them any more credible.” BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya asserted that people will re-elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024, saying the “country is too precious to be risked with one of the self-serving, corrupt, dynastic parties.” Malviya even compared the renaming of the alliance with the regrouping of members of the…

Devastating Floods in Haryana: Death Toll Climbs to 34

July 18, 2023 Editor

Four more deaths in rain-related incidents were reported in Haryana on Monday, taking the death toll to 34, according to state government data. The state was lashed by heavy rains recently, leading to flooding in various districts. As many as 1,378 villages and 1.67 lakh hectares of crop area have been affected, the data updated at 5 pm stated. A total of 6,477 people have been evacuated from the affected areas, it stated. As many as 3,078 of those evacuated are staying in 41 relief camps set up in the…

Historic Moment: Yamuna River Reaches Walls of Taj Mahal for the First Time in 45 Years

July 18, 2023 Editor

After wreaking havoc in Delhi, the Yamuna River rose to 495.8 feet in Agra, breaching the ‘low flood level’ mark and reaching the walls of the iconic Taj Mahal on Monday, a sight unseen for 45 years. As per the visuals shared on social media, the waters of Yamuna can be seen submerging a garden located behind the majestic monument. The last time the Yamuna approached the world heritage site was during the floods of 1978. The water level had surpassed the ‘low-flood level’ at 495 feet, reaching 497.9 feet.…

NDA’s 38 vs Opposition’s 26: Full lists of parties at Delhi, Bengaluru meets

July 18, 2023 Editor

Leaders from 26 opposition parties and 38 National Democratic Alliance partners are meeting in Bengaluru and New Delhi, respectively to discuss strategy ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. While the first day of the opposition meeting saw informal discussions followed by a dinner meeting, Tuesday will see formal deliberations. All political parties were asked at the dinner meeting on Monday night to suggest names for the alliance and the same would be discussed and consensus would be arrived at during the deliberations. Some reports have claimed that the parties…

IMD Issues Alert; Heavy rains likely in multiple states this week

July 17, 2023 Editor

Amid rain fury in parts of India, another active phase of the south-west monsoon is expected to begin this week, the India Meteorological Department said Sunday. The weather body issued a rainfall alert for multiple states, warning about the anticipated ‘heavy’ rainfall in states including, flood-wrecked Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand among others. Even as heavy monsoon triggered floods and landslides in some states, rain deficiency was observed in other parts of India in the past fortnight. “A low-pressure area has developed while another cyclonic circulation will develop around Tuesday. Consequently,…

Historical Mosque sealed in Erandol, Maharashtra amid land dispute with Hindutva Groups

July 16, 2023 Editor

In Maharashtra’s Erandol town, a centuries-old mosque has been temporarily sealed by the district administration following claims made by a Hindutva group Muslim Mirror reported. The group alleges that the mosque was constructed by demolishing a Hindu religious structure. The Mosque Committee Trust, responsible for the upkeep of the mosque, promptly approached the Aurangabad High Court to challenge the district administration’s order. The trust sought permission to continue offering prayers at the mosque, emphasizing the urgency of the matter. However, the court has yet to list the case for a…

Himachal Pradesh Devastated by Floods: 20 Dead in 48 Hours; Delhi on High Alert as Yamuna River Water Level Hits 45-Year Record

July 12, 2023 Editor

Incessant rain, leading to flash floods and landslides has ravaged Himachal Pradesh with several tourists stranded in the hill state amid massive damage to roads and infrastructure. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said Tuesday that the government is working hard to restore road transport and power supply, while his deputy Mukesh Agnihotri said that the situation is expected to return to normalcy in the next 72 hours. The monsoon mayhem in the state has claimed the lives of about 20 people in the past 48 hours while the damage to…

Madhya Pradesh man seen urinating on labourer arrested; father claims Pravesh Shukla’s BJP connection

July 5, 2023 Editor

Pravesh Shukla, who was caught on camera urinating on a tribal man in Madhya Pradesh, was arrested late on Tuesday night after chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered to invoke the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against him following an online outrage. “We have taken the accused (Pravesh Shukla) into custody. He is under interrogation. Further legal action in the matter will be taken soon,” said Anju Lata Patle, assistant superintendent of police. Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Pravesh Shukla’s father Ramakant Shukla reportedly claimed that his son is the representative of…