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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…

Tragic Incident on Maharashtra Expressway Claims 25 Lives as Bus Engulfs in Flames

July 1, 2023 Editor

At least 25 people died after a bus carrying 33 passengers burst into flames on the Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway in Maharashtra’s Buldhana, police said. Deputy SP Baburao Mahamuni said that the injured were to Buldhana Civil Hospital, reported ANI. The incident happened around 2 am on Saturday when a private travels bus was on its way from Nagpur to Pune and rammed into a divider near Sindkhedraja in Buldhana district, police said. Buldhana SP Sunil Kadasne told PTI that as per preliminary information, a bus tyre burst and the vehicle…

Chidambaram criticizes forced implementation of Uniform Civil Code, Highlights distinction between Family and Nation

June 28, 2023 Editor

While the Congress on Tuesday criticised PM Modi’s pitch for the Uniform Civil Code as a diversionary tactic without going into the debate over a single set of rules for all religions in the country, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said the comparison between a family and the nation to justify Uniform Civil Code like PM Modi did in his address to the party workers in Madhya Pradesh is flawed. Advocating for a Uniform Civil Code, PM Modi asked whether a family runs on two sets of rules. The pitch…

Clashes in Manipur: Assam Rifles troops engage in gunfire with unidentified individuals

June 22, 2023 Editor

Assam Rifles troops exchanged gunfire with unknown men early Thursday morning at North Boljang in Manipur’s Imphal West district, reported PTI citing people familiar with the matter. The report suggests that the situation has been brought under control and combing operations are underway. The exchange of fire occurred amid fresh bouts of violence in the strife-torn Manipur where armed forces have been deployed to bring the situation under control and crack down on rioters. Several incidents of violence were reported on Wednesday, including a blast in a parked car at…

Modi’s political party has weaponized Bollywood

June 21, 2023 Editor

By: Rana Ayyub For weeks now, criticism has been building around Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington. The prime minister and his Bharatiya Janata Party have been rightly accused of stoking sectarian violence between Hindus and Muslims. Missing in this discussion have been the surprising and quiet ways the BJP has managed to co-opt popular culture, and especially cinema, for its political ends. “The Kerala Story,” a feature film released last month, is emblematic of this broader trend. The film purports to be a dramatization of a supposedly…