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July 17, 2025 9:19 PM July 17, 2025 9:19 PM

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Bihar SIR: EC says over 7 cr enumeration forms  collected so far

  The Election Commission has said that over seven crore and eight lakh enumeration forms have been collected in Bihar so far under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) initiative. The Commission in a statement said that with just eight days left and so far 89.7 percent of the existing electors...

July 17, 2025 8:56 PM July 17, 2025 8:56 PM

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UP: Major ghats of Varanasi submerged in swelled Ganga

   In Uttar Pradesh, along with the capital Lucknow, many districts of the eastern and western parts received moderate to heavy rains today.         All major ghats in Varanasi have been submerged as the Ganga’s water level keeps rising due to continuous rainfall in the region. State Water Power Min...

July 17, 2025 8:32 PM July 17, 2025 8:32 PM

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Uttarakhand to experience moderate rainfall over next few days

  Most parts of Uttarakhand are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning over the next few days.         The Met Department has warned of heavy rains at some places in Dehradun, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts during the next 24 hou...

July 17, 2025 8:03 PM July 17, 2025 8:03 PM

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BJP criticises Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against Assam CM

The BJP today criticized the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his reportedly remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Talking to media in New Delhi, BJP Spokeperson Syed Zafar Islam said that Mr Sarma became the Chief Minister because of the people’s mandate. He said, people appreci...

July 17, 2025 7:33 PM July 17, 2025 7:33 PM

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Lighting kills 19 in Bihar 

  In Bihar, at least 19 people were killed and several were injured due to lightning in the state in the past 24 hours. A maximum of five casualties have been reported in Nalanda district, followed by four in Vaishali district this afternoon. Two fatalities were reported in each Patna and Banka dist...

July 17, 2025 6:04 PM July 17, 2025 6:04 PM

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Govt sanctions location survey for additional Jammu-Katra rail line

  In a significant move to enhance connectivity in Jammu region and facilitate pilgrimage, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Final Location Survey (FLS) for an additional new rail line between Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra covering a length of 77.96 kilometres. Akashvani Jammu Corresp...

July 17, 2025 5:32 PM July 17, 2025 5:32 PM

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Assam: NIA arrests two more in IED case

  The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more individuals in connection with the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the banned ULFA (I) terror group in Assam. The NIA said that the device was discovered near Dispur Last Gate in Guwahati and was part of a la...

July 17, 2025 2:09 PM July 17, 2025 2:09 PM

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Karnataka govt blames RCB for Chinnaswamy stampede

Karnataka State Government has blamed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL cricket team for the stampede that resulted in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries outside the gates of Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru last month. A report submitted by the State government to the Karnataka High Court said that t...

July 17, 2025 2:02 PM July 17, 2025 2:02 PM

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Bihar announces free electricity up to 125 units from August 1

Bihar government today announced free electricity up to 125 units to consumers in the state from the 1st of next month. State Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the decision, saying it will benefit one crore 67 lakh families in the state. He added that over the next three years, with the consent ...

July 17, 2025 1:31 PM July 17, 2025 1:31 PM

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INS Nilgiri sails into Chennai Harbour for first time

INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Nilgiri Class stealth guided missile frigates, sailed to Chennai harbour for the first time today. Built indigenously under Project 17A, INS Nilgiri stands as a testament to India's growing prowess in shipbuilding and maritime capabilities. The ship is equipped with...