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July 9, 2025 1:37 PM July 9, 2025 1:37 PM

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Over 1.21 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance as Amarnath Yatra proceeds smoothly on day 7

The annual 38-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra that commenced on the 3rd of this month is going on smoothly, peacefully and seamlessly, from twin routes of Nunwan Pahalgam Base Camp in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district and Baltal Base Camp in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Today is the 7th day of t...

July 9, 2025 8:30 AM July 9, 2025 8:30 AM

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Central, North, and South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places of Chhattisgarh, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha today. According to IMD, Heavy rainfall is very likely to prevail over isolated places of Gujarat, Haryana, Chandigarh,...

July 8, 2025 9:54 PM July 8, 2025 9:54 PM

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Nagaland: Many low-lying areas submerged; stranded residents evacuated

     Nagaland continues to reel under floods as many low-lying areas bordering Assam were submerged after a heavy downpour last night. In Dimapur district, Lengrijan, Bor Lengri, and Riverbelt Colony, were particularly hard-hit, with floodwaters inundating homes and roads. Rescue efforts by the Stat...

July 8, 2025 8:19 PM July 8, 2025 8:19 PM

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Delhi cabinet approves NEP 2020; unveils digital classroom expansion plan

        The Delhi Cabinet today approved the implementation of the National Education Policy-2020 in the national capital. It has also approved smart classrooms worth over 900 crore rupees in the city. The decisions were taken in the 10th Cabinet Meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. ...

July 8, 2025 7:47 PM July 8, 2025 7:47 PM

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CBI busts Cyber fraud syndicate targeting UK & Australian citizens

CBI has busted a cyber fraud syndicate targeting UK and Australian citizens by arresting key operatives in Noida.  The agency carried out searches at three locations in Noida, including a fully functional fraudulent call centre operating from the Noida Special Economic Zone. During the searches, it ...

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

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Bihar cabinet announces domicile policy for 35% reservation in govt jobs for women

 In Bihar, the state government has decided to implement a domicile policy for government jobs which are reserved for women.  Since 2016, a 35 percent reservation quota has been in place for female candidates in state government jobs. The new domicile policy, approved by the State Cabinet today, res...

July 8, 2025 1:08 PM July 8, 2025 1:08 PM

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Tamil Nadu: 3 students killed, 5 injured as school van hit by train

Three students were killed and five students were injured this morning when a school van was hit by the Villupuram-Mayiladuthurai passenger train between Cuddalore and Alapakkam in Tamil Nadu.   Southern Railways expressed deep regret for the loss of lives and injuries. An inquiry has been orde...

July 8, 2025 9:15 AM July 8, 2025 9:15 AM

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Advisor to PM Tarun Kapoor reviews major infra, rail, power, urban projects in J&K

The Advisor to the Prime Minister, Tarun Kapoor, undertook a comprehensive review of the development course of Jammu and Kashmir, covering various sectors. At a high-level meeting convened in Srinagar, Mr Tarun Kapoor was briefed on the significance, current status and projected completion timelines...