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July 6, 2026 2:32 PM

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Incessant rain continues to lash large parts of Maharashtra

Large parts of Maharashtra continue to reel under the impact of relentless monsoon rains, with Mumbai and the Konkan region witnessing widespread flooding, landslides, building collapses and major disruption to road, rail and air transport. Authorities across the state remain on high alert as heavy ...

July 6, 2026 2:17 PM

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Budget Session of Assam Legislative Assembly begins

The Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly commenced today amid protests by opposition parties over various issues. The first budget session of the newly constituted Assembly will have 16 working days spread over 26 calendar days. The Annual Financial Statement (Budget Estimate) ...

July 6, 2026 1:06 PM

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EC announces bye-elections to 3 seats of Rajya Sabha from West Bengal

The Election Commission has announced the bye-elections to three seats of Rajya Sabha from West Bengal. The seats were vacant following the resignation of Rajya Sabha members Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik. The notification for the elections will be issued tomorrow, while...

July 6, 2026 8:21 AM

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Orange alert for rain issued in Kannur & Kasaragod districts of Keralam

In Keralam, orange alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod districts, indicating the likelihood of isolated very heavy rainfall. A yellow alert has been issued for six other districts, indicating the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall. Isolated very heavy rainfall is expected in the north...

July 5, 2026 9:58 PM

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Amarnath Yatra: Record number of pilgrims participating in the annual event

  In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has recorded a strong turnout, with more than 56,000 pilgrims offering prayers at the holy cave shrine during the first three days of the pilgrimage. A record 24,648 devotees had darshan today, following 19,221 pilgrims on the second day and ...

July 5, 2026 9:36 PM

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Manipur SIR: 19.34 lakh voters enrolled in draft electoral roll

    Manipur has 19.34 lakh voters in the draft electoral roll published today after the completion of the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Speaking at a press conference in Imphal, Chief Electoral Officer Arun Kumar Sinha said the draft roll includes 9,40,466 m...

July 5, 2026 6:55 PM

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Teejan Bai accorded a state funeral this evening

  The world-renowned Pandavani exponent and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr Teejan Bai, who brought the folk culture of Chhattisgarh to global prominence, was accorded a state funeral at her native village, Ganiyari, in Durg district this evening. On the occasion, public representatives, administrative o...