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INDIA's Bihar Ally Mukesh Sahani's Father Brutally Murdered At Home

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday July 16, 2024, Patna

The father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani has been brutally murdered at their ancestral home in Bihar's Darbhanga district.

Mumbai BMW Hit-And-Run Accused Mihir Shah Admits He's Habitual Drinker: Sources

Reported by Paras Harendra Dama, Edited by Aditi Gautam | Tuesday July 16, 2024, Mumbai/New Delhi

Mihir Shah, the main accused in the Mumbai's BMW hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 45-year-old woman, has admitted that he is a habitual drinker, police sources have said.

US Urges India To "Utilize" Ties With Russia, Tell Putin To End Ukraine War

Asian News International | Tuesday July 16, 2024

Amid the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, the US has urged India to "utilize" its longstanding relationship with Russia and tell President Vladimir Putin to end his "illegal war" in Ukraine.

Major Among 4 Soldiers Killed In Action In Encounter With Terrorists In J&K

Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Tuesday July 16, 2024, New Delhi

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, have been killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Monday.

7th Pay Commission: Karnataka Announces Over 27% Salary Hike For Employees

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Amit Rajpurohit | Tuesday July 16, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has approved a substantial pay hike for its employees. Following the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations, this decision was confirmed in a Cabinet meeting.

Telangana Plans To Increase Backward Class Quota For Local Body Polls

Asian News International | Tuesday July 16, 2024, Hyderabad

The Telangana government plans to increase the quota of backward classes in the upcoming local body elections.

4 Killed, Several Injured As Bus Falls Into Ditch On Mumbai Expressway

Asian News International | Tuesday July 16, 2024, Mumbai

Four people were killed and several others were injured after a bus they were travelling in collided with a tractor and plunged into a ditch near the Mumbai Express highway on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, police said.

Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Summoned By Top Sikh Body Over Rebels' Allegations

NDTV Newsdesk | Monday July 15, 2024, Chandigarh

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has been summoned by Akal Takht - the highest temporal seat of the Sikh religion - on the allegations levelled by rebel Akalis.

CBI Registers FIR Against Ex Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Chairman Over "Nepotism" Racket

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

The CBI has registered an FIR against a former Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission chairman and others in connection with an alleged "nepotism" racket.

East Coast Railway To Run Special Trains To Puri For Lord Jagannath's Rituals

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, Bhubaneswar

The East Coast Railway on Monday said it will operate special trains this month on the occasion of two rituals of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri.

Andhra Government To Give Rs 10 Lakh To Family Of Gang Rape Survivor

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V Anitha on Monday said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sanctioned a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the minor girl who was gangraped in Nandyal district.

India Sends First Tranche Of $2.5 Million For Palestinian Refugees

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, Ramallah

The Indian government has released the first tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East, the Representative Office of India said.

In Disha Salian's Death Case, BJP MLA Nitesh Rane's Appeal To Mumbai Top Cop

Asian News International | Monday July 15, 2024, Mumbai

BJP leader and MLA Nitesh Rane on Monday requested Mumbai Police Commissioner to change the officer responsible for taking his statement in the ongoing probe into the Disha Salian death case.

Karnataka Decides To Implement Recommendations Of 7th Pay Commission

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka cabinet on Monday decided to implement the recommendations of the seventh Pay Commission effective from August one, official sources said.

Soldiers Injured During Encounter With Terrorists In J&K's Doda

Reported by Neeta Sharma | Monday July 15, 2024, Jammu

A brief gunfight took place between the security forces and terrorists in a forest area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. As per initial reports, some security personnel sustained injuries during the gunfight.