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Chandipura Virus Kills 4-Year-Old In Gujarat, 14 More Deaths Suspected

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Chandipura virus has killed a four-year-old girl in Gujarat, a health department official said on Wednesday while confirming the first such fatality in the state.

Puja Khedkar's Mother, Who Was Seen Waving Gun At Farmers, Arrested

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday July 18, 2024, Pune

Manorama Khedkar, the mother of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, was arrested by Pune Police for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm.

Puja Khedkar's Father Was Suspended Twice On Extortion Complaints

Reported by Paras Harendra Dama, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday July 18, 2024, Mumbai

Dilip Khedkar, a retired Maharashtra government officer and father of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, was suspended twice on charges of corruption.

"No Systemic Failure": Exam's Body On NEET-UG Paper Leak Row

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

The National Testing Agency (NTA) in its written submission to the Supreme Court last night, reiterated that there has been no systematic failure concerning the NEET UG examination controversy.

Why BJP Lost Lok Sabha Polls In Uttar Pradesh - 6 Reasons In Party Report

Written by Vasudha Venugopal | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

Amidst reports of internal discord among leaders, the BJP unit of Uttar Pradesh has submitted an extensive report to the party top brass detailing the reasons for its Lok Sabha election debacle.

"Don't Panic": Karnataka Minister To Industry Leaders On Job Quota Bill

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 18, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil has justified the Congress government's decision to withhold the introduction of the bill providing reservation of jobs in the private sector for Kannadigas.

Bihar Leader's Father Murdered Over Rs 1 Lakh He Lent, Key Accused Arrested

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

Police on Wednesday said the key accused in the killing of the father of former Bihar minister and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahni had been arrested and that he was murdered over a Rs 1.5 lakh loan he took from him.

On Camera, Jagan Reddy's Party Member Hacked To Death On Busy Andhra Road

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday July 18, 2024, Hyderabad

A member of ex-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party's youth wing was hacked to death in the middle of the road in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district Wednesday night, police said.

Cattle Transporters In Chhattisgarh Not Assaulted, Died After Fall From Bridge: Chargesheet

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2024, Raipur

Three men, who were transporting cattle last month in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district, died when they jumped off a river bridge after being chased for more than 50km in cars by a group of people and there was no assault on them, police have said.

At UN, India Calls For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza, Release Of Hostages

Asian News International | Thursday July 18, 2024, New York

India at the United Nations has reiterated its call for an immediate and complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and called for the release of the hostages without any conditions.

At Key Party Meet, West Bengal BJP Leaders Seek Demand Accountability Amid Electoral Setback

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2024, Kolkata

Daggers were drawn on the first day of the two-day brainstorming session of the Bengal BJP unit to discuss the reasons behind the party's dismal performance in the state's Lok Sabha elections.

All About Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Who Died After Falling Off A Waterfall

Edited by Nonika Sharma | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

Aanvi Kamdar, a 26-year-old Mumbai-based Instagram travel influencer, died after falling into a gorge at Kumbhe waterfall near Maharashtra's Raigad while shooting a reel, authorities have confirmed.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Opposes Karnataka's Job Quota Bill, Minister Responds

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the founder of pharmaceutical giant Biocon, on Wednesday opposed the proposal to reserve private jobs for local hires in Karnataka, which houses the country's information technology hub Bengaluru.

"I'm A Nepo Kid," Admits Chirag Paswan, But Calls It "Double-Edged Sword"

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) President, Chirag Paswan, addressed his status as a "nepotism kid" in a podcast with news agency ANI.

4 Killed, 3 Missing In Landslide In Karnataka

Asian News International | Thursday July 18, 2024, Bengaluru

Four people were killed and three others went missing in a massive landslide triggered by heavy rains in the Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka, a senior officer said.