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Election Commission To Visit J&K For 3 Days Next Week To Prepare For Polls

Written by Nazir Masoodi | Friday August 02, 2024, Srinagar

In an indication that the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held before the deadline of September 30 set by the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India will visit the Union Territory next week to review preparations.

Centre Approves 8 High-Speed Corridor Projects Worth Rs 50,655 Crore

Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved eight important national High-Speed Road Corridor Projects of length 936 km entailing a total cost of Rs 50,655 crore.

Centre Removes Paramilitary BSF Chief, Deputy "With Immediate Effect"

Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

In an unprecedented move, the Centre on Friday removed Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Nitin Agrawal and his deputy Special DG (West) YB Khurania and sent them back to their state cadres "with immediate effect".

Indians In Israel Asked To Stay Vigilant Amid Escalating Tensions

Press Trust of India | Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

The Indian embassy here on Friday advised all Indian nationals in Israel to stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols as advised by the local authorities following the escalating tension in the region.

Gujarat Frames "Model Rules" To Regulate Gaming Zones After Rajkot Fire

Press Trust of India | Friday August 02, 2024, Ahmedabad

The Gujarat government on Friday informed the high court that it has framed "model rules" to regulate amusement rides and gaming zones to prevent tragedies like the May 25 fire incident in Rajkot.

Top Court Issues Notice On Petition Against Bar On Transgenders Donating Blood

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the guidelines imposing a blanket restriction on transgender persons, female sex workers, and gay men from donating blood.

Supreme Court Wonders Why PILs Are Filed When Constructions Happen In Country

Press Trust of India | Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

Development and ecological balance must go hand in hand, the Supreme Court said today while wondering why public interest litigations (PILs) are filed when infrastructure projects like highways are launched.

5 Facts About Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Set For Space Mission

NDTV Newsdesk | Friday August 02, 2024

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been chosen as the prime astronaut for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS). He is the youngest of ISRO's astronaut-designates.

772 New Train Services, 100 Vande Bharats, Began In 5 Years: Rail Minister

Press Trust of India | Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

As many as 772 train services, including 100 Vande Bharat services, have been introduced in the Indian Railways network from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha today.

"There Is A Conspiracy To Put Me In Prison": DK Shivakumar

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 02, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar stated on Friday that there is a conspiracy hatched against him to put him in prison.

India Picks 'Prime Astronaut' For Indo-US Mission To Space Station

Written by Pallava Bagla , Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

ISRO has chosen the youngest of its astronaut-designates as the prime astronaut to fly on the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

In New J&K Security Matrix, More Surprise Attacks On Terrorists Now

Written by Neeta Sharma | Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

The government is rolling out a new security matrix for Jammu and Kashmir to counter targeting of civilians and military personnel and camps by terrorists in recent weeks and months.

3 Die After Portion Of 2-Storey Building Collapses In Northwest Delhi

Press Trust of India | Friday August 02, 2024, New Delhi

Three people died after a portion of a two-storey building collapsed in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Friday, officials said.

NDTV Impact: Activist Calls For CBI Probe Into Tiger Deaths, Madhya Pradesh Assures Action

Written by Anurag Dwary | Friday August 02, 2024

A day after NDTV published an exclusive report on a concerning surge in Madhya Pradesh tiger deaths, a prominent wildlife activist has called for a CBI investigation into the matter and the state government has assured action.

Two Assam Rifles Battalions From Manipur To Be Deployed In Jammu And Kashmir

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday August 02, 2024, Imphal/New Delhi

Two battalions of the Assam Rifles (AR) will be moved from Manipur to Jammu and Kashmir for counter-terror operations, sources have said.