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"J&K Polls Not For Statehood, We Have Bigger Goal": Mehbooba Mufti

Asian News International | Sunday August 25, 2024

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that for her, the upcoming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir is not for statehood or seat sharing but for a "bigger goal."

Prohibitory Orders Near Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital Extended Till August 31

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 25, 2024, Kolkata

Kolkata Police has extended prohibitory orders near the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for an additional week, until August 31.

Man, 72, Sexually Assaults 7-Year-Old Girl In Delhi, Arrested: Police

Asian News International | Sunday August 25, 2024, New Delhi

A case of alleged sexual assault on a 7-year-old girl in South Delhi has been registered, Delhi Police confirmed on Saturday.

Congress Targets BJP After Its Request To Postpone Haryana Poll Day

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 25, 2024, Chandigarh

The Haryana unit of the ruling BJP has written to the Election Commission requesting a brief postponement of the assembly poll slated for October 1, citing holidays before and after the election date that could lead to a lower voter turnout.

Woman Doctor Assaulted Over Parking Argument Outside Her Clinic: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Mumbai

A woman doctor was assaulted in front of her clinic in Mumbai's Mankhurd area on Saturday over parking of a two-wheeler, police said.

2 Die In Explosion At Fireworks Manufacturing Unit In Tamil Nadu

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday August 24, 2024, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

At least two people were killed in an explosion at a cracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai district on Saturday.

Woman's Decomposed Body Found Near Mumbai, Husband, His Relatives Detained

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Mumbai

Mumbai Police on Saturday detained the husband of a woman and four of his relatives, a day after her partially decomposed body was found stuffed in a gunny bag in Trombay area, an official said.

Tripura Floods Caused Damages Worth Rs 15,000 Crore: Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Agartala

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said the unprecedented floods in the state have caused an estimated loss of Rs 15,000 crore, affecting infrastructure, agriculture, and other property.

Article 370 Has No Place In J&K, Will Never Be Restored: Amit Shah

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Raipur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will never be restored.

Women's Panel Members Tie Rakhi To KT Rama Rao Who Came To Apologise

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Ritika | Saturday August 24, 2024, Hyderabad

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao, under fire for his alleged derogatory remarks about women, today appeared before the Telangana Women's Commission in response to a summon.

Woman Thrown From 6th floor After Failing To Bring Money From Parents In Thane: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Thane

A 40-year-old housewife suffered serious injuries after her in-laws allegedly threw her from the sixth floor of a building for failing to bring money from the parents, police said on Saturday.

BJP Will Set Up 768 Offices Across Country, 563 Ready: Party Chief

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Panaji

The Bharatiya Janata Party planned to set up 768 offices of the party across the country of which 563 are ready, BJP president JP Nadda said on Saturday.

Murder Accused On Parole Rapes 15-Year-Old Girl In Maharashtra: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Mumbai

A murder accused out on parole allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Sangli city, police said on Saturday.

"Want Justice For My Daughter": Father Of 14-Year-Old Gang-Raped In Assam

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Saturday August 24, 2024, Nagaon, Assam

The 14-year-old girl was raped by three people and dumped by the roadside in Assam's Nagaon district on Thursday.

Woman Found Engulfed In Flames In Ambala, Rushed To Hospital: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Ambala

A 32-year-old woman was found engulfed in flames in an empty plot of land here on Saturday, police said.