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Seeks bengal's response on ration denial to deleted voters

Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly Umang Singhar alleged corruption worth crores in the distribution of compensation and in awarding contracts to companies.

During the debate, the Opposition targeted the government with a 136-point chargesheet covering a wide range of issues, including mining, law and order, and tribal rights

Merger unlikely, say leaders from NCP and NCP(SP); Eknath Shinde stays out, as anxiety in NCP(SP) camp grows

On July 9, a gunfight in Gurugram’s upscale Sushant Lok left four alleged shooters dead and three policemen injured. Police said gangster Deepak Nandal ordered the attack on businessman Vishal Berry over a ₹5 crore extortion demand. Among the dead were two minors from Rohtak’s Bhalaut village with no criminal record. Ashok Kumar finds that the incident has raised questions over crime, drug use, and policing

The prosecution’s argument is that, after being released on bail on July 3, Jithin Bhaskaran violated bail conditions by posting messages on Facebook that allegedly challenged the investigating team

A sub-inspector was found dead inside his locked car in Para on Friday. He had been out of contact with colleagues since Thursday afternoon. Police traced his mobile phone to the Budheshwar-Mohan road location. Doctors declared him dead after he was shifted to a hospital. Forensic examination and post-mortem will establish the exact cause of death.

The petitioner, being a person of considerable standing in society, ought to have exercised greater restraint while making public statements, says Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan

Maharashtra has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases, mostly mild, over recent days. Experts note the virus now follows influenza-like patterns with periodic spikes. Most positive cases were detected during physician-advised investigations or pre-operative assessments. This recent uptick is the first noticeable increase in Covid cases since around 2023. Hospitals are also observing increased cases of influenza and other infections.

Justice Girish Kathpalia made the observation on July 16, while granting bail to two persons allegedly involved in assaulting two reporters freelancing for a YouTube channel

Coastal observation research laboratory inaugurated at Andhra University’s Centre for Studies on Bay of Bengal

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, is scheduled for launch. This launch occurs 46 years after ISRO's SLV-3 mission from Sriharikota. The Vikram-1 rocket is 22 meters tall and built with advanced composite structures. This maiden orbital test flight aims to gather crucial flight data for future development. The mission marks a significant milestone for India's burgeoning private space sector.