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07 Aug

SC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of activist Rehana Fathima in Child video case.

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The Supreme Court Friday dismissed controversial activist Rehana Fathima's plea seeking anticipatory bail in cases against her for allegedly circulating a video in which she was semi-nude, allowing her minor children to paint on her body, and said the court is a little baffled at the kind of case that has come up before it.The top court further observed as to what kind of impression the children will get about the culture of this country through such videos. "Why do you do all this? You might be activist but why do this? What kind of nonsense is this.. It is…

07 Aug

Karnataka Opens Dams As Water Level Rises After Heavy Rain.

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Heavy rains across several districts in Karnataka, especially areas near the coast, have led to water level rising in the rivers. The state government has opened the gates of a massive dam in Uttar Kannada district to release water and avoid flooding the banks of the Kalinadi and Kadra rivers. The water level in many rivers is above the danger mark. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who is being treated for COVID-19 infection in a hospital, has released Rs 50 crore for initial flood relief work amid the coronavirus pandemic. Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan said the state had prepared well…

07 Aug

UP : Ram temple trust receives donations of Rs 41 crore.

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Even before the construction of the Ram temple could begin, donations have started pouring in. In fact, as on date, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra has a kitty of about Rs 41 crore.This does not include the donation made by religious leaders, including Swami Chiddanand Saraswati of the Parmarth Niketan, Swami Avdeshanand Giri of the Juna Akhada and Baba Ram Dev and other dignitaries who arrived on Wednesday. The trust recieved donations to the tune of Rs 4.60 crore since the Lockdown 1 was imposed in March, sources was quoted as saying. Besides, people are also contributing for the…

07 Aug

UP : Yogi Adityanath says he won’t attend Ayodhya mosque inauguration.

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The Samajwadi Party on Friday sought an apology from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remark that he would not attend the inauguration of the mosque to be built in Ayodhya, replacing the demolished Babri Masjid. In an interview to a television channel Thursday, Adityanath said he couldn't go for the mosque inauguration Â“as a yogi and as a HinduÂ”. Reacting to the remark, the opposition SP said he should seek an apology from the people of the state. When contacted, a UP Congress spokesperson, however, refused to comment on the chief minister's remarks over the mosque. "If…

06 Aug

Hasee Toh Phasee’ actor Samir Sharma ends life at his Malad home, Sidharth Malhotra expresses grief, “Really sad and unfortunate”

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Hasee Toh Phasee' actor Samir Sharma ends life at his Malad home, Sidharth Malhotra expresses grief, "Really sad and unfortunate"Bollywood actor Samir Sharma ended his life at his Malad residence, he was 44 years old. Reports suggest that the actor passed away a couple of days back. ANI had reported that the model, Bollywood and TV actor was found hanging from his kitchen ceiling at his residence in Malad West on Wednesday night, “An accidental death report has been registered, body sent for autopsy. Looking at body's condition, it's suspected that he died by suicide two days back: Malad Police,”…

05 Aug

Ayodhya Ram Mandir ‘Bhumi Pujan’ today

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Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to host the grand event of the Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan. The ground breaking ceremony of the laying of foundation stone of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will take place today on 5th August. As many as 175 eminent guests, including 135 seers have been invited for the foundation stone-laying ceremony.Shri Ram’ Devotees are looking forward to the foundation stone laying ceremony, Bhumi Pujan of the Ram Lalla Mandir in Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya. The construction of the Ram Mandir shall commence once this customary ritual is performed. The foundation stone laying ceremony shall start…

05 Aug

Kerala’s COVID cases touch 30,000 soon

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With 1,195 COVID-19 cases being reported in Kerala on Wednesday, the state's infection tally is inching towards the 30,000 mark, while the toll has climbed to 94 with seven more deaths. 29,145 people have tested positive for COVID-19. Of the positive cases, 971 were infected through contact and the source of infection of 79 people is not known, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. Thiruvananthapuram continued to top the districts in infections with 274 cases being reported on Wednesday,of whom 248 had been infected through contact. As many as 1.47 lakh people are under observation, 11,167 in hospitals, including 1447 admitted…

05 Aug

Karan Johar is not to blamed for Sushant Singh Rajput’s death,” Shatrughan Sinha

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Karan Johar is not to blamed for Sushant Singh Rajput's death,” Shatrughan SinhaIs it right to blame Karan Johar for Sushant Singh Rajput's death? It is unfair and futile to blame Karan Johar for Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. First of all, who is Karan Johar to make or break careers? I don’t think he sees himself that way at all. But he has made many stars? Star-maker yes and he has given the film industry some remarkable talent like Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and so many talented directors. Why is everyone forgetting that? Do you see Karan as a star-breaker? I don’t think anyone…

05 Aug

Despite turmoil, 23-Yr-Old Nadia From Kupwara Cracks UPSC! Becomes One Of The Youngest IAS Officer Of India.

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The uneasy situation spawned by the Centre’s contentious moves of August 5 last year with regard to Jammu and Kashmir’s special status failed to deter the spirit of, at least, 16 IAS aspirants from the erstwhile state. Among them is Abhishek Augustsya of Jammu. He is ranked at 38, and is at the top of the list of the successful candidates from J&K. Ausustsya who is presently undergoing probation at National Academy of Audit and Accounts in Shimla said in an interview that he was happy to know that he has cracked the civil service examination. He said it was…

05 Aug

Beirut Explosions: 73 Killed, 3,700 Injured; 2,750 Tonnes Of Ammonium Nitrate Exploded.

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Two enormous explosions devastated Beirut's port on Tuesday, leaving at least 73 people dead and thousands injured, shaking distant buildings and spreading panic and chaos across the Lebanese capital.The second blast sent an enormous orange fireball into the sky, flattened the harbourside and drove a tornado-like shockwave through the city, shattering windows kilometres (miles) away. Taking cognisance of the matter, Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab said that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded in the Beirut port warehouse. "It is unacceptable that a shipment of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate has been present for six years in a warehouse, without…