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AAP true Sanatani, Lord Ram just means to gain power, money for BJP’: Kejriwal on Ayodhya mandir fund theft

New Delhi, 1/7: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday pounded on the ruling BJP over embezzlement of donations at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, alleging that they used the name of Lord Ram for decades to come to power and are now openly committing theft. Addressing a press conference, he claimed that AAP is “true Sanatani”…

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At least 6 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say

Antwerp, 1/7: At least six people were killed in a fire in a 10-storey apartment ⁠tower in the Belgian city of Antwerp on Wednesday, police told ⁠local media. Reuters saw rescuers lowering residents from ‌the side of the building ​by rope. Survivors described being trapped inside until police and firefighters arrived shortly after the blaze…

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Minister Mohapatra Directs ULBs to Tackle Waterlogging, Keep Rapid Action Teams Ready

Bhubaneswar: Amid continuous monsoon rains and the possibility of urban flooding and waterlogging in several parts of Odisha, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the State to remain on high alert and ensure immediate preparedness to tackle any rain-related exigencies.“Protection of citizens and uninterrupted delivery…

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High Alert Across Odisha ULBs as Monsoon Rains Trigger Flooding Concerns

Bhubaneswar, July 1:With relentless monsoon showers raising the risk of urban flooding and waterlogging across Odisha, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to remain on high alert and ensure complete preparedness to respond to any rain-related emergencies.Speaking to the media, the Minister said safeguarding citizens and…

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RSS leader Ram Madhav held 4 secret meetings with Pakistani officials including one ISI officer: B K Hariprasad

Bengaluru, 1/7: Karnataka Congress president B K Hariprasad on Wednesday claimed that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ram Madhav held four “secret” meetings with Pakistani officials. Hariprasad said this while addressing a meeting of the party’s campaign committee. Madhav, Hariprasad pointed out, has been put in charge of the BJP for the upcoming Greater Bengaluru…

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NIA Probes Maoist Arms Seized in Rayagada, Verifies Weapon Origins

A two-member team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited Rayagada district on Tuesday to examine arms and ammunition seized from Maoist hideouts and dumping yards.The officers inspected the weapons in the presence of district police and collected detailed information about their origin, including the countries where they were manufactured.Sources said the NIA team focused…

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Mahua Moitra alleges egg attack by BJP workers in West Bengal’s Nadia

Kolkata: TMC MP Mahua Moitra Wednesday alleged that BJP workers hurled eggs and raised slogans against her during a protest outside the residence of party MLA Alifa Ahmed in West Bengal’s Nadia district.Moitra had gone to Palashi in Kaliganj to attend a TMC meeting at Ahmed’s residence when a group of protesters gathered outside and…

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Indian sailor body returns from Venezuela with missing Vital Organs

Missing organs in deceased sailor trigger foul playRelatives of deceased Merchant Navy worker Rakesh Chauhan face a horrifying reality after his body returned from Venezuela stripped of all internal organs. Medical examiners in Uttar Pradesh discovered twenty-two deep surgical incisions across his body, with his brain, heart, and lungs completely removed. This grisly discovery occurred…

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Dy Speaker Pushes For 24×7 Patrolling To Stop Illegal Fly Ash Dumping In Sundargarh

: Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, has written to the Collector and District Magistrate of Sundargarh, demanding immediate and stringent action against the illegal transportation and indiscriminate dumping of fly ash in different parts of the district.In his letter dated July 1, 2026, the Deputy Speaker described the growing menace…

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