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Flood Fury Cuts Off over 250 Villages Across Odisha as Rivers Swell Above Danger Marks

Odisha’s flood situation has intensified with multiple rivers breaching embankments and water levels rising dangerously across districts. In Jajpur, seven breaches have been reported in three rivers — four on the Brahmani, two on the Kani (a distributary of the Baitarani), and one on the Nua Mahara of the Kharasrota. Nearly 250 villages are inundated,…

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Case filed against Meta’s India head over morphed content featuring PM Modi during CJP protests

New Delhi, 31/7: Meta finds itself in further trouble in India as cases have been registered against Meta’s India head and operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts with the cybercrime police in Hyderabad over alleged morphed and objectionable content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led NEET paper leak protests.  …

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At least 8 killed, several trapped as 4-storey building collapses in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi; rescue operations underway

Thane, 31/7: At least eight people died while some are feared trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in the Bhiwandi township of Thane district, around 50 kms away from downtown Mumbai. Bhiwandi is referred to as a power loom town and warehousing hub. A portion of the Kohinoor Building at the Tawre Compound in Gangaram…

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Death toll from Japan quake rises to 34 as rescue efforts continue

Tokyo, 30/7: The death toll from the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan this week has risen to 34, local officials said Thursday, as rescuers braved sweltering heat and raced to find survivors under the rubble two days after the temblor The magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s main…

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‘No show of fairness?’: Supreme Court questions exclusion of CJI from CEC, ECs appointment

New Delhi, 30/7: The Supreme Court on Thursday underscored the critical need for the Election Commission’s independence, questioning Parliament’s decision to keep the Chief Justice of India out of the selection panel for appointing the Chief Election Commissioners. Observing that the Chief Election Commissioner holds one of the most important constitutional offices in a democracy,…

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Police won’t take adverse action against CJP protesters, barring those with criminal background: Delhi Govt

New Delhi, 30/7: Delhi Police will not take any adverse legal action against people who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest here but this protection will not be available to those with criminal antecedents, the Delhi government said on Thursday.The Delhi government’s Home Department said if any arrests or detentions are already made, the…

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Happy Birthday Sonu Nigam: The Voice that defined a generation

Mumbai, Jul 30: One of India’s most celebrated playback singers, Sonu Nigam, celebrates his birthday today. Renowned for his melodious voice, remarkable versatility, and emotional depth, Sonu has entertained music lovers for over two decades with countless chart-topping songs across multiple Indian languages.From lending his voice to Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman…

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Police Arrest Youth for Brandishing Country-Made Pistol and Issuing Death Threat in Debagada Village; Arms Supplier on the Run

A tense situation unfolded in Sunamunda village under Debagada police limits when a youth allegedly brandished an illegal handmade firearm, prompting swift police action and arrest.According to the police report, Raghunatha Naik (41) of Sunamunda lodged a complaint stating that around 6 PM on July 29, Rohit Behera (25) of the same village arrived at his house armed with…

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