Updates: SP chief accuses BJP of 'moving bulldozer' on martyr's memorial, UP minister denies
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday claimed the "BJP is now moving bulldozers" even on the memorials of martyrs in Uttar Pradesh, a charge that was rubbished by a state minister and district administration. His wife Dimple Yadav, Lok Sabha from Mainpuri, said martyrs were being insulted to "benefit the BJP land mafia".
Their remarks came over an incident in Mainpuri district's Kishni tehsil where the boundary wall of a memorial built to honour Kargil martyr Munish Yadav was allegedly demolished by officials last week. Tourism and Culture Minister Jayveer Singh said the allegations levelled by the SP leaders were "baseless" and "devoid of any fact".
GST collections grow 10% to Rs 1.75 trillion in August, shows govt data.
Indigo Flight 6E 7308 operating from Jabalpur to Hyderabad was diverted to Nagpur due to a bomb threat.
Leaders of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday held a march from the iconic Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India in south Mumbai to protest against the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.
The statue of the 17th century Maratha warrior king at Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil, some 480 kilometres from here, fell on August 26. It was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, on the occasion of Navy Day.
The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just eight months ago, has become the subject of a political tussle. The MVA has targeted the ruling Mahayuti government over an emotive issue – given Shivaji Maharaj’s status as a Maratha icon – and levelled allegations of corruption in the construction and maintenance of the statue against the state government.
The owner of Rau's IAS study circle coaching institute where three UPSC aspirants drowned due to waterlogging in old Rajinder Nagar on July 27 "knowingly" used the basement for commercial purpose in contravention of the usage approved by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the CBI has alleged.
After facing criticism over the state assembly's decision to scrap the practice of 2-hour adjournment for Jumma prayers in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that Hindu and Muslim MLAs together sat and unanimously took the decision that they will work during this period also.
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100K youngsters to be recruited in UP Police in next two years: CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced that the government will recruit one lakh youngsters in police over the next two years. In his address at the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha meeting and membership workshop, he hailed the government and said, "Today there is no discrimination against the youth in the state. Youth are being linked to government jobs in a fair and transparent manner."
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Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president was caused by climatic conditions: Report
An official investigation into the helicopter crash in May that killed Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and seven other people found it was caused by challenging climatic and atmospheric conditions, Iranian state TV reported Sunday. The final report of the Supreme Board of the General Staff of the Armed Forces said the main cause of the helicopter crash was the complex climatic conditions of the region in spring, state TV said.
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Federal investigators start probe of bus crash in Mississippi that killed 7, injured dozens more
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board on Sunday were at the scene of a bus crash in Mississippi that killed seven people and injured dozens of others.
They plan to look at how well the tires were maintained, NTSB member Todd Inman said at a news conference late Saturday. The NTSB previously said the crash was caused by tire failure.
The 2018 Volvo bus was traveling westbound on Interstate 20 near Bovina in Warren County early Saturday morning when it left the roadway and overturned, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. No other vehicle was involved.
Six people aboard were pronounced dead at the scene and another died at a hospital, according to a highway patrol news release. Thirty-six people were taken by ambulance to hospitals.
The highway patrol did not immediately have an update on their conditions Sunday.
The dead included a 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister, according to Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey. They were identified by their mother.
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Israel's largest trade union calls general strike for Monday as protests swell after hostage deaths
Israel's largest trade union has called a general strike on Monday following the deaths of six hostages in the Gaza Strip.
The Histadrut, which represents some 800,000 workers in such areas as health care, transportation and banking, said the strike would begin on Monday morning.
It is aimed at stepping up pressure on the government to reach a cease-fire that would bring home the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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Car sales news: Hyundai sales decline 12% to 63,175 units in August 2024
Hyundai Motor India on Sunday reported a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales at 63,175 units in August.
The company sold a total of 71,435 units in August 2023, the automaker said in a statement.
Domestic dispatch of vehicles to dealers saw an 8 per cent dip to 49,525 units last month from 53,830 units in the year-ago period.
Exports declined 22 per cent last month to 13,650 units, as compared to 17,605 units in the year-ago period.
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Former JJP leaders Anoop Dhanak, Ram Kumar Gautam, Jogi Ram Sihag join BJP
Former Jannayak Janta Party leaders Anoop Dhanak, Ram Kumar Gautam and Jogi Ram Sihag, who quit the party recently, joined the BJP on Sunday giving the ruling party in Haryana a boost ahead of the October 5 Assembly poll.
The three leaders along with Ambala Mayor Shakti Rani Sharma were welcomed into the BJP fold by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the party's state unit chief Mohan Lal Badoli and its Haryana affairs co-incharge Biplab Kumar Deb at a rally in Jind.
Sharma is the wife of Haryana Janchetna Party chief and former Union Minister Venod Sharma. Her son and Independent Rajya Sabha member Kartikeya Sharma was also present at the Jind event.
Dhanak, Gautam and Sihag were Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) MLAs when they abandoned the party.
Gautam, who was with the BJP earlier, represented the Narnaund segment in Haryana Assembly after winning the seat on a Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) ticket in 2019. He, however, did not get a ministerial berth in the BJP-JJP coalition government and was also a vocal critic of former deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala on various issues.
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All possible efforts need to be made to change 'culture of adjournments' in courts: President Murmu
Pendency of court cases big challenge for all of us, said President Droupadi Murmu at National Conference of the District Judiciary. She further added, "All possible efforts need to be made to change 'culture of adjournments' in courts."
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Google partners with Tamil Nadu to develop AI ecosystem with Chenn.AI
With this partnership, the company aims to skill 2 million youth in AI via Naan Mudhalvan, collaborate with startups, and enable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the rural economy with advanced technology.
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Palestinian militants kill 3 Israeli police officers in West Bank
Palestinian militants killed three Israeli police officers on Sunday when they opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, where Israel has carried out large-scale raids in recent days.
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Automotive players gear up for festive season with dealership expansion
As the festive season approaches, the automotive industry in India is witnessing a robust expansion of dealership networks, with major players ramping up their presence across the country, particularly in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. This strategic move is aimed at capitalising on the increased consumer demand during this period, ensuring enhanced customer reach and providing seamless buying experiences.
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Lenders to Reliance Capital accuse IIHL of using delaying tactics
Lenders to debt-ridden Reliance Capital Ltd (RCAP) have alleged that Hinduja Group firm IIHL is indulging in delaying tactics, resulting in slowdown in implementation of the resolution plan.
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UPI numbers scale fresh peak in August; volume up, value dips marginally
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions saw a 3 per cent rise in volume in August to 14.96 billion, compared to 14.44 billion in July. On the other hand, in value terms, the month saw a marginal dip to Rs 20.61 trillion compared to Rs 20.64 trillion in July. In volume terms, this is the highest number since UPI became operational in April 2016.
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Gig workers to be soon registered on e-shram portal: Mandaviya
To facilitate implementation of social security measures for gig and platform workers, the government is set to provide an online window for aggregators to register their workers on the e-shram portal, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Sunday.
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EAM Jaishankar congratulates Uzbekistan counterpart on Uzbekistan Independence Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday extended greetings to Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, on the country's independence day.
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RG Kar rape-murder: IMA questions cops over non-experts’ presence at crime scene
Amid allegations of evidence being tampered with in the Kolkata rape and murder case at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has raised questions over the identities of two persons who were present inside the cordoned off area at the crime scene.
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First Published: Sep 01 2024 | 8:25 AM IST
