OPINION | Bihar electoral revision: Rahul, Tejashwi on a weak ground
The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan in Bihar gave a call for Bihar Bandh on July 9 to protest the special intensive revision of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission of India. There was practically no effect on day-to-day life in other cities of India except Patna, where RJD, Congress, and Left leaders led a protest march. Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led the march and gave speeches. Rahul Gandhi alleged there was massive rigging in Maharashtra assembly elections held last year and plans are afoot to do the same in the forthcoming Bihar assembly polls. He said that while the number of voters in Maharashtra was inflated, in Bihar, the names of many voters will be deleted through this revision exercise.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy’s double whammy sends England openers packing at Lord’s: WATCH
England openers, particularly Zak Crawley, had a rough start to the third Test against India at Lord’s, but they survived the wrath of Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Mohamed Siraj. Things were expected to get simpler against Nitish Reddy, who barely bowled in the second Test, but the all-rounder eventually claimed both their wickets in the 14th over, to put the hosts on the back foot.
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Four workers sustain injuries as fire breaks out at chemical factory in Noida
At least four workers sustained injuries after a fire broke out in a chemical factory located in Noida Sector 8 on Thursday. The incident caused panic in the area as thick plumes of smoke rose from the factory premises. As soon as the blaze was reported, several fire tenders rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations. The fire was brought under control after a swift and coordinated effort by the fire brigade, as per officials. Police also reached the spot and shifted the injured workers to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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China’s mega dam a ‘ticking water bomb’ for India, Arunachal CM warns against Yarlung Tsangpo project
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has issued a strong warning over China’s massive hydropower project being built just across the Indian border on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, known as the Brahmaputra in India. Calling it a “ticking water bomb”, Khandu said the project could pose an existential threat to people living in downstream regions, especially in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
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Patralekha and Rajkummar Rao announce pregnancy with heartwarming post
Bollywood actors Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao are all set to embrace parenthood, as the couple took to their official Instagram handle and shared a joint post announcing that they are expecting their first baby. In the heartwarming post, the couple wrote, “Elated” in the caption. They posted a creative post which has a note that reads, “Baby on the way Patralekhaa & Rajkummar.” For the unversed, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa tied the knot on November 15, 2021, in Chandigarh.
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WATCH: Killer whales seen offering food to humans, scientists say rising trait among species globally
Orcas, often referred to as killer whales, are known as one of the ocean’s most formidable apex predators. However, a recent study has revealed an unexpected side to these powerful marine mammals: They sometimes offer food to humans. Over the past two decades, researchers have documented 34 instances in which killer whales approached humans with offerings of food. These included dead fish, birds, stunned stingrays, and even incapacitated sharks.
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Watch: Footover bridge collapses after excavator-loaded truck crashes into it on Lucknow–Prayagraj Expressway
A dramatic accident was caught on camera in Uttar Pradesh when a trailer truck loaded with an excavator collided with a foot overbridge, causing the entire structure to come crashing to the ground on the Lucknow-Prayagraj Expressway in Raebareli district.
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Lifetime Golden Visa at Rs 23 lakh for ‘certain nationalities’? UAE government issues clarification
In recent days, several media reports and social media posts claimed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new Golden Visa route, offering lifetime residency in return for a one-time payment of Rs 23 lakh (approximately AED 100,000) to ‘certain nationalities’. These viral claims, many of which were targeted specifically at Indian nationals, suggested that applicants could secure lifetime residency through a simplified, fast-track process, with some consultancies even promoting guaranteed approvals.
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Self-styled Godman Changur Baba’s house demolished in Balrampur amid religious conversion probe
Authorities on Tuesday demolished the sprawling residence of self-styled faith healer Jalaluddin, popularly known as Changur Baba, in Utraula, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. The mansion, reportedly constructed illegally on government land, was brought down as part of a crackdown following Baba’s arrest on charges of running a large-scale religious conversion racket and accumulating crores of rupees through foreign funding. Alongside the mansion stood a hospital, allegedly established by Baba’s followers, which was also under scrutiny for its role in the controversial operations.
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Maharashtra: 4-year-old girl rescued after getting stuck in third-floor window grill in Pune | Watch video
In a heart-stopping incident from Maharashtra, a 4-year-old girl narrowly escaped a potentially fatal accident after she got stuck in the grill of a third-floor window. As per details, the incident occurred in Pune and the dramatic rescue was made possible by the alertness of society residents and a firefighter living in the building.
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