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Sadhguru Urges Immediate Action to Protect Hindus Amid Violence in Bangladesh
Citing a report from the Bangladeshi newspaper *Daily Star*, Sadhguru stated, “Though this region was once part of our nation, it has become a neighboring area now. Nevertheless, it remains our duty to protect these people, who are integral to our civilization, from such distressing atrocities.”
R Swain Officially Appointed as DGP of Jammu and Kashmir
A declaration released by the MHA on Wednesday quotes, "With the approval of the competent authority, R. R. Swain IPS (AGMUT: 1991) as Director General of Police. The appointment shall take effect from the date of his assuming the charge and shall remain valid till 30th September 2024 or until further orders.
Ayodhya Rape Case: Victim’s Abortion and DNA Evidence Collected for Investigation
Sources reveal that the procedure took place at KGMU on Tuesday, and the girl’s condition is reportedly stable. She is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon.
BSF to Intensify Monitoring of Curfew Along India-Bangladesh Border
BSF Deputy Inspector General of Police, or DIG, and South Bengal Frontier Spokesperson A K Arya said meetings were organised with the villagers in Uttar Para and Muzaffarpur Border Outposts to tell them about the present situation in Bangladesh following the change of guard in that country.
UK Envoy Stresses Importance of Military Collaboration for Indo-Pacific Stability
This inaugural phase of the exercise, which is the largest multilateral air drill to be conducted on Indian soil, began on August 6 and will go on up to August 14 at Sulur in Tamil Nadu. Participation is by the IAF, the RAF, and air forces of Germany, Spain, and France.
India to Host Inaugural BIMSTEC Business Summit with Seven Nations This Week
The first-ever Business Summit is likely to bring further regional cooperation in strengthening trade and investment ties among the member nations of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, commonly known as BIMSTEC. This regional grouping consists of five South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka, and two South-East Asian countries that include Myanmar and Thailand.
SC Takes Suo Motu Notice of Coaching Centre Deaths, Demands Responses from Centre and Delhi Government
Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, presiding over the case, described the incident as a wake-up call. "These coaching centres have turned into death traps," they remarked. "They should either adhere strictly to safety regulations and basic standards for a respectable living environment, or transition to online operations. These institutes are jeopardizing the lives of students from across the nation."
Nearly 500,000 Devotees Complete Amarnath Yatra in 36 Days
The pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas at 3:25 a.m., traveling in two separate, escorted convoys. The first convoy, consisting of 11 vehicles, headed towards the Baltal base camp in North Kashmir, transporting 204 devotees. The second convoy, comprising 39 vehicles, made its way to the Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camp in South Kashmir, carrying 908 pilgrims.
Five Days of Rescue Efforts in Wayanad: Landslide Death Toll Reaches 344, 206 Still Missing
A rescue team of over 1,500 members, including personnel from the Defence forces, NDRF, SDRF, police, fire services, and volunteers, began their search efforts early on Saturday. Their focus was on the four hardest-hit areas: Churalmala, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Punchirimadom.
Supreme Court Declines to Cancel NEET-UG 2024 Exam, Citing Absence of Systemic Breach
Elaborating on its July 23 order, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said that NTA should not adopt its inconsistent practices of this year as they tend to deplete student interests.
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