A Haryana Sikh group, led by Didar Singh Nalvi, demands immediate Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) elections before state assembly elections. They criticize the expired, government-nominated committee for illegally using Gurdwara funds. Despite the previous postponement due to exams and parliamentary elections, they urge the government to prioritize Gurdwara elections, asserting the constitutional duty to hold them promptly.
The flood situation in Assam is improving, with 23 lakh people still affected across 29 districts. In Darrang, 1.63 lakh people are impacted, and 98 villages remain submerged. Water levels of the Brahmaputra River are receding. The government is providing relief and plans to build new embankments. Residents in Char areas rely on boats due to submerged roads.
Controversy surrounds Rahul Gandhi's visit to New Delhi station as railway officials question origin of loco pilots in video. Loco pilots raise safety concerns and demand improved working conditions. Political leaders urged to refrain from demotivating railway personnel.
The Kerala Human Rights Commission registered a molestation case involving an ex-KCA coach. KCA was notified. Manu took girls to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, molested them and took nude photos. More victims emerged with parents being stressed. KCA unaware. Manu was arrested under the POCSO Act. Based on media reports, victims came for cricket training.
The home ministry initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and DCP (Central) Indira Mukherjee on Sunday. This action is in response to allegations of «maligning» the office of the Bengal governor, as reported by the news agency PTI citing an official. The move follows a letter from Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), requesting their removal. Mukherjee is currently leading the Special Enquiry Team investigating a molestation charge against Bose by a former Raj Bhavan staffer.
Andhra Pradesh police are searching for 26-year-old B Suresh, who allegedly murdered a 14-year-old girl in Anakapalli district. The girl’s family had previously filed a complaint against Suresh under the POCSO Act. Released on bail, Suresh reportedly killed the girl on Saturday evening, holding a grudge over his imprisonment and her family's rejection of his marriage proposal.
The recent heavy rains have led to the closure of more than 80 roads across Himachal Pradesh, with Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Kangra districts being the most affected.
Rahul Gandhi urges UP CM Yogi Adityanath for higher compensation and immediate aid for families of Hathras stampede victims. He emphasizes the need for proper treatment and transparent investigation into the incident.
PM Modi wished the nation for the Rath Yatra. Amit Shah performed 'Mangla Aarti' in Ahmedabad. President Murmu will witness Yatra in Puri. Gujarat CM Patel and Minister Sanghavi attended in Ahmedabad, where Patel performed 'Pahind Vidhi'. Celebrated on July 7, 2024 (Dwitiya Tithi), deities Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are worshiped.
Union home minister Amit Shah performed 'Mangla Aarti' for the 147th Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad, attended by Bhupendra Patel and Harsh Sanghavi. Patel also performed Pahind Vidhi. Security includes 15,000 police. Chariots were set at Puri Srimandir. President Murmu visited Odisha, utilizing AI for crowds. Railways provided 315 special trains.
India's Project Zorawar light tank is expected to be ready for induction into the Army by 2027. The light tank, developed by DRDO and private sector company L&T, will have to undergo a series of summer and winter trials, including in deserts and high-altitude areas, over the next two to three years before the entire acquisition, production and induction process can actually begin.
