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Thackeray brothers to address joint victory rally today to celebrate Maha govt's turnaround on Hindi from Grade 1

We're united for the cause of Marathi, Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

At a victory rally organised jointly by Shiv Sena UBT and MNS in the presence of Raj Thackeray to celebrate the state government's decision to withdraw introduction of Hindi along with Marathi in schools, Uddhav Thackeray said, "The gap between us was removed by Anaji Pant (referring to the chief minister Devendra Fadnavis). Now I don't expect them to create division. We have come together. To live together," Jul 5, 2025
Is this not Jungle Raj: Political firestorm erupts after prominent businessman's murder in Patna

"Is this not Jungle Raj": Tejashwi Yadav after businessman's murder in Patna

"A few steps away from the police station in Patna, a prominent Bihar businessman was shot dead! Hundreds of businessmen are being murdered in Bihar every month, but we can't call it Jungle Raj? Because this is what the scriptures call media management, perception management and image management," he posted on his X handle. Jul 5, 2025
TN issues advisory on Rabies prevention after dog bite deaths in Kerala

TN issues advisory after rise in dog bite deaths in Kerala

Without RIG, the virus can spread to the nervous system despite vaccination. The directorate also noted that wounds, especially on the face or head, require immediate and aggressive treatment, as any delay— even by a few days — can render vaccination ineffective. Proper wound washing with soap and water for at least 15 minutes remains the most important first step in preventing rabies. Jul 5, 2025
Enforcement Directorate

ED probe finds Ranya Rao's role in gold smuggling syndicate

Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Headquarter Office, New Delhi has provisionally attached immovable properties valued at Rs 34.12 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in a case involving transnational gold smuggling and laundering of its proceeds by Harshavardini Ranya alias Ranya Rao and her associates. Jul 5, 2025
Monsoon havoc continues in eastern MP, schools shut in Mandla and Dindori

Monsoon hits MP, wreaks havoc; Schools shut in Mandla and Dindori

Despite the havoc, the overall rainfall statistics present a silver lining. Madhya Pradesh has recorded nearly 49 per cent surplus rainfall during the current monsoon period. From June 1 to July 4, the state received 245.9 mm of rain, compared to the normal average of 164.7 mm, as per IMD data. Jul 5, 2025
Mob lynching over minor collision triggers bandh in Bhilwara's Jahazpur

Bhilwara's Jahazpur observes Bandh after mob lynching incident

According to police, the incident occurred when a car carrying four youths from the Tonk Cantonment area accidentally collided with a handcart while passing through Jahazpur's main market. The group, which had come to attend a family function at the home of one of the youth's sisters, found themselves surrounded by an angry mob shortly after the collision. Jul 5, 2025
Thackeray brothers to address joint victory rally today to celebrate Maha govt's turnaround on Hindi from Grade 1

Thackeray brothers come together, to address joint victory rally today

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray will on Saturday participate in a joint victory rally organised by the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), in Worli Dome to celebrate the MahaYuti government's decision to withdraw two government resolutions on the introduction of Hindi from Classes 1 to 5. Jul 5, 2025
China Uses Pakistan as Proxy for Military Testing

China uses Pakistan as proxy for military testing: Deputy Chief of Army Staff

During the DGMO-level talks, it was revealed that Pakistan was receiving real-time updates from China, further complicating the strategic environment. "When DGMO-level talks were on, Pakistan was actually mentioning that your such and such important vectors are ready for action and requested us to pull it back. Jul 4, 2025
Delhi Police Uncover Major iPhone Theft Syndicate

Delhi Police bust major iPhone theft syndicate; 44 phones recovered

Upon reaching Karol Bagh, the police team discovered not only a large storage of stolen mobile phones but also a significant cache of high-end devices. The operation resulted in the apprehension of Navdeep Kaur at her residence, where the police recovered 44 stolen mobile phones, comprising 43 Apple iPhones and one Samsung Fold. Jul 4, 2025