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Electric current rumours triggered Mansa Devi stampede

Mansa Devi stampede: What led to chaos, death of six in Haridwar

Preliminary probe into the incident, which took place on the stairs of the temple, suggests that as the rumour about electric current spread, people attempted to move away, resulting in jostling and they fell over each other, Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Parmendra Singh Dobal said, news agency IANS reported.

Jul 27, 2025

PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Mansa Devi stampede

'Deeply saddened': PM Modi reacts to Mansa Devi stampede tragedy which killed six

Expressing grief over the incident, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami earlier in the day said that extremely distressing news was received about the stampede. He said rescue and relief operations were underway, and he was closely monitoring the situation.

Jul 27, 2025

Congress Demands Special Session of J&K Assembly to Push for Statehood Restoration

After staging a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress unit has demanded a three-day special session of the Legislative Assembly to discuss the restoration of statehood and formulate a joint strategy to pressure the Union Government.

Jul 26, 2025

New tax relief for content creators, influencers as govt streamlines rules

Now influencers must choose between ITR-3 or ITR-4 (Sugam), depending on their income level and whether they opt for presumptive taxation, a simplified scheme that allows professionals to declare a fixed percentage of their receipts as income and avoid maintaining detailed books.

Jul 26, 2025

India-UK trade pact most significant, says Piyush Goyal

The agreement, called Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), secures unprecedented duty-free access for 99 per cent of India's exports to the UK, covering nearly the entire trade basket. Agriculture is a big winner under the deal, with nearly 95 per cent of Indian farm products gaining duty-free access to the UK.

Jul 26, 2025

PM Modi meets Maldives' opposition, ex-President; reiterates India's commitment to cooperation

Earlier in the day, PM Modi held a meeting with Maldives' former President Mohamed Nasheed on Saturday and assured him of New Delhi's support for Male through capacity building and developmental cooperation.

Jul 26, 2025

By August 1, most trade deals will be completed: Donald Trump

'By August 1, most trade deals will be completed': Trump

During a press availability at the White House, Trump also said his administration might send close to 200 countries a letter on their tariff rate, which he said means, "They have a deal. It's done."

Jul 26, 2025

BJP looting land, forest, water: Rahul Gandhi at 'save Constitution' rally in Odisha

'Rahul Gandhi always understands things too late': Shivraj Singh Chouhan on OBC remarks

LoP Rahul Gandhi had said, "I regret that if I had known more about your history and issues, I would have got the caste census conducted. That is my mistake and not that of Congress. I am going to correct that mistake now."

Jul 26, 2025

Blistering pace of India's trade agreements signal urgency for US: report

Sanjeev Sanyal, a Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council (EAC), was quoted as saying in the report that "We wish to engage with the world, including the West, on equal terms".

Jul 26, 2025

'From Vajpayee to Modi, India's defence posture has changed': Gen VP Malik on Kargil anniversary

Reflecting on the transformation of India's security doctrine, Gen Malik lauded the shift from a restrained to a more proactive military posture under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Drawing a sharp contrast between the leadership styles of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and PM Modi, he emphasised the need for political unity on national security issues, warning against politicisation in Parliament.

Jul 26, 2025

Solder Killed, Two Others Injured in Landmine Blast Along LoC in J&K's Poonch

Agniveer Lalit Kumar of the 7 JAT Regiment lost his life, and two other Army personnel were injured in a landmine explosion along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Jul 26, 2025

'Lalu being a father, not a party chief': Shahnawaz Hussain criticizes RJD leader's praise for Tejashwi

'Lalu being father, not party chief': Shahnawaz Hussain criticizes RJD leader's praise for Tejashwi

Lalu Prasad Yadav, in a post on social media platform X on Friday, hailed Tejashwi's qualities, saying, "With their humility, gentleness, decency, sweetness, logic, eloquence, resilience, creativity, skill, sharpness, and focus, Tejashwi alone has made them (NDA) sweat in Bihar."

Jul 26, 2025

'Kargil war heroes are guiding light for our forces': CDS Anil Chauhan on Kargil Diwas

Extending his greetings to the Indian Armed Forces, veterans and their families on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, General Chauhan said that the indomitable courage of the fallen heroes will continue to inspire generations to serve as a guiding light of the forces.

Jul 26, 2025

Rajasthan: CM's office and Jaipur Airport receive bomb threat; exhaustive searches conducted

Rajasthan on alert after bomb threats target CM's office, Jaipur airport

This incident is part of a troubling pattern of hoax bomb threats that have plagued Jaipur throughout 2025. Public spaces such as schools, courts, metro stations, hospitals, stadiums, and government offices have all been targeted.

Jul 26, 2025

Chennai police bust child trafficking racket, rescue two children

Chennai police rescue two children, uncover child trafficking network

This development marks a crucial step in the ongoing battle against child exploitation in the region. The operation was initiated when Karthik, a vigilant local resident, approached the Puzhal Police with a disturbing revelation. He reported that an unknown woman had offered to sell him a male child for Rs 12 lakh.

Jul 26, 2025

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Mansa Devi stampede: What led to chaos, death of six in Haridwar

'Deeply saddened': PM Modi reacts to Mansa Devi stampede tragedy which killed six

Congress Demands Special Session of J&K Assembly to Push for Statehood Restoration

New tax relief for content creators, influencers as govt streamlines rules

India-UK trade pact most significant, says Piyush Goyal

PM Modi meets Maldives' opposition, ex-President; reiterates India's commitment to cooperation

'By August 1, most trade deals will be completed': Trump

'Rahul Gandhi always understands things too late': Shivraj Singh Chouhan on OBC remarks

Blistering pace of India's trade agreements signal urgency for US: report

'From Vajpayee to Modi, India's defence posture has changed': Gen VP Malik on Kargil anniversary

Solder Killed, Two Others Injured in Landmine Blast Along LoC in J&K's Poonch

'Lalu being father, not party chief': Shahnawaz Hussain criticizes RJD leader's praise for Tejashwi

'Kargil war heroes are guiding light for our forces': CDS Anil Chauhan on Kargil Diwas

Rajasthan on alert after bomb threats target CM's office, Jaipur airport

Chennai police rescue two children, uncover child trafficking network

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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