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Published 08:04 IST, July 7th 2024

FIR Registered Against Mahua Moitra Under Section 79 BNS

As it happened, Republic brings you all the latest updates across the country as on July 7, 2024.

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23:30 IST, July 7th 2024

Delhi LG Orders Interim Stay on Transfer of 5,000 Govt Teachers; AAP, BJP Trade Charges

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Sunday directed Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to keep orders on the transfer of 5,000 teachers, who have been posted in the same school for more than 10 years, in abeyance as an interim measure.

The decision came after a delegation of Delhi BJP leaders and representatives of teachers met Saxena at his office.

 

23:09 IST, July 7th 2024

Jharkhand Cabinet Expansion Will Be Done at 3 PM Tomorrow: Congress Leader Pradeep Yadav

 "Everyone in the state and country knows that the CM has to win a vote of confidence tomorrow. All the MLAs will reach the Assembly by 10 am and discussion on floor test will start by 11 am. We all are with CM. We all know that it is not difficult to win a floor test as we have enough numbers. The cabinet expansion will be done at 3 pm tomorrow," says Congress leader Pradeep Yadav following a meeting of Mahagathbandhan MLAs at Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's residence in Ranchi.

 

22:52 IST, July 7th 2024

Rahul Gandhi Playing Key Role in Conspiracy to Annihilate Sanatana: Union Minister Giriraj Singh

 "A conspiracy is underway in the entire nation to annihilate the Sanatan Dharma, and Rahul Gandhi is playing a key role in this," says Union Minister Giriraj Singh. 


 

22:27 IST, July 7th 2024

Hathras Stampede: Kin of Victim from Ghaziabad Get Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia

A cheque of Rs 2 lakh was on Sunday handed over to the family members of a woman who died during the stampede in Hathras, officials said.

Vimlesh Devi (50) was among the 121 people who died in the stampede that happened after the 'satsang' of self-styled godman Surajpal alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias Bhole Baba in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.

A cheque of Rs 50,000 was also handed over to 18-year-old Mahi, who was injured in the stampede. The ex-gratia amounts were given from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and handed over by Ghaziabad Mayor Sunita Dayal, a statement said. (With inputs from PTI) 

 

22:24 IST, July 7th 2024

Earthquake of Magnitude 3.5 Strikes Chamoli, Uttarakhand: National Center for Seismology

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Chamoli, Uttarakhand on Sunday, said National Center for Seismology. 


 

22:20 IST, July 7th 2024

All Schools in Goa to Remain Closed Tomorrow Amid Waterlogging: CM Pramod Sawant

Goa CM Pramod Sawant says, “The Director of Education has been asked to issue a circular that there will be a holiday on Monday as a red alert has been declared and due to this, all the schools of Goa from pre-primary to the 12th standard will remain closed tomorrow. All the roads are overflowed, and water has been filled everywhere. Due to this, we have declared a holiday for one day. But, it is not a government holiday, government offices and everything else will remain open as usual. My request to all the people is that there is heavy rainfall in all the places of Goa and hence one should not go out of the house without any need but only if there is an emergency work... Eighty people who were stranded at the waterfall have been rescued...”

21:39 IST, July 7th 2024

BJP MLAs Meet in Ranchi Ahead of Hemant Soren Govt's Floor Test in Jharkhand

The BJP MLAs on Sunday held a meeting in Ranchi ahead of the floor test of Jharkhand's Hemant Soren government on Monday, July 8. 

21:36 IST, July 7th 2024

Surat Building Collapse: Police Book 3 Accused, Detains 1

On the building collapse incident in Surat, City ACP, NP Gohil said, "A criminal case has been registered against three accused in connection with Surat building collapse. Based on the enquiry of PIL, evidence was found which showed that the three accused- Raj Kakadiya, Ramilaben Kakadiya and Ashwin were involved in this offence. The building was unfit for habitation. Surat Municipal Corporation had already sent a notice that the building is unfit for habitation. Out of the three accused, two are owners of the building. Despite knowing that the building was unfit for habitation, the house was given to tenants. One of the three accused, Ashiwn has been arrested."

21:13 IST, July 7th 2024

Mumbai: One Arrested in Worli Hit and Run Case

Worli Police have arrested Rajendra Singh Bidawat who was present inside the car and the father of the person, Rajesh Shah. Mihir Shah is absconding, 6 Police teams have been formed to find him. 

20:38 IST, July 7th 2024

SDRF Rescues 25 People In Uttarakhand's Banbasa Amid Rainfall

SDRF rescued a group of 25 people in Uttarakhand's Banbasa earlier today who were left stranded amid heavy rainfall in the state.


 

20:34 IST, July 7th 2024

Devotees Throng to Witness Two-Day Lord Jagannath Yatra That Begins Today in Puri Today

Devotees throng in large numbers to witness the two-day Lord Jagannath Yatra that begins today in Puri.


 

20:01 IST, July 7th 2024

Rahul Gandhi Has Not Gained Maturity: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan

On Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's remark, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan says, "Rahul Gandhi has not gained maturity...He lied about Agniveers and the government not giving MSP to farmers...He knows nothing apart from speaking lies and spreading confusion..."


 

19:28 IST, July 7th 2024

Surat Building Collapse: Seven Bodies Recovered, Rescue Operation Underway

Surat building collapse: "This incident happened yesterday at around 2.30 pm in Pal area. A six-storey building collapsed. A rescue operation was started with help of Surat City police officials, along with teams of fire department, NDRF and others. One woman was rescued and then taken to hospital for further treatment. We have recovered seven bodies and all have been identified," says NP Gohil, ACP I - Division, Surat City Police.

 

19:15 IST, July 7th 2024

Kallakurichi Illicit Liquor Tragedy Should Be Investigated by CBI: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami

On the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami says, "Kallakurichi illicit liquor case should be investigated by CBI. The state police is involved in this matter so if the state government investigates, the real culprits will not be punished. If the CBI will investigate the state police's investigation, it will be conducted fairly. Therefore CBI should investigate and arrest the real culprits...."

 

18:39 IST, July 7th 2024

Jharkhand Cabinet Expansion to Take Place Tomorrow, July 8

Jharkhand Cabinet Expansion to Take Place Tomorrow, July 8. 

18:07 IST, July 7th 2024

People Gather in Tiruvallur's Pothur For Funeral Procession of TN BSP Chief K Armstrong

People gather in Tiruvallur's Pothur for the funeral procession of Tamil Nadu BSP chief K Armstrong, who was hacked to death on Friday.


 

17:56 IST, July 7th 2024

FIR Registered Against Mahua Moitra Under Section 79 BNS

An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra under section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) by Delhi Police Special Cell after the lawmaker made derogatory remark against National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperpon Rekha Sharma, a few days ago.

17:16 IST, July 7th 2024

J&K: Security Beefed Up Across Rajouri After Terrorists Fire on Army Post

J&K: Security beefed up across Rajouri after terrorists fire on Army post. 


 

17:05 IST, July 7th 2024

BJP Is Only Afraid of One Person in Country and That Is Arvind Kejriwal: AAP Leader Reena Gupta

“There is an attempt to prevent (Delhi CM) Arvind Kejriwal from coming out of jail. BJP is only afraid of one person in the country and that is Arvind Kejriwal. They know that they cannot win against him and AAP, so they are conspiring to keep him behind bars,” says AAP leader Reena Gupta at a press conference in Delhi. 


 

17:02 IST, July 7th 2024

Worli Police Recovers, Confiscate BMW Car from Bandra Area of Mumbai

Worli police recovered and confiscated the BMW car from the Bandra area of ​​Mumbai. The police have registered a case against two people who were present in the car.

Worli police have detained Rajendra Singh Bidawat who was present inside the car and the father of the person, Rajesh Shah and are questioning them, Mihir Shah is absconding. No arrest has been made in this case yet. 

16:45 IST, July 7th 2024

Political Murders Have Increased in TN but Stalin Is Silent: BSP Tamil Nadu Tamilisai Soundararajan on Armstrong’s Murder

On the murder of BSP Tamil Nadu President K Armstrong, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan says, " Dravidian model has become a murder model now. It is unacceptable...political murders have increased in Tamil Nadu but Stalin is silent...CBI enquiry is required in this murder...why didn't Stalin visit Kallakurichi and why is he not coming to pay homage to such a leader (K Armstrong)...he is afraid of coming here..."

 

16:15 IST, July 7th 2024

49 People Rescued From Water-Logged Resort Amid Rains in Maharashtra's Thane

As many as 49 people were rescued from a water-logged resort amid rainfall in Maharashtra's Thane district on Sunday, an official from the National Disaster Response Force. 

A team from the NDRF used boats and life jackets to rescue people stranded at the resort due to flooding in the Shahpur area, the official stated. 

 

15:43 IST, July 7th 2024

President Droupadi Murmu Arrives in Puri to Take Darshan of Lord Jagannath

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Puri to take darshan of the Lord Jagannath as the two-day Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri to commence today. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other dignitaries also present there.


 

15:21 IST, July 7th 2024

Madras HC Rejects Writ Petition Seeking Burial of BSP Leader Armstrong on Party Office's Premises

Madras High Court, on Sunday, rejected a writ petition seeking the burial of Tamil Nadu BSP state president K Armstrong on the party's office premises  His cremation ceremony is to be held in a private land in Pothur Village at Thiruvallur district.

14:44 IST, July 7th 2024

CM Mamata Banerjee Attends Lord Jagannath Yatra in Kolkata

 West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee attends Lord Jagannath Yatra and offers prayers, in Kolkata.

14:43 IST, July 7th 2024

IMD Predicts Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall in Uttarakhand

India Meteorological Department predicts, "Heavy to very heavy rainfall spell with isolated extremely heavy rainfall likely over Uttarakhand today and decrease thereafter. Heavy to very heavy rainfall spells are likely along the West Coast, many parts of northeast & east India and Uttar Pradesh next 5 days."

14:29 IST, July 7th 2024

Union Health Minister JP Nadda Visits AIIMS Jammu

Union Health Minister JP Nadda along with Union Minister Jitendra Singh and J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina visit AIIMS Jammu.

13:59 IST, July 7th 2024

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Visits Puri for Jagannath Rath Yatra

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on a visit to Puri on the occasion of Jagannath Yatra procession. He said, "On the occasion of Jagannath Yatra procession, I have visited here. I got the opportunity to offer my blessings to Shankaracharya of Govardhan Peeth. I am delighted..."

13:50 IST, July 7th 2024

Members of AISA protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding dissolution of NTA

NEET-UG Row: Members of All India Students’ Association (AISA) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding dissolution of NTA.

13:31 IST, July 7th 2024

Armstrong Murder: VCK Leader Thirumavalavan Requests TN Govt to Consider CBI Inquiry

On the murder of BSP state president K Armstrong, VCK Founder-President Thol Thirumavalavan says, "...She (BSP chief Mayawati) demanded a CBI inquiry because she believes the real killers have not been arrested yet... I request the Tamil Nadu government to consider this request as it is a very serious, sensitive issue. The Tamil Nadu government should take appropriate necessary action in this regard..."

13:12 IST, July 7th 2024

Rahul Gandhi to Visit Manipur by a Special Fight Tomorrow

On Manipur visit of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra says, "Rahul Gandhi is coming to Manipur by a special fight tomorrow...He is coming to Imphal and will go by road to Churachandpur district. He will meet the Governor of the state..."

 

13:07 IST, July 7th 2024

Karnataka Assembly LoP, R Ashoka Visits Jayanagar Hospital to Meet Dengue Patients in Bengaluru

Karnataka Assembly LoP, R Ashok says, "It is a sad thing... More than 15 people have been admitted to Jayanagara Hospital. Out of 15, 10 patients are children, one out of whom is only 9 months old. Children are more affected. The government is charging a lot for checkups, the poor people cannot afford such an amount. I demand the government to bear the testing and treatment costs... Every hospital should have a separate dengue ward... The government is sleeping. They need to visit districts and hospitals to take cognisance of the situation. 20 people have already lost their lives because of cholera... Cholera is also spreading all over the state..."

12:12 IST, July 7th 2024

Judicial Inquiry Commission arrives in Hathras to record the statements of eyewitnesses

Judicial Inquiry Commission arrived in Hathras to record the statements of eyewitnesses. 123 people lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during a Satsang conducted by 'Bhole Baba', on 2nd July.

12:06 IST, July 7th 2024

Consider burying Armstrong’s body in an alternative location, suggests Madras High Court

The Madras High Court on Sunday said the burial of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong can be done in other locations identified by the Greater Chennai Corporation. Justice Subbarayan said Armstrong's body could be buried in a place suggested by the GCC and moved to a better location later on.
The hearing into the case was adjourned till 12 pm today as the petitioner's counsel sought time to get instructions about different sites for burial.

11:51 IST, July 7th 2024

Three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission meets Hathras stampede tragedy victims’ families

Three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission met Hathras stampede tragedy victims’ families. “Whatever had to happen has happened. We are here to make sure that incidents like this won’t be repeated again. The public should think about whether dust at someone’s feet can really cure them?” said advocate Sushil Verma.

11:38 IST, July 7th 2024

Another Batch of Pilgrims Leaves for Amarnath Yatra

A fresh batch of over 6,000 pilgrims left the city early Sunday to join the annual Amarnath yatra in Kashmir. The tenth batch of 6,145 pilgrims left Jammu’s Baghwati Nagar base camp in two separate convoys of 238 vehicles.

11:18 IST, July 7th 2024

"We Will Not Sit Quietly," says BSP Chief Mayawati

BSP Chief Mayawati says, "Our party has taken this incident very seriously and we will not sit quietly. Our state unit will not sit quiet and will exert pressure on the state government to refer this case to the CBI... I will pray to god to give his family and supporters strength to bear the loss... To ensure action against the accused, the party cadre should come forward but at the same time, stay within the limits of law and show that the weaker section does not take law into their hands."

11:12 IST, July 7th 2024

Mayawati Demands CBI Probe, Slams Law and Order Situation in State

"We urge the state government to refer the case to the CBI," says BSP Chief Mayawati on the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP President K Armstrong in Chennai.

She said, "I urge the state government and especially the CM that he should ensure law and order in the state, weaker sections in particular should feel safe. Had the government been serious, the accused would have been arrested, but now since that's not the case, we urge the state government to refer the case to the CBI."

11:01 IST, July 7th 2024

Mayawati Pays Last Respects to Tamil Nadu BSP President K Armstrong

BSP Chief Mayawati and party's National Coordinator, Akash Anand pay their last respects to Tamil Nadu BSP President K Armstrong.

10:53 IST, July 7th 2024

VCK Founder-President Thirumavalavan Pays Last Respects to Armstrong

VCK Founder-President Thol. Thirumavalavan pays last respects to late BSP Tamil Nadu President K Armstrong in Chennai.

10:39 IST, July 7th 2024

BSP Chief Mayawati Reaches Chennai, to Pay Her Last Respects to BSP Leader Armstrong

Former Uttar Pradesh CM and BSP chief Mayawati reaches Chennai, to pay her last respects to late BSP Tamil Nadu President K Armstrong.

10:26 IST, July 7th 2024

K Armstrong's Wife Seeks Permission to Bury Him at Party Office in Chennai; Special Hearing Commences

Justice V Bhavani Subbaroyan of the Madras High Court has begun a special hearing on a petition filed by A. Porkodi, the wife of K Armstrong. She is seeking permission to bury Armstrong's body at the party office in Chennai.

10:23 IST, July 7th 2024

BSP National Coordinator Akash Anand Pays Homage to K Armstrong

BSP National Coordinator Akash Anand Pays Homage to K Armstrong. Mortal remains of state BSP President K Armstrong have been kept at Corporation School ground in Chennai's Perambur for public homage. 

K Armstrong was hacked to death by a group of men near his residence in Perambur on July 5.

10:20 IST, July 7th 2024

Mayawati to Arrive Shortly in Chennai

Mayawati to Arrive Shortly in Chennai to Pay Tribute to Slain Party Leader Armstrong.

10:15 IST, July 7th 2024

Delhi BJP holds Executive Committee Meeting on Delhi Assembly Poll

Delhi BJP holds extended executive committee meeting on Delhi Assembly Poll.

10:12 IST, July 7th 2024

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Participates in Yatra at Lord Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said, “On the occasion of the 147th Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad on the auspicious day of Ashadi Bija, the Lord's Rath Yatra took off by performing the Pahind ceremony. Prayed to God for happiness, peace, prosperity, unity and overall development of the people of Gujarat and the country.”

10:00 IST, July 7th 2024

Jagannath Rath Yatra Begins Today

Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Ahmedabad with much fanfare. Devotees gather in large numbers.

10:12 IST, July 7th 2024

5 Naxalites Held in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, Explosives Seized

Police have arrested five Naxalites and recovered explosives, including two barrel grenade launcher shells and a tiffin bomb, from them in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Sunday.

09:02 IST, July 7th 2024

Mortal Remains of Slain BSP Leader Armstrong Kept for Public Homage in Chennai's Perambur

Mortal remains of state BSP President K Armstrong have been kept at Corporation School ground in Chennai's Perambur for public homage. K Armstrong was hacked to death by a group of men near his residence in Perambur on July 5.

08:21 IST, July 7th 2024

BSP Leader Akash Anand to Pay Tributes to K Armstrong in Chennai Today

Akash Anand has left for Chennai to pay floral tribute to the late K. Armstrong, BSP Tamil Nadu State President, who was hacked to death by a group of unidentified men near his residence in Perambur on Friday evening.

08:17 IST, July 7th 2024

2 Days After Party Leader's Killing, Mayawati Leaves for Chennai | WATCH

Former Uttar Pradesh CM and BSP chief Mayawati left for Chennai on Sunday to pay her last respects to late BSP Tamil Nadu President K Armstrong. He was hacked to death by a group of unidentified men near his residence in Perambur on Friday evening.

08:04 IST, July 7th 2024

BSP Chief Mayawati to Pay Homage to Slain Party Leader K Armstrong in Chennai Today

Former Uttar Pradesh CM and BSP chief Mayawati leaves for Chennai, to pay her last respects to late BSP Tamil Nadu President K Armstrong. He was hacked to death by a group of unidentified men near his residence in Perambur on Friday evening.

08:10 IST, July 7th 2024

TN CM expresses shock over BSP leader Armstrong's murder

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday expressed shock over the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party Tamil Nadu president K Armstrong and said those involved in his killing have been arrested in a midnight operation. The chief minister said he was shocked and anguished over Armstrong's death. The 52-year-old BSP leader was hacked to death by a six-member bike borne gang near his house in Perambur here on Friday.

08:09 IST, July 7th 2024

4 Terrorists Killed in Kulgam Encounters

Four terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam since yesterday. Two Indian Army soldiers also lost their lives in the encounter. The operations are still on. More details awaited: Defence officials

08:05 IST, July 7th 2024

Surat Building Collapse: Toll Rises to 7

Death toll in Surat building collapse rises to seven, said police.
 

Updated 23:46 IST, July 7th 2024

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