UP Jal Shakti Minister inaugurates Swachh Sujal Gaon at Jal Jeevan Mission stall at Maha Kumbh, praises mission's effort
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BJP criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments on religious harmony, alleging she failed to maintain law and order. Banerjee's remarks were made after Eid clashes in Malda district. BJP's Amit Malviya accused her of inciting anti-Hindu violence and corruption.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started his two-day visit to the US, where he will hold bilateral talks with President Donald Trump. Additionally, he will engage in business meetings and interact with Indian community members. Modi met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in Washington DC to discuss India-US friendship.
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A bandh in Imphal Valley disrupted life due to the arrest of six armed men and one death in a Thoubal gunfight. Shops closed, vehicles halted, and supporters vandalized cars. The arrested individuals were accused of being PREPAK members involved in extortion, but bandh supporters claimed they were village volunteers defending against armed Kuki men.
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