In Gujarat's Banaskantha, an 18-year-old NEET qualifier was allegedly murdered by her father and uncle in a suspected honour killing. The family disapproved of her relationship and desire for independent living after discovering she was living with her boyfriend. She was allegedly sedated and strangled, with her body quickly cremated before a habeas corpus petition could be heard in court.
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Following a cloudburst-triggered landslide that blocked the Bhagirathi river near Dharali, a temporary lake formed upstream of Harsil, raising flood concerns. National Disaster Response Force, armed forces, and state agencies are working to manually drain the lake to prevent downstream flooding. Geologists have assessed the lake's stability, while road restoration remains stalled due to continuous rain and submerged roads.
Kapil Sibal, former minister, has raised concerns about the sudden disappearance of ex-Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar from public view since his resignation. Sibal expressed that he has been unable to reach Dhankhar and questioned whether a habeas corpus petition should be filed. He also urged the government to disclose Dhankhar's whereabouts and well-being.
In Palghar district's Virar, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped after being deceived into believing she was possessed by ghosts following a visit to Jeevdani Temple. Two individuals, Prem Patil and Karan Patil, were arrested for the crime.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif refuted the Indian Air Force chief's claim that India downed multiple Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor. Asif dismissed the statement as a “dangerous distortion” intended for domestic political gain.
President Trump declared that the U.S. will not engage in trade negotiations with India until the existing tariff dispute is resolved. This decision follows the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Indian exports, citing concerns over India's trade imbalance and continued purchase of Russian oil.
"Yesterday, the deputy chairman gave a ruling that because the Lok Sabha Speaker had said so on December 14, 1988, any matter concerning the Election Commission cannot be discussed in Parliament. But on July 21, 2023, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, a Modi appointee, had categorically ruled that 'the Rajya Sabha is entitled to discuss anything under the planet with only one restriction'," Ramesh said in a post on X.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) to enhance electoral system transparency. This action follows a review of state CEO reports, revealing violations of registration norms. The delisted parties will lose benefits under RP Act and Income Tax Act, with an appeal window of 30 days.
In Gujarat's Banaskantha, an 18-year-old NEET qualifier was allegedly murdered by her father and uncle in a suspected honour killing. The family disapproved of her relationship and desire for independent living after discovering she was living with her boyfriend. She was allegedly sedated and strangled, with her body quickly cremated before a habeas corpus petition could be heard in court.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) notified the schedule for the election of the Vice President of India. The poll, if contested, will be held between 10 AM and 5 PM on September 9 at the First Floor of the Parliament House, a press note said.