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“Deeply saddened by the tragic incident in Mizoram, where an under-construction railway bridge collapsed in Sairang. My heart goes outto the families affected by the tragedy; I pray for them. Let’s stand united in these difficult times,” Kejriwal posted on X.The incident occurred in Sairang area of the Aizawl district in Mizoram. Rescue efforts are currently underway to save potential survivors who might be trapped beneath the debris.–IANSatk/shb

The official said that property worth Rs 2.56 Crore has also been attached in this case.The ED initiated money laundering investigation based on an FIR registered by State Vigilance Bureau, Haryana and the CBI, under various sections of IPC, and Prevention of Corruption Act, for criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and criminal misconduct of public servant.The ED investigation has revealed that Shekhar, in connivance with the then District Revenue Officer- CUM-Land Acquisition Collector & Competent Authority Land Acquisition (DRO-cum-LAC & CALA), Panchkula and others, played an active role in fraudulent transfer of NHAI and HSIIDC funds meant for acquisition of lands…

BRICS economies have “emerged as powerful engines of global growth,” and “the changes that have taken place in BRICS economies over the past decade have done much to transform the shape of the global economy,” Ramaphosa said while addressing the BRICS Business Forum Leaders’ Dialogue here, Xinhua news agency reported.The BRICS countries make up a quarter of the global economy, a fifth of global trade and more than 40 percent of the world’s population, while trade between BRICS countries totaled some 162 billion US dollars in 2022, he said, stressing the important role of foreign investment in the growth of…

“We must understand the difference between temporary provision, which is Article 370, and special provisions with regards to other states, including the north-east. The Central government has no intention to touch any part (of the Constitution) which gives special provisions to the North East and other regions,” he said, in response to an intervention application filed in pleas challenging the stripping down of the special status granted to Jammu & Kashmir.Advocate Manish Tewari, appearing for an intervenor- a former minister from Arunachal Pradesh, argued that interpretation which will be given by the Constitution Bench on Article 370 would have impact…

The trial encompassed areas surrounding key hotels expected to house summit delegates, extending from Pragati Maidan.The team from the Delhi Traffic Police meticulously assessed security protocols and vehicular flow along the Pragati Maidan route.“Due to carcade rehearsal and special traffic arrangements, some congestion is expected on Salimgarh Bypass, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Bhairon Marg, Mathura Road, C-Hexagon, Sardar Patel Marg and Gurgaon Road…Commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly,” Delhi Traffic Police wrote on X.A senior official said that since many delegates are staying in nearby hotels like The Taj Palace, Ashoka Hotel, The Leela Palace, ITC Maurya, Hotel Shangri-La,…

Khan hit the headline after his name came to the fore in recent Nuh clashes.The complainant Shamshaad told the police that at about 7.47 p.m., on Tuesday her husband Mamman Khan got a call from an unknown mobile number. The caller said he was bringing Khan’s wife home by auto rickshaw and asked for his location.”My husband replied that my wife is present at home, then who is this unknown woman, following which my husband’s phone was disconnected. After that my husband informed the police commissioner Gurugram about this incident,” she told the police.She stated in her complaint that the…

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Former India offspinner and selector, Sarandeep Singh feels that it would be wise for the visiting team to modify the lineup that secured victory in the previous match at the same venue. India has already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Ireland and would be keen to maintain a clean slate when the two teams meet in final T20 at the Malahide Cricket Club, Dublin, on Wednesday. Singh urged the Indian team management to select uncapped wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma and young pacer Avesh Khan for the third T20I against…

Chennai, Aug 23 (IANS) Seeking Moon God’s blessings for safe soft landing of India’s moon lander on his planet,  a special puja was conducted at the Chandranaar Temple, in Thingalur near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, said a devotee.Confident of safe landing of the moon lander, a special puja has been organised for Thursday at the temple as thanks giving, he added.“Praying for the successful moon landing of India’s moon lander on Wednesday evening, a special puja was held in the morning. About 50 devotees were present,” said D.Govindharaju, Deputy General Secretary, Desia Thirukovilgal Koottamaippu (National Temples Federation), told IANS.The Chandranaar…

Addressing a press conference here at the party headquarters, Congress in-charge for Himachal Pradesh Rajeev Shukla said, “The kind of devastation that has been caused in Himachal Pradesh due to rains and landslides is not getting proper attention. In the history of Himachal Pradesh, we have not seen such devastation.”He said that till now 330 people have died while 35 are missing. Even over 12,000 houses have been destroyed and over Rs 13,000 crore loss has been assumed.He also said that many highways have been washed away due to landslides.“We demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should declare it as…

In a new court filing on Tuesday, special counsel Jack Smith’s office said, Yuscil Taveras, the director of information technology at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’ club in Palm Beach, Florida, retracted from his previous testimony after he switched from a lawyer paid for by Trump’s Save America PAC to a public defender, NBC news reported.In March, Taveras, who is described in a Justice Department court filing as “Trump Employee 4”, before the grand jury in Columbia had claimed not to recall any contacts or conversations about the security footage at Mar-a-Lago, the court filing added.Taveras provided prosecutors with new information regarding alleged…