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The Aam Aadmi Party has asked the National Conference-Congress alliance for a cabinet birth for its lone MLA from Doda in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir government, set to be led by Omar Abdullah. Mehraj Malik defeated BJP’s Ganjay Singh Rana by more than 4,538 votes in the assembly election held in the Union Territory earlier in the month. “We have appealed to the alliance partners to ensure our MLA is given a space in the government that is soon to be formed,” AAP leader Sanjay Singh said in a press conference on Monday. The request comes after AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, who visited Doda on Sunday, expressed gratitude to the people for electing… Read More »AAP Seeks Role For Party’s MLA In Upcoming Omar Abdullah-Led J&K Government

Senior Indian military sources who have analysed satellite imagery of a new Chinese base on the North bank of the Pangong Lake say that the site ”is unlike any other site” that lies on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual control. The site in question, images of which have been published in this report, lies 36 kilometres East of the LAC on territory China holds. It is approximately 15 km East of a new bridge that China has constructed across the high-altitude Pangong Lake in Ladakh and marks Beijing’s latest effort at stepping up pressure in areas near the Line of Actual Control which were previously unoccupied.   Military sources say the site,… Read More »Satellite Pics: China’s New Base Near Pangong Lake “Unlike Any Other Site”

<p><strong>Bahraich Violence:</strong> Tensions flared in Bahraich’s Maharajganj area as scores of people, some armed with sticks, joined the funeral procession of 22-year-old Ram Gopal Mishra on Monday. Mishra, who was killed during communal violence that broke out near Rehua Mansoor village in Mahsi tehsil on Sunday, was laid to rest amid a heavy police presence. The situation escalated with shops being burnt and large crowds taking to the streets, raising cries for justice.</p> <p>According to news agency PTI, Mishra’s death occurred after he was struck by a bullet while participating in a Durga idol immersion procession. Despite being rushed to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment, according to his family. “My son… Read More »Bahraich Violence: Murder Charges Pressed Against 30, CM Yogi Adityanath Likely To Meet Deceased’s Kin In Lucknow

The Delhi government will set up 1000 “model ghats” for the Purvanchali festival Chhath across the city, Chief Minister Atishi said on Monday. The ghats will be constructed in each of the 70 assembly constituencies to facilitate Chhath Puja performed by lakhs of devotees in Delhi, she said. In a high-level meeting, the chief minister instructed officials to coordinate with Chhath Puja committees and incorporate their suggestions while making preparations for the festival including lighting, clean water, toilets, tents, security at the ghats, said a Delhi government statement. She assured that the Delhi government is committed to ensuring that the festival is celebrated without any inconvenience, it said. The ghats will have clean water, tents,… Read More »Delhi To Prepare 1,000 ‘Model Ghats’ For Chhath Puja: Atishi

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, led by Mukesh Ambani, reported a 3.53% dip in operating revenue for Q2 FY25 to Rs 66,502 crore, attributed to weak demand and operational streamlining. Despite this, profit increased 1.28% to Rs 2,836 crore. The retail arm expanded its store network and digital channels, aiming for long-term growth and improved consumer engagement.