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Fresh batch of 6,400 pilgrims leaves Jammu camp for Amarnath Yatra

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Amid tight security, the 14th batch of 6,400 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on Wednesday here left for twin base camps of the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The yatra, which was suspended from Jammu due to bad weather on Sunday, resumed on Monday. A flash flood triggered by a cloudburst near the cave shrine on Friday afternoon has led to the death of at least 16 people. Around 40 are still missing. A total of 6,415 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here in a convoy…

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SC refuses to pass interim order staying demolitions across states

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass an interim direction staying demolitions across states, and said it cannot pass an omnibus order preventing authorities from taking action. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and P S Narasimha asked the parties to complete pleadings in the matter, and said it will hear the plea filed by the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind against demolitions on August 10 “Rule of law has to be followed, there is no dispute on that. But can we pass an omnibus order? If we pass such an…

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Vikram says he’s well, media blew health scare out of proportion

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South superstar Vikram says he is doing well and was in hospital following “mild chest discomfort” and not a cardiac arrest as blown up by sections of the media and some “creative” minds on social media platforms. The 56-year-old actor, who was admitted to a Chennai hospital last week, assured his fans he was well and thanked them for their wishes. “There was a mild chest discomfort. I went to the hospital only for that. But it was blown out of proportion. I am doing well… When all of you…

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SC extends Varavara Rao’s interim protection, to hear his bail plea on July 19

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear Bhima Koregaon case accused P Varavara Rao’s plea for permanent medical bail on July 19 and extended his interim protection till further orders. The 83-year-old, who has challenged the Bombay High Court order rejecting his petition for permanent medical bail, is currently on bail on medical grounds and was to surrender today. “At the joint request made by the counsel appearing for the parties, this matter be posted as first item on July 19,” a bench headed by Justice U U…

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Adani Data Networks, Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea to bid for spectrum

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Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Data Networks, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have applied to participate in the upcoming 5G auction, according to a list issued by the Department of Telecom on Tuesday. The spectrum auction, scheduled to start on July 26, may see aggressive bids for some frequency bands, with the entry of Adani Data Networks and established players Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel looking to strengthen their hold in the industry. “…applications have been received from the…applicants for participation in the 2022 Auction for rights to use…

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US warns it will defend ally if China breaks sea ruling

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed a call to China to comply with a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s vast claims in the South China Sea and warned that Washington is obligated to defend treaty ally Philippines if its forces, vessels or aircraft come under attack in the disputed waters. Blinken’s statement, issued by the U.S. Embassy in Manila on Tuesday, was released on the sixth anniversary of the 2016 decision by an arbitration tribunal set up in The Hague under the United Nations Convention on the Law…

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BJP has nothing to do with ‘rebellion’ in Goa Congress: CM Pramod Sawant

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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said the BJP has nothing to do with the “rebellion” in the state Congress Legislature Party. On Sunday, five of the total 11 Congress MLAs in Goa went incommunicado, fuelling speculations about a split in the party. But, they attended the monsoon session of the state Assembly which began on Monday and claimed there was “nothing wrong” in the opposition party. Ten of the Congress MLAs also attended a meeting chaired by senior party leader Mukul Wasnik in Panaji on Monday night. Some…

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Shinzo Abe’s killing: the history of political violence in Japan

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By Hugo Dobson, Professor of Japan’s International Relations, University of Sheffield and Kristian Magnus Hauken, Teaching Associate in East Asian Studies, University of Sheffield Sheffield (UK), Jul 9 (The Conversation) Our reaction upon hearing the news of the shooting of former prime minister Shinzo Abe was one of shock and incredulity in equal measure. What followed was a frenzy of trying to piece news reports and gossip together to make sense of events, until his eventual death was announced a few hours later. At first glance, Abe’s assassination harks back…

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India projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country during 2023: UN report

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 India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country next year, according to a report by the United Nations on Monday which said that the world population is forecast to reach eight billion by mid-November 2022. The World Population Prospects 2022 by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, said that the global population is projected to reach eight billion on November 15, 2022. The global population is growing at its slowest rate since 1950, having fallen under one per cent in 2020.…

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Eight of top 10 firms add Rs 1.81 lakh cr in m-cap; HUL tops chart

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Eight of the 10 most valued domestic firms together added Rs 1,81,209.89 crore in market valuation last week, with Hindustan Unilever emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex advanced 1,573.91 points or 2.97 per cent. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were the only laggards. Among the winners, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) added Rs 50,058.05 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 5,86,422.74 crore. ICICI Bank’s valuation jumped Rs 35,956.8 crore to reach Rs 5,25,656.96 crore. The market valuation of HDFC Bank…

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