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Maderna has been frequently visiting her Assembly constituency in Osian in Jodhpur district, and her followers are regularly tweeting videos to highlight her trips.Maderna has also retweeted many such videos.

In one of the videos that has gone viral, she could be seen suggesting people to go for power theft. While assigning tasks to the people, she says that they can put cable on wire to get electricity; however, the power line might trip, she says, to which the people sitting near her laugh out loudly.

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“The people of the country are watching them and see how they are spreading rumours and doing negative politics. They are blaming the state government for the death of a BJP leader despite Patna police having clarified everything.

“The person who was roaming with the deceased also gave the statement in public that they were not at the place where Lathi charge happened. They were in Chajju Bagh,” Yadav said.

During investigation, it was also revealed that the BJP leaders were involved in throwing chilli powder on police personnel.

“I want to ask them that how they brought the packets of chilli powder,” Yadav asked.

He said that BJP is an expert in negative politics. “When they are blaming the Bihar government for the Lathi charge, I want to ask them that a large number of farmers died during the agitation. People were killed in large numbers in Manipur. Who would take care of the responsibility of deaths of farmers and murders in Manipur,” Yadav said.

He said that BJP leaders are only leveling allegations but proving them is tough affair.

“They should think before leveling allegations. We have run monsoon sessions for four days. What is the benefit of it? If the opposition debates on issues and point out loopholes, we will answer it,” he said.

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The Chief Minister, who visited Nihala Lavera village in Ferozepur district to oversee flood relief operations, said that a special ‘girdwari’ will be conducted to ascertain the loss of crops, houses and others due to heavy rainfall in the state.

He said that he has extensively touted the state to gauge the situation at the grassroot level.

Mann said that the state government is duty-bound to help the people in this hour of grave crisis and no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause. He said that succour is being provided even to the last person at the far-flung areas of the state.

The Chief Minister said the special thrust is being laid to ensure relief in the worst- affected areas so that people do not face any sort of problem. He said all dams in the state are safe and water is flowing below the danger mark.

Noting that due to heavy flow of water, the paddy crop in many fields have been destroyed, he said that to safeguard the interests of the farmers, the state government will soon provide free saplings of high-yielding variety of paddy to the farmers.

The Chief Minister said that these saplings will be ready in another four-five days after which it will be disbursed free of cost to farmers. He said the water has affected around 15 districts of the state where these saplings, if needed, will be distributed.

He lauded the teams of the BSF and the NDRF for giving a major helping hand to the government for relief works. Mann said the state is known for serving the masses in hostile situations and we will overcome this challenge too. The Chief Minister said Punjabis had once again displayed rare courage and strength to combat this crisis. He said Punjabis are blessed with indomitable spirit of fighting against all odds due to which they have survived since ages.

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The Hyderabad MP accused the BJP of seeking to vitiate the communal atmosphere of the country by raking up the UCC.

Addressing a press conference, he termed UCC a political exercise to create an unnecessary environment to divert attention from the real issues.

“Like clockwork, BJP raises the UCC. The goal is to vitiate the atmosphere and reap political dividends,” he said

Owaisi said that the present Law Commission seeking responses on the UCC comes as no surprise. He pointed out that the 22nd Law Commission did not give any proposal, but merely cited the 21st Law Commission’s work.

“This is not a coincidence that exactly after five years again the Law commission is undertaking this exercise. Like a clockwork, five or six months before the general elections BJP raises this issue,” he said.

“The aim is to vitiate the atmosphere and polarise the electorate so that they reap political gains in the coming 2024 elections,” the MP added.

Owaisi said AIMIM has sent its response to the Law Commission along with ex-Supreme Court judge Gopala Gowda’s legal opinion on UCC.

Owaisi observed that the UCC would obliterate diverse customs. He said the tribals in different parts of the country were already opposing the UCC.

He challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come to Adilabad in Telangana and tell the Gond community about the implementation of the UCC.

He also dared the Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to remove the uniform civil laws there. He challenged BJP to inform the tribals of the north eastern states of the UCC exercise.

Owaisi also hit out at Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over his remarks on the UCC.

“As a Governor, he should not be showering praises on a Government. He should resign as Governor and officially join BJP,” he said.

Khan had stated that the government will keep sensitivities of all in mind.

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A division bench of Justice Najmi Waziri and Sudhir Kumar Jain was hearing a plea addressing concerns related to the death of an Indian man in the Maldives.

The court said that these guidelines should be made easily accessible to the public.

While the bench urged airlines operating in India to consider hosting the SOP on their websites for the benefit of Indians travelling overseas, it also said that information about a welfare fund set up for the purpose of repatriation should be made readily available.

The court said: “... Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the ‘Guidelines on Indian Community Welfare Fund established in Indian Missions/Posts Abroad’ should be accessible and widely circulated in the public domain.

“Therefore, the MEA is directed to prominently post and make accessible the said SOP and Guidelines on its website, if not already available, within one week from the date of receipt of copy of this order.”

Meanwhile, the counsel representing the Centre informed the court that the SOP for transporting the mortal remains of Indian tourists and workers is already in place.

The court observed that in the case of Indian tourists, the Indian Missions usually coordinate with the deceased person’s family.

In the case of a worker, coordination is established between the nominated family members of the deceased, the insurance company, and the employer, while the Indian Mission closely monitors the entire process.

In exceptional circumstances when resources are limited, the Missions and MEA make suitable arrangements, often utilising the Indian Community Welfare Fund established by the respective Mission.

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The DGP inspected the security methods and mechanisms adopted for the security of yatris at the camp.

He was briefed by the officers about the deployment plans and management of boarding and lodging of yatris besides security arrangements in and around the camp.

“Directing for close vigil to be maintained at the base camp and around the camp, the DGP emphasised that the instruction for the movement of yatra convoys and timing schedule should be strictly adhered to. He also took stock of the traffic management at the camp,” a police statement said.

The DGP stressed upon the officers to ensure strict compliance of SOPs and instructions conveyed for the security of yatris.

He said that security measures should be implemented efficiently and security of all the vital points of the camp should be reviewed randomly and officers/officials be directed to take required measures found necessary.

The DGP also interacted with the pilgrims and enquired about the facilities and arrangements available.

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ADGP (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar told reporters that two local terrorists of LeT outfit are believed to have carried out the attack on three non-local labourers in Gagran village yesterday evening.

Three non-local labourers attacked were identified as Anmol Kumar, Heralal Yadav and Pintu Kumar Thakur, all belonging to Supaul district of Bihar.

Officials said that raids are being carried out in adjoining villages and other parts of the district to hunt down the assailants.

“Some militant associates have been picked up and their sustained questioning is going-on.

“Meanwhile, ADGP Vijay Kumar reviewed the overall security in Shopian district today with focus on areas where non-locals and minority community members are living,” officials said.

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The woman is a resident of Kodwadeh village under Jhajha block in the district. She has four children and is also facing an economic crisis. Now, the woman and her husband are demanding compensation for negligence.

“We have four children and are facing an economic crisis. I underwent an ultrasound two months ago and the result has returned positive,” the woman said.

“I underwent sterilisation operation on November 17, 2022 at a medical camp organised by a referral hospital in Jhajha. After finding out that I am again pregnant, I went to the referral hospital and informed the medical officer there. We have also conveyed the matter to the district civil surgeon as well,” she said.

“We have received a complaint about a woman becoming pregnant after undergoing sterilisation operation eight months ago. We have constituted a medical board to examine the negligence. There is also a provision of compensation in such cases at the government level,” said Mahendra Pratap, civil surgeon of Jamui.

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The party had organised ‘Maun Satyagrah’ (silent protest) against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi across the country on July 12 at the state capital across the country.

However, Maun Satyagrah in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh was postponed for Sunday in wake of heavy rainfall and flood like situation.

The party source said that Kharge will join the ‘Maun Satyagrah’ at Jantar Mantar in central Delhi on Sunday, which will be organised by IYC, Mahila Congress and the Delhi unit of the party.

Besides Kharge, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal and others will join the ‘Maun Satyagrah’ at Jantar Mantar.

On last Friday, the Gujarat HC dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s plea to stay his conviction and two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case that cost him his membership as Lok Sabha MP.

On March 23 this year, he was convicted by a Surat district court in the Modi surname case and was also sentenced to two years in jail. A day later, he was disqualified from the Lok Sabha as a convicted politician cannot remain a parliamentarian.

Following the district court order Rahul Gandhi approached the Surat sessions court for a stay on his conviction, but on April 20, the Sessions court rejected his plea.

The former Lok Sabha MP then on April 25 appealed to the Gujarat High Court challenging the Surat sessions court order. The high court refused to grant any interim relief to Rahul Gandhi in May and said the final order will be passed after the summer vacation.

Rahul Gandhi had also vacated his official bungalow at 12 Tughlaq Lane on April 22.

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These discussions are being held under India's presidency of the G20 which comprises 19 countries and the European Union.

The key gathering will witness the participation of 66 delegations from around the world, focusing on issues related to the global economy and international financial architecture.

The third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBGs) meeting will mark the culmination of the work carried out under various work streams based on the mandate received during the first FMCBG conclave held in Bengaluru in February.

Ajay Seth, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, highlighted the significance of this meeting and its objectives.

A total of 520 participants across 66 delegations are expected to attend the meeting.

The event will be organised in five thematic sessions, covering crucial topics such as the global economy and health, sustainable finance and infrastructure, international financial architecture, international taxation, and the financial sector's inclusion.

The key deliverables to be presented at the meeting include the volume 1 report of the G20 Independent Expert Group on Strengthening MDBs (multilateral development banks), progress in the debt treatment for countries under the Common Framework, and a guidance note for developing a globally coordinated framework for the regulation and supervision of crypto-assets.

Additionally, workshops on various topics and a cultural programme showcasing India's diverse cuisines and rich culture will be organised.

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