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ECI Announces By-Elections for Three Assembly Seats

The Election Commission of India announced by-elections for three assembly constituencies. Vacancies arose from disqualification, death, and resignation of MLAs. The announcement sets the schedule for polling and vote counting.

"The Commission has decided to use EVMs and VVPATs in the bye-election in all the polling stations. Adequate numbers of EVMs and VVPATs have been made available and all steps have been taken to ensure that the poll is conducted smoothly with the help of these machines"— Election Commission of India

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Ram Mandir Trust to Meet Amid Embezzlement Probe and Resignation Claims

Allegations of embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations and subsequent investigations. Champat Rai is the former General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. A meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled for July 6 to address resignations amid the probe.

"I have been in contact with him for 15 years. Champat Rai is serving Ramlalla with heart, mind, and wealth. He never speaks ill of anyone in his life. Even if one rupee comes, he also gives it to Ramlalla. If anything happens, he tells it to everyone. He tells everything in the trust meeting, and he also accepts whatever is decided there. If I had seen any fault, I would have spoken of it myself as a fault. I don't see anything wrong with Champat Rai. If I had seen a mistake, I would have spoken"— Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member

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Champat Rai Blames Aide, Cites Betrayal Amid Embezzlement Probe

Facing an embezzlement probe, Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai has expressed a desire to step down, blaming an aide for the alleged fraud and citing a personal sense of betrayal. A fellow trust member has defended Rai's integrity and transparency. The Trust is set to meet on July 6 to address his and other resignations.

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VHP Chief Concedes Negligence in Ram Temple Fund Scandal Amid Calls for SC Probe

Allegations of embezzlement surrounding the Ram Temple construction fund are escalating, with a VHP chief acknowledging potential negligence by Champat Rai, a key figure in the Trust. Opposition leaders are intensifying demands for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation, denouncing the alleged fund theft as a "monumental betrayal of Hindu faith" and calling for immediate action.

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India's first private orbital rocket stacked for July launch

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket is set for launch between July 12 and August 4. Vikram-1 is India's first privately developed orbital rocket and follows a previous suborbital launch. The launch window has opened, and the rocket is fully stacked at the launch site.

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Southwest Monsoon Arrives in Delhi, Heavy Rains Reported

The southwest monsoon has arrived in Delhi, the India Meteorological Department announced Thursday. Heavy rain lashed parts of the capital and Mumbai. The monsoon season typically brings significant rainfall to India.

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Mumbai Manhole Death Exposes Civic Negligence, Prompts Official Suspensions

A man's death after falling into an open manhole during Mumbai's heavy monsoon rains has ignited renewed scrutiny of civic negligence and safety procedures. The incident, marking the city's third rain-related fatality, prompted the suspension of four BMC officials. It intensifies questions of accountability for infrastructure failures and public safety.

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Hoax Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at ISRO Headquarters

ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru received a bomb threat email. ISRO is India's national space agency. Following the bomb threat, ISRO staff were evacuated from the Bengaluru facility.

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Amarnath Yatra Begins with First Pilgrim Batch Flagged Off

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra. The 57-day pilgrimage features elaborate security arrangements. The Amarnath Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage to a cave shrine in the Himalayas.

"Amarnath Yatra begins; here's how to register, which route to take and what to carry | All you need to know"— India TV News

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India and Japan Hold Annual Summit, Launch New Initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held bilateral talks and signed agreements during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit on July 2. The summit aimed to deepen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, which was upgraded in 2014.

"Further strengthening our special partnership. PM Sanae Takaichi of Japan was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. A partnership for the future, built on trust and rooted in shared values."— Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs

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Man Dies After Falling Into Manhole During Mumbai Rains

A man died after falling into an open manhole during heavy rainfall in Mumbai. The incident has triggered outrage and calls for accountability from civic authorities and contractors. Mumbai has experienced heavy monsoon rainfall, leading to waterlogging and infrastructure-related issues.

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NTA to announce re-NEET UG results by July 20

NTA to announce re-NEET UG results by July 20. The NEET UG exam is for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. The NTA is working to release the results soon after the re-examination.

"Normally, the results are announced within 45 days of the examination, but this time, as we have conducted the exam in 37 days, we will announce the results much earlier."— NTA official, senior official

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Akhilesh Yadav Condemns Egg Attack on Mahua Moitra, Blames BJP

Akhilesh Yadav condemned an alleged egg attack on Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. Mahua Moitra is a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress party. The condemnation and accusations against the BJP were made following the alleged incident.

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Rock Collapse Kills Workers at Bengaluru Quarry

Rock collapse at a stone quarry near Bengaluru killed multiple workers. The incident occurred at a stone crusher site. Seven workers were killed after a rock collapsed at a quarry near Bengaluru.

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Delhi Police Busts ISI-Backed Terror Network, Arrests Four

Delhi Police Special Cell busted an ISI-backed inter-state terror and arms network and arrested four accused. The network was allegedly operating with cross-border support and receiving arms through drones. Arrests were made following intelligence inputs suggesting the group was planning a terror attack in the national capital.

"The accused were using foreign phone numbers arranged by their Pakistan-based handlers to evade detection, while one of the accused had been tasked with conducting reconnaissance of religious places and police establishments in Delhi and executing a firing incident."— Praveen Kumar Tripathi, Deputy Commissioner of Police

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Air India Express Resumes West Asia Flights

Air India Express restored flights to Kuwait and Salalah. Air India Express is a low-cost airline based in India. Flights to West Asia were disrupted.

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Pawan Kalyan: Freedom of speech not license for abuse

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan stated that freedom of speech does not extend to abuse, threats, defamation, or harassment. Pawan Kalyan is also the leader of the Jana Sena Party. Police registered cases against several individuals for allegedly posting objectionable and offensive content on social media targeting his daughters.

"Freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right guaranteed by our constitution and our government; our government fully respects that right. But we must also remember one important fact"— Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister

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Supreme Court Cautions Against AI Misuse in Legal Proceedings

Supreme Court sets aside NCLT judgment due to reliance on AI-generated fake precedents. The case involved an insolvency proceeding where the tribunal cited non-existent case laws generated by AI. The Supreme Court has explicitly ruled against the use of AI-generated fake judicial precedents, deeming it 'catastrophic' and advocate misconduct. "non-existent, fake and hallucinated judgments/precedents" was attributed to Supreme Court.

"non-existent, fake and hallucinated judgments/precedents"— Supreme Court

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DR Congo Coach Learns of Father's Death After World Cup Exit

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre learned of his father's death during a post-match press conference. The news came moments after DR Congo's FIFA World Cup exit. The team's World Cup hopes ended with a 2-1 loss to England.

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Ayodhya Authority Investigates Property Linked to Luv Kush Mishra

Ayodhya Development Authority issues notice over under-construction property linked to Ram Mandir donation theft accused Luv Kush Mishra. Luv Kush Mishra is accused in a Ram Mandir donation theft case. The authority is seeking building plan approval documents and has warned of legal action.

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Adani Group, IHC Ink $11.5B Odisha Aluminium Project Deal

Adani Group and UAE's IHC sign MoU for an $11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha. The project aims to establish a fully integrated aluminium value chain in the state. The project is a 50:50 joint venture between Adani Group and IHC.

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Kyiv Hit by Russian Strikes, Casualties Reported

Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv. Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy warned of a possible large-scale Russian assault based on intelligence reports shortly before the attack. "Kyiv is under attack from ballistic missiles and UAVs" was attributed to Vitali Klitschko.

"Kyiv is under attack from ballistic missiles and UAVs"— Vitali Klitschko, Kyiv Mayor

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Child crashes truck into monks, killing eight

An 11-year-old boy drove a truck into a group of Thai monks during a pilgrimage. A truck driven by an 11-year-old boy crashed into a pilgrimage procession in Thailand. Eight Buddhist monks were killed in the incident.