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West Bengal Correctional Services Minister Akhil Giri has resigned from his ministerial post following a directive from Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, who demanded...

In a disturbing incident in Bengaluru, a woman was groped while out on a morning walk on Friday. The attack, which occurred at approximately 5 a.m., was captured by CCTV cameras installed in the area.

On Saturday, the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) held a rally at Freedom Park to protest a controversial bill proposing an extension of daily working hours in the IT and BPO sectors. The bill, which suggests increasing the maximum workday from 10 to 14 hours, has faced significant opposition from employees and industry stakeholders.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, nine children lost their lives and several others were injured in a wall collapse incident in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Wednesday morning. The tragedy occurred near the Hardaul Baba temple in Shahpur, where the children were engaged in making shivlings as part of a religious ceremony.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several regions across India, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall due to active monsoon conditions. The alert encompasses East Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, and Central Maharashtra.

In a shocking incident inside the Chandigarh Family Court, a former police officer allegedly shot and killed his son-in-law, a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer. The victim, Harpreet Singh, was an IRS officer in the irrigation department.

In a major rescue operation, authorities have successfully rescued 8,495 pilgrims stranded along the Kedarnath trek route following severe damage caused by heavy rains earlier this week. The rescue efforts, spearheaded by Uttarakhand’s State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), have been ongoing since Wednesday night when intense rainfall led to significant landslides and route disruptions.

A devastating cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh has led to the deaths of approximately 50 people, according to state minister Vikramaditya Singh. The figure remains preliminary and could be confirmed once search and rescue operations are completed. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued heavy rainfall in the region until August 7, exacerbating the situation.

A cobbler in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is experiencing newfound fame and attention following a surprise visit from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Ram Chet, who runs a makeshift shop repairing and polishing shoes, has become the talk of the town after Gandhi stopped by to mend a pair of sandals during a visit to the area.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed its Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters to aid in the ongoing rescue operations in Uttarakhand following a devastating cloudburst that severely damaged the trek route to Kedarnath. The cloudburst struck Junglechatti near Lincholi on Wednesday night, leading to significant disruptions and leaving many pilgrims stranded.

Gulzar Sheikh, known for his YouTube channel “Gulzar Indian Hacker,” was arrested on Thursday by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) for conducting and posting hazardous stunts involving railway tracks. Sheikh, whose videos have amassed over 200,000 subscribers, was apprehended following a thorough investigation into his dangerous activities.

Mamata Mohanta, a prominent leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), has tendered her resignation from both the party and her Rajya Sabha seat. The resignation, submitted on Wednesday, has sparked speculation that Mohanta may soon join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Uttarakhand is grappling with severe weather-related disasters following heavy overnight rain that has caused significant damage across the state. Reports indicate that the rainfall has led to house collapses, widespread flooding, and rising water levels in several rivers.

The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the conduct of Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the alleged assault case involving Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal. The Court was particularly alarmed by the circumstances surrounding the incident, which reportedly occurred at the Chief Minister's residence.