BJP in Haryana now looks at independents to 'keep' govt intact
By Vishal Gulati
Chandigarh, June 9 (IANS) As the crucial alliance partner in the BJP-led government in Haryana, the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) is non-committal on pre-poll alliance for the 2024 parliamentary elections, the saffron party has started looking at independent legislators to keep its government intact, at least till the Assembly polls likely in October next year, political observers said on Friday.
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National Focus 10:34 AMBengal panchayat polls: Cong, BJP to move Calcutta HC today
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Crime/Disaster/ Human Interest/ 10:16 AM60 rescued, one injured in Mumbai building blaze
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J&K Police rescue 250 tourists stuck in Kashmir's Affarwat
Srinagar, June 9 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police have rescued at least 250 tourists, who were stuck in the Affarwat mountains after the Gulmarg Gondola car operations in North Kashmir's Baramulla district developed a technical fault, officials said on Friday.
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Dalit family beaten by upper caste men for bathing at tubewell in UP's Khurja
Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), June 9 (IANS) Four members of a Dalit family, including two minors and a former village head, were allegedly thrashed by upper caste men for bathing in a tubewell reservoir in Khurja city of Bulandshahr district, the police said on Friday.
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Allahabad HC takes note of pathetic condition of 'lawaris ward' in Lucknow hospital
Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the secretary of state legal services authority to visit the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherji (Civil) Hospital and its 'lawaris ward' to verify allegations of patients not being treated properly.
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Kashmir school principal apologises after student protest over 'Abaya' row
Srinagar, June 9 (IANS) The principal of the Vishwa Bharati Higher Secondary school in Srinagar has apologised after some students protested against the school management for directing them against wearing 'Abaya' (Long Robe).
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AFT restores pension of murder convict
Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) In a major step, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has restored the pension of retired honorary naib subedar, Krishana Pal Singh following his release after serving his jail sentence.
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Foreign donations for Ram temple likely from Nov
Ayodhya, June 9 (IANS) The temple trust, overseeing the completion of the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya, is expected to get clearance from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to start securing foreign funds via NRI accounts from November.
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UP minor sets herself on fire after constant harassment by youth
Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) A minor girl from Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun district set herself on fire after facing constant harassment from a youth.
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Lucknow court security to be beefed up after shootout
Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) Authorities have beefed up security at the district court in Lucknow where gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva was killed during a shootout in the premises earlier this week.
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Elderly couple dies by suicide in Agra
Agra, June 9 (IANS) An elderly couple allegedly ended their lives by suicide outside their residence in Jhorianpura areas in Agra district.
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Lucknow court shootout: Six cops suspended for laxity
Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) Six police personnel deployed at the entry gates of a Lucknow court have been suspended on charges of negligence after gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva was shot dead on the premises.
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Railway gateman stabbed by biker in Bihar's Darbhanga
Patna, June 9 (IANS) Angry over the railway crossing barrier being down, a biker stabbed a gateman several times in Bihar's Darbhanga district on Thursday morning.
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'Conversion via app case likely to be transferred to NIA'
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The case of conversion of children through gaming app 'Fortnite' is likely to be transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a source said on Thursday.
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People have clearly rejected ideology of BJP and RSS: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, June 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that a "fearful atmosphere" was created for Dalits, the poor, backwards, and minorities in the state, but his government will create a sense of security among these people and this work has already begun.
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ED attaches deceased drug dealer's assets worth Rs 4.49 cr in NDPS case
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Thursday that it has attached three immovable properties worth Rs 4.49 crore belonging to late Subhash Dudani, a drug dealer, and his family members in connection with a money-laundering probe related to manufacturing and sale of methaqualone tablets, a prohibited psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act.
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MCD standing committee poll results: AAP, BJP get 3 seats each
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The results of the MCD's standing committee poll conducted on February 24 were announced on Thursday.
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BJP MP Meena accuses Vaibhav Gehlot of corruption, to hand over 'evidence' to ED
Jaipur, June 8 (IANS) After submitting a complaint to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against the Department of Information Technology and Communication (DoITC) over an alleged scam worth Rs 5,000 crore, Rajasthan BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena will now submit a separate complaint against Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, to the agency on Friday.
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Delhi: Man found dead inside car; drug overdose suspected
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was found dead on Thursday in a car which had been parked in Delhi's East Vinod Nagar area since Wednesday, a police officer said.
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BJP will not succeed until Nitish, Lalu Prasad are there: Tejashwi
Patna, June 8 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday said that BJP, which was allegedly, one time, seek to strip minorities of the right to vote, would not succeed as long as Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav are there in the state.
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Lightning kills 2, injures 5 in Tripura
Agartala, June 8 (IANS) Two farmers were killed and five others injured after being hit by lightning as several districts of Tripura witnessed heavy rains on Thursday, officials said.
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Modi holds telephonic conversation with Saudi Arabian counterpart
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.
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President Murmu holds talks with Serbian counterpart Vucic
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu held bilateral discussions with her Serbian counterpart Aleksander Vucic on Thursday, during which the two leaders touched upon all important aspects of the country's relationship.
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Delhi court covicts SI in bribery case, quotes 'Marvel' maxim
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday convicted a police sub-inspector, who was posted at Lodhi Colony police station, in a bribery case, observing that power cannot be enjoyed simply for its privileges alone, but it necessarily makes its holders morally responsible.
