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Bihar: Upset over not finding seat, BJP’s Ashwini Choubey walks out of working committee meet

Patna, July 2 (IANS) The Bihar BJP Working Committee meeting, held at Gyan Bhavan in Patna on Wednesday, witnessed an unexpected moment when former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Choubey walked out of the meeting after being upset over not finding a seat for himself on the stage.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was in Patna to inaugurate the meeting, with several senior BJP leaders, including Bihar BJP in-charge Vinod Tawde and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, in attendance.Ashwini Choubey arrived at Gyan Bhavan and was seen walking alongside Rajnath Singh towards the stage, with other leaders following.However, on reaching the stage, Choubey looked around at the chairs, many of which were already occupied by senior leaders, and realised there was no seat marked ...

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Allu Arjun’s ‘Ravanam’ with Prashanth Neel in the works? Producer reacts

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Basking in the success of 'Pushpa 2', the admirers of Allu Arjun are always eager to know what he is up to. Reports have been doing rounds for some time that AA has joined forces with Prashanth Neel for his next titled "Ravanam".Now, renowned producer Dil Raju has confirmed the collaboration. Speaking during a pre-release event for Nithiin starrer "Thammudu", he revealed that "Ravanam" has been planned out under his own banner, Sri Venkateswara Creations.However, Dil Raju added that the project will go on the floors only once Allu Arjun and Prashanth Neel both are done with their present work commitments.The producer was heard saying, “Our banner has planned a film titled Ravanam with Allu Arjun as the lead and Prashanth Neel as the director. However, the project will...

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Nahid Islam-led NCP planning major protest against Bangladesh President

WSL: Chloe Kelly signs permanent deal with Arsenal

SPORTS

London, July 2 (IANS) Chloe Kelly has signed a permanent deal with Arsenal after a successful spell on loan with the Gunners from Manchester City last season and the expiration of her contract there this summer. Chloe, who enjoyed eight years with the North London side during her academy and early professional career, scored two goals and provided five assists in 13 appearances after joining on loan in January, culminating in a tenacious display in their Champions League final win over Barcelona in May.During her loan spell with the Gunners, Chloe became a fan favourite and was seen celebrating the European triumph with fans inside a bar, prompting further speculation about her potential contract extension.“Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me...

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Gujarat holds high-level convergence meeting on antimicrobial resistance

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Gandhinagar, July 2 (IANS) In a step towards combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the second meeting of the State Convergence Committee on AMR was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar Joshi on Wednesday.The meeting brought together senior officials from various departments to review Gujarat’s action plan and progress under the State Action Plan for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (SAPCAR-G).During the session, the Chief Secretary launched two landmark state-level reports, the GUJSAR Surveillance Report and the Antibiotic Usage Report. These documents highlight key trends in antibiotic consumption and resistance patterns across the state and offer critical recommendations for improving AMR surveillance and responsib...

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Leverkusen sign Jarell Quansah from Liverpool until 2030

SPORTS

Leverkusen, July 2 (IANS) Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed the England U21 international and European champion Jarell Quansah in a 35 million Euros deal. The central defender joins Leverkusen from Premier League champions Liverpool on a contract to June 30, 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. The 22-year-old, who was handed his debut for Liverpool at senior level by Jurgen Klopp in the come-from-behind victory at Newcastle United in August 2023, racked up 58 senior appearances, three goals, and Premier League and Carabao Cup titles for Liverpool before his switch to the Bundesliga side on Wednesday."I was able to get a good impression of the team and the club when Liverpool played Leverkusen in the Champions League last season. A brilliant team – for the first hour they played like...

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‘File separate FIRs, compensate victim families’: NHRC tells MP govt on Mission Hospital case

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Bhopal, July 2 (IANS) In the infamous fake doctor case involving Mission Hospital in Damoh in Madhya Pradesh, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the state government to register separate FIRs for each incident and provide compensation to the victims' families.In its order dated July 1, the NHRC directed the Madhya Pradesh government to suspend the hospital’s license, pay Rs 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, and investigate the misuse of Nazul land where the hospital operates. The Commission also called for a nationwide audit of Cath Labs and stricter enforcement of Ayushman Bharat guidelines. The Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh has been asked to initiate a departmental inquiry against the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Damoh. The Chief C...

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Bangladesh: Former PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to six months in prison by local crimes tribunal

Coal Ministry to launch RECLAIM plan for mine closures this week

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Coal Ministry is set to launch RECLAIM – a community engagement and development framework for mine closures this week, with the aim of improving both landscapes and local livelihoods, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.The framework, which will be launched by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Friday, constitutes a key step toward ensuring a just and sustainable transition for communities that have developed alongside mining operations over decades.The Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, in partnership with the Heartfulness Institute, has developed this comprehensive Community Development Framework, designed specifically for mine closures.The framework - referred to as RECLAIM - serves as a structured g...

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Congress wanted to usurp Rs 2,000 crore assets of National Herald, ED tells Delhi court

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday told a court here that the Congress party wanted to usurp around Rs 2,000 crore assets of the now-defunct National Herald newspaper. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju, representing the ED, submitted before the Rouse Avenue Court that a conspiracy was hatched to form Young Indian Ltd -- in which Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi are majority stakeholders -- to acquire control over the newspaper's vast assets aimed at benefiting the party leadership personally.ASG Raju added that several senior Congress leaders were involved in "fake transactions” made to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the original publisher of the National Herald. A...