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Man who accused MP Cong chief of offering money to make fake allegation, missing with family: Digvijaya Singh

Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh), July 9 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader, Digvijaya Singh, on Wednesday, claimed that Gajraj Lodhi, who had accused State Congress President Jitu Patwari of "offering money" to make a fake video, has been missing from his home for the last 10 days.Singh in a video message said that he had visited Gajraj Lodhi's home in Mundara village under Mungaoli police station in Ashoknagar district on Tuesday evening. The veteran Congress leader claimed that Gajraj Lodhi's home was found locked from outside, and one of his cows was lying dead there. What is surprising is that no one came to remove the cow carcass due to fear from police, Singh claimed. "Gajraj's neighbours said that his family wasn't seen for the last 10 days, after...

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Maha govt to hold talks with teachers soon over grants demand: CM Fadnavis

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Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced in the state council that the state government will soon hold a meeting with the teachers who have gathered in Azad Maidan demanding payment of grants assured earlier.He responded to the Congress legislator Satej Patil, who raised the issue of over 10,000 teachers sitting in protest at Azad Maidan for the demand for grants assured by the state government. Patil had urged the chief minister to invite the teachers soon for discussion.The Chief Minister also hit back at Congress-NCP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government for not helping teachers and now playing politics over it. Fadnavis also announced that Minister Girish Mahajan has been coordinating with the teachers' association, and the gover...

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Zaheer Abbas and Wasim Akram hail Shubman Gill and Akash Deep for Edgbaston heroics

SPORTS

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Indian skipper Shubman Gill’s monumental batting and Akash Deep’s remarkable ten-wicket haul in India's resounding victory over England in the Edgbaston Test have drawn high praise from two of Pakistan’s greatest cricketers.Gill turned the series upside down with a sublime 269 in the first innings and followed it up with another commanding 161, while Deep returned match figures of 10 for 187 to script India’s series-leveling 336-run triumph — a performance that left much of the cricketing world in awe.Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas, whose own 274 at Edgbaston in 1971 remains iconic, was particularly delighted to see Gill flourish at the same ground.“I am delighted to see Gill bat with such authority and discipline to score three centuries in two Tests in English...

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East Bengal FC sign talented defender Martand Raina on a three-year contract

SPORTS

Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) East Bengal FC have announced the signing of talented defender Martand Raina from Rajasthan United FC on a three-year contract. The Rajasthan-born defender will wear the jersey number 16. Raina, a standout performer in the 2024-25 I-League season, has been roped in to add versatility to EEB’s backline.Thrilled to embark on his journey with East Bengal FC, Raina said, “I am honoured to join a club with such a rich legacy and passionate fan base. I am no stranger to Bengal football, having represented Adamas United previously. This is a huge opportunity for me as I look forward to contributing to East Bengal’s success and making the supporters proud through my performances.”The towering centre-back is known for his precise interceptions, aerial prowess, and ability to ...

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CID arrests Hyderabad Cricket Association President in ticket scam case

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Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) The Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday arrested Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) President Jagan Mohan Rao over a ticket scam during the recent Indian Premier League.The arrest follows a vigilance probe into allegations of ticket irregularities during the IPL 2025 season at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.The CID registered an FIR against Jagan Mohan Rao and other HCA officials for alleged misuse of authority, black-marketing of tickets, and governance lapses.The Telangana Vigilance Commission reportedly found that Rao and other office-bearers had pressured IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for additional tickets, including tickets for personal sale.During a match, members of the HCA allegedly locked a corporate box to coerce SR...

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Extra water from IWT will be sent to Haryana: Punjab CM

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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Wednesday that extra water from the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) will be sent to the neighbouring Haryana.After holding a meeting with his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini, chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil here, on the contentious issue of the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, Mann told the media, “Today we had a very positive meeting with Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, and Haryana CM on the SYL project.” “This matter has been pending in the Supreme Court for a long time. We had a detailed and good discussion. Since the Indus Water Treaty has been held in abeyance, we can receive water from the Chenab and Ravi rivers in Pong Dam, Ranjeet Sagar Dam, and Bhakra Nangal Dam. If we ge...

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Jenna Ortega faces another challenge as she returns to Nevermore in ‘Wednesday Season 2’ trailer

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Netflix treated movie buffs with the gripping trailer for "Wednesday Season 2".Season two of the show will carry forward the story of Wednesday Addams (Played by Jenna Ortega) as she returns to Nevermore Academy for another academic year, discovering eerie new threats.The Co-creator, Showrunner, and Executive Producer, Miles Millar talked about the "Wednesday Season 2" saying, “We really wanted to find some new obstacles for Wednesday. She thinks she has it all under control and discovers that human interaction isn’t as easy as she thought”The official summary of "Wednesday Season 2" reads, “Wednesday Addams, returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends, and old adversarie...

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R.G. Kar rape-murder case: Convict Sanjay Roy approaches Calcutta HC challenging life imprisonment order by trial court

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Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court in Kolkata in January this year, on Wednesday, approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the trial court order and seeking complete acquittal from all the charges in the case.The petition has been admitted and the matter is expected to come up for its first hearing at the Calcutta High Court's division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak and Justice Shabbar Rashidi next week and most likely on Monday.Soon after the trial court in Kolkata pronounced life imprisonment in January this year, his counsel, who was appointed to represent him by the State Legal Aid Services, claimed that they would be challenging the trial court's dec...

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Ravi Shankar Prasad slams opposition over Bihar bandh, alleges pressure tactics on judiciary

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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Senior BJP MP and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a scathing attack on the INDIA bloc over the Bihar Bandh on Wednesday, accusing them of trying to pressure the judiciary ahead of a crucial Supreme Court hearing on the voter list revision scheduled for Thursday.Addressing the media on Wednesday, Prasad questioned the intent behind the bandh, saying, “When the matter is already before the Supreme Court, why are the Congress, RJD, and other parties taking to the streets? Do they want names of infiltrators to remain on the voter rolls?”Prasad alleged that the opposition was playing politics to defend illegally added names in the voter list, mentioning Rohingyas and other such individuals. “The simple truth is that they know they are losing ground in...

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LoP Gandhi to address key issues concerning farmers, tribals, women during Odisha visit

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Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President, Bhakta Charan Das, on Wednesday announced that Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, would address key issues concerning farmers, tribal communities facing displacement, women, and youth of the state during his visit to Odisha on July 11.Speaking during a Press conference here on Wednesday, the PCC President further stated that LoP Gandhi’s visit aims to energise the party workers and reconnect with the people of Odisha.He added that this visit of LoP Gandhi would mark a significant step in revitalising the Congress party’s state unit ahead of future electoral challenges.The party also expects that the visit by the senior Congress MP will send a strong message of unity and socia...