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Jul212023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Delhi Metro Rail services between Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House to remain close on Sunday

Delhi: Metro services between Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House stations on the Blue Line (Line-3&4, i.e., Dwarka Sec-21 to Noida Electronic City/Vaishali) will remain closed on Sunday due to scheduled maintenance work. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued a statement on Friday informing commuters about the temporary suspension of train services on this section.Starting from the beginning of revenue service on Sunday until 6:00 a.m., train services will not be available between Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House stations. Consequently, Barakhamba Road Metro station will also remain closed until train services resume on this section at 6:00 a.m.However, train services on the rest of the Blue Line, including from Dwarka Sec-21/Dwarka to Rajiv Chowk and from Mandi House to Noida City...

Jul212023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Korea Open 2023: Satwik-Chirag storm into men’s doubles semi-finals

INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, SPORTS, TOP STORIES, WORLD

In an impressive display of badminton, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the third seeds and world No. 3 in the rankings, stormed into the semi-finals of the Korea Open 2023 men's doubles event. They defeated former world champions Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi of Japan with a scoreline of 21-14, 21-17 in a match that lasted for 40 minutes.This victory marked the Indian duo's fourth win against the former world No. 1 Japanese pair in their five meetings.During the quarter-finals, Satwik and Chirag took control of the first game early on, achieving two separate runs of five consecutive points. They established a significant lead of 15-6 in their favor after being tied at 5-5. Though the Japanese duo managed to secure four consecutive points, it was not enough to close the ...

Jul212023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Manipur must overcome its current issues: Nirmala Sitharaman

INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, SPORTS, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the need for collective efforts to restore peace in Manipur during a program. She acknowledged that the state is facing challenging times, and the recent incident involving the parade of naked women is a delicate problem that has deeply affected all communities in Manipur.Expressing her concern, Sitharaman emphasized that Manipur is a beautiful state that must overcome its current crisis. She urged everyone to work together in bringing back peace to the region. The Minister stated that the incident has left a profound impact on the entire country, and there are no words to adequately explain or address such a distressing issue.Regarding the incident, she informed that some arrests had already been made on Thursday, and she asserted her co...

Jul212023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Kavitha expressed that there is no competition for the BRS

INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, SPORTS, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Nizamabad: Kavitha, representing the BRS, emphasized that her party stands for the people's welfare, distinguishing itself from the Congress and BJP, which she accused of concentrating solely on "Election Policy." In contrast, the BRS, led by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, is committed to implementing comprehensive "People's Policy."During a media interaction and Job Mela in Nizamabad, the BRS MLC, and daughter of popularly known KCR, voiced her displeasure towards Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharmapuri, challenging him to substantiate his allegations against her. She asserted that she would ensure the triumph of truth.Kavitha criticized Dharmapuri for his absence when the people of Nizamabad were struggling during heavy rains, stating that he has repeatedly shown indifference to the...

Jul212023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rains Forecast in Himachal Pradesh Until Sunday

INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, SPECIAL, SPORTS, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Delhi: The meteorological department has issued a forecast indicating that Himachal Pradesh will experience heavy rains until Sunday. Consequently, the government has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel across the state during this period.According to an official from the meteorological department, the entire state is expected to encounter heavy spells of rainfall starting from Friday. Specific districts like Chamba, Kangra, Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Bilaspur, Solan, and Sirmaur may witness isolated spells of very heavy rainfall, while Una, Hamirpur, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti districts are likely to experience heavy rainfall in the next 24-48 hours.In the subsequent three-four days, most parts of the state are expected to have light to moderate precipitation accompanied by thund...

Jul212023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Karnataka: BJP and JD(S) announced their decision to jointly fight against the Congress

SPECIAL, SPORTS, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Bengaluru: The BJP and JD(S) in Karnataka have announced their decision to jointly fight against the Congress. The announcement was made by JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy at a joint press conference held with former BJP Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at the Vidhana Soudha.Kumaraswamy stated that both parties have agreed to work together both inside and outside the Assembly. The final decision in this regard will be taken by his father, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, who has been authorized to make the call. Kumaraswamy clarified that decisions regarding the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be made when the appropriate time comes.Recently, Bommai and Kumaraswamy had protested against the deputation of IAS officers to welcome guests at a private political meeting. During the press co...

Jul212023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Rajamouli & Kalki 2898 AD teaser; special message for ‘darling’ Prabhas

ENTERTAINMENT, SPECIAL, SPORTS, TOP STORIES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC36d8e3bb0

Jul202023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Kaalkoot: Official Trailer released, Streaming Free 27 Jul

ENTERTAINMENT, SOUTH ASIA, SPECIAL, SPORTS, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyGNai2fFg8

Jul192023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Chhattisgarh coal block scam: court to pronounce quantum of punishment on July 26

SOUTH ASIA, SPORTS

Delhi: Delhi court is set to announce the quantum of punishment on July 26 in the Chhattisgarh coal block scam case. The case involves several individuals, including Rajendra Kumar Gupta, Vijay Darda, Devender Darda, K.S. Kropha, K.C. Samria, JLD Yavatmal Energy Pvt Ltd, and Manoj Kumar Jayaswal.On July 13, the court convicted the aforementioned individuals and entities under sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Special Judge Sanjay Bansal, who presided over the case, reserved the order after hearing arguments.During the hearing on the quantum of punishment, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sought maximum punishment. The CBI claimed that Darda and his son met with...

Jul192023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Trinamool will hold its annual Martyrs’ Day event in central Kolkata on Friday,

SOUTH ASIA, SPORTS

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' Day event and the BJP's mass agitation will coincide on July 21, leading to a clash between the two political parties in West Bengal. While Trinamool Congress will hold its Martyrs' Day event in central Kolkata, the BJP plans to organize protests in front of block development offices throughout the state. The BJP's agitation is intended to protest against the violence and bloodshed witnessed during the recently-concluded panchayat polls.Martyrs' Day is observed on July 21 each year in remembrance of 13 Youth Congress workers who were shot dead by the police during a rally led by Mamata Banerjee, who was then a Congress leader, in 1993. The incident occurred when the Left Front, led by the CPI(M), was in power in the state.State BJP chie...