Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed concerns over paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 examination today, July 2, in the Lok Sabha. He said that the government is adopting a proactive approach akin to wartime measures to apprehend those responsible for the incidents. PM Modi also assured stringent action against the culprits.
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02 Jul, 21:21 (IST)
As per the latest development in the Hathras stampede incident, Chaitra V, Commissioner Aligarh, said that 116 people died in the incident and 18 others were injured. "Treatment is being ensured for the injured in Aligarh district. Primary investigation is being carried out," she added.
Death Toll in Hathras Stampede Incident Rises to 116
02 Jul, 19:51 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow over the stampede incident in Uttar Pardesh's Hathras today, July 2. PM Modi also announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of the dead and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
PM Modi Wishes Speedy Recovery to the Injured
02 Jul, 18:40 (IST)
The Supreme Court will hear on July 8 a batch of pleas alleging paper leaks and irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET-UG) 2024 examination held on May 5. The pleas are listed before a bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.
02 Jul, 17:10 (IST)
At least 27 people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at a religious congregation in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Etah, said the incident occurred at a "satsang" in Pulrai village. "Twenty-seven bodies have arrived in Etah hospital. Among those killed are 23 women, three children and a man," the official said.
27 People Died During Stampede in Hathras
#WATCH | Etah, Uttar Pradesh: Several people have died in a stampede at a religious event in Hathras.
CMO Etah, Umesh Kumar Tripathi says, "27 bodies have arrived at the post-mortem house so far, including 25 women and 2 men. Many injured have also been admitted. Further details… pic.twitter.com/7tgZEQXHEe
02 Jul, 14:54 (IST)
The Rajasthan Congress, which was split into two factions led by Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot at one time, is now divided into three power centres, according to party workers. The third group is reportedly led by state party President, Govind Singh Dotasra, party workers said. However, Dostara denied any split in the Rajasthan Congress and said that the party stands as one and there are no factions.
02 Jul, 13:07 (IST)
The 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' between armies of India and Mongolia will be conducted in Meghalaya's Umroi from July 3-16, the Indian Army stated on Tuesday.
02 Jul, 11:49 (IST)
The flood situation in Kaziranga National Park in Assam has turned critical as the flood waters inundated 95 forest camps. There are a total of 233 camps in the park. As a result of the flooding, the authorities have vacated six camps.
02 Jul, 10:04 (IST)
Ahead of the proceedings of the Parliament Session for Tuesday, MPs from National Democratic Alliance converged for a meeting in Parliament premises.
02 Jul, 08:35 (IST)
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan died allegedly by suicide in the Dwarka North police station area of Delhi. According to police, upon receiving the PCR call regarding suicide on Monday, IO along with the staff of PS Dwarka North reached the place of incident i.e. CISF Camp, Dwarka Sec-16, Delhi where a man was found hanging from a tree with a plastic rope. He was later identified as Ct. Siva Prabhu.
Mumbai, July 2: Several INDIA bloc MPs, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, protested in Parliament premises on Monday, July 1, against the alleged misuse of probe agencies by the government to "target" opposition leaders. The INDIA Bloc MPs held placards reading "Stop misusing agencies to silence opposition" and "BJP mein jao bhrashtachar ka licence pao" during their protest. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the revised results for the NEET UG 2024 re-exam that was undertaken by 1,563 candidates.
Students can check their updated scorecards at https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. On Monday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that 97.87 per cent of the INR 2,000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system. RBI also said that only INR 7,581 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. Last year, on May 19, the central bank announced the withdrawal of INR 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. Hurricane Beryl Update: Dangerous and Extremely Powerful Beryl Makes Landfall As Category 4 Hurricane on Caribbean Island of Carriacou.
Mahua Moitra, Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar constituency, attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Moitra said that the ruling party paid heavily for "throttling" her voice. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the first case filed under new criminal justice laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior.
Shah further said that the case was of theft as someone's motorcycle was stolen and was registered at 12.10 am. His clarification came in response to a media query about the first case lodged under the new laws that came into force on July 1. Hurricane Beryl, the powerful category 4 hurricane, made landfall on the Caribbean island of Carriacou on Monday. Officials said the winds, which increased up to 150 mph (240 mph), blew off roofs and caused damage. Salary Hike for Government Employees: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Announces Salary Hike of 119,861 Employees by 8%; Check Details, Eligibility.
Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) leader Anil Parab won the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls from the Mumbai Graduates constituency on Monday. Parab defeated BJP's Kiran Shelar. Parab received 44,784 votes, while Shelar got 18,772 votes.
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