The Punjab and Haryana High Court has mandated that families of soldiers from Haryana who die in the line of duty must receive ex gratia benefits, despite any subsequent policy changes. The court instructed the state’s sainik welfare department to grant Rs 10 lakh to the family of a soldier who died in October...
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AFM Khalid Hossain, Bangladesh’s religious affairs adviser, clarified that the interim government will not alter the national anthem, addressing concerns raised by Abdullahil Aman Azmi’s call for change. Protests ensued nationwide, emphasizing unity. Hossain stressed communal harmony and announced security measures for Durga Puja while condemning attacks on religious sites as criminal acts.
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Celebrating the second anniversary of Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress highlighted its commitment to secularism and democracy ahead of the 2024 elections. Leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi reiterated their mission to unite India. The yatra is credited with energizing the party and challenging BJP on issues like polarisation and constitutional threats.
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ICICI Bank has issued a warning to its customers about lottery scams where cybercriminals promise large sums of money. The bank advises against sharing sensitive information and stresses that legitimate lotteries do not require advance payments. Customers are encouraged to report such frauds immediately and follow safety tips provided by the bank.
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Aarti Kerketta, a woman aspirant for excise department constable in Jharkhand, died after a running test, increasing the death toll to 13. Another candidate’s death is unconfirmed. Following public outcry, CM Hemant Soren paused the tests until September 10. BJP leaders demand compensation and accountability from the government.
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Omar Abdullah, vice-president of the National Conference, accused BJP of striking secret deals with regional parties and Independents to form a government in J&K post-assembly polls. He pointed out Amit Shah’s silence on specific parties during BJP’s manifesto launch. NC has partnered with Congress for the elections.
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