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Mundakkai, once a tourist haven with tea plantations, has been devastated by a landslide. The disaster flattened homes and swept away shops, leaving only a few buildings intact. Rescue workers, with limited equipment, continue searching through debris for missing residents like Sreejith Kumar VS and Safad K., who fear the worst for their families. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CXEvJop via IFTTT

The UPSC revoked the candidature of IAS trainee Puja Khedkar and barred her from future exams for violating Civil Services Examination rules. Khedkar manipulated her identity to exceed attempt limits. A criminal complaint was filed, and further actions are pending from the Department of Personnel and Training based on an inquiry report. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VKfYwCM via IFTTT

A six-year-old student in Bihar brought his father's licensed pistol to school and accidentally shot a 10-year-old classmate in the left palm. The boy's guard father took both child and weapon, remaining untraceable. Police ruled out any land dispute connection and are investigating how the gun entered the campus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Jt42xTr via IFTTT

The Mahayuti government expanded the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana to include beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, tripling the number of recipients and raising the scheme's cost significantly. The initiative will now provide three free gas cylinders annually to many underprivileged women, benefiting from both Ujjwala and Ladki Bahin Yojanas. The subsidy will be reimbursed after purchase. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1kMxC0T via IFTTT

On August 1, IIT-Tirupati welcomed new students including Bonila Aryan Roshan from Telangana's Siddipet district. Despite securing admission in chemical engineering with a JEE rank of 2406 (SC category), Roshan faces financial uncertainties. Like several marginalized students, he struggles to cover costs beyond tuition fees, highlighting a significant issue in higher education access for underprivileged communities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fmd8FHx via IFTTT

Gujarat high court issued summons to BJP MP Mukesh Dalal from Surat over two petitions challenging his uncontested victory. The petitions filed by four Congress members questioned the rejection of Congress candidate Nilesh Kumbhani's nomination. The court directed Dalal to respond by August 9. The legality and validity of the returning officer's decision were under scrutiny. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zQseAr via IFTTT

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A 20-year-old woman from Uran, Yashashri Shinde, was found murdered near a petrol pump. She had informed her parents she was visiting a friend. Her parents suspect Dawood Shaikh, previously accused of molestation by Shinde, as the culprit. Police are treating the case as a murder by an unidentified person. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5WEe8by via IFTTT

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Madhya Pradesh govt has rejected an RTI application seeking correspondences related to ‘Project Cheetah’, citing concerns over “national security, sovereignty, and integrity of India”. Wildlife activists aren’t amused. What does cheetah management have to do with national security or sovereignty, they wonder. Activist Ajay Dubey had filed the RTI plea for details about the cheetah reintroduction project, particularly how they are being cared for at Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in Sheopur district and the plans for a second home at Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandsaur district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YKGvpU9 via IFTTT

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