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Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh on Wednesday visited Baltal base camp and took a review of the security arrangements and other facilities put in place at the Camp with regard to the Amarnath Yatra. He also inspected the deployments en route from Srinagar to Baltal. He was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borker and other officers from Ganderbal District.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose formed a Peace and Harmony committee headed by former Chief Justice Cal Subhro Kamal Mukherjee who will look into the matter of maintaining peace and harmony in the state.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari met President Droupadi Murmu at Nagpur Raj Bhavan. Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were also present.

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai said that Governors cannot behave like a politician and react to everything that is happening in the state.

NCP President Sharad Pawar has called a national executive meeting of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in New Delhi on Thursday, July 6. 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and held discussions on various issues related to the state.

Another incident of stone pelting on Vande Bharat has come to the fore, this time from Karnataka. According to Indian Railways, the Vande Bharat Express was attacked in Chikkamagaluru at 8.45 a.m causing damage to window panes. This marks the fourth incident in a week.

Supreme Court Collegium, on Wednesday, recommended the appointment of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Chief Justice of Telengana High Court and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti, Chief Justice of Kerala High Court to the Supreme Court.

Republic has accessed the first picture of Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's meeting with PM Narendra Modi at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. Earlier he also met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This comes amid speculation of a potential alliance between Reddy's YSR Congress Party and the BJP.

Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after his meeting with PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This meeting is being seen as the build-up to a potential alliance between Reddy's YSRCP and the BJP. Read more here. 

#BREAKING | Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy leaves after meeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.#JaganMohanReddy #AndhraPradesh #NirmalaSitharaman #2024LokSabhaPolls #NDAPlus

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— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

A Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader is pressing the BJP for an alliance citing mutual benefits. According to sources, SAD's Surjit Singh Rakhra said that the alliance would be beneficial for both parties. The BJP too seems inclined toward the alliance. Both parties are currently in a marathon meeting in Chandigarh since 3 pm. 

#BIG BREAKING On #NDAPlus | Senior leaders of Akali Dal bat for alliance with BJP. #AkaliDal #BJP #2024LokSabhaElection

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— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy concluded his meeting with PM Narendra Modi at the latter's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. Earlier he met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as well. This comes amid speculation of a potential alliance between Reddy's YSR Congress Party and the BJP. Tap here to read more. 

(CM Reddy's convoy leaving PM's residence in Delhi; Image: ANI)

As many as 15 students were injured after a school bus overturned in Pamidimarru village of Palandu district in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. 

#WATCH | 15 students were injured after a school bus overturned in Pamidimarru village of Palandu district in Andhra Pradesh, earlier today. pic.twitter.com/XcdGM1JTvh

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2023

The Ajit Pawar faction has sent a resolution to the Election Commission to appoint him as the President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), sources revealed. Ajit Pawar claimed that he has the support of over 30 MLAs as opposed to NCP President Sharad Pawar who is left with only 15. However, Jayant Patil from the Sharad Pawar camp filed a caveat on July 3 seeking disqualification of the MLAs who took oath as ministers in the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government. 

Despite this, the Ajit Pawar faction has filed a petition before the ECI under Para 15 of the Symbols Order to claim the party symbol. 

#BREAKING | Resolution sent to Election Commission by NCP faction electing Ajit Pawar as party president, say sources #NCP #SharadPawar #AjitPawar #EC #electioncommission

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— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched searches at 10 locations in Mumbai regarding the scam that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The searches are in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the jumbo COVID centres set up by Mumbai civic body BMC.

#BREAKING | Mumbai Covid scam probe picks up pace; ED starts searches at 10 locations #Mumbai #COVIDScam #ED #EnforcementDirectorate

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— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

NCP MLAs who are with party president Sharad Pawar signed affidavits to show their loyalty towards him after the party meeting on Wednesday in Mumbai. His nephew Ajit Pawar, who rebelled and joined the NDA, claims that he has the support of around 14 MLAs.

#WATCH | NCP MLAs with who are with party president Sharad Pawar sign affidavits to show their loyalty towards him, in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/waIwiXdJ7i

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2023

"I have fought on many symbols. I won't let anybody snatch the party symbol. The people and party workers who brought us to power are with us," NCP President Sharad Pawar said during his address at the party meeting. This was a message to his nephew Ajit Pawar who filed a petition before the Election Commission staking claim to NCP and its symbol. 

Sharad Pawar also said, "We weren't taken into confidence by the MLAs who decided to split. Ajit Pawar faction has not followed any procedure."

I have fought on many symbols. I won't let anybody snatch the symbol: NCP National President Sharad Pawar.#SharadPawarDoubleGame #Mumbai #MaharashtraPolitics #AjitPawar #SharadPawar #Maharashtra #NCP #BJP

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— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

"Today, the entire country is watching us...This meeting is historic for NCP. We have to keep marching ahead despite the hurdles in our way," NCP supremo Sharad Pawar said at the party meeting in Mumbai. Speaking about his nephew's rebellion, he said, "Ajit Pawar should have spoken to me if he had any problems. If he had something on his mind he could have approached me."

NCP national president Sharad Pawar addresses party workers at YB Chavan Centre, says 'Today's meeting is a historic meeting.'#SharadPawarDoubleGame #Mumbai #MaharashtraPolitics #AjitPawar #SharadPawar #Maharashtra #NCP #BJP

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— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Gorakhpur Railway Station redevelopment on July 7. The station will be redeveloped at a cost of around Rs. 498 crores and will provide world-class passenger amenities.

The Election Commission of India has received a petition from Ajit Pawar staking claim to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the party symbol. The commission has also received a caveat from Jayant Patil that they have initiated the disqualification process against 9 MLAs. 

"India needs a charismatic leader. A foreigner can’t be the Prime Minister of India," says Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar and praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address. #Mumbai #MaharashtraPolitics #AjitPawar #SharadPawar #Maharashtra #NCP #BJP… pic.twitter.com/KLk3qirxn3

— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, on Wednesday, called on an emergency meeting over NDA+, the BJP's attempt to strengthen the coalition. This NDA+ is being perceived as the BJP's idea to tackle the opposition parties in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has left Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence. He landed in New Delhi on July 5 and is also scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi later today. 

#BREAKING | Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy leaves Amit Shah's residence.#JaganMohanReddy #AmitShah #NDAPlus #AndhraPradesh

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— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister while addressing said, "Sharad Pawar should stop now and give his blessings. He has always told that there is no option rather than PM Modi in 2024."

While addressing NCP meet Sharad Pawar said, "We just expect that our MLAs, our gurdian ministers should gave their best for Maharashtra. I always felt that new generation should come forward in nation."

He added, "I have never ever done the descrimination in party workers."

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar while speaking about his Chief Ministerial ambition said, "I have made a record in being the Deputy Chief Minister and I want to become the head of the state." 

NCP's Praful Patel states that like-minded alliances have been formed before, citing examples of Shiv Sena and BJP collaboration, as well as Mehbooba Mufti and Farooq Abdullah joining BJP in Jammu and Kashmir. He highlights the need for a strong united opposition and states their decision to join NDA is for the nation and party's benefit.

Prominent political leaders, including Anil Deshmukh, Supriya Sule, and Eknath Khadse, were in attendance at the YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai, where Sharad Pawar led a gathering comprising a total of 13 MLAs, 3 MLCs, and 5 MPs

Ajit Pawar, during his speech expressed his gratitude towards Sharad Pawar, stating that his current position is solely due to Sharad Pawar's guidance and support. He emphasized that the establishment of their party was aimed at contributing to the development of the nation. Ajit Pawar also highlighted the significance of their party's presence in Baramati, stating that it has always received strong support from the local community. He concluded by drawing parallels to decisions made by Sharad Pawar in 1978, emphasizing their commitment to serving the nation.

The Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is collecting affidavits from party members at MET Bandra to demonstrate their loyalty to Ajit Pawar's leadership within the party.

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Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, Dharmarao Aatram, Anna Bhansode, Manikrao Kokate, Sunil Shelke, Nilesh Lanke, Dilip Walse Patil, Hasan Mushrif, Datta Bharne, Aditi Tatkare, Narhari Zirwal, Dhananjay Munde, MLC Ramraje Nimbalkar, Aniket Tatkare, Amol Mitkari, Vikram Kale, and MPs Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare were among the prominent dignitaries present on the stage. Their collective presence highlighted the unity and support behind Dy CM Ajit Pawar, showcasing a strong alliance of influential leaders from various spheres of governance.

Earlier today, a car collided with a bus on Madurai-Trichy National Highway in Tamil Nadu's Viralimalai town resulted in four fatalities and left one person in critical condition.

Sharad Pawar camp leader accuses Ajit Pawar of having only 9 MLAs, claims majority support while emphasizing their commitment to fair play during an interview with Republic.

Ajit Pawar only has 9 MLAs and the rest of the MLAs are with us. We are not getting into cheating like them, says Sharad Pawar camp leader while speaking to Republic. #MaharashtraPolitics #AjitPawar #SharadPawar #Mumbai #NCP #BJP #Maharashtra

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— Republic (@republic) July 5, 2023

Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar along with other party leaders unfurl the NCP flag at MET Bandra. 

#WATCH | Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar along with other party leaders unfurl the NCP flag at MET Bandra. pic.twitter.com/R1bLCu4Dzv

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2023

NCP leader (Ajit Pawar faction) Praful Patel reached MET Bandra to attend the party meeting called by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. On the number of MLAs joining Ajit Pawar, NCP leader Praful Patel, says "We have everyone with us. There is no need to worry"

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami today launched a new logo for their grand conference, 'Eluchi Manadu' that will be in Madurai, and will be held on August 20. "In a new drive to add new members, in 75 days 1.60 crore members have joined the AIADMK. Also, this is a setback for DMK and their B team," he said on the occasion

With a single-day rise of 56 new COVID-19 infections, India's active cases reach 1,453, while the death toll stands at 5,31,910, according to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar expresses concern over Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's actions, accusing his government of being involved in numerous scams, suppressing media through threats and intimidation, and employing police raids to silence dissenting voices. Chandrasekhar highlights the alleged hypocrisy and double standards in the Left and Marxist-led government's approach to freedom of speech.

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 Actor Jacqueline Fernandez arrives at Delhi's Patiala House court, in connection with Rs 200 crore money laundering case. 

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi dismisses the viability of the alliance in Maharashtra, describing it as a doomed three-wheel government with a punctured front tyre represented by Eknath Shinde, in response to Ajit Pawar joining the NDA-led state government.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi government for the surge in prices and unemployment, stating that the BJP's empty slogans will not deceive the people, who are determined to remove the party from power.

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The New York Times praises India's thriving space programme, highlighting its booming space-tech start-ups and potential to rival China. With over 140 registered start-ups, India aims to transform the world's connection to space and capitalize on commercial collaboration. The US sees India as a geopolitical advantage, while Russia's diminished role and India's conducive business environment make it an attractive space destination.

A Vikram-S rocket of the Skyroot aerspace (Credit: Twitter @SkyrootA)

Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput expressed confidence in the Supreme Court's commitment to upholding the Constitution and safeguarding women's dignity and rights. He expressed hope that the court would prevent any unjust actions by the government, as he discussed the upcoming hearing on Teesta Setalvad's bail plea.

Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput (Credit: PTI)

Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, where they decided to start a direct flight service between Ho Chi Minh City and Kochi. The initiative aims to strengthen ties between Kerala and Vietnam, boost tourism, and enhance development in various sectors.

(Photo Credit: Twitter @pinarayivijayan)

A large portion of road caved in Delhi's Janakpuri area this morning. No injuries were reported. (Credit: ANI)

Representatives of major Muslim organisations in Kerala, led by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), have resolved to legally and politically oppose the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). They argue that the UCC would impact not only Muslims but all citizens. Various organisations, including IUML and factions of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama and Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen, are uniting to fight against the divisive implementation of the UCC.

IUML Kerala president Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal (Credit: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is set to arrive in Delhi today for a two-day visit, during which he plans to hold meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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Ahead of the scheduled NCP leaders meeting called by Ajit Pawar, supporters flock to Mumbai's Devgiri Bungalow to meet the Deputy CM.

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After a tragic incident on July 1, where 25 people lost their lives in a bus fire on the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway, highway police in Maharashtra have commenced conducting safety checks on vehicles. The checks include inspecting tyre condition, air/nitrogen pressure, emergency windows, fire control equipment, and valid documents. Awareness about road safety guidelines is also being raised among travelers. An investigation is underway regarding the issuance of a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate after the incident.

Devendra Patwal,District Disaster Management Officer, revealed that the number of pilgrims visiting Gangotri-Yamunotri Dham for darshan has reached approximately 11.68 lakh. However, during the rainy season, there has been a substantial decrease, with the devotee count significantly diminishing.

Rainy season causes reduction in devotee footfall at Gangotri-Yamunotri Dham (Credit: ANI)

In response to G Kishan Reddy's appointment as the President of Telangana BJP, Arvind Dharmapuri, a Member of Parliament from the BJP, stated, "His appointment as the Head of Telangana BJP will strengthen the party. He is a widely accepted leader in this region. Under his leadership, all party members will work together in unity on a common platform to ensure BJP's victory over BRS and the formation of the government in Telangana with ease."

Arvind Sharmapuri, Member of Parliament for BJP (Credit: ANI)

Authorities in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, continue the demolition of Sonu alias Sikandar's residence, the main accused in a shocking case of love jihad, rape, and murder. Sonu was arrested following widespread public outrage. The incident involved the tragic demise of a 19-year-old girl who was raped and murdered, leading to protests. In a separate incident, Kiran Devi died after being attacked by Sikander Ahmed alias Sonu for refusing a physical relationship.

Demolition of accused's residence in love jihad case (Credit: ANI)

India claims the championship title once again as the Blue Tigers dominate the SAFFChampionship2023, earning well-deserved congratulations for their exceptional performance. Prime Minister Modi tweeted,"The Indian Team’s remarkable journey, powered by the determination and tenacity of these athletes, will continue to inspire upcoming sportspersons."

India crowned champions, yet again! The Blue Tigers reign supreme at the #SAFFChampionship2023! Congrats to our players. The Indian Team’s remarkable journey, powered by the determination and tenacity of these athletes, will continue to inspire upcoming sportspersons. pic.twitter.com/DitI0NunmD

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 5, 2023

The price of vegetables has increased a lot. Tomatoes are being sold at Rs 150 per kg. Customers are facing a lot of problems due to the price hike. I request the government to intervene and regularise the vegetable prices, says a customer.