BJP's candidate from Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sambit Patra apologizes for calling Jagannath a 'bhakt of Modi' during a campaign trip. Opposition demands apology, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik criticizes the statement, and Delhi CM joins the outcry. Patra clarifies the remark as unintentional and emphasizes unity as devotees of Jagannath.
Residents of LIG Flats, Sector 99 in Noida face issues like dried grass, unwatered parks, garbage, potholes, pollution, mosquito breeding, neglected green belts, dry bushes, and lack of civic upkeep. RWA president Narottam Sharma highlighted the concerns and demanded urgent action.
PM Modi questions the disappearance of Ratna Bhandar keys under the BJD government, hinting at VK Pandian's influence. He assures transparency and announces plans to appoint an Odisha Chief Minister under BJP rule.
Police seized 10.333kg of heroin worth Rs 105 crore on Silchar-Aizawl bypass road near Atalbasti. Suspects: Daniel C Lalchandama, Laltalnzova, Malsawmengi. Car with Mizoram registration used. Assam CM praised Cachar police.
27-year-old woman Palak suffocated in a Noida hotel fire. Her friend Tarun Kumar is critically injured. Incident at Hotel Moon on Akshay Tritiya. Pradeep Pal highlighted delays in informing fire department. Rescuers accessed adjacent building's terrace via AC duct. Vimlesh Jha leased building to Akash Sharma from Shamli. No objection certificate missing; police complaint to be filed.
The district magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar ordered the closure of schools from Nursery to Class 8 starting May 20, 2024, due to the intense heatwave and summer vacations, impacting various board-affiliated schools including UP Board.
Tamil Nadu WRD officials visit Vattavada in Idukki to assess checkdam impact on Amaravathi river in Udumalpet. Farmers fear reduced water flow, demand TN govt intervention. Political parties criticize Kerala's move.