The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel and his son, Chaitanya Baghel, starting Friday morning. The raids were carried out in Raipur. Bhupesh Baghel himself confirmed the raids, alleging that the ED was sent just before he was to raise the issue of trees being cut down in Tamnar for Adani during the last day of the assembly session.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar and West Bengal, initiating numerous development projects. In Bihar, projects worth over Rs 7,200 crore will be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid in Motihari. These include Software Technology Parks, new Amrit Bharat trains, and road projects. In West Bengal, Durgapur will see the foundation stones laid and inaugurations for projects exceeding Rs 5,000 crore, focusing on sectors like oil and gas, power, railways, and roads. Key railway projects include the Samastipur-Bachhwara automatic signaling system, Darbhanga-Thalwara and Samastipur-Rambhadrapur rail line doubling, and infrastructure development for Vande Bharat trains. Road infrastructure…
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Former US President Donald Trump has declared his intention to sue The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Rupert Murdoch concerning a published article about Jeffrey Epstein. This action was prompted by a report in the Wall Street Journal alleging a sexually suggestive letter from Trump to Epstein. Trump asserts the letter is fabricated and that the publication is disseminating false information. Trump stated he directly informed Rupert Murdoch and the editor of The Wall Street Journal, Emma Tucker, about the letter’s falsity. Despite this, the newspaper proceeded with the story. Trump emphasized his resolve to hold the press accountable for…
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Uttar Pradesh has demonstrated substantial improvement in urban sanitation and cleanliness, according to the Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2024-2025 results. The state has witnessed marked advancements in crucial areas, including Water+ certification, ODF++ coverage, and the number of Garbage Free Cities (GFCs). The number of cities with Water+ status jumped from two in 2023 to 16 in 2024, showcasing enhanced wastewater management. Similarly, ODF++ certified cities increased from 129 to 337, reflecting improved fecal sludge and septage management. Uttar Pradesh also enhanced its performance in GFC ratings. Lucknow achieved 7-star status, while six cities earned 5-star ratings. Overall, the state saw…
Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has declared that firm action will be taken against those responsible for the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in Bengaluru. The incident, which occurred after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated their IPL victory, resulted in 11 fatalities and over 50 injuries. After the Siddaramaiah government submitted a status report, Minister Rao stated that the focus is not on assigning blame, but on addressing any mishandling of the situation. He emphasized the need to await the complete report before drawing any conclusions, given the tragic loss of life.
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Every village of Bastar will become your good village – Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai The Chief Minister encouraged the young graduate Panch of Bijapur Chief Minister’s intimate meeting with the youth of Bijapur district Raipur, July 17, 2025/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai today met the youth of Bijapur district who came on a visit to Raipur under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Protsahan Yojana at the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha complex. Chief Minister Shri Sai met these youths with great affection and learned about their experiences of visiting Raipur. The Chief Minister said that every village of Bastar will become…