A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-highway-blast-kills-at-least-34-on-bus-injures-17-239655">roadside bomb in western Afghanistan</a> killed at least 35 people travelling on a bus, including children, and injured 27 others, officials said on Wednesday (July 31)

Security has been deteriorating across Afghanistan, with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attacks on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians.

A police spokesperson said most of the dead or injured in the blast, on the highway linking the provincial capitals of Herat and Kandahar, were women and children.

A Taliban official said their fighters were not responsible for planting landmines in the area. So far, no militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Wednesday's blast came ahead of US&nbsp;officials and Taliban representatives resuming peace talks to agree on a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign forces in exchange for security guarantees by the Taliban.

A roadside bomb in western Afghanistan killed at least 35 people travelling on a bus, including children, and injured 27 others, officials said on Wednesday (July 31) Security has been deteriorating across Afghanistan, with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attacks on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians.

A roadside bomb in western Afghanistan killed at least 35 people travelling on a bus, including children, and injured 27 others, officials said on Wednesday (July 31) Security has been deteriorating across Afghanistan, with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attacks on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians. A police spokesperson said most of the dead or injured in the blast, on the highway linking the provincial capitals of Herat and Kandahar, were women and children. A Taliban official said their fighters were not responsible for planting landmines in the area. So far, no militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Wednesday's blast came ahead of US officials and Taliban representatives resuming peace talks to agree on a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign forces in exchange for security guarantees by the Taliban.

Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 35 on bus, injures 27

Pitching for the passage of the triple talaq bill, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said that the practice of instant talaq is an offence and cannot be allowed to continue.

"Triple Talaq is an offence which can not be ignored. Many Ismalic countries have already declared it a penal offence," he said here.

The minister asked the Opposition parties to support the bill in the welfare of Muslim women.

He also cautioned the Opposition parties that they may have to pay a heavy political price if they do not support the bill.

Referring to Congress` poor performance in the last two Lok Sabha elections, he said: "We ask Congress and other parties who are opposing the bill to support it (in Rajya Sabha).

They are being penalised because of their past mistakes. If they commit the same mistakes, they will be sidelined for centuries.

"The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, seeks to criminalize the act of instant divorce among Muslims with a three-year jail sentence for men who practice triple talaq, which has been made illegal by the Supreme Court.

It was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday. Many political parties including Congress, DMK, Samajwadi Party, BJP ally JD(U) and Trinamool Congress staged a walkout in opposition of the bill.

The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in December last year but lapsed in the Rajya Sabha after the dissolution of the Lower House. The current bill seeks to replace an ordinance promulgated last February.&nbsp;

Pitching for the passage of the triple talaq bill, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said that the practice of instant talaq is an offence and cannot be allowed to continue.

Pitching for the passage of the triple talaq bill, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said that the practice of instant talaq is an offence and cannot be allowed to continue. "Triple Talaq is an offence which can not be ignored. Many Ismalic countries have already declared it a penal offence," he said here. The minister asked the Opposition parties to support the bill in the welfare of Muslim women. He also cautioned the Opposition parties that they may have to pay a heavy political price if they do not support the bill. Referring to Congress` poor performance in the last two Lok Sabha elections, he said: "We ask Congress and other parties who are opposing the bill to support it (in Rajya Sabha). They are being penalised because of their past mistakes. If they commit the same mistakes, they will be sidelined for centuries. "The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, seeks to criminalize the act of instant divorce among Muslims with a three-year jail sentence for men who practice triple talaq, which has been made illegal by the Supreme Court. It was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday. Many political parties including Congress, DMK, Samajwadi Party, BJP ally JD(U) and Trinamool Congress staged a walkout in opposition of the bill. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in December last year but lapsed in the Rajya Sabha after the dissolution of the Lower House. The current bill seeks to replace an ordinance promulgated last February.

Practice of instant talaq is offence and cannot be allowed to continue: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday asserted that there should be a separate ministry for the Himalayan states at the Centre because they provide multi-pronged benefits to the nation.

"There should be a separate ministry for the Himalayan states. The NITI Aayog and the Finance Commission have assured us the necessary financial support for the Himalayan states," Rawat said while addressing a press conference after the Himalaya States Conclave drew to a close here.

"For environmental services to the nation, the Himalayan states should be given a green bonus. The Himalaya states are the origin of most of the fresh water resources of the country," he added.

Earlier, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other state leaders on Sunday arrived for the 'Conclave of the Himalayan States'.

Besides Sitharaman, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio attended the conclave.

Along with various government officials, over 11 Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) state leaders participated in the conclave to discuss and deliberate upon the issues in the Himalayan region.

The state leaders met Finance Commission Chairman N K Singh, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rajiv Kumar and Amitabh Kant, respectively to discuss the sustainable development of the Himalayan region.

The conclave hosted the Chief Ministers of the Himalayan states including - Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland, along with administrators and specialists.

IHR is endowed with rich vegetation and is home to almost 36% of India`s total biodiversity. More than 41.5% area of IHR states is under forests, representing one-third of total forest cover of India.&nbsp;

 
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday asserted that there should be a separate ministry for the Himalayan states at the Centre because they provide multi-pronged benefits to the nation.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday asserted that there should be a separate ministry for the Himalayan states at the Centre because they provide multi-pronged benefits to the nation. "There should be a separate ministry for the Himalayan states. The NITI Aayog and the Finance Commission have assured us the necessary financial support for the Himalayan states," Rawat said while addressing a press conference after the Himalaya States Conclave drew to a close here. "For environmental services to the nation, the Himalayan states should be given a green bonus. The Himalaya states are the origin of most of the fresh water resources of the country," he added. Earlier, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other state leaders on Sunday arrived for the 'Conclave of the Himalayan States'. Besides Sitharaman, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio attended the conclave. Along with various government officials, over 11 Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) state leaders participated in the conclave to discuss and deliberate upon the issues in the Himalayan region. The state leaders met Finance Commission Chairman N K Singh, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rajiv Kumar and Amitabh Kant, respectively to discuss the sustainable development of the Himalayan region. The conclave hosted the Chief Ministers of the Himalayan states including - Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland, along with administrators and specialists. IHR is endowed with rich vegetation and is home to almost 36% of India`s total biodiversity. More than 41.5% area of IHR states is under forests, representing one-third of total forest cover of India.

There should be separate ministry for Himalayan states at Centre: Uttarakhand Chief Minister

Karnataka Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday said Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar's decision to disqualify the rebel MLAs will send a strong signal to the elected representatives across the country, who might fall into "BJP's trap".

"I welcome the decision of the speaker to disqualify 14 MLAs. This honest decision of speaker will send strong signals for all the representatives in the country who might fall for @BJP4India's trap." he tweeted.

Talking to reporters earlier, Siddaramaiah remained evasive when asked whether the Congress-JDS coalition will continue for the by-polls. "We will see," he replied.

Asked about the dissidents contacting him after being disqualified from the Assembly on Thursday, the former Karnataka chief minister said, "Two of them had called me but I did not speak to them. I do not want to speak about the issue again."

The Karnataka Speaker on Sunday disqualified 14 more rebel MLAs with immediate effect after the disqualification of the three MLAs.

They are barred from contesting the by-elections as well till the end of the term of the House on May 23, 2023, Kumar told the media.

On the elections for the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on Monday, Siddaramaiah said, "The candidates are supported by the parties. Bheema Naik is supported by Congress and he is one of the aspirants for the KMF chairman's post."

Earlier this month, the rebel MLAs had pulled out from the Congress-JD(S) coalition, plunging the coalition government into a minority in the 225-member Assembly.

The House has one nominated member. After days of high-drama and heated debates, the government fell on July 23 as it lost the trust vote.

Karnataka BJP president BS Yediyurappa took oath as the new Chief Minister on Friday and is scheduled to move a trust vote tomorrow.&nbsp;

Karnataka Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday said Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar's decision to disqualify the rebel MLAs will send a strong signal to the elected representatives across the country, who might fall into "BJP's trap".

Karnataka Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday said Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar's decision to disqualify the rebel MLAs will send a strong signal to the elected representatives across the country, who might fall into "BJP's trap". "I welcome the decision of the speaker to disqualify 14 MLAs. This honest decision of speaker will send strong signals for all the representatives in the country who might fall for @BJP4India's trap." he tweeted. Talking to reporters earlier, Siddaramaiah remained evasive when asked whether the Congress-JDS coalition will continue for the by-polls. "We will see," he replied. Asked about the dissidents contacting him after being disqualified from the Assembly on Thursday, the former Karnataka chief minister said, "Two of them had called me but I did not speak to them. I do not want to speak about the issue again." The Karnataka Speaker on Sunday disqualified 14 more rebel MLAs with immediate effect after the disqualification of the three MLAs. They are barred from contesting the by-elections as well till the end of the term of the House on May 23, 2023, Kumar told the media. On the elections for the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on Monday, Siddaramaiah said, "The candidates are supported by the parties. Bheema Naik is supported by Congress and he is one of the aspirants for the KMF chairman's post." Earlier this month, the rebel MLAs had pulled out from the Congress-JD(S) coalition, plunging the coalition government into a minority in the 225-member Assembly. The House has one nominated member. After days of high-drama and heated debates, the government fell on July 23 as it lost the trust vote. Karnataka BJP president BS Yediyurappa took oath as the new Chief Minister on Friday and is scheduled to move a trust vote tomorrow.

Disqualification of Karnataka rebel MLAs to send strong signal across country: Siddaramaiah

The Congress will hold a legislative party meeting here on Monday, ahead of the confidence motion in the state Assembly.

The scheduled meeting will come after Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar on Sunday disqualified 14 rebel MLAs from Congress and JD(S) under the anti-defection law and barred them from contesting elections till the expiry of the term of the 15th Legislative Assembly.

The 11 rebel Congress legislators who were disqualified were - Pratap Gowda Patil, BC Patil, Shivanand Hebbar, ST Somashekar, Shrimant Patil, BA Basavaraja, Anand Singh, R Roshan Baig, Muniratna, K Sudhakar and MTB Nagaraj.

The three MLAs disqualified are from JD(S) which include - AH Vishwanath, Narayan Gowda and Gopalaiah.

On Thursday, three rebel Congress MLAs - R Shankar, Ramesh Jarkiholi and Mahesh Kumathalli were disqualified by the Speaker.

Earlier this month, the rebel MLAs had pulled out from the Congress-JD(S) coalition, plunging the coalition government into a minority in the 225-member Assembly, which led to a political crisis in the state.

After days of high-drama and heated debates, the government fell on Tuesday as it lost the trust vote in the House.

Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers.

On Friday, Karnataka BJP president BS Yediyurappa took oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka for the fourth time. He announced the tabling of a vote of confidence saying that his party will prove majority in the floor of the House on Monday.&nbsp; 
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The Congress will hold a legislative party meeting here on Monday, ahead of the confidence motion in the state Assembly. The scheduled meeting will come after Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar on Sunday disqualified 14 rebel MLAs from Congress and JD(S) under the anti-defection law and barred them from contesting elections till the expiry of the term of the 15th Legislative Assembly.

The Congress will hold a legislative party meeting here on Monday, ahead of the confidence motion in the state Assembly. The scheduled meeting will come after Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar on Sunday disqualified 14 rebel MLAs from Congress and JD(S) under the anti-defection law and barred them from contesting elections till the expiry of the term of the 15th Legislative Assembly. The 11 rebel Congress legislators who were disqualified were - Pratap Gowda Patil, BC Patil, Shivanand Hebbar, ST Somashekar, Shrimant Patil, BA Basavaraja, Anand Singh, R Roshan Baig, Muniratna, K Sudhakar and MTB Nagaraj. The three MLAs disqualified are from JD(S) which include - AH Vishwanath, Narayan Gowda and Gopalaiah. On Thursday, three rebel Congress MLAs - R Shankar, Ramesh Jarkiholi and Mahesh Kumathalli were disqualified by the Speaker. Earlier this month, the rebel MLAs had pulled out from the Congress-JD(S) coalition, plunging the coalition government into a minority in the 225-member Assembly, which led to a political crisis in the state. After days of high-drama and heated debates, the government fell on Tuesday as it lost the trust vote in the House. Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers. On Friday, Karnataka BJP president BS Yediyurappa took oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka for the fourth time. He announced the tabling of a vote of confidence saying that his party will prove majority in the floor of the House on Monday.

Ahead of trust vote, Congress to hold legislative party meeting on Monday

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday dismissed NCP chief Sharad Pawar's recent accusations of BJP luring rival party legislators, and asked the senior leader to instead introspect within his party.

National Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday alleged that the Central government is pressuring leaders of opposition parties to join the BJP.

"A lot of NCP and Congress legislators are willing to join BJP but we will only induct selected few in the party. The people, against whom ED or any other inquiry is ongoing, will not be taken in the party. We do not want to invite anyone or run behind anyone, people are themselves coming to BJP," Fadnavis told reporters here.

Fadnavis also rejected Pawar's accusation of BJP misusing probe agencies for threatening politicians and said, "BJP has never indulged in politics of pressure. In the last five years, a lot of troubled sugar factories have been helped by the government and state bank. The list is long but in return of the same no one was asked to join the party. Pawar Sahab must introspect within his party."

Fadnavis's reaction comes after Pawar on Sunday alleged that the Central government is pressuring leaders of opposition parties to join the BJP.

Pawar went on to accuse that the BJP is misusing premier probe agencies to threaten politicians of various parties.

"Central Government is misusing their power before elections (Maharashtra), pressuring those leaders who are not willing to join BJP. This is not limited to Maharashtra, it has happened everywhere. Maharashtra Chief Minister and his cabinet ministers have been involved in calling many leaders. On the other side, we are getting complaints from many that some agencies are being used like ED, CBI and state government's ACB. These agencies are being used to threaten the public representatives," he said while addressing the media in Mumbai.&nbsp;

 
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday dismissed NCP chief Sharad Pawar's recent accusations of BJP luring rival party legislators, and asked the senior leader to instead introspect within his party.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday dismissed NCP chief Sharad Pawar's recent accusations of BJP luring rival party legislators, and asked the senior leader to instead introspect within his party. National Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday alleged that the Central government is pressuring leaders of opposition parties to join the BJP. "A lot of NCP and Congress legislators are willing to join BJP but we will only induct selected few in the party. The people, against whom ED or any other inquiry is ongoing, will not be taken in the party. We do not want to invite anyone or run behind anyone, people are themselves coming to BJP," Fadnavis told reporters here. Fadnavis also rejected Pawar's accusation of BJP misusing probe agencies for threatening politicians and said, "BJP has never indulged in politics of pressure. In the last five years, a lot of troubled sugar factories have been helped by the government and state bank. The list is long but in return of the same no one was asked to join the party. Pawar Sahab must introspect within his party." Fadnavis's reaction comes after Pawar on Sunday alleged that the Central government is pressuring leaders of opposition parties to join the BJP. Pawar went on to accuse that the BJP is misusing premier probe agencies to threaten politicians of various parties. "Central Government is misusing their power before elections (Maharashtra), pressuring those leaders who are not willing to join BJP. This is not limited to Maharashtra, it has happened everywhere. Maharashtra Chief Minister and his cabinet ministers have been involved in calling many leaders. On the other side, we are getting complaints from many that some agencies are being used like ED, CBI and state government's ACB. These agencies are being used to threaten the public representatives," he said while addressing the media in Mumbai.

BJP never indulges in politics of pressure, Pawar must introspect: Fadnavis

Train services between Samastipur-Darbhanga in Bihar has been temporarily suspended due to rising water levels on the railway tracks.

Bihar Chief Public Relations Officer Rajesh Kumar said in a statement that on the bridge no. 16 near Hayaghat station in Samastipur-Darbhanga (SPJ-DBG) section water level is high and rising.

For the purpose of safety, train operation has been suspended in this section.

The passenger trains which have been canceled are 75225 Samastipur-Raxaul, 75207 Samastipur-Muzaffarpur and 75282 Darbhanga-Samastipur.

The trains which have been shortly terminated are Sealdah-Jaynagar Express, Ranchi-Jaynagar Express, Jaynagar-Sealdah Express, Anand Vihar Terminal Jaynagar Express, Kolkata Jaynagar Express and Jaynagar-Kolkata Express.

Some of the trains that have been diverted are Ahmedabad- Darbhanga Jansadharan Express, Kolkata Sitamarhi Express, Jaynagar Amritsar Express and Darbhanga-New Delhi Bihar Sampark Kranti Express.

Around 12 districts including Sheohar, Dharbangha, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Madhubani, Araria and Kishanganj have been severely affected due to rising water levels in rivers following torrential rains.

On July 19, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had kickstarted the process of sending cash relief of Rs 6,000 directly into the bank accounts of flood-affected families. However, several people living in flood-hit areas have claimed that they have not received any aid from the government.&nbsp;

 
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Train services between Samastipur-Darbhanga in Bihar has been temporarily suspended due to rising water levels on the railway tracks. Bihar Chief Public Relations Officer Rajesh Kumar said in a statement that on the bridge no.

Train services between Samastipur-Darbhanga in Bihar has been temporarily suspended due to rising water levels on the railway tracks. Bihar Chief Public Relations Officer Rajesh Kumar said in a statement that on the bridge no. 16 near Hayaghat station in Samastipur-Darbhanga (SPJ-DBG) section water level is high and rising. For the purpose of safety, train operation has been suspended in this section. The passenger trains which have been canceled are 75225 Samastipur-Raxaul, 75207 Samastipur-Muzaffarpur and 75282 Darbhanga-Samastipur. The trains which have been shortly terminated are Sealdah-Jaynagar Express, Ranchi-Jaynagar Express, Jaynagar-Sealdah Express, Anand Vihar Terminal Jaynagar Express, Kolkata Jaynagar Express and Jaynagar-Kolkata Express. Some of the trains that have been diverted are Ahmedabad- Darbhanga Jansadharan Express, Kolkata Sitamarhi Express, Jaynagar Amritsar Express and Darbhanga-New Delhi Bihar Sampark Kranti Express. Around 12 districts including Sheohar, Dharbangha, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Madhubani, Araria and Kishanganj have been severely affected due to rising water levels in rivers following torrential rains. On July 19, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had kickstarted the process of sending cash relief of Rs 6,000 directly into the bank accounts of flood-affected families. However, several people living in flood-hit areas have claimed that they have not received any aid from the government.

Bihar floods: Train services temporarily suspended between Samastipur-Darbhanga

Former Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the priority of her party is to defend the identity of Kashmir and the legitimacy of Article 35A and Article 370 of the Constitution.

"Our priority is to defend our identity, especially the legitimacy of Article 35A and Article 370 of the Constitution. So, we are ready for the big fight," the former Chief Minister said on the 20th raising day of the PDP.

She claimed that it was her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed who exerted the most pressure on the Central government to resolve the Kashmir issue.

"It was my father who tied the hands of the Central government to resolve the Kashmir issue," said Mehbooba.

She further asserted that her party is not corrupt and will not be cowed down by the NIA and the ED raids.

"My party and ministers are not corrupt. So, the NIA and the Enforcement Directorate raids are not the solutions. Any power including the Chief Minister's chair is not permanent for anyone," she said.

She had earlier stressed that the Kashmir issue is a political problem, which cannot be solved by using the military might.

"Jammu and Kashmir is a political issue. There is no military solution to this issue. It cannot be solved until you talk to Pakistan and the people here. You can establish temporary peace by (using military) but for long, lasting peace, it is necessary to solve the Kashmir problem (through talks)," she said.&nbsp;

Former Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the priority of her party is to defend the identity of Kashmir and the legitimacy of Article 35A and Article 370 of the Constitution.

Former Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the priority of her party is to defend the identity of Kashmir and the legitimacy of Article 35A and Article 370 of the Constitution. "Our priority is to defend our identity, especially the legitimacy of Article 35A and Article 370 of the Constitution. So, we are ready for the big fight," the former Chief Minister said on the 20th raising day of the PDP. She claimed that it was her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed who exerted the most pressure on the Central government to resolve the Kashmir issue. "It was my father who tied the hands of the Central government to resolve the Kashmir issue," said Mehbooba. She further asserted that her party is not corrupt and will not be cowed down by the NIA and the ED raids. "My party and ministers are not corrupt. So, the NIA and the Enforcement Directorate raids are not the solutions. Any power including the Chief Minister's chair is not permanent for anyone," she said. She had earlier stressed that the Kashmir issue is a political problem, which cannot be solved by using the military might. "Jammu and Kashmir is a political issue. There is no military solution to this issue. It cannot be solved until you talk to Pakistan and the people here. You can establish temporary peace by (using military) but for long, lasting peace, it is necessary to solve the Kashmir problem (through talks)," she said.

Our priority is to defend Article 35A, Article 370: Mehbooba Mufti

Over 11 lakh people in around 651 villages of Assam's Barpeta district have adversely been affected by floods.

One person has lost his life due to the calamity in the district in the last 24 hours, taking the total toll to 77.

In total, 18 districts of Assam are reeling under floods.

Currently, there are 615 relief camps operational in Baksa, Nalbari, Barpeta, Chirang, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Kamrup, Morigaon, Nagaon, Golaghat, and Jorhat districts.

Additionally, 49 relief distribution centres are operational in the districts of Sonitpur, Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Kamrup, and Morigaon.Several rivers are flowing above the danger mark like the Brahmaputra river at Neamatighat in Jorhat and Dhubri, Jia Bharali in Sonitpur district, Puthimari in Kamrup district and Beki and Kushiara rivers in Barpeta and Karimganj districts respectively.&nbsp;

Over 11 lakh people in around 651 villages of Assam's Barpeta district have adversely been affected by floods. One person has lost his life due to the calamity in the district in the last 24 hours, taking the total toll to 77.

Over 11 lakh people in around 651 villages of Assam's Barpeta district have adversely been affected by floods. One person has lost his life due to the calamity in the district in the last 24 hours, taking the total toll to 77. In total, 18 districts of Assam are reeling under floods. Currently, there are 615 relief camps operational in Baksa, Nalbari, Barpeta, Chirang, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Kamrup, Morigaon, Nagaon, Golaghat, and Jorhat districts. Additionally, 49 relief distribution centres are operational in the districts of Sonitpur, Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Kamrup, and Morigaon.Several rivers are flowing above the danger mark like the Brahmaputra river at Neamatighat in Jorhat and Dhubri, Jia Bharali in Sonitpur district, Puthimari in Kamrup district and Beki and Kushiara rivers in Barpeta and Karimganj districts respectively.

Assam floods: Around 651 villages affected in Barpeta district

Security forces have rescued as many as 300 stranded people from across Kalyan.

Indian Army and Indian Air Force conducted the operation jointly on Saturday.

Meanwhile, IAF with help of its Mi17 helicopter also airlifted nine personnel stranded on the rooftop of a building.

Also, Army, Navy and Air Force teams provided packed food and water to all the rescued personnel.

In a separate operation, security forces rescued around 115 people who were stranded for hours at a petrol pump which got submerged in water due to the overflowing of Ulhas river.

On the other hand, India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted that Raigad, Thane, Palghar and some parts of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra will witness heavy rainfall at isolated places during the weekend.&nbsp; 
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Security forces have rescued as many as 300 stranded people from across Kalyan. Indian Army and Indian Air Force conducted the operation jointly on Saturday. Meanwhile, IAF with help of its Mi17 helicopter also airlifted nine personnel stranded on the rooftop of a building.

Security forces have rescued as many as 300 stranded people from across Kalyan. Indian Army and Indian Air Force conducted the operation jointly on Saturday. Meanwhile, IAF with help of its Mi17 helicopter also airlifted nine personnel stranded on the rooftop of a building. Also, Army, Navy and Air Force teams provided packed food and water to all the rescued personnel. In a separate operation, security forces rescued around 115 people who were stranded for hours at a petrol pump which got submerged in water due to the overflowing of Ulhas river. On the other hand, India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted that Raigad, Thane, Palghar and some parts of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra will witness heavy rainfall at isolated places during the weekend.

Mumbai rains: 300 people stranded in Kalyan rescued

The BJP's parliamentary party meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday. In the last meeting held on July 23, 'Jal Shakti'&nbsp;emerged as the main topic of discussion when the new Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presented the roadmap of his ministry.

Party sources said it was in line with the promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through his mission 'Har Ghar Jal'&nbsp;(Water in every household) by 2024.

Also, the extension of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament for at least 10 days was discussed, which was subsequently approved by the government.

The session will now end on August 7. The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha commenced on June 17 with the oath-taking by members and was earlier slated to conclude on July 26.&nbsp;

The BJP's parliamentary party meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday. In the last meeting held on July 23, 'Jal Shakti' emerged as the main topic of discussion when the new Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presented the roadmap of his ministry.

The BJP's parliamentary party meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday. In the last meeting held on July 23, 'Jal Shakti' emerged as the main topic of discussion when the new Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presented the roadmap of his ministry. Party sources said it was in line with the promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through his mission 'Har Ghar Jal' (Water in every household) by 2024. Also, the extension of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament for at least 10 days was discussed, which was subsequently approved by the government. The session will now end on August 7. The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha commenced on June 17 with the oath-taking by members and was earlier slated to conclude on July 26.

BJP Parliamentary Party meeting to take place on July 30

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Modi government during its first term laid down the foundation in order to make India a $5 trillion economy.

"The PM (Narendra Modi) said India will be made a $5 trillion economy. Remarks were made by people. But I'd like to say that between 2014-2019, the central government completed the work of laying down a foundation for this," said Shah, during UP Government's second groundbreaking ceremony of projects.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech early this month, had announced that the government envisioned to make India a $5 trillion economy.

Targeting the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, Shah said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government failed to improve the Indian economy.

"When Atal Bihari Vajpayee government lost in 2004, We were 11th largest economy in the world. Then UPA government took over and for 10 years there was no growth in the ranking," he said.

"But in the last five years, we jumped from 11th biggest economy to sixth-largest economy," he added.

He also praised UP Government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for its development works.

"It is a matter of great pleasure and shock to me that in just three years Adityanath has contributed a lot for the development of the state," he added.

"At that time the only thought of Narendra Modi and me, as party president, was that someone who is determined and capable of hard work will adapt to all situations. So we handed over UP`s future in hands of Yogi ji. That decision was proven right by him," he added.&nbsp;

 
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Modi government during its first term laid down the foundation in order to make India a $5 trillion economy. "The PM (Narendra Modi) said India will be made a $5 trillion economy.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Modi government during its first term laid down the foundation in order to make India a $5 trillion economy. "The PM (Narendra Modi) said India will be made a $5 trillion economy. Remarks were made by people. But I'd like to say that between 2014-2019, the central government completed the work of laying down a foundation for this," said Shah, during UP Government's second groundbreaking ceremony of projects. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech early this month, had announced that the government envisioned to make India a $5 trillion economy. Targeting the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, Shah said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government failed to improve the Indian economy. "When Atal Bihari Vajpayee government lost in 2004, We were 11th largest economy in the world. Then UPA government took over and for 10 years there was no growth in the ranking," he said. "But in the last five years, we jumped from 11th biggest economy to sixth-largest economy," he added. He also praised UP Government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for its development works. "It is a matter of great pleasure and shock to me that in just three years Adityanath has contributed a lot for the development of the state," he added. "At that time the only thought of Narendra Modi and me, as party president, was that someone who is determined and capable of hard work will adapt to all situations. So we handed over UP`s future in hands of Yogi ji. That decision was proven right by him," he added.

Foundation to make India $5 trillion economy was laid in Modi government's first term: Amit Shah

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