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Mumbai: In a rare and politically charged reunion, Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray — cousins and leaders of rival factions — shared a stage for the first time in nearly two decades at the ‘Awaj Marathicha’ (Voice of the Marathi) rally held in Mumbai on Saturday. The joint event by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena (UBT) marks a symbolic and strategic show of unity around the issue of Marathi linguistic pride. The rally was prompted by the Mahayuti government’s decision to withdraw a controversial policy that would have made Hindi mandatory as the third language in Maharashtra’s primary…

Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday addressed speculation surrounding his succession, stating he hopes to live for another 30 to 40 years to continue serving humanity. The remarks came during a long life prayer ceremony held at the Tsuglagkhang temple in McLeodganj, on the eve of his 90th birthday. “Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have the blessings of Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far, and I hope to still live for 30–40 years more,” said the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, to a gathering of monks, devotees, and international followers. The ceremony was…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand and emotional welcome from the Indian diaspora in Argentina on Saturday, underscoring the deep-rooted cultural ties that transcend borders. Addressing the community in Buenos Aires, PM Modi emphasized that “distance is no barrier” when it comes to preserving and celebrating India’s rich cultural heritage. “Distance is no barrier when it comes to cultural connect! Honoured by the gracious welcome from the Indian community in Buenos Aires,” PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter). “It is truly moving to see how, thousands of kilometres away from home, the spirit of India shines…

Patna: In a shocking incident caught on CCTV, prominent BJP leader and businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead outside his home near Hotel Panache in Patna’s Gandhi Maidan area on Friday night. The brazen killing has triggered outrage and raised serious questions about law and order in Bihar. The Murder Caught on Camera The chilling CCTV footage shows a man in a blue shirt and black helmet waiting outside Mr Khemka’s residence. As two vehicles arrive at the entrance—one driven by Mr Khemka himself and the second carrying a man and a woman—the assailant suddenly runs up to Mr Khemka’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Electrical Engineer Stephen Fernandes has issued a fresh warning that consumers using generators, inverters, or renewable energy systems without meeting mandatory safety requirements risk facing criminal charges and immediate disconnection of their electricity supply. In a public advisory, the department emphasized that prior approval and certified safety measures are essential for any power generation source linked to the grid. The warning follows reports of rule violations that, according to officials, endanger power department staff and public safety. The notice also referenced a 2024 fatal electrocution incident in Bicholim, reportedly caused by backfed electricity from an improperly…

Jammu: At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims sustained minor injuries on Saturday after five buses in a convoy collided near Chanderkoot in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district. The mishap occurred at around 8 am on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, as the buses were en route from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp to Pahalgam in south Kashmir. According to officials, the accident happened when one of the buses reportedly suffered a brake failure, causing it to crash into other stationary vehicles at the Chanderkot Langer site. “The last vehicle in the convoy lost control and rammed into buses halted at the langer…

Puri: In the wake of a tragic stampede that claimed three lives on June 29, security has been significantly ramped up in Puri for the ‘Bahuda Yatra’, the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra to the main temple. The grand procession, scheduled for Saturday, marks the conclusion of the annual Rath Yatra festivities. Officials confirmed that over 6,000 Odisha police officers and 800 personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be deployed across the temple town to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure a smooth conduct of the event. Anticipating a massive turnout due to…