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India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

The Allahabad High Court has instructed the ASI to respond to a request for surveying the Jama Masjid in Agra, following claims that the remains of an idol from the demolished Keshav Dev temple are buried there. The court has set August 5 for the next hearing.

The BJP has appointed Vinod Tawde for Bihar, Srikant Sharma for Himachal Pradesh, Satish Poonia for Haryana, and Laxmikant Bajpai for Jharkhand as part of its strategy to strengthen leadership and enhance party performance in key states.

A temporary bridge collapse near Gangotri left 30–40 pilgrims stranded and washed away two individuals due to a sudden surge in river water at Devgad. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued 16 pilgrims, with ongoing efforts to save the remaining.

The BJP MLAs abstained from participating in both the special session and the oath-taking ceremony. Their absence was a notable aspect of the day's proceedings, underscoring ongoing political tensions in the state assembly.

Srinagar experienced a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday, marking the highest July temperature in 25 years and six degrees above normal. This heatwave exceeded temperatures in major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

India TV's fact check revealed that the video is from November 2023 and is being shared with misleading captions. Users are urged to verify such posts to avoid spreading misinformation.

Kaziranga National Park has suffered significant wildlife losses due to severe flooding, with 31 animals dead and 82 rescued. Efforts are ongoing to manage the crisis, including the rescue and treatment of affected animals, and addressing the challenges posed by a straying tiger.

Speaking at an event where CM Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to nearly 10,000 newly selected Special Survey Assistant Settlement Officers, Kumar emphasised the importance of this project in reducing land-related disputes, which account for 60% of crimes in Bihar.

Addressing officers and soldiers, CDS General Anil Chauhan highlighted the need for the armed forces to embrace changes in combat, recalling the bravery of the 18 Grenadiers at Tololing and Tiger Hill. He stressed that modern warfare now includes cyber, electromagnetic spectrum, and space domains.

The top five gainers on the Nifty50 were Tata Motors, HCLTech, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, and TCS. Conversely, the top losers were HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Adani Enterprises, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra.

The stampede, which occurred during a religious congregation led by Bhole Baba, resulted in a tragic loss of life. The police are intensifying their efforts to hold responsible parties accountable and to prevent such incidents in the future.

Ten more children from Shri Yugpurush Dham Bal Ashram in Indore were hospitalised for suspected food poisoning, raising the total to 48. With seven children in the ICU, officials continue to investigate the cause while closely monitoring the health of all shelter home residents.

The Modi government has constituted key cabinet committees on security, economic, and political affairs, including members from the BJP and NDA allies. These committees will oversee vital governance areas, focusing on comprehensive development strategies across various sectors.

A preliminary report by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Sikandra Rau has attributed the Hathras stampede, which resulted in 121 deaths, to the pushing by godman Narayan Sakar Hari's security and a "slippery slope." The incident occurred during a religious congregation on Tuesday.

Key attendees included AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi, and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Rao's return marks a ‘ghar wapsi’ after leaving the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

The BSE Sensex breached the 80,000-mark for the first time on Wednesday, reaching an all-time high of 80,074 before closing at 79,987, up by 545 points. The NSE Nifty50 also hit a new peak of 24,307, settling 163 points higher at 24,287.

The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states following reports of Zika virus cases in Maharashtra. The advisory stresses the importance of screening pregnant women and monitoring fetal growth in infected mothers.

The rainfall is expected to measure between 1-3 cm per hour, indicating a significant spell that may impact the region temporarily. Residents in these areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with local weather forecasts to avoid any inconvenience.

A Delhi court has extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody until July 12 in the ongoing money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal participated in the proceedings via video conference before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja.