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Kolkata bridge collapse: One dead, several injured in Majerhat mishap; Mamata Banerjee orders high-level investigation
A portion of the arterial Majerhat bridge in south Kolkata's Alipore area collapsed on Tuesday evening. killing at least one, and injuring 19 people.

Supreme Court's verdict on Section 377: LGBTQ community members, activists celebrate landmark judgment
The Supreme Court on Thursday passed a verdict on Section 377 of the IPC, and said consensual sex between homosexual adults is not a criminal offence. However, unnatural sex with animals remains criminalised.

Narendra Modi in Varanasi: Prime Minister meets Yogi Adityanath, announces schemes for city worth Rs 550 crore
On his two day visit to Varanasi, Narendra Modi announced various development projects for the city while addressing a gathering at the Banaras Hindu University. On his first day the prime minister had interacted with school children and Anganwadi workers.

Narendra Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme to provide health insurance cover to 50 crore benefeciaries
Narendra Modi said the Ayushman Bharat scheme will provide a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation through a network of healthcare workers.

Ganesh Chaturthi ends; devotees bid adieu to Hindu deity at immersion ceremonies
On the final day of Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on 13 September, people came together to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha.

Himachal Pradesh rains: Toll rises to eight, 49,000 cusecs of water to be released from Pong Dam
Heavy rains lashed several areas of Himachal Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday. At least eight people have been killed in rain-related incidents in the state in the last two days. AP

Rahul Gandhi in Amethi: Congress president unveils development projects, prays to Lord Shiva with Kanwariyas
Rahul Gandhi arrived at Lucknow's Amausi Airport and drove to Amethi, his Lok Sabha constituency on his two-day visit to the town.

Padmaavat row: Protests rock several parts of India including Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana
Ahead of its release on Thursday, protests broke out in various parts of India against the period drama Padmaavat.

Karol Bagh fire: 17 dead, 35 injured as blaze guts Delhi hotel; civic official blames short circuit for incident
At least 17 people died and 35 were injured when a massive blaze ripped through a budget hotel in New Delhi’s Karol Bagh on Tuesday

Raj Thackeray's son Amit marries fashion designer Mitali Borude in Mumbai; politicos, Bollywood bigwigs attend wedding
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit tied the knot with fashion designer Mitali Borude on Sunday at St Regis Hotel in Mumbai’s Lower Parel.

Kumbh Mela 2019: Millions expected to participate in eight-week festival; authorities set up temporary bridges, mass kitchens
Pilgrims from across the world gathered for the Kumbh Mela, a mix of spirituality, politics and tourism that began on Tuesday. Reuters

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganpati idols reach pandals in Mumbai; hundreds participate in processions near Lalbaug
Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, huge idols of Lord Ganesh were transported to different pandals in Mumbai on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi in UK: Congress president addresses people at London School of Economics, visits Royal Society of Medicine
Congress president Rahul Gandhi visited London ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and greeted a variety of audience.

In memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Narendra Modi praises ex-PM for changing Kashmir narrative
Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his prayer meeting in New Delhi, Narendra Modi said whenever someone cornered India on the Kashmir issue, it was Vajpayee who changed the narrative.

Kerala floods: Rescue operations continue in state after rains subside; over 20,000 sent to relief camps today
The rains in Kerala have subsided but many lives were lost and a lot of damage to property has been incurred. Over 20,000 have been sent to relief camps today

Kerala floods: Worst rains in a century kills over 300, displaces 3 lakh; entire state on alert for more showers
The incessant rains in Kerala have caused floods and landslides, which have claimed over 300 lives and displaced over 3 lakh people

Heavy rains, floods bring Kerala to a standstill: Rescue operations scaled up as 12 districts remain on red alert
The death toll in rain-battered Kerala touched 174 on Friday as a red alert continued in 12 districts. The authorities continued rescue operations after rains subsided and evacuated more survivors to relief camps.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his last journey: Former PM laid to rest at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal near Rajghat
Thousands mourned the demise of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His mortal remains will be cremated in Rashtriya Smriti Sthal on Friday

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93: Politicians from across party lines visit ex-PM's Delhi residence to pay last respects
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of India's most charismatic leaders, passed away at 93 on Thursday due to prolonged illness

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93: A look at the former prime minister's iconic moments during his political career
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former prime minister of India, passed away on Thursday at the age of 93. Here is a look at the most iconic moments in his political career.

Narendra Modi pledges for 'new India' in Independence Day speech at Red Fort, launches Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort Modi said that the country was transformed from being seen as among the fragile five, to the land of ‘reform, perform and transform"

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9: Opposition protests over Assam NRC; Amit Shah's remarks disrupt RS proceedings
A day after a debate Assam NRC final draft led to stormy sessions in Parliament, the citizenship draft once again triggered a ruckus, leading Venkaiah Naidu to adjourn the Rajya Sabha for the day

M Karunanidhi hospitalised in Chennai; friends and supporters express concern, swarm Kauvery Hospital
Key figures came to Chennai's Kauvery Hospital to visit Karunanidhi, and hundreds of DMK supporters gathered outside the hospital to inquire about his health

Assam NRC final draft released today: Security heightened statewide, 41 lakh names missing from list
Assam released the final draft of the NRC today. With 41 lakh people left out of the list, the state has beefed up security at NRC centres.

Amit Shah visits Allahabad to take stock of Kumbh Mela preparations, offers prayers at Maujgiri Ghat
BJP president Amit Shah visited Allahabad on Friday to take stock of the arrangements for the Kumbh Mela 2019. His itinerary was packed with temple visits and religious functions.

Maratha quota stir: Peaceful protest turns violent; BEST buses attacked, roads in suburban Mumbai blocked
Two Maratha outfits —the Maratha Kranti Morcha and the Sakal Maratha Samaj called for a Maharashtra bandh on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi in Rwanda: PM holds talks with Paul Kagame; India extends $200 million credit lines
Narendra Modi began his Africa tour with Rwanda and arrived in the country on Monday as part of India's outreach to the resource-rich continent

Mumbai rain: Marine Drive drowns in garbage as high tide throws up nearly 361 tonnes of trash along promenade
Mumbai on Saturday witnessed the second highest tide of the season at 4.96 metres, causing shantytowns close to the coast to flood.

Narendra Modi and Moon Jae-in hold talks: India, South Korea agree to enhance cooperation in defence and security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with South Korean president Moon Jae-in on Tuesday.

South Korean president Moon Jae-in arrives in India, slated to hold talks with Narendra Modi tomorrow
On the second day of his visit to India, South Korean president Moon Jae-in met with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.