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Mehbooba writes to PM Modi over arrest of Kashmiri students

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the recent arrest of Kashmiri students in Agra on charges of sedition and sought his intervention in the matter.
“I write to you with a deep sense of disappointment and concern about the alarming situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Not too long ago when you presided over an all party meeting in Delhi you expressed your intention to remove “dill ke doori “between Delhi and J&K,” the letter reads.
Mehbooba added that in her capacity as the President of PDP she suggested a few Confidence Building Measures that would have provided a sense of relief and breathing space to the people of J&K.
“We had been waiting for the roll out of a policy to address the hearts and minds of people especially youth. While the spree of raids, arrests, killings continue unabated the level of repression and state intolerance has touched a new low,” the letter reads.
In her letter she further said that there were expectations that HM’s recent visit to J&K would have led to a meaningful reach out. Especially after his statement about engaging with the youth here. “Instead what followed was shocking and worrying. A friendly cricket match between India and Pakistan that was solely a source of entertainment for people here bruised by incessant lockdowns, Internet gag and restriction of movement led to booking youngsters under the draconian UAPA for simply choosing to cheer the winning side.”
“Our brightest young people pursuing professional courses like MBBS have been targeted and slapped with anti terror laws. While within Kashmir youth are no strangers to the state excesses, three students in Agra too have been arrested and charged with sedition for the same reasons. This despite the college’s own admission that they didn’t engage in any activity that might be construed as anti national.”
She further wrote in the letter that patriotism and sense of loyalty has to be cultivated with compassion and can’t be forced by wielding the baton or by the barrel of a gun.
“Such punitive actions laced with contempt will only further the sense of mistrust and alienation between the younger generation and rest of the country,” the letter reads.
“Political parties and their fortunes will wax and wane over the course of time. But what matters most is the future generation that will have to carry the burdens of the past yet strive to fulfil the expectations of a better tomorrow. Especially when it comes to a state like J&K steeped in its history of repeated betrayals and past wounds.”
“Wisdom deems it prudent for this government to engage with them, understand their aspirations and goals.
I fervently request you to intervene so that the future of these young bright minds is not destroyed.”
Maharashtra
Nagpur Resident Loses Over ₹1.40 Crore In Sophisticated Cryptocurrency Scam After Falling For Fake Trading Website

Mumbai: A 55-year-old Nagpur resident lost over Rs1.40 crore in a cryptocurrency investment scam, cyber police said. According to officials, on July 25, while browsing the internet, the complainant came across an advertisement offering high returns on crypto investments. Clicking on the link, he was redirected to a fake trading website, where he registered and contacted a scammer posing as a trading expert. Following instructions, he first invested Rs1 lakh and soon received Rs4.5 lakh in his bank account, convincing him the platform was genuine.
Between July 11 and August 19, the man transferred Rs1.40 crore in multiple transactions to different bank accounts. Later, when he sought to withdraw his apparent profits, the scammers demanded more money as ‘taxes.’ Realising he had been duped, he approached police. A case has been registered by cyber crime police for cheating and forgery under several sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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Thane To Navi Mumbai International Airport Elevated Road Gets Nod From Cabinet, Toll Prices Set To Be Costlier Than Atal Setu – REPORTS

Navi Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved a 25-km elevated road connecting Thane to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), allocating ₹6,363 crore for the project to be executed by CIDCO under a PPP model.
This initiative is considered a crucial urban infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity to NMIA. The Cabinet approved land acquisition for commercial use along the corridor and allowed CIDCO to utilize government land beneath the elevated road at nominal costs. As travel time greatly reduces, expenditure increases. The elevated road toll is expected to surpass the existing rates of Atal Setu.
The six-lane elevated road will feature six interchanges, enabling speeds of up to 100 km/hr. This project promises to significantly reduce travel time from Thane to the airport from approximately 90 minutes to just 30 minutes, thereby relieving congestion on the Eastern Express Highway and Thane-Belapur Road.
The CIDCO is tasked with securing all necessary permits within six months, while the overall completion timeframe is estimated at three years, subject to potential delays from environmental clearances and land acquisition processes.
The elevated corridor is viewed as a means to alleviate traffic congestion and foster economic growth by improving access to NMIA, which is anticipated to be one of India’s largest aviation hubs. With the current strain on Mumbai’s airport, the construction of NMIA is timely, providing a more accessible option for travelers from Thane, Kalyan, Dombivli, Ambernath-Badlapur, and Bhayandar regions.
However, users will face a toll of ₹365 for a one-way trip along the elevated road. Comparison of tolls reveals that this cost is higher than the ₹250 toll on the Atal Setu sea bridge in Mumbai. As the project progresses, the toll rates are expected to increase annually. The airport is slated to open soon, with initial projections suggesting up to 2 million passengers annually, potentially growing to 9 million by 2038 when operations reach full capacity.
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Nagpur Blast: Major Explosion At Solar Plant At Bazargaon; 1 Dead, At Least 10 Injured

Nagpur: A powerful explosion ripped through Solar Industries’ explosives unit at Bazargaon, around 40 kilometres from Nagpur city, late Wednesday night. The midnight blast claimed the life of one worker and left at least 10 others injured, with several sustaining serious wounds from flying debris.
The explosion reportedly occurred inside its safety and commercial explosives unit between 12 and 12:30 am. Workers reported seeing smoke billowing from the reactor for nearly 20 minutes before a sudden, loud blast reduced parts of the unit to rubble.
Eyewitnesses described the impact as so severe that many workers were thrown off their feet, with stones and debris injuring dozens. “The incident took place around midnight. After continuous smoke for 20–25 minutes, the blast occurred, and 40–50 people were hit by stones,” one injured worker recounted.
The injured were rushed to nearby private hospitals, with a large number admitted to Dhande Hospital in Nagpur. Dr Nripal Dhande, ICU in-charge, confirmed that 22–23 people had been treated at the hospital. While most were discharged after receiving first aid, nine patients, including two women, remained under observation. “Two of them are in critical condition and on ventilator support,” Dr Dhande said.
NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh expressed concern over the explosion at the plant. “Seventeen people have been injured, and one has died in this blast. Such incidents highlight the need for strict adherence to safety measures. The government must ensure that all industrial safety norms are properly followed,” he said.
Police teams quickly reached the site and secured the factory premises as anxious crowds gathered at the gates. Heavy deployment of security personnel remained in place through the night while an investigation into the cause of the explosion was launched. This was the second major blast at the Bazargaon unit in less than two years. In December 2023, a massive explosion at the same facility had killed nine workers.
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