Uttarakhand Calls Off Kanwar Yatra; States With Most Cases + More Top News

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Amid the growing concerns about the possible third wave of COVID-19 in India, the Uttarakhand government has called off the Kanwar yatra for the second year. Read more

Here's more top news of the day:

1) Five States In India Accounted For Over 70% Of COVID-19 Cases Reported In July Alone

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The number of COVID-19 cases has been falling across most parts of India over the past few weeks and daily infections have remained around the 40,000 mark since the start of this month. Read more

2) While UP BJP Leaders Want Population Control Plan, 50% Of Party MLAs Have Over 2 Kids: Report

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In a draft bill aiming to control the population, the UP government proposes to bar people with over two children from contesting local body elections, applying for and getting promotion in government jobs and availing government subsidies. Read more

3) Kolkata Authorities Vow To Vaccinate Everyone Involved In Durga Puja Within Next 3 Months

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The community Durga Puja committees in Kolkata will ensure that all those who are involved in the rituals and other related works are vaccinated in the next three months. Read more

4) 10 Kg 'Hashish Cake' Seized From Psychologist In Mumbai, Second Such Case In Two Months

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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has recovered a 10-kilogram hashish-filled brownie cake as well as a large quantity of opium during a raid at the residence of a Psychologist in Mumbai. Read more

5) 10 Months After Their Promise, Maha Govt Issues Order Withdrawing Cases Against Aarey Activists

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The Maharashtra government has issued a letter to the state's Director General of Police for submission of a report within 15 days on action taken in connection with withdrawal of cases against people who had protested the felling of trees at Mumbai's Aarey Forest in 2019. Read more