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Israel-Hamas War Highlights News Updates: Hamas official says expects quick Israeli response to ceasefire 'ideas' by Saturday
06 Jul 2024 | 12:59:01 AM IST
Israel-Hamas War Highlights News Updates: A top Hamas official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages.
With Israeli negotiators scheduled to arrive in Qatar for talks with mediators, Osama Hamdan said the group's military wing remains "in a good condition that allows it to continue" to fight Israeli forces.
Show moreWith Israeli negotiators scheduled to arrive in Qatar for talks with mediators, Osama Hamdan said the group's military wing remains "in a good condition that allows it to continue" to fight Israeli forces.
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- Assam: Amritpal Singh brought to Dibrugarh jail
- Hamas official says expects quick Israeli response to ceasefire 'ideas' by Saturday
- Bengaluru reports highest number of dengue cases in Karnataka
- UK Elections: Rachel Reeves becomes first woman UK finance minister
- Delhi: Maximum temperature three notches below normal
- Putin repeats demand for Ukraine's 'total withdrawal' from 4 annexed regions
- India's foreign exchange reserves slightly off all-time highs
- Mukesh Malik from Aditya Birla Capital opts for early retirement; to leave COO post from Jul 31
- Over 20,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine, total crosses 1.50 lakh
- Maharashtra CM announces reward of Rs 11 crore to Indian cricket team for T20 World Cup win
- Scrapping entire NEET-UG 2024 exam will be hugely counterproductive and harmful to larger public interest, says NTA to SC
- Bihar Bridge Collapse Incidents: Bihar government suspends 14 engineers
- Hamas says it rejects any statements about foreign forces entering Gaza
- US job growth moderates in June; unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
Two C-295 aircraft delivered to Indian Air Force
Chirag Paswan calls for a developed Bihar
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said, "We have to create a developed Bihar which is equipped with all the facilities, where in the coming days our children will not have to go to other states for education, employment... Why can't we create educational facilities in different districts of Bihar? Why can't we create this infrastructure in our state, why can't we bring world-class medical facilities to our state? For this, a thinking is needed which talks about inclusive development, which takes everyone along. I have no hesitation in saying that the kind of politics that happens in Bihar has also been a big reason why we could not move forward in Bihar..."
Assam: Amritpal Singh brought to Dibrugarh jail
- 'Waris Punjab De' Chief and independent MP from Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat Amritpal Singh brought to Dibrugarh jail
- He took oath as Lok Sabha MP in Delhi today
Dhoni attends Anant Ambani's Sangeet in Mumbai
Bengaluru reports highest number of dengue cases in Karnataka
Over 20,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine
More than 20,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine on Friday, taking the number of devotees who have had 'darshan' of the naturally formed ice lingam so far to over 1.50 lakh, officials here said. The Amarnath Yatra began on June 29 from the twin tracks -- the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal.
Delhi: Maximum temperature three notches below normal
The maximum temperature in Delhi was three notches below normal at 33.2 degrees Celsius on Friday. The Safdarjang observatory, the city's primary weather station, recorded 0.6 mm of rain. The observatories at Lodhi Road and Ridge recorded 0.6 mm and 2.7 mm of rainfall, respectively, between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm. The relative humidity oscillated between 73 per cent and 91 per cent, according to the India Meteorological Department's (MD) weather bulletin.
The Met office has predicted generally cloudy skies with light rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, on Saturday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 33 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall during the next four to five days. The southwest monsoon covered the entire country by July 2, six days earlier than the normal date of July 8, according to the weather agency.
The Met office has predicted generally cloudy skies with light rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, on Saturday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 33 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall during the next four to five days. The southwest monsoon covered the entire country by July 2, six days earlier than the normal date of July 8, according to the weather agency.
Rachel Reeves appointed Treasury chief in UK Labour government, first woman to hold job of handling nation's finances
Reports AP
TDP welcomes Chandrababu Naidu in Hyderabad
Putin says discussed ways to resolve Ukraine crisis with Hungary's Orban (AFP)
Hamas says it rejects any statements about foreign forces entering Gaza
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday it rejects any statements and positions that support plans for foreign forces to enter the Gaza Strip under any name or justification. The group said the administration of the Gaza Strip is a purely Palestinian matter. "The Palestinian people (...) will not allow any guardianship or the imposition of any external solutions or equations," it added.
I visited Tengakhat in Dibrugarh district. Floods have hampered connectivity and homes have been damaged. We are working on a war footing to ensure connectivity is restored at the earliest
- Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma
India's foreign exchange reserves slightly off all-time highs
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 1.713 billion to USD 651.997 billion during the week that ended June 28, official data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday. The reserves are currently a tad lower than their all-time highs of USD 655.817 touched recently. India's foreign exchange reserves jumped to touch a new lifetime high during the week that ended June 7. The reserves have been rising on and off for a long time now. So far in 2024, they have risen about USD 30 billion, on a cumulative basis.
Spanish PM Sanchez salutes Labour's 'historic victory' in UK vote
Mukesh Malik from Aditya Birla Capital opts for early retirement; to leave COO post from Jul 31
Maharashtra CM reward for T20 win
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announces reward of Rs 11 crore to Indian cricket team for T20 World Cup win
US job growth moderates in June
US job growth slowed to a still-healthy pace in June, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve will be able to tame inflation without tipping the economy into recession. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 206,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its closely watched employment report on Friday. Data for May was revised sharply down to show 218,000 jobs added instead of the previously reported 272,000.
Paper leak row
- Claim of "mass malpractice" during NEET-UG 2024 exam is completely unfounded, misleading, and lacks any basis: NTA to SC
- Alleged incidents of paper leak do not seem to have any bearing on conduct of entire NEET-UG 2024 exam: NTA to SC
- Scrapping entire NEET-UG 2024 exam will be hugely counterproductive and harmful to larger public interest: NTA to SC
Bihar Bridge Collapse Incidents
Bihar government suspends 14 engineers in connection with series of recent bridge collapse incidents
Have no doubt that work of change begins immediately, have no doubt that we will rebuild Britain.
- Keir Starmer as he delivers his first speech as UK PM outside 10, Downing Street
Vatican excommunicates former ambassador to the US, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, finds him guilty of schism, reports AP
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inspected flood-affected areas in Imphal
Incessant rainfall has caused flooding at several places in Manipur's Imphal West and Imphal East districts after two major rivers breached embankments, prompting the evacuation of over 2,000 people, officials said on Wednesday. At least two people have drowned in Senapati River in Senapati district. The state government declared a holiday for all government offices on Wednesday, while schools will remain closed till Thursday in view of the flood situation, they said.
President Droupadi Murmu presents Gallantry Awards at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-2024 (Phase-1) at Rashtrapati Bhavan
We can't overlook the sacrifices made by the people, the hope, spirit, and belief in a better future. We need to move forward together. This room lacks trust, which can only be healed with action. Starting with simple acceptance, our government will treat every individual equally.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
NCW chief Rekha Sharma writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on alleged 'Pajamas' remark
NCW chief Rekha Sharma writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora over TMC MP Mahua Moitra's alleged remarks against her during Sharma's visit to Hathras
India's forex reserves dip by $1.71 bn to $652 bn
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live: Labour leader Keir Starmer becomes U.K. Prime Minister
Britain's head of state King Charles III officially appointed Labour leader Keir Starmer as prime minister on Friday during an audience at Buckingham Palace.
A photograph released by the palace showed the monarch shaking hands with Starmer, whose party won a landslide election victory. The king earlier accepted the resignation of Conservative leader Rishi Sunak.
"The King received in Audience The Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration," a palace statement read.
"Sir Keir accepted His Majesty's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury."
A photograph released by the palace showed the monarch shaking hands with Starmer, whose party won a landslide election victory. The king earlier accepted the resignation of Conservative leader Rishi Sunak.
"The King received in Audience The Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration," a palace statement read.
"Sir Keir accepted His Majesty's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury."
FMGE 2024 exam to be conducted on July 6
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences reiterates that FMGE June 2024 exam will be conducted on July 6, warns aspirants about social media groups trying to deceive them by providing FMGE questions inexchnage of money
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde felicitates Team India captain Rohit Sharma and cricketers Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian Cricket team at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg yesterday
Fortis Healthcare re-appoints Ashutosh Raghuvanshi as MD
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UK General Elections 2024 Result Live: Rishi Sunak resigns
Rishi Sunak formally resigns as PM. "The right honourable Rishi Sunak MP had an audience of the King this morning and tendered his resignation as prime minister and first lord of the Treasury, which his majesty was graciously pleased to accept." said Buckingham palace in statement.
We expect consolidated revenue growth to trend upwards during the year, on the back of an improving trajectory in domestic volume growth and higher realizations due to the favourable pricing cycle in key domestic portfolios: Marico
I appeal to all party workers to be ready, as elections can happen anytime. Modi's government in Delhi is very weak and it can fall by August.
- Former Bihar CM and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
NEET PG Exam Live Updates: Scrapping the exam in its entirety would “seriously jeopardise” the lakhs of students, says Centre
Centre files an affidavit before the Supreme Court saying in the absence of any proof of any large-scale breach of confidentiality in the examination, it would not be rational to scrap the entire examination. Scrapping the exam in its entirety would “seriously jeopardise” the lakhs of honest candidates who attempted the question paper in 2024, Centre tells Supreme Court.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live: Rishi Sunak gives his last speech as UK Prime Minister outside 10, Downing Street
Rishi Sunak gives his last speech as UK Prime Minister outside 10, Downing Street. "...To the country, I would like to say first and foremost, I am sorry. I have given this job my all but you have sent a clear signal that the government of the United Kingdom must change and yours is the only judgement that matters. I take responsibility for this loss...Following this result, I will step down as party leader..."
Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister’s visit to Russia and Austria:
"Prime Minister will pay an official visit to Moscow on the 8-9 July, at the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation for the 22nd annual summit... As of now, the Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Moscow in the late afternoon of the 8 July. President Putin will host a private dinner for the PM on the day of arrival. The next day, the PM's interactions would include an interface with the indian community in Russia. As part of the programming elements, the PM will also lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kremlin and thereafter the PM will visit the exhibition venue in Moscow. These engagements will be followed by a restricted level talk between the two leaders, which will then be followed by delegation level talks led by Prime Minister and the Russian President..."
I have heard your anger, disappointment and I take responsibility for this loss.
- Rishi Sunak in his farewell speech
This is the best country in the world: Rishi Sunak resigns as UK Prime Minister
Outside 10, Downing Street, outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak said, "...This is a difficult day at the end of a number of difficult days. This is the best country in the world and it is thanks entirely to you, the British people..."
Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to take fifth round of vote of confidence on 12th July: PMO
UK General Elections Result Live: 'Decent, Public-Spirited', Outgoing PM Rishi Sunak acknowledges respect for Starmer
Fed progresses towards 2% inflation target
- Fed's Williams: Achieving sustained 2% inflation target still requires further progress.
- Williams: Significant strides made in reducing inflation towards Fed's 2% goal.
- Williams: Fed remains dedicated to achieving its objectives.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live: Rishi Sunak says, I will step down as PM
UK General Elections Result Live: PM Modi extends best wishes to Rishi Sunak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude towards Rishi Sunak for his commendable leadership in the UK and his efforts in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and the UK during his tenure. PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to Rishi Sunak and his family for their future endeavors, acknowledging Sunak's contributions to fostering closer ties between the two nations.
Karnataka CM Sidda chairs SC/ST council meeting
A meeting of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes State Development Council was held under the chairmanship of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, today.
During the meeting, the CM said, "The govt released Rs 39,121.46 crores in the year 2024-25 for SC/ST, as compared to Rs 35,221.84 crore previous year....Grants released should not lapse without being used."
During the meeting, the CM said, "The govt released Rs 39,121.46 crores in the year 2024-25 for SC/ST, as compared to Rs 35,221.84 crore previous year....Grants released should not lapse without being used."
UK General Elections Result Live: UK's Conservatives face leadership "bloodbath" as party seeks new direction
The recriminations and jostling for top positions among Britain's Conservative lawmakers began long before Thursday's crushing election defeat to Labour that some party figures said left the party facing the prospect of a decade out of power.
After 14 years in government - the last eight marked by chaos and divisions following the Brexit vote - the Conservatives are now confronted by an internal struggle among lawmakers, grassroots members and donors over whether to move further to the right or turn back to the centre.
Keir Starmer's Labour Party won Thursday's election by a landslide, achieving a massive majority in parliament, while the Conservatives suffered the worst performance in the party's long history, due to anger over a drop in living standards and the resurgence of the right-wing Reform UK party.
After 14 years in government - the last eight marked by chaos and divisions following the Brexit vote - the Conservatives are now confronted by an internal struggle among lawmakers, grassroots members and donors over whether to move further to the right or turn back to the centre.
Keir Starmer's Labour Party won Thursday's election by a landslide, achieving a massive majority in parliament, while the Conservatives suffered the worst performance in the party's long history, due to anger over a drop in living standards and the resurgence of the right-wing Reform UK party.
SC to hear the same-sex marriage legalisation case on July 10
Supreme Court will hear on July 10 petitions seeking review of the top court's judgment that had refused to legalise same-sex marriage. A five-judge bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Hima Kohli, BV Nagarathna and PS Narasimha will hear the review petitions.
Rise in dengue in Delhi
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj calls a meeting of all the concerned departments at the Secretariat today over preparedness to deal with Dengue.
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court extends judicial custody of BRS leader K Kavitha till July 18, in the CBI case linked to the Delhi excise policy alleged scam.
"A meeting was held today to review the preparedness of the government in case the water level rises in Yamuna. In such case, people are evacuated from low lying areas. In the meeting, we discussed the role of various departments if the water level of Yamuna rises."
- Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj
Thank you Rishi Sunak for your admirable leadership of the UK, and your active contribution to deepen the ties between India and the UK during your term in office. Best wishes to you and your family for the future.
- PM Modi
Hathras Stampede: SIT probing tragedy has recorded 90 statements so far: Its chief and Agra Zone ADG Anupam Kulshrestha to PTI.
Evidence collected so far suggests culpability of 'satsang' organisers: ADG Anupam Kulshrestha, chief of SIT probing Hathras stampede, to PTI
UK Elections: PM Modi congratulates UK PM-elect Keir Starmer
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed MP Sanjay Singh as the Chairperson of the AAP Parliamentary Party in Rajya Sabha
DRI arrests seven smugglers with gold worth Rs 6.86 crore
In a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Kolkata, the BSF has arrested 7 smugglers in four consecutive search operations near the Indo-Bagladesh border at Seemanagar on State Highway Number 11 in West Bengal's Nadia district. A total of 16 gold bricks and a gold biscuit weighing 9.572 kg were recovered from their possession and cash worth Rs 11,58,500 and a car used in gold delivery were also seized. The total estimated market value of the seized gold is Rs 6.86 crores: BSF
Delhi Minister & AAP leader Atishi on flood situation
Delhi Minister & AAP leader Atishi said, "We took the stake of the preparations of Delhi govt and all the concerned departments regarding flood relief and flood control. We hope that the flood situation doesn't occur in Delhi. But, if the level of water in Yamuna rises, Delhi govt is ready to deal with that..."
Bajaj launches the world's first CNG motorcycle
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed his satisfaction with the design and quality of Bajaj's CNG bike, praising its aesthetics and durability. He emphasized Bajaj's consistent delivery of high-quality vehicles and highlighted their success in becoming the world's largest exporter of two-wheelers. Gadkari confidently predicted a larger market share for CNG bikes over petrol counterparts due to their lower operational costs, citing significant savings with CNG costing only Rs 1 per kilometer compared to Rs 2.25 for petrol. He also commended initiatives where garbage was used to construct roads on two Indian highways, underscoring environmental benefits and reduced dependency on imports. Overall, Gadkari lauded the CNG bike as a success story for Bajaj Auto, heralding its potential to mitigate pollution and reduce import expenditures.
Maharashtra extends Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme benefits
All the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme will get the benefit from July month itself even if their documentation completes in August or later. We have also decided to extend the deadline for application till 31st August and women upto the age of 65 years can apply instead of 60 years, as announced earlier: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in State Assembly
Hathras Stampede Tragedy: UP Minister Sandeep Singh on Rahul Gandhi meeting the victims' families
On Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi meeting the victims' families, UP Minister Sandeep Singh says, "This is a very serious incident... The compensatory cheques have also been distributed to almost all the families... Some people are doing politics even in such a serious matter... Rahul Gandhi met the family today and instead of consoling them, he was seen taking selfies..."
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds a meeting of the State Council for Development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, in Bengaluru
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticizes Jharkhand coalition government, vows political change
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "... The situation that I have seen and the things that the party workers have told me, Jharkhand is in a bad condition, it's loot everywhere. This coalition govt hasn't fulfilled any of its promises... This govt has made the future of Jharkhand darker due to the kind of infiltration that is going out here. Our party workers are enthusiastic. The way people are living in a chaotic situation, they will uproot this coalition govt from the state..."
Indo-Russian joint venture completes first phase of AK-203 rifle production in India
The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, a joint venture with ROSOBORONEXPORT on the Russian side, has achieved a significant milestone in India's defence manufacturing sector. Completing the initial phase of its project to produce AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles, the venture has fully equipped production facilities at the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.
This development enabled the delivery of a batch comprising 35,000 AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army, meeting the agreed timeframe set by the Ministry of Defence of India. The AK-203, based on the AK-200 series and chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge, incorporates the renowned reliability and ease of maintenance characteristic of Kalashnikov assault rifles.
This development enabled the delivery of a batch comprising 35,000 AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army, meeting the agreed timeframe set by the Ministry of Defence of India. The AK-203, based on the AK-200 series and chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge, incorporates the renowned reliability and ease of maintenance characteristic of Kalashnikov assault rifles.
'Ukraine will never forget': Zelenskiy thanks Rishi Sunak for unwavering support
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on new chief justice
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said, "Finally we have a new chief justice (in the High Court). Indian law said that only in special circumstances, a working chief justice can be there and that too for a month only. From the information that I have, he (the newly elected chief justice) has also a very short tenure... Supreme Court appointed him 7-8 months back, but why did the Central govt took this much time to send him here, I this he could have been sent earlier..."
UK General Elections Result Live: PM Rishi Sunak to formally resign after making statement at 3 pm
Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will make a statement in Downing Street at around 3 pm before meeting with King Charles to formally resign, his office said on Friday after the opposition Labour Party won a landslide election victory. The newly elected Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer will then meet with Charles at Buckingham Palace before making a speech in Downing Street at around 4.50 pm the statement added.
Uttar Pradesh: Fire broke at Logix Mall in Noia Sector 32. Several fire tenders reached the spot. Further details awaited
'Waris De Punjab' activist Amritpal Singh's family members leave from Gurdwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib, Delhi, after offering prayers ahead of him taking oath as Lok Sabha MP
Uttar Pradesh: The water level of the Saryu River is increasing rapidly due to heavy rains
Delhi Jal Board case: ED seizes cash amounting to Rs 41 lakh
The Enforcement Directorate has seized cash amounting to Rs 41 lakh, various incriminating documents and digital evidence during a search operation conducted at various locations of Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad in connection with Sewage Treatment Plant corruption case of Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The raids were conducted on July 3: ED
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Rishi Sunak's schedule
Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will make a statement at approximately 09:30 GMT before heading to Buckingham Palace for an audience with the King.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Keir Starmer's schedule
Prime Minister-elect Keir Starmer will meet with the King and deliver a statement at Downing Street around 11:20 GMT.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: UK bond yields dip
Following the Labour Party's election win, UK government bond yields have decreased and are in line with European bonds. The UK 10-year gilt yield is down by 2 basis points at 4.18%.
Bank Fraud Case: ED seizes Rs 41 lakh cash
The Enforcement Directorate has recovered cash amounting to Rs 41 lakh and seized other incriminating documents during a search operation conducted at 11 different locations across Kolkata and Jaipur under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 on against Prime Pulses Limited and others in a case of bank fraud. The raids were carried out on June 29: ED
J&K: A speedy oil tanker plunged into the Jhelum River in Wangipora, Sumbal in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. SDRF starts rescue operation
Thermax Group bags an order worth Rs 513 crore from Jindal Energy Botswana
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Hathras stampede: Dev Prakash Madhukar is innocent, says his advocate
On reward of Rs 1 lakh on the main accused of the Hathras stampede, Dev Prakash Madhukar, his Advocate Dr AK Singh said "I have received the copy of the FIR and I have full faith in the investigation agencies. Dev Prakash Madhukar is a heart patient and a member of his family has also died in this incident...He is a heart patient and is hospitalized as well but as soon as his condition stabilises, we will present him before Police and SIT so that further proceedings can be done properly. Dev Prakash Madhukar does not have any criminal record. We are neither going to initiate any court proceedings nor are we going to do anything..."
This is a very serious issue and I can assure that the state government is also taking it seriously. The compromise in the quality of construction for corruption will not be tolerated.
- Chirag Paswan on recent incidents of bridge collapses in Bihar
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: European Council President congratulates Starmer
Iran presidential election: Votes are being cast at a polling centre in Delhi
Votes are being cast for the presidential election of Iran at a polling centre in Delhi. Iran lost its serving president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19.
Porsche car crash: Juvenile submits 300-word essay on road safety to comply with bail
The 17-year-old minor allegedly involved in the Pune Porsche car crash that killed two techies has submitted a 300-word essay on road safety complying with the bail conditions of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), an official said on Friday. The teenager submitted the essay to the JJB on Wednesday, the official said.
The juvenile was released from an observation home last month after the Bombay High Court held that the orders remanding him to the facility were illegal.
Hours after the fatal accident in the city's Kalyani Nagar area on May 19, the JJB had ordered that he be kept under the care and supervision of his parents and grandfather. It also asked the minor to write a 300-word essay on road safety.
The juvenile was released from an observation home last month after the Bombay High Court held that the orders remanding him to the facility were illegal.
Hours after the fatal accident in the city's Kalyani Nagar area on May 19, the JJB had ordered that he be kept under the care and supervision of his parents and grandfather. It also asked the minor to write a 300-word essay on road safety.
SpiceJet in talks to settle $13.82 million aircraft lease dispute
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Coffee Day undergoes liquidity crisis, defaults on payments worth Rs 434 crore as on June 30, 2024
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SpiceJet in talks to settle $13.82 million aircraft lease dispute
SpiceJet tells Delhi HC that it is in talks to settle the case with aircraft lessor GASL Ireland Leasing A1 who is seeking enforcement of a UK court decree that awarded $5.33 million to the lessor in February 2022 and $8.49 million in May 2023.
The lessor has filed an application seeking attachment of SpiceJet’s assets so as to secure the decree amount, this is being opposed by SpiceJet. It also wants SpiceJet to give the details of its assets/liabilities, movable and immovable properties, etc. it argued that the status of SpiceJet as a going concern remains doubtful.
However, SpiceJet’s senior counsel Amit Sibal said that the airline is doing well. It has already raised Rs 1,200 cr through equity issuance and has already received Rs 500 cr. Another Rs 700 cr is due to come soon. Sibal also said the airline is in the process of raising Rs 2,000 cr.
HC has now given a weeks time to SpiceJet to respond. Next date is July 19.
The lessor has filed an application seeking attachment of SpiceJet’s assets so as to secure the decree amount, this is being opposed by SpiceJet. It also wants SpiceJet to give the details of its assets/liabilities, movable and immovable properties, etc. it argued that the status of SpiceJet as a going concern remains doubtful.
However, SpiceJet’s senior counsel Amit Sibal said that the airline is doing well. It has already raised Rs 1,200 cr through equity issuance and has already received Rs 500 cr. Another Rs 700 cr is due to come soon. Sibal also said the airline is in the process of raising Rs 2,000 cr.
HC has now given a weeks time to SpiceJet to respond. Next date is July 19.
Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar's tenure
Former Bihar deputy CM & RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "Since the day Nitish Kumar became the CM, if we leave aside only 18 months, then the entire time the Rural Works Department has been with the JD(U). This ministry and Bihar are constantly witnessing corruption... Incidents of crime are constantly happening in Bihar. This is an amazing game of double engine, one engine is engaged in corruption and one engine is engaged in crime. Those people who have increased unemployment, poverty, inflation, those people in whose tenure the bridge collapsed, we will not let them return to power."
Record surge in defence production: India achieves 16.7% growth in FY 2023-24
Over the past five years, the value of India's defence production has seen a steady rise, growing by over 60% since the 2019-20 financial year. The Ministry of Defence has reported the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during the Financial Year (FY) 2023-24. According to data from all Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), other PSUs manufacturing defence items, and private companies, the value of defence production in India reached a record-high of Rs 1,26,887 crore in FY 2023-24. This marks a significant 16.7% increase compared to the previous year's figure of Rs 1,08,684 crore.
Hemant Soren on Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi oath taking
“The Chief Justice position is very important. He was appointed here by the Supreme Court six-seven months back, however, we don’t know why the Centre took so long to send him here,” said Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi taking oath as the 15th Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court today.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: The U.K. election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so
The Labour Party has won Britain's general election, bringing a new party to power for the first time in 14 years. But Labour leader Keir Starmer won't actually become prime minister until a carefully choreographed ceremony on Friday during which King Charles III will formally ask him to form a new government. It's a moment that embodies the fact that, technically at least, the right to govern in the United Kingdom is still derived from royal authority, centuries after real political power was transferred to elected members of Parliament.
Maharashtra: Heavy rain lashes parts of Mumbai City
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Liz Truss loses her South West Norfolk seat
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Former British prime minister Liz Truss, who became the country's shortest-serving leader ever when she sparked a bond market meltdown and a collapse in sterling, lost her parliamentary seat in the election on Friday.
Truss secured 11,217 votes in her South West Norfolk constituency in eastern England, behind 11,847 votes for Labour candidate Terry Jermy.
Truss secured 11,217 votes in her South West Norfolk constituency in eastern England, behind 11,847 votes for Labour candidate Terry Jermy.
'It is monsoon time': Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on recent incidents of bridge collapses in Bihar
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said, "It is monsoon time. There has been an abnormal amount of rain, which is the reason behind the collapse of bridges. But, the CM of the state is very sensitive towards the investigation... He did a meeting yesterday and has given strict instructions that strict action should be taken against any kind of negligence..."
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu leaves from Finance Ministry after meeting Sitharaman
Yesterday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, seeking financial assistance for rebuilding the state. The meeting lasted for half an hour during which CM Naidu explained to PM Modi the assistance the state requires to tide over the difficult financial situation. He also sought the Centre’s help in building the state capital Amaravati and completing the Polavaram project. As the full-fledged Union Budget for 2024-25 is scheduled to be presented in Parliament later this month, CM Naidu brought the state’s requirements to the Prime Minister’s notice.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Penny Mordaunt loses parliamentary seat
Penny Mordaunt, once viewed as a possible leader of Britain's Conservative Party, lost her parliamentary seat to a candidate from the opposition Labour Party, election results showed early on Friday.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Australian PM Anthony Albanese congratulates Keir Starmer
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: 14-year Conservative rule ends
UK Elections Result Live Updates: The latest string of Conservative rule began in 2010 with a resounding rout of the Labour Party but it descended into chaos that Sunak could not stem in the less than two years in power.
The Conservatives saw five Prime Ministers, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Elizabeth Truss, and Sunak, the last three in the last five years marked by vicious in-fighting, with Truss being in office for only 49 days.
The Conservatives saw five Prime Ministers, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Elizabeth Truss, and Sunak, the last three in the last five years marked by vicious in-fighting, with Truss being in office for only 49 days.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Who is Kier Starmer the next Prime Minister of the UK?
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so
UK Elections Result Live Updates: The Labour Party has won Britain’s general election, bringing a new party to power for the first time in 14 years. But Labour leader Keir Starmer won’t actually become prime minister until a carefully choreographed ceremony on Friday during which King Charles III will formally ask him to form a new government.
It’s a moment that embodies the fact that, technically at least, the right to govern in the United Kingdom is still derived from royal authority, centuries after real political power was transferred to elected members of Parliament.
The process is swift, if somewhat brutal for departing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Here's how the ceremonial events will unfold.
It’s a moment that embodies the fact that, technically at least, the right to govern in the United Kingdom is still derived from royal authority, centuries after real political power was transferred to elected members of Parliament.
The process is swift, if somewhat brutal for departing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Here's how the ceremonial events will unfold.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Keir Starmer set to become UK's new PM
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Keir Starmer is set to become Britain's next prime minister after his Labour Party hurled towards a landslide majority on Friday in the parliamentary elections and dealt a bruising defeat for incumbent premier Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
As Labour crossed the halfway mark of 650 constituencies to clinch the minimum 326 required for a majority in Parliament, Starmer, 61, stepped up to make his victory speech in London just hours away from formally becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
As Labour crossed the halfway mark of 650 constituencies to clinch the minimum 326 required for a majority in Parliament, Starmer, 61, stepped up to make his victory speech in London just hours away from formally becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: UK's Labour sweeps to power as leader Starmer vows to bring change
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Keir Starmer vowed to bring change to Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a comprehensive win in a parliamentary election on Friday, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government.
The centre-left Labour was set to win a massive majority in the 650-seat parliament with Rishi Sunak's Conservatives poised to suffer the worst performance in the party's long history as voters punished them for a cost of living crisis, failing public services, and a series of scandals.
The centre-left Labour was set to win a massive majority in the 650-seat parliament with Rishi Sunak's Conservatives poised to suffer the worst performance in the party's long history as voters punished them for a cost of living crisis, failing public services, and a series of scandals.
Man who stabbed South Korea's opposition leader sentenced to 15 years in prison
A man who stabbed South Korea’s opposition leader in the neck earlier this year was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday, court officials said. The knife-wielding man attacked Lee Jae-myung, head of the liberal Democratic Party, South Korea’s biggest political party, in January after approaching him asking for his autograph at an event in the southeastern city of Busan. After being detained by police, he told investigators that he wanted to kill Lee to prevent him from becoming South Korea’s president.
The Busan District Court said the man was handed the prison term after being found guilty for an attempted murder and a violation of an election law. The court said that both the man and prosecutors have one week to appeal.
The Busan District Court said the man was handed the prison term after being found guilty for an attempted murder and a violation of an election law. The court said that both the man and prosecutors have one week to appeal.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn wins as independent MP after being expelled from party
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Friday retained his Islington North seat as an independent despite being expelled from the party, which is set to rule the UK after winning the general election.
Foxconn Chairman Young Liu to visit India this year
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn Chairman Young Liu plans to visit India this year.
Liu received the Padma Bhushan Award from India Taipei Association Director General Manharsinh Yadav at Taipei on July 4.
He was conferred with Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, on the eve of the 75th Republic Day this year.
"... I am humbled to receive the award. I also want to say I am privileged to accept this award on behalf of all the fine women and men who work to do our part in growing local economies in India... I look forward to meeting Madam President in India this year," Liu said in a statement.
Liu received the Padma Bhushan Award from India Taipei Association Director General Manharsinh Yadav at Taipei on July 4.
He was conferred with Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, on the eve of the 75th Republic Day this year.
"... I am humbled to receive the award. I also want to say I am privileged to accept this award on behalf of all the fine women and men who work to do our part in growing local economies in India... I look forward to meeting Madam President in India this year," Liu said in a statement.
UK's Farage hails establishment 'revolt' after election gains
Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage claimed to have kickstarted a "revolt against the establishment", as his hard-right party made significant gains in UK election results announced early Friday.
Reform UK, a re-brand of the Brexit Party that Farage founded in 2018, had won four seats after around four-fifths of the UK's 650 constituencies had declared their results.
They include Clacton, eastern England, where Farage prevailed in his eighth attempt to become an MP, beating the Conservative incumbent by a wide margin.
Reform UK, a re-brand of the Brexit Party that Farage founded in 2018, had won four seats after around four-fifths of the UK's 650 constituencies had declared their results.
They include Clacton, eastern England, where Farage prevailed in his eighth attempt to become an MP, beating the Conservative incumbent by a wide margin.
Australian PM congratulates 'friend' Keir Starmer on UK election win
Polls open in Iran presidential election runoff
Polls opened Friday for Iran's runoff election, pitting reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in the race to succeed president Ebrahim Raisi who died in a May helicopter crash, the interior ministry said.The Islamic republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say in all state matters, cast his ballot when the polls opened at 08:00 am (0430 GMT), state TV showed.
Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi takes oath as new chief justice of Jharkhand HC
Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi took oath as the 15th chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court on Friday.Governor CP Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Sarangi at the Raj Bhavan here.Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato attended the swearing-in ceremony, besides several judges and senior government officials.Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dadel read out the warrant of appointment issued by President Droupadi Murmu.
CBIC issues clarification on ITC and life insurance
India has registered the highest ever growth in the value of defence production in 2023-24. The value of production has reached to Rs. 1,26,887 crore in 2023-24 which is 16.8% higher than the value of production of previous financial year
- Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh
Bitcoin last down 8% at $53,918; Ether down 9% at $2,855
UK PM-elect Keir Starmer pledges 'national renewal'
Prime Minister-elect Keir Starmer pledged Friday to start a period of "national renewal" in the UK after his opposition Labour party defeated the ruling Conservatives in the general election.
"Today we start the next chapter -- begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal and start to rebuild our country," Starmer said in a triumphant victory speech in London after his party secured a majority in parliament.
"Today we start the next chapter -- begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal and start to rebuild our country," Starmer said in a triumphant victory speech in London after his party secured a majority in parliament.
China unveils next steps in EU brandy probe as EV tariffs take effect
China announced the next step in its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports on Friday, ramping up tensions on the same day the European Commission's provisional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles take effect.
While a Commerce Ministry spokesperson stressed at a news conference on Thursday that Brussels and Beijing should stay at the negotiating table ahead of the bloc confirming tariffs of up to 37.6% on Chinese-made EVs, the prospect of retaliation was kept alive by a reference to another probe into EU pork imports.
The Commerce Ministry said on Friday it would hold a hearing on July 18 to discuss an ongoing investigation into claims that European brandy producers are selling into China at below market rates.
While a Commerce Ministry spokesperson stressed at a news conference on Thursday that Brussels and Beijing should stay at the negotiating table ahead of the bloc confirming tariffs of up to 37.6% on Chinese-made EVs, the prospect of retaliation was kept alive by a reference to another probe into EU pork imports.
The Commerce Ministry said on Friday it would hold a hearing on July 18 to discuss an ongoing investigation into claims that European brandy producers are selling into China at below market rates.
Amritpal Singh to be taken to Delhi for oath-taking as MP
An eight-member team of the Punjab Police would escort jailed 'Waris Punjab De' activist Amritpal Singh to New Delhi for his swearing-in as an MP, an official said.
Singh, who has won the Lok Sabha polls from the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab, has been granted four-day parole for the swearing-in.
The police team, led by a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-rank official, arrived here on Thursday afternoon and is scheduled to escort Singh, lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail, to New Delhi in a special flight amid tight security for the swearing-in on Friday.
Singh, who has won the Lok Sabha polls from the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab, has been granted four-day parole for the swearing-in.
The police team, led by a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-rank official, arrived here on Thursday afternoon and is scheduled to escort Singh, lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail, to New Delhi in a special flight amid tight security for the swearing-in on Friday.
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday.A Lisandro Martinez header had put world champions Argentina 1-0 up ten minutes before half-time but Kevin Rodriguez headed in a stoppage-time leveller for Ecuador, who had risen to the occasion in front of 69,456 fans at Houston's NRG Stadium.
It is a sad incident. Several people have died. I don't want to say this from a political prism but there have been deficiencies on the part of the administration and the important thing is that maximum compensation should be given as they are poor families. I request UP CM Yogi Adityanath to provide compensation open-heartedly. If there is a delay in the compensation, it will not benefit anyone. I had a personal conversation with the family members of the deceased and they told me that there was no police arrangement. They are in shock and I just wanted to understand their situation...
- Congress' Rahul Gandhi, after meeting the victims of Hathras stampede
Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted for alleged money laundering for undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia
The indictment of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia marked the far-right leader's second formal accusation with more potentially in store.
Two sources with knowledge of the case confirmed Thursday's indictment by Federal Police, which followed another formal accusation in May against Bolsonaro for allegedly falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorised to speak publicly.
Two sources with knowledge of the case confirmed Thursday's indictment by Federal Police, which followed another formal accusation in May against Bolsonaro for allegedly falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorised to speak publicly.
Labour wins 326 seats in UK Parliament
Britain's opposition Labour Party has won 326 seats in the parliamentary election, broadcaster ITV said on Friday, meaning it now holds a majority in the 650-seat strong House of Commons
The Labour Party has officially won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament as vote counting continues
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Broadcaster ITV says Labour party has won 326 seats, achieving parliamentary majority
Rahul Gandhi reaches Hathras to meet family members of stampede victims. "
Rupee rises 5 paise to 83.45 against US dollar in early trade. "
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Sunak concedes defeat
UK Elections Result Live Updates: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says opposition Labour Party has won the UK election as his Conservatives face a rout.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt wins in Godalming and Ash
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Former Labour leader Corbyn holds onto his London seat
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Jeremy Corbyn, who led the Labour Party into the general elections of 2017 and 2019, has held onto his seat in north London — but this time as an independent.Corbyn, who had been suspended from the party following a row over antisemitism, decided to stand as an independent candidate in the Islington North constituency he has represented since 1983.Corbyn won the seat by nearly 7,000 votes over his Labour opponent. Corbyn had won the seat by more than 26,000 votes at the last election.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Conservative Party leader loses
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Penny Mordaunt, possible candidate for Conservative party leader, loses in portsmouth north
Amritpal Singh enroute to Delhi for oath taking ceremony
Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh taken out of Dibrugarh jail. He is likely to take oath as Lok Sabha MP in Delhi. Amritpal Singh won the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary seat in Punjab.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Reform UK wins first seat in 2024 UK election
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Nigel Farage's Reform UK party won its first parliamentary seat in the British election on Friday, with Lee Anderson retaining a seat he had won in 2019 when he was a member of the Conservative Party.Anderson defected to Reform earlier this year and ran again as the party's candidate.
Flood situation in Assam remains grim
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Nigel Farage elected to UK parliament at eighth attempt
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Brexit champion Nigel Farage finally won election to the UK parliament on Friday at his eighth attempt, winning a seat for his upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party."My plan is to build a mass national movement over the course of the next few years," Farage said in his victory speech, as Reform appeared to have split the right-wing vote with the ruling Conservatives.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: UK is 'ready for change': Labour leader Keir Starmer
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Labour leader Keir Starmer declared that the UK was "ready for change" after a general election put him on course to become Britain's new prime minister on Friday."The change begins right here, because this is your democracy, your community and your future. You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver," he said, after being re-elected to his seat in north London.
Rahul Gandhi reaches Aligarh's Pilakhna village
'Waris Punjab De' activist Amritpal Singh being taken from Dibrugarh jail to Delhi for his swearing-in as a Member of Parliament.
Home Minister Amit Shah chairs key meeting of BJP Jammu and Kashmir
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a key meeting of the BJP Jammu and Kashmir. Several Bharatiya Janata Party leaders attended the meeting held in the national capital on Thursday.BJP leader Devinder Kumar Maniyal after attending the meet said, "J&K is a UT and is directly under the MHA. Home Minister holds such meetings quarterly after two months. It was a meeting mainly about the parliamentary elections that have just taken place. We gave detailed information on the entire election...We will contest on all 90 seats in the upcoming elections..."
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: New UK govt facing 'hard choices': Labour's Reeves
UK Elections Result Live Updates: Britain's new government will have to make "hard choices" to fix a host of problems plaguing the country, its likely next finance minister warned Friday with Labour on course to win the election."I know that the road ahead will not be easy. There are no quick fixes, and hard choices lie ahead," Rachel Reeves said after winning her seat in the northern English city of Leeds.
UK General Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Labour wins Sunderland
UK Elections Result Live Updates: The first result: Labour wins Sunderland. Labour won 18,847 votes in a northern seat in which the Reform UK Party won 11,668 votes, beating the Conservatives into third place with 5,514, reports Reuters.
Odisha government dissolved the committee constituted by Justice Arijit Pasayat for the opening of Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath Temple.
EAM takes a potshot at Pakistan in SCO meet
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said, "Speaking of challenges, terrorism would surely rank foremost for many of us. The truth is that it continues to be used by nations as a tool of destabilization. We have had our own experiences with cross-border terrorism. Let us be clear that terrorism in any form or manifestation cannot be justified or condoned. Harbouring terrorists must be strongly condemned. Cross-border terrorism requires a decisive response and terrorism finance and recruitment must be effectively countered. The SCO must never waver in its commitment. We cannot have double standards in this regard..."
T20 WC squad's Mumbai players to be felicitated at Maha Vidhan Bhavan today
Four Mumbai players of the T20 World Cup cricket team will be felicitated in the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan complex here on Friday, state assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar said in the House on Thursday. Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal, all from Mumbai, were part of India's T20 World Cup squad.On June 29, the Indian cricket team won the country its second T20 world title, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.
Jailed Engineer Rashid, Amritpal to take oath as LS members today
Jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid are set to take oath as Lok Sabha members on Friday, subject to some conditions in their parole orders. While Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, is in Delhi's Tihar jail in a terror funding case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Singh is lodged in a prison in Assam's Dibrugarh district for offences under the National Security Act.Singh, 31, and Rashid, 56, won the recent Lok Sabha elections from Khadoor Sahib in Punjab and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, respectively, as Independents while being incarcerated.They could not take oath as members of the 18th Lok Sabha on June 24 and 25 along with the other winning candidates.For taking oath, Rashid has been granted a two-hour custody parole, excluding the travel time from Tihar to Parliament, and Singh a four-day custody parole, beginning July 5, as he will be flown in from Assam to Delhi and back.During their parole periods, they can neither speak to or address the media on any issue or make any statements. Their family members also cannot make a statement in any form of media, according to their respective orders.
Rahul Gandhi to meet Hathras stampede victims today
Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi left for stampede-affected Hathras early this morning. He will be meeting the families affected due to the stampede, that claimed the lives of 121.
