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11:21 PM

CBI examines Kejriwal in Tihar Jail, court appearance tomorrow

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) examined Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail and recorded his statement related to the Excise Policy case today. CBI also got permission for Arvind Kejriwal's production before the concerned trial court tomorrow. He will be produced before the court on Wednesday.

9:34 PM

Rahul Gandhi named as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, announces Congress

8:24 PM

Teenager involved in Pune Porsche crash that killed 2 people released from observation home following HC order

8:18 PM

The European Union has launched membership talks with Ukraine, starting a process likely to take years: AP

7:49 PM

Agriculture in India has become more climate resilient in recent times: Das

"Rural consumption picked up. FMCG sector in rural areas increased and monsoon forecast looks good," says Das.

7:42 PM

We are confident of 7.2% growth for this year: Das

Addressing the 188th AGM of Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says, "India is at the threshold of a major structural shift in its growth trajectory moving towards 8% GDP growth in a sustained manner. We are moving towards an annual growth rate of 8%..."

7:38 PM

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das speaks at AGM of Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry

"GST has been one of independent India's biggest structural reform since 1947", says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

6:39 PM

Indian Army launches Agniveer recruitment Phase II

The indian Army has announced the commencement of Phase II of the Agniveer recruitment process. This phase marks a significant milestone in the Indian Army’s efforts to transform its requirements procedures and ensure a seamless and efficient selection process for aspiring candidates. The recruitment rally is free, fair and transparent so all candidates are advised not to approach any type of tout: PRO Defence, Guwahati

6:39 PM

At least 10 people shot dead during protests in Kenya's capital

At least ten people were shot dead in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, a paramedic said, as protests against tax legislation turned into violent clashes with police.

5:52 PM

'Simply not for me': After consecutive defeats, Bhaichung Bhutia quits politics

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday announced that he was quitting politics, following his defeat in the recently held assembly elections in Sikkim.

 

Bhaichung, the vice president of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), lost to SKM's Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia in the Barfung seat, which marked his sixth electoral defeat.

 

He joined politics in 2014 when the ruling TMC in West Bengal named him as its candidate for the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat. In 2018, he took the plunge into the political arena of his state by forming the Hamro Sikkim Party. Last year, he merged his party with the Pawan Chamling-led SDF.

 

"Firstly, I would like to congratulate Mr PS Tamang and the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) for winning the assembly elections. The people of Sikkim have given them a resounding mandate and I hope the SKM govt will work to fulfil their promises and take Sikkim to greater heights across all sectors," he said in a statement.

 

"After the 2024 election results, I have had the realisation that electoral politics is simply not for me. I am therefore quitting all forms of electoral politics with immediate effect," he added.

5:39 PM

India’s external debt recorded at $ 663.8 bn at the end of March 2024

At end-March 2024, India’s external debt was placed at $ 663.8 billion, an increase of $ 39.7 billion over its level at end-March 2023, according to RBI. The external debt to GDP ratio declined to 18.7 per cent at end-March 2024 from 19.0 per cent at end-March 2023, says RBI.

4:55 PM

Karnataka sex crimes case: Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna once again remanded in police custody for 4 days

Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna who is accused in sexual abuse cases has once again been remanded in police custody. The remand period is for four days till June 29. Revanna is facing charges of sexually abusing multiple women and making explicit videos.

 

4:41 PM

ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian chief of staff over attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for Russia's former defense minister and its military chief of staff for attacking civilian targets in Ukraine. The court is accusing former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and chief of staff Gen Valery Gerasimov of war crimes and the crime against humanity of inhumane acts.

 

4:19 PM

Julian Assange stops in Bangkok on way to US court

A plane carrying Julian Assange landed in Bangkok for refuelling on Tuesday, as the WikiLeaks founder was on his way to enter a plea deal with the US government that will free him and resolve the legal case that spanned years and continents over the publication of a trove of classified documents.

4:01 PM

AAP to move Supreme Court against stay on CM Kejriwal's bail order

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stated that it disagrees with the Delhi High Court order staying the bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the trial court and will challenge it in the Supreme Court. Earlier in the day, the Delhi High Court stayed the trial court order granting bail to Kejriwal in the money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise policy scam in Delhi.

3:38 PM

NCP (SP) asks EC to delist similar symbols for forthcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP has urged the Election Commission of India to withdraw or exclude certain symbols which it claimed are "deceptively similar" to the "man playing turha" symbol officially allotted to it.

3:08 PM

News update: Bombay High Court orders release of teenager in Pune Porsche case

The Bombay High Court ordered on Tuesday that the teenager accused in Pune Porsche crash case has to be released from observation home.

3:00 PM

Trial court did not apply its mind while granting bail to CM Kejriwal, says Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court  stated that trial court didn't appreciate the material placed before it by ED against CM Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. The trial court did not apply its mind while granting bail to the AAP national convener, the high court added.

2:49 PM

Delhi High Court stays bail granted to Delhi CM Kejriwal in excise policy case

On June 21, a trial court granted bail to the AAP supremo citing the ED’s failure to provide evidence linking him to the proceeds of the crime.

2:41 PM

2 excise officials suspended in Pune; liquor and other materials seized

The Maharashtra excise department has suspended two of its inspector-rank officers for alleged dereliction of duty in connection with an investigation into violation of rules by a bar in Pune, a senior official said on Tuesday.

2:24 PM

48% students skip NEET-UG retest; What happens to their scorecard now?

Out of the 1,563 candidates initially awarded ‘grace marks’ in the NEET-UG 2024, only 813 (52 per cent) took the retest held on Sunday, data from the National Testing Agency (NTA) showed. The students who did not appear for the re-test will have to accept their original scores, minus the grace marks. Read here for more details.

2:22 PM

Court grants Udayanidhi Stalin bail over 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remarks

Tamil Nadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin was granted bail today by a city court for his 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remark.

1:35 PM

Price of Nandini milk raised by Rs 2/Litre in Karnataka

The Karnataka Milk Federation has hiked the price of Nandini milk by Rs 2 per litre in Karnataka. 50 ml extra milk will be provided in each packet, the notification said.

1:29 PM

Bihar govt cancels Rs 826 crore-contracts given during ‘mahagathbandhan’ regime

The Bihar government, under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) administration, has cancelled 350 contracts totalling Rs 826 crore that were originally sanctioned during the previous Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led ‘mahagathbandhan’ government. These contracts were intended for the provision of drinking water in rural areas. Read here for more details.

1:28 PM

YSRCP district offices receive notices questioning legitimacy of their construction

Close on the heels of the demolition of the under construction YSRCP central office at Tadepalli in Andhra Pradesh recently, several district offices of the party have started receiving notices from civic bodies, questioning the legitimacy of their construction. The opposition party shared a notice it received in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday about the legitimacy of its Vizianagaram district office from the local civic body.

12:56 PM

NCP (SP) hits out at BJP, claims many 'Emergency situations' in country

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) today alleged that there are many "Emergency situations" in the country at present and the BJP needs to answer them before dwelling into the past. The saffron party launched a sharp attack on the Congress on the anniversary of the Emergency.

 

12:38 PM

Fire breaks out in store of Safdarjung Hospital emergency building

A fire broke out in the emergency building of the Safdarjung Hospital today, officials said. They added there were no reports of any injuries. DFS chief Atul Garg said the department was informed about the fire around 10:40 am.

12:25 PM

News update: Supreme Court asks Delhi HC to decide AAP leader Satyendar Jain's bail plea on July 9

11:50 AM

London-bound Air India flight receives bomb threat, suspect caught

A London-bound Air India flight received a bomb threat here on Tuesday but no explosives were found, an official said. A man suspected of making the threatening call has been apprehended by authorities, a Cochin International Airport spokesperson said.

11:48 AM

IMD weather update today: Light rain expected in Delhi

The IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies for Tuesday, as well as thunderstorms with light rain and breezes. The weather office has has also forecast the possibility of partly cloudy skies with a possibility of thunderstorms and very light rain through June 28.