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9:54 PM

Emmanuel Macron accepts PM's resignation

French President Emmanuel Macron accepts prime minister's resignation but keeps him as head of a caretaker government, reports AP

9:47 PM

Indian national killed, another injured in Muscat mosque shooting in Oman

An Indian national was killed and another injured in a shooting incident at a mosque in Muscat city in Oman on Monday, according to a statement released by the Indian Embassy on Tuesday. The Indian Embassy offered its condolences and all assistance to the families. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said, "Following the shooting incident reported in Muscat city on 15 July, Foreign Ministry of Sultanate of Oman has informed that one Indian national has lost his life and another is injured. Embassy offers its sincere condolences and stands ready to offer all assistance to the families."

9:25 PM

Mamata Banerjee restrained from defaming Governor

Cal HC restrains Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee from making any defamatory or incorrect statement against Governor CV Ananda Bose

9:25 PM

'Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar lodges police complaint against Pune district collector for harassment'

Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar lodges police complaint against Pune district collector for harassment, according to media reports.

8:04 PM

Dengue cases in Karnataka crosses 10,000 mark

Dengue cases in Karnataka have crossed the 10,000 mark so far this year, said the state Health Department on Tuesday. In the last 24 hours, 487 positive cases of dengue have been reported in the state, taking the cumulative figures to 10,449 since January till date. According to the Health Department bulletin, out of the 10,449 positive cases, 358 are active cases (hospitalised) and the total fatalities due to dengue stands at eight.

8:04 PM

Spicejet says Ashish Kumar resigns as CFO

Ashish Kumar, Head of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the company is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Mr Joyakesh Podder, has taken over as the Head of Finance and is being designated as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from July 15, 2024

8:00 PM

At least 70 people killed in a militia attack in western Congo

At least 70 people, including nine soldiers and a soldier's wife, were killed when armed men attacked a village in western Democratic Republic of Congo, local authorities said, as violence intensifies between two rival communities.

 

The attack took place on Saturday in the village of Kinsele, around 100 kilometres (60 miles) east of Kinshasa, the capital. Because of insecurity and poor infrastructure in the region, deadly attacks can take days to be reported.

 

Kinsele is located in the Kwamouth territory, where for the past two years conflict has raged between two local communities Teke and Yaka leading to deaths of hundreds of civilians.

 

As Congo battles armed groups in the east, violence has also intensified in the western part of the country.

 

The attackers were members of the Mobondo militia, an armed group presenting itself as defenders of the Yaka people.

7:57 PM

State to invest Rs 9,000 cr in construction, renovation of roads in FY25: Rajasthan Finance Minister

6:35 PM

Jailed BRS leader K Kavitha taken to DDU Hospital

BRS leader K Kavitha, who is lodged in Tihar jail here in connection with a money laundering case, was taken to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Tuesday, officials said.
 

The 46-year-old Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case on March 15.
 

"She was taken to DDU Hospital due to some health issues," an official said.

6:30 PM

NIA arrests 4 men suspected to be part of international human trafficking syndicate

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested four key accused involved in luring and trafficking Indian youth to foreign countries on the pretext of offering them jobs, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
 

The accused arrested on Monday have been identified as Manjoor Alam alias Guddu of Delhi, Sahil and Ashish alias Akhil of Bahadurgarh (Haryana), and Pawan Yadav alias Afroze alias Afzal of Siwan (Bihar), it said.

6:14 PM

Five dead, 42 injured as bus ferrying pilgrims hits tractor on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

At least five persons were killed and 42 injured when a bus carrying 'warkaris' or pilgrims headed for Pandharpur hit a tractor on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, police said on Tuesday.

 

The bus was ferrying 54 warkaris, devotees of Lord Vitthal, on their way to Pandharpur in Solapur district for Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrations from Dombivli near Mumbai.

 

Notably, tractors are not allowed on the expressway.

 

The accident took place around midnight near Panvel in Navi Mumbai, deputy commissioner of police Vivek Pansare said.

 

The speeding bus hit the tractor from behind while trying to overtake it, police said. Three passengers from the bus and two persons riding on the tractor -- driver Tarvez Salahuddin Ahmed (27) and Deepak Sohan Rajbhar (30) -- and were killed,

6:06 PM

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar relieved from District Training Program of State Government of Maharashtra

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar relieved from District Training Program of State Government of Maharashtra.

The letter from Nitin Gadre, Additional Chief Secretary (P) reads, "LBSNAA, Mussoorie has decided to keep your District Training Program on hold and immediately recall you for further necessary action."

6:05 PM

Two killed, 1 injured in car accident in south Delhi

Two persons were killed and one injured in a car accident in south Delhi's Saket area in the early hours of Tuesday, police said.

 

It is suspected that the car's driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed it into a tree after mowing down a man, a police officer said.

 

According to the officer, a call was received at 6 am reporting an accident opposite the Saidulajab bus stop on the MB (Mehrauli-Badarpur) road.

6:03 PM

FlixBus ties up with Paytm to boost distribution network

Global travel tech firm FlixBus has partnered with fintech major Paytm to expand its distribution network, a joint statement said on Tuesday.

 

With this, FlixBus tickets will now be available through the Paytm app.

 

"This collaboration is poised to drive substantial growth for both companies, expanding Paytm's travel options and reinforcing its position in the travel industry while enabling FlixBus to tap into Paytm's vast customer base and technological expertise," the statement said.

 

"By encouraging more people to choose bus travel, we can significantly reduce emissions and make a positive impact on the environment. Webelieve it will significantly enhance the travel experience for millions of users," Surya Khurana, Managing Director of FlixBus India, said.

 

6:02 PM

Delhi hospital shooting: Doctors call off strike after assurance from govt

The Resident Doctors' Association of the GTB Hospital which was on an indefinite strike to demand better security measures in the wake of a shooting incident on Tuesday called off its stir following an assurance from the Delhi government.

 

A representative from the doctors' body said that a meeting with Special Health Secretary of Delhi Danish Ashraf was held regarding improvements in security measures for the staff and patients at the hospital.

 

"The health department has assured us that they will look into our demands. They have agreed to take measures such as metal detectors at entry gates, and walkie-talkies for security guards, for the safety of doctors and patients," he said.

 

The association also mentioned that Ashraf has assured police patrolling within the hospital premises.

 

The representative said that they had signed the letter to call off the strike.

5:00 PM

Swati Maliwal 'assault' case update:Charge sheet filed in Delhi court against CM Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar

The Delhi High Court on July 12 rejected the bail plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar, in the case related to Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal’s alleged assault. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta said Kumar wields influence as Kejriwal’s personal secretary, and thus the possibility of him influencing witnesses and tampering with the evidence cannot be ruled out.

4:55 PM

Gaza update: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill more than 30 as the sides weigh the latest cease-fire proposal

The deaths in Nuseirat and Zawaida, which included 10 women and four children, came days after Hamas said cease-fire talks meant to wind down the nine-month-long war would continue even after Israel targeted the militant group's top military commander, Mohammed Deif, whose fate remained unclear.

 

4:43 PM

Complete verification of migrant labourers for ration cards in 1 month: Supreme Court to states

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped defaulter states for the delay in verification of migrant labourers registered on the e-shram portal for issuance of ration cards and directed them to complete the exercise within four weeks. The top court also directed the Centre to release food grains to those states which have completed the verification of migrant labourers.

4:40 PM

NEET-UG paper leak case: Key accused among 2 more arrested by CBI

The CBI has arrested two persons including a key accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case who allegedly stole the paper from a National Testing Agency's trunk in Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, officials said Tuesday. The total number of arrests in connection with cases related to leakage, impersonation and other irregularities in the medical entrance exam has now reached 14, they said.

4:03 PM

NIA files charge sheet against CPI (Maoist) cadre for extorting money from businessmen in Bihar

The National Investigation Agency has registered a charge sheet against a CPI (Maoist) cadre for his alleged involvement in extorting money from businessmen in Bihar and propagating violent naxal ideology, according to a statement on Tuesday. The accused, Anil Yadav alias Chhota Sandeep, a resident of Aurangabad district, has been named in the supplementary charge sheet filed before the NIA special court here on Monday.

3:56 PM

1.5 tmcft of Cauvery water flowing to Tamil Nadu daily, says Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 1.5 tmcft of water is flowing to Biligundlu in Tamil Nadu daily, with increase in the inflow into the four major reservoirs in the Cauvery river basin in his state, following good rains in the catchment areas. Also the Water Resources Minister, he said: "if things continue this way the problem in releasing water to Tamil Nadu may probably get sorted out."

3:53 PM

News update: Mumbai hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah sent to judicial custody till July 30

3:35 PM

Puri Ratna Bhandar to be opened again on Thursday: Justice Rath

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) will reopen the inner chamber of the Ratna Bhandar on Thursday to transfer ornaments to a temporary storeroom set up within the 12th-century shrine complex, four days after it was opened after a gap of 46 years for inventory and repairs. "We will again open the locks and enter Bhitara Ratna Bhandar between 9:51 am and 12:15 pm on July 18. The valuables in the inner chamber will be shifted to the temporary storeroom, and the ASI members will also assess its structural stability. The entire event will be videographed," Justice Biswanth Rath said.

3:25 PM

News update: SC notes submissions of ex-Telangana CM KCR alleging bias against head of inquiry panel

3:10 PM

India's ties with Mauritius have blossomed into a robust and multifaceted partnership: EAM Jaishankar

Bilateral relations with Mauritius serve as a role model for India's successful collaboration abroad, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar stated today.

3:07 PM

Delhi High Court sets July 25 deadline for Centre to decide on office space to AAP

The Delhi High Court today gave the central government time till July 25 to decide on allotment of office space to the AAP here on account of it being recognised as a national party. On June 5, the high court granted six weeks to the Centre to decide the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) request in this matter.

3:03 PM

All-party meet convened on July 21 ahead of Budget session, TMC to skip meeting

The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on July 21 ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament which will begin next Monday, news agency PTI reported citing sources. This will be Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's first time at the customary session-eve meeting of floor leaders from all parties if he attends it.

3:01 PM

News update: Tamil Nadu government transfers Home Secretary P Amudha

The Tamil Nadu government today effected a bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring among others, Principal Home Secretary P Amudha, IAS. She has been replaced with Dheeraj Kumar, currently Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Information Technology and Digital Services Department.

2:50 PM

Will head towards Delhi whenever highway near Shambhu border opens, says farmer leader Dallewal

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal today stated that farmers will head towards Delhi whenever the national highway, which is barricaded at Shambhu border near Ambala in Haryana, is opened. His statement came days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court asked the Haryana government to open the barricades at the Shambhu border on "experimental basis". Farmers have been camping at the border since February 13. The Haryana government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the high court order. 

2:38 PM

Enforcement Directorate raids Bihar IAS officer, ex RJD MLA in money laundering probe

Probe agency Enforcement Directorate today raided multiple premises in Bihar, Delhi and Pune as part of a money laundering investigation against Bihar cadre IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and former RJD MLA Gulab Yadav, official sources said. The raids are being undertaken against the 1997-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Hans, currently serving as the Principal Secretary of the Bihar energy department, apart from Yadav and some others.