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4 min read Last Updated : Jul 16 2024 | 9:54 PM IST

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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.

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First Published: Jul 16 2024 | 9:03 AM IST