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11:48 PM

'It is against what we stand for,' Biden addresses the nation on Trump rally shooting

 "It is everything against what we stand for. Let the FBI do its job. It is the time for all of us to stay united," Biden addresses the nation on Trump rally shooting. He directs probe into Trump attack to be swift and asks people no to make assumptions about motive. 

10:11 PM

Biden to address nation after Situation Room briefing on Trump rally shooting, reports AP.

10:08 PM

Uttarakhand: Movement towards Gomukh barred due to road damage

The Gangotri Park administration has banned people from going to Gomukh in view of damage to the road at many places due to continuous rain.

 

The park administration has put up notice boards in this regard at Gangotri Dham and Kankhu Barrier, stating the movement has been stopped because of damage at many places on the Gomukh Marg.

 

It is worth noting that apart from devotees, during the Kanwar Yatra held in the month of Sawan, many Kanwariyas go to Gomukh to collect Ganga water.

 

Due to rain in the past few days, Devgad, Chidbasa, and Bhojgaddi drains of Gangotri National Park were flooded, causing a culvert, and two Kanwariyas from Delhi, to wash away.

 

The State Disaster Response Force rescued 38 other people who were trapped there.

10:00 PM

Around 1,500 villages affected by floods in UP, 5 more killed in rain-related incidents

Nearly 1,500 villages in 22 districts were affected by floods and five persons were killed in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh, state relief commissioner's office said on Sunday.

 

Two died in Pratapgarh and one each in Raebareli, Siddharth Nagar due to drowning, while snake bite killed one person in Banda, it said.

 

There are 1,476 villages in 22 districts that are affected by floods in the state, it said.

 

Relief Commissioner GS Naveen said water levels in Ramganga, Rapti, Ghaghra, Budhi Rapti, Rohin and Kuano rivers are above the danger level.

 

Lakhimpur Kheri, Balrampur, Kushinagar, Shahjahanpur, Barabanki, Sitapur, Gonda, Siddharthnagar, Ballia, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Azamgarh, Hardoi, Ayodhya, Bahraich, Budaun, Farrukhabad, Basti, Deoria, Unnao, Pilibhit and Shravasti districts are affected by the flood, he said.

9:48 PM

Over 24 people injured after bus falls of bridge near Har ki Pauri in Haridwar

More than two dozen passengers were injured, four critically, after a bus fell off a bridge near the Har ki Pauri in Uttarakhand's Haridwar city on Sunday, police said.

 

The injured passengers of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) bus have been admitted to the Haridwar district hospital, Rodi Belwala police post in-charge Yashveer Singh said.

 

The condition of four people is critical, he said.

9:15 PM

Bomb making materials found in vehicle, at home of man suspected in Trump rally shooting, reports AP

8:44 PM

UP BJP seeks apology from Rahul over 'Hindu' remark

The Uttar Pradesh BJP on Sunday passed a resolution in which it said had Rahul Gandhi come to power, he would have banned the use of the word 'Hindu'.

The party in its political resolution, passed in its state executive meeting here, also attacked Samajwadi Party – an ally of Congress – saying the party pretends to be the well-wisher of the backward and Dalits, but does something else when in power.

"Recently, the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha that those who call themselves Hindus indulge in violence, hatred and lies 24 hours a day. His statement is an insult to all Hindus of India," the resolution said.

8:03 PM

Around 15,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine, total crosses 300,000

The number of pilgrims who paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir crossed the 300,000 mark on Sunday as nearly 15,000 yatris had darshan of the naturally formed ice lingam, officials said here.

 

"As many as 14,974 pilgrims performed the yatra on Sunday and had darshan of Baba Bholenath on the 16th day of the annual yatra," the officials said.

 

They said the number of pilgrims who have been to the 3,880-metre high cave shrine has now reached 309,957.

 

The officials said 9,755 male pilgrims, 3,291 female pilgrims, 245 Sadhus and one Sadhvi were among those who paid obeisance at the cave shrine.

 

Over 1,500 security forces and 159 children also performed the pilgrimage.

7:21 PM

Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as party's deputy leader in Lok Sabha

Gaurav Gogoi will be the deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha and a letter regarding the decision has been sent to Speaker Om Birla.

 

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written to Birla, informing him about the appointment of the deputy leader, chief whip and two whips for the Congress party in the Lower House of Parliament, AICC general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal said on X.

 

While Gogoi will be the party's deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, eight-time MP from Kerala Kodikunnil Suresh will be its chief whip, he said.

7:20 PM

People supported us for third term as they aspire for 'Viksit Bharat': Nadda

BJP president and Union minister J P Nadda on Sunday said people have supported the party-led NDA government at the Centre for the third consecutive term as they aspire for a 'Viksit Bharat'.

 

Nadda was addressing the Uttar Pradesh BJP working committee meeting here, which was held to review the party's poor performance in the recently held Lok Sabha polls in the state.

 

"People of our country have supported us for the third consecutive term because they believe in and aspire for a Viksit Bharat by 2047," Nadda said.

 

"In 2016, our party president had said that 'BJP is the party of Bharat's present and Bharat's future'. We must understand that the responsibilities we have are not seasonal or momentary, rather these are our perpetual responsibilities," he said.

7:19 PM

15 people injured in an accident on Mumbai-Nashik Expressway near Thane

7:03 PM

Ajit Pawar announces to give money for 3 LPG cylinders to women, girls with annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh

Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday announced that Maharashtra's Mahayuti Government will provide money for three LPG cylinders to women and girls whose annual income is under Rs 2.5 lakhs in the state.

 

This announcement came while Deputy CM Pawar was addressing a public rally in his legislative constituency Baramati.

 

Deputy CM Pawar in Baramati, said, "We have not stopped till Ladli Bahan Yojana. We will also give money for three LPG gas cylinders a year to all our sisters, mothers, and daughters whose income is under 2.5 lakhs per annum."

 

"Our sisters, mothers, and daughters will get Rs 46,000 crores under "Ladli Bahan Scheme" and Rs 65,000 crores per annum under various schemes in the state. Many states don't even have this much of a budget. Our purpose is to empower women and self-reliant (aatamnirbhar), so that she should feel confident and do not remain dependent on anyone," said Pawar.

6:41 PM

PM Narendra Modi crosses the milestone of 100 million followers on X

PM Modi hits 100 million followers on X — more than Taylor Swift and less than Barack Obama and Elon Musk.

6:40 PM

Trump campaign senior advisers say he is in 'great spirits' and 'doing well,' reports AP

Trump campaign senior advisers say he is in 'great spirits' and 'doing well,' reports AP, citing a staff memo obtained by it.

6:38 PM

Six people killed in road accident in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

At least six people, including children, were killed and seven others injured when a jeep plunged into a river in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said. The accident occurred in the Upper Chitral district of the province when the 14-seater jeep they were travelling in skidded off a mountainous track and fell into the Chitral River, the police said.

 

The rescue teams retrieved the dead bodies and moved them to the hospital. The injured were shifted to a hospital.

 

6:31 PM

An Infiltration bid has been foiled today on the LoC in Keran Sector, Kupwara. Ops are in progress: Army

"An Infiltration bid has been foiled today on the LoC in Keran Sector, Kupwara. Operations are in progress," says Indian Army.

6:29 PM

Arvind Kejriwal's health condition 'worrying': AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday alleged that there was an "acute" danger to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's health in judicial custody.

 

Addressing a press conference here, Delhi cabinet minister Atishi said Kejriwal, who is a severe diabetic, has had his sugar levels falling dangerously low.

6:29 PM

Parts of Delhi see rain; max temp 2 notches above normal

Several parts of the national capital witnessed rain on Sunday, finding relief from prolonged humidity.

 

The maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded as 37.1 degree Celsius, two notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

 

The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain during the evening.

 

The minimum temperature was 27.6 degree Celsius.

 

6:23 PM

It is more important than ever that we stand United: Trump

Donald Trump appeals for national resilience after shooting, says 'it is more important than ever that we stand United', reports AP.

 

6:22 PM

Kate, Princess of Wales, arrives at Wimbledon in a rare public appearance since announcing cancer, reports AP.

6:14 PM

Patient shot dead inside GTB hospital in Delhi

A 32-year-old man was shot dead by a teenager inside a ward of the GTB Hospital here on Sunday, police said. The victim, Riyazuddin, was admitted to the hospital on June 23 and he was undergoing treatment for abdominal infection, according to police.

 

The incident took place in Ward Number 24 of the hospital, they said and added that there was one shooter. Riyazuddin was injured and was later declared dead, police said.

 

"The PCR call regarding the incident in Ward No. 24 was received at the GTB Enclave police station," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Surendra Choudhary said.

 

"On reaching the spot, police found that a patient, namely Riyazuddin, received injury. He was later declared dead by doctors," he said.

 

The officer said around 4 pm, an 18-year-old man came inside the ward and fired at Riyazuddin.

 

"Case is being registered and teams have been formed to nab the culprit. Prima facie, the matter seems to be of personal enmity," the DCP said.

5:58 PM

Three injured after five rooms of chawl collapse in Mumbai

Three women were injured when five rooms collapsed in a chawl in Mumbai's Kurla area on Sunday afternoon, an official from the fire brigade said.

 

The incident occurred at Radha Nagar Chawl on Andheri-Kurla road around 2 pm, the official said.

 

Afrin Shaikh (25), Rasika Nadar (35) and Exter Nadar (67) sustained injuries in the collapse and are undergoing treatment at a hospital, he said.

 

The fire brigade, ambulance and other assistance carried out the rescue operation, the official said.

5:50 PM

Truly love our Country, and love you all: Trump

"Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed. In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win. I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin," said Trump through his social media account on Truth.

5:34 PM

K P Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's new Prime Minister

5:11 PM

5 dead, 7 injured in Bihar road accident

At least five people, including two children, died and seven others were injured on Sunday when a jeep in which they were travelling collided with a truck near Petbhari village in Bihar's Kishanganj district, police said.

 

The accident took place around 11 am and the identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained.

 

Five persons, including two children, died on the spot. All seven injured persons have been admitted to the nearest government hospital, a police statement said.

 

The driver of the jeep also died in the accident, it said.

5:03 PM

Corporate tax cut put Rs 2 trillion in billionaires' pockets: Congress

With the personal income tax collections exceeding the corporate tax collections, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the corporate tax cut has put over Rs 2 trillion in the "pockets of billionaires", while the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation.

 

The opposition party's attack on the government came a day after data released by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed that the net direct tax collection of Rs 5,74,357 crore (as of July 11, 2024) includes Corporation Income Tax at Rs 2,10,274 crore and Personal Income Tax at Rs 3,46,036 crore after excluding the refunds.

4:27 PM

Donald Trump shooting: Putin condemned the attack but has no plans to call Trump, Krelim said.

3:58 PM

Jay Shah intructs release of Rs 1 crore for Anshuman Gaekwad

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah instructed BCCI to release Rs 1 crore with immediate effect to provide financial assistance to India’s veteran cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who is battling cancer. Shah also spoke to Gaekwad's family and took stock of the situation and provided assistance: BCCI Apex Council

3:54 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurates PM College of Excellence in 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday virtually inaugurated 'Prime Minister's College of Excellence' for all 55 districts in Madhya Pradesh.

 

The main programme was held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts and Commerce College in Indore, which has been developed as the PM's College of Excellence.

 

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the state's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar, among others, were present on the occasion.

 

These colleges were established with a cost of more than Rs 450 crore, Yadav said.

 

All courses will be offered in these colleges as per the new education policy, and they will impart employment-oriented education, as per officials.

2:48 PM

25 yrs of Kargil war: IAF commemorates 'Op Safed Sagar', pays homage

The Indian Air Force remembered its role in the Kargil war 25 years ago, conducting numerous strike missions and helicopter sorties to support the Army's operations against the enemy. To mark the 25th anniversary of victory in the 1999 Kargil war, the IAF is observing 'Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti' at Air Force Station Sarsawa from July 12-26. The Ministry of Defence stated that the event honors the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari paid respects at the Station War Memorial on Saturday, honoring all air warriors who gave their lives in service. He also met with the families of the deceased.