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Kulbhushan Jadav Case: Pakistan File Second Counter Memorial
Pakistan is set to file its second counter-memorial in the International Court of Justice on Tuesday, 7 July, on the conviction of retired Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was sentenced to death last year on charges of espionage and terrorism.
(Source: ANI)
100 Kg Gold Seized in Raids on Tamil Nadu Contractor
The Income Tax Department, on Monday, 16 July, found Rs. 160-crore cash and about 100-kg bullion during raids at several premises of a road construction firm in Tamil Nadu, officials said.
The searches were launched on the premises of Ms SPK and Company, a partnership firm engaged in road and highway construction, on contract from the government.
(Source: NDTV)
MNS Workers Vandalise Road in Front of Mantralaya in Mumbai
After vandalising a Public Works Department (PWD) office in Navi Mumbai on Monday, 16 July, MNS workers destroyed the road in front of Mantralaya in Mumbai to protest the increasing number of pothole-related deaths in the city.
(Source: ANI)
NDA Hold Meeting Ahead of Monsson Session of Parliament
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is all set to hold a meeting on Tuesday, 17 July, ahead of monsoon session of Parliament scheduled to begin on 18 July.
(Source: ANI)
Maneka Gandhi Orders Probe into Missionaries of Charity
Taking cognisance of the recent cases of illegal adoptions carried out by Missionaries of Charity in Jharkhand, Minister of Women andChild Development, Maneka Gandhi, on Tuesday, 17 July, has instructed the states to get child care homes run by Missionaries of Charity all over the country immediately inspected.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out at Press Complex in Bhopal, No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out at a building in Press Complex in Bhopal’s MP Nagar Zone on Tuesday, 17 July.
The cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. However, reports said that it was triggered by a short-circuit. No report of any casualty has been received so far.
(Source: IndiaTV)
Actor Rita Bhaduri Passes Away
Veteran actor Rita Bhaduri passed away on Tuesday morning, 17 July. The actor was last seen as Imarti Devi in Star Bharat’s TV show Nimki Mukhiya.
Raazi actor Shishir Sharma took to his Facebook account to share the news of her demise.
(Source: The Indian Express)
Volcanic Lava Crashes Through Roof of Tour Boat in Hawaii
A blob of hot volcanic lava struck an ocean tour boat just off the Big Island of Hawaii on Monday, 16 July, injuring nearly two dozen people in the worst casualty incident to date from the ongoing eruption of the Kilauea Volcano.
(Source: Hindustan Times)
Russian Woman Arrested in the US, Accused of Being a Spy
A 29-year-old Russian woman living in Washington has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to act as an agent of the Russian government while developing ties with American citizens and infiltrating political groups, the US Justice Department said on Monday, 16 July.
(Source: NDTV)
Nearly 30,000 Pakistani Hindus Eligible for PAN & Aadhar Cards
Nearly 30,000 Pakistani nationals, mostly Hindus, have been granted Long Time Visas (LTVs) since 2011, making them eligible to obtain PAN and Aadhaar cards as well as buy property.
In 2018 alone, till 17 July, 6,092 Pakistani nationals have been given LTVs in line with the Modi government's policy to help minorities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who come to India after facing alleged persecution in their home country.
(Source: The Economic Times)
Locals Rescue Family from a Submerged Car in Navi Mumbai
(Source: ANI)
Mayawati Fires BSP National Coordinator Jai Prakash Singh
BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday, 17 July, announced that the party’s national coordinator Jai Prakash Singh has been removed from his post with immediate effect.
Mayawati found out about BSP national coordinator Jai Prakash Singh's speech in which he spoke against ideology of BSP and also made personal remarks against leadership of rival parties. “It's his personal opinion. So he has been removed from his post with immediate effect”, Mayawati told the press.
(Source: ANI)
SC Asks Parliament to Draft New Law for Mob Lynching
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, 17 July, asked the Parliament to explore the drafting of a law to curb mob lynchings. The Supreme Court fixed the matter for further hearing on 28 August.
(Source: ANI)
SC Urges Centre to Expedite the Process of Appointment of Lokpal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, 17 July urged the central government to expedite the process of appointment of Lokpal and set up a search committee at once.
The Supreme Court fixed the matter for further hearing on 24 July. The court was hearing a contempt petition, filed by senior advocate Shanti Bhushan on behalf of NGO Common Cause, raising the issue of non-appointment of Lokpal despite the apex court's judgement of 27 April 2017.
(Source: News18)
At Least 14 Killed in Heat Wave in Japan
An intense heatwave killed at least 14 people over a three-day long weekend in Japan, media reported on Tuesday, 17 July and high temperatures hampered the recovery in flood-hit areas where more than 200 people died last week.
(Source: Reuters)
Mentally Deranged Woman Beaten up on "Child-Lifter" Charges in West Bengal
A mentally deranged woman was beaten up in Jalpaiguri district of North Bengal on suspicion of being child-lifter, police said on 17 July.
The incident occurred on Monday evening, 16 July at around 8 pm at Barogharia Gram Panchayat area in Dhupguri Block.
The bruised woman was taken to a hospital and was released after initial treatment.
(Source: PTI)
200 Dead, 25,000 Imprisoned in Bangladesh's War on Drugs
The death toll from Bangladesh's contentious Philippines-style war on drugs since May 2018 has hit 200, a local rights group said on Tuesday, 17 July, with some 25,000 others imprisoned.
Bangladesh launched the crackdown to smash the surging trade in "yaba", a cheap methamphetamine and caffeine pill, which authorities say has spread to almost every village and town.
But rights groups say that many of the victims are shot by police in cold blood and that the onslaught was in part being used as a cover to settle scores.
(Source: AFP)
Heavy Rains Lash Kerala, All Districts on High Alert
Over 12 people have been killed, while three others have been reported missing in the wake of heavy rains in Kerala.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has instructed district collectors to be on high alert following the heavy showers that are predicted to last till Friday, 20 July.
(Source: The News Minute)
Swami Agnivesh Attacked in Jharkhand
Swami Agnivesh was attacked by a group of men, believed to be BJP Yuva Morcha and ABVP workers, in Jharkhand.
EC Rejects AAP MLAs' Plea to Cross-Examine Petitioner
The Election Commission today rejected a plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs to cross-examine a petitioner, who sought their disqualification, to prove that they were not holding any office-of-profit. The Delhi AAP lawmakers had moved the plea on 16 May for cross-examination of petitioner Prashant Patel.
(Source: PTI)
BJP Appoints Anurag Thakur its Chief Whip in Lok Sabha
The BJP appointed Anurag Thakur, its MP from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, as the party's chief whip in the Lok Sabha. Thakur replaces Rakesh Singh, who was recently made Madhya Pradesh BJP president and is busy with election strategy in the poll-bound state.
(Source: PTI)
Suicide Bomber Kills 20 In North Afghanistan
An Afghan official said that an Islamic State suicide bomber killed 20 people, including a Taliban commander, in northern Afghanistan. The official of the Sar-i-Pul province, said the attack took place on Tuesday as village elders met with Taliban officials in the area.
(Source: AP)
Hima Das To Become The First Sports Ambassador of Assam
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today met the parents of ace sprinter Hima Das and announced that she would be appointed as the sports ambassador of Assam. Hima, who recently won gold at IAAF World Under-20 Championships at Tampere, Finland would be the first sports ambassador of the state.
(Source: PTI)
Congress To Induct 51 Members Into the New CWC
Rahul Gandhi will form a new Congress Working Committee (CWC) with a blend of 51 young and old leaders. The new CWC to have 23 members, 19 permanent invitees and 9 special invitees. The committee to hold its first meeting on 22 July.
(Soruce: PTI)
Kerala Church Sex scandal: SC Asks State Police Not to Arrest Priests Till 19 July
The Supreme Court today asked the Kerala police not to arrest two clergymen in connection with the sex scandal till July 19. Four priests attached to the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church are accused of sexually abusing a 34-year-old married women by using her confessional statement. Two priests are seeking anticipatory bail.
(Source: PTI)
5 Yuva Morcha Workers Arrested For Vandalising Tharoor's Office
Five activists of the BJP's youth wing were arrested today for defacing the office of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. This came after the workers raised slogans and poured black oil in front of Tharoor's office yesterday, demanding his apology for his controversial remarks on ‘Hindu Pakistan’.
(Source: PTI)
Trump Says He Has Confidence on US Agencies on Russia
US President Donald Trump, grappling with a torrent of criticism over his performance at a Helsinki summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said on Tuesday, 17 July that he misspoke at their joint news conference and meant to say he saw no reason why it was not Russia that interfered in the 2016 US election.
Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, said he had full faith and support for US intelligence agencies and accepted their conclusion that Russia meddled in the election.
But he said Russian actions had no impact on the outcome of the vote and the administration would work aggressively to protect the November 2018 congressional elections.
(With inputs from Reuters)