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Myanmar experienced a seismic event today at approximately 10:01 pm local time, as an earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale shook the region. The National Centre for Seismology reported the earthquake, prompting residents and authorities to be on alert.
In a recent statement, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu expressed his firm stance against the perceived influence of Governors and Lieutenant Governors over elected representatives.
The National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC) team from the National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a thorough inspection at the site of the recent restaurant explosion in Shimla. Today, they meticulously collected evidence from the scene of the incident and collaborated with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the evidence already gathered.
Senior Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of frequent visits to Rajasthan due to fear that if his party is defeated in the state, it will lose support across the entire country. Randhawa's remarks come amid escalating political tensions and ahead of important state elections.
The National Centre for Seismology reported that an earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter Scale struck Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, today at approximately 6:34 pm.
A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight carrying 174 passengers experienced a malfunction in the aircraft's air conditioning system shortly after takeoff from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala. As a precautionary measure, the flight returned to the airport at 3:52 pm after departing at 1:19 pm.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in a momentous event today as he virtually joined the foundation laying programme of a grand Lord Rama statue in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at 21 locations in Tamil Nadu today, targeting the homes of five absconding Proclaimed Offenders (POs) and suspects allegedly involved in the PFI conspiracy case. The case is connected to the heinous assassination of a man who had protested against forcible conversions by the banned outfit.
Congress leaders, including Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, have been outspoken in their criticism of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, as well as the Trinamool Congress (TMC). According to BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, these developments indicate that the so-called opposition unity is beginning to fray. Poonawalla claims that the alliance was formed artificially in order to boost Rahul Gandhi's political prospects.
Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar says, "...Democracy is about dialogue, discussion, deliberation and debate to secure the public good. Surely, Democracy cannot be disturbance & disruption...I am pained and anguished to indicate to you that disruption and disturbance have been weaponised as strategic means to taint the temples of Democracy, that should be functional to secure justice for the people at large. There cannot be an alibi for not making Parliament functional every second. People of the country are paying a huge price for it...When there is a disruption of Parliament on a particular day, there can't be a question hour. Question hour is a mechanism to generate accountability and transparency in governance..."
Union Minister Jitendra Singh weighed in on the Manipur incident, echoing the Prime Minister's sentiments. "I believe, as the Prime Minister has stated, that the entire country is saddened and ashamed by this incident." No one will be spared, he has stated..." The incident in Manipur has sparked widespread concern, and both the Prime Minister and the Union Minister have stated that those responsible will face harsh punishment.
"In the last few years, over 190 fact-finding teams were sent by the BJP to West Bengal. How many times has the BJP sent those teams when such incidents happen in BJP-ruled states?" says TMC leader Santanu Sen on BJP's fact-finding team constituted to inquire about the violence against women during panchayat polls in West Bengal.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets the leaders of Tribal Society, Scheduled Caste Society, and depositors of Sahara India in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
"Missiles against peaceful cities, against residential buildings, a cathedral," Zelensky said, as per AFP.
He added, "There will definitely be a retaliation against Russian terrorists for Odesa. They will feel this retaliation."
A massive fire broke out at Spencer Mall in Asansol, West Bengal. More details are awaited.
NIA searches underway at SDPI president Nellai Mubarak's residence in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in connection with the February 5, 2019 murder of one Ramalingam, who had opposed the Dawah work of leaders of PFI.
A child fell into a borewell in Kul village of Nalanda in Bihar. A rescue operation is underway.
Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary on silent protest against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, "You can take away Rahul Gandhi's (Lok Sabha) membership, his house but he won't be afraid. Through 'Maun Satyagraha'."
AAP MP Raghav Chadha, says "Today, I have written a letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar opposing the introduction of the Bill replacing the Delhi Ordinance. The introduction of the Bill in Rajya Sabha to replace the Delhi Ordinance is impermissible for three important reasons. I hope the Chairman will not permit the introduction of the Bill and direct the government to withdraw it."
Uddhav Thackeray Faction leader Sanjay Raut on opposition alliance says, "Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is not going anywhere, and BJP is spreading rumour about all this..."
PM Narendra Modi likely to inaugurate redeveloped ITPO complex, which will host G20 leaders' meet, on July 26, reports PTI citing official sources.
Elon Musk is planning to replace the Twitter bird logo with an X.
He tweeted, "To embody the imperfections in us all that make us unique. If a good enough X logo is posted tonight, we’ll make go live worldwide tomorrow. And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds."
The 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit will be jointly organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of MP, Pawan Hans Ltd and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on 25th July in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. It will be inaugurated by MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia: Ministry of Civil Aviation
NIA conducts searches at multiple locations across Tamil Nadu in connection with the 2019 murder of a former Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) functionary Ramalingam in Thanjavur district.
Maharashtra | A Gondia-based international cricket bookie lured a businessman to invest in doctored betting apps and then duped him to the tune of over Rs 58 crores. Nagpur Police raided his residence at Kaka Chowk and seized more than Rs 17 crores in cash, gold weighing around 4 kg and 200 kg silver. The accused fled before police raided his residence. Further investigation underway: Amitesh Kumar, CP Nagpur
Security heightened in Uttar Dinajpur's Islampur area in West Bengal as a 12 hours general strike has been called by BJYM in Islampur.
BJYM State President Indranil Khan claims that a party worker from Uttar Dinajpur's Islampur was stabbed to death at his shop.
Surajit Sen, BJP District vice-president, Uttar Dinajpur says "Yesterday, a cloth dealer was stabbed to death for protesting against some goons associated with TMC who were demanding money from him. He died before reaching the hospital. We have called for a general strike in the Islampur area. We have requested locals in Islampur to support the strike"
DCW chief Swati Maliwal, says, "I wrote to the Manipur Govt that I want to visit the state and meet the survivors of sexual assault. I have received a letter from the Manipur Govt where they have suggested me to postpone my visit as the law and order situation in the state is not good. I only want to visit Manipur to help the victims. I am appealing to the State Govt to allow me to visit Manipur and arrange my visit to the relief camps where these victims are staying."
"I have decided to visit Manipur and I am appealing to the State Govt not to stop me but make arrangements so that I can meet the sexual assault survivors so that we can reach out to them and provide all possible help," she added.
She said, "I will also visit Rajasthan and West Bengal if such cases come from these states. I am visiting Manipur as an activist and to make sure that these survivors get help. I assure the Manipur Govt that I am not going there to create any problems. It is important that I visit Manipur and I am visiting Manipur."
A Ukrainian drone strike Saturday caused a massive explosion at an ammunition depot in Russia-annexed Crimea, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes in the latest attack since Moscow canceled a landmark grain deal amid Kyiv’s grinding efforts to retake its occupied territories, reports AP.
Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters rallied in Tel Aviv and near parliament in Jerusalem, intensifying action against a controversial judicial reform bill that faces a final vote early next week, reports AFP
Meghalaya Dy CM Prestone Tynsong says, "We had a joint regional committee meeting of Assam and Meghalaya...We have taken a decision relating to three areas of differences. Both sides gave presentations and we discussed all the details. We instructed both the Dy Commissioners from Assam side and Meghalaya side to go for the detailed works. We have decided that on 25th August, we will meet again and on 26th August we will go for site inspection."
"Today's meeting was good. We have decided to meet on August 25 again and before that, both the Deputy Commissioners will visit the concerned areas. We will jointly visit the Dimoria site on August 26...": Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora
Four people were killed and 10 injured after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall in western Moscow, reports Reuters
At least one person was killed and 15 wounded in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, the governor of the region said early Sunday, reported AFP.
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Manipur Violence: Tribal Belt In Gujarat To Observe Bandh On July 23
A bandh will be observed in Gujarat's tribal belt on Sunday in protest of ethnic violence and atrocities against women in Manipur, news agency PTI reported citing a tribal leader. According to a party spokesperson, the opposition Congress has decided to support the bandh in protest of the ruling BJP's "failure" to control the situation in the north-eastern state. Several tribal outfits, including Adivasi Ekta Manch, have joined forces to call for a shutdown in Gujarat's tribal-dominated districts.
"On Sunday, a bandh will be observed in the tribal belt in Gujarat as per the call given by the tribal community to protest against violence and atrocities against women in Manipur; Madhya Pradesh urination incident, and atrocities on tribals in Gujarat," said tribal leader Praful Vasava, who recently resigned from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), PTI quoted him as saying.
He stated that the call for a shutdown was made with the consensus of various tribal and other socio-political organisations, rather than under the banner of any single organisation or political party.
Delhi Metro's Blue Line Operations To Be Regulated For Maintenance Work On Sunday
The Delhi Metro has announced that train operations on a section of the busy Blue Line between Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House metro stations will be restricted on Sunday, 23 July. The decision is part of planned maintenance work to ensure the line's smooth operation and safety. As a result of this regulation, train services between Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House stations will be temporarily suspended until 6 a.m. on the specified date. The Barakhamba Road Metro station will also be closed during this time until train services resume.
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