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Parameswaran Iyer, who had spearheaded the implementation of the flagship USD 20 billion Swachh Bharat Mission, on Monday took charge as the CEO of NITI Aayog.
A 1981-batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, Iyer has worked with both the public and private sectors, according to an official statement.
He was secretary in the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation during 2016–20.
According to the official sources, ED summoned Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi to join the investigation in the National Herald case on July 21, news agency ANI reported.
According to Israeli police spokesperson Mikhail Zingerman, at least 16,000 police personnel would be deployed to provide security during US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel. From the 13th to the 16th of July, US President Joe Biden will visit Israel.
"During the visit, sixteen thousand police officers will be participating. This is an unparalleled figure "Zingerman stated at a press conference.
According to the police spokesperson, officers will maintain safety, public order, and uninterrupted traffic, and one of their primary responsibilities will be to limit "the harm to the level and regular rhythm of life of the citizens."
Mohammadi Sessions Court sends Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair to 14-day judicial custody. He was presented before the court through video conferencing from Sitapur Jail. Sections 153B, 505(1)(B), 505(2) added to the FIR against him, ANI reported.
Defence Minister Rajnath meets Opposition leaders over Agnipath scheme.
Congress to seek disqualification of Michael Lobo and Digambar Kamat: Goa Congress chief
Rain lashes parts of the National Capital.
Long queues at fuel stations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Locals claim they wait for 4-5 days in queues to get fuel
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha reviews arrangments for Amarnath yatra
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited the families of two women who lost their lives in the Amarnath cave cloudburst
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to enquire about the dire situation created by widespread and heavy rains in the state, Gujarat CM PRO informed.
Gujarat Chief Minister gave full details to Prime Minister Modi about the heavy rains that have lashed out across the state in the last 48 hours, especially in the South and Central Gujarat region & the situation that has arisen as a result of the same.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that the Union Government would provide all necessary help including NDRF to tackle the situation.
Two terrorists were gunned down in the Awantipora encounter. Search going on. Further details shall follow: J&K Police said, as reported by ANI.
"Terrorist Kaiser Koka neutralised. Identification of 2nd terrorist being ascertained. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 01 USA-made rifle (M-4 Carbine), 01 pistol, and other materials have been recovered," J&K Police informed.
Jammu & Kashmir | An encounter has started at the Wandakpora area of Awantipora, ANI reported. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow, Police said.
Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray writes to 15 Shiv Sena MLAs, thanking them for their support during tough times, without surrendering to the pressure of threats or offers. He has also called for a meeting with all Shiv Sena MPs at his residence 'Matoshree,' today.
1993 Mumbai blasts: SC says Centre bound to release gangster Abu Salem as per assurance given to Portugal on completion of 25 year sentence, PTI reported.
Special CBI Court rejects default bail application filed by Maharashtra's former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, in a corruption case, ANI reported.
Goa Cong moves its 5 MLAs to undisclosed location ahead of Assembly session; to announce new leader of opposition, PTI reported.
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena camp mentions its plea before the Supreme Court challenging the election of the new Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly.
Supreme Court asks Solicitor General to inform Maharashtra Assembly Speaker not to take any decision till the plea is decided by the bench. The top court has said that this matter will require the constitution of a bench & will take some time to be listed. The matter will not be listed tomorrow.
AIADMK general council meet revives General Secretary post, picks Edappadi K Palaniswami as interim General Secretary. GC meet empowers Palaniswami to steer the party, as a single supreme leader in his position as interim General Secretary
Sensex down by 307.6 points, currently at 54,174.24; Nifty dips by 89.80; currently at 16,130.80
Tamil Nadu | AIADMK leader E Palaniswami reaches party office in Vanagaram for the General Council meeting
Madras HC gives green signal for AIADMK general council meeting to be held today; rejects plea by O Panneerselvam to stall the meeting which proposes to revive interim general secretary post and abolish coordinator as well as joint coordinator posts.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially informed PM Ranil Wickremesinghe that he will be resigning as previously announced: Sri Lanka PM's office
Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident near the holy cave, resumed on Monday morning. A fresh batch of Amarnath pilgrims has started to move from the Jammu base camp. "We are filled with energy and will not go back without the 'darshan' of Baba. We have full faith in Bhole Baba and are waiting for the darshan of Baba. We are happy that the Yatra has resumed. CRPF and other personnel have guided us to move ahead safely," said the pilgrims.
Japan's governing party & its coalition partner score a major victory in a parliamentary election imbued with meaning after the assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe
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Contempt Case: Supreme Court Order On Quantum Of Sentence To Vijay Mallya
The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on the term of punishment in the contempt of court case against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. Mallya is accused of being involved in a Rs 9,000-crore bank loan scam involving his Kingfisher airline and has been convicted in a contempt of court case. The court found him guilty of contempt for sending $40 million to his children's accounts defying court orders.
According to the cause list of July 11 uploaded on the apex court's website, a bench of Justices UU Lalit, Ravindra S Bhat and PS Narasimha will pronounce the order. Justice Lalit, Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice P.S. Narasimha had on March 10 reserved its decision on fixing the quantum of sentence to be awarded to the accused.
Supreme Court To Hear Poet Varavara Rao's Permanent Medical Bail Plea On Monday
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday an appeal, moved by Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case accused and Telegu poet Varavara Rao, challenging a Bombay High Court order rejecting his request for permanent medical bail, news agency PTI reported. As per the report, a three-judge bench of Justices U U Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat, and Sudhanshu Dhulia is likely to take up the matter. The Bombay High Court had on April 13, rejected Rao’s appeal for permanent bail and permission to shift to Hyderabad in Telangana, citing ill health and high expenses in Mumbai.
According to the report, senior advocate Anand Grover on behalf of the former professor and a poet sought an urgent hearing on the matter pointing out that Rao’s interim bail, granted by the Bombay high court in April, ends on July 13.
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