Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS | Death Toll From Israeli Strikes On Gaza Rises To 4, Militant Group Says Commander Dead
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Palestinian Health Ministry on Friday said that the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza rose to 4. Militant group said that the commander was dead in the attacks, news agency Associated Press reported.
Israeli military has launched air strikes on Gaza Strip on Friday, news agency AFP quoted army and witnesses as saying.
Taiwan Defence Ministry says as many as 68 Chinese planes, 13 warships crossed median line on Friday, news agency AFP reported.
One Army Jawan and one civilian got injured in the Kulgam encounter. Search in the area is still going on. Further details shall follow, ANI reported the police as stating.
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu clarifies that MPs don't enjoy any immunity from arrest in criminal cases when House is in session and they cannot avoid summons issued by law enforcement agencies, PTI reported.
Chandigarh: Water cannon being used by police personnel to disperse Congress leaders & workers amid protest
SSC recruitment scam | Former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his close aide Arpita Mukherjee arrived at the City Sessions Court, in Kolkata
CBI sends notice to Birbhum TMC President Anubrata Mondal for questioning in cattle smuggling case. He has been asked to appear in the CBI office at Nizam's Palace in Kolkata on Monday, ANI reported citing CBI sources.
China sanctions US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over Taiwan visit- foreign ministry, reports AFP
Delhi | Congress MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, detained at Police Lines Kingsway Camp. Congress is holding nationwide protests today on the issues of inflation and unemployment.
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) informs Supreme Court that no trees are being cut for the construction of a metro car shed in the Aarey Forest area in Mumbai, ANI reported.
SG Tushar Mehta, appearing for MMRCL, assures SC that no trees cut since 2019 and will not be cut in the Aarey area till the next date of hearing. Supreme Court takes into record the statement and posts the case filed against cutting of trees for a hearing on August 10.
Before she was detained, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi jumped over a police barricade placed near AICC headquarter during the party protest
Police Detain Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra From Outside AICC HQ In Delhi
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm. Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm
China's Taiwan military drills 'a significant escalation': US state secretary Antony Blinken.
Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district: Police.
Several Congress MPs including Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor detained by police during a protest against the Central government on price rise and unemployment
"MPs cannot avoid summons of law enforcement agencies in criminal cases when the session is on or otherwise. As law-abiding citizens, it's our duty to respect law & legal procedure": Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said in a reference to ED summons to Congress MPs, ANI reported.
Body of a 32-year-old student was found hanging inside a hostel room at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), today morning, ANI reported. Prima facie it appears to be a case of suicide, further investigation underway, Pune Police officials said.
Inflation has risen beyond the limit, this is why we're fighting: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the party holds nationwide protests against inflation and unemployment.
Piped cooking gas price hiked by Rs 2.63 per unit in Delhi due to rise in input costs: IGL
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's wife Varsha Raut summoned by ED to appear before them tomorrow, 6th August in connection with Patra Chawl case, ANI reported.
More than 40,000 foreigners overstayed in India after expiry of their visas in 2020, shows Union Home Ministry data, as reported by PTI.
Delhi | Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge wears a black kurta and turban in protest against price rise and unemployment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a meeting with top ministers in Parliament to discuss the government strategy. Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Pralhad Joshi, and Anurag Singh Thakur are among those present in the meeting with PM, ANI reported.
In an apparent dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Hitler had also won elections...Give me the entire system, then I will show you how elections are won."
"Hitler had also won elections, he too used to win elections. How did he use to do it? He had control of all of Germany's institutions...Give me the entire system, then I will show you how elections are won," says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Inflation is projected at 6.7% in 2022-23; CPI inflation for Q1- 2023-24 is projected at 5% : RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
RBI retains its economic growth projection at 7.2 per cent for current fiscal.
Delhi Police denies permission to Congress for holding protest, says prohibitory orders are in force in New Delhi district, PTI reported officials as saying.
Section 144 CrPC was imposed in the entire area of the New Delhi district except for Jantar Mantar, ANI reported.
Rupee rises 46 paise to 78.94 against US dollar in early trade, PTI reported.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss India-China border issue, stating that the "Union Government should clarify its stance on restoration of status quo ante prevailing on the LAC prior to May 5, 2020 and progress made pursuant thereto", ANI reported.
Delhi: Police officials brief security personnel at Vijay Chowk, ahead of Congress' nationwide protest over unemployment & inflation
Congress workers protest over inflation at the party office in Delhi.
Bihar: The death toll due to consumption of spurious liquor in Chhapra rises to 8, ANI reported.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing US officials from travelling there, reports AP.
The Congress party will hold a nationwide protest today against inflation, unemployment, and other issues. The party plans a 'Chalo Rashtrapati Bhavan' march from Parliament to President's House. Members of Congress Working Committee and other senior leaders are likely to gherao the prime minister's residence.
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Mamata Banerjee Scheduled To Meet PM Modi, Prez Murmu Today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived here on Thursday on a four-day visit and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss multiple issues, including GST dues for her state.
Banerjee, who is also the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, met her party's MPs and discussed with them the current session of Parliament and the road to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, sources close to news agency PTI said.
She also sought from them suggestions for the names of the seven new districts in West Bengal announced by her recently, they said. On Friday, Banerjee is also scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu. In her meeting with Modi, she is likely to discuss the GST dues for West Bengal, sources said.
Traffic Movement To Take Hit In Delhi As Congress To Stage Mass Protest
Traffic movement will be affected on some stretches of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday as the Congress is all set to stage a mass protest against price rise, unemployment and GST hike, officials told news agency PTI.
The city traffic police on Thursday said special arrangements have been made and diversions will be suggested as per expected spots of congestion on major roads. Vehicular traffic will be affected on Akbar Road and parts of Ashoka Road and Raisina Road, traffic officials said.
The Congress has planned a mass protest against price rise, unemployment and GST rate hike on essential items on August 5, wherein it will take out a march towards the Rashtrapati Bhawan and gherao the prime minister's residence.
RBI Likely To Raise Interest Rate Today After MPC Meet
The Reserve Bank of India's rate-setting panel earlier this week began its three-day deliberations on the next bi-monthly monetary policy amid expectations of at least a 35-basis-point hike in the interest rate to check high inflation.
If raised, it will be the third consecutive hike in the repo rate - the short-term rate at which the RBI lends money to banks. The central bank has already announced to gradually withdraw its accommodative monetary policy stance.
Headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce its decision on August 5.
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