Latest LIVE: Delhi reports 678 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 3.98%

Live news updates: Active cases at 3,410, Positivity rate at 3.98 per cent

Live news updates: The two-day Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive meeting will start in Hyderabad today. The meeting will be attended by BJP national president JP Nadda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Ministers of 19 states and other BJP senior leaders at Hyderabad International Convention Centre. The entire city of Hyderabad has donned a saffron hue with the BJP flags and banners ahead of the party's mega show. 

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday removed Eknath Shinde who revolted against him and succeeded him as the new Maharashtra Chief Minister from the post of Shiv Sena leader. Shinde has been removed for indulging in "anti-party activities", said a Shiv Sena statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday during which he reiterated India's long-standing position on the Ukraine situation, favouring dialogue and diplomacy. During their telephonic conversation, the two leaders reviewed the implementation of the decisions taken during President Putin's visit to India in December 2021, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.

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Covid-19 cases keep rising in Tamil Nadu as state reports 2,533 new infections

Tamil Nadu on Saturday logged 2,533 new coronavirus cases, including a returnee from Assam, pushing the caseload to 34,80,103 till date, the health department said.

The death toll remained unchanged at 38,026 with nil fatalities reported in the last 24 hours, a medical bulletin said.

10:28 PM

Police have arrested the seventh accused in connection to chemist murder in Amravati

Police have arrested the seventh accused and the mastermind Shaikh Irfan Shaikh Rahim in connection to Umesh Kolhe murder case, said Nilima Araj, Police Inspector, City Kotwali PS, Amravati

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India sends 15th consignment of 2,500 MT of wheat to Afghanistan

India sends 15th consignment of 2,500 MT of wheat to Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance from government of India via Attari-Wagah border.

 

A total of 36,000 MTs of wheat has been sent so far. Out of 50,000 MT, only 14,000 MT is left to be dispatched, said Balbir Mangat, Joint Commissioner Customs.

9:43 PM

Kerala politician P C George arrested for sexual assault case; gets bail

Senior Kerala politician P C George, who was arrested by the police for alleged sexual assault, was granted bail by a Magisterial court in the city.

The 70-year-old politician was taken into custody by the Museum police from a guest house in the capital city this afternoon in a dramatic move, on a complaint filed by an accused in the solar panel case.

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Financial figures of the country are very encouraging: Dharmendra Pradhan

After Covid-19, the financial figures of the country are very encouraging. The country's exports have increased, FDI has increased in the country, said Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday.

 

In the last 8 years, many path breaking decisions have been taken in the country from GST to PLI, he said, adding the Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has just been passed in the BJP's National Working Committee meeting.

 

PM Modi's government has completed 8 years. Concern for the poor has been our priority in India, Pradhan said.

8:29 PM

Centre won't use CBI, ED against Kerala CM as BJP & CPM have an understanding: Rahul

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PM Modi to address public meeting in Hyderabad on July 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing a public meeting titled as 'Vijay Sankalpa Sabha' at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad here on July 3.

As the title of the meeting suggests, PM Modi may sound the poll bugle for the 2023 Assembly polls in Telangana to prepare the BJP cadre for the electoral contest.

7:56 PM

Delhi reports 678 fresh Covid-19 infections today

7:11 PM

Court sends Alt News' Zubair into judicial custody for 14 days

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) of Patiala House Court of Delhi dismisses the bail petition of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair. Court sends him into judicial custody for 14 days

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For now, wary US treads water with transformed Covid-19

The fast-changing coronavirus has kicked off summer in the U.S. with lots of infections but relatively few deaths compared to its prior incarnations.

Covid-19 is still killing hundreds of Americans each day, but is not nearly as dangerous as it was last fall and winter.

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Adityanath reaches Hyderabad to attend BJP meet

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Hyderabad on Saturday to attend the National Working Committee meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

After leaving for Hyderabad, Adityanath tweeted, "Departed from Lucknow today to attend the two-day national executive meeting of the BJP being held in Hyderabad while cherishing many sacred memories of Sanatan culture."

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PM Modi arrives at Hyderabad Convention Centre

4:41 PM

Two-day National Executive meet of the BJP commences in Hyderabad

4:23 PM

Metropolitan court sends Teesta Setalvad, RB Sreekumar to 14-day judicial custody

3:45 PM

Kerala: Case registered against ex-MLA PC George on charges of sexual harassment

Case registered against ex-MLA PC George on charges of sexual harassment & outraging modesty. The complainant is also accused in a scam case. Case registered under IPC sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty)& 354 A