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5:49 PM

NHRC issues notice to DG Prisons, Bihar over allegations of poor quality of food being served

5:46 PM

Plea on audit of advertisement expenditure incurred by Delhi govt; SC asks petitioner to move HC

The Supreme Court Monday asked a petitioner, who was seeking an audit of the advertisement expenditure incurred by the Delhi government, to approach the high court here.

The apex court observed that these are matters with which the high courts are competent to deal.

5:24 PM

DGCA conducts spot checks on 48 SpiceJet aircraft; finds no major safety violation: Govt

Aviation regulator DGCA conducted 53 spot checks on 48 SpiceJet aircraft between July 9 and July 13 but it did not find any major safety violations, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh said Monday.

"However, as a safety measure, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered SpiceJet to use certain identified aircraft (10) for operations only after confirming to the regulator that all reported defects/malfunctions are rectified," Singh said in his written reply in Rajya Sabha.

5:22 PM

Govt refutes Oppn's allegations of not giving appropriate seat to Mallikarjun Kharge

The government on Monday refuted Opposition's allegations of not giving appropriate seat to Mallikarjun Kharge during swearing-in ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu, saying that the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha was given seat in front row at par with Cabinet ministers.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh tweeted a letter written to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, saying that Kharge was made to sit in a seat not commensurate with the position he holds.

5:14 PM

Big day for democracy as new President from tribal community sworn in: PM Modi

Today is a very big day for our democracy as the new President has been sworn in. For the first time after independence, a woman from tribal community is going to lead our country, said PM Narendra Modi addressing a programme marking the 10th death anniversary of late Harmohan Singh Yadav

 

When the country's democracy was crushed during the Emergency, all the major parties came together and fought to save the Constitution. Chaudhary Harmohan Singh Yadav Ji was also a fighting soldier of that struggle, he added.

4:05 PM

4 Congress MPs suspended from Lok Sabha for entire session

4 Congress MPs have been suspended from Lok Sabha for entire after protests, slogans against price hike

3:20 PM

Murmu's election is testimony to vibrancy of Indian democracy: Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday congratulated Droupadi Murmu on being sworn in as the 15th President of India, saying her election to the highest office is a testimony to the vibrancy and strength of Indian democracy.

He also extended his best wishes to her for a successful and fulfilling tenure as the "First Citizen" of India.

"Heartiest congratulations to Smt Droupadi Murmu ji on being sworn in as the 15th President of India. Her election to the highest office is a testimony to the vibrancy and strength of Indian democracy," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu.

3:18 PM

Congress calls meet ahead of Sonia Gandhi's second appearance at ED

A day ahead of Sonia Gandhi's appearance at the Enforcement Directorate office here, the Congress on Monday has called a meeting of the party leaders to prepare for protests. The party has asked its workers to hold a peaceful 'satyagraha'.

The meeting will be held in the evening and leaders have been asked to attend to discuss strategy on the issue.

2:52 PM

Govt ready to discuss issues raised by Oppn MPs: Om Birla tells protesting members

The government is ready to discuss issues raised by the Opposition MPs, people want Parliament to function, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tells protesting members

 

2:51 PM

CBI arrests 4 for duping people for Rs 100 cr for giving them RS seats

CBI arrests four persons for allegedly duping a number of people to the tune of Rs 100 cr on the pretext of falsely assuring them for an arrangement of seats in Rajya Sabha, appointment as Governor, appointment as Chairman in different govt orgs under Central govt, reports ANI quoting CBI sources

2:24 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 3pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 3 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs

 

2:10 PM

Every word in her speech had a meaning: Gehlot on Murmu's speech

"Every word in her speech had a meaning. I am very impressed," says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on President Droupadi Murmu's address.
"The views expressed by a tribal woman are commendable. I hope she meets the commitment she made to the nation today," Gehlot says. 

1:49 PM

Bengaluru Police arrests suspected terrorist, further investigation underway

Bengaluru Police arrests a suspected terrorist belonging to a terrorist organisation, further investigation is underway. His local accomplices have been interrogated by police, says Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra

 

1:18 PM

Trainee aircraft crashes in Pune's Kadbanwadi, pilot injured

A trainee aircraft crashed in a farm in Kadbanwadi village of Indapur taluka in Pune district today around 11.30am. 22-yr-old trainee pilot, Bhavika Rathod injured. Probe initiated, reports ANI.

 

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Vivo India indulged in money laundering to destabilise India's financial system: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) tells the Delhi High Court through an affidavit that Vivo India indulged in money laundering to destabilise the financial system and challenge the integrity and sovereignty of the country.