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Latest News LIVE: Isolated to scattered to light-moderate rain likely over Karnataka

Isolated to scattered to light-moderate rains are likely over Karnataka on Sunday, informed the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC).

 

The KSNDMC also said that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) is likely to witness isolated light to moderate rains with generally cloudy skies.

 

The state also witnessed widespread rain on Saturday, with the highest rainfall recorded in Ballari district's Gudikote district at 178 millimetres.

7:16 PM

Assam flood toll rises to 102 with 5 more deaths, 25 lakh people affected: Bulletin

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RBI may go for further 25 bps rate cut in August policy meeting: Experts

The Reserve Bank is likely to go for a minimum 25 basis points cut in key lending rate in the forthcoming monetary policy review in view of the pressing need to revive the coronavirus-hit economy, feel experts.

 

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by RBI Governor, is scheduled to meet for three days beginning August 4 and will announce its decision on August 6.

 

The central bank has been taking steps proactively to limit the damage to the economy caused by the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns to prevent the spread of the disease. READ MORE...

6:51 PM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas in Gorakhpur

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Army commemorates 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Army on Sunday commemorated 21 years of its victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war of 1999 as it joined the nation in remembering the heroes of "Operation Vijay", officials said.

 

A grateful nation today remembered the heroes of Operation Vijay, on the 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, which is celebrated every year on 26 July, Srinagar-based defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said. He said the occasion commemorates the glorious victory of the Indian armed forces against the Pakistan Army intruders in the Kargil, Drass and Batalik sectors in 1999.

 

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps laid a wreath at the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass on behalf of the nation and paid tribute to the gallant heroes, Col Kalia said.

 

6:30 PM

PM Narendra Modi sends China a message, cites Pakistan fate at Kargil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi seemingly took a sharp and veiled swipe at China while referring to "land grab" efforts by Pakistan during the Kargil War and its final fate. Using Sanskrit phrases, Modi in his signature style, sent out a word of caution to the dragon while talking about "backstabbing" by Pakistan.

 

Addressing his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on the occasion of 21st anniversary of Kargil War victory, the Prime Minister was in his words. He cited a Sanskrit phrase "Bairu akaran sab kahu sau, Jo kar heet anheet tahu sau" which roughly translates into "dusht" (wicked) who thinks evil of even those who mean "good".

 

This powerful assertion comes soon after Modi used the term "Bharat ki bhoomi hathyane" (land grab) by Pakistan during the Kargil War, which Modi said was an effort to "divert attention from its internal quarrels". While the Prime Minister was hitting out at Pakistan which was met with India's resolute force, the subtle message to China was unmissable.

6:14 PM

Bihar floods update: Darbhanga-Samastipur road inundated with floodwater

Floodwater entered Darbhanga-Samastipur main road connecting both districts near Dilahi village creating traffic issues on the stretch. Locals said water has entered into their houses and are forced to come to the roads for shelter.

 

"Water has entered into our houses that's why we are out on the roads. The government has not come helped us yet," Mahesh, a local resident told ANI.

 

Waterlogging was also seen at Darbhanga's Sadar Block Office.

5:59 PM

Assam floods LIVE: Water level of river Brahmaputra has now begun to recede in the Guwahati region

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Assam floods: 129 animal casualties reported at Kaziranga National Park, Tiger Reserve

A total of 129 animal casualties have been reported at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Bokakhat due to drowning and other reasons, according to the Assam government.

 

"129 animal casualties reported at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Bokahat due to drowning and other reasons, so far," said Government of Assam.

 

The animals which have been rescued include 14 rhinos, five wild buffaloes, eight wild boars, two swamp deer, 95 hog deer, a sambar, three porcupines, and a Python.

 

The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has said that the death toll has reached 96. Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam's various districts for the fourth time this year.

 

A total of 2,543 villages is reeling from the effects of the rising waters of the Brahmaputra, among its other tributaries, which have affected 1,22,573.16 hectares of crop. There are 50,136 people residing in 496 relief camps in the state.

5:30 PM

Congress alleges Rajasthan governor stalling assembly session at the behest of Centre

The Congress on Sunday accused the Rajasthan Governor of resorting to the "worst kind of obstruction of democracy" by raising "superficial and motivated" queries on Ashok Gehlot government's demand for convening a session of the state assembly, according to a PTI report.

 

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said his party wants a floor test in the state assembly and is "begging" for it, but the governor is not convening the House and "delaying" the trust vote allegedly at the behest of the central government.

 

He also cited Supreme Court judgements and several precedents including those of Rajasthan assembly with regard to the convening of the assembly session to assert that the Governor cannot act of his own and can only do so with the advice of the Cabinet.

 

"Such superficial, clearly motivated, digressive and extraneous queries establish beyond doubt that they are coming from the highest authorities of the central government and being parroted without change as His Master's Voice from Raj Bhawan, Jaipur.

5:19 PM

Pakistan Army shells forward areas along LoC in J&K's Poonch district: Defence spokesperson

4:57 PM

Australia to allow 200,000 less migrants in 2020-21, Indians impacted

Australia's migration intake will drop significantly to 31,000 in 2020-21 from 232,000 in 2018-19 due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, impacting thousands of Indians planning to emigrate to this country.

 

While the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Australian economy are still evolving, migration, which is a key driver of the economy, has been hit following the travel bans and border closures imposed earlier this year since the contagion began.

 

The Australian Economic and Fiscal Update report, released on Thursday by the treasury department, said that the Net Overseas Migration (NOM) is significantly affected by the international travel restrictions and constraints on the ability of applications to meet visa application requirements. READ MORE...

 

4:39 PM

On Kargil Vijay Diwas 2020, France pays tribute to the Indian armed forces

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FPIs remain net sellers in Indian mkts, withdraw Rs 86 crore in July so far

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained net sellers in Indian markets in July so far on account of both domestic and global factors, including rising number of coronavirus cases and increasing tension between the US and China.

 

According to the depositories data, overseas investors invested Rs 2,336 crore in equities but pulled out Rs 2,422 crore from the debt segment, leading to net outflows of Rs 86 crore from Indian markets between July 1-24.

 

In the previous month, FPIs were net buyers to the tune of Rs 24,053 crore. READ MORE...

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Nidan Singh, who was kidnapped a month ago, arrives in Delhi