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Indian, Chinese troops completed disengagement at most locations, says China

Indian and Chinese frontline troops have completed disengagement at most locations, the Chinese government said on Tuesday, adding that the preparation is underway to hold the next round of military-level talks to resolve the border issues, according to an ANI report.

 

"Chinese and Indian border troops on the frontline have disengaged in most locations. The 5th round of commander-level talks is currently under preparation to resolve the remaining issues," Chinese state media Global Times quoted Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin as saying.

 

On Friday, India and China had held the 17th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) and agreed that early and complete disengagement of the troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), de-escalation from India-China border areas and full restoration of peace and tranquillity was essential for the smooth overall development of bilateral relations.

 

The meeting came after it was reported that Chinese troops People's Liberation Army (PLA) were reluctant to de-escalate the situation on LAC as it has a continued deployment of around 40,000 troops in its front and depth areas for the Eastern Ladakh sector.

 

6:57 PM

92.69% students clear Class 10 exams of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education

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Rajasthan govt sticks to July 31 as Assembly session date, informs governor

Sticking to its guns, the Rajasthan government told Governor Kalraj Mishra it wanted the legislative Assembly to meet on July 31 (which is Eid, a national holiday) and promised to meet all other conditions laid out by the governor in relation to Covid-19.

 

Chief Minister (CM) Ashok Gehlot called a meeting of his Cabinet and discussed the matter internally before drafting a reply to the governor.

 

“The Cabinet wants the Assembly session from July 31. The proposal is being sent to the governor,” Transport Minister Pratap Singh told reporters in Jaipur after the meeting. READ MORE...

 

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Latest News LIVE update: 2.5 million people displaced by Bihar floods

Torrential rain in the catchment areas of Bihar and Nepal has aggravated the flood situation in the state with almost all major rivers flowing above the danger mark. Nearly 2.5 million people have been displaced in the state. Despite relief and rescue operations by the Bihar government people are in dire straits. Traffic has been affected in many areas.

 

According to a report by the water resources department on Tuesday, the water level of the Kosi, near Veerpur barrage, was at a dangerous level at 8 a.m. Similarly, the water level in the Gandak river has crossed the danger mark near Balmikinagar barrage.

 

Rivers such as the Bagmati, Budhi Gandak, Kamla Balan and Ganga are flowing above the danger mark in many areas. People have left their homes and taken refuge in higher areas.

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French Ambassador hands over medical supplies to Secretary-General of Indian Red Cross Society

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News channels must take permission to hold programmes in Ayodhya on August 5: Administration

The Ayodhya district administration has told news channels that litigants in the Ayodhya land dispute case should not be part of any discussions that they broadcast from here during the 'Bhumi Pujan' for the Ram temple on August 5, according to a PTI report.

 

In an advisory, it also said that if channels are broadcasting a debate or programme from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh during the ground breaking ceremony, there should be no comments against any person or religion.

 

News channels have to take prior permission to hold any programme and also submit an undertaking to authorities, according to the advisory.

 

"We have issued an advisory to news channels as they have to take prior permission from the magistrate for holding programmes, they will be allowed limited numbers of panelists and no public or viewers will be allowed to attend the broadcast or recording," Deputy Director, Information, Murli Dhar Singh told PTI.

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Indian Army's bomb disposal squad neutralises two live Pakistani bombs in Jammu and Kashmir

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Reliance to pay up to Rs 27,000 crore for Future Group retail chains: Report

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd will pay between Rs 24,000 crore and Rs 27,000 crore ($3.2-$3.6 billion) to buy the Indian retail chains owned by Future Group, Mint newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with details of the deal.

 

Asia's richest man, Ambani has been buoyed by investments close to $20 billion from backers including Google and Facebook in his oil-to-telecoms conglomerate, and is seeking to strengthen his hand in India's huge retail sector.

 

Reliance's existing retail operation already runs close to 12,000 stores, including a cash-and-carry wholesale business, in over 6,700 Indian towns and cities. READ MORE...

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Owaisi opposes Modi's participation in 'Bhoomi pujan' event of Ram temple

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's possible attendance to the 'Bhoomi pujan' ceremony of the Ram temple at Ayodhya on August 5 would mean violation of his constitutional oath, even as VHP called for celebrations on that day.

 

In a tweet, Owaisi said, "Attending Bhoomi Pujan in official capacity will be a violation of @PMOIndia's constitutional oath. Secularism is part of the Basic Structure of Constitution."

 

According to members of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Ayodhya on August 5 for the "bhoomi pujan" (ground breaking ceremony) to begin the construction of the Ram temple. READ MORE...

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Results of SSC (10th standard) of Maharashtra state board to be declared tomorrow

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Bhoomi pujan: Asaduddin Owaisi opposes PM Modi's 'participation'; VHP calls for celebrations

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Govt taking steps to attract FDI in Infra to address liquidity crunch: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the government is making efforts to attract FDI in infrastructure sector to address liquidity crunch faced by the COVID-19-hit economy.

 

The Road Transport, Highways and MSME minister also said that talks are on with various pension funds, insurance funds and financial institutions.

 

"Infrastructure is the most economically viable industry. The internal rate of return of projects is very good.

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Latest News LIVE update: Sensex closes 558 points higher at 38,492; Nifty closes at 11,300

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Third petition in Rajasthan HC against Congress, BSP MLAs' merger

BJP leader Madan Dilawar on Tuesday filed another petition before the Rajasthan High Court against the merger of six Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLAs in the state with Congress party. This is the third petition against the merger.

 

Earlier today, Dilawar had filed a second petition in the Rajasthan High Court challenging the merger of MLAs. Speaking to ANI, Dilawar said that the petition seeks cancellation of the membership of the six BSP MLAs from the state legislative Assembly.

 

"Rajasthan High Court had dismissed my petition observing that it did not include a copy of the Legislative Assembly Speaker's order for the merger of the BSP MLAs. He (Speaker) deliberately did not give me a copy of the order," Dilawar said. He said that the Speaker has refused to give a copy of the order for the merger.

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Rajasthan government sends revised proposal to governor seeking assembly session from July 31: Govt sources (PTI)