HIGHLIGHTS AT 2200 HOURS

Highlights at 2200 hours:

NATION

DEL20 UP-LD-PM-RALLY

Cong is a party for Muslim men: PM

Azamgarh (UP): Days ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament when the government is likely to push for the passage of a bill against instant triple talaq, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked Congress for being a party which stood only with Muslim men.

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Cong hits back at PM, says it does not believe in divisive politics

New Delhi: The Congress today hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling it a party which stood only for Muslim men, saying it takes everyone along and does not believe in divisive politics.

 

DEL22 UP-PM-EXPRESSWAY

PM launches 340-km expressway, says it will transform areas in eastern UP

Azamgarh (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone for the Rs 23,000 crore Purvanchal highway, saying it will transform the places it passes through.

DEL26 RAHUL-NETFLIX

Netflix row: Rahul says he believes in freedom of expression, nothing can undermine father's contribution

New Delhi: Amid a row over alleged use of derogatory language in a web series while referring to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today said the BJP and the RSS believe that freedom of expression must be policed, while he regards it as a fundamental democratic right.

DEL4 RS-LD NOMINATIONS

Frmr MP Ram Shakal among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: Former MP Ram Shakal, RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh and stone artist Raghunath Mohapatra were today nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

DEL18 HAPUR-LYNCHING-SURVIVOR

Hapur lynching: Survivor contests police's version, claims threat to life

New Delhi: Breaking his silence almost a month after a lynching incident in Hapur claimed the life of a 45-year-old man, the sole witness and survivor has contested the police's version of the incident, while alleging threat to his and his family's safety "for speaking the truth". By Manish Sain

BOM4 GJ-SHAH-CONG

Shah tears into Congress, says it can't preserve democracy

Gandhinagar: In a sharp attack on the Congress and the Gandhi-Nehru family, BJP president Amit Shah said today that a party which "failed" in establishing internal democracy can never preserve India's democracy.

BOM13 MH-UDDHAV-AYODHYA

Note ban happened instantly, why not Ram Mandir: Uddhav asks BJP

Pune: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today asked why the BJP-led Central government does not take a quick decision to build the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, the way it did in the case of demonetisation.

BOM10 GJ-VAGHELA-2NDLD-BJP

Former Gujarat CM Shankarsinh Vaghela's son joins BJP

Gandhinagar: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankarsinh Vaghela's son Mahendrasinh, a two-time Congress legislator, joined the ruling BJP today.

MDS11 AP-LD BOAT

Seven missing after boat capsizes in AP river

Amaravati: Seven persons are missing after a country boat carrying 30 people capsized in the Gautami river in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh today.

DEL11 PREZ-LD COST ACCOUNTANTS

Cost accountants should help reduce 'avoidable costs', fight gold plating

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind today said cost accountants should help fight abberations of gold plating, while emphasising that they ensure products and services are delivered at a competitive price without compromising on quality.

BOM6 GA-PARRIKAR-DEFENCE

Goa needed to repay 'loan' to Army, did my part as defence minister: Parrikar

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said today that the duty he carried out as defence minister could be considered a repayment of the "loan" his state owed to India's armed forces for its liberation from the Portuguese.

CAL1 OD-RATHYATRA

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Puri: Amid tight security, the famous Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held in this pilgrim town of Odisha today with fanfare, religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie.

LEGAL

CAL2 WB-COURT THAROOR

Kolkata court issues summons to Shashi Tharoor on 'Hindu Pakistan' remark

Kolkata: A Kolkata court has summoned Congress leader and former Union minister Shashi Tharoor for his remark that the BJP will pave the way for creation of a "Hindu Pakistan" if voted to power again, lawyer-petitioner Sumeet Chowdhury said here today.

FOREIGN:

FGN16 BANGLA-RAJNATH-2NDLD HASINA

Rajnath calls on Bangladeshi PM, discusses issues of mutual concern

Dhaka: Home Minister Rajnath Singh today held an "extremely fruitful" meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the two leaders discussed a range of bilateral issues, including the menace of terrorism. By Anisur Rahman

FGN13 PAK-ATTACK-LD TOLL

Death toll in Balochistan attack reaches 130, Pak to observe national mourning day tomorrow

Peshawar: The death toll in the suicide blast targeting an election rally in the restive Balochistan reached 130 today with Pakistan announcing tomorrow as a day of national mourning over the recent terror attacks in the country.

FGN5 PAK-SHARIF-LD CLASHES

Sharif supporters clash with police in Lahore, 50 injured

Lahore: Supporters of Nawaz Sharif have clashed with police in Pakistan's Punjab province as they tried to reach the airport where the former prime minister and his daughter Maryam were arrested on their return to the country in a corruption case, prompting police to lob tear gas shells and use batons that left at least 50 people injured.