News updates: PM Modi reaches Presidential Palace for private meeting and dinner with Prez Putin

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11:06 AM

Special Police Officers stage a sit-in protest near Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha over demand to increase pay

To push their demands the Special Police Officers on Monday reached near the Vidhan Sabha premises and sat on a dharna. Upon receiving information, Ranchi City SP Raj Kumar Mehta along with Ranchi Rural SP Sumit Aggarwal and SDM Ranchi Utkarsh Anand reached on the spot and tried to convince the SPOs to return back to their original place of demonstration at Morhabadi Grounds. "We have been sitting on Dharna for last seven days. No official, minister came to us. We were appointed in 2017 on remuneration of Rs 10,000, it is still the same after seven years. We are asking for justice. We are asking for absorption in the force," says Ali Jaan Ansari, SPO Garhwa.

10:54 AM

Mumbai University cancels exams scheduled for today due to heavy rains

Mumbai University has postponed all exams of the Centre of Distance and Open Learning scheduled on Monday of the first half following heavy rains, an official statement said. Mumbai city recorded over 300 mm of rainfall at various places in six hours from 1 am to 7 am today, according to the BMC. Some trains were also cancelled following heavy rains, according to the Central Railways. "The Mumbai University has postponed all exams of the Centre of Distance and Open Learning (formerly IDOL) scheduled on Monday, July 8, 2024 of the first half, i.e., from 11 am to 2 pm. The new date for these exams is July 13, 2024. Time & venue will remain the same," a statement from the Varsity said.

10:48 AM

Joint military exercise MAITREE 2024 between Indian Army and Royal Thailand Army underway

Exercise MAITREE 2024 is ongoing at the Tak Province in Thailand. It will continue till 15 July with additional training activities aimed at further enhancing the operational synergy between the Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army. The exercise underscores the commitment of both nations to collaborate closely in addressing regional security challenges and promoting peace.

10:42 AM

Privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia has advanced over past 10 years: PM Modi

10:37 AM

Look out circular issued against Shiv Sena leader's son who was 'driving' BMW car that killed woman

The accused, who was allegedly driving a BMW car which fatally knocked down a woman in Mumbai's Worli area, is the son of a Shiv Sena leader from neighbouring Palghar district. Kaveri Nakhwa (45), resident of Worli Koliwada, was going with her husband Pradeep on the arterial Dr Annie Besant Road when the luxury car, allegedly driven by Mihir Shah, crashed it into the couple's two-wheeler at around 5.30 am on Sunday, according to the police. The car dragged the woman for more than 2 km, a police official said.

10:28 AM

Former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh welcomes Rahul Gandhi as he arrives in Assam's Silchar

10:22 AM

Investigation into Haryana bus accident initiated, says Congress MLA Pradeep Choudhary

10:00 AM

NEET UG 2024 results: Three-judge Supreme Court bench to hear pleas seeking a retest

The Supreme Court bench will start hearing the pleas seeking a retest in a short while. The petitions contend that the paper leak was widespread affecting the sanctity of the exam. The Centre and the NTA will oppose the plea as they have stated that a retest would be "counterproductive" and "harmful to larger public interest".

9:53 AM

Great opportunity for PM Modi and Russian President Putin to discuss bilateral relationship: EAM Jaishankar

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the biggest change in relations with Russia is that the economic relationship between the two countries has improved tremendously. Speaking on the visit, he said, "It is a way of taking stock of any relationship... one of the biggest changes has been, that our economic relationship with Russia has grown tremendously... at the leadership level, it will be a great opportunity for PM Modi and Russian President Putin to sit down and directly talk to each other." The EAM added, "There was a bit of a delay in our annual summits, it is a good tradition, we are two countries which have a strong history of working together. We did value the need for an annual summit. Last year when I went to Moscow, I carried a message from the PM that we are committed to the annual summit and we will do it sooner rather than later...it is a regular recurrence. It is a way of taking stock of any relationship."

 

 

 

9:47 AM

JMM to take vote of confidence today; BJP says Hemant Soren may win floor test but not people's trust

The floor test for the newly-formed government in Jharkhand is scheduled for today (July 8) during a special session of the state Legislative Assembly. Hemant Soren, currently out on bail, was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister on Thursday. When asked about the floor test, state Assembly LoP and BJP leader Amar Kumar Bauri told ANI, "This is not 'Hemant returns', but 'Mahathugbandhan returns'. He has looted the people of Jharkhand and put 'Mati, Beti and Roti' of Jharkhand in danger. He has made Jharkhand the most corrupt state in India. Today, he (Hemant Soren) is coming for the floor test... You can win the floor test, but it doesn't mean you have won the trust of the people..."

9:43 AM

As crude oil prices drop, Rupee rises 5 paise to 83.44 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian Rupee appreciated 5 paise to 83.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the American currency and crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels. Forex traders said foreign fund inflows also aided investors' sentiments and supported the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.45 and gained further to 83.44 against the greenback, registering a rise of 5 paise from its previous close.

9:37 AM

During day-long Manipur visit, Rahul Gandhi to meet violence-affected locals, discuss issues with Governor

Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is all set to visit the violence-hit state of Manipur on Monday. During his day-long visit to Manipur, Gandhi will meet violence-affected people in relief camps in three places – Jiribam, Churachandpur (districts), and Moirang (Bishnupur district). He is also scheduled to meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey to discuss the crisis. Earlier, Congress had attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the PM has not visited the Northeastern state since the ethnic clashes broke out.

9:29 AM

France set for political gridlock; Emmanuel Macron’s alliance beats Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

A surprise win by a left-wing coalition in Sunday’s legislative election offered no party a path to claim the majority needed to govern. The New Popular Front -- which includes the Socialists and far-left France Unbowed -- won 178 seats in the National Assembly, according to data compiled by the Interior Ministry. Right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, which pollsters last week had seen winning the election, came third with 143, while President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance notched up 156.

9:23 AM

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik dissolves all state-level office bearers of BJD, appoints new spokespersons

Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik has dissolved all state-level office bearers of the party and formed a fresh panel of spokespersons, following BJD's defeat at the hands of the BJP in the Lok Sabha and assembly polls in Odisha. However, the district-level BJD officer bearers will continue to hold their offices.

9:18 AM

Devotees gather in large numbers to celebrate the second day of annual Rath Yatra in Puri