Highlights: BCCI announces cash prize of Rs 125 cr for Indian team for its T20 WC triumph
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Rohit Sharma wins his first ICC T20 World Cup title as India captain.
In his Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi talks about upcoming Paris Olympics and gives new hashtag for same. After NDA's victory in the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat programme resumes today. The 111th edition of Mann Ki Baat comes a day after team India's historic victory at the T20 World Cup and amid the ongoing Parliament session.
The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its judgment on the bail petitions filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in CBI and ED cases related to the Excise Policy case on July 1, 2024. The CBI opposed the bail plea, arguing that the investigation is at a crucial stage, focusing on the involvement of other public servants and private individuals, as well as the flow of illicit money. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) also opposed the bail plea, emphasising the seriousness of the money laundering offence involved in the case.
History was made at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, as India triumphed over South Africa by 7 runs to win the T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday, June 29. Chasing a target of 177 in the final, the Proteas lost quick wickets to Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. Tristan Stubbs and Quinton de Kock then formed a partnership, adding 58 runs off 39 balls before Stubbs gave away his wicket on an innocuous delivery from Axar Patel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Team India after T20 World Cup win.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena inspected the city's hardest-hit areas and drainage systems to assess the damage caused by heavy rains, according to an official statement on Saturday. Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj also visited East Kidwai Nagar and Golf Links to address waterlogging issues, even though these areas are under the Central government-controlled NDMC, the Delhi government said in a statement. He discussed the overflowing Barapullah drain with the central government, which has instructed the relevant agency to clean it. Plans are being made for a comprehensive strategy to prevent future waterlogging, the statement added.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Budget session to begin from Monday
The Budget session of the Madhya Pradesh assembly beginning Monday is likely to see a confrontation between Congress and the government on multiple issues including the alleged nursing college scam and Minimum Support Price for crops.
The government will present the Budget on July 3, officials said, adding that the session will feature 14 sittings, starting from Monday and concluding on July 19.
BPCL joins forces with IOA as Principal Sponsor from Paris 2024 to LA 2028 Olympics
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a 'Maharatna' and a Fortune Global 500 Company, announced its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the official principal partner for four years, starting from the Paris Olympics 2024 through the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.
The official ceremonial and playing kits for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024 were launched in the national capital during a ceremonial send-off ceremony organised by the IOA at the national capital on Sunday. The partnership was announced at the event.
Delhi petrol pumps defer strike after minister's assurance on PUC certificate fee
The Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification centres will continue to operate on Monday across the national capital with petrol pump owners deferring their strike after assurance from the transport minister that their demand for fee hike was being looked into.
Petrol pump associations across the national capital had threatened to shut down PUCC centres from Monday.
VHP holds protest against Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' slogan at Jantar Mantar
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest against AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi for his "Jai Palestine" slogan during the swearing-in ceremony in the Lok Sabha.
The VHP said Owaisi's slogan displayed "allegiance to a foreign nation" while taking oath as an MP in Parliament.
Ayodhya admin forms committee to probe Ram Path cave-ins
The Ayodhya district administration has constituted a committee to probe the alleged gross negligence in the construction of the 14-km-long Ram Path which suffered cave-ins at multiple spots in just two pre-monsoon showers.
This comes a day after the Uttar Pradesh government suspended six officials of civic agencies for alleged gross negligence following the road cave-ins and waterlogging at several sections of the newly-built Ram Path.
BCCI secy Shah announces prize money of Rs 125 cr for Team India for winning T20 WC
CBI nabs owner of private school in Godhra in connection with NEET-UG 'malpractices'
Surat receives over 150 mm rainfall in 10 hours
Heavy rains lashed several areas in Gujarat on Sunday, impacting the normal life in some cities including Ahmedabad and Surat due to water-logging with Palsana taluka in Surat district receiving 153 mm of rainfall, the highest in the state, in just ten hours.
The downpour affected traffic movement in Surat, Bhuj, Vapi, Bharuch and Ahmedabad cities due to inundation in low-lying areas, rendering some roads and underpass inaccessible, officials said.
You have performed exceptionally as an all-rounder: PM on Jadeja's retirement
EAM meets Qatar's PM; reviews bilateral relationship
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha and reviewed bilateral relationship, with a focus on political, trade, investment, energy, technology, culture and people-to-people ties.
Jaishankar, who arrived here on a day-long visit, also exchanged views on regional and global issues with Sheikh Mohammed, who also holds the portfolio as Foreign Minister.
Technical study of Delhi airport's T1 likely to be completed in 1 month: Official
The detailed technical study of the Delhi airport's now shut Terminal 1 (T1) is expected to be completed in a month and depending on the findings, the decision will be taken on recommencing operations at the terminal, a senior government official said on Sunday.
All flights from T1 have been shifted to Terminal 2 (T2) and Terminal 3 (T3), and all of them were being operated, the official told PTI.
Post LS polls outcome, Kerala FM says govt will 're-prioritise' activities
The Kerala government will continue its strong focus on the social sector and will re-prioritise financing for various activities, its Finance Minister KN Balagopal said on Sunday, as the state's ruling Left Front seeks to strengthen outreach after the poor showing in the Lok Sabha polls.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the state managed to win only one seat even though more candidates were expected to win in the elections and in 2019 Parliamentary polls also, the front had won only one seat.
Jadeja announces retirement from T20 Internationals
Palaniswami slams CM Stalin over killing of AIADMK office-bearer
Expressing shock over the killing of a party functionary and seeking immediate action to bring to justice the perpetrators of the crime, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday slammed Chief Minister M K Stalin over law and order in the state.
It is an irony that Chief Minister Stalin is boasting of excellent law and order maintenance while people are always 'in fear,' be it day or night, Palaniswami, the leader of opposition claimed.
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First Published: Jun 30 2024 | 8:24 AM IST
