West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA’s vice-presidential candidate
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Saturday evening announced that West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar will be the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the post of Vice President of India. Voting for the post of vice-president will be held on August 6 and the results will be declared on the same day. The new Vice President will take oath on August 10.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets PLA border troops in Xinjiang
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a rare meeting with Chinese military commanders and soldiers involved in the ongoing standoff with India in eastern Ladakh. Troops are involved in the Line of Actual Control (LAC) standoff in Xinjiang, bordering Ladakh, which has been going on for more than two years. The 16th round of talks between India’s 14 Corps and military commanders of the PLA’s South Xinjiang Military District is scheduled to take place on July 17, more than four months after the previous round.
Teesta Setalvad acted at the behest of Ahmed Patel to destabilize Gujarat government: Police
Opposing bail to social worker Teesta Setalvad and former IPS RB Sreekumarin Gujarat Police Affidavit has claimed that Teesta was acting at the behest of the late Congress leader Ahmed Patel To “destabilize” the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government. The police have cited the testimony of two witnesses who allegedly told them that “Teesta had received money to carry out his actions to target the state government by implicating the then CM and others”.
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday said aimless and hasty arrests, lengthy detention of undertrials and making it nearly impossible for them to get bail are proof that the system is in dire need of change. . The CJI said it is a “serious issue” that 80% of the 6.10 lakh prisoners across the country are undertrials. The top judge said the time has come to question the procedures which result in long jail term without trial.
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) officials said that over 60,000 people have been shifted to rehabilitation centers from flood-affected villages in six districts of the state. Godavari floods, highest in last three decades, has affected more than 600 habitations in 44 mandals. Altogether 220 relief camps have been set up.
Biden says US will ‘not move away’ from Middle East
President Joe Biden, speaking at a summit of Arab leaders, said on Saturday that the United States “won’t walk away” from the Middle East as it seeks to ensure stability in a volatile part of the world and reverse the global flow of oil. tries to give. Rising gas prices. His remarks, made at the Gulf Cooperation Council on the final leg of a four-day Middle East tour, came amid concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its support for terrorists in the region.
Mohammad Zubair’s bail rejected for fact check in Lakhimpur Kheri case
A court in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday rejected the bail Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair one in Case registered For fact-checking a report aired by a Hindi television channel against him. court case was registered against Mr. JubaisAt the Mohammadi Police Station for a May 2021 fact-check. In this post the journalist disclosed that Sudarshan TVA Hindi television channel blamed an image of the Gaza Strip for falsely depicting an image of the Medina Mosque that it was being destroyed in Israeli airstrikes.
Deposed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says ‘extremely’ done for bankrupt Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s ousted president tried his best to avoid economic devastation but coronavirus pandemic That derailed his efforts, he said in his resignation letter read in Parliament on Saturday. Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s short note, sent from A’s security safe haven in singaporeblamed COVID-19 for the financial meltdown that triggered months of protests, culminating in his humiliating exodus abroad.
Udaipur Tailor Massacre | 3 accused sent to judicial custody till August 1
A designated National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Saturday Udaipur tailor murder case According to a public prosecutor, the accused has been kept in judicial custody till August 1. NIA has arrested a total of seven people So far, four Mohsin, Asif, Mohammad Mohsin and Wasim Ali are in judicial custody till August 1 in the heinous murder case.
The two-member Maharashtra cabinet led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday gave its approval to rename the cities of Aurangabad and Osmanabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv respectively. The decision to rename these cities was taken in the last cabinet meeting of the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government on June 29, just before Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray stepped down as the chief minister.
Anti-trafficking bill to be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament
A bill specifically to prevent and deal with trafficking of women and children will be introduced in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament beginning July 18, 2022. The Bill seeks to prevent and combat trafficking of persons, especially women and children. To provide care, protection, support and rehabilitation to victims while respecting their rights, and to create a conducive legal, economic and social environment for them and ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted.
Kerala to step up monkeypox control measures
Health Minister Veena George has said that the Kerala government will take measures to prevent and control monkeypox in the state. Special attention will be given to monitoring for developing symptoms such as smallpox to rule out the possibility of monkeypox. It has also been decided to strengthen airport surveillance and isolate anyone with fever and rashes. The condition of the patient confirmed to have monkeypox is satisfactory and no one else has shown any symptoms so far.
Singapore Open 2022 | PV Sindhu reaches the final, defeating Kawakami of Japan in straight sets
Indian shuttler PV Sindhu entered the Singapore Open title clash with a win over lower-ranked Japanese Saina Kawakami in the women’s singles semi-finals in Singapore on Saturday. Double Olympic medalist Sindhu, who won two Super 300 titles this year at the Syed Modi International and the Swiss Open, won 21-15, 21-7 in a 32-minute semi-final bout. He is now one win away from his maiden Super 500 title of the 2022 season.
IOA announces 322-member Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games
The Indian Olympic Association on Saturday announced a 322-strong contingent, including 215 athletes and 107 officials and support staff, for the upcoming Games. Birmingham Commonwealth Gamess. The Games are scheduled to be held in the British city from July 28 to August 8, and the Indian contingent will be looking to improve on its Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games performance, where it finished third behind traditional powerhouses Australia and England.
ITBP jawan shoots three accomplices before committing suicide at camp in J&K
One Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawan opened fire on three of his associates before shooting himself at a camp in Udhampur district on Saturday Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. A senior ITBP official said that constable Bhupendra Singh shot his accomplices, injuring a head constable and two constables. He said that he has been admitted to the hospital and is out of danger.