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The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police received information about the blaze at around 10.20 am at a house opposite Chawla Sweets in BK Dutt Colony, under the Lodhi Road police station area

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, K.C. Venugopal, Pawan Khera and several Congress MPs participated in the protest, raising slogans against the government

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed that Wangchuk be shifted to Medanta Hospital without delay

The day-long Kisan Mahapanchayat is being held at Kisan Ghat in Delhi under the banner of the Desh Bachao Morcha to protest against the proposed India-US trade agreement

Two brutal murders rocked Bihar as a key murder witness was shot dead in Jehanabad, while a retired bank employee and his wife were found murdered in Muzaffarpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on his birthday, praying for his long and healthy life. Leaders across party lines, including Milind Deora, Manickam Tagore and Telangana Congress chief Bomma Maheshkumar Goud, also extended greetings.

A spiritual leader heading an ashram in Maharashtra's Amravati district has been booked under the BNS and the POCSO Act for allegedly repeatedly raping and sexually exploiting a woman since she was a minor in 2016. Police said the accused is absconding and a search operation is underway

Hospital authorities briefed Nadda on the health condition of the injured protesters and informed him that all of them remain under medical supervision and are receiving the necessary treatment

FIRs have been registered at Connaught Place and Parliament Street police stations, as well as other stations in the area

The senior BJP leader defended Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accused the Opposition of attempting to create unrest among young people by politicising the issue

Gandhi said that students were beaten for raising questions about their future and questioned the role of Parliament in addressing issues concerning the country's youth

The first New Modified Goods (NMG) rake carrying automobiles was flagged off on July 19, transporting vehicles from Bhigwan to B.R. Transcon Limited Goods Cargo Terminal in Kamrup district, Assam, under the Rangiya Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)

Shiv Sena (UBT) sought an urgent hearing, arguing that the Speaker's decision has significant constitutional and political implications; the petition was mentioned before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi also hearing the matter

The Lok Sabha is set to consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, as the Monsoon Session resumes on Tuesday. The Rajya Sabha will also take up the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, while the Opposition is expected to continue protests over the NEET paper leak and demand discussions on key

Briefing reporters after the meeting, Rijiju said the Prime Minister addressed NDA MPs and welcomed newly elected Rajya Sabha members to the Parliamentary Party

Two representatives of the CJP met Nadda at his residence on Monday after holding discussions earlier in the day. The delegation later submitted a written memorandum listing its three key demands

Aazad Samaj Party chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad staged a protest inside the Parliament complex over alleged examination irregularities and the police action during the 'Sansad Chalo' march. He demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and backed students seeking reforms in the examination system.

The Congress on Tuesday criticised the police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party-led 'Sansad Chalo' march over alleged examination irregularities, calling it a shameful chapter

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dipke expressed regret over the violence that erupted on Monday when protesters marching towards Parliament clashed with security personnel. During the confrontation, police allegedly used lathi charges and tear gas to disperse demonstrators

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was forcibly made to resign a year ago over his concerns for farmers and criticised the Centre for not giving him a formal farewell in the Rajya Sabha. Dhankhar had resigned in July last year, citing medical reasons.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut took to X to criticise the police action and shared photographs that he claimed showed security personnel detaining protesters during Monday's demonstration

The hospital said Wangchuk is receiving treatment at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary team of experts from VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi

The protest resumed after CJP leaders called on supporters to continue the agitation, with demonstrators gathering at Jantar Mantar despite heightened security arrangements

According to CENTCOM, the latest strikes were conducted at 9 pm ET on July 20 and targeted Iranian military command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, as well as air defence systems

CJP claimed that police personnel resorted to the use of batons against protesters and alleged that several volunteers sustained serious injuries during the clashes

The cases have been registered at the Parliament Street and Connaught Place police stations under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher criticised the Haryana government for blocking the movement of farmers, alleging that they were being stopped despite planning to travel peacefully to the national capital

Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 20 people, injured around 80 and left more than 100 missing in Afghanistan's Nuristan province. Rescue operations are underway as authorities warn of more extreme weather, with forecasts predicting additional heavy rain and flooding across several provinces.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, highlighting the strong India-UK partnership based on shared democratic values. Modi said the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) would further strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, defence and investment.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a post on X, said, During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries. They also discussed the latest regional developments and the efforts to enhance energy security and protect maritime corridors

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that Bengali will become mandatory in all official government communications from September 1. The decision follows a letter from Union Home Minister Amit Shah encouraging the wider use and development of Indian languages in official administration

The Indian Army has been deployed across several districts of Upper Assam as floods worsened, affecting more than 1.7 lakh people in 12 districts. While the flood death toll in Assam remains at five, neighbouring Nagaland reported four deaths and five people missing due to flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain

Our sutradhaars, Lady Flora and Sir PM, visit the citys famous railway terminus, and express concern over the heritage sites condition in the aftermath of the relentless showers that hit the city

The details of the conversation were shared by President Trump in a post on Truth Social. Terming it a good conversation, he said that the two leaders will also meet soon to discuss topics of mutual interest

The proposed facility is expected to benefit thousands who travel to Mumbai for treatment at the citys major civic hospitals

The US and Israel's war with Iran plunged the world into an global energy crisis, notably as the cost of crude oil - the main ingredient in gasoline - soared due to supply chain and production disruptions across the Middle East

The 10 consecutive nights of US airstrikes haven't compelled Tehran into loosening its grip on the strait, through which about a fifth of all crude oil and natural gas traded once passed in peacetime

The blitz came hours after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles in a relentless cycle of tit-for-tat strikes

The system is designed to allow users to control robots using brain signals alone

Polyolefins make up most of the global plastic waste. It is the family of plastics behind common items like grocery bags and shampoo bottles

US missiles struck several Iranian cities, with explosions heard in Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Mahshahr and Bandar Imam Khomeini

All educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts will remain closed on July 21 after the IMD issued a red alert for heavy rain. Flash floods, road closures and damaged infrastructure have disrupted normal life across several parts of the state

Man allegedly attacked his wife and seven-year-old son with a sharp-edged weapon in Maharashtra's Nashik district before attempting suicide. Both victims sustained serious injuries and are undergoing treatment

According to the MEA, the attack took place on the evening of July 19 while the vessel named MV Golden Leo was leaving the Odesa port in Ukraine. The ship was carrying 17 crew members, including five Indian nationals, at the time of the incident

According to police sources, the confrontation began after some protesters allegedly threw stones at security personnel. Police responded with a baton charge to disperse the crowd

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led cabinet had given approval for the introduction of the Bill, terming it a historic move towards ensuring equality and uniformity in personal laws

The gas is believed to be naturally emanating from underground strata or rock formations disturbed by the landslide, they added

Russia has meanwhile escalated its bombardment of Ukraine, killing dozens of people in missile strikes since the beginning of the month, according to Ukrainian authorities

Seven people, including four women, were killed after a rain-triggered landslide struck a mud house in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Rescue operations are underway as torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc, with the district reporting 17 deaths and six people missing

According to eyewitnesses, a large number of devotees were pulling the chariot when its upper iron structure came in contact with an overhead high-voltage electricity line