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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

The reality is that today the Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a full-scale war, Pezeshkian said, adding that we must be realistic and accept the natural consequences of this resistance, he said, according to a presidency statement

One of the protesters, who identified herself as a NEET aspirant, questioned why the government had not fixed responsibility for the alleged examination paper leak

The FDA has ordered the immediate closure of a bakery in Maharashtra's Latur district after inspectors found expired ingredients, improperly stored khoya and unhygienic food preparation conditions. The agency has also initiated proceedings to suspend the bakery's food registration certificate

In his opening remarks at the start of the Monsoon Session, Radhakrishnan said that while differences of opinion are integral to parliamentary democracy, they must be expressed in a manner that preserves the sanctity of the House

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Health Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum over the alleged NEET irregularities. The delegation demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The senior IPS officer was rushed to the Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead

Delhi Police has dismissed as false and baseless social media claims that CJP protesters breached security and entered the NTA office in Okhla. The clarification came amid the 'Sansad Chalo' protest over the NEET-UG paper leak, while CJP leaders met Union Minister J.P. Nadda

In a post on X, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that Dipke had been taken into police custody as demonstrations intensified on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session

Three people were killed in a Russian strike on a postal facility near Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, while separate guided bomb attacks on Kherson and Sumy left at least one person dead in each city, according to Ukrainian authorities

The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm, with its epicentre located 2 km west-southwest of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. It was 10 km deep

The vaccine has been approved for individuals aged between 4 and 60 years and can be administered irrespective of whether a person has previously been infected with dengue

CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka left to meet Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday as party activists and supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar to press their demands for examination reforms

According to PTI sources, at around 11.25 am, protesters tried to push through multiple barricades erected in the high-security zone, triggering a confrontation with police

Sanjay Raut criticised the police action against demonstrators and alleged that the government was fearful of growing public support for the youth-led movement

The Opposition has repeatedly accused the Centre of failing to prevent examination irregularities and has demanded greater transparency in the conduct of competitive examinations. It has also sought strict action against those responsible for question paper leaks and called for reforms to restore students' confidence in the examination process

Five people, including four children, were killed after the roof of a house collapsed following heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district. Two children were injured and are undergoing treatment, while authorities launched rescue operations. The IMD has issued a rain alert as monsoon activity continues across the state.

The Congress leader also accused the BJP of attempting to weaken Opposition parties through what he described as dirty tricks and financial inducements

In a health update issued at 10 am, the hospital said Wangchuk's blood parameters continue to require close clinical observation, and he remains under continuous medical management by a multidisciplinary team of specialists

INDIA bloc floor leaders met in the chamber of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge before the start of Parliament's Monsoon session and deliberated on the opposition's strategy

At Rajiv Chowk, one of Delhi's busiest interchange stations, commuters crowded near the closed entry and exit gates as they waited for updates. At Patel Chowk Metro station, security personnel used mild force to disperse people who were attempting to head towards the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police has intensified security across central Delhi ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed 'Chalo Sansad' march. Prohibitory orders remain in force, with multi-layered barricades, heightened surveillance and additional security personnel deployed around Parliament and Jantar Mantar

Flash floods triggered by multiple cloudbursts have devastated Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch districts, killing at least 10 people and leaving eight missing. Dozens of homes, vehicles and public infrastructure were damaged, while rescue teams from the Army, SDRF, NDRF and police continue the search and relief.

In a revised travel advisory issued on Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran also urged Indian nationals already in Iran to consider leaving the country through available commercial flights while advising those who remain to exercise extreme caution

Thousands of protesters assembled at Jantar Mantar on Monday despite heavy rain, road closures and unprecedented security for the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Sansad Chalo' march. Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders and sealed routes to Parliament, while Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike demanding accountability for alleged paper leak

In a statement, CENTCOM said the operations targeted a range of Iranian military assets, including command and control infrastructure and missile capabilities

The Prime Minister also highlighted India's economic resilience amid global challenges and praised the country's youth for driving innovation in sectors such as space, semiconductors and green energy

The Prime Minister also called for constructive debates in Parliament, urging lawmakers to focus on meaningful discussions and national development

The protest coincided with the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, prompting extensive security arrangements across central Delhi

In her appeal, Angmo argued that the earlier order effectively confines Wangchuk to the government hospital without any formal arrest and fails to address his right to make decisions regarding his medical treatment

Activists of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are preparing to march towards Parliament despite tight security and prohibitory orders imposed by Delhi Police ahead of the Monsoon Session. The development comes as Sonam Wangchuk, currently hospitalised after a prolonged hunger strike

The accident occurred at around 3 am near Virul village, disrupting traffic and prompting authorities to divert vehicles on the affected stretch of the expressway

The heightened security comes as CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and other activists have announced plans to march towards Parliament over alleged irregularities in the education system, including paper leaks

Its always nice to take stock during another monsoon season and be reassured that things appear to be under control

Jordanian authorities later rejected the embassy's claim, saying both facilities were operating normally

Fortunately, he was nabbed without further incident and the matter ended there.

US forces responded with another round of airstrikes on Iran. The deaths were the first involving American troops since a US-Iran agreement collapsed weeks ago. Four other service members were injured but have since left hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 23rd day of his indefinite hunger strike, said he will end his fast only if the government accepts accountability for failures in the education system, Parliament takes up the issue, or MPs assure him of action if his health worsens. Wangchuk is currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.

Trump spoke briefly to the White House press pool after stepping off Air Force One and before boarding Marine One.

Meanwhile, rescuers are racing to search for 34 people still missing after a landslide struck a county on the outskirts of southwest Chinas Chongqing on Friday, killing eight people

Even so, scientists have not fully understood the biological processes that might explain those benefits

The Opposition staged a symbolic walkout during the all-party meeting convened ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session, protesting the invitation extended to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs. Opposition leaders also demanded discussions on the alleged Ram temple donation theft, the NEET paper leak and ethanol blending in petrol.