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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

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