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Amit Panghal top-seeded for Olympics, Simranjit 4th (PTI)

Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as rail minister, directs officials in his office to work in 2 shifts (PTI)

India-Russia ties among 'steadiest' of major relationships in the world: EAM Jaishankar

Russia-led bloc ready to act if Afghan border unravels, Taliban reassures Moscow (Russia)

G Kishan Reddy takes charge as Minister of Culture, Tourism and DoNER (PTI)

Grenade found inside drain in Delhi (PTI)

England defear Pakistan by nine wickets in 1st ODI (AFP)

Rise in killings in J&K reminder of need to resolve Kashmir conflict urgently: Hurriyat Conference

Will contest on all 403 seats in UP Assembly polls: Chandrashekhar Azad

BJP names ex-IPS officer Annamalai as Tamil Nadu unit chief (PTI)

Haryana farmers to get 2 hr more power supply due to dry spell (PTI)

India has consistent policy to treat Dalai Lama as an honoured guest: MEA

Karolina Pliskova to face Ashleigh Barty in Wimbledon final (AFP)

SC upholds right of Delhi Legislative Assembly to proceed on grounds of breach of privilege (PTI)

Monsoon in revival mode; moderate showers in Mumbai, good rains likely in Maharashtra for 4-5 days: IMD

In first meet, revamped Cabinet approves Rs 23,123 cr for boosting health infra, focus on child care (PTI)

China's non observance of border agreements 'disturbed' foundation of bilateral ties: EAM

A Special court dismisses alleged corruption charge against Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa (ANI)

Important decisions regarding agriculture and farmers' welfare have been taken in today's cabinet meeting: PM

The farm laws will not be curbed, yet they are asking us to end the protest. Farmers are not protesting for 8 months so that they could follow govt's orders. If they want to talk, they can talk, but no conditions should be imposed: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

Prahlad Singh Patel, Bishweswar Tudu take charge as MoS in Jal Shakti Ministry (PTI)

Rane made Union minister only to target us: Sena

BKU to start major campaign in UP from Aug 1 to highlight problems of farmers (PTI)

Kerala Women's Commission kicks off campaign against dowry (PTI)

Non-permanent staffers should be eligible for share-based employee benefits: Sebi expert group

Top EU official says aid access to Syrians must stay open (AP)

Barty into first Wimbledon final, Pliskova and Sabalenka clash in big-hitting semi (AFP)

ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney will leave the organization with immediate effect. Geoff Allardice will continue as Acting CEO supported by the Leadership Team working closely with the ICC Board: ICC

BJP president JP Nadda has appointed former Karnataka IPS officer K Annamalai as State president of TN (ANI)

UEFA charges England for fans' laser pointing (AFP)

Maximum temperature rises to 41.8 deg C on Delhi's 4th 'heat wave day' in July (PTI)

Free speech incidental to user contract, don't perform public function, Twitter tells HC (PTI)

Australia's Ashleigh Barty into first Wimbledon final (AFP)

Death toll in Florida condo collapse rises by 6 to 60 (Reuters)

Mamata visits Sourav Ganguly's residence on his birthday (PTI)

RBI issued an advisory to banks and other RBI-regulated entities emphasizing the need for preparedness for the transition away from London Interbank Offered Rate

The Centre on Thursday announced that Rs 23,000 cr package will be used to tackle the problems that were faced during the second Covid wave.

TMC serves privilege notice against Suvendu for comment on Speaker

Trinamool Congress MLA Chandrima Bhattacharya on Thursday served a privilege notice against Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari for his purported comment on Speaker Biman Banerjee.

After Adhikari, a BJP leader, was not allowed by the Speaker to raise the matter of election in Nandigram in the assembly, saffron party MLAs led by him staged a walkout on Tuesday and purportedly told reporters that Banerjee has become a "servant of the party (TMC)". (PTI)

Johnson confirms most British troops have left Afghanistan (AP)

It was earlier said APMCs would be strengthened. Efforts will be made to provide more resources to the APMCs. Rs 1 lakh crores allocated under Atmanirbhar Bharat to Farmers Infrastructure Fund can be used by APMCs: Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture Minister

I don't believe there is a nuclear arms race between India and China. China became a nuclear power in 1964, India in 1998...The evolution of the Chinese program has a much larger dynamic than us: EAM S Jaishankar

CM (Yediyurappa) should seek the apology of Karantaka people. There was no question of requesting Tamil Nadu. It is our land, our water, or money: Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Mekedatu project

India trashes Pakistan's claim that RAW behind attack near Hafiz Saeed's residence in Lahore

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Shiv Sena to conduct outreach campaign (PTI)

4 militants killed in separate gunbattles in J-K's Pulwama, Kulgam districts (PTI)

US jobless claims unexpectedly rise (Reuters)

Kabul sends in commandos as Taliban surround Afghan city (AFP)

Rafael Nadal to make return to competition with debut in DC (AP)

Krishan Pal Gurjar takes charge as minister of state for power (PTI)

Belarus blocks newspaper that covered protests, detains editor (Reuters)

Union Cabinet meeting underway in a virtual format. The meeting will be followed by a meeting of the Council of Ministers, which will be chaired by PM (ANI)

Chandigarh police summon Bollywood actor Salman Khan, his sister Alvira Khan and 7 others associated with Being Human in an alleged case of fraud.

"They have been given till July 13 to reply. If there's anything criminal, action will be taken," Chandigarh SP Ketan Bansal said.

The district administration Jammu has declared Raj Bhawan and Civil Secretariat as ‘No Fly Zones’: Deputy Commissioner Jammu

Our embassies in Kabul, Kandhar are functional. We are carefully monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan, and also looking after the security of Indian nationals in Afghanistan: MEA Spokesperson

Kiren Rijiju takes over as new law minister (PTI)

SLC forms five-member panel to probe bubble-breach in England (PTI)

South Africa's ex-president Zuma eligible for parole in under four months (AFP)

Kerala govt announces Rs 20 lakh relief to deceased zookeeper's family (PTI)

ECB to factor climate change more into policy (Reuters)

Tamilisai greets newly inducted Central Ministers (PTI)

Piyush Goyal takes charge as the Minister of Commerce and Industry; Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and Minister of Textiles

I would like to express my gratitude to PM Modi for giving me this responsibility,he says

Nisith Pramanik takes charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (ANI)

Anupriya Singh Patel takes charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

I am thankful to PM Modi for this opportunity. There should be maximum women participation in the Council of Ministers, happy to see a talented pool of women in the CoM: Patel

Delhi riots: SC rejects Facebook India VP’s plea against summons issued by Assembly's panel

Pope temporarily had fever 3 days after intestinal surgery (AP)

Jitendra Singh takes charge of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences ministries (PTI)

Centre free to take any action against Twitter if it finds the platform breaching IT Rules. Matter adjourned for July 28. Twitter to file an affidavit regarding appointment of the interim official: Delhi High Court

Anurag Singh Thakur takes charge as Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (ANI)

Meenakshi Lekhi takes charge as Minister of State in Ministry of External Affairs

I am really thankful to PM, HM & party president JP Nadda for showing faith in my ability, that I can handle this portfolio:Meenakshi Lekhi

Prahlad Singh Patel, Bishweswar Tudu take charge as MoS in Jal Shakti Ministry (PTI)

Pashupati Kumar Paras takes charge as Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (ANI)

Court case of 47 Hong Kong democracy activists to resume on September 23 (Reuters)

SC terms 'important' pleas seeking striking down of provisions on conjugal rights

The Supreme Court Thursday termed “important" the pleas challenging Constitutional validity of the matrimonial law provisions which empower courts to ask estranged spouses to "cohabit" and "take part in sexual intercourse" to restore conjugal rights and asked the Centre to file its response within 10 days. (PTI)

Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh takes charge as the Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs

I'm very happy with the assignment by PM Modi to have responsibility. I belong to Northeast India bordering China, Myanmar & Bangladesh. We've to maintain good relations with neighbours as advised by PM. I'll try my best to serve the purpose: Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh

I have just taken the charge. The Ministry doesn't operate on a unilateral basis & this has nothing to do with individual views and opinions. The Ministry will sit with the new Union Minister and address all these issues: MoS MeitY Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Twitter issue

The law of the land should be abided by everyone: Ashwini Vaishnaw, on the issue of Twitter

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Hardeep Singh Puri takes charge as Union Petroleum Minister

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Fire breaks out in CBI building in Delhi due to short circuit

A fire broke out in theCBIbuilding at CGO complex in Lodhi Road area on Thursday morning, officials said.

Fire officials said a call about a blaze at the building was received at 11.36 am.

According to ANIthe fire was believed to have been caused by a shirt circuit in the generator. No damage was reported to the property.

(Agencies)

Jitendra Singh takes over as the new Union Minister for Science and Technology

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Will fill Chief Compliance Officer position in 8 weeks, Twitter tells Delhi HC

Twitter tells Delhi HC that it'll, in good faith, make an offer of employment to a qualified candidate to fill Chief Compliance Officer position within 8 weeks. Twitter tells HC that it has appointed a resident of India as its interim Chief Compliance Officer effective 6th July.

(ANI)

B S Yediyurappa's sons perform padapuja to seer

Shivamoga MP B Y Raghavendra and State BJP Vice President B Y Vijayendra, sons of Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa performed padapuja with their spouses to Balehonnur-based Rambhapuri Mutt seer Veerasomeshwara Swami their residence in Shikaripur on Thursday.

Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane assumes office

Scindia, Sonowal arrive at BJP office before taking charge of respective ministries (ANI)

MoS Minority Affairs John Barla (L) assumes office

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Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai, Minister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child Development, assumes office

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Dr Bharati Pawar takes charge as MoS Health and Family Welfare

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Former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju takes charge of Union Law Ministry

Danve Raosaheb Dadarao assumes office as MoS Railways

Had a memorable time at sports department, will fulfill PM's sporting vision for India: Rijiju

I am shifting to Law and Justice but the efforts will continue. Time at the sports department was memorable. The team was good. PM's vision of making India a sporting vision will be fulfilled: Kiren Rijiju, new Minister of Law and Justice

(ANI)

Darshana Jardosh takes charge as MoS Railways

Ramchandra Prasad Singh takes charge as Union Steel Minister

Ministry hum sambhale nahi hain, ministry to sambhli hui hai. Today is my first day here, it's a joyous moment for me. I work with an open mind. I don't know anything yet, I'll examine everything, understand them & then speak on it: Ramchandra Prasad Singh, Minister of Steel

(ANI)

NCP leader Eknath Khadse says will cooperate with ED, dubs inquiry as 'politically motivated'

I'll cooperate. Entire Maharashtra can see what is happening. Everyone knows this is politically motivated. Inquiry has already been done 5 times. It is being done again now. ACB has given a report that there is no evidence: NCP leader Eknath Khadse arrives at ED office in Mumbai

(ANI)

Mansukh Mandaviya takes charge as Union Health Minister

We ambushed LeT terrorists in Kulgam, Pulawama, fired at them in retalition: J&K IGP

Maharashtra: Teachers of civic schools take classes to homes of students in Aurangabad

In a bid to ensure children are not deprived of education amid the Covid-19-enforced closure of schools and lack of online studying resources, nearly 200 teachers of 72 civic schools here in Maharashtra have literally taken the classes to the doorsteps of students, an education official here said.

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Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.

Anurag Thakur takes charge as Union Information & Broadcasting Minister

Manish Tewari makes a veiled remark on Navjot Singh Sidhu's tweets, reassures that Congress is united in Punjab

Britain’s Cairn Energy secures French court order to seize 20 Indian govt properties to recover arbitration award: Sources

(PTI)

Rupee extends losing streak against US dollar, falls 17 paise in opening trade

Rupee falls 17 paise to 74.79 against US dollar in early trade

(PTI)

Petrol, diesel prices rise for second straight day: Check rates

Fuel prices were hiked for the second straight day and the fifth time this month, with the cost of petrol well above Rs 100 per litre in all major cities, according to a price notification from Indian Oil Corporation.

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PM Modi made it possible for country to be led by empowered women: Meenakshi Lekhi

Women have been given big responsibilities. People used to speak of women empowerment but PM made it possible that the country be led by empowered women. provided recognition & given responsibility, this is praiseworthy: Meenakshi Lekhi

(ANI)

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Anurag Thakur takes charge as Union I&B Minister

Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as Union Railways Minister

Himachal Pradesh observes three days of state mourning following former CM Virbhadra Singh's demise

As a mark of respect to former CM and Congress leader Virbhadra Singh, the Government of Himachal Pradesh has decided to observe three days of state mourning, from 8th July to 10th July.

(ANI)

Yamuna pollution: Rs 12 crore fine imposed on 12 CETPs for not meeting wastewater standards

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has imposed a fine of over Rs 12 crore on 12 common effluent treatment (CETPs) plants operating across the capital for not meeting prescribed wastewater discharge standards repetitively.

(PTI)

4 suspected killers of Haiti president slain, 2 arrested

Haiti's police chief says four suspected killers of President Jovenel Moïse have been fatally shot by police and two others arrested in an apparent hostage-taking situation.

(AP)

BJP MP Saumitra Khan withdraws resignation after quitting as state BJYM head

Hours after resigning as BJP's Bengal youth wing chief and taking to Facebook to launch a blistering attack on the state party leadership, MP Saumitra Khan Wednesday decided to withdraw his resignation after senior party leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah intervened and assured to look into his grievances.

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