News highlights: PM Narendra Modi meets French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, in Paris

BJP leader's death has no connection with lathi charge: Bihar Police

"His (Vijay Singh) death has no connection with lathi charge. We have checked the CCTV visuals...reason behind his death will be known once the post-mortem report comes...there is no sign of any injury on his body...": Rajiv Mishra, SSP, Patna on death of BJP worker Vijay Singh allegedly during lathi charge

Jammu & Kashmir: 3 non-locals shot at by unidentified gunmen in Gagran area of Shopian

Police and Army cordoned off area in Gagran, Shopian after gunshots were heard in the area

PM Narendra Modi meets French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, in Paris

Mortal remains of BJP worker who allegedly died today during lathi charge by Bihar Police brought to party office

Mortal remains of BJP worker Vijay Singh brought to party office, BJP workers pay final respects BJP worker Vijay Singh allegedly died today during the lathi charge by Bihar Police

91 people lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh from June 24 to July 13

91 people lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh from June 24 to July 13.

34 deaths happened due to landslides, cloudbust and flash floods.

Here's what is on PM Modi's to-do list for tomorrow

PM Narendra Modi will attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris tomorrow as the guest of honour. After the parade, the PM will attend a lunch hosted by the President of the National Assembly of France. After this, the PM will meet prominent personalities. PM Modi will also be accorded a ceremonial welcome tomorrow and will have tete-a-tete and delegation-level talks. The PM will also attend the CEO Forum event and banquet dinner in Louvre.

BJP national president JP Nadda to visit Himachal Pradesh tomorrow to take stock of the situation caused by floods

BJP national president JP Nadda to visit Himachal Pradesh tomorrow to take stock of the situation caused by floods in the state

He will visit flood-affected areas in Mandi and Kullu. He will be accompanied by former CM Jairam Thakur and BJP Himachal Pradesh President Rajeev Bindal.

CUET-UG results to be announced by July 17, declares UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

Bihar LoP and state BJP chief meets the injured in police lathicharge

BJP observing today as a black day. Today, democracy was murdered. Vijay Singh was our brother and an important leader. We will fight against Nitish Kumar": Samrat Choudhary, Bihar LoP and state BJP chief on lathi charge by Bihar Police on BJP leaders

Five killed, 14 injured after a truck carrying Kanwar Yatris collided with another at GT Karnal road

Five killed, 14 injured after a truck carrying Kanwar Yatris collided with another at GT Karnal road. Accused driver Pappu Kumar arrested. Further investigation underway: Delhi Police

Jyothi Yarraji wins first gold for India in women’s 100m hurdles at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships

Jyothi Yarraji wins first gold for India in women’s 100m hurdles at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok.She clocked13.09 secs.

PM lands in Paris, says looking forward to boosting India-France cooperation

Indian women's team loses to Bangladesh by four wickets in third and final T20 International, claims series 2-1

PM Narendra Modi lands in Paris, France for an official two-day visit

Special NIA court in Kerala gives life term to 3 of 6 convicted in sensational 2010 case in which college professor's hand was chopped off

Indian Air Force's Rafales and 77 personnel-strong contingent will participate in the Flypast during the Bastille Day parade in Paris, France tomorrow.

Former Gujarat minister Vipul Chaudhary gets 7-year imprisonment in cheating case

Nitish Kumar is responsible: Sushil Modi on death of BJP worker in Lathicharge

“It is so unfortunate that one of our party workers died due to a lathi charge by the police. He died on the way to the hospital. We will lodge murder charges against the police. Nitish Kumar is responsible for all this”: Sushil Modi, Former Deputy CM of Bihar & BJP leader

Police detain BJP workers protesting against Bihar government on issue of the posting of teachers in the state.

India gives initial nod to buy French Rafale jets, submarines

India's defence ministry has given initial approval to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets for its navy and three Scorpene class submarines, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in France.

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India considers banning most rice exports on inflation fears

India, the world’s biggest rice shipper, is considering banning exports of most varieties, a move that may send already lofty global prices higher as the disruptive El Niño weather pattern returns.

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Police open lathi charge to disperse BJP workers protesting against Bihar government

Fire breaks out at Galaxy Plaza in Greater Noida.

BJP MLAs take out protest march in Patna

BJP holds protest against Bihar government, police resort to lathicharge.

BJP workers hold Vidhan Sabha march against the Bihar government on the issue of the posting of teachers in the state.Visuals showed security personnel resorting to water cannons and opening lathicharge to disperse the protesters.

"This is the first conference of G20 Summit on cyber security. Till now, G20 had talked about data flow and digital reforms, but understanding cyber crime and finding its solution is very important,” says Amit Shah at G20 conference on Crime and Security.

“Cyber security has become an important aspect for global security. To tackle conventional and unconventional challenges such as terrorism, terror finance, radicalisation, and misinformation, countries need to better equip themselves,” says Amit Shah.

Meeting of BJP Minority Morcha, being chaired by the outfit's president Jamal Siddiqui, begins at party HQ to review preparations for its Pasmanda outreach programme. (ANI)

Painful scenes witnessed at people’s houses that were attacked during Bengal rural polls, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

"Painful scenarios were witnessed at people’s houses who were attacked during West Bengal Panchayat elections. Homes were damaged, and CCTVs were broken. Everything was destroyed. There is no action by the police. Women, kids, elderly… no one was spared. People are scared... We met the governor and sought police action in the matter. It is unfortunate. Everything is up to the governor," says Ravi Shankar Prasad, senior BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP.

BJP's five-member fact-finding committee, including party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, earlier met Governor C V Ananda Bose.

Two Bihar BJP MLAs were marshalled out of Bihar Assembly after they reportedly raised the issue of the posting of teachers in the state. (ANI)

Tesla in talks with India to set up factory: Report

Tesla has started discussions with the Indian government for an investment proposal to set up a car factory in the country, with an annual capacity of as many as 500,000 electric vehicles, the Times of India reported on Thursday.

The prices for the electric vehicles would start from Rs 20 lakh ($24,400.66), the report added.

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BJP MLAs stage protest against ruling JD(U)-RJD alliance over the alleged corruption, outside Bihar Assembly in Patna.

Kharge, Rahul hold Uttarakhand Congress meet in Delhi

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi hold a meeting with leaders of Uttarakhand Congress at the party HQ in Delhi.

Money laundering case: Bombay High Court refuses to grant bail to NCP leader Nawab Malik on medical grounds. (PTI)

ISRO chief offers prayers at Tirupati temple ahead of Chandrayaan-3 launch

“Chandrayaan-3 will start its journey tomorrow. We are hoping that everything goes right and it lands on the moon on August 23,” said ISRO Chairman S Somanath after offering prayers at Sri Chengalamma Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh earlier today.

In interview to 'Les Echos', PM Modi speaks on 25 years of India-France strategic partnership

In an interview to French newspaper Les Echos, PM Modi speaks on 25 years of India-France strategic partnership; says, "I feel we are now at a turning point. If we look at the post-pandemic global order and the shape that it is taking, I think the positive experience of our strategic partnership is an important step ahead. So, we look forward to working on a roadmap for the next 25 years of the strategic partnership, which I think is very important for the relationship. The relationship is in excellent shape. It is strong, trusted & consistent. It has been steady and resilient in the darkest storms. It has been bold and ambitious in looking for opportunities." (ANI)

India a shoulder to propel Global South ahead: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview with French newspaper Les Echos, says, "I see India being that strong shoulder that if Global South has to make that high jump, India can be that shoulder to propel it ahead. For the Global South, India can also build its linkages with Global North. So, in that sense, this shoulder can become this bridge of sorts. So, I feel that what we need is to strengthen this shoulder, this bridge so that linkages between the North and South can become stronger and the Global South can itself become stronger."

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced closure of schools in areas inundated with flood water.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant at 11:30 am today. The Wazirabad plant had to be shut down due to the rising level of Yamuna.

Judgement day for Thailand's embattled Pita Limjaroenrat as parliament votes on PM

Thailand's prime ministerial hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat was braced for a critical test of his political clout on Thursday, as parliament convened for a high-stakes vote on the premiership that could test the unity of his eight-party alliance.

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NIA files charge sheet against three people in extortion case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against three people, including a Myanmar national, in a case of extortion by members of banned terror outfits in Manipur.

The charge-sheet was filed in the NIA Special Court, Imphal, against the three cadres of the proscribed terrorist organisations, namely (People’s Revolutionary Army), KCP (Kangleipak Communist Party), PREPAK (People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak) and UNLF (United National Liberation Front), among others.

The accused, charged under Indian Penal Code and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, have been identified as 38-year-old Deepak Sharma alias Khinmaung of Myanmar, Suraj Jasiwal (33) of Manipur and Shaikhom Bruce Meetei (38), also of Manipur. Deepak has been additionally charged under the Foreigners Act, 1946. (ANI)

CBI files charge sheet against journalist, ex-Navy commander in spying case

The CBI on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against freelance journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi and former Navy commander Ashish Pathak for the alleged clandestine procurement of sensitive defence-related information and sharing it with foreign intelligence agencies, officials said.

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NIA raids under way in J&K's Pulwama

PM Modi leaves for France; Bastille Day celebrations, defence deals in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that his visit to France will provide a new impetus to the bilateral strategic partnership and said that he looks forward to holding wide-ranging discussions with President Emmanuel Macron on taking forward this time-tested relationship over the next 25 years.

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