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Five more people have tested positive for Zika virus, taking the total number of cases in the state to 35: Kerala Health Minister Veena George

Kerala Government enhanced the daily limit of pilgrims permitted for this year's Sabrimala monthly (Karkkidaka) pooja from 5,000 to 10,000

Minister Vishvas Sarang meets victims of Vidisha well tragedy in hospital

Verstappen wins first sprint race to claim British Grand Prix pole

World championship leader Max Verstappen won Formula One's inaugural sprint race on Saturday to take pole position for the British Grand Prix.

The Red Bull driver finished the 100km dash ahead of defending world champion Lewis Hamilton with Valtteri Bottas in the second Mercedes in third place.

Verstappen went into the weekend with a 32-point lead over seven-time champion Hamilton who is hoping to capture an eighth British Grand Prix triumph on Sunday.

(AFP)

Light rainfall across Rajasthan; more likely in next 2 days

There was light to moderate rainfall in several parts of Rajasthan since Saturday morning, and more are predicted at isolated places in the state in the next two days.

Girwa (Udaipur), Narayana (Jaipur) and Bikaner recorded 2 cm rainfall each, while a few more places recorded 1 cm or less since Friday.

(PTI)

Central leaders have asked me to continue as Chief Minister and strengthen the party: Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa

On Dalai Lama's birthday, Chinese troops were abusing us near Sindhu river. China has also started building structures there. Sharad Pawar has been Defence & Agriculture Min. I think he met PM to discuss this along with farmers' issue: Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant

Shiromani Akali Dal condemned the Congress government for misusing the State chopper to fly in party general secretary & Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat to Chandigarh. Party has demanded a probe into the matter.

Cuba president denounces unrest as a 'lie', calls protest images 'false' (AFP)

EU chief backs international mediation to Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

The European Union supports international efforts to ease tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan following their war last year over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, chief Charles Michel said on Saturday.

On a visit to Yerevan, Michel expressed "the European Union's support for the Minsk Group" -- which consists of French, Russian and US diplomats -- as mediators to the longstanding territorial dispute.

(AFP)

Max Verstappen fastest in final British GP practice

Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was fastest in final practice for the British Grand Prix although lap times were largely meaningless as teams focused on preparations for Saturday's first ever sprint qualifying.

Formula One is trialling a new format at Silverstone, with a 17-lap race deciding the starting grid for Sunday's headline grand prix.

The grid for the sprint was decided on Friday, with Mercedes' seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton taking the top slot and Verstappen alongside on the front row.

(Reuters)

Mayawati slams Amarinder over letter to PM regarding farmers' protest

BSP president Mayawati on Saturday targeted Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh over his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the ongoing farmers' agitation.

"The letter written by the Congress CM of Punjab to the PM, expressing various apprehensions about the farmers' agitation is a conspiracy to defame the movement of the farmers, who are sacrificing their lives to get the new agricultural laws repealed, and pursue electoral politics under its guise. This is most unfair," she said in a tweet in Hindi.

Taking the Centre's cooperation on challenges faced by the government of a border state is not unreasonable, but pursuing selfish electoral politics under its garb and defaming the farmers' movement are something the public understands well, Mayawati added.

(PTI)

The number of tigers in Telangana's Amrabad Tiger Reserve has increased to 14 from 12 in 2019, says state Forest Department

Delhi Police officials to meet a delegation of farmers tomorrow to suggest alternative venues to protest in the national capital. Farmers are planning a protest from July 22nd till the end of Parliament's monsoon session over Centre's Farm Laws.

Odisha government to begin physical classes for 10th & 12th from July 26

Assam Police publicly burnt narcotics to send message about zero-tolerance policy: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hoax phone call received about RDX aboard Dubai-Mumbai flight

A phone call was received about the presence of RDX onboard a Dubai-Mumbai flight. Security was tightened at Mumbai International Airport following the call. The aircraft was examined but nothing was found. After investigation, it was found to be a hoax call, Mumbai Police said

Meeting of floor Leaders of Rajya Sabha called before Monsoon Session, begins

A Delhi court dismisses the bail plea of freelance journalistRajeevSharma.Hewas recently arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) under PMLA on the charges of supplying confidential and sensitive information to Chinese intelligence officers, in exchange for remuneration.

Punjab Congress crisis to be resolved soon, announcement expected today. Navjot Singh Sidhu to head the state unit of the party

West Bengal minister Sadhan Pande on ventilator support

West Bengal minister Sadhan Pande has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata with a severe lung infection. His condition is very critical and he has been put on ventilator support, a health official said.

(PTI)

Syria's Assad takes oath of office after criticised re-election (AFP)

Justice (retired) Shabihul Hasnain appointed DERC chairman (PTI)

Flight operations at T2 will recommence with effect from July 22 at 00:01 hours: Delhi international airport

Any decision by Cong president acceptable to all: Amarinder after meeting Rawat

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to visit Delhi tomorrow (ANI)

Covid drugs case: Prosecution launched against Gautam Gambhir Foundation, 2 AAP MLAs (PTI)

In view of hardships faced by parents during lockdown, full fees should be refunded in case of cancellation of admissions: UGC

Priyanka Gandhi demands that Lakhimpur Kheri panchayat polls be held again (PTI)

Congress protests against rising inflation, fuel prices in Jaipur (PTI)

Kerala govt amends Dowry Prohibition rules, appoints district officers to end menace (PTI)

Kabul, Taliban negotiators meet in Qatar as Afghan fighting rages (AFP)

DU to start registration process for UG programmes on August 2 (PTI)

Congress Lok Sabha MPs to meet on Sunday 6 pm to strategise on Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning July 19

Party interim president Sonia Gandhi willaddress the MPs.

Sharad Pawar calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi (ANI)

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Punjab Congress Chief Sunil Jakhar at his residence in Panchkula (ANI)

Death toll from Germany floods tops 150 as water recedes (AP)

China vows to curb commodities speculation to ensure price stability (Reuters)

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa meets BJP chief Nadda (PTI)

VP Naidu welcomes decision of 14 engineering colleges to offer courses in regional languages (PTI)

I'll speak to Rajnath Singh ji, Amit Shah ji, JP Nadda ji and also meet the Water Resources minister to get permission for the Mekedatu project: Karnataka CMin Delhi

Not at all: Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa dismisses news of his resignation

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UEFA compensates dropped Euro 2020 hosts with Europa finals (AP)

Clear morning in Delhi, heavy rainfall likely on Sunday (IMD)

Stan Swamy's death will remain a stain on India's human rights record: UN expert

Pakistan rebound from ODI humiliation to win first T20 (AP)

Texas Judge rules DACA 'unlawful', suspends applications (NYT)

Quick Reaction Teams will be deployed along with the police force at state borders to stop Kanwariyas from entering Uttarakhand (ANI)

China official in Hong Kong says US sanctions, business advisory have 'despicable intention' (Reuters)

West Indies beat Australia in final T20 for 4-1 series win (Reuters)

Erratic Oregon wildfire destroys dozens of homes, expands (PTI)

Promise of connectivity in Central and South Asia should become counterbalance to threat of further deterioration in Afghanistan: UN chief

Alaska Supreme Court says recall campaign to oust governor can proceed (Reuters)

Venkaiah Naidu to hold a meeting with floor leaders of the House today, ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon session of Parliament from July 19 (ANI)

Death toll rises to 16 in West Champaran hooch tragedy; police detain 5 persons for questioning (ANI)

Pilgrims head to Mecca for second pandemic hajj (AFP)

US Navy hands over MH-60R helicopters to India (PTI)

Monkeypox case discovered in Texas (NYT)

2 men charged with plotting to blow up California Democratic Headquarters (NYT)

A maximum of 5,000 devotees will be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple through the online booking system each day

Biden to host Iraqi PM at White House on July 26 (AP)

Slain Haiti leader's funeral set for July 23, ex-president Aristide back home (AFP)

Kabul, Taliban negotiators to meet in Qatar as Afghan fighting rages (AFP)

Belarus opposition leader to meet White House officials next week (AFP)

Missing Ugandan Olympic weightlifter wanted to stay and work in Japan (Reuters)