Republic top 10 headlines: Tokyo Olympics; Dilip Kumar's death; Cabinet reshuffle & more

PM Modi Cabinet Reshuffle LIVE Updates: Swearing-in Ceremony To Begin Shortly

Union Cabinet expansion, which is set to take place on July 7 as per sources, will be first cabinet reshuffle after Narendra Modi government returned to power for second time in 2019.  President of India, as vised by Prime Minister, has accepted resignation of following members of Council of Ministers.

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RS Pras, Prakash Javekar & 10 Ors Resign From Cabinet Ahe Of Oath-taking Ceremony

In a breaking development minutes before scheduled oath-taking ceremony of new Cabinet Ministers at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President of India has accepted resignation of 12 sitting Union ministers. Amongst 12 names, Union Law & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Pras and Prakash Javekar, who hes Ministry of Information & Brocasting are two big names to exit PM Modi's new Cabinet.

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An Institution Himself': President Kovind And VP Naidu Condole Actor Dilip Kumar's Demise

Condoling demise of veteran Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday took to his official Twitter handle and said that 98-year-old actor summarised in himself a history of emerging India. Ram Nath Kovind said that spian's charm transcended all boundaries and Dilip Kumar was loved across subcontinent. Stating that veteran actor will live forever in heart of India, President said, "With his demise, an era ends."

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As COVID Positivity Rate Remains High In Kerala, Union Health Secretary Suggests Measures

Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to Kerala Chief Secretary Dr. V P Joy, suggesting measures to control spre of COVID-19 in state. Rajesh Bhushan has shared his concern towards Kerala's positivity rate which is still 10.3% in few districts and more than 10% in seven districts. 

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J&K IGP Vijay Kumar Terms Encounter Of Mehrazuddin Halwai 'a Big Success'

In a big victory, Indian forces have eliminated a top Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander, Mehrazuddin Halwai in an encounter. According to multiple reports, encounter took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pazipora-Renan area of Kralgund Handwara which led forces to eliminate oldest and top commander of terrorist group.

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President Kovind Accepts Credentials By Envoys Of Thailand, Romania, Kazakhstan, Turkey

President Ram Nath Kovind was presented with credentials from Ambassors of Thailand, Romania, Kazakhstan and Turkey in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday. envoys, namely - Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassor of Kingdom of Thailand; Romania Ambassor Daniela Mariana Sezov Tane; Kazakhstan ambassor Nurlan Zhalgasbayev and Turkey ambassor Firat Sunel - presented credentials to President Kovind. 

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Odisha Sets Up 10000 Rain Water Harvesting Structures In 75 Days, Earns Union Min's Praise

Odisha has achieved a mega milestone ahe of onset of southwest monsoon under 'Catch Rain' campaign as state's Housing and Urban Development Department set up more than 10,000 rain water harvesting structures (RWHS) to aid water conservation and groundwater recharge.

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From Harsh Vardhan To Pokhriyal, Check Out Major Resignations Ahe Of Cabinet Reshuffle

In a massive development ahe of Union Cabinet reshuffle, several major resignations were witnessed on Wednesday afteron with as many as 9 sitting Ministers dropping out of Modi Cabinet. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, who helmed nation's Health Ministry during unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has resigned from Modi cabinet in what has turned out to be biggest shocker. 

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CM Mamata Banerjee Claims PM Modi-led Centre Deprived West Bengal Of Rs 60,000 Crores

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday targeted  Centre after tabling a Rs 3.08-lakh-crore budget in state Assembly accusing Union government of depiving state of Rs 60,000 cr. She furr claimed that state did t receive a devolution amount of Rs 11,000 crore from PM Modi-led Union government in 2019-20.

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Ahe Of Polls, Seven Ministers From Uttar Presh To Be Inducted In PM Modi's Cabinet

In yet ar development concerning most talked-about Union Cabinet reshuffle, Republic Media Network has learned that seven MPs from Uttar Presh are said to be a part of revamped cabinet led by PM Narendra Modi. It is being seen as a step taken keeping upcoming Uttar Presh elections in mind. Some of m will be in Union cabinet while some will be in council of ministers.

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