Published 07:35 IST, July 12th 2023
News LIVE| Ajit Pawar reaches Amit Shah's residence ahead of high-level talks
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal called an emergency meeting over rising Yamuna level. Assam Rifles seized smuggled foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1.35 crore at a mobile vehicle check post near Merima Bypass Road in Kohima. Chhattisgarh Congress leaders including CM Bhupesh Baghel, Deputy CM TS Singh Deo and the party's in-charge for the state Selja Kumari, observe a 'Silent Satyagraha' in Raipur.
21:29 IST, July 12th 2023
Congress appoints new Chattisgarh unit President
Deepak Baij, on Wednesday, was appointed as the President of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee, the party announced. Baij will replace outgoing PCC President MLA Mohan Markam.
Congress appoints Deepak Baij as President of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee pic.twitter.com/eOoRYOjwtd
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
20:41 IST, July 12th 2023
CBI files chargesheet against journalist arrested for espionage
The CBI, on Wednesday, filed a chargesheet against journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi and former Navy Commander Ashish Pathak who were earlier arrested in an alleged case of espionage in May. The Delhi Police special cell registered a case against the two in September 2022 before handing it over to the CBI on orders of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The CBI filed another FIR in December after taking over the case.
The FIR stated, "One journalist is involved in the illegal collection of sensitive information including minute details of the DRDO projects and their progress and the sensitive details about future procurement of Indian armed forces which reveal the strategic preparedness of our country, classified communication relating to national security and details of strategic and diplomatic talks of India with our friendly countries which can spoil bilateral relations of India with them and shared such classified information with intelligence agencies of foreign countries."
"As per the information, this is an international network in which some Indian journalists are supplying aforesaid strategic/ secret information intelligence agencies of enemy countries," it further said.
20:41 IST, July 12th 2023
Ajit Pawar reaches Amit Shah's residence
NCP leaders Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel have arrived at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in New Delhi. The duo will participate in the high-level meeting with the BJP leadership to discuss the cabinet expansion of the Maharashtra government run by the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde is also expected to join the meeting.
19:20 IST, July 12th 2023
88 dead, over 100 injured due to rains: Himachal govt
The Himachal Pradesh government, on Wednesday, revealed that 88 people have lost their lives, 16 are missing and 100 were reported injured due to rains in the state. Besides, 492 animals have also died across the state.
19:20 IST, July 12th 2023
BSF DIG writes to West Bengal State Election Commissioner
BSF DIG, in a letter to West Bengal's State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha, said that the central forces will assist the police to maintain law and order in the state.
"Central forces will be working together with the state Police to look after the law and order situation of the state after the declaration of panchayat poll results," BSF DIG said in the letter.
19:20 IST, July 12th 2023
Assam CM hits out at Bengal government over dearness allowance
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lashed out at the West Bengal government for allegedly withholding dearness allowance of government employees. This comes days after his tweet on political violence in the state. Himanta was addressing the annual national executive body meeting of industrialists' body FICCI in Guwahati.
Depicting the working style of government employees in Assam, Himanta said, "The West Bengal government does not give DA to its employees on time, while Assam announces DA along with the central government. Because of this, government employees in Assam do not indulge in protests or pickets. Notably, the issue of DA has been prevalent in West Bengal for the last several months. Government employees of Bengal have been continuously protesting demanding settlement of outstanding DA.
18:57 IST, July 12th 2023
Ravi Shankar Prasad slams opposition parties for 'hypocrisy'
A BJP delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad reached West Bengal on Wednesday and met with a woman whose son was attacked in North 24 Parganas.
"Her son was attacked with a sword. Democracy has been shamed in Bengal," the BJP leader said while speaking to Republic. "And I will also ask why is Rahul Gandhi and Nitish Kumar silent? Only if such violence had happened in a BJP-ruled state. This is their hypocrisy and double standard," he further said.
18:25 IST, July 12th 2023
Infrastructure losses running into several hundred crores: Himachal CM
"At Manali, supervising restoration operations, we have suffered property and infrastructure losses running into several hundred crores," Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu tweeted. "MLA Manali @BhuvneshwerG ensured that shelter is provided to all stranded tourists. Thankfully, there is no loss of human life due to timely evacuation from river banks," he further wrote.
At Manali, supervising restoration operations, we have suffered property and infrastructure losses running into several hundred crores.
— Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) July 12, 2023
MLA Manali @BhuvneshwerG ensured that shelter is provided to all stranded tourists. Thankfully, there is no loss of human life due to timely…
18:03 IST, July 12th 2023
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the event during the 42nd Foundation Day of NABARD
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the event during the 42nd Foundation Day of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Delhi pic.twitter.com/pLieB7IvUR
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
17:56 IST, July 12th 2023
BJP fact-finding team reaches West Bengal
A BJP fact-finding team led by Ravi Shankar Prasad reached West Bengal on Wednesday and met with the violence-hit families. While talking to media in North 24 Parganas, Prasad called out CM Mamata Banerjee and questioned the status quo in the state. "What is happening here, Mamata Ji? You should be ashamed," he said.
17:34 IST, July 12th 2023
Mamata Banerjee blames BJP post Panchayat Election violence
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP over the Panchayat Election violence which killed at least 30 people across the state. During the press conference, she asked what enmity the BJP has against her and claimed that she does not have any backing. She also issued a warning to opposition parties saying, "We follow Gandhi Ji but we can also be aggressive like Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose."
The CM also said that the violence took place under the Election Commission's watch and claimed that she 'stands for peace.' She further called out the Central Forces deployed in the state saying attacks were carried out despite their presence. "Mind it," she said sending a message "to those trying to malign the image of Bengal. This won't be tolerated." CM Banerjee also blamed the opposition parties for the violence.
16:51 IST, July 12th 2023
Ajit Pawar to meet top BJP leaders to discuss Maha cabinet expansion
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will hold a high-level meeting with top BJP leaders to discuss the cabinet expansion, which is expected to happen soon. Republic has learnt that the NCP led by Ajit Pawar is firm on Home and Finance Ministries.
(Maharashtra Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis with CM Eknath Shinde)
16:37 IST, July 12th 2023
24 party leaders invited to July 17 opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Sonia Gandhi to attend
The opposition grouping to take on the BJP in the next Lok Sabha polls is set to expand with more parties joining in at the second unity meeting being convened by the Congress next week in Bengaluru
Leaders of 24 non-BJP parties have been invited for the meet on July 17 and 18, the first edition of which saw the participation of 15 parties. Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi is also expected to attend a dinner meeting on July 17 where leaders of these parties will be present
There will be a more structured formal meeting the next day, where the opposition front would further strategise its plans to take on the BJP in the next Lok Sabha polls.
Sources said the MDMK, KDMK, VCK, RSP, Forward Bloc, IUML, Kerala Congress(Joseph) and Kerala Congress (Mani) are among the political parties that will join the second opposition meeting.
A senior opposition leader said he has received an invite from the Congress president to attend the dinner meeting followed by a formal meeting the next day. The 24 opposition parties have together around 150 Lok Sabha members currently and are seeking to expand their base.
Opposition parties are likely to deliberate on a broad plan for their unity efforts, where they intend to put up one common candidate against the BJP across the country, sources said. The first such meeting of opposition parties was held in Bihar's Patna on June 23.
16:37 IST, July 12th 2023
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory amid heavy rainfall
Incessant rainfall in Delhi and surrounding areas has resulted in a rise in the water level of Yamuna. Furthermore, release of water from Hathni Kund Barrage has heightened the risk of flood-like conditions in low-lying areas in the vicinity of Yamuna River.
In view of the water level in Yamuna reaching the danger mark of 207.5 meters, the movement of traffic on the following roads will be regulated:
1. Outer Ring Road between Wazirabad Bridge and Vikas Marg
2. Mahatma Gandhi Road between Kalighat Mandir and Delhi Secretariat
Suggested Routes:
For North-South Movement:
1. Outer Ring Road - Wazirabad Bridge – Yamuna Marginal Bandh Marg – Pushta Road – Vikas Marg
2. Outer Ring Road – Arihant Marg – Mahatma Gandhi Marg – Vikas Marg
For East-West Movement:
1. Punjabi Bagh Chowk - Mahatma Gandhi Marg – Arihant Marg – Outer Ring Road - Wazirabad Bridge
2. Punjabi Bagh Chowk - Mahatma Gandhi Marg – DKFO – AIIMS Chowk – Mahatma Gandhi Marg - Sarai Kale Khan - Mahatma Gandhi Marg - Vikas Marg
Apart from the above diversions, movement of commercial vehicles within Delhi will be contained primarily on Ring Road. Commercial vehicles moving from Rani Jhansi Road to ISBT will be diverted towards Vir Banda Bairagi Marg and New Rohtak Road.
In view of the Supreme Court judgment, non-destined commercial vehicles will not be allowed entry into Delhi. They will be diverted to the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway.
In case of flooding in the vicinity of ISBT Kashmiri Gate, buses coming from Ghaziabad side will be terminated near Seelampur Metro Station. Other vehicular traffic coming from Ghaziabad side will be diverted to Pushta Road.
Traffic coming from Wazirabad Bridge to Majnu Ka Tila will be diverted towards Mukarba Chowk. Traffic coming from Boulevard Road to ISBT will be diverted towards Shamnath Marg and Mahatma Gandhi Marg.
Commuters are advised to postpone travel plans to low-lying areas in view of a high alert issued by the administration and in case of an unavoidable journey the above mentioned roads should be excluded from travel plans.
16:37 IST, July 12th 2023
Centre releases over Rs 7,500 crore in funds for 22 states
The Central government, on Wednesday, released Rs 7,532 crores to 22 State Governments for the respective State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
16:24 IST, July 12th 2023
Haryana CM conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar conducted an aerial survey of rain-affected areas in the state on Wednesday. The work of providing relief to the affected people is ongoing," he said.
#WATCH | Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar conducted an aerial survey of rain-affected areas in the state today
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
The work of providing relief to the affected people is ongoing, says CM. pic.twitter.com/HDiZNLHpbH
15:47 IST, July 12th 2023
PM Modi meets Secretary General of Muslim World League Mohammed Al-Issa
"Pleased to have met H.E. Sheikh @MhmdAlissa, Secretary General of @MWLOrg and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars," PM Narendra Modi tweeted. "We had a great exchange of views on furthering inter-faith dialogue, countering extremist ideologies, promoting global peace, and deepening partnership between India and Saudi Arabia."
Pleased to have met H.E. Sheikh @MhmdAlissa, Secretary General of @MWLOrg and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars. We had a great exchange of views on furthering inter-faith dialogue, countering extremist ideologies, promoting global peace, and deepening partnership… https://t.co/yenOiez6Vt
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2023
15:41 IST, July 12th 2023
Kejriwal writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over Yamuna flood levels
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking help in containing the rising water level of the Yamuna River. "Yamuna's level has reached 207.55 meters by 1 pm in Delhi, this is well above the danger mark," Kejriwal wrote.
My letter to Union Home Minister on Yamuna flood levels… pic.twitter.com/dqDMLWuIfe
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 12, 2023
"It hasn't rained in Delhi for three days, yet Yamuna's level is rising. The water level is not rising due to rain but due to the release of water from the Hathnikund barrage. It is my request that the water should be released from Hathinikund at a limited level, so that Yamuna's water level does not increase further," Kejriwal further wrote. He also underscored that the floods do not send a good message to the world since Delhi is the host city of the upcoming G20 meeting.
15:25 IST, July 12th 2023
BSF continues relief and rescue work in Punjab
The Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab is carrying out relief and rescue operations in districts facing flood like situations. In an official release, the BSF said that villages in border areas under Ferozpur district are under flood threat due to the river Satluj.
"In view of the current situation, the deployed troops of BSF in co-ordination with civil administration and district police are conducting rescue and evacuation operations for civilians of bordering villages with the help of BSF Water Wing and BSF Boats," it said in the release. "Besides, the senior officials of the Border Security Force are in touch with the district administration for rescue and relief work."
"BSF commanders at the field are also in touch with respective civil authorities to render all possible assistance," it further said.
15:17 IST, July 12th 2023
Kejriwal calls emergency meeting over rising Yamuna level
"Honorable Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal ji has called an emergency meeting at Delhi Secretariat at 4.30 pm today regarding the rising water level in Yamuna," CMO Delhi tweeted. The water level in the Yamuna river has reached 207.25 metres, which is the highest since 1978.
यमुना में बढ़ते जलस्तर को लेकर माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @ArvindKejriwal जी ने आज शाम 4.30 बजे दिल्ली सचिवालय में आपात बैठक बुलाई है।
— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) July 12, 2023
Kejriwal has also sought the intervention of the Central government to stop the rise of Yamuna. "There have been no rains in Delhi last 2 days, however, levels of Yamuna are rising due to abnormally high volumes of water being released by Haryana at Hathnikund barrage. Urge Centre to intervene and ensure that levels in Yamuna don’t rise further," Kejriwal tweeted.
Central Water Commission predicts 207.72 meter water level in Yamuna tonite. Not good news for Delhi.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 12, 2023
There have been no rains in Delhi last 2 days, however, levels of Yamuna are rising due to abnormally high volumes of water being released by Haryana at Hathnikund barrage.… pic.twitter.com/3D0SI2eYUm
14:07 IST, July 12th 2023
Mamata Banerjee's politics has become uglier than the politics of the left: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Hitting out at Mamata Banerjee, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, said "Mamata ji's politics has become uglier than the politics of the Left parties. Why have your politics become full of atrocities? We need an answer. Court has to intervene during every election in the state."
13:59 IST, July 12th 2023
Cheaper tomatoes in NCR region from Friday
#BREAKING | Central government takes big step to ease the rising price of Tomato; cheaper tomatoes in NCR region from Friday#Tomato #CentralGovernment #TomatoPriceHike #TomatoPrice
— Republic (@republic) July 12, 2023
WATCH #LIVE here-https://t.co/5C8MAHseYi pic.twitter.com/ZifJ9h5W4n
13:56 IST, July 12th 2023
Delhi govt fully prepared to tackle any situation: Atishi
The Delhi government is fully prepared to tackle any situation. We are regularly conducting evacuations near the Yamuna River. Several embankments have been installed to prevent the breach of water. We are monitoring the situation continuously: Atishi, Delhi Minister
13:43 IST, July 12th 2023
Section 144 imposed in flood prone areas in Delhi
The Delhi has issued advisory for the national capital and imposed section 144 in flood prone areas.
This comes after the Yamuna River in Delhi has risen over the 206-metre evacuation level, requiring officials to relocate residents living in flood-prone districts to safer ones.
13:40 IST, July 12th 2023
Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav speaks on the charge sheet filed against him in land-for-jobs alleged scam case
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav while speaking on the charge sheet filed against him land-for-job scam case stated, "The first chargesheet was filed agsinst me in 2017, and now it is 2023, only god knows what happened in six years. When i was taking oath as Deputy Chief Minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not protest, now they are protesting on the chargesheet.
13:36 IST, July 12th 2023
Big leap for India's space sector
#BREAKING | Big leap for India's space sector as ISRO develops small satellite launch vehicle; deadline for ISRO's pilot project in July 22. #ISRO #IndiaSpaceSector #ISRONews
— Republic (@republic) July 12, 2023
WATCH #LIVE here-https://t.co/5C8MAHsMNQ pic.twitter.com/LQHIInmSlt
13:35 IST, July 12th 2023
Assam rifles seized smuggled foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1.35 crore
Kohima, Nagaland | Assam Rifles seized smuggled foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1.35 crore at a mobile vehicle check post near Merima Bypass Road in the Kohima district of Nagaland on July 11: Assam Rifles.
13:33 IST, July 12th 2023
Emergency meeting called by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an emergency meeting on Delhi rain and flood condition.
13:13 IST, July 12th 2023
Watch | Convicts of Kerala Professor TJ Joseph hand chopping case being taken away
#WATCH | Convicts of Kerala Professor TJ Joseph hand chopping case being taken away from NIA Special Court in Kochi.
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
After the second phase of the trial that ended 12 years after the incident, NIA Special Court convicted six and acquitted five of the accused today. pic.twitter.com/dS4LxC9Sd5
13:05 IST, July 12th 2023
Ruckus reported during Bihar monsoon session; BJP demands Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav's resignation
BJP's ruckus on the third day of Bihar Vidhansabha Monsoon session. BJP MLAs are protesting and shouting slogans against the government by coming inside the house. All BJP MLAs are demanding Tejashwi Yadav's resignation. The Bihar Assembly session is adjourned till tomorrow. During the uproar, the BJP MLAs not only threw the chairs kept in the well here and there but also broke the chair.
#BREAKING | Ruckus reported during Bihar monsoon session; BJP demands Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav's resignation.#BJP #JDU #RJD #Patna #Bihar #TejashwiYadav
— Republic (@republic) July 12, 2023
WATCH #LIVE here-https://t.co/5C8MAHseYi pic.twitter.com/ShkB8ltPM0
12:51 IST, July 12th 2023
DCW chief Swati Maliwal speaks on Brij Bhushan case
DCW chief Swati Maliwal speaking on Brij Bhushan case stated, "Delhi police has submitted concrete evidence against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in court. I want to ask Delhi Police why they didn't arrest him, even though they knew he sexually harassed wrestlers. Central govt should also answer why they did not take any action against him."
12:39 IST, July 12th 2023
UP govt to set up two more medical colleges in the state
The Uttar Pradesh government is ready to set up 2 more medical colleges in the state.."In the last 6 years, the government has set up around 35 more medical colleges.. This is a stepping stone in fulfilling PM Modi’s ‘One district, one medical college’ dream… This will not only improve the quality of medical education in the state but will provide better medical services to the residents," said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
12:36 IST, July 12th 2023
Rajasthan Congress MLA Sachin Pilot speaks on 'maun satyagraha' being held be Congress
Rajasthan Congress MLA Sachin Pilot speaks on 'maun satyagraha' being held by Congress against the disqualification of party leader Rahul Gandhi, says, "Rahul Gandhi has always talked about love, non-violence and uniting people but he was targeted. We will fight against this and will go among people."
12:28 IST, July 12th 2023
Indian Army's Panther division rescues children in village Mandala Channa stranded due to flash floods
Teams of Indian Army’s Panther Division rescued and evacuated children and elderly women in Village Mandala Channa in Shahkot, Punjab who were stranded due to flash floods in Satluj River: Western Command, Indian Army.
12:25 IST, July 12th 2023
ISpA welcomes FM's decision to exempt GST on satellite launch services by private organizations
Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA) says, "We welcome the decision of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to exempt GST on satellite launch services by private organizations. This step will give financial relief to the players and will incentivise growth of this nascent sector. This was one of our pre-budget recommendations and we believe it will help enable the growth of indigenous launch capabilities and ensure a level playing field for all."
12:23 IST, July 12th 2023
Geeta Colony flyover body chopping case: Two black polythene bags recovered
Two black polythene bags have been found. One polythene contains the head of the body and the other polythene contains other parts of the body. On the basis of long hair, we are assuming that it is the body of a woman. It is yet to be identified, probe underway: Paramaditya, Joint CP, Central Range.
#WATCH | Delhi: Two black polythene bags have been found. One polythene contains the head of the body and the other polythene contains other parts of the body. On the basis of long hair, we are assuming that it is the body of a woman. It is yet to be identified, probe underway:… https://t.co/C5stJpUwHj pic.twitter.com/ARMGleSsSU
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
12:19 IST, July 12th 2023
Kerala Professor TJ Joseph hand chopping case: NIA Special Court convicts six and acquits five of the accused
Kerala Professor TJ Joseph hand chopping case | NIA Special Court convicts six and acquits five of the accused. The second phase of the trial ended 12 years after the incident. Thirty-one people were put on trial in the first phase and 13 of them were found guilty in 2015.
12:17 IST, July 12th 2023
Kerala Professor hand chopping case: NIA court to pronounce verdict against 11 PFI members
In the infamous hand chopping case of Professor TJ Joseph by members of now banned outfit The Popular Front of India (PFI), the NIA Court in Kochi has completed the trial of 11 accused involved in the case and is all set to pronounce its verdict in the matter. The verdict will decide the fate of 11 accused including Popular Front leader MK Nasar, known to be the mastermind behind the incident. Other accused in the case are Sajil, Shafeeq, Najeeb K A, Azeez, Mohammad Rafi, Subair TP, M K Noushad, Mansoor, P P Moideen Kunju, and P M Ayood. READ FULL STORY HERE.
12:12 IST, July 12th 2023
Maharashtra cabinet expansion soon
#BREAKING | Preparation is underway for cabinet expansion which is likely to take place today, as per sources. Senior BJP leaders asked not to leave Mumbai.#MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis #Maharashtra #MaharashtraPolitics #AjitPawar #SharadPawar #DevendraFadnavis
— Republic (@republic) July 12, 2023
WATCH #LIVE… pic.twitter.com/sC7ti5Akiz
12:06 IST, July 12th 2023
'Silent Satyagraha' underway in Raipur
Chhattisgarh Congress leaders including CM Bhupesh Baghel, Deputy CM TS Singh Deo and the party's in-charge for the state Selja Kumari, observe a 'Silent Satyagraha' in Raipur to express solidarity with Rahul Gandhi in the wake of Gujarat High Court upholding Sessions Court's order denying stay on his conviction in the defamation case against 'Modi surname' remark.
11:49 IST, July 12th 2023
BJP panel reaches violence hit West Bengal post panchayat poll
BJP panel in West Bengal post violence in the state. We will meet victims affected by the violence, says BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad.
#BREAKING | BJP panel in West Bengal post violence in the state. We will meet victims affected by the violence, says BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad.#WestBengalViolence #RaviShankarPrasad #WestBengalPanchayatPolls #MamataBanerjee #CVAnandaBose
— Republic (@republic) July 12, 2023
WATCH #LIVE here-… pic.twitter.com/xSxpjJiwna
11:48 IST, July 12th 2023
BJP announces candidatures for the forthcoming election to the Rajya Sabha
BJP announces the candidatures of Babubhai Jesangbhai Desai (from Gujarat), Kesrivevsinh Zala (from Gujarat) and Ananta Maharaj (from West Bengal) for the forthcoming election to the Rajya Sabha.
11:45 IST, July 12th 2023
Watch | Karnataka Congress leader hold silent protest; CM and Dy CM also particiapte in the protest
#WATCH | Karnataka Congres leaders hold a silent protest in Bengaluru, to express solidarity with Rahul Gandhi in the wake of Gujarat High Court upholding Sessions Court's order denying stay on his conviction in the defamation case against 'Modi surname' remark.
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
CM Siddaramaiah… pic.twitter.com/npV96Zo3cw
11:43 IST, July 12th 2023
Watch | BJP leader arrive at the party office in Delhi for the Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana meeting
#WATCH | BJP leaders begin arriving at the party office in Delhi for the Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana meeting.
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
The meeting will be held under the chairmanship of party's national president JP Nadda. pic.twitter.com/Sv9LVDAAaZ
11:42 IST, July 12th 2023
PM Modi to pay official visit to France and the UAE from 13-15 July
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an Official Visit to France and the UAE from 13-15 July 2023. He will visit Paris from 13-14 July at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron, President of France. PM will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade on 14 July 2023, where a tri-services Indian armed forces contingent would be participating. PM will, thereafter, visit Abu Dhabi on July 15.
11:38 IST, July 12th 2023
Bihar police opens baton charge to disperse protesting members of farmer organisation over their demands
Police in Patna open baton charge to disperse members of a farmer organisation who were marching to the State Assembly over their demands.
SDM Patna, Shrikant Khandekar says, "...We had to disperse them as they were given sufficient time to disperse them from here. Section 144 CrPC is in effect, nobody can carry out any kind of protest around Vidhan Sabha. Gardanibagh protest site is designated for that. They were permitted for Gardanibagh. Still, they had gathered here in large numbers...4-5 arrests have also been made as Sec 144 CrPC was violated...They have dispersed now. Situation is normal."
11:36 IST, July 12th 2023
Jain monk protest: BJP delegation inside Raj Bhavan; security beefed up, buses brought to detain protesting MLAs
The Karnataka BJP delegation is currently inside Raj Bhavan and have submitted the petition to governor. Amid this, the security has been heightened outside Raj Bhavan. Furthermore, additional buses are being brought in to detain the MLAs if they protest on the road.
11:23 IST, July 12th 2023
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi likely to shift into B2 Nizamuddin East first floor
Cong leader Rahul Gandhi likely to shift into B2 Nizamuddin East first floor. This house belonged to congress veteran leader Sheila dikshit who breathed her last here . She stayed in this house from 1991 to 1998 and then post 2015 . Her son Sandip Dikshit had recently put an informal message to his acquaintances informing them about shifting his residence from B2 to A5 in the locality.
11:23 IST, July 12th 2023
SC adjourns hearing for July 24 into the bail plea filed by ex-JNU student in UAPA case
Supreme Court adjourns the hearing for July 24 into the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the North East Delhi riots in February 2020.
Supreme Court adjourns the hearing after counsel appearing for Delhi police seeks time to file a response on Khalid’s bail plea.
11:19 IST, July 12th 2023
BJP MLA R Ashoka hits out at Karnataka Congress over Jain monk killing, says 'law and order in bad position'
Karnataka BJP MLA R Ashoka on the Jain Monk murder case says, "Law & order position in Karnataka is very bad - there is murder everywhere. Even after a week of Jain monk's murder, Govt has not taken any action. We have to give a message to that community. There are Jains across India. They are asking for protection...Whenever Congress Govt comes to power in Karnataka, murders & hooliganism begin...We will request the Governor of Karnataka to instruct the CM to maintain law & order. That is our demand, we will meet the Governor."
11:17 IST, July 12th 2023
BJP stages massive protest over Jain Monk murder in Karnataka, calls for CBI probe
The BJP on Wednesday held a massive protest outside the Karnataka Assembly over the murder of the Jain monk Kamakumara Nandi Maharaj in the city, with party leaders marching towards the Raj Bhawan to submit a petition seeking a CBI inquiry into the murder. READ FULL STORY HERE.
11:07 IST, July 12th 2023
Watch | Rajasthan Congress leaders observing 'silent Satyagraha' in Jaipur over Gujarat HC's order over Rahul Gandhi
#WATCH | Rajasthan Congress leaders observe a 'Silent Satyagraha' in Jaipur to express solidarity with Rahul Gandhi in the wake of Gujarat High Court upholding Sessions Court's order denying stay on his conviction in the defamation case against 'Modi surname' remark.
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) July 12, 2023
State… pic.twitter.com/v2xwBZIbIS
10:48 IST, July 12th 2023
Delhi police recovers body of woman chopped into several pieces
Delhi Police recovers the body of a woman, chopped into several pieces from near Geeta Colony flyover area. Police present at the spot. More details are awaited.
10:46 IST, July 12th 2023
Complainant in Rahul Gandhi defamation case files caveat in SC
Purnesh Modi, the complainant who filed a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat, filed a caveat in Supreme Court to also be heard in case, the apex court decides to hear Gandhi’s appeal against the Gujarat High Court judgment which declined to stay his conviction in a defamation case. A Caveat application is filed by a litigant to ensure that no adverse order is passed against him or her without being heard.
10:43 IST, July 12th 2023
Jain Monk murder protest: Bommai speaks on corruption and law and order in Karnataka
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai speaks on corruption and law and order issues in the state as he leads the protest over Jain Monk's murder case.
"Lot of discrepancies in Jain Monk murder investigation. No body is safe in Karnataka whether techie or common poeple," he said.
He further questioned the ruling Congress, "Why is state government refusing for a CBI inquiry into the Jain Monk murder case?"
10:39 IST, July 12th 2023
Watch | Karnataka BJP's protest begins over Jain Monk murder
The outraged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (July 12) held protest over the Jain Monk murder outside Vidhan Soudha. Former Karnataka Chief Minister Bommai is slated to lead the protest. The saffron party will hold the padyatra to Raj Bhavan. The party will further submit a petition seeking CBI inquiry and meet the guv after protest.
#WATCH | Karnataka BJP MLAs protest in Bengaluru over the murder of a Jain monk in the state and demand CBI enquiry into the matter. pic.twitter.com/SUbaoWp2r7
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
10:37 IST, July 12th 2023
Karnataka Congress holds silent protest in front of Gandhi statue against Gujarat HC's order
The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday (July 12) held silent protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue against Gujarat High Court;'s order on the grand old party's leader Rahul Gandhi.
10:12 IST, July 12th 2023
Bengaluru Double murder case: 3 accused arrested
#BREAKING | Bengaluru Double murder case: 3 accused arrested.
— Republic (@republic) July 12, 2023
Republic #LIVE from the crime scene in Bengaluru, tune in here-https://t.co/5C8MAHsMNQ#Bengaluru #BengaluruCrime #BengaluruNews pic.twitter.com/6jH2V6rLuf
09:52 IST, July 12th 2023
Macabre dancing of the mockery of democracy: Adhir Ranjan on Bengal Panchayat polls
On the West Bengal panchayat election, State Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "...I must say that election has already been reduced to a farce, macabre dancing of the mockery of democracy was witnessed by all...It was well anticipated. According to our apprehension, violence, nexus between the ruling party, Police, and Election Commission - threatening & intimidation, unprecedented scale of violence has been unleased resulting in the death of more than 40 persons. After the counting, post-poll violence will be unleashed..."
09:37 IST, July 12th 2023
WB BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta hits out at TMC's Abhishek Banerjee's tweet
On TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's tweet on West Bengal panchayat election, BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta says, "I think Abhishek Banerjee is thanking the wrong people. He should be thanking the State Election Commissioner, State Police, and Administration which put their entire weight into ensuring that the TMC won resoundingly in these Panchayat elections by means which were at best, half irregular and at worst, completely irregular. I think what Abhishek Banerjee really hopes for is that the 2024 general election will be fought with the Election Commissioner who is as useless as this. But fortunately, the Election Commission which will conduct the 2024 election is different and they should learn a lesson from what exactly happened in panchayat elections to understand the extent of irregularities, high-handedness, and rigging which took place. This was not an election, it was a farce. It was an assault on democracy. It was a complete travesty on everything India stands for & I hope this will never be repeated in any part of India, least of all in West Bengal in any other election.
09:33 IST, July 12th 2023
Many injured after bus falls into a ravine in Maharashtra
#WATCH | Several people injured after a bus fell into a ravine in Maharashtra's Nashik district.
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
More details are awaited.
(Source: Local police) pic.twitter.com/y6Lntdeq18
09:24 IST, July 12th 2023
Delhi: Fire breaks out in an automobile showroom service centre
Delhi | Fire broke out in an automobile showroom service centre in Mayapuri Phase 1. Twenty fire tenders are present at the spot. Details awaited.
09:23 IST, July 12th 2023
Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' passes away today
Sita Dahal, wife of Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', passed away today after suffering a cardiac arrest following prolonged illness.
09:06 IST, July 12th 2023
Meeting of Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana to be held at BJP HQ in Delhi
Meeting of Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana to be held at BJP HQ in Delhi today, under the chairmanship of party president JP Nadda. Upcoming Lok Sabha election and a few state elections and preparations for them to be discussed in the meeting. Last year, BJP had presented Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana 20220 wherein strategy was made with special focus on those Lok Sabha seats on which BJP was on the second or third position in 2019 General election or won with a very slim margin.
08:51 IST, July 12th 2023
Watch | How Delhi Haj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan welcomed women returning from Haj
#WATCH | Delhi Haj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan welcomes women returning from Haj, at the Delhi airport. She says, "The numbers this time are record-breaking. 4314 Muslim women are returning from Haj without Mehram."
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
(Video: Kausar Jahan) pic.twitter.com/5AskqielV5
#WATCH | Delhi Haj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan welcomes a woman returning from Haj, at the Delhi airport. This year, 4314 Indian Muslim women participated in the Haj pilgrimage without Mehram. pic.twitter.com/gH2f8AesUT
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
08:48 IST, July 12th 2023
CPI(M) WB Sect speaks on 'teachers' appointments scam', says 'the truth needs to be found out'
Speaking on teachers' appointments scam in West Bengal, CPI(M) West Bengal State Secretary Md Salim, said, "It is the role of political parties, politicians and govt to allow investigation and find out the truth. In the case of the teachers' appointments scam, ED found that some of the accused that were arrested said ultimately all the money that was collected went to Abhishek Banerjee, but he is avoiding (probe). We are happy that Supreme Court refused to interfere in ED's investigation...22nd July is the anniversary of Partha Banerjee's arrest & Abhishek Banerjee succeeded Partha Banerjee, so other processes should follow accordingly."
08:46 IST, July 12th 2023
Water level of river Yamuna continues to rise in Delhi
Water level of river Yamuna continues to rise in Delhi. Today at 8 am, water level of the river was recorded at 207.25 metres at the Bridge, inching closer to the highest flood level - 207.49 metres. The river is flowing above the danger level.
08:46 IST, July 12th 2023
Watch | Ravi Shankar Prasad arrives at the Delhi airport to leave for West Bengal
#WATCH | BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad arrives at the Delhi airport to leave for West Bengal.
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
BJP constituted a four-member fact-finding committee, including party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, which will visit the violence-affected areas in the state in the wake of the Panchayat… pic.twitter.com/vmXKhR6ohq
08:43 IST, July 12th 2023
BJP to stage stir over Jain Monk's murder
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to stage stir over jain monk's murder.
1) 10 AM BJP MLAs and MLCs will protest in the premises of Vidhana Soudha against the killing of Jain Monk and will demand a CBI enquiry
2) 10.30 AM BJP MLAs led by Basavaraj Bommai will hold a padayatra from Vidhana Soudha to Raj Bhavan and will submit a petition to the governor about the collapse of law and order in Karnataka after Congress has come to power. They will also submit a petition for CBI enquiry
08:25 IST, July 12th 2023
Tamil Nadu: Polythene bags and chips packets floating on Saravana Poigai pond
Tamil Nadu | Polythene bags and chips packets seen floating on Saravana Poigai pond adjacent to Subramaniaswami Temple; people seen washing clothes on the banks of the pond. Devotees who visit the temple to offer prayers demand that the pond be cleaned.
08:22 IST, July 12th 2023
4314 Muslim women returning after Haj without Mehram; numbers are record-breaking: Haj Committee chief Kausar
Delhi Haj Committee chief Kausar Jahan says, "...Delightful that the numbers this time are record-breaking. 4314 Muslim women are returning after Haj without Mehram. In 2018, when the Mehram obligation was lifted, from 2018-2022 only 3400 women went for Haj...But in 2023 alone, 4314 women went on Haj without Mehram. This is a major step towards women empowerment. This shows our women trust the Indian passport and they feel safe outside the country..."
08:14 IST, July 12th 2023
Kedarnath yatra halted due to continuous heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand | Kedarnath Yatra halted due to continuous heavy rainfall in the state. In view of the safety of the pilgrims, the district administration has stopped them at Sonprayag and Gaurikund. Kedarnath Yatra has been affected due to continuous inclement weather. Four state roads and 10 link roads are closed due to debris. Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers are in spate.
08:12 IST, July 12th 2023
Water level of Yamuna at old Delhi railway bridge crosses 207 mark
The water level of Yamuna at old Delhi railway bridge crosses 207 mark. As of 5 in the morning of July 12, the water level recorded is 207.08. Higest flood level record is 207.49 mtrs. According to the forecast, level is likely to increase further.
08:08 IST, July 12th 2023
Karnataka Congress to hold silent protest at Bengaluru's freedom park
The KPCC president and deputy CM DK Shivakumar have called for a silent protest in Bengaluru's freedom park on July 12, against BJP's hate politics towards Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He called all the leaders to participate in the protest and voice out the support to Rahul Gandhi.
08:05 IST, July 12th 2023
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad to visit West Bengal
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "JP Nadda has appointed a team of Parliamentarians, of which I am the convener, which is going to visit all the areas affected by rampant violence, killing, bomb blast in the wake of gram panchayat elections in Bengal...We propose to visit all the affected areas, meet those who are tortured & victimised. Why should more than 40 people lose their lives in the gram panchayat election? Why the so-called colleagues who are trying to forge an alliance against Narendra Modi are maintaining a conspicuous silence? We will visit & submit our report to the President. I hope Mamata Govt will allow us to visit the affected areas..."
07:47 IST, July 12th 2023
Meeting of CM Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan cabinet to be held today
A meeting of CM Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan cabinet to be held in Jaipur today. The cabinet meeting will be followed by a meeting of Council of Ministers. Bills to be introduced in the upcoming session of the State Assembly to be discussed and approved by the cabinet.
07:45 IST, July 12th 2023
Himachal Pradesh: Owing to heavy rain, water to be released from Pandoh Dam
Due to incessant rains in the district, water will be released from Pandoh Dam (Mandi) from 6 pm today to 3 pm tomorrow. People are appealed not to go near low-lying areas like rivers, drains and dam areas for the next few days: Nurpur Police
07:42 IST, July 12th 2023
Death toll rises to 31 as north India battles devastating rains and flooding
Rainfall activity ebbed in north India on Tuesday after three days of onslaught, revealing the extent of death and destruction as authorities reported at least 20 more fatalities and ramped up relief and rescue efforts. READ FULL STORY HERE.
07:40 IST, July 12th 2023
Tourist expresses their ordeal as rain lashes out in Manali; internet services disrupted
Neha, a tourist from, Ludhiana, Punjab says, "...We want to go home. We were scheduled to return on Sunday but we are stuck due to flood..." Another tourist, Sanjeev Arora says, "We are here in Manali since 5th July. The main track is damaged. We have been trying to go back for the past two days. The internet services and electricity supply is disrupted...
07:35 IST, July 12th 2023
Aftermath of the flood that ravaged Manali
#WATCH | Aftermath of the flood that ravaged Manali in Himachal Pradesh due to incessant heavy rainfall in the region. pic.twitter.com/z7dDd5qVSB
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
Updated 21:29 IST, July 12th 2023