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India News July 16: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Thursday it has arrested two persons including a key accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case who allegedly stole the paper from a National Testing Agency’s trunk in Hazaribagh in Jharkhand. In other news, Sensex climbed to 51.69 points to settle at an all-time high of 80,716.55.
India News July 16 LIVE: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Thursday it has arrested two persons including a key accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case who allegedly stole the paper from a National Testing Agency’s trunk in Hazaribagh in Jharkhand. In other news, a late-night encounter in Doda’s Dessa area in Jammu and Kashmir, critically injured four Indian Army jawans, who later succumbed to their injuries. Meanwhile, controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar has been relieved from District Training Program of State Government of Maharashtra.
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16 Jul 2024, 09:15:29 pm IST
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16 Jul 2024, 06:43:52 am IST
16 Jul 2024, 06:50:03 am IST
India News LIVE: Security Beefed Up On Jammu-Doda Highway After Encounter
Security has been beefed up on the Jammu-Doda highway following an encounter that broke out late last night in Doda’s Dessa area, leaving few Indian Army personnel critically injured.
16 Jul 2024, 06:51:29 am IST
Breaking News LIVE: 4 Killed As Bus Falls Into Ditch Near Mumbai Express Highway
At least four people were killed and several others injured after a bus they were travelling in collided with a tractor, leading to the bus’ fall into a ditch near the Mumbai Express highway. Police officials said that all the injured persons were immediately to the nearby MGM hospital for treatment.
16 Jul 2024, 07:13:50 am IST
US Elections LIVE: Trump Picks JD Vance As His Running Mate
Donald Trump on Monday was nominated as their presidential candidate by the Republican delegates. His selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate was also backed by the leaders.
16 Jul 2024, 07:27:22 am IST
J&K Encounter News: 4 Security Personnel Injured In Doda Encounter, Die
At least four security personnel including an officer, who were critically injured during an encounter in Doda’s Dessa area late on Monday, have succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
16 Jul 2024, 07:52:24 am IST
Delhi News LIVE: Traffic Affected On Outer Ring Road Due To Accident
Delhi Traffic Police has informed the public on X, “Traffic will be affected on Outer Ring Road in the carriageway from IIT towards Delhi Cantt due to an accident of two loaded trailers on Munirka Flyover. Kindly plan your journey accordingly.”
16 Jul 2024, 07:58:39 am IST
Mumbai Exp Highway Accident: 5 Dead, 30 Injured, Say Police
Police officials said that at least five pilgrims have died and 30 others have been injured after a bus collided with a tractor on the Mumbai Express Highway.
16 Jul 2024, 08:29:47 am IST
Weather News: Heavy Rains Lash Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain
Heavy rainfall lashed Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain early this morning. | VISUALS
16 Jul 2024, 08:31:51 am IST
Gujarat News: 6 Children Died Of Suspected Virus Since July 10, Says Minister
As many as six children have died due to suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat since July 10, with the total number of cases of the infection rising to 12, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has said.
16 Jul 2024, 09:05:26 am IST
India News LIVE: 3 Dead, Several Injured In Road Accident In Noida
At least three people died and several others were injured in a road accident in Noida.
“The accident occurred at around 3 am under the limits of PS Ecotech-3. A pickup truck went out of control when a car collided with it from behind, lost balance and overturned. The occupants of both vehicles were acquaintances and were returning to Kulesara after attending a wedding,” said ADCP Central Noida Hirdesh.
“On getting information about the incident, the police immediately reached the spot and shifted the injured to the nearest hospital for treatment. During treatment, 3 people died and out of the 9 who were injured, four were referred to Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi,” he added.
16 Jul 2024, 09:07:56 am IST
India News LIVE: Pune Rural Police Search For IAS Officer Puja Khedkar’s Parents
Teams of Pune Rural Police in Ahmednagar’s Pathardi and Mumbai are going to search for Manorama Khedkar and Dilip Khedkar — parents of IAS officer Puja Khedkar.
Pankaj Deshmukh, SP Pune Rural Police, said, “We will question them once we establish contact with them.”
16 Jul 2024, 09:09:24 am IST
India News LIVE: Naam Tamilar Party Leader Hacked To Death In Madurai
Madurai City Police Commissioner said that Naam Tamilar Party’s Madurai North District Deputy Secretary Balasubramanian was hacked to death this morning when he was walking in BB Kulam.
16 Jul 2024, 09:25:01 am IST
India News LIVE: PM Modi Likely To Address UNGA Session On Sept 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the high-level UN General Assembly session at the United Nations on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN.
The high-level General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly will take place from September 24-30.
As per the provisional list of speakers for the General Debate issued by the UN on Monday, India’s “Head of Government” is scheduled to address the high-level session in the afternoon of September 26.
16 Jul 2024, 09:43:50 am IST
Karnataka 7th Pay Commission: State Govt Approves 27.5% Hike For Employees
The Karnataka government on Monday reportedly decided to implement the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission, which recommends a 27.5 percent hike on basic salary of government employees, effective from August 1.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to announce the pay hike to more than seven lakh state government employees in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, sources cited in a news agency PTI report said.
The move is expected to cost the government exchequer an additional Rs 17,440.15 crore annually. READ FULL STORY
16 Jul 2024, 09:50:15 am IST
Bihar News LIVE: Vikassheel Insaan Party Chief’s Father Murdered
Jitan Sahani, father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani, was allegedly found murdered at his ancestral home in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, police said on Tuesday.
Jitan Sahani’s body, with several stab injuries and cut marks on his chest and stomach, was found inside his room at his house in Biraul area this morning, according to a news agency PTI report.
Darbhanga Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jagunath Reddy said a team of senior officers have reached the spot and are investigating the matter.
16 Jul 2024, 09:50:52 am IST
Stock Market Today: New All-Time Peak
Sensex climbs 185.55 points to 80,850.41 in early trade; Nifty rallies 63.35 points to hit new all-time peak of 24,650.05.
16 Jul 2024, 10:16:57 am IST
J&K Terror Attack News: Defence Minister Speaks To Army Chief
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reportedly spoken to the Indian Army chief after the Doda militant attack in which four personnel died. The Indian Army chief apprised Rajnath Singh about the ground situation and ongoing operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, according to news agency ANI.
Four army personnel, including an officer, who were critically injured in a gunfight with heavily-armed terrorists, succumbed to injuries in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday, official sources said.
The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt, some 55 km from Doda town, late Monday evening, the officials said
16 Jul 2024, 10:46:23 am IST
Pune News LIVE: Khedkars Fail To Reply To Municipality Notice On Encroachment
Trouble seems to be mounting for the family of controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar, with the Pune Municipal Commissioner now issuing an ultimatum to them to reply to a notice over removal of encroachment outside their residence.
“On 12th July, we issued a notice to Manorama Khedkar to remove encroachment outside their residence and sought a reply. Till now, we have not received any reply from them. They have seven days from the date of notice issued. If they don’t reply in the given time, action will be taken,” Dr. Rajendra Bhosale, Pune Municipal Commissioner, said.
16 Jul 2024, 11:01:16 am IST
Doda Encounter News LIVE: L-G Manoj Sinha Says Deaths Of Soldiers Will Be Avenged
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday vowed to avenge the death of the soldiers killed in an encounter with terrorists in Doda district. Four army personnel, including an officer, died after being injured in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists in Doda district, officials said on Tuesday.
In a post on X, Sinha said, “We will avenge death of our soldiers & thwart the evil designs of terrorists and their associates. I call upon the people to unite in the fight against terrorism & provide us accurate information so that we can intensify anti-terror operations & neutralise the terror ecosystem”.
16 Jul 2024, 11:35:17 am IST
India News LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Condoles The Demise Of Soldiers In J&K Encounter
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, said, “Today, our soldiers were martyred in another terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir. I pay my humble tribute to the martyrs and express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families.”
“Such horrific incidents happening one after the other is extremely sad and worrying. These continuous terrorist attacks are revealing the poor condition of Jammu and Kashmir. Our soldiers and their families are bearing the brunt of BJP’s wrong policies.”
“It is the demand of every patriotic Indian that the government should take full responsibility for the repeated security lapses and take strict action against the culprits who harm the country and the soldiers. In this hour of grief, the entire country stands united against terrorism,” Gandhi added.
16 Jul 2024, 12:14:28 pm IST
India News LIVE: SC Issues Notice To ED On Manish Sisodia’s Petition Challenging Delhi HC
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s petition challenging Delhi High Court’s order rejecting his bail plea in excise policy money laundering case.
16 Jul 2024, 12:16:11 pm IST
Kerala Rains: Manappuram Sree Mahadeva Temple Flooded Amid Heavy Rains
Manappuram Sree Mahadeva Temple in Aluva was submerged in flood as heavy rainfall in the region led to a rise in Periyar River’s water level. | VISUALS
16 Jul 2024, 12:55:38 pm IST
India News LIVE: Jaishankar Begins Two-Day Visit To Mauritius
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesay kickstarted his two-day visit to Mauritius, meeting his counterpart Maneesh Gobin.
“Look forward to productive engagements to take forward this special relationship,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
16 Jul 2024, 12:56:36 pm IST
Tamil Nadu News: CM Stalin Holds All Party Meeting For Cauvery Water Dispute
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin held an all-party meeting over the Cauvery water dispute on Tuesday.
16 Jul 2024, 01:00:22 pm IST
India News LIVE: Row Over Murder Of Vikassheel Insaan Party Chief’s Father
A row has erupted over the murder of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani. Opposition leaders have been slamming the state government over the security of leaders and the disruption in the law and order situation in the state.
RJD leader Manoj Jha said, “There is no Law and Order in the state and the people are suffering from this…Required action should be taken in the matter. If the Bihar Government is not able to handle the state, the CM should say ‘I quit’.”
Congress UP president Ajay Rai said, “This is a condemnable and sad incident. Mukesh Sahani is a part of INDIA alliance… I express my grief on this.”
16 Jul 2024, 01:22:16 pm IST
Supreme Court News: 2 Judgest Appointed To Top Court
Two judges have been appointed to Supreme Court. With this, the top court will regain full strength.
16 Jul 2024, 01:23:21 pm IST
Ambani Wedding LIVE: Techie Held Over Bomb Threat To Anant Ambani’s Wedding
Mumbai police arrest 32-year-old engineer from Gujarat for social media post on bomb threat at Anant Ambani’s wedding: Official.
16 Jul 2024, 01:57:30 pm IST
Mukesh Sahani Father Murder: Cops Find Almirah In Nearby Pond
On the murder of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani’s father, DIG Darbhanga Babu Ram said, “We got the information in the morning. The FSL team is conducting an investigation. We have found some important evidence. The accused will be arrested soon. We will give detailed information in the next 6-8 hours. A small almirah containing some papers has been found in a nearby pond. Three empty glasses were also found lying on the table.”
Mukesh Sahani’s father Jitan Sahani was allegedly found murdered at his ancestral home in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, police said on Tuesday. Jitan Sahani’s body, with several stab injuries and cut marks on his chest and stomach, was found inside his room at his house in Biraul area this morning.
16 Jul 2024, 02:24:18 pm IST
India News LIVE: Ajmer Darga Khadim Acquitted In Provocative Slogans Case
A court in Ajmer on Tuesday acquitted all six people accused of raising inflammatory slogans from the gate of the Moinuddin Chishti Dargah following suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma’s derogatory comments against the Prophet in 2022.
Public prosecutor Gulam Nazmi said that Ajmer Dargah ‘khadim’ Gohar Chisti, Tazim Siddiki, Farook Zamali, Nasir, Riyaz Hasan and Moin have been acquitted by the court.
“All accused have been acquitted under all sections. An appeal against the verdict will be made after examining the order,” he said.
16 Jul 2024, 02:49:59 pm IST
Telangana News LIVE: SC Allows State Govt Replacement Of HC Judge In Panel Probing KCR
The Supreme Court on Tuesday permitted Telangana government to replace ex-HC judge L Narasimha Reddy on one-man panel with another judge to probe former CM KCR.
Former judge L Narasimha Reddy withdrew from panel set up to probe ex-Telangana CM KCR over irregularities in power sector.
The Supreme Court noted submissions of ex-Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao alleging bias against head of inquiry panel.
16 Jul 2024, 02:52:19 pm IST
Karnataka Rain News LIVE: 7 Feared Dead In Landslide
Seven persons, including a five-member family, were feared killed after a massive landslide at Shirur in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday, officials said, citing initial reports.
The family members, who were running a road-side petty shop on National Highway 66, were suspected to be trapped under mud and soil that plunged down a hill, official sources cited in a news agency PTI report said.
16 Jul 2024, 03:03:21 pm IST
Tamil Nadu News LIVE: Bureaucratic Reshuffle In State
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday effected a bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring among others, Principal Home Secretary P Amudha, IAS. She has been replaced with Dheeraj Kumar, currently Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Information Technology and Digital Services Department.
Kumar has been allotted the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department.
The government also transferred a number of other senior officials, including Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner Dr J Radhakrishnan and posted him as Additional Chief Secretary, Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, vice Dr K Gopal.
16 Jul 2024, 03:21:07 pm IST
Odisha News LIVE: Puri Ratna Bhandar To Be Opened Again On Thursday
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) will reopen the inner chamber of the Ratna Bhandar on Thursday to transfer ornaments to a temporary storeroom set up within the 12th-century shrine complex, four days after it was opened after a gap of 46 years for inventory and repairs.
The decision was taken during a meeting attended by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee, Justice Biswanth Rath (chairman of the supervisory committee appointed by the state government for overseeing the Ratna Bhandar), Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain, and other officials on Tuesday.
16 Jul 2024, 03:40:04 pm IST
Stock Market Closing: Sensex, Nifty Settle At Record High
Sensex climbs 51.69 points to settle at all-time high of 80,716.55; Nifty up 26.30 points to record peak of 24,613.
16 Jul 2024, 03:42:57 pm IST
Mumbai BMW Hit-And-Run Case: Mihir Shah Sent To Judicial Custody Till July 30
BMW hit-and-run case accused Mihir Shah, son of a Shiv Sena leader, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody.
16 Jul 2024, 04:12:49 pm IST
Jammu News LIVE: Suspected Movement In Poonch Trigers Search Op
The security forces launched a joint search operation following suspected movement of two persons in Jammu and Kashmir”s Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. The troops are already on high alert along the border line and hinterland in the border district, they said.
Acting swiftly on information about spotting suspicious movement of two persons near Betaar river, the army and Special Operation Group (SOG) launched a search operation, the officials said.
16 Jul 2024, 04:38:48 pm IST
Delhi News LIVE: Water Supply To Be Hit On Thursday
Water supply in several parts of Delhi will be disrupted on Thursday for 12 hours due to the shutdown of a sluice valve near Radisson Blu Hotel, the Delhi Jal Board said in a statement.
The areas affected due to the disruption from 9 am to 9 pm include GH-1 Milansar Apartment, GH-1 Archana Apartment, Shubham Enclave, RBI Colony near Double Twin Water Tank, G Block Pushkar Enclave, State Bank Nagar Outer Ring Road, Meera Bagh B Block, GH-4 DDA Flats, Meera Bagh JJC Paschim Vihar, GH-5&7 to GH-14, Sundar Vihar, Ambica Vihar, Bhera Enclave, Peeragarhi, Jwalapuri, Miyanwali Nagar, Guru Harkishan Nagar, Syed Nangloi Village, and adjoining areas.
16 Jul 2024, 05:21:50 pm IST
Puje Khedkar News LIVE: Maharashtra Govt Puts On Hold IAS Officer’s Training
Controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar has been relieved from District Training Program of State Government of Maharashtra. The letter from Nitin Gadre, Additional Chief Secretary (P) reads, “…LBSNAA, Mussoorie has decided to keep your District Training Program on hold and immediately recall you for further necessary action…”
16 Jul 2024, 05:32:47 pm IST
Mumbai News: Actress Divyanka Tripathi, Her Husband Return After Facing Robbery In Italy
Television actors Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Vivek Dahiya have returned to India days after they revealed they were robbed during a trip to Florence, Italy. The actors went to the city for a holiday but encountered an unpleasant incident last week when the window of their car was broken while it was parked near a resort and their valuables and passports were stolen.
Divyanka and Vivek, both 39, shared that they were left with nothing after the theft and how they were issued an emergency by the Indian Embassy for their return. In the videos captured by paparazzi on Tuesday, the couple was spotted coming out of the airport in Mumbai.
16 Jul 2024, 05:39:42 pm IST
NEET News LIVE: CBI Makes Big Arrest
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two persons including a key accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case who allegedly stole the paper from a National Testing Agency’s trunk in Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, officials said Tuesday.
With the two arrests, the total number of persons arrested in connection with cases pertaining to leakage, impersonation and other irregularities in the medical entrance exam has now reached 14, officials cited in a news agency PTI report said.
The agency has arrested Pankaj Kumar alias Aditya, a 2017-batch civil engineer from the National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, who allegedly stole the NEET-UG paper from the NTA trunk in Hazaribagh, the officials said.
16 Jul 2024, 05:46:07 pm IST
Doda Encounter News: Wreath Laying Ceremony Of Army Jawans Who Died In Op
Wreath laying ceremony of four Army personnel who lost their lives in action during an encounter with terrorists in Doda, underway in Jammu.
16 Jul 2024, 06:07:10 pm IST
Spain Accident: 9 Hospitalised After Bus Accident In Highway Tunnel
A dramatic bus accident at the mouth of a highway tunnel in northeast Spain left nine people injured, three of them critically, officials said on Tuesday.
The bus was carrying 50-60 textile workers to a nearby factory when the accident occurred on the C-32 highway about an hour north of Barcelona, according to emergency services and local officials.
16 Jul 2024, 06:16:27 pm IST
Germany: Former Rolls Royce Design Head Stabbed To Death In Bavaria
Ian Cameron, the 74-year-old former Rolls-Royce head designer was stabbed to death outside residence in Germany’s Bavaria.
As per reports, Cameron was attacked by an assailant at his residence in Herrsching, near Lake Ammersee.
Police are actively searching for the suspect who fled the scene on foot.
16 Jul 2024, 06:27:07 pm IST
BRS Leader K Kavitha Taken To Hospital
BRS leader K Kavitha, lodged in Tihar jail, taken to DDU Hospital, said officials.
16 Jul 2024, 06:46:04 pm IST
Israel-Gaza War: Israeli Airstrike Kills 17 Palestinians In Gaza ‘Safe Zone’
Hospital officials on Tuesday said that an Israeli airstrike has killed 17 Palestinians in a military-declared ‘safe zone’ in Gaza, according to Associated Press.
16 Jul 2024, 07:15:12 pm IST
CAA News Latest Live: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi Corners BJP Over CAA, Other Issues In Assam
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday said,”We object to the manner in which CAA is being implemented in Assam today. This is a major issue in Assam. People in Assam are not receiving ration as they do not have Aadhaar cards. A lot of Hindu Bengalis in Assam are not included in NRC. Injustice is being done to them. Instead of resolving their issues, the current BJP Government wants to implement CAA. Himanta Biswa Sarma says that only 8-9 people have filed applications for CAA. So, for 8-9 people, you finished the whole of Assam Accord. For 8-9 people, you finished the protection provided under Assam Accord. CAA reflects the arrogance of Himanta Biswa Sarma and failure of Sarbananda Sonowal. People of Assam will reply to this in the time to come.”
He added, “The issue of flood and erosion in Assam and the northeast is very major. If PM has Rs 1 Lakh crore for Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train, then we would want Rs 1 Lakh Crore package for floods and erosion in Assam.”
16 Jul 2024, 07:46:57 pm IST
Delhi Patient Murder: Probe Reveals Gangster Hashim Baba’s Rival Was Original Target
Delhi Police on Tuesday said a rival of jailed gangster Hashim Baba was the original target of the attackers who killed a patient at the GTB Hospital here two days ago.
According to a police officer, the accused had gone to kill Waseem (33), who is facing multiple criminal cases and had threatened the jailed criminal over gang rivalry a few months ago.
Courtesy : Outlook India
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