India News July 22: Massive Fire Reported On INS Brahmaputra; Kamala Harris Praises Biden In First Speech Since Endorsement | Highlights

Thank you for joining in on our live coverage of the day. From the Economic Survey to the Supreme Court hearing on Kanwar Yatra and NEET, here is a look at the top news headlines for July 22 -

Sailor Missing After INS Brahmaputra Catches Fire In Mumbai; Ship Resting On Side

Fact Check: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Arrested In Dubai? Pakistani Singer Rejects Viral Claim

Bangladesh Students Call Off Protest For 48 Hours Due To High Death Toll, Bloodshed: Report

Kanwar Yatra 2024: Supreme Court Stays UP, Uttarakhand's Eatery-Nameplate Order

No Special Status For Bihar: Centre Rules Out Core Demand From JDU Ally Nitish Kumar

Rise Of Kamala Harris And The Viral 'Coconut Tree' Meme

Parliament is set to witness the tabling of economic survey on day one of the Monsoon session on Monday.

CBI has taken two solvers and one setter into 10-day custody in connection with the NEET case in Bihar.

US President Joe Biden has announced that he was dropping out of the US presidential race. Biden notified the public of his decision in a letter, a stunning move that upends the 2024 race for the White House. He has endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s news nominee.

The militants have attacked attacked Army's new camp in Gundha Khawas area of Jammu Kashmir's Rajouri early morning on Monday.

Israeli latest airstrikes have killed at least 15 people, including women and children overnight in Gaza. AP

Security heightened in Nuh ahead of Brajmandal Jalabhishek Yatra set to begin on Monday. Mobile internet and bulk SMS services are temporarily suspended in Nuh district till July 22, 6 PM.

"There is an apprehension of causing tension, annoyance, agitation, damage to public and private property and disturbance of public peace and tranquillity in the district Nuh," the government has said.

The India Meteorological Department(IMDA) on Monday said moderate rain is very likely to occur at isolated places over Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Thane and Ghats of Satara in the next three hours.

The Supreme Court on Monday is scheduled to hear a batch of petitions related to the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination NEET-UG 2024.

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala, V Sivadasan has written a letter to Chairman Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, regarding receiving a threatening call claiming to be from 'Sikhs For Justice'.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday gave Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, demanding to discuss the unprecedented cases of paper leaks in the conduct of exams including NEET-UG and UGC NET and the failure of National Testing Agency (NTA).

Also, Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, demanding to discuss the border situation and the huge trade deficit with China.

On the Parliament Session, MoS Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday, "We had an all-party meeting yesterday in which all the issues of the Opposition were mentioned by them, we have noted down. Now in Lok Sabha, the day and time of discussion will be decided by the Speaker and in Rajya Sabha, the Chairman will decide. The government is ready for discussion. As Rajnath Singh said yesterday that it is everyone's responsibility to run the House, it will be a good discussion..."

A major fire broke out in a chemical warehouse in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpuron Saturday.

Nepal's new Prime Minister Oli won vote of confidence in Parliament while securing two-thirds majority on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address outside Parliament on Monday said budget session is "important destination in our democracy's proud journey" He said a government has come back to power for third term after 60 years.

"We are working to gradually realise the guarantees I have given," he said.

He said, "...It is a matter of pride that after 60 years, a government has come to power for the third time and will present the first Budget for the third time...I have been giving guarantees to the people of the country and our mission is to bring this to the ground. This Budget is important budget for Amrit Kaal. Today's budget will decide the direction for the next 5 years of our term. This budget will also become a strong foundation of our dream of 'Viksit Bharat'..."

He added, "Today is the first Monday of Sawan. An important session is starting on this auspicious day. I extend my greetings to the countrymen on the first Monday of Sawan. The monsoon session of Parliament is starting today. Today the whole country is looking at it. This should be a positive session..."

He also said people have given verdict, while appealing all political parties to fight together for country for next five years.

"Positive outlook, investment, performance define India, it is at peak of opportunities," he said.

Supreme Court commences hearing on pleas related to controversy-ridden NEET-UG, says it has 'social ramifications'.

Petitioners' counsel says in Supreme Court that NTA admitted to paper leak, and dissemination of leaked question paper through WhatsApp.

Supreme Court is hearing a batch of petitions related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam, NEET-UG 2024, which was held on May 5.

Security has been heightened in Haryana's Nuh ahead of Brajmandal Jalabhishek Yatra that is to be commenced today.

Mobile internet and bulk SMS services are temporarily suspended in Nuh district till 6 pm July 22 over apprehension of "tension, annoyance, agitation, damage to public and private property and disturbance of public peace and tranquillity in the district Nuh."

Delhi High Court judge Justice Amit Sharma on Monday recused himself from hearing the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020.

The matter was listed for hearing before a division bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Sharma.

This has to go before another bench, Justice Singh said.

"List before another bench, of which Justice Amit Sharma is not a member, on July 24," the court ordered.

Khalid, who was arrested by the Delhi Police in September 2020, has assailed a recent trial court order refusing to grant him bail in the case.

Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and several others have been booked under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and provisions of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly being the "masterminds" of the February 2020 riots in the national capital, which had left 53 people dead and over 700 injured. PTI

The Supreme Court gave bail to ex-Union minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra in 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case on Monday.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday took a dig at the government over NEET row saying "Education Minister has blamed everyone except himself".

"It is obvious to the whole country that there is a very serious problem in our examination system, not just in NEET but in all the major examinations. The minister (Dharmendra Pradhan) has blamed everybody except himself. I don't even think he understands the fundamentals of what is going on here...," he said.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday rejected notices from opposition MPs calling for discussion on an Uttar Pradesh government order asking shops along the Kanwar Yatra route to display names of their owners and staff.

Opposition MPs had given notices under rule 267 seeking suspension of the business of the day to take up discussion on the issue.

Dhankhar said the notices were "neither in conformity to requirements of rule 267 nor to directions given by the chair... And so the same are not accepted". PTI

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled Economic Survey 2023-24 and Economic Survey 2023-24 statistical appendix in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Over 500 people were arrested in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka over violence, reports said on Monday.

Escalation in geopolitical conflicts and its impact may influence RBI’s monetary policy stance, as per the Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Monday.

As per the survey, the economy expected to grow at 6.5-7 pc in FY25, while domestic growth drivers supported economic growth in FY24 despite uncertain global economic performance.

The Economic Survey that was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday in Lok Sabha has projected a real GDP growth of 6.5–7% for FY25.

"The Survey conservatively projects a real GDP growth of 6.5–7 per cent, with risks evenly balanced, cognisant of the fact that the market expectations are on the higher side," said the Economic Survey 2023-24.

King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Monday arrived in Gujarat's Vadodara. He is scheduled to visit the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar.

Supreme Court on Monday stayed governments’ directive asking eateries on Kanwariya Yatra route to put owners' names and issues notices to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh governments on petitions challenging their directive asking eateries on Kanwar Yatra route to put owners' names.

The Apex Court sought the response from the three state government and posted the matter for hearing on July 26.

Delhi witnesses weather change; rain lashes parts of the national capital.

On Centre lifting a decades-old ban on government employees associating with the RSS and its activities, former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday said, "I cannot believe it. It seems utterly shocking."

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met Prime Minister Narndra Modi in Delhi.

Taking microblogging site--X, Sarma said, "Had the absolute privilege of seeking the blessings and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji today. During our meeting, I briefed him on the flood situation in Assam and updated him on the various efforts underway to mitigate the challenges faced by our people. I also discussed the status of ongoing developmental works. On behalf of the people of Assam, I once again extended our heartfelt congratulations as he embarks on a historic third term."

On Centre's decision to lift a decades-old ban on government employees associating with the RSS and its activities, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said, "I welcome the Centre's decision to lift the ban on government employees associating with the RSS and its activities. This removal of the decision taken by the Congress for political reasons is a welcome move. I believe that Congress' negative mindset towards such patriots and social institutions... there is no place for such ideology in India.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin netanyahu will be visiting the United States this week. The Israeli leader is scheduled to meet with President Biden and address a joint session of the Congress.

Four newly elected MLAs will take oath on Tuesday to join the West Bengal Assembly. "As per convention and under Article 188 of the Constitution, the four newly elected members, who won in the recent by-elections, will be sworn in by me," stated Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay.

The swearing-in will take place in the assembly before the House resumes at 1 pm on Tuesday, he added.

As the controversy regarding the NEET UG exam continues, the Supreme Court of India has asked the director of IIT Delhi to set up a team of 3 experts to go into NEET-UG 2024 and submit a report on right answers.

Bangladesh students have decided to suspend the ongoing protests for the next 48 hours. As per reports, this decision from the student groups comes owing to the high death toll and bloodshed that has gripped the country in the past week.

Speaking to news agency AFP, Nahid Islam, the leader of the main protest organiser Students Against Discrimination has announced that the protests remain suspended for the next two days.

Hours after the Supreme Court imposed an interim stay on orders that eateries on Kanwar Yatra route must display owners’ names, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said "victory of harmony" should now be written on a new nameplate.

Taking to social edmai platform X, the the SP chief said, "On a new nameplate, it should be written: 'sauhaardmev jayate' (victory of harmony)."

As per a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday, a total of 16 exams have been postponed by the NTA since 2018. The Ministry of Education informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that the reasons for postponement included COVID-19 pandemic, administrative reasons, logistical reasons, and technical issues.

A speeding Audi car rammed into two stationary autorickshaws in Mumbai's Mulund area on Monday, leaving four persons injured. As of police, one of the them is critically injured.

The incident occurred around 8 AM on Dumping Road. The driver of the Audi fled the scene, leaving the car behind, which is now in the police impound.

The injured comprise two autorickshaw drivers and two passengers, with one passenger's condition deemed critical.

This hit-and-run case comes after a recent in Worli, where a BMW fatally struck a woman on a two-wheeler. The car was being driven by Shinde Sena leader's son Mihir Shah.

As per the latest update from the Gaza Health Ministry, the attacks from the Israeli army have killed 23 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll to 39,006.

A statement from the ministry added that around 89,818 others have been injured in the assault since October 7, 2023.

After becoming the seventh Indian movie to enter the Rs 1000 crore club, Kalki 2898 AD has landed into trouble.

As per a report in ANI, former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam alleged that the film hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus and went against what is described in the scriptures. He has sent a legal notice to producers and actors.

A Bengaluru court on Monday granted conditional bail to JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in a sexual abuse case.

The court has set multiple bail conditions including surrender of passport, regular attendance before the investigation officer, and no travel outside the State without its permission.

Revanna, who was accused of sexually abusing two men, was arrested last month.

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a renowned Pakistani singer, has denied reports of being arrested in Dubai. As per Geo News, the singer was detained at Dubai Airport after a complaint was filed by his ex-manager.

However, the singer released a statement on X rejected the claims.

A man and his friend were arrested for allegedly throwing the body of a woman in Indrayani river in Pune and flinging her two children into the waterbody as well when they started crying, a police official said on Monday, PTI reported.

The 25-year-old pregnant woman died when she was sent by her paramour and main accused, Gajendra Dagadkhaire, to Thane near Mumbai for an abortion, the Pimpri Chinchwad police station official said.

As per Pakistani media Geo News, it was reported that the world renowned singer was detained at Dubai Airport over a defamation complaint filed by his former manager Salman Ahmed.

However, taking to Twitter, the singer has rejected this report and called it "fake news".

Based on a statement released from the singer's Twitter account, he's urged his fans to not pay attention to fake news. Read the FULL STORY here

Addressing a press conference, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarvan Singh Pandher said the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march will complete 200 days on August 31 and appealed to people to reach Khanauri and Shambhu points on the Punjab and Haryana border.

A joint statement issued by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and KMM said farmers will march to district headquarters across the country and burn effigies of the ruling BJP on August 1.

On August 15, farmers will hold tractor marches across districts to press various demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

The India Meteorological Department’s Bhubaneswar centre has forecast heavy rainfall across many parts of Odisha over the next four days, owing to a persistent low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas.

"The low pressure area formed over north Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood, persisted over east Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Chhattisgarh. Under its impact, heavy to very heavy rainfall would occur during the next four days," the IMD centre said.

As per a news alert, a sailor onboard Navy's multi-role frigate INS Brahmaputra in Mumbai dockyard, is missing after a fire onboard.

Secret Service Chief Kimberly Cheatle said that the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was the "most significant operational failure in decades".

Speaking before the House Oversight Committee, the Secret Service Chief added that the failure occurred despite no respucres begin denied for Trump's July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania

A woman died and 34 people were injured when a DTC bus they were travelling in rammed into a pillar near Shivaji Park metro station in west Delhi on Monday morning, police said.

Punjab Bagh police station received a call regarding the accident at 7.42 am, they said.

A DTC electric bus, plying on the route between Mangolpuri and Anand Vihar Bus Terminal, crashed into the metro pillar. As the bus driver suddenly applied the brakes, an autorickshaw rammed into it from behind, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vichitra Veer said.

"A 45-year-old woman passenger of the bus was declared dead at Maharaja Agrasen Hospital while another passenger, a 55-year-old man, is in the ICU," the DCP said.

Police said 34 people, including the driver and conductor, were injured in the accident.

An FIR has been registered in the matter under sections 281 (negligent driving), 125A (endangering the life of others) and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), they said.

(via PTI)

In her first remarks since being endorsed as the presidential candidate for Democrats, Vice President Kamala Harris thanked Biden and was all praise for the US President. Addressing Americans, Harris praised Biden's "legacy" and expressed gratitude for his service to the nation.