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Published : Jul 28, 2021, 7:34 AM IST

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13:44 July 28

1. Has the govt bought Pegasus? Answer in 'yes' or 'no': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday after a meeting with the United Opposition sougt to know whether the government had bought Pegasus, the Israeli software whose parent company claims it sells the spyware only to government agencies for security purposes.

2. 7 dead, around 40 missing after cloudburst hits J-K's Kishtwar

A cloudburst swept away over half-a-dozen houses in a remote village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday, leaving seven people dead and 12 injured, officials said. A total of 17 people have been rescued so far, IGP Jammu said.

3. Blinken meets Tibetan monk during India visit, sends signal to China

Setting the tone of his India visit with a big political message to China, US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday met Tibetan Buddhist monk Geshe Dorji Damdul, current director of Tibet House in Delhi.

4. Tokyo Olympics, Day 6: Pravin Jadhav loses to USA's Brady Ellison 6-0 in 1/16 eliminations round

India's Pravin Jadhav lost to world no.1 in recurve Brady Ellison of USA in straight sets in 1/16 eliminations round here at the Tokyo Olympics.

5. Airtel scraps Rs 49 prepaid plan, raises entry-level pricing

With a focus on improving realisation, Airtel on Wednesday announced revisions to its prepaid plans, raising its entry-level pricing by nearly 60 per cent.

12:46 July 28

1. Jaishankar, Blinken discuss strengthening Quad, countering terrorism

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said he deeply appreciates the work that India and the US have been able to do together and the work that the two countries to do in the coming months. Blinken said this during his maiden visit to India.

2. Pegasus issue: Opposition leaders discuss strategy to corner govt in Parliament

Amid a stalemate in Parliament over the Pegasus snooping issue, leaders of various opposition parties on Wednesday met and decided to submit similar adjournment notices on the matter. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the meeting at the chamber of the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge.

3. Blinken holds talks with NSA Ajit Doval; meets civil society representatives

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday held talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on a range of bilateral and regional issues including the security situation in Afghanistan.

4. Rajnath holds bilateral talks with his Belarusian counterpart in Dushanbe

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held bilateral talks with his Belarusian counterpart Lt Gen Viktor Khrenin on the sidelines of a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe. Officials said the two ministers deliberated on bilateral defence cooperation and touched upon regional security challenges.

5. 2015 Kerala Assembly vandalism: SC rejects state govt's appeal

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea filed by the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Kerala seeking permission to withdraw cases against its leaders who were involved in the vandalization of the Kerala Assembly in 2015, during tabling of the budget.

11:45 July 28

1. Basavaraj Bommai sworn-in as Karnataka CM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Basavaraj Somappa Bommai took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot at a swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here today.

2. Basavaraj Bommai: Lingayat leader with origins in Janata Parivar

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate Basavaraj Somappa Bommai, a Yediyurappa loyalist, who has his origins in the Janata Parivar, will script history in being part of a father-son duo to have led the state on different occasions.

3. Six dead, around 40 missing after cloudburst hits J-K's Kishtwar

At least six people were killed and around 40 were reported missing following a cloudburst in the remote village in Kishtwar district in Jammu division early on Wednesday.

4. At least 4 dead, 9 missing as cloud burst triggers flash floods in Himachal

At least four people were feared dead and another went missing as flash floods triggered by incessant rains lashed Himachal Pradesh, state disaster management director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said on Wednesday.

5. Cong leader Ajay Maken reaches Jaipur amid speculation of Rajasthan Cabinet reshuffle

Amid speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle in Rajasthan, Congress leader Ajay Maken reached Jaipur on Tuesday night on a two-day visit.

10:37 July 28

1. Blinken to meet PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar today on his maiden India visit

US Secretary of StateAntony Blinken on Wednesday is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, on his first visit to India after assuming office.

2. India logs 43,654 fresh COVID cases, 640 deaths

India reported 43,654 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the data updated by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry at 8 am on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 4,22,022 with 640 daily fatalities. The active cases in the country now stand at 3,99,436 .

3. Bhupesh Baghel govt’s plan to acquire medical college triggers row

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's plans to aquire the Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College located in Bhilai has erupted into a controversy, with BJP leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia and Raman Singh, levelling allegations against the former of trying to bail out his son-in-law's private college using government funds.

4. President Kovind responds to Ayodhya Padma awardee's plea

A petition filed before President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, by Padma awardee Mohammad Sharif, has evoked a prompt response. The President's secretariat informed that Sharif's July 19 petition has been forwarded to the UP chief minister's office for necessary action.

5. 28-year-old Vadodara girl becomes Gujarat's first, India's fourth licensed civilian woman skydiver

A 28-year-old girl from Gujarat's Vadodara, Shweta Parmar on Tuesday became the state's first and the country's fourth licensed civilian woman skydiver. Speaking to the media, Parmar said, "I am really very happy that I have been able to make my state and country proud.

09:35 July 28

1. Four dead, over 30 missing after cloudburst hits J-K's Kishtwar

Four people were killed and 36 are reported missing after a cloudburst in a remote village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday.

2. Raj Kundra porn case: Police register FIR against 4 Hot Shots producers

In a fresh development in the Raj Kundra pornography case, an FIR has been registered against four producers, including actor Gehana Vasisth of the Hot Shot app, that allegedly streamed sleaze videos, at Malad's Malvani police station.

3. Opposition to submit joint adjournment motion on Pegasus

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders will submit a joint adjournment motion on the Pegasus issue in Lok Sabha today. They said this decision was taken at a meeting of opposition parties on Tuesday which was attended among others by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

4. 1.29 Cr ration cards cancelled, deleted across India

As many as 1.29 crore ration cards were deleted or cancelled by various states and union territories during the last three years with Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra topping the list. The government also acted under the relevant clauses against approximately 20,000 fair price shops (FPS).

5. Tokyo Olympics, Day 6: Sindhu beats Cheung in straight games, enter pre-quarterfinals

Reigning world champion PV Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of women's singles badminton event at the Tokyo Olympics after beating Hong Kong's NY Cheung in a group J match here on Wednesday.

08:23 July 28

1. Basavaraj Bommai to take oath as Karnataka CM today

Basavaraj Bommai, who was unanimously elected the leader of the BJP legislature party on Tuesday, is all set to take oath as the chief minister of Karnataka at 11 am today.

2. Uttar Pradesh BJP MPs to meet Nadda in Delhi today, tomorrow

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election scheduled for next year, Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Parliament (MPs) from the state will meet under the chairmanship of the party chief JP Nadda in Delhi on Wednesday and Thursday, said sources.

3. Biden accuses Russia of trying to disrupt 2022 elections

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of seeking to disrupt the 2022 elections by spreading "misinformation."

4. Racism of rioters takes center stage in Jan. 6 hearing

It had only been hinted at in previous public examinations of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection: Scores of rioters attacked police officers not just with makeshift weapons, stun guns and fists, but with racist slurs and accusations of treason.

5. Tokyo Olympics, Day 6: Archer Tarundeep Rai wins 6-4 in 1/32 Eliminations Results

Indian archer Tarundeep Rai on Wednesday beat Ukraine's Olenksii Hunbin in 1/32 eliminations match and progressed to the next round here at the Tokyo Olympics.

07:23 July 28

1. 18 killed as bus and truck collide in UP's Barabanki

At least 18 people were killed and 15 others injured when a double-decker bus was hit from behind by a speeding truck on the Lucknow-Ayodhya National Highway under Ram Sanehi Ghat police station limits in the district.

2. Flash floods triggered by heavy rains hit Himachal; 1 killed, 10 missing

At least one person was killed while 10 have gone missing as flash floods triggered by incessant rains lashed Himachal Pradesh, a senior disaster management official said on Wednesday.

3. Kerala HC stays demolition of 40-yr-old madrassa in Lakshadweep

The Kerala High Court has stayed the Lakshadweep Administration's notice that ordered the eviction and demolition of a four-decade-old madrassa in Lakshadweep's Minicoy Island.

4. Oppn leaders to meet Wed morning for chalking out joint strategy

After repeated adjournments on their demand for a discussion on the Pegasus snooping issue, leaders of opposition parties in the Lok Sabha met on Tuesday evening and decided a meeting of leaders of both houses will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday chalk out a joint strategy.

5. CDC's announcement of masking vaccinated people is another step to defeat COVID-19: US President

US President Joe Biden has issued a statement following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking guidance and said it is another step to defeat COVID-19.

13:44 July 28

1. Has the govt bought Pegasus? Answer in 'yes' or 'no': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday after a meeting with the United Opposition sougt to know whether the government had bought Pegasus, the Israeli software whose parent company claims it sells the spyware only to government agencies for security purposes.

2. 7 dead, around 40 missing after cloudburst hits J-K's Kishtwar

A cloudburst swept away over half-a-dozen houses in a remote village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday, leaving seven people dead and 12 injured, officials said. A total of 17 people have been rescued so far, IGP Jammu said.

3. Blinken meets Tibetan monk during India visit, sends signal to China

Setting the tone of his India visit with a big political message to China, US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday met Tibetan Buddhist monk Geshe Dorji Damdul, current director of Tibet House in Delhi.

4. Tokyo Olympics, Day 6: Pravin Jadhav loses to USA's Brady Ellison 6-0 in 1/16 eliminations round

India's Pravin Jadhav lost to world no.1 in recurve Brady Ellison of USA in straight sets in 1/16 eliminations round here at the Tokyo Olympics.

5. Airtel scraps Rs 49 prepaid plan, raises entry-level pricing

With a focus on improving realisation, Airtel on Wednesday announced revisions to its prepaid plans, raising its entry-level pricing by nearly 60 per cent.

12:46 July 28

1. Jaishankar, Blinken discuss strengthening Quad, countering terrorism

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said he deeply appreciates the work that India and the US have been able to do together and the work that the two countries to do in the coming months. Blinken said this during his maiden visit to India.

2. Pegasus issue: Opposition leaders discuss strategy to corner govt in Parliament

Amid a stalemate in Parliament over the Pegasus snooping issue, leaders of various opposition parties on Wednesday met and decided to submit similar adjournment notices on the matter. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the meeting at the chamber of the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge.

3. Blinken holds talks with NSA Ajit Doval; meets civil society representatives

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday held talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on a range of bilateral and regional issues including the security situation in Afghanistan.

4. Rajnath holds bilateral talks with his Belarusian counterpart in Dushanbe

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held bilateral talks with his Belarusian counterpart Lt Gen Viktor Khrenin on the sidelines of a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe. Officials said the two ministers deliberated on bilateral defence cooperation and touched upon regional security challenges.

5. 2015 Kerala Assembly vandalism: SC rejects state govt's appeal

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea filed by the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Kerala seeking permission to withdraw cases against its leaders who were involved in the vandalization of the Kerala Assembly in 2015, during tabling of the budget.

11:45 July 28

1. Basavaraj Bommai sworn-in as Karnataka CM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Basavaraj Somappa Bommai took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot at a swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here today.

2. Basavaraj Bommai: Lingayat leader with origins in Janata Parivar

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate Basavaraj Somappa Bommai, a Yediyurappa loyalist, who has his origins in the Janata Parivar, will script history in being part of a father-son duo to have led the state on different occasions.

3. Six dead, around 40 missing after cloudburst hits J-K's Kishtwar

At least six people were killed and around 40 were reported missing following a cloudburst in the remote village in Kishtwar district in Jammu division early on Wednesday.

4. At least 4 dead, 9 missing as cloud burst triggers flash floods in Himachal

At least four people were feared dead and another went missing as flash floods triggered by incessant rains lashed Himachal Pradesh, state disaster management director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said on Wednesday.

5. Cong leader Ajay Maken reaches Jaipur amid speculation of Rajasthan Cabinet reshuffle

Amid speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle in Rajasthan, Congress leader Ajay Maken reached Jaipur on Tuesday night on a two-day visit.

10:37 July 28

1. Blinken to meet PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar today on his maiden India visit

US Secretary of StateAntony Blinken on Wednesday is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, on his first visit to India after assuming office.

2. India logs 43,654 fresh COVID cases, 640 deaths

India reported 43,654 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the data updated by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry at 8 am on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 4,22,022 with 640 daily fatalities. The active cases in the country now stand at 3,99,436 .

3. Bhupesh Baghel govt’s plan to acquire medical college triggers row

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's plans to aquire the Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College located in Bhilai has erupted into a controversy, with BJP leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia and Raman Singh, levelling allegations against the former of trying to bail out his son-in-law's private college using government funds.

4. President Kovind responds to Ayodhya Padma awardee's plea

A petition filed before President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, by Padma awardee Mohammad Sharif, has evoked a prompt response. The President's secretariat informed that Sharif's July 19 petition has been forwarded to the UP chief minister's office for necessary action.

5. 28-year-old Vadodara girl becomes Gujarat's first, India's fourth licensed civilian woman skydiver

A 28-year-old girl from Gujarat's Vadodara, Shweta Parmar on Tuesday became the state's first and the country's fourth licensed civilian woman skydiver. Speaking to the media, Parmar said, "I am really very happy that I have been able to make my state and country proud.

09:35 July 28

1. Four dead, over 30 missing after cloudburst hits J-K's Kishtwar

Four people were killed and 36 are reported missing after a cloudburst in a remote village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday.

2. Raj Kundra porn case: Police register FIR against 4 Hot Shots producers

In a fresh development in the Raj Kundra pornography case, an FIR has been registered against four producers, including actor Gehana Vasisth of the Hot Shot app, that allegedly streamed sleaze videos, at Malad's Malvani police station.

3. Opposition to submit joint adjournment motion on Pegasus

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders will submit a joint adjournment motion on the Pegasus issue in Lok Sabha today. They said this decision was taken at a meeting of opposition parties on Tuesday which was attended among others by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

4. 1.29 Cr ration cards cancelled, deleted across India

As many as 1.29 crore ration cards were deleted or cancelled by various states and union territories during the last three years with Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra topping the list. The government also acted under the relevant clauses against approximately 20,000 fair price shops (FPS).

5. Tokyo Olympics, Day 6: Sindhu beats Cheung in straight games, enter pre-quarterfinals

Reigning world champion PV Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of women's singles badminton event at the Tokyo Olympics after beating Hong Kong's NY Cheung in a group J match here on Wednesday.

08:23 July 28

1. Basavaraj Bommai to take oath as Karnataka CM today

Basavaraj Bommai, who was unanimously elected the leader of the BJP legislature party on Tuesday, is all set to take oath as the chief minister of Karnataka at 11 am today.

2. Uttar Pradesh BJP MPs to meet Nadda in Delhi today, tomorrow

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election scheduled for next year, Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Parliament (MPs) from the state will meet under the chairmanship of the party chief JP Nadda in Delhi on Wednesday and Thursday, said sources.

3. Biden accuses Russia of trying to disrupt 2022 elections

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of seeking to disrupt the 2022 elections by spreading "misinformation."

4. Racism of rioters takes center stage in Jan. 6 hearing

It had only been hinted at in previous public examinations of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection: Scores of rioters attacked police officers not just with makeshift weapons, stun guns and fists, but with racist slurs and accusations of treason.

5. Tokyo Olympics, Day 6: Archer Tarundeep Rai wins 6-4 in 1/32 Eliminations Results

Indian archer Tarundeep Rai on Wednesday beat Ukraine's Olenksii Hunbin in 1/32 eliminations match and progressed to the next round here at the Tokyo Olympics.

07:23 July 28

1. 18 killed as bus and truck collide in UP's Barabanki

At least 18 people were killed and 15 others injured when a double-decker bus was hit from behind by a speeding truck on the Lucknow-Ayodhya National Highway under Ram Sanehi Ghat police station limits in the district.

2. Flash floods triggered by heavy rains hit Himachal; 1 killed, 10 missing

At least one person was killed while 10 have gone missing as flash floods triggered by incessant rains lashed Himachal Pradesh, a senior disaster management official said on Wednesday.

3. Kerala HC stays demolition of 40-yr-old madrassa in Lakshadweep

The Kerala High Court has stayed the Lakshadweep Administration's notice that ordered the eviction and demolition of a four-decade-old madrassa in Lakshadweep's Minicoy Island.

4. Oppn leaders to meet Wed morning for chalking out joint strategy

After repeated adjournments on their demand for a discussion on the Pegasus snooping issue, leaders of opposition parties in the Lok Sabha met on Tuesday evening and decided a meeting of leaders of both houses will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday chalk out a joint strategy.

5. CDC's announcement of masking vaccinated people is another step to defeat COVID-19: US President

US President Joe Biden has issued a statement following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking guidance and said it is another step to defeat COVID-19.

Last Updated : Jul 28, 2021, 1:46 PM IST

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