Karnataka political crisis live: All Ministers resign, Cabinet reshuffle likely
The Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government is on the brink of collapse following the resignation of rebel MLAs. The Cabinet is expected to send a resolution to Governor Vajubhai Vala, seeking postponement of the monsoon session of the legislature that is scheduled to begin on July 12.
Yamuna Expressway accident: 29 killed as bus hits divider and falls through gap between flyovers
Twenty-nine passengers were killed when an Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) bus hit the divider and fell through a gap between two flyovers on the Yamuna Expressway on July 8 morning. There were more than 50 passengers in the vehicle that plunged 40 feet down.
Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment Bill
Parliament on Monday passed an amendment bill which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank accounts and get mobile phone connection. The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote.
Parliament proceedings live: We will bring data protection law, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
As many as eight Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha today, while the Rajya Sabha has two for consideration and passing. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019; The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019; and The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019, are among the key Bills introduced today.
India slams U.N. rights office report on J&K as continuation of ‘false narrative’
India on July 8 lodged a strong protest with the United Nations rights office over its report on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that it is merely a continuation of the earlier “false and motivated” narrative and ignores the core issue of cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
China says U.S. responsible for Iran’s decision to expand uranium enrichment
China on Monday alleged that “unilateral bullying” by the United States was the “root cause” of Iran’s decision to expand uranium enrichment. While regretting Iran’s announcement as a breach of the nuclear deal, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang made it plain that Washington’s policy of imposing “maximum pressure” on Iran was the “root cause of the current crisis”. He compared the U.S.’s international conduct to a “worsening tumour” that needed to be removed.
British Airways fined £183m over computer theft of passenger data
British Airways has been fined more than £183 million after computer hackers last year stole bank details from hundreds of thousands of passengers, its parent group IAG said Monday.
IND vs NZ: Cricket World Cup 2019 | It’s Kiwis seam attack vs Indian top-order
A formidable Indian top-order, led by tournament top-scorer Rohit Sharma, will be taking fresh guard in its quest for two good days but a plucky New Zealand seam attack will be ready and waiting to knock at the corridor of uncertainty in the World Cup semifinal in Manchester on Tuesday.
Wimbledon 2019: Riske knocks out World No.1 Ash Barty
World number one and French Open champion Ash Barty was knocked out of Wimbledon on Monday after losing 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a ferocious battle with 55th-ranked American Alison Riske. Barty, who had been on a sensational 15-match winning run, was brought down to earth with a thud by Riske, who reached her first ever Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 30th attempt and at the age of 29.
Apex court throws out plea to allow women to enter mosques for prayers
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea by the State president of the Kerala unit of the Akhil Bharatha Hindu Mahasabha to allow Muslim women to enter mosques for offering prayers and to shed the “purdah” system. “Let a Muslim woman challenge it,” Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi observed orally.
Congress, BJP exchange barbs on Karnataka developments
Reverberations of the political developments unfolding at great speed in Karnataka were evident in the Lok Sabha on Monday with the Congress and the BJP going head to head on the issue and exchanging barbs. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is also deputy leader of the Lok Sabha, said categorically the BJP-ruled Central government had nothing to do with the developments and hadn’t put any pressure on any Opposition MP or MLA to switch parties.
