Latest news today (July 22): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on al major news, views and much more through the day.
Flash flood in Leh, situation remains critical in Yavatmal
Situation remains grim in Maharshtra’s Yavatmal after record rains. IAF choppers have been deployed to rescue people stranded in the areas. In Leh, a cloudburst was reported earlier in the day that caused flash flood in the area. ITBP responded and led the relief efforts. (READ MORE)
Women misusing anti-rape law as weapon against partners: Uttarakhand HC
The Uttarakhand High Court has said the law punishing rape is being misused as a weapon by women these days when they have differences with a male partner. Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma made the observation on July 5 while quashing criminal proceedings against a man who was accused of rape by a woman after he refused to marry her. They have been having consensual relations since 2005. The Supreme Court has also repeatedly reiterated that a consensual physical relationship between adults cannot be termed rape if one of the parties has refused to marry, the judge said. (PTI)
Oppn MPs to hold protest in Parliament complex on Monday to press for PM’s statement on Manipur
Amid the stalemate in Parliament over holding a debate on Manipur violence, MPs of various opposition parties have planned a protest on Monday near Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in the Parliament complex to press for the prime minister’s statement on the issue in both houses. (PTI)
Manipur Police makes fifth arrest in connection with parading of two women
Manipur Police has arrested a fifth person in connection with the May 4 parading of two tribal women in Kangpokpi district of the state, officials said on Saturday. (PTI)
Delhi HC awards 2 cr to army officer in defamation case against news portal
An army officer, alleged to be involved in corruption by a news portal Tehlka, has been proved wrong after 23 years and is now awarded with 2 crore rupees in compensation for the loss of reputation suffered by him on account of a 2001 “expose”. The amount would be paid by the news portal Tehelka.Com, its owner M/s Buffalo Communications, its proprietor Tarun Tejpal and two reporters.
PM Modi distributes 70,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to distribute more than 70,000 appointment letters while addressing a conference meeting via video call. It will help to increase the number of employment opportunities in the country and a milestone for Rozgar Mela 2023. (READ MORE)
‘Biggest-ever-seizure’ Delhi IGI airport recovered 10 cr illegal foreign currency
Indira Gandhi International airport found 3 Tajikistan nationals with foreign currency worth over Rs 10 crores on Friday as they were planning to land in Istanbul, Turkey. Customs department officials state the recovery as ‘biggest-ever seizure’. The amount has been seized under section 110 of the Customs Act.
India has shown leadership in climate action, making great efforts in green growth, energy transition: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has shown leadership in climate action and the country is moving ahead strongly on its climate commitments by making great efforts in green growth and energy transition.
Addressing via video link the G20 Energy Ministers’ Meeting, which is currently underway in Goa, he also said that the country plans to achieve the target of 50 per cent of its installed electricity power capacity from non-fossil fuel based energy sources by 2030. (PTI) (READ MORE)
Active new cases of Covid in country, total 1,479 cases so far
According to the Union health ministry data, the country has added 60 more covid cases in the list, making it a total 1,479 active cases currently. The data was updated on Saturday and the total death toll reveals to be 5,31,915.
Algeria wants to be part of the BRICS alliance, contribution of USD 1.5bn
Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has legally applied to be part of the BRICS alliance in 2023 to which the country has contributed USD 1.5 billion to become a shareholder member of the BRICS Bank. The president expressed his interest while on a visit to China and shared the possibility of new economic opportunities and strengthening its partnerships with countries like China.
Maharashtra landslide took 24 lives, NDRF continues search
On Saturday, a landslide hit the people of Irshalgad in Raigad, a tribal village in Maharashtra, with a total death toll of 24, while search is going on in hope to rescue people by The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). (READ MORE)
Delhi flood victims returns to relief camps as Yamuna water level rises
The water level of Yamuna has again crossed the danger mark of 205, forcing atleast 100 people to move back to relief camps near Signature bridge of North Delhi.