Latest news today (July 27): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more through the day.
CBI to take over Manipur sexual assault case
The Crime Branch of India will investigate the viral sexual assault video from Manipur that circulated on social media on May but got under public attention in July. The video of two women who were stripped and paraded by a mob in Manipur, started nationwide outrage.
Maharashtra govt to give 5 lakh sum as FD to children who lost their parents due to COVID-19
In a written response by the Woman and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare, the Maharashtra government has promised to set aside a sum of 5 lakh rupees to aid 869 children who have lost their parents because of Covid-19 in the form of fixed deposits (FD). Maharashtra has so far lost over 1.48 lakh people to coronavirus, according to official figures.
Boat overturned in Philippines, 21 dead 40 rescued
A passenger boat overturned on Thursday in the Laguna Lake southeast of Manila because of strong winds. The rescue team reached the spot and successfully rescued 40 people while 21 people were found dead. The Police continued looking for more passengers.
Israeli army kills a 14 year old Palestinian boy
Israeli military fire killed a 14-year-old Palestinian boy in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said Thursday, as an ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister visited a sensitive Jerusalem holy site that has been a frequent flashpoint for violence between Israel and the Palestinians. (AP)
Around 18 kg heroin recovered in Punjab
The Punjab Police has busted 3 smugglers who were trying to transport around 18 kilograms of heroin. The accused were found late at night at Gurdaspur on Wednesday. Police are investigating the situation to get to the roots.
Major relief for ED director SK Mishra
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it is ‘inclined’ to permit ED boss SK Mishra to continue. The top court also added that the plea was considered in ‘national interest.’ However, no more extension will be given, the apex court added.
Naval Sailor found hanging onboard INS Vikrant
A 19-year-old Naval Sailor has been found dead onboard INS Vikrant. He was found hanging onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in the early hours of Thursday, ANI reports. It appears a case of suicide, says the Navy. Further investigation is underway.
BJP to run ‘Vijay Sankalp Yatra’ in MP
The Bhartiya Janta Party will be running an election rally, ‘Vijay Sankalp Yatra’ in different parts of Madhya Pradesh prior to assembly elections this year. The yatra will initiate on September would be taken out from Ujjain, Jabalpur, Sagar and Gwalior and Chitrakoot cities as per the BJP leader Amit Shah.
Team INDIA MPs to visit Manipur on July 29
MPs of Opposition alliance INDIA will be visiting Manipur on July 29 and 30 to assess the situation in the violence-hit north eastern state. A delegation of over 20 opposition members of parliament will take a first-hand account of the situation, reports PTI.
Gold supplier murdered in Delhi
A gold supplier was stabbed to death allegedly by four people in Karol Bagh, New Delhi. The police were informed regarding the incident in Beadonpura at around 10:45 pm on Wednesday.
Transgender students get reservation in nursing courses
Kerala made history after the Kerala government’s iconic move which gave reservation to transgender students pursuing BSc nursing courses in their state. One seat will be reserved for transgenders in the BSc nursing course and one seat in the General nursing course. This is the first time in history that a reservation has been introduced for transgender people in the field of nursing.
Trouble for Karnataka govt?
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reportedly said the MLAs will not be allocated funds for development projects this year. Shivakumar said that the reason for this is that the state government will prioritise the poll promises issued by the Congress during the assembly elections.
Monsoon update
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a three-day ‘red alert’ for Telangana. Heavy rainfall has been predicted for the state. In the forecast, the weather department has warned of localised flooding due to heavy rains. Citizens have been advised to avoid areas that are prone to waterlogging and were also asked to stay away from vulnerable structures. (READ MORE)
PM Modi to inaugurate Rajkot International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting his home state today to inaugurate Rajkot’s Greenfield airport. Media reports say that PM Modi will be presented with a miniature plane made of pearls at the event.
Muharram procession takes place in J&K after 30 years
The Shia community took out a Muharram procession on the Gurubazaar to Dalgate route after nearly three decades. Hundreds of Shias participated in the procession after Jammu and Kashmir administration granted permission to the member of the community.
Typhoon Doksuri shuts businesses, grounds flights in Taiwan
Southern Taiwan on Thursday shut businesses and schools while airlines cancelled hundreds of flights amid warnings of landslides and floods as Typhoon Doksuri churned past the island en route to China where it will make landfall later this week. As of 10:15 a.m. (0215 GMT) Typhoon Doksuri, categorised at the second-strongest typhoon level by Taiwan’s weather bureau, headed towards the southern Taiwan Strait with maximum winds of 191 km (118 miles) per hour. (Reuters)
Extreme weather hits US
At least seven people have died due to severe heatwave in Arizona, an AP report said on Thursday. So far, the local health departments has confirmed 25 heatwave-related deaths this year, with nearly 250 casualties still under investigation. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms struck southern Michigan on Wednesday. It resulted in widespread damages to properties across the region. Local reports say that nearly 1.5 lakh people are living without power supply due to the thunderstorms.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall, issues orange alert for Shimla
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in nine districts of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Solan and Mandi. Orange alerts have been issued for the Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Bilaspur, Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur and Una districts during the next three days. Jagat Singh Negi, the revenue Minister of the state government assured that the alert is continued and all are prepared in the field.