Top news today (July 15): Presenting FE Online’s Breaking News. Here, we keep you updated on all big news, developments as they happen:

Delhi roads reopen as Yamuna water level recedes

According to an advisory issued by the traffic police, the Yamuna water level had decreased 207.67 at 8 am on Saturday. It has allowed the reopening of several roads that were blocked due to the rising water level. However, the safe water level is 204. The opposition party, BJP, has accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for the flood like situation in the capital.

India’s agreement with UAE, efforts to cut transaction costs by eliminating dollar conversions

During the visit of PM Narendra Modi to UAE, India has signed an agreement to set up a real-time payment link to facilitate easier cross-border money transfers by cutting transaction costs. The agreement will let the transaction take place in Rupees instead of Dollar.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol makes surprise visit to Ukraine KYIV

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Saturday, offering support for the invaded country in its war with Russia while demonstrating his own nation’s cooperation with NATO. Yoon’s office said he traveled to Ukraine with his wife, Kim Keon Hee, following trips to Lithuania for a NATO summit and to Poland. (AP)

South Korea landslides and flood kills atleast 22 people, 14 still missing

Heavy rain in South Korea has caused severe landslides and flood like situation that has left the country with a death toll as high as 22. According to reports, 14 people are still missing since tuesday and are being investigated.

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh washed off 8000 cr, says CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu revealed the damage caused by heavy rain in the state as high as 8000 crore because of landslides, flash floods and damaging roads and other infrastructure. The state emergency response center also shares data which shows the loss of 4000 crore till Friday night.

CUET (UG) results are out by NTA on official website

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared results for Undergraduate level on Saturday. The chairman of University Grants Commision (UGC) Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, announced the results on Twitter and also other details. The test was conducted between May 21 to May 24, 2023. The answer keys were announced at http://nta.ac.in and https//cuet.nta.nic.in.

Several PDP activists detained as police scuttle protest rally in Jammu

PDP workers were detained outside their party headquarters here on Saturday, shortly after they tried to take out a protest rally on various issues, including alleged attempts to settle outsiders in Jammu and Kashmir. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activists, who were chanting slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), also expressed their anger over the installation of smart electricity meters and unabated targeted attacks on Hindus in the valley. (PTI)

Punjab, Haryana drowns in floodwater, attempt to provide relief

The government officials have decided to provide relief work to affected areas of Punjab and Haryana due to heavy rains in the states for continuous days. The north India has been harshly impacted by the rain as it takes over major cities like New Delhi.

Months after his death, Pak top court to hear Pervez Musharraf 2013 poll plea on July 17

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has decided to hear Pervez Musharraf’s appeal against the rejection of his nomination papers for a National Assembly seat, five months after the former president and chief of the army of Pakistan passed away, Dawn reported. The top court has fixed Monday (July 17) for hearing the plea he had filed against the rejection of his nomination papers for a National Assembly seat of Kasur in the 2013 general elections. (ANI)

Congress holds closed-door meeting on implementation of Uniform Civil Code

The Congress is holding a closed-door meeting of its top leaders to discuss implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code in the country, All India Congress Committee sources said on Saturday. (ANI)

Uttarakhand Yamunotri Highway sees heavy boulder, road blocks

According to ANI, the Yamunotri Highway, commonly known as National Highway 134 has been blocked due to heavy rock falling on the way.

Delhi metro restores speed while crossing bridges over Yamuna

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has restored the previously imposed speed limit on trains while crossing 4 bridges over Yamuna. The imposed speed limit was set to 30 kmph earlier. Now, it’s set to normal speed.

After France, PM Modi visits UAE, meets President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Abu Dhabi for a two-nation visit following Paris. PM Modi meets the President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ruler of Abu Dhabi on Saturday to discuss the bilateral ties between India and UAE. (ALSO READ)

Shah’s remark on WB election violence, “distasteful and insensitive”: TMC

Trinamool Congress, the ruling party of West Bengal, dubs Home Minister Amit Shah’s remark on West Bengal’s state panchayat election and the violence behind it as “distasteful and insensitive”. TMC questions the role of Home Minister for not settling the violence in Manipur.

Mumbai constable, inspector held for taking 2 Lakh bribe by ACB

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a police inspector and a constable in Mumbai for accepting a bribe of Rs two lakh, an official said on Saturday. The duo posted at the Mulund police station were arrested on Friday, he said. (PTI)