Top Trending News Today (July 9): Presenting FE Digital’s ‘Breaking News Today’. From world of politics to sports to finance and weather, we bring you all the latest news from India and around the globe:
West Bengal SEC orders repolling
A day after violence-marred Panchayat Elections, the Bengal State Election Commission has ordered repolling in some areas. According to the latest reports, repolling will be held in Birbhum, South 24 Parganas, Jalpaiguri and Purulia tomorrow. The voting was declared in these areas.
Earthquake hits Cambell Bay
An earthquake of Magnitude 5.3 hits Campbell Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Island: National Center for Seismology (ANI)
England keeps Ashes series alive with dramatic 3-wicket win over Australia
England secured another memorable Ashes victory at Headingley after Harry Brook helped to set up a three-wicket win over Australia in the third test on Sunday to keep the five-match series alive. Brook and Chris Woakes (32 not out) had shared a match-changing 59-run partnership for the seventh wicket on the fourth day before Brook was caught off Mitchell Starc to make it an increasingly tense finish. England was then at 230-7 with a target of 251. (AP)
Adani raises $1.4 bn from stake sale in 3 companies; $9 bn raised in 4 yrs
Billionaire Gautam Adani has raised USD 1.38 billion (Rs 11,330 crore) through stake sale in three group companies, taking the total capital raised over four years to USD 9 billion as the conglomerate draws interest from a cross-section of investors. In a statement, the ports-to-energy conglomerate said it “is committed to raising capital to fulfill its 10-year roadmap of the transformative capital management program, which was formulated in 2016 to execute the plans for various portfolio companies. (PTI)
Flood warning in Delhi
The Delhi government issued a flood warning on Sunday as Haryana released more than one lakh cusecs of water into the Yamuna river from the Hathnikund barrage. The irrigation and flood control department said this was the first warning, with 1,05,453 cusecs of water discharged at 4 pm. Normally, the flow rate at the barrage is 352 cusecs, but heavy rainfall in the catchment areas increases the discharge. The water from the barrage takes around two to three days to reach Delhi. (PTI)
Piyush Goyal to visit UK for FTA talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit London to assess the current status of the India-UK free trade agreement negotiations. It should be noted that the talks between the two nations for a free trade pact began in 2021. For 2022-23, the bilateral trade between India and the UK stands at $20.36 billion.
Work from home advisory for Gurugram offices
The waterlogged streets of Gurugram are already viral on social media. From Sohna Road to Udyog Vihar, situation remains tough for both locals as well as civic authorities. The Gurugram district administration has issued advisory for all corporate offices to give ‘work from home’ to all the staff on Monday. The officials say that this would help them to clear the traffic and speed up the repair work in various areas.
Delhi schools to remain closed on July 10
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that all schools in the National Capital will remain closed tomorrow. The decision has been taken in the wake of heavy rainfall. (READ MORE)
Russian air defence systems shoot down 2 missiles
Russian air defence systems shot down two missiles on Sunday, Russian officials said, one over the annexed Crimean peninsula and another over Russia’s southern Rostov region that also borders Ukraine. A cruise missile was shot down near the city of Kerch on the Crimean peninsula, without inflicting any damage or casualties, Russia-installed Governor Sergei Aksyonov wrote on the Telegram messaging app. He did not specify where the missile had been launched from. (Reuters)
Pope Francis announces 21 new cardinals
Pope Francis on Sunday announced that he would elevate 21 churchmen to the high rank of cardinal, again putting his mark on the group that will one day choose his successor after his death or resignation. The ceremony to install them, known as a consistory, will be held on Sept. 30, the 86-year-old Francis announced during his noon prayer to pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter’s Square. Eighteen of the churchmen are under 80 and will be able to enter an eventual conclave to choose the next pope. The other three, who are over 80 and too old to vote in a conclave, were named to thank them for their long service to the Church. (Reuters)
14 rail-related death across North India
Monsoon and an active western disturbance system has resulted in unprecedented rains across North India. various reports suggest that as many as 14 people have died in rain-related incidents in state of Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Punjab. In Jammu and Kashmir, many areas are reporting landslide. Himachal is worst affected as several bridges and parts of the National Highways have washed away due to the downpour.
Russia crude oil biz
Are the days of deep discount for Russian oil over for India? A PTI report says that the steep rebate that New Delhi enjoyed has ‘plunged’ but the shipping rates continue to be ‘higher than normal.’ The shipping costs of $11-19 per barrel from the Russian ports to India is much higher than rates for comparable distances, the PTI report said.
Schools to remain closed in Himachal for next 2 days
As incessant rains continue to lash the state, Himachal CM has announced that the schools will remain closed across the state for next two days. SDRF teams have been deployed in some areas. Meanwhile, in Chandigarh, the floodgates of Sukhna Lake dam have been opened due to heavy rainfall. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has announced that there will be more rain in next 48 hours.
Landslide in China
One person has died and seven were missing after a landslide overtook a highway construction site on an expressway in central China, local government officials said on Sunday. Six people were found alive and injuries were reported from Saturday’s landslide, officials in Hubei province said in a post on the province’s WeChat account, adding they were trying to prevent other disasters in the area as operations continued. (Reuters)
Russia calls on NATO to discuss Ukraine nuclear plant at summit
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday that the leaders of the U.S.-led transatlantic NATO defence alliance should discuss Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at their summit this week. NATO leaders will meet in Vilnius on July 11-12 to tackle a wide range of topics, from divisions over Ukraine’s membership bid and Sweden’s accession to boosting ammunitions stockpiles and reviewing the first defence plans in decades. Accusing Ukraine of “systematic infliction of damage” to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Zakharova said that “the NATO summit’s key attention should be devoted to it.” (Reuters)
Amarnath Yatra resumes
Officials on Sunday decided to resume Amarnath Yatra 2023. PTI confirms that batches of pilgrims will be allowed to move towards yatra route from Sheshnag and Panjtarini base camps. Meanwhile, fresh landslide has been reported near Ramban area on Sunday. Due to this, NH-44 or Jammu-Srinagar Highway remains closed for vehicular traffic.
Flash floods: Bodies of two soldiers fished out in J-K’s Poonch
Bodies of two soldiers, who were swept away by flash floods triggered by heavy rains, were recovered in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The Army personnel were crossing Dogra nallah in Surankote area when they were swept away by a strong current on Saturday, they said. While the body of Naib Subedar Kuldeep Singh was fished out from the stream Saturday night, the mortal remains of the second soldier were recovered on Sunday. The body of one of the deceased has been sent for postmortem, the officials said. (PTI)
Fresh snowfall in Spiti, Kalka-Shimla train service suspended
While plains are experiencing heavy rains as monsoon remains active, higher reaches of Himalayas are reporting fresh snowfall. In Losar of Spiti, 1ft of fresh snowfall has been reported near Baralacha Pass region. In Himachal, where some areas are reporting flashfloods, the train services on Kalka-Shimla line have been suspended due to inclement weather.
Rains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand
Badrinath National Highway has been closed due to landslide, officials say. In a related development, two people have died due to incessant rains. Closure of NH-9 has been reported from Kumaon division at Champawat.
Four stocks banned under F&O segment of NSE
A report by ‘Mint’ says that four stocks – BHEL, Delta Corp, India Cements and Granuls India – have been banned for July 10 under F&O segment of the National Stock Exchange. The report says that the stocks will still be available for trading in cash market.
Kejriwal cancels Delhi govt staff’s Sunday off
Delhi has received record-breaking rains in last 24 hours. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter and said that everyone has been ordered to be on ground to resolve rain-related issues. He said that the Sunday off of all officers has been cancelled. Apart from officers, all mayors and ministers have also been asked to inspect problem areas.
Red Alert in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is experiencing very heavy rains. A part of National Highway 3 has washed away in Baes. IMD has issued red alert in seven districts of Himachal. In Kullu, a death has been reported due to landslide. An SDRF team, meanwhile, rescued six people in lower Pandoh area.
Delhi downpour breaks decades-old record, people asked to exercise caution
It is wettest July for Delhi as the national capital recorded 153 mm of rainfall in last 24 hours. The data is based on reading between 8:30 am on Saturday and 8:30 am on Sunday. What started on July 8 was a mix on monsoon and western disturbances. This resulted in record-breaking rains. The trend will continue today as well. IMD has issued a thundershower alert. In wake of this, traffic advisory has been issued for people in Najafgarh, Rajouri Garden, ITO etc. For next 48 hours, Delhi-NCR will see more rain. People have been advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.