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Pakistan army general among three sacked over violence by Imran Khan’s party
Pakistan’s army has sacked three senior officers, including a lieutenant general, for failing to prevent violent attacks on military assets by ex-prime minister Imran Khan‘s supporters protesting his arrest, the army‘s spokesperson said on Monday.It was a rare public announcement by the army of an internal inquiry and its outcome.At least 102 people are on trial in military courts over last month’s violence, Major General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry told a press conference in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.Chaudhry gave no details regarding how many of them were civilians or military officials. He also declined to name the senior officers who had been fired. (READ MORE)
‘Wagner Group’ united in Patna to challenge PM Modi: Team Uddhav on Opposition meet
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece, Saamana, in a new editorial, drew a parallel between the Opposition and the ruling BJP and the Wagner group’s rebellion against Russian President Vladimir Putin. (READ MORE)
RBI may cut rates in early 2024 as inflation eases: S&P Global Ratings
The Reserve Bank of India will likely start cutting the policy repo rate in early 2024 once headline inflation eases toward the 4% target, S&P Global Ratings said. (READ MORE)
Delhi Power minister Atishi blames Centre for surge in power tariffs
Delhi Power minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Monday claimed that Delhi residents who get zero electricity bill will continue to do so even if the surcharge is increased. (READ MORE)
PM Modi chairs key meet on Manipur violence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a meeting with senior cabinet colleagues and officials soon after his return from State visits to the US and Egypt. The meeting was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Urban Affairs and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Senior officials including P K Mishra, the principal secretary to the prime minister, were also present. Modi arrived here in the early hours of Monday from State visits to the US and Egypt. (PTI)
Monsoon mayhem in India
Monsoon has arrived in Madhya Pradesh and an alert for heavy rains has been issued in some parts of the state.”Monsoon has arrived in Madhya Pradesh. There is a possibility of heavy rains in Bhopal, Katni, Raisen, Vidisha, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, Shahdol, Seoni, Sagar, Sehore, Chhindwara, Balaghat and Betul on Monday,” said Pramendra Kumar, Meteorologist, IMD Bhopal, reported ANI. As per a PTI report, moderate to heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs in the last 24 hours and the weather department has predicted more showers over the next one day with a possibility of occasional intense rain spells, officials said on Monday. (Read More)
“Fight will continue in court, not on roads”: Top wrestlers on protest against WFI chief
Top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia have called off their protest, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whom they have accused of sexual harassment.They said that the fight will now be fought in court, not on the roads.Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik also announced they were taking a short break from social media. Malik took to Twitter on Sunday to state that the “battle will now be fought in court and not on roads till justice is delivered.” The wrestlers posted identical tweets yesterday in which they said that the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Singh, a six-time BJP MP. (ANI)
US President Joe Biden discusses latest events in Russia with Zelenskyy
US President Joe Biden on Sunday spoke with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and discussed the recent events in Russia, the White House said. The two leaders also discussed Ukraine’s ongoing counter-offensive, and President Biden reaffirmed unflinching US support, which includes ongoing security, financial, and humanitarian assistance. “President Biden spoke today with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine to discuss support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression. They discussed Ukraine’s ongoing counter-offensive, and President Biden reaffirmed unwavering US support, including through continued security, economic, and humanitarian aid. The leaders also discussed recent events in Russia,” the White House readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said. (Read More)