Breaking News, July 22 | HIGHLIGHTS

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended an event on Monday marking the National Day celebrations of Egypt and said India is committed to taking forward the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on X that he had a productive conversation with Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden. Modi reiterated India's commitment to deepening and strengthening ties with Luxembourg, particularly in trade, investment, financial services, and industrial manufacturing.

"As democracies, we support regional and global peace and stability," Modi emphasized in his post. The discussion highlights the ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral cooperation and mutual support between the two nations.

I.N.D.I.A. bloc to convene a meeting tomorrow evening, July 23rd, regarding Parliament session. The meeting will be held at the residence of the Congress national president and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge and will be attended by senior MPs of INDIA Alliance.

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari says, "... We will raise the issues of farmers, NEET, and Agniveer in the Parliament. After this, we will have a meeting of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc where will collectively focus on the problem... We expect farmers, unemployment, inflation, tax rebate for government employees, and women's issues to be addressed in the budget.

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran has highlighted the need for India to strike a balance between the import of goods and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows from China. Speaking at an economic forum on Thursday, Nageswaran emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to maintain economic stability and growth.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Delhi.

Severe waterlogging witnessed amid heavy downpour in Gujarat's Surat.

Maharashtra: High tide alert in Mumbai following incessant heavy rainfall.  

Members of Youth Congress protest in Srinagar against BJP-led central government over recent terror attacks in Jammu.

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu arrives at the State Legislative Assembly for the Assembly session.

Jammu and Kashmir: A fire broke out in a house in Rajbagh, Srinagar. Fire tenders are present at the spot, firefighting operation is underway. 

A fire broke out onboard an Indian Naval Ship undergoing refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 21 July 2024 evening. The fire was detected by the ship's duty staff while carrying out routine maintenance work onboard the ship. The ship's firefighting team immediately commenced firefighting action and was augmented by the fire brigade from Naval dockyard, Mumbai and other units in vicinity. The fire has been brought under control and no casualties have been reported in the incident. An inquiry has been ordered by the Naval authorities to investigate into the incident, said Defence PRO.

 Massive fire breaks out at a chemical warehouse in UP's Kanpur. More details are awaited.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds Janata Darshan at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.

Mumbai gets early morning rain.

Moderate rain is very likely to occur at isolated places over Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Thane and Ghats of Satara in the next 3 hours, as per the IMD.

J-K: Another batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departs from Panthachowk Srinagar base camp for Baltal and Pahalgam routes under heightened security measures.

Haryana: Security heightened in Nuh ahead of Brajmandal Jalabhishek Yatra that is to be commenced today.

Maharashtra: Devotees throng Babulnath Temple in Mumbai to offer prayers on the occasion of the first Monday of 'Sawan' month.

Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Devotees take holy dip in the Ganga River, on the occasion of the first Monday of 'Sawan' month.

Major terror attack on Army picket in remote village of Rajouri thwarted. Firing underway. More details awaited, said PRO Defence Jammu.

MP: Devotees offer prayers at Shri Achleshwar Mahadev Temple in Gwalior, on the occasion of the first Monday of 'Sawan' month.

Varanasi, UP: Prayers being offered at Kashi Vishwanath temple, on the occasion of the first Monday of 'Sawan' month.

Kanpur, UP: Devotees offer prayers at Baba Nageshwar temple at Naya Ganj, on the occasion of the first Monday of 'Sawan' month.

Deoghar, Jharkhand: Devotees throng Baba Baidyanath temple, on the occasion of the first Monday of 'Sawan' month.

Delhi: Devotees offered prayers at Gauri Shankar temple in Chandni Chowk, on the occasion of the first Monday of 'Sawan' month.