Breaking News, July 20 | HIGHLIGHTS

An ex-gratia of Rs 10,000 will be provided to the families affected by the floods in Delhi ahead of their return to their homes from relief camps, an official statement issued on Wednesday said. The decision to provide financial aid to families was taken after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met victims to assess the situation. He expressed his concern for the flood victims, said a government statement. "The implementation of the ex-gratia relief is aimed at providing immediate financial assistance to the affected families and helping them recover from the devastating impact of the floods," he stated.

The monsoon is likely to remain active in most parts of Rajasthan until next week with the state witnessing heavy rains at isolated places in the next two days, the MeT said on Thursday. A spokesperson of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre said there is a strong possibility of the formation of a new low-pressure area in the north-west Bay of Bengal on July 24, due to which the monsoon could stay active the until next week. This low-pressure area will likely be created as a result of the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast on Thursday, the spokesperson said. He added that rain activities are likely to intensify in most parts of the state from July 22-23.

Three men involved in the murder of Kuldeep Jaghina happened last week at Amoli toll plaza in Bharatpur surrendered at Deeg Kotwali Police Station on Thursday, an officer said. Bharatpur Additional Superintendent of Police Brajesh Jyoti Upadhyay said that Pankaj Jat, Devendra Jat, and Lokendra Gurjar alias Loki, all three wanted in the case, surrendered to police. The Bharatpur Police had earlier announced a reward of Rs 50,000 each on the information leading to their arrest. Kuldeep Jaghina, the main accused in the BJP leader Kripal Jaghina murder case, was shot dead on July 12 at the Amoli toll plaza in Bharatpur.

A 22-year-old mason died of electrocution in southeast Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area on Thursday, police said. The police received information from the Alshifa Hospital in Shaheen Bagh that one Danish, a resident of Kalindi Kunj, was brought dead. On reaching the hospital, they found that Danish was repairing the wall of a pit meant to house an electric water pump, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Rajesh Deo said. The pit was damaged during the flooding in Vishwakarma Colony and the motor was removed for repairs. However, the wire supplying power to the motor was left loose, he added. Around 2.30 pm on Thursday, when Danish went inside the pit, he accidentally touched the loose wire and got electrocuted. The incident occurred at the home of one Dinesh in Vishwakarma Colony, the police said.

A Punjab Congress delegation on Thursday met Governor Banwarilal Purohit urging him to press the Centre to release Rs 10,000 crore to compensate the losses suffered by the state due to heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, former speaker Rana K P Singh and former MLA Gurkirat Singh Kotli were part of the delegation. Addressing the media after the meeting here, Warring slammed the AAP government for being "ill-prepared" to handle the flood situation in the state.

Cases pending in various courts in the country have crossed the five-crore mark, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said over 5.02 crore cases were pending in various courts -- the Supreme Court, the 25 high courts and subordinate courts. "As per data retrieved from the Integrated Case Management System (ICMIS) by the Supreme Court of India, as on July 1, there are 69,766 cases pending in the Supreme Court. "Total number of cases pending in the high courts and the district and subordinate courts as on July 14 are 60,62,953 and 4,41,35,357 respectively, as per information made available on National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)," he said.

Mizoram's apex women's organisation Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) on Thursday wrote a letter to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urging it to take immediate action over the incident of naked parading and molestation of two women in strife-torn Manipur. A video shot on May 4 surfaced on Wednesday showing two women from one of the warring communities in Manipur being paraded naked and molested by a mob from the other side. "We are terribly shocked and saddened to witness this heart-wrenching incident in our civilised world and we find no words to express our pain and indignation," the letter read. While strongly condemning the incident, the MHIP urged the NHRC to take cognisance of the offence and take all necessary measures to ensure justice.

Supreme Court refers the Delhi government’s plea challenging Centre's Services Ordinance, to a five-judge Constitution bench.

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Manipur situation said, "The government is trying everything possible. Like the Kashmir issue, the Manipur problem will soon be resolved."

Police arrest two persons in South Goa for allegedly carrying 150 kg of explosives and 300 electronic detonators illegally, said official.

“If Rahul Gandhi can go to Manipur, why can’t the Prime Minister,” said Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav.

"Let them meet the Governor, they (BJP MLAs) have become 'gundas' and they are frustrated," says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on suspension of BJP MLAs for throwing paper at Deputy Speaker.

Youth Congress workers protesting over Manipur situation detained in Delhi.

Rouse Avenue Court reserves order on Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's regular bail plea.

Mumbai: ED has arrested 2 people in the BMC Covid Center scam case. Sujit Patkar, a close aide of Sanjay Raut and one Dr Kishor Bisure have been arrested, said the federal agency. 

BJP delegation has submitted its report on 'atrocities on women in West Bengal' to BJP national president JP Nadda.

NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Manipur incident, asks DGP to take prompt action.

Retired IAS officer Braj Raj Sharma sworn in as State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh speaks on the viral video, said, "We saw the video and I felt so bad, it's a crime against humanity. I immediately ordered the police to arrest the culprits and the state govt will try to ensure capital punishment for the accused. Every human being should condemn it."

Manipur video: SC directs Centre, state govt to take immediate steps and apprise it on what action has been taken.

 Tamil Nadu: AIADMK leaders and workers protest in Chennai, condemning the DMK government for price inflation of essential commodities. Former Minister D Jayakumar is leading the protest here.

Formation of new opposition alliance 'INDIA' is nothing but new version of East India Company, said  BJP leader and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje.

Raigad Landslide: CM Eknath Shinde has announced that Rs 5 lakh each will be given to the families of the deceased and the government will bear the cost of treatment of the injured, said Maharashtra CMO.

Himachal Pradesh: Karcham Sangla Chitkul road blocked at several places due to heavy rains. Today there was a flood in Tong Tong Che and Kamroo Nallah due to a cloudburst.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said, "Distressing to see disturbing visuals from Manipur specially the atrocities against the women, which is despicable. It’s time to unite, raise our voices, & demand Justice for the people of Manipur. Home department along with PMO need to immediately take necessary action to restore peace in Manipur."

Himachal Pradesh: All Government/private schools, pre-schools, Anganwaris of Sub-Division Nichar and Tehsil Sangla, District Kinnaur to remain closed from 20th to 22nd July in apprehension of flash floods and landslides, said Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur District.

Telangana: Traffic jam witnessed in Hyderabad after rain lashed the city.

 Cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur triggers flood-like situation in the area. 

Maharashtra: A rescue operation underway by NDRF after a landslide occurred in Irshalwadi village of Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district. According to the Raigad police, four people have died and three others have been injured.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrives at the site of the landslide in Irshalwadi village of Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district.

Monsoon session of Parliament: Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice to discuss the "ongoing ethnic clashes taking place in Manipur."

andslide at village in Raigad district of Maharashtra; NDRF teams rushed to site, said Official.

National Investigation Agency is conducting raids at multiple places in Jammu and Kashmir in a terror conspiracy case.

Gujarat: An accident took place at the ISKCON flyover on Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) highway.  "12 people were brought to the hospital out of which 9 were dead. The injured are being treated in the hospital, said Kripa Patel, Medical Officer, Sola Civil Hospital.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has given suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 and demanded to discussion on Manipur violence.