Breaking News, July 8 | HIGHLIGHTS

PM Modi enjoys an e-cart ride with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the premises of the latter's residence in Moscow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a two-day official visit to Russia said, "Gratitude to President Putin for hosting me at Novo-Ogaryovo this evening. Looking forward to our talks tomorrow as well, which will surely go a long way in further cementing the bonds of friendship between India and Russia."

PM Modi on Monday interacted with Russian President Vladimir Putin over tea at the latter's residence in Novo-Ogarevo, Moscow. Prime Modi earlier in a day arrived on a two-day official visit to Moscow.

 Defence officials on Monday (July 7) informed that the total death toll in the Kathua terror attack rose to 4. Counter-terrorist operations still going on in the area.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the President's house.  Following their private meeting, the two leaders will continue their discussions over dinner. 

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Supreme Court to contest the Jharkhand High Court's decision to grant bail to Hemant Soren. The ED argues that the High Court's order in the land scam case is 'illegal' and requires the Supreme Court's intervention.

In a tragic incident, four Indian Army personnel lost their lives while six others sustained injuries in an ambush orchestrated by terrorists in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, according to news agency PTI. 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visits a relief camp in Moirang, Manipur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived on a two-day official visit to Russia, met children and interacted with the members of the Indian diaspora gathered at The Carlton Hotel in Moscow.

Amid the ongoing probe in the Worli (Mumbai) hit-and-run case, Sewree court sends accused Rajesh Shah - father of accused Mihir Shah - to judicial custody. Another accused, Rajendra Singh Bidawat sent to 1-day Police custody.

A terrorist attack targeted an Indian Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to a confrontation between the soldiers and the attackers. The terrorists attacked the army vehicle near Loi Marad village. In response, the Indian Army surrounded the area and initiated a search operation to locate the terrorists.

The Supreme Court while hearing a bunch of pleas related to the NEET UG 2024 exam controversy on Monday, asked Centre and NTA what actions have been taken to identify beneficiary students of wrongdoing. The Supreme Court also asked how many students' results have been withheld owing to leakage which took place; asks, where are these students - as in their geographical distribution? Are we still finding out the wrongdoers and have we been able to identify the beneficiaries?

While hearing a batch of petitions on the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak row, CJI Chandrachud said that “if the leak has been propagated through social media, then re-test has to be ordered.”

On NEET-UG 2024 paper leak row, the Supreme Court on Monday (July 8) said, it is clear that a leak of question paper has taken place. 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at a relief camp at Mandap, Tuibong in Manipur's Churachandpur.

Congress leaders and workers stage protest in Ranchi against the BJP-led Chhattisgarh government over increased electricity bills.

Assam: Flood-like situation persists in Kaziranga National Park due to heavy rains in the state.

"I am deeply alarmed by the rise in hit-and-run incidents in Maharashtra. It is intolerable that the powerful and influential misuse their status to manipulate the system. Such miscarriages of justice will not be tolerated by my Government," Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde posted on X.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren wins the vote of trust with votes of 45 MLAs in his favour.

Tamil Nad: IPS officer A Arun appointed as Chennai Police Commissioner, replaces Sandeep Rai Rathore.

Russian women rehearse 'dandia' to welcome PM Modi in Moscow.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of rising water levels of rivers in West Champaran, East Champaran and Gopalganj districts of the state today.

Supreme Court opens today after 50 days of summer vacation. It has got a facelift during the vacation.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar plants a sapling during Van Mahotsav 2024 in Patna.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: People celebrate, dance in euphoria as chariots move in Puri, Odisha.

Assam: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits the relief camp at Thalai In Youth Care Center, Fulertal.

Delhi excise policy case  | BRS leader K Kavitha moves an application seeking default bail in the CBI case. It is likely to be taken up by the Rouse Avenue court today.

Rahul Gandhi welcomed by former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh as he reaches Silchar. 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Assam's Silchar.

 Lord Balbhadra's chariot, 'Taladhwaja', being pulled by servitors amid chanting during Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha.

Telangana: As the monsoon arrives, Bogatha Waterfall in Wazeedu witnesses a surge in the number of visitors.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a statement said that Mumbai has recorded over 300 mm rainfall at various places in a six-hour period from 1 am to 7 am today. Heavy rains in some low-lying areas led to waterlogging and disruption of suburban train services.

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Expansion: BJP leader Ramniwas Rawat takes oath as Cabinet Minister in the presence of CM Mohan Yadav and Governor Mangubhai C. Patel.

Haryana: The mortal remains of Lance Naik Pardeep Kumar to reach his native village in Jind today.

Suburban trains are running upto 10 minutes late as water is above track level between Matunga Road and Dadar due to heavy rains. High-capacity water pumps are being used to drain water away from the railway tracks, said Western Railway.

Odisha: Devotees in large numbers are gathered in Puri to celebrate the second day of Rath Yatra.

Assam: The Water level in the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati reduces, and is now flowing below the danger level.

SDRF team rescued 30 people stranded in floodwater in Jagpura, Uttarakhand, last night. 

Andheri Subway in Mumbai gets completely submerged in water following heavy rains.

Maharashtra: The traffic slows down on Western Express Highway near Vile Parle as heavy rain lashes Mumbai city.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met and interacted with a few students of GGIC Inter College, Gopeshwar while he was out for a morning walk today.

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

Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, along with YS Vijayamma, pays tribute to Late Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy at Pulivendula YSR Ghat on his 75th birth anniversary.

Pedestrian underpass at Vile Parle East waterlogged due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai.

Mumbai: Waterlogged railway tracks between Wadala and GTB stations.

Waterlogging triggered by heavy rain in King's Circle area of Mumbai.

 Mumbai | Train services have resumed on Central Line at Sion and Bhandup stations after rainwater has receded.

Due to waterlogging at various railway stations in Mumbai Division today, the following trains stand cancelled:

• 12110 (MMR-CSMT)  
• 11010 (PUNE-CSMT) 
• 12124 (PUNE CSMT DECCAN) 
• 11007 (PUNE-CSMT DECCAN) 
• 12127 (CSMT-PUNE INTERCITY EXP) 

Due to heavy rainfall in the Mumbai Suburban and Harbour Line train traffic was delayed due to waterlogging. Effected Stations Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kurla- Vikhroli & Bhandup, said the Central Railway.

Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi leaves from his residence, in Delhi. He is scheduled to visit Manipur. 

 Maharashtra: People face difficulties as heavy rains cause waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai.