CURRENT AFFAIRS AND BREAKING NEWS: July 2021

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Senior BSP leader Sukhdev Rajbhar announces retirement from active politics

One of the last pillars of the Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh has also crumbled. Former Speaker and senior BSP leader, Sukhdev Rajbhar, has announced his retirement from active politics and formally handed over the baton to his son Kamlakant Rajbhar Pappu.

Karachi: Truck containing 780 bags of imported sugar falls into sea

A container truck carrying 780 sugar bags fell into the sea at Karachi port after its brakes failed, but the driver was unhurt. The mishap would cause a loss of millions to the state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan, according to ARY News. The price of food items including sugar, wheat flour was increased in Pakistan in early July as the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved an increase in rates of sugar, wheat flour, and ghee (butter) at the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) of Pakistan, as per The News International.

Uneasy calm at Assam-Mizoram border, security forces on alert

Five days after a bloody border clash between Assam and Mizoram police, the inter-state borders of the two northeastern states remained quiet but tensed with security personnel remaining on extra alert to prevent any fresh eventuality, officials said on Saturday.

Sinkhole repair work beneath IIT flyover to affect water supply in parts of Delhi

Water supply in parts of Delhi will be disrupted on Sunday due to repair work of leakage under Hauz Khas IIT flyover in the national capital, said Delhi Jal Board after a massive sinkhole was spotted in the area.

Malaysia sees fresh high of 17,786 daily Covid-19 cases

Malaysia reported 17,786 new Covid-19 infections in the highest daily spike since the outbreak, bringing the national total to 1,113,272, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Malaysia reported 17,786 new Covid-19 infections in the highest daily spike since the outbreak, bringing the national total to 1,113,272, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. August 01, 2021 at 07:13AM https://ift.tt/3j8W26L

Pakistan: Covid vaccination suspended after chaos at biggest inoculation centre in Karachi

The vaccination process was reportedly stopped at Karachi Expo Centre following chaos after hundreds of people rushed to get themselves inoculated against COVID-19. According to ARY News, scores of people including students, labourers, senior citizens queued up outside the Karachi Expo Centre on Saturday, the biggest vaccination centre in the city after the provincial government announced to block SIM cards of unvaccinated citizens.

PDP only party resisting Centre in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said her Peoples Democratic Party was the only party that is resisting the Centre in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters after meeting party workers in the Pulwama district in south Kashmir, Mehbooba said the Centre is trying to break the PDP by either “offering” its leaders something or using its agencies to intimidate them.

Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy downpour; more rain, thunderstorm on forecast

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) in the early hours of Sunday. In the midst of the monsoon season, the national capital has been receiving spells of rain. National weather forecasting agency India Meteorological Department on Sunday morning predicted thunderstorm with moderate to heavy intensity rain over Delhi and NCR.

Karnataka govt extends COVID guidelines for 15 more days; random testing to be increased

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday informed that the government has extended the Covid guidelines till 16 August. Bommai said, "The guidelines imposed till August 2 will be extended for the next 15 days. Seventy-two per cent of school teachers have been vaccinated. In the next 15 days, we will cover 100 per cent."

Russian Su-35S fighter crashes, pilot ejects safely

A Su-35S fighter suffered an engine failure in the Khabarovsk Territory in Russia's far east, but the pilot ejected safely, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.

A Su-35S fighter suffered an engine failure in the Khabarovsk Territory in Russia's far east, but the pilot ejected safely, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. August 01, 2021 at 06:38AM https://ift.tt/3fjJYhX

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According to Worldometer, the total number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed 198 million, including 4,232,232 fatalities. A total of 179,255,662 patients are reported to have recovered. IndiaTVNews.com brings you all the latest updates about the COVID-19 crisis. Stay Home, Stay Safe, and Stay Informed.

Mumbai cops save Kerala man who hinted about suicide on Twitter

A 30-year-old diploma student from Kerala who indicated on Twitter that he intended to end his life was rescued from a hotel in Dadar in Mumbai by cyber police on Saturday, an official said.

A 30-year-old diploma student from Kerala who indicated on Twitter that he intended to end his life was rescued from a hotel in Dadar in Mumbai by cyber police on Saturday, an official said. August 01, 2021 at 06:24AM https://ift.tt/2V9ea8G

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North, central India to receive intense rainfall over next four days: IMD

The Parts of north and central India will witness intense rainfall activity over the next four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Due to a well-marked low-pressure area and a monsoon trough, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over east Madhya Pradesh on July 31-August 1 and over Chhattisgarh and east Uttar Pradesh on July 31.

Delhi-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will pass through Gurugram

The proposed Delhi-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will pass through Gurugram, for which a detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared.

The proposed Delhi-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will pass through Gurugram, for which a detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared. July 31, 2021 at 11:42PM https://ift.tt/3zWTFuM

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train update: NHSRCL casts first full height pier for high speed rail network

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on Saturday said it has cast the first full height pier on the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, popularly known as the Bullet Train project.

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LAC standoff: India presses for early disengagement in Hot Springs, Gogra friction points

India on Saturday pressed for an early disengagement of troops and weapons in Hot Springs, Gogra, and other remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh during the 12th round of military talks with China that lasted for around nine hours, sources in the security establishment said.

Maharashtra reports first case of Zika virus

Maharashtra on Saturday reported the first case of Zika virus infection. The case has been reported from the Pune district, a health department statement said. The woman patient has recovered completely, it said.

Early Covid symptoms differ among age groups: Study

The symptoms for early Covid-19 infection may differ among age groups and between men and women, new research published in The Lancet Digital Health, suggests. These differences are most notable between younger age groups (16-59 years) compared to older age groups (60-80 years and over) and men have different symptoms compared to women in the early stages of Covid-19 infection.

Noida International Airport land handed over to private developer, construction to begin soon

In a stepping stone for the development of Noida International Airport, a pact was signed between the Uttar Pradesh government's joint venture company and Swiss developer Zurich International Airport AG's special purpose vehicle on Saturday for handing over of the 1,334 hectare land at the project site in Jewar.

Amarinder Singh rules out immediate cabinet reshuffle, says his govt fulfilled over 90% poll promises

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday ruled out the possibility of an immediate cabinet reshuffle and said his government has already implemented several steps from the 18-point agenda given by the Congress high command. Singh also said his government had fulfilled 93 percent of the party's promises made in the election manifesto.

BOLD: 1000 saplings planted under project 'Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought' in Jaisalmer

A unique scientific exercise serving the combined national objectives of reducing desertification and providing livelihood and multi-disciplinary rural industry support has been initiated by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

Friday, July 30, 2021

Border row: Assam CM, 6 top officials booked over violent clashes in Mizoram

Criminal cases have been filed against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, four senior officers of the state police and two more officials over the violent clash that took place on the outskirts of Vairengte town in Mizoram's Kolasib district, police said on Friday. They have been booked under various charges, including an attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, Mizoram Inspector General of Police (Headquarter) John Neihlaia said.

DU cut-offs likely to be higher as 70,000 students score over 95% in CBSE Class XII exams

With over 70,000 students scoring more than 95 per cent in CBSE Class 12 Boards, the Delhi University cut-offs are going to be on the higher side than previous years, according to college principals. They said the exact picture will be clear once the registration starts but were unanimous in predicting higher cut-offs than last year.

COVID-19 Delta variant produces similar viral loads in vaccinated, unvaccinated: Study

A new study of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows the Delta variant produced similar amounts of virus in vaccinated and unvaccinated people if they get infected. The study, published by the CDC on Friday, focused on 469 Covid-19 cases identified among Massachusetts residents who had travelled to Barnstable County, a summer vacation destination, during July 3 to 17, the Xinhua news agency reported.