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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Service chiefs lay wreaths at National War Memorial
On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has saluted the spirit of the soldiers, remembering the valour of the Indian Army. "Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of pride and glory of Mother Bharati. On this occasion, my salute to all the brave sons of the country who have accomplished their valour in the defence of the motherland," Modi tweeted.
Twitter says whole business will close due to account blocking orders, Karnataka HC issues notice to Centre
The single division bench headed by Justice Krishna S. Dixit gave the order after the arguments by senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Twitter, explained that if the blocking order continues, the whole business of Twitter will close. For the accounts to be blocked, as per rules reasons have to be recorded and given to the microblogging platform which is not being done.
Rahul Gandhi detained by Delhi Police
The Congress MPs carried out a protest march from Parliament House to the Rashtrapati Bhavan in wake of questioning of Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and no discussion of important issues like price rise in Parliament.
Arrest is not meant to be and must not be used as a punitive tool: SC
The top court made several more observations in its order, which was uploaded on Monday, while granting bail to Alt news co-founder Mohammed Zubair last week. A bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and A.S. Bopanna said arrest is not meant to be and must not be used as a punitive tool because it results in one of the gravest possible consequences emanating from criminal law: the loss of personal liberty. The bench added that the criminal law and its processes ought not to be instrumentalised as a tool of harassment.
Sonia Gandhi to join ED probe today, security heightened
Sonia Gandhi will reach the ED office at Pravartan Bhawan, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, by 11 a.m. Paramilitary forces have been deployed in and around the probe agency's headquarters, as well as additional police teams. The police is also checking every vehicle and inquiring everyone heading towards the APJ Abdul Kalam Road. On July 21, Sonia Gandhi was questioned for hours by the ED. She was initially summoned to appear again on July 25 but it was changed to July 26 at her request.
Canada becoming safe haven for Khalistani terrorists, wanted gangsters in India
The May 29 Sidhu Moosewala murder has again highlighted this, as sources in the intelligence agencies and police said that Canada-based gangsters are "controlling crime in India". "Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar's name cropped up during the investigation into the Moosewala case. But bringing him back to India is not easy, as the Canadian authorities don't cooperate," a source said.
PM wishes President Droupadi Murmu a fruitful presidential tenure
In a series of tweets, Modi said: "The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India. Her assuming the Presidency is a watershed moment for India especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. I wish her the very best for a fruitful Presidential tenure.
President-elect Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the central hall of Parliament at 10.15 a.m. where Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana will administer the oath of office to her. The oath taking will be followed by a 21-gun salute. Before the ceremony, the outgoing President and the President-elect will arrive in Parliament in a ceremonial procession.
Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India
Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana administered the oath of office to Murmu in the Central Hall of Parliament.
Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind and Murmu arrived in Parliament in a ceremonial procession shortly before the swearing in commenced. She is scheduled to deliver an address later.
Whenever I was in doubt, I turned to Gandhiji, says President Kovind in farewell address
Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind said during his tenure in the office of President, he received full cooperation, support and blessings from all sections of society. "I will especially cherish the occasions when I had an opportunity to meet our brave jawans of the armed forces, paramilitary forces and the police. Their patriotic zeal is as amazing as it is inspiring," he said. The President shared his childhood memory, referring to the time when he was growing up in a small village and the nation had only recently achieved Independence.
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