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India loses 3 spots in global ranking on mobile download speeds
However, the country that looks forward to 5G spectrum auction later this month, increased three spots in rank globally for overall median fixed broadband speeds, from 75th in May to 72nd in June, according to data provided by network intelligence and connectivity insights provider Ookla. Overall fixed median download speeds in India saw a slight increase from 47.86 Mbps in May to 48.11 Mbps in June.
India reports 15,528 new Covid cases, 25 deaths
The active caseload has marginally declined to 1,43,654 cases, accounting for 0.33 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 16,113 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,31,13,623. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.47 per cent. Meanwhile, India's daily positivity rate has declined to 3.32 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate currently stands at 4.57 per cent.
China's illogical and political twist to Dalai Lama's Ladakh visit unacceptable
More than 10,000 Ladakhis and Tibetans, monastics and lay people, young and old, school children in uniform among them, created a human chain to greet the Dalai Lama as he returned to Ladakh after at least three years due to the pandemic.
India, China agree to maintain dialogue to resolve issues: Defence Ministry
"Building on the progress made at the last meeting on March 11, 2022, the two sides continued discussions for the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector in a constructive and forward-looking manner," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
Self-reliance in defence forces important for India of 21st century: Modi
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the goal of self-reliance in the defence forces is very important for India of the 21st century, and organising the first 'Swavlamban' (self-reliance) seminar for a self-reliant Navy is an important step in this direction. The Prime Minister said that the resolution of creating 75 indigenous technologies in this period of making new resolutions for India is inspiring in itself, and expressed confidence that it will be fulfilled very soon.
Nupur Sharma moves SC again for clubbing of FIRs for her remarks on Prophet
It also cited top court's judgments saying that a person cannot be subjected to multiple FIRs in several parts of the country for the same offence. Sharma, in her new plea, also sought a direction to club all FIRs lodged against her to a case registered by the Delhi Police and also sought a direction from the court to let her pursue the previous petition.
Second monkeypox case in India reported from Kerala
A 31-year-old man, who had arrived from Dubai and was under treatment at the Pariyaram Medical College hospital at Kannur, has turned positive for the disease, she said. George said that the patient's condition is fine and he is under close medical observation. All those who came in close contact with him has been isolated.
Monsoon Session important as nation will elect new Prez, V-P: Modi
"Elections for the office of President and Vice-President are being held in this session. Voting (for the Presidential election) is taking place today. During this session, the new President and Vice-President will begin guiding the nation," he said. Prime Minister Modi said that this is the period of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' and special significance of the Independence day for the coming 25 years - when the nation would celebrate the hundred year of independence.
India reports 16,935 new Covid infections, 51 deaths
Meanwhile, the active caseload has also risen to 1,44,264 cases, accounting for 0.33 per cent of the total positive cases. The recovery of 16,069 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,30,97,510. Consequently, the recovery rate stands at 98.47 per cent. Meanwhile, the Daily Positivity rate has declined to 4.58 per cent, while the Weekly Positivity Rate currently stands at 6.48 per cent.
Voting begins to elect new President of India
Talking to IANS Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "The NDA candidate Draupadi Murmu is going to win this election with a record vote and with a huge margin." Murmu, the NDA candidate, is contesting against Yashwant Sinha, supported by the Opposition parties. Rajya Sabha's Secretary General is the Returning Officer for this election.
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