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Normal to above normal rainfall in July for north, central, south India: IMD
The IMD also said "normal to below normal" rainfall is most likely over most parts of east and northeast India and areas adjacent to east central India and some parts of west south peninsular India. Monthly rainfall for July 2022 over the country as a whole is most likely to be normal, i.e., ranging between 94 and 106 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA).
Amarnath Yatra resumes with a 'smart' makeover
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is expecting more than six lakh pilgrims this year, after three years of postponement of this annual event. Since the beginning of the year, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has been building the machinery for a smooth and safe yatra. The pilgrimage will continue for 43 days till August 11, the day of Raksha Bandhan as per the tradition.
'So disturbing, the outcome is Udaipur', Supreme Court on Nupur Sharma's plea on clubbing FIRs
The bench said she should apologise to the nation for her irresponsible comments. Sharma had moved the top court seeking transfer of several FIRs, registered against her in many states for alleged remarks to Delhi for investigation. Sharma contended she is constantly facing life threats from unsocial elements despite withdrawing her comments.
India reports 17,070 new Covid cases, 23 deaths
In the same period, the country reported 23 more Covid deaths, taking the nationwide toll to 5,25,139. The active caseload has also surged to 1,07,189 cases, accounting for 0.25 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 14,413 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,28,36,906. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.55 per cent.
Udaipur murder accused duo sent to 14 days judicial custody
Both the accused were produced before the special court amid tight security. The court after hearing the contention sent them to judicial custody. The sources in the agency said that they received crucial input that both can be attacked by different organisations and hence they decided to produce them before Udaipur court.
Maharashtra Governor swears-in CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis
The oath-taking ceremony came a day after former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray resigned his post in the wake of a major rebellion in the Shiv Sena legislators that led to the collapse of the 31-month-old Maha Vikas Aghadi government. After a string of fast-paced developments, the BJP decided to support a minority government headed by Shinde from outside.
Rebel Sena leader Eknath Shinde to be sworn-in as new Maharashtra CM
BJP's Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement after calling on Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari along with CM-elect Shinde on Thursday afternoon. "We have submitted a list to the Governor of all the BJP MLAs, the group led by Shindeji, 16 Independents and others, with more joining us soon," said Fadnavis.
43-day long Amarnath Yatra begins with 'puja' at cave shrine
"I have full faith that the devotees travelling from all over the country to seek the divine blessings of Shri Amarnathji will have a safe and memorable pilgrimage," Sinha said. Expecting a heavy footfall of yatris, the UT government and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) have made extensive arrangements for Yatra this year.
India needs to have a strong maritime system: Ajit Doval
Doval said that security related to different areas such as borders and other parts of the country are very different. He said that it wasn't possible to fence the whole border that connects us with neighbouring countries. "You cannot fence them, put 24x7 vigilance, concept of sovereignty in land borders is territorial and well-defined," he said.
Active Covid caseload in India crosses 1L-mark after 4 months
The active caseload has also surged to 1,04,555 cases, accounting for 0.24 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The last time the active Covid caseload crossed the one lakh-mark was on February 28 when it reached 1,02,601. The recovery of 13,827 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,28,22,493. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.55 per cent.
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