Sri Lanka Crisis News LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka imposes nationwide curfew until Thursday morning

Rishi Sunak won most votes in the first round of voting to succeed Boris Johnson

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak won the most votes in the first round of voting to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister, as two candidates were eliminated, Reuters claimed.

Sri Lanka imposes nationwide curfew untill Thursday morning

According to a Gazette Notification issued by acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the curfew has been imposed till 5 am tomorrow, Sri Lanka’s Newswire reported.

Ukraine-returned medical students stage protest, seek admission in Indian medical colleges

Ranil Wickremesinghe asks parliamentary speaker to nominate new PM

“Acting President and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to nominate a prime minister who is acceptable to both the government and opposition,” the team said.

Sri Lanka: A protestor dies

A 26-year-old protestor who was hospitalized after being tear-gassed outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Flower Road today has died after developing breathing difficulties. The protestor was receiving treatment in a private hospital in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s DailyMirror

Scientists develop new mechanism to inactivate COVID-19 virus

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in collaboration with researchers from the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology developed a novel mechanism to inactivate COVID (SARS-CoV-2) virus by blocking their entry to cells and reducing infection ability, said the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Maharashtra Covid Update

Maharashtra reports 2575 fresh COVID-19 cases, 3210 recoveries and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours

DHFL loan scam

CBI arrests underworld don Chhota Shakeel’s alleged close aide Ajay Navander

Biden calls US inflation figures ‘unacceptably high’ but out-of-date

Sri Lankan military calls for political resolution to ‘current conflict’ to maintain law and order

Sri Lanka’s military and the police requested the Speaker of Parliament to call an all-party leaders’ meeting and inform them of the steps they will take to ensure a political resolution to the “current conflict” in the run up to the appointment of a new president.

Zika virus in Maharashtra

Seven-year-old girl found infected with Zika virus in Maharashtra’s Palghar district: Health department

Former Sri Lankan Prez Rajapaksa to leave for Singapore from Maldives (ANI)

Delhi Covid Cases

Delhi reports 490 fresh COVID-19 cases, 481 recoveries and 3 deaths in the last 24 hours

Tata Motors launches new Nexon trim at Rs 9.75L

The new variant, XM+(S), is placed between the XM (S) and the XZ+ trims, and comes with various additional features like electric sunroof, seven-inch infotainment system with android auto and apple car play, cooled glove box, rear AC vents, rain sensing wipers, auto headlamps, among others.

Euro dips below $1.00 for first time since end-2002

Maharashtra: Schools, colleges and private offices to be shut

Due to heavy rains and flood situation, all schools, colleges and private establishments/offices will remain closed in Gadchiroli district till July 16. All essential services will continue

As envoy to Iran was always within govt’s knowledge, bound by national security commitment: Ansari on BJP charge he harmed India’s interests (PTI)

US June inflation

US June inflation comes in at 9.1% in June, above Dow Jones’ estimate of 8.8%

2021 West Bengal post-poll violence: CBI registers FIR into alleged killing of BJP activist in Kolkata

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai announces Rs 500 crore for relief work in rain-hit coastal districts

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh talks about self-reliance in defense sector

India witnessing transitional phase towards self-reliance in defense sector, senior officials of defense PSUs should work together to ensure their companies are among the world’s best.

The incessant rainfall witnessed across Gujarat in the past one week has receded in many parts of the state and relief work is underway, some districts are still on red alert

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bundelkhand Expressway at Kaitheri village in Orai tehsil of Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh on 16th July

24 children taken ill after eating midday meal in school in Muzaffarnagar

Basic Shiksha Adhikari says lizard found in meal consumed by school children.

Yes Bank issues clarification to the exchanges on reports of RBI giving in-principle nod to the bank to hold 20% stake in ARC, calls it ‘speculative’

Special NDPS court has directed the court registry to return the passport of Aryan Khan which was submitted in court in the drugs case

All schools and colleges in Palghar district to remain closed today and tomorrow (July 13-14) in wake of the red alert issued by the IMD

Russia and Ukraine delegations start grain talks in Istanbul

Orange warning issued in Odhisa

Under the influence of well-marked low pressures, there is a possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) over districts of Ganjam, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Boudh, Kalahandi & Bolangir.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who left for Maldives early this morning is to leave for Singapore later today

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for a meeting of the Lok Sabha Parliamentary leaders at 4 PM on 16th July 2022, ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament

Interglobe Aviation’s Indigo says in constant dialogue with employees to take care of issues or grievances

Ramanagara rural police arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who were living & working here with fake ID proofs

They were working in a garment factory. They had Odisha, West Bengal & Assam ID cards.

In view of continuing heavy rains, the Government has decided to extend holidays for all educational institutions from 14th July to 16th July in the State: Government of Telangana

Educational Institutions shall re-open from 18th July

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today announced a comprehensive inquiry into the irregularities in the post-matric scholarship scheme

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) asks all the schools in the city to remain closed in view of the IMD’s warning of heavy rainfall tomorrow

Militancy won’t end till government wins hearts of Kashmiri people, says NC president Farooq Abdullah

A day after the Amarnath yatra summarized, heavy inflow of devotees continues

Rupee falls 3 countries to close at 79.62 (provisional) against US dollar

Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe says fascists trying to take over government

Citizens above 18 years of age will be given booster doses free of cost on the occasion of 75 years of independence.

India is celebrating 75 years of independence. On the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Kaal, it has been decided that from 15th July 2022 till the next 75 days, citizens above 18 years of age will be given booster doses free of cost: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Sri Lanka PM Wickremesinghe tells military and police to ‘restore order’: televised statement

Union Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line to provide connectivity, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Union Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line to provide connectivity and improve mobility. The estimated cost of this project is Rs. 2798.16 crores and will be completed by 2026-27.

IndusInd Bank issues clarification on media reports

India-China likely to hold 16th round of Corps of Commander level talks on July 17- Report

Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Office taken over by protesters in Colombo

Rain lashes parts of Chandigarh

People in 18-59 age group will get free precaution doses of Covid vaccine at government vaccination centers under 75-day special drive likely to begin from July 15

US Embassy in Sri Lanka cancels its all consular services for today & tomorrow amid fresh protests

Six people swept away after heavy rains in Maharashtra’s Nashik district in last 24 hours

Tribal people got nothing during Congress rule. Congress is having trouble because for the 1st time PM Modi & NDA leaders nominated a tribal woman for President’s post. Ajoy Kumar’s statement shows what Congress thinks about tribals & women

– Jharkhand BJP leader Babulal Marandi

Tesla supplier Panasonic eyes 20% jump in battery density by 2030

Sri Lanka’s national TV channel Rupavahini Corporation goes off-air as it suspends its telecasts amid its premises being surrounded by protesters in Colombo, reports Sri Lankan media

India’s June Total Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales Were 275,788 Units

Heavy rainfall in South and Central Gujarat causes huge damage, says revenue Department’s senior officer

Heavy rainfall in South and Central Gujarat has caused huge damage to standing crops, power supply network, district & state highways, government and private properties. The losses could run into hundreds of crores of rupees.

Congress is frustrated and is having trouble because a person from the tribal section has been nominated for the President’s post. Congress party should apologize to the country for such statements

– Union Minister and BJP leader Arjun Munda

Levey for customers: Government to soon introduce ‘Right To Repair’ under the Statutory Framework of CCPA

Under the new rules, consumers can’t be forced to change or buy new product by manufacturer in return of faulty product/item. Center may soon come up with ‘Right To Repair’ under the Statutory Framework of CCPA.

Protestors offers help to an injured security personnel amid ongoing protests in Colombo

Sri Lankan police used tear gas outside the premises of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s residence in Colombo to disperse protestors. Sounds of gunshots fired in the air were also heard as protesters gather outside Sri Lankan PM’s residence in Colombo. Earlier, protesters tried to enter the PM’s residence, demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Wickremesinghe to step down. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister declared an emergency and imposed a curfew in the western province of the country.

2008 Malegaon blast case:

NIA has informed Bombay HC that out of total 495 witnesses 256 witnesses have been examined till 12th July and it intends to examine 218 more witnesses.

CM Eknath Shinde pays floral tribute to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on the occasion of #GuruPurnima

Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde paid floral tribute to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on the occasion of Guru Purnima. He gave the credit of his success from him to Bal Thackeray, saying, it is only due to his blessings from him that I stand before you all as the CM today.