Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh initiate the process to form a committee. This committee will address the removal motion of Allahabad High Court's Justice Yashwant Varma. Birla will announce the three-member committee in Lok Sabha soon. The announcement will happen after signature verification of the notices submitted by opposition MPs.
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Relatives of Amritpal Singh Dhillon, arrested for the hit-and-run that killed marathoner Fauja Singh, visited the bereaved family to offer condolences. Amritpal, who works in Canada, claimed ignorance of hitting the legendary runner. Despite his remorse, he failed to take responsibility, fleeing the scene and attempting to remain hidden. Police apprehended him using headlight fragments, CCTV, and witness testimonies.
Air India has disbursed interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 147 deceased passengers from AI 171 and 19 who died at the accident site. Verification is complete for 52 more families, with payments progressing. The Tata Group's AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust pledges Rs 1 crore ex gratia for each deceased and support for B J Medical College Hostel infrastructure.
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal announced that trade agreement talks with the US are progressing rapidly, with the next negotiation round scheduled for August in India. Both nations aim to finalize the initial agreement tranche by fall, targeting a significant boost to bilateral trade from $191 billion to $500 billion.
"On completion of the preparatory activities, the announcement of the election schedule to the office of the Vice President of India will follow as soon as possible," the EC said in a statement.
New photos and videos have surfaced, reigniting scrutiny of Donald Trump's past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The visuals include images from Trump's 1993 wedding and a 1999 Victoria's Secret fashion show. Trump, when questioned about the newly surfaced wedding photo, dismissed CNN as "fake news."
India and Maldives have revitalized their relationship, marked by PM Modi's visit and a new $565 million line of credit. Agreements were signed to reduce Maldives' debt burden and boost economic cooperation through investment and trade. Both nations affirmed their commitment to security in the region, focusing on development projects and defense cooperation.
As the opposition seemingly prepares to leverage Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation against the government, the ruling party is poised to counter with reminders of the opposition's past criticisms of the former Vice President, including accusations of bias and acting as a government spokesperson.
A tragic bus accident in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, claimed the lives of eight people and injured 21 others. The Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation bus plunged into a gorge near Maseran after a retaining wall collapsed. Locals initiated rescue efforts, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals.
UPS vs NPS: Government employees now have until September 30 to choose between the New Pension System (NPS) and the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), with clarification that both offer similar tax benefits. NPS, a market-linked option, suits younger individuals comfortable with risk, while UPS guarantees a minimum, inflation-indexed pension, ideal for those nearing retirement.