China to hold a press conference in Hong Kong. What turn will the anti-government protests take post this. Rebel MLAs of Karnataka to approach Supreme Court in being disqualified by the speaker.
China to hold formal press conference today
On Sunday, the police launched volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets while running battles with pro-democracy protesters close to Beijing's office in the city.
As the unauthorized protests continued, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office — China's top policy unit for the two cities — said in an unusual move that it would hold a press conference Monday afternoon in Beijing.
The global financial hub, is reeling from weeks of anti-government protests that began with opposing an extradition bill, show no signs of abating.
Latest developments on the Unnao woman who accused a BJP MLA of rape and is now hospitalised after an accident
BJP MLA Kuldeep Shengar who is an accused in the rape case was arrested on April 13 last year.
Unnao Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Verma said the victim, her paternal aunt, maternal aunt along with their advocate sustained serious injuries in the accident when they were on their way to meet her uncle, who is lodged in Rae Bareli jail.
Mumbai weather updates
4 killed in heavy rains in Maharashtra. Residents along Godavari river bank have been warned that dams could be opened. Bad traffic, accidents, people drowning, railway lines disrupted and more due to continuous showers in the island city.
Karnataka rebel MLAs to approach Supreme Court today
As of on Sunday, July 28, 14 MLAs were disqualified by the Karnataka speaker. Three MLAs from JD(S) and 11 from Congress came under the axe . According to one of the MLAs' JD(S) MLA A.H. Vishwanath, the speakers's decision was "against the law". The group will approach Supreme Court on Monday.