New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9.11 PM:
NATION
DEL84 INDOUK-FTA-SHAH
* 'Bharat sets another landmark in global trade': Amit Shah hails signing of India-UK FTA
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday termed the signing of the India-UK free trade agreement as "historic" and a moment of pride and prospects for every citizen. *
DEL80 RSQ-MEA-OP SINDOOR
* Operation Sindoor: India's actions were measured, non-escalatory, govt tells Parliament
New Delhi: Operation Sindoor was launched in response to a "barbaric" attack by "Pakistan-sponsored terrorists", and the action focussed on dismantling terror infrastructure and neutralising terrorists likely to be sent across to India, the government said on Thursday. *
DEL76 INDIA BLOC-VP
* INDIA bloc likely to put up joint candidate for VP poll: Sources
New Delhi: The INDIA bloc is likely to contest the vice presidential poll after a collective decision on a common candidate as it feels that the numbers are not overwhelmingly stacked against the opposition despite the BJP-led NDA having a majority, sources in the grouping said on Thursday. *
DEL73 RSQ-MEA-CPEC
* India 'consistently protested' inclusion of CPEC as flagship project of China's OBOR: Govt tells Parliament
New Delhi: India has "consistently protested" to parties concerned over the inclusion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a flagship project of China's One Belt One Road (OBOR), and asked them to cease these activities, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. *
DEL62 RSQ-PREAMBLE
* No current plan or intention to reconsider or remove 'socialism', 'secularism' from Preamble: Govt
New Delhi: The Union government has "no current plan or intention" to reconsider or remove the words 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble of the Constitution inserted during the Emergency period, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. *
DEL71 BIZ-COOPERATIVES-SHAH
* Shah unveils new national policy to further strengthen cooperative movement
New Delhi: Union Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced a new national policy to boost the cooperatives sector, with the vision to have more professionally-managed and financially-independent cooperative organisations in every village. *
DEL54 RSQ-NUCLEAR
* India developing three types of small modular reactors: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: India is developing three different types of small modular reactors (SMRs), including one dedicated to the production of hydrogen, mostly in the form of captive plants for energy-intensive industries, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. *
DEL83 EC-2NDLD RAHUL
* Unfortunate he chose to threaten constitutional body: EC on Rahul's 'come after you' remarks
New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) came down heavily on Thursday on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "we are going to come for you" remarks over "cheating" in a Karnataka constituency, saying it is "highly unfortunate" that he has not only made baseless allegations but also threatened a constitutional body. *
DEL68 LS-JUSTICE VARMA
* Speaker Birla to announce inquiry committee to probe charges against Justice Varma: Sources
New Delhi: Amid hectic parleys involving senior ministers and the two Houses of Parliament, official sources said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is likely to announce the formation of an inquiry committee to probe the ground of charges against Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. *
DEL75 CONG-TEJASHWI-BOYCOTT
* After Tejashwi's 'poll boycott' remarks, Cong says SIR in Bihar not acceptable, 'all options open'
New Delhi: After RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's "poll boycott" threat, the Congress on Thursday said the "Tughlaqi process" of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar will be opposed at all forums and "all options are open" for the INDIA bloc. *
DEL69 ED-ANIL AMBANI-4THLD SEARCHES
* ED raids in Rs 3,000-cr bank loan 'fraud' against Anil Ambani group companies
Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations as part of an alleged Rs 3,000 crore worth bank loan fraud-linked money laundering case against the companies of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, official sources said. *
DEL64 CONG-GAZA
* 'Moral cowardice': Cong slams Modi govt's 'silence' over Israel's 'unspeakable horrors' in Gaza
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday slammed the Modi government for its alleged silence on the "unspeakable horrors" which it said continue to be inflicted on Palestinian people in Gaza by the Israeli authorities, and claimed that India has never demonstrated such "moral cowardice". *
DEL82 RSS-BHAGWAT-MUSLIMS-MEETING
* Mohan Bhagwat, Muslim clerics agree on need to start dialogue between Hindus, Muslims
New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat met prominent Muslim clerics and scholars on Thursday, discussing a host of issues with them and agreeing on the need to start a dialogue between Hindus and Muslims, All India Imam Organisation chief Umer Ahmed Iliyasi said. *
DEL58 RSQ-PARENTS-LEAVE
* Central govt employees can avail 30 days leave to take care of elderly parents: Govt in RS
New Delhi: The service rules allow 30 days' leave to Central government employees, which can be availed for any personal reason including that of taking care of elderly parents, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. *
DEL51 LSQ-AIR INDIA-LD SICK LEAVES
* Air India saw 'minor increase' in pilots reporting sick after Ahmedabad plane crash: Govt
New Delhi: Air India witnessed a "minor increase" in sick leaves reported by pilots across its fleet in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad plane crash, with 112 pilots reporting sick in a single day on June 16, according to the government. *
DEL86 DL-JNU-FADNAVIS
* Insistence on Marathi natural, but also respect other Indian languages: Fadnavis
New Delhi: Amid a language war in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted on Thursday that language cannot be a means of discord and a Marathi person can never be narrow-minded on such issues. *
MDS16 KA-CABINET-CHILD ENGAGEMENT
* Karnataka cabinet approves bill to criminalise engagements of minors
Bengaluru: In a significant move to curb child marriage, the Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to make even engagements involving minors a punishable offence. *
CAL31 JH-LD CABINET
* Jharkhand govt renames Atal Mohalla Clinics as Mother Teresa Advanced Health Clinics
Ranchi: The Jharkhand government on Thursday renamed Atal Mohalla Clinics, launched by the previous BJP regime, as Mother Teresa Advance Health Clinics, an official said. *
BUSINESS
DEL79 BIZ-INDOUK-FTA-AUTO
* Duty concessions to UK only on large petrol, diesel vehicles, high-priced EVs: Official
New Delhi: India has provided duty concessions to the UK auto exporters only on large petrol and diesel vehicles and high-priced EVs, while protecting sensitive segments of the domestic automotive industry especially mid and small cars and low-priced EVs under the trade pact, an official said. *
DEL72 BIZ-ELECTRONICS-INVESTMENTS
* Govt gets investment proposal worth Rs 16,000 cr under electronic component scheme
New Delhi: The government is learnt to have attracted investment proposals worth Rs 16,000 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, according to sources. *
DEL67 BIZ-INDOUK-FTA-LD-IT
* India-UK trade deal: 3-yr exemption from social security payments to benefit 75,000 Indian workers
New Delhi: In a boost to IT majors like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys, Indian companies operating in the UK would not have to make social security contributions for up to three years for employees they move from India to support their operations. *
DEL65 BIZ-LD-INDOUK-FTA-AGRI
* India-UK FTA excludes dairy products, edible oils, apples; secures zero duty on 95 pc agri exports
New Delhi: India has protected the interest of domestic farmers by excluding dairy products, edible oils and apples in the free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK while securing zero duties on 95 per cent of agriculture and processed food items. *
PAR11 RS-2NDLD ADJOURN
* Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid protests over Bihar voter rolls revision issue
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday shortly after reassembling for the post-lunch session as opposition MPs raised slogans demanding the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. *
PAR8 LS-LD ADJOURN
* Lok Sabha adjourned for the day over voter roll revision in Bihar
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day amid persistent protests by the Opposition demanding withdrawal of the ongoing voter roll revision in Bihar. *
LEGAL
LGD35 SC-DELHI GANGSTERS
* Consider setting up special courts for cases against gangsters: SC to Centre, Delhi govt
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre and Delhi government to consider setting up dedicated courts for a quick disposal of cases involving gangsters in the national capital. *
LGD27 UP-COURT-RAHUL
* Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to Aug 8
Sultanpur (UP): The hearing in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was adjourned on Thursday in the MP-MLA court due to lawyers abstaining from work. *
LGD34 DL-COURT-VADRA
* Shikohpur land deal involving Robert Vadra classic case of money laundering: ED to Delhi court
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said the money laundering case linked to the alleged irregularities in a land deal in Haryana’s Shikohpur involving Robert Vadra was a "clear and classic case of money laundering". *
LGD28 SC-POLITICAL PARTIES-PLEA
* Plea in SC seeks political parties to comply with POSH law
New Delhi: A petition filed in the Supreme Court has sought a direction to political parties to comply with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. *
LGD30 DL-HC-LALU
* Land-for-jobs case: Delhi HC reserves order on deferring trial court proceedings against Lalu, kin
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved order on whether or not to defer the trial court proceedings against former Bihar chief minister and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members in the CBI's land-for-jobs case. *
FOREIGN
FGN107 INDIA-UK-LDALL-FTA
* India, UK ink historic trade deal that seeks to slash tariff lines, unlock thousands of jobs
London: India and the UK signed a landmark free trade agreement on Thursday, which, starting next year, will see 99 per cent of Indian exports enter the UK duty-free, while reducing tariffs on British products such as cars and whisky. By Aditi Khanna *
FGN102 PM-UK-LD FUGITIVES
* PM Modi seeks UK's cooperation in extradition of economic offenders to India
London: With India seeking extradition of a number of billionaire fugitives from the UK, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the concerned agencies of the two sides will continue to work in "close" coordination and cooperation on the matter. By Aditi Khanna *
FGN100 PM-UK-FUGITIVES
* Agencies will continue to work closely: PM Modi on extradition of economic offenders from UK
London: With India seeking extradition of a number of billionaire fugitives from the UK, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the concerned agencies of the two sides will continue to work in "close" coordination and cooperation on the matter. By Aditi Khanna *
FGN101 PM-UK-LD-KHALISTANI
* Those misusing democratic freedoms must be held to account: PM Modi in UK
London: Forces with extremist ideologies must not be allowed to misuse democratic freedoms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday after meeting his British counterpart Keir Starmer, in remarks that came amid increasing concern in India over activities of pro-Khalistani elements in the UK. By Aditi Khanna *
FGN106 PM-STARMER-AHD CRASH
* PM Modi condoles British casualties in Ahmedabad plane crash
London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the deaths of several British citizens in last month's Ahmedabad plane crash. *
FGN104 INDIA-UK-DEFENCE
* India, UK firm up defence industrial roadmap
London: India and the UK on Thursday firmed up a defence industrial roadmap for co-development and co-production of key defence products and platforms in sync with their overall strategic ties. *