HIGHLIGHTS- The Week

New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9.10 pm:

    NATION

    DEL92 LD ALL RJ-SCHOOL COLLAPSE
    Seven children killed as school building collapses in Rajasthan, villagers accuse admin of negligence
    Jhalawar: A regular morning alive with the chatter of students assembling for prayers quickly turned into tragedy on Friday when a portion of their government school building collapsed, killing seven children and injuring 27, some of them critically.

    DEL96 LSQ-MEA-SAARC
    Efforts to continue SAARC dialogue hindered due to Pak sponsoring cross border terrorism: Govt
    New Delhi: Efforts to continue the SAARC dialogue, including holding of important meetings, are "hindered due to Pakistan sponsoring cross border terrorism" and blocking trade and transport connectivity efforts in the region, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday.

    DEL97 LSQ-INDIA-CHINA-IOR
    India aware of China's aim to become 'maritime power', closely monitors developments in IOR: Govt
    New Delhi: India is aware of China's stated objective of becoming a "maritime power", and New Delhi closely monitors all developments in the Indian Ocean Region impinging on its security and economic interests and takes appropriate measures to safeguard them, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday.

    DEL84 LSQ-MEA-INDO-PAK
    India, Pak agreed on cessation of military activity after direct contact between DGMOs: Govt
    New Delhi: India and Pakistan agreed on May 10 for a cessation of firing and military activity as a result of "direct contact" between the director generals of military operations (DGMOs) of both nations, which was "initiated by the Pakistani side", the Centre informed Parliament on Friday.

    DEL83 PAR-DISCUSSION-SINDOOR
    After first week washout, Parliament to discuss Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor from Monday
    New Delhi: Opposition parties have agreed to the agenda of taking up a special discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor on Monday in Lok Sabha and the next day in Rajya Sabha, brightening up the prospect of normalcy returning to Parliament after the virtual washout of first-week proceedings.

    DEL81 LSQ-HEALTH-HEART ATTACKS
    Covid vaccination had no effect on risk of heart attacks: Nadda tells Lok Sabha
    New Delhi: Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Friday Covid vaccination had no effect on the risk of heart attacks.

    DEL95 BJP-CONG-RAHUL
    BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for remarks on vacant reserved posts in Central varsities
    New Delhi: Slamming Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on vacant reserved posts in Central universities, the BJP on Friday asked the Congress leader to tell how many faculty members were appointed during the UPA rule between 2004 and 2014 under SC, ST and OBC categories.

    DEL76 CONG-PAR-SIR-GOVT
    Govt hiding behind technicalities on electoral roll revision discussion in Parliament: Cong
    New Delhi: The Congress on Friday said the government is not clarifying whether there will be a discussion in Parliament on the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar or not and is "hiding behind technical reasons".

    DEL91 VP POLL-LD BJP
    VP poll: Its Dhankhar experiment turning sour, BJP may go for tried and tested pick
    New Delhi: As the Election Commission formally set in motion the process of electing the next vice president by appointing a returning officer, the BJP-led alliance is set to start consultation for its pick for the key constitutional position amid indications that the Opposition will also join the fray.

    DEL88 EC-BIHAR-SIR
    Phase-1 of Bihar SIR ends, 35 lakh electors either permanently migrated or remain untraceable
    New Delhi: As the first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral roll ended on Friday, the Election Commission (EC) said its local poll machinery has reported that nearly 35 lakh electors have either permanently migrated or could not be traced since June 24.

    DEL85 LSQ-HEALTH-CANCER CENTRES
    Over 200 cancer day care centres to be established across India: Govt
    New Delhi: More than 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) have been approved for establishment across the country for the financial year 2025-26, including 14 centres in Andhra Pradesh, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Lok Sabha on Friday.

    MDS15 TN-PM-VISIT
    PM to dedicate Rs 4,800 cr worth projects, to release commemorative coin on Chola king in TN
    Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate numerous projects besides dedicate to the nation various developmental initiatives, all totally worth over Rs 4,800 crore, in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi on July 26.

    DEL87 PREZ-THIRD ANNIVERSARY
    Prez completes 3 yrs in office; says always endeavours to connect all with nation's progress
    New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu completed three years in office on Friday and said she always endeavours to effectively connect all sections of society, especially the underprivileged and backward classes, with the country's development journey.

    PAR12 RS-2NDLD ADJOURN
    RS adjourned for the day again amid Opposition uproar over Bihar voter rolls revision issue
    New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted again on Friday amid opposition uproar demanding discussion on various issues, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, forcing the Chair to adjourn the House for the day.

    PAR11 LS-LD ADJOURN
    Lok Sabha adjourned for the day due to persistent Opposition protests over SIR
    New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday as Opposition protests continued over the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, capping the Monsoon session's first week which has been washed out.

    BOM17 GJ-PAK REFUGEES-CITIZENSHIP
    185 refugees from Pakistan granted Indian citizenship in Gujarat
    Rajkot: A total of 185 refugees from Pakistan residing in parts of Gujarat were granted Indian citizenship here on Friday, the state government said.

    CAL30 AS-HIMANTA-LD ENCROACHMENT
    People from Bihar, Bengal among land encroachers in Assam, will verify their claims: Himanta
    Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that people claiming to be from states like Bihar and West Bengal are among encroachers of government, forest and other land in the northeastern state.

    CAL21 WB-BJP-MITHUN
    Strike back if needed: Mithun to BJP workers in West Bengal
    Arambagh: BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Friday asked party workers in West Bengal to "strike back" whenever needed.

    MDS19 KL-JAILBREAK-2NDLD CAUGHT
    Notorious murder case convict gives slip from prison, caught hours later
    Kannur (Kerala): A notorious convict serving a life term in the sensational 2011 Soumya murder case, escaped from the high-security Kannur central jail on Friday morning but was apprehended by police several hours later with active public support.



    BUSINESS

    DEL94 BIZ-INDOUK-FTA-PATENT
    India-UK trade agreement does not dilute New Delhi's right to issue compulsory licences: Official
    New Delhi: The India-UK free trade agreement does not dilute New Delhi's right to issue compulsory licences (CLs) and does not introduce any new preconditions for their issuance, an official said on Friday.



    LEGAL

    LGD28 SC-SUICIDE-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-FAILURE
    Student suicides: Continued loss of young lives reflect systemic failure, says SC
    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said the continued loss of young lives by way of suicides reflected "a systemic failure" and said the issue "cannot be ignored".

    LGD32 SC-COMPLAINT-CHANGES
    Courts can allow changes in criminal complaints if no prejudice caused: SC
    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said procedure was only a "handmaiden and not a mistress of justice” and held courts can allow amendment in criminal complaints if changes do not cause any prejudice to the accused in trial.

    LGD23 DL-HC-LALU
    Land-for-jobs case: Delhi HC refuses early hearing on Lalu Yadav's plea to quash FIR
    New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has dismissed former Bihar chief minister and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's application to advance his plea to quash the FIR in the CBI's land-for-jobs case.

    LGD22 DL-HC-KARTI
    'One MP from Kingfisher today in UK': CBI opposes Karti Chidambaram’s plea to ease bail riders
    New Delhi: The CBI on Friday opposed in the Delhi High Court plea of Congress leader Karti Chidambaram over easing of his bail conditions on the ground of being a parliamentarian, saying "one MP from Kingfisher" was in the UK.

    LGD29 DL-COURT-DOG ASSAULT
    Court upholds order for FIR against police officer for assaulting dog
    New Delhi: A Delhi court has upheld a magisterial court order directing FIR against a police official for allegedly hitting a stray dog with a stick in northeast Delhi in January 2022.

    LGD21 UP-HC-PVT HOSPITALS
    Private hospitals treating patients as ATM machines: Allahabad HC
    Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has expressed displeasure over patients being treated as "guinea pigs or ATM machines" and dismissed a doctor's plea against the criminal action initiated against him after a pregnant woman admitted in his facility lost her foetus.



    FOREIGN

    FGN45 BIZ-INDOUK-FTA-GOYAL
    India, UK biz optimistic about FTA seeking to double bilateral trade by 2030: Goyal
    London: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that businesses in Britain as well as India are optimistic about the free trade agreement which aims to double the bilateral trade to USD 112 billion by 2030. By Aditi Khanna

    FGN38 PM-2NDLD MALDIVES
    India announces Rs 4,850 crore Line of Credit to Maldives
    Male: India is proud to be the most trusted friend of the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after announcing a Rs 4,850 crore line of credit to the island nation.

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