Daily News Wrap – BILKULONLINE
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National News Highlights
1. Supreme Court orders closure of FIRs against NEET protestors
The Supreme Court directed that FIRs registered across the country over student protests related to the NEET paper-leak issue be closed. The cases arose from protests held between July 20 and 25.
2. PM Modi addresses SCO Summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, stressing that there should be no double standards in the fight against terrorism.
3. Bihar and Jharkhand sign Sone river water-sharing agreement
Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU for sharing Sone river water. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil.
4. India rejects international tribunal order on Indus Waters Treaty
India rejected an international arbitration ruling concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, maintaining that the tribunal had no jurisdiction and reiterating that the treaty remains in abeyance.
5. Centre defers Census exercise in Manipur
The Centre has deferred the Census exercise in Manipur following demands from civil-society groups seeking resolution of the NRC issue first. The decision followed a high-level meeting chaired by Amit Shah.
6. Heavy rain causes disruption across several states
Heavy rainfall triggered waterlogging in parts of Uttarakhand, while Delhi-NCR also witnessed intense showers. In Uttar Pradesh, heavy rain led to school closures in Lakhimpur Kheri and flooding concerns in Varanasi.
7. At least 30 houses set ablaze in Manipur villages
Police reported that houses were set ablaze in three Manipur villages, with one person injured. The incident comes amid continuing tensions in the state.
8. Indian Embassy issues procedure for identifying Nepal flood victims
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has explained the process for identifying and bringing back Indian nationals affected by the devastating floods. Large-scale rescue and relief operations remain underway.
9. Indian Railways approves ₹170 crore for Kavach 4.0
Indian Railways has approved ₹170 crore for deployment of the indigenous Kavach 4.0 automatic train-protection system on the remaining 712-km stretch of the Moradabad division.
10. Army cantonment in Telangana on high alert after weapons theft
Police launched a major investigation after AK-47 rifles, pistols and around 19,000 rounds of ammunition were reported stolen from an Army cantonment in Telangana. The entire cantonment was placed on high alert.
International News Highlights
1. Nepal flood catastrophe: death toll crosses 1,000
Nepal’s devastating flash floods have killed more than 1,000 people, with thousands still missing. Rescue teams continue searching affected areas amid massive destruction.
2. Russia’s sixth straight day of attacks kills at least 12 in Kyiv region
Russian air attacks struck Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing at least 12 people and injuring many others, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks came amid an extended wave of Russian strikes.
3. China warns Taiwan over participation in Pacific Islands Forum
China warned of unspecified “consequences” after Taiwanese officials attended events connected with the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. The dispute highlights growing strategic rivalry in the Pacific.
4. Iran signals willingness to revive ceasefire with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is prepared to return to the June ceasefire agreement with the United States if Washington also resumes its commitments. The statement came during the SCO summit.
5. UN food agency halves aid to Palestinians in West Bank
The World Food Programme said it will halve food assistance in the West Bank because of severe funding shortages. Aid will be reduced from around 400,000 people to 200,000, while the agency warned that further cuts in Gaza may follow without additional funding.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.”
— Ronald Reagan
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