Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024, making him the second male athlete to win two Olympic medals in an individual event. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated Chopra on his achievement, praising him as an amazing athlete who has made India proud.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Wayanad, Kerala, where landslides have killed at least 291 people. He expressed his sorrow and compared the tragedy to his father’s death, emphasizing the need for support and relocation for survivors. The incident has caused widespread devastation, with over 200 people still missing.
Heavy rains triggered landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, resulting in over 200 deaths. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor called for the incident to be declared a major calamity, while Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi visited the site.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit the flood-affected Wayanad region in Kerala. Meanwhile, Delhi schools are closed due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging. The article also covers updates on the Paris Olympics 2024, Puja Khedkar’s anticipatory bail case, and companies reporting their Q1 earnings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the tragic landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, which claimed eight lives and left several injured and over a hundred people feared trapped. He announced ex-gratia payments for the deceased and injured, while also offering assistance from the Centre. Former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi also extended condolences to the families of the victims and assured help in rescue efforts.
This article covers the top news stories of the day, including the Nifty 50’s record high, Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Modi government, and the aftermath of the tragic drowning of UPSC aspirants in Delhi. It also reports on a legal notice sent to Ola by MapMyIndia, the Indian embassy’s advisory for citizens in Lebanon, vandalism of telecom lines in France, and India’s performance at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Today’s news is packed with political developments, legal proceedings, and other notable events. Rahul Gandhi is expected to address the Lok Sabha on the Union Budget, CJI Chandrachud announced the commencement of the Lok Adalat, and the Delhi High Court will hear CM Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in the CBI case. Other events include the trial of Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case in Jharkhand, the next session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, and the inauguration of India’s first ‘Sunken’ museum at Humayun’s Tomb.
Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the deaths of three UPSC aspirants due to waterlogging in a coaching center in Delhi. He criticized the lack of safe construction and town planning, blaming the incident on systemic failure. The Delhi Police detained the coaching center owner and coordinator on charges of culpable homicide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 26th, the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. He will also virtually launch the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi will appear in court in Lucknow for a defamation case. In the entertainment world, Celine Dion is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taiwan’s Formosa Petrochemical Corp plans to resume operations at its Mailiao refinery port on July 26th.
A roundup of the top news stories of the day, covering a range of events from a shooting incident at a Donald Trump rally to the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay in Paris. Also included are political visits, religious pilgrimages, sporting events, and weather updates.
