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Afternoon brief: Extramarital affair could be behind Chinese foreign min absence

Published on Jul 21, 2023 01:10 PM IST

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang. (AP)

'Received no reply from Manipur authorities despite repeated queries': NCW chief

She was responding to reports in a section of the media that claimed the commission had on June 12 received a complaint about the incident May 4 incident.

Mahila Congress Acting President Netta D'Souza with party supporters stage a protest against the ongoing violence in Manipur, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 01:07 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Nisha Anand

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking revocation of ‘Adipurush’ CBFC certification

The Supreme Court stayed the proceedings before the Allahabad high court hearing petitions challenging the depiction of Ramayana in the film ‘Adipurush’.

Adipurush. (Representative Photo)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 01:01 PM IST

Drunk man with guns breached Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's security, arrested

The man was travelling in a car with a Police sticker on, and he was speaking incoherently.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 01:46 PM IST

US based terrorist threatens to target Amit Shah-Jaishankar for Nijjar killing

Wanted by National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Pannun, holds twin passports of US and Canada.

Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:24 PM IST

SC issues notice on Rahul Gandhi’s appeal against no stay on conviction

The Supreme Court expressed surprise over the Gujarat high court’s lengthy judgment rejecting Rahul Gandhi’s plea for a stay on the conviction and a two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case

The Supreme Court will on August 4 hear the plea. (Reuters)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:03 PM IST

PM Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe

On Thursday evening, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the visiting leader and discussed various bilateral issues.

Prime minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe at Hyderabad house in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo by RajkRaj/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 12:02 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Hyderabad man ends up losing 6,000 for boarding Vande Bharat to urinate

Abdul Qadir was at Bhopal's Rani Kamalapati railway station when he felt the urgent need to urinate but couldn’t find any restroom nearby.

As a result of boarding the train without a valid ticket, Qadir had to pay a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,020.(File/ PTI)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 11:38 AM IST

'Who was protecting culprits?': TMC's charge at Manipur CM's over vile video

A video of a May 4 incident, showing a mob parading two women naked in Manipur, surfaced on social media sparking massive outrage on Wednesday.

Students taking out candle march against Manipur violence at the campus of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna. (Photo by Santosh Kumar / Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 11:36 AM IST

Manipur video: House of accused who paraded women naked set on fire. Top points

Some reports claimed that house of Huirem Herodas Meitei, main accused in the horrifying viral video of women being paraded naked in Manipur, was set ablaze.

A combination of pictures from a screen grab of a viral video (L) shows the main culprit named Huirem Herodas Meitei of Pechi Awang Leikai holding the woman, who was arrested in the Manipur women video case, whereas the second picture shows him in police custody in connection with the incident, on Thursday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 11:24 AM IST

PM Modi greets Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on his 81st birthday

Mallikarjun Kharge is the first non-Gandhi family member to be the Congress president in more than two decades.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge(PTI)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 10:10 AM IST
PTI |

Railways to serve 20 meals for passengers travelling in general coaches

These foods will be served through extended service counters that will be situated on platforms aligning with general-class coaches.

The initiative of extended service counters at the railway stations is done on an experimental basis for six months.
Published on Jul 21, 2023 10:08 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi case highlights: SC to hear plea to stay conviction on Aug 4

Rahul Gandhi defamation case highlights: The appeal was filed on July 15, after the Gujarat HC dealt a blow to Gandhi’s endeavour to revive his membership.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.(ANI)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 01:31 PM IST

Mamata likely to outline roadmap for 2024 polls at TMC’s annual event

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, who did not want to be named, said they were waiting for the party chief to guide them for the battle ahead

This will be Mamata Banerjee’s first rally since the formation of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 09:50 AM IST

'Triumphant & jubilant': Mahua Moitra reacts to Brij Bhushan's Parliament photo

Mahua Moitra reacted sharply to a picture of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Parliament during the monsoon session.

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra.(PTI file)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 09:35 AM IST

Indians can visit Mount Kailash from September, road building work underway

After the completion of the road, 'Kailash View Point' will be ready along the road.

Mount Kailash(iStock)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 09:27 AM IST
PTI |

Morning brief: Robert Habeck urges India to condemn Russia's ‘aggression’

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from the Hindustan Times.

Germany’s vice chancellor and economics minister Robert Habeck said democracies shouldn’t take advantage of Western sanctions on Russian oil (AFP)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 08:56 AM IST

‘Helpful if India says Russia is…’: Germany's Robert Habeck on Ukraine war

Robert Habeck, who is on a three-day India visit, urged New Delhi to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar meets German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 08:17 AM IST

Monsoon session highlights: Both Houses adjourned till Monday amid Manipur row

Monsoon session highlights: The opposition demanded a detailed discussion on the Manipur violence by suspending other listed business.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other parliamentarians in the House on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi(PTI)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 05:20 PM IST

'Heavy' rain alert in several states; flash-flood risk persists in Himachal: IMD

Heavy rain showers will continue to occur in many states, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures and close schools temporarily.

A traffic police officer, right and a man, left help a motorist at a water logged street during rain in Hyderabad, India, Thursday.(AP)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 07:02 AM IST

Manipur video: Why did police take over two months to act? Senior cop responds

On July 20, over two since the horrifying Manipur incident took place, four people were arrested – after a viral video of it went viral on social media.

A combination of pictures from a screen grab of a viral video (L) shows the main culprit named Huirem Herodas Meitei of Pechi Awang Leikai holding the woman, who was arrested in the Manipur women video case, whereas the second picture shows him in police custody in connection with the incident, on Thursday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 06:39 AM IST

Manipur violence highlights: All four accused remanded to 11-day police custody

Manipur violence highlights: Four people have been arrested in relation to an incident of parading two Kuki tribe women and sexually assaulting them.

Congress workers protest against the Manipur violence, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, on Thursday. (HT/Sanchit Khanna)
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 02:30 AM IST

Stalin urges Centre to direct Karnataka to release Cauvery water

The Tamil Nadu government’s move came days after Karnataka said it will not be able to release the former’s due share due to a water deficit.

In a letter to the Union minister on Wednesday, chief minister M K Stalin said the release of water was crucial for the standing Kuruvai, a key crop for farmers at Cauvery delta. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 01:53 AM IST

‘We were treated like animals’: Manipur village chief recounts ordeal

On May 3, as ethnic clashes broke out in Manipur’s Churachandpur town, Vaiphei knew that the violence would reach their homes sooner than later.

Students hold a candlelight vigil at Chanakya National Law University in Patna. (HT/Santosh Kumar)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 08:01 AM IST
By, Kolkata

Kerala bids farewell to political colossus Oommen Chandy

As per the veteran Congress leader’s last wishes, the funeral was conducted without any official state honours. Only religious rituals were performed

Hundreds of thousands of people thronged different venues in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam and Puthupally to pay their last respects to former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:50 AM IST

‘Initiate action else we will step in’: SC warns Centre, state over Manipur

The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of a viral video of stripped women being paraded and assaulted in ethnic violence-hit Manipur.

Congress workers protest against the Manipur violence, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, on Thursday. (HT/Sanchit Khanna)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 01:43 AM IST

Stalin seeks Centre’s intervention on release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has asked the Union jal shakti minister to direct Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water as per a Supreme Court schedule. Tamil Nadu is facing a water deficit that is affecting the standing Kuruvai crop.

MK Stalin (ANI)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:41 AM IST

Isro successfully completes key Gaganyaan test

Isro has successfully completed the service module propulsion system test for Gaganyaan at its Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri.

Isro successfully completes the service module propulsion system test for Gaganyaan on Thursday. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 03:11 AM IST
By, New Delhi

635 URLs blocked under IT rules since 2021, says Anurag Thakur in Rajya Sabha

The Indian government has blocked public access to 635 URLs, including websites and applications, since December 2021, under the IT Rules, 2021.

Anurag Thakur (PTI)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:38 AM IST
BySaptarshi Das, New Delhi
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