<p>An unidentified terrorist and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on July 24.</p>

<p>The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said.</p>

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<p>The security forces established contact with the hiding terrorists on Tuesday, leading to an encounter, they added.</p>

<p>“Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice on days leading up to 23 July 2024,” the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;J&amp;K: Terrorist killed in encounter in Kupwara, one militant eliminated &amp; one soldier injured</strong></p>

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<p>It said suspicious movements were noticed on Tuesday and the suspects were challenged by vigilant troops. In response, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, leading to a gunbattle.</p>

<p>“In the ensuing firefight, one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress,” the Army added on the microblogging platform.</p>

<p>The officials said the injured soldier later succumbed to his injuries.</p>

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An unidentified terrorist and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on July 24. The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said.

An unidentified terrorist and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on July 24. The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said. Also read | Indian soldier killed in line of duty as Army foils infiltration bid in Jammu’s Poonch The security forces established contact with the hiding terrorists on Tuesday, leading to an encounter, they added. “Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice on days leading up to 23 July 2024,” the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X. Also watch | J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter in Kupwara, one militant eliminated & one soldier injured × It said suspicious movements were noticed on Tuesday and the suspects were challenged by vigilant troops. In response, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, leading to a gunbattle. “In the ensuing firefight, one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress,” the Army added on the microblogging platform. The officials said the injured soldier later succumbed to his injuries. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kupwara encounter: Terrorist killed, one soldier injured

<p>US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination&nbsp;of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month.</p>

<p>Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties is to protect American leaders and that the agency "fell short of that mission" on July 13 when former US President Donald Trump faced attempted assassination.</p>

<p>"I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do towards our vital mission," Cheatle said in an&nbsp;email sent to Secret Service agents on Tuesday (July 23).&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said she was deeply committed to the agency but added that, "in light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director."</p>

<h2><strong>Kimberly Cheatle resigns: Joe Biden reacts</strong></h2>

<p>In an official statement, US President Joe Biden hailed Kimberly Cheatle's record. "As a leader, it takes honor, courage, and incredible integrity to take full responsibility for an organization tasked with one of the most challenging jobs in public service," he wrote.</p>

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<p>"The independent review to get to the bottom of what happened on July 13 continues, and I look forward to assessing its conclusions. We all know what happened that day can never happen again. As we move forward, I wish Kim all the best, and I will plan to appoint a new Director soon," he added.</p>

<p>Reacting to her resignation, Trump wrote on Truth Social: "The Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me, and I was forced to take a bullet for Democracy. It was my great honor to do so!" &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US Secret Service director grilled by lawmakers on Trump assassination attempt</strong></p>

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<p>Cheatle appeared before a congressional committee on Monday and said the attack on Trump represented "the most significant operational failure of the&nbsp;Secret&nbsp;Service&nbsp;in decades" -- a reference to the 1981 shooting of Ronald Reagan.</p>

<p>Both Republicans and Democrats called on Cheatle to resign during the tense House hearing.</p>


US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month.

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month. Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties is to protect American leaders and that the agency "fell short of that mission" on July 13 when former US President Donald Trump faced attempted assassination. "I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do towards our vital mission," Cheatle said in an email sent to Secret Service agents on Tuesday (July 23). She said she was deeply committed to the agency but added that, "in light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director." Kimberly Cheatle resigns: Joe Biden reacts In an official statement, US President Joe Biden hailed Kimberly Cheatle's record. "As a leader, it takes honor, courage, and incredible integrity to take full responsibility for an organization tasked with one of the most challenging jobs in public service," he wrote. Also read | Who is Kimberly Cheatle, US Secret Service director who resigned days after Trump's assassination bid? "The independent review to get to the bottom of what happened on July 13 continues, and I look forward to assessing its conclusions. We all know what happened that day can never happen again. As we move forward, I wish Kim all the best, and I will plan to appoint a new Director soon," he added. Reacting to her resignation, Trump wrote on Truth Social: "The Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me, and I was forced to take a bullet for Democracy. It was my great honor to do so!" Also watch | US Secret Service director grilled by lawmakers on Trump assassination attempt × Cheatle appeared before a congressional committee on Monday and said the attack on Trump represented "the most significant operational failure of the Secret Service in decades" -- a reference to the 1981 shooting of Ronald Reagan. Both Republicans and Democrats called on Cheatle to resign during the tense House hearing.

US Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns days after Trump assassination attempt

<p>Former US House of Representatives Speaker, Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Kamala Harris as Democrat nominee for the presidential elections. Pelosi's support for Harris comes exactly 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, it is with immense pride and limitless optimism for our country’s future that I endorse Vice-President Kamala Harris for president of the United States. My enthusiastic support for Kamala Harris for president is official, personal and political," Pelosi said.</p>

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<p>Pelosi has been key to convince the ageing US President Joe Biden&nbsp;to step aside from his re-election campaign, according to extensive reporting across political media.</p>

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<p>But after the US president announced on Sunday (July 21)&nbsp;that he would complete his term in the White House but wouldn't seek a re-election in November, and endorsed Harris.</p>

<p>Pelosi did not initially follow suit but gave endorsement within 24 hours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She added: "Officially, I have seen Kamala Harris’s strength and courage as a champion for working families, notably fighting for a woman’s right to choose. Personally, I have known Kamala Harris for decades as rooted in strong values, faith and a commitment to public service. Politically, make no mistake: Kamala Harris as a woman in politics is brilliantly astute – and I have full confidence that she will lead us to victory in November."</p>


Former US House of Representatives Speaker, Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Kamala Harris as Democrat nominee for the presidential elections. Pelosi's support for Harris comes exactly 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid.

Former US House of Representatives Speaker, Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Kamala Harris as Democrat nominee for the presidential elections. Pelosi's support for Harris comes exactly 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid. "Today, it is with immense pride and limitless optimism for our country’s future that I endorse Vice-President Kamala Harris for president of the United States. My enthusiastic support for Kamala Harris for president is official, personal and political," Pelosi said. Also watch | US Elections 2024: Nancy Pelosi urges Joe Biden to quit Presidential race × Pelosi has been key to convince the ageing US President Joe Biden to step aside from his re-election campaign, according to extensive reporting across political media. With immense pride and limitless optimism for our country’s future, I endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. I have full confidence that she will lead us to victory in November. -NP pic.twitter.com/vBwv602GuR — Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) July 22, 2024 × But after the US president announced on Sunday (July 21) that he would complete his term in the White House but wouldn't seek a re-election in November, and endorsed Harris. Pelosi did not initially follow suit but gave endorsement within 24 hours. Also read | Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi casts doubt on Joe Biden's 2024 White House bid She added: "Officially, I have seen Kamala Harris’s strength and courage as a champion for working families, notably fighting for a woman’s right to choose. Personally, I have known Kamala Harris for decades as rooted in strong values, faith and a commitment to public service. Politically, make no mistake: Kamala Harris as a woman in politics is brilliantly astute – and I have full confidence that she will lead us to victory in November."

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Kamala for president, says support is official, personal and political

<p>A couple divorced just three minutes after being declared husband and wife after the groom allegedly insulted the bride for tripping over while walking back the aisle. According to a report by Independent's Indy, the incident occurred as the newlyweds were leaving the courthouse after the formal conclusion of formal proceedings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bride tripped, and the groom called her "stupid" for falling over.</p>

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<p>Outraged by the insult, the bride immediately demanded the judge annul their marriage. The judge complied, making it one of the shortest marriages in recorded history of the United Kingdom.</p>

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<p>This 2019 incident has recently resurfaced on social media and has sparked multiple discussions about respect in relationships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user on X (formerly Twitter) recounted a similar experience: "I went to a wedding where the groom spent his speech making fun of his wife like it was some kind of roast, as did her father. She should have done what this woman did."</p>

<p>Another user commented, "A marriage with no respect is a failed one right from the beginning," while a third added, "If this is how he acts right at the beginning, it's better to leave him."</p>

<p>Short-lived marriages are not unprecedented.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In 2004, a couple, Scott McKie and Victoria Anderson, divorced just 90 minutes after their wedding at the Stockport Register Office in Greater Manchester.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The marriage ended after Anderson struck her husband with an ashtray in response to his inappropriate toast to her bridesmaids. McKie was subsequently arrested for assaulting police officers who were called to the scene, while Anderson celebrated their divorce by cancelling their honeymoon plans.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A couple divorced just three minutes after being declared husband and wife after the groom allegedly insulted the bride for tripping over while walking back the aisle.

A couple divorced just three minutes after being declared husband and wife after the groom allegedly insulted the bride for tripping over while walking back the aisle. According to a report by Independent's Indy, the incident occurred as the newlyweds were leaving the courthouse after the formal conclusion of formal proceedings. The bride tripped, and the groom called her "stupid" for falling over. Also watch | Brad Pitt accuses Angelina Jolie of 'intrusive' request, former couple's battle takes nasty turn × Outraged by the insult, the bride immediately demanded the judge annul their marriage. The judge complied, making it one of the shortest marriages in recorded history of the United Kingdom. Also read | Malaysian couple slammed for celebrating their cat`s birthday at Louis Vuitton boutique This 2019 incident has recently resurfaced on social media and has sparked multiple discussions about respect in relationships. One user on X (formerly Twitter) recounted a similar experience: "I went to a wedding where the groom spent his speech making fun of his wife like it was some kind of roast, as did her father. She should have done what this woman did." Another user commented, "A marriage with no respect is a failed one right from the beginning," while a third added, "If this is how he acts right at the beginning, it's better to leave him." Short-lived marriages are not unprecedented. Also read | Dutch couple, who met in kindergarten, euthanized together ending a lifelong love story In 2004, a couple, Scott McKie and Victoria Anderson, divorced just 90 minutes after their wedding at the Stockport Register Office in Greater Manchester. The marriage ended after Anderson struck her husband with an ashtray in response to his inappropriate toast to her bridesmaids. McKie was subsequently arrested for assaulting police officers who were called to the scene, while Anderson celebrated their divorce by cancelling their honeymoon plans. (With inputs from agencies)

Kuwait: Couple divorces within three minutes after husband calls wife stupid for tripping over

<p>Rescue operations are underway&nbsp;in the South Atlantic to save 27 crew members who abandoned their fishing vessel, the Argos Georgia, due to severe flooding, the Falkland Islands government announced on Tuesday (July 23).</p>

<p>The crew abandoned&nbsp;the Argos Georgia after experiencing "uncontrolled flooding" shortly after 4:00 pm local time (1900 GMT) on Monday (July 22) and&nbsp;left on&nbsp;life rafts, according to a statement from the government of the British overseas territory.</p>

<p>The vessel was located approximately 200 nautical miles (370 kilometres, 229 miles) east of Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, at the time of the incident, the statement added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Atlantic ocean currents circulation nears breakdown: Study</strong></p>

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<p>Among the crew were 10 Spanish citizens, a delegate from the regional government of Galicia in northwest Spain confirmed, as per news agency AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Search and rescue operations affected due to challenging weather</strong></h2>

<p>Two British Royal Air Force (RAF) planes have been actively tracking the positions of the life rafts. Several maritime vessels are also involved in the search operations, the Falkland Islands government said.</p>

<p>But a part of the search and rescue (SAR) helicopter's attempt to rescue some of the stranded crew members late Monday was thwarted by "extremely challenging weather conditions and very limited time on scene due to range."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The helicopter was later&nbsp;grounded due to worsening weather conditions.</p>

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<p>"As of this morning (Tuesday), weather conditions mean the search area remains out of limits for helicopter SAR operations, but the situation is being reviewed regularly with a view to resuming operations as soon as possible," the statement said.</p>

<p>Robert Ervik, the owner of the Argos Georgia, told AFP that 27 people were on board when the vessel began taking on water on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Built&nbsp;in 2018 in Turkey, Argos Georgia, was&nbsp;nearly 54 metres&nbsp;(177 feet) long and could&nbsp;accommodate 28 people, according to its British-Norwegian fishing firm owners, Argos Froyanes.</p>

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Rescue operations are underway in the South Atlantic to save 27 crew members who abandoned their fishing vessel, the Argos Georgia, due to severe flooding, the Falkland Islands government announced on Tuesday (July 23).

Rescue operations are underway in the South Atlantic to save 27 crew members who abandoned their fishing vessel, the Argos Georgia, due to severe flooding, the Falkland Islands government announced on Tuesday (July 23). The crew abandoned the Argos Georgia after experiencing "uncontrolled flooding" shortly after 4:00 pm local time (1900 GMT) on Monday (July 22) and left on life rafts, according to a statement from the government of the British overseas territory. The vessel was located approximately 200 nautical miles (370 kilometres, 229 miles) east of Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, at the time of the incident, the statement added. Also watch | Atlantic ocean currents circulation nears breakdown: Study × Among the crew were 10 Spanish citizens, a delegate from the regional government of Galicia in northwest Spain confirmed, as per news agency AFP. Search and rescue operations affected due to challenging weather Two British Royal Air Force (RAF) planes have been actively tracking the positions of the life rafts. Several maritime vessels are also involved in the search operations, the Falkland Islands government said. But a part of the search and rescue (SAR) helicopter's attempt to rescue some of the stranded crew members late Monday was thwarted by "extremely challenging weather conditions and very limited time on scene due to range." The helicopter was later grounded due to worsening weather conditions. Also read | Greenland's melting rate of ice sheets can predict Europe's summer weather. Here's how "As of this morning (Tuesday), weather conditions mean the search area remains out of limits for helicopter SAR operations, but the situation is being reviewed regularly with a view to resuming operations as soon as possible," the statement said. Robert Ervik, the owner of the Argos Georgia, told AFP that 27 people were on board when the vessel began taking on water on Monday. Built in 2018 in Turkey, Argos Georgia, was nearly 54 metres (177 feet) long and could accommodate 28 people, according to its British-Norwegian fishing firm owners, Argos Froyanes. (With inputs from agencies)

Crew abandons flooded fishing vessel; all 27 stranded on lifeboats in South Atlantic

<p>July 21 was the hottest day ever registered globally, according to preliminary data published Tuesday by the EU's climate monitor.</p>

<p>The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said the global average surface air temperature of 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.7 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday was the warmest in their record books&nbsp;that&nbsp;date back to 1940.</p>

<p>It comes as heatwaves and wildfires ravage swathes of Europe and the United States.</p>

<p>"The Earth has just experienced its warmest day," the monitor said in a statement.</p>

<p>The new daily high was 0.01 degree Celsius above the previous record temperature of 17.08 registered on July 6, 2023.</p>

<p>"On July 21st, C3S recorded a new record for the daily global mean temperature," C3S director Carlo Buontempo said in a statement.</p>

<p>"We are now in truly uncharted territory, and as the climate keeps warming, we are bound to see new records being broken in future months and years," he said.</p>

<p>Though just a tiny rise above the previous record, what was "truly staggering" was the streak of unprecedented global heat recorded over the past 13 months, Buontempo added.</p>

<p>Every month since June 2023 has eclipsed its own temperature record compared to the same month in previous years.</p>

<p>Copernicus said in this context that,&nbsp;at the peak of the northern hemisphere summer, it was not "completely unexpected" that this new daily high would be breached.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It could be eclipsed by the soaring heat experienced earlier this week, the monitor said, pointing to a streak of record-breaking days that occurred in July and August 2023.</p>

<p>Global temperatures were expected to peak and drop soon, though there could be further fluctuations in the coming weeks, Copernicus said.</p>

<h2><strong>Heat and fire</strong></h2>

<p>Climate change is causing longer, stronger and more frequent extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods, and this year has been marked by major disasters across the globe.</p>

<p>Deadly heatwaves have already hit North America, Mexico, India and Thailand this year, to name a few, while flooding has devastated parts of East Africa, China and Brazil.</p>

<p>Wildfires are torching a path across southern and eastern Europe and in Canada and the United States as prolonged scorching temperatures in parts of the northern hemisphere make conditions tinder dry.</p>

<p>The burning of fossil fuels is the primary driver of global warming but emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases keep rising, despite international efforts to switch to clean energy and slow rising temperatures.</p>

<p>2023 was the hottest year on record and 2024 could follow in step considering the "sufficiently warm" temperatures experienced to date, Copernicus said.</p>

<p>But it was "too early to predict with confidence" which would be hotter between the years, it added.</p>

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July 21 was the hottest day ever registered globally, according to preliminary data published Tuesday by the EU's climate monitor. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said the global average surface air temperature of 17.

July 21 was the hottest day ever registered globally, according to preliminary data published Tuesday by the EU's climate monitor. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said the global average surface air temperature of 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.7 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday was the warmest in their record books that date back to 1940. It comes as heatwaves and wildfires ravage swathes of Europe and the United States. "The Earth has just experienced its warmest day," the monitor said in a statement. The new daily high was 0.01 degree Celsius above the previous record temperature of 17.08 registered on July 6, 2023. "On July 21st, C3S recorded a new record for the daily global mean temperature," C3S director Carlo Buontempo said in a statement. "We are now in truly uncharted territory, and as the climate keeps warming, we are bound to see new records being broken in future months and years," he said. Though just a tiny rise above the previous record, what was "truly staggering" was the streak of unprecedented global heat recorded over the past 13 months, Buontempo added. Every month since June 2023 has eclipsed its own temperature record compared to the same month in previous years. Copernicus said in this context that, at the peak of the northern hemisphere summer, it was not "completely unexpected" that this new daily high would be breached. It could be eclipsed by the soaring heat experienced earlier this week, the monitor said, pointing to a streak of record-breaking days that occurred in July and August 2023. Global temperatures were expected to peak and drop soon, though there could be further fluctuations in the coming weeks, Copernicus said. Heat and fire Climate change is causing longer, stronger and more frequent extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods, and this year has been marked by major disasters across the globe. Deadly heatwaves have already hit North America, Mexico, India and Thailand this year, to name a few, while flooding has devastated parts of East Africa, China and Brazil. Wildfires are torching a path across southern and eastern Europe and in Canada and the United States as prolonged scorching temperatures in parts of the northern hemisphere make conditions tinder dry. The burning of fossil fuels is the primary driver of global warming but emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases keep rising, despite international efforts to switch to clean energy and slow rising temperatures. 2023 was the hottest year on record and 2024 could follow in step considering the "sufficiently warm" temperatures experienced to date, Copernicus said. But it was "too early to predict with confidence" which would be hotter between the years, it added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Climate monitor notes this day of 2024 as Earth's hottest ever

<p>An Indian Army soldier was killed in action early on&nbsp;Tuesday (July 23) as security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported.</p>

<p>The encounter took place around 3 am in the Battal Sector, according to Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal, the Army's Public Relations Officer in Jammu.</p>

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<p>"Alert troops foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists with effective fire," Lt Colonel Bartwal stated.</p>

<p>During the intense gunfight in the Krishna Ghati area, a soldier was injured. Sources cited by media said that the injured soldier was taken to a hospital but he succumbed to the injuries.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All Ranks of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteKnightCorps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteKnightCorps</a> salute the supreme <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sacrifice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sacrifice</a> of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Braveheart?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Braveheart</a> L/Nk Subhash Chander who laid down his life in the line of duty.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteKnightCorps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteKnightCorps</a> offers deepest condolences and stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.<a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/NorthernComd_IA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NorthernComd_IA</a> <a href="https://t.co/RgljiXv1p5">pic.twitter.com/RgljiXv1p5</a></p>
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<p>This incident follows a similar confrontation between infiltrating terrorists and security forces&nbsp;in Rajouri district on Monday (July 22), where a terrorist&nbsp;was killed, and a soldier and a civilian sustained minor injuries. Terrorists&nbsp;had opened fire on the residence of Parshotam Kumar, a recently decorated village defence guard (VDG), in Rajouri’s Ghunda Khawas village.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: 'Major terror attack' on Army post thwarted in J&amp;K's Rajouri; massive search op underway</strong></p>

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<p>Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing a surge in terrorist activities recently, with numerous attacks targeting security forces, police, and civilians. Over the past three months, these attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 security personnel, including two officers and seven pilgrims.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Indian Army soldier was killed in action early on Tuesday (July 23) as security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported.

An Indian Army soldier was killed in action early on Tuesday (July 23) as security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported. The encounter took place around 3 am in the Battal Sector, according to Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal, the Army's Public Relations Officer in Jammu. Also read | Is Liquid IED a new challenge for the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir? "Alert troops foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists with effective fire," Lt Colonel Bartwal stated. During the intense gunfight in the Krishna Ghati area, a soldier was injured. Sources cited by media said that the injured soldier was taken to a hospital but he succumbed to the injuries. All Ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps salute the supreme #sacrifice of #Braveheart L/Nk Subhash Chander who laid down his life in the line of duty.#WhiteKnightCorps offers deepest condolences and stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.@adgpi@NorthernComd_IA pic.twitter.com/RgljiXv1p5 — White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) July 23, 2024 × This incident follows a similar confrontation between infiltrating terrorists and security forces in Rajouri district on Monday (July 22), where a terrorist was killed, and a soldier and a civilian sustained minor injuries. Terrorists had opened fire on the residence of Parshotam Kumar, a recently decorated village defence guard (VDG), in Rajouri’s Ghunda Khawas village. Also watch | Gravitas: 'Major terror attack' on Army post thwarted in J&K's Rajouri; massive search op underway × Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing a surge in terrorist activities recently, with numerous attacks targeting security forces, police, and civilians. Over the past three months, these attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 security personnel, including two officers and seven pilgrims. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian soldier killed in line of duty as Army foils infiltration bid in Jammu’s Poonch

<p>Taiwan on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;23) scaled back its annual Han Kuang war games as Typhoon Gaemi, also known as Typhoon Carina in the Philippines, made its way towards the self-ruled island. The typhoon is expected to bring strong winds and torrential rain.</p>

<p>According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, Gaemi, the first typhoon of the season to affect the island, is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast between Wednesday (Jul 24)&nbsp;night and the early hours of Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently categorised as a medium-strength typhoon, it is likely to move across the Taiwan Strait and hit the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian early on Friday (Jul&nbsp;26).</p>

<p>Taiwan's defence ministry announced that the Han Kuang military drills scheduled for this week have been scaled back.&nbsp;This included&nbsp;the cancellation of fighter jet exercises on the east coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Taipei, offices, schools, and trading on the island’s $2.4 trillion stock market will remain closed on Wednesday (Jul&nbsp;24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Securities, currency, and fixed-income trading will also be paused.</p>

<p>Authorities had issued a warning on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;23) that the storm could significantly impact people on land. After this warning, ship crossings and domestic flights were cancelled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said that it expects its local chipmaking facilities to maintain normal production.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/typhoon-gaemi-forces-taiwan-to-cut-war-games-make-landfall-on-northeast-coast-743422">Typhoon Gaemi forces Taiwan to cut war games, make landfall on northeast coast</a></strong></p>

<p>According to a report in Bloomberg, the company, which supplies major firms like Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp., has activated routine typhoon alert preparations at all fabs, including placing emergency response teams on standby.</p>

<p>In recent days, Gaemi has swept through the Philippines.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Taiwan curtails war games due to Typhoon Gaemi, war games aims to repel China military offensive</strong></p>

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<p>This system follows tropical storm Prapiroon, which&nbsp;impacted China and Vietnam.</p>

<p>Taiwan’s market suspension comes amid recent volatile trading, with the benchmark Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index nearing a technical correction after investors took profits from the Artificial Intelligence frenzy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Taiwan on Tuesday (Jul 23) scaled back its annual Han Kuang war games as Typhoon Gaemi, also known as Typhoon Carina in the Philippines, made its way towards the self-ruled island.

Taiwan on Tuesday (Jul 23) scaled back its annual Han Kuang war games as Typhoon Gaemi, also known as Typhoon Carina in the Philippines, made its way towards the self-ruled island. The typhoon is expected to bring strong winds and torrential rain. According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, Gaemi, the first typhoon of the season to affect the island, is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast between Wednesday (Jul 24) night and the early hours of Thursday. Currently categorised as a medium-strength typhoon, it is likely to move across the Taiwan Strait and hit the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian early on Friday (Jul 26). Taiwan's defence ministry announced that the Han Kuang military drills scheduled for this week have been scaled back. This included the cancellation of fighter jet exercises on the east coast. In Taipei, offices, schools, and trading on the island’s $2.4 trillion stock market will remain closed on Wednesday (Jul 24). Securities, currency, and fixed-income trading will also be paused. Authorities had issued a warning on Tuesday (Jul 23) that the storm could significantly impact people on land. After this warning, ship crossings and domestic flights were cancelled. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said that it expects its local chipmaking facilities to maintain normal production. Also read | Typhoon Gaemi forces Taiwan to cut war games, make landfall on northeast coast According to a report in Bloomberg, the company, which supplies major firms like Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp., has activated routine typhoon alert preparations at all fabs, including placing emergency response teams on standby. In recent days, Gaemi has swept through the Philippines. Also watch | Taiwan curtails war games due to Typhoon Gaemi, war games aims to repel China military offensive × This system follows tropical storm Prapiroon, which impacted China and Vietnam. Taiwan’s market suspension comes amid recent volatile trading, with the benchmark Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index nearing a technical correction after investors took profits from the Artificial Intelligence frenzy. (With inputs from agencies)

Typhoon Gaemi forces Taiwan to close schools, stock market after curtailed wargames

<p>Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, who served as India's finance minister in former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's cabinet has accused Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of copying ideas from the Congress party's manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shortly after Sitharaman delivered her Budget 2024 speech, Chidambaram took to social media to criticise the government's announcements for the fiscal year 2024-25.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/union-budget-2024-key-announcements-and-implications-743392">Union budget 2024: Key announcements and implications</a></strong></p>

<p>"I am glad to know that the Hon'ble FM has read the Congress Manifesto LS 2024 after the election results," the former finance minister&nbsp;wrote in a post on&nbsp;X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am happy she has virtually adopted the Employment-linked incentive (ELI) outlined on page 30 of the Congress Manifesto. I am also happy that she has introduced the Apprenticeship scheme along with an allowance to every apprentice spelt out on page 11 of the Congress Manifesto."</p>

<p>Chidambaram noted that the abolition of the Angel Tax, a move mentioned in the Congress manifesto and advocated for&nbsp;by the party for years, was included in the Budget.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India Budget 2024: Indian Rupee declines to record low after government raises tax on capital gains</strong></p>

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<p>On Tuesday (July 23), Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2024-25, her seventh consecutive Budget presentation, following which she surpassed the record set by&nbsp;former PM, Morarji Desai. This Budget is the first during the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.</p>

<p>The Budget outlined nine priorities aimed at generating ample opportunities, including productivity and resilience in agriculture, employment and skilling, inclusive human resource development and social justice, manufacturing and service, urban development, energy security, infrastructure, innovation, research and development, and next-generation reforms.</p>

<p>Significant announcements were made for the states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, the states ruled by PM Modi's allies. The announcements for these states focused on infrastructure development and special financial support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Budget also included the abolition of the angel tax for all classes of investors in startups.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, who served as India's finance minister in former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's cabinet has accused Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of copying ideas from the Congress party's manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, who served as India's finance minister in former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's cabinet has accused Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of copying ideas from the Congress party's manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Shortly after Sitharaman delivered her Budget 2024 speech, Chidambaram took to social media to criticise the government's announcements for the fiscal year 2024-25. Also read | Union budget 2024: Key announcements and implications "I am glad to know that the Hon'ble FM has read the Congress Manifesto LS 2024 after the election results," the former finance minister wrote in a post on X. "I am happy she has virtually adopted the Employment-linked incentive (ELI) outlined on page 30 of the Congress Manifesto. I am also happy that she has introduced the Apprenticeship scheme along with an allowance to every apprentice spelt out on page 11 of the Congress Manifesto." Chidambaram noted that the abolition of the Angel Tax, a move mentioned in the Congress manifesto and advocated for by the party for years, was included in the Budget. Also watch | India Budget 2024: Indian Rupee declines to record low after government raises tax on capital gains × On Tuesday (July 23), Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2024-25, her seventh consecutive Budget presentation, following which she surpassed the record set by former PM, Morarji Desai. This Budget is the first during the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The Budget outlined nine priorities aimed at generating ample opportunities, including productivity and resilience in agriculture, employment and skilling, inclusive human resource development and social justice, manufacturing and service, urban development, energy security, infrastructure, innovation, research and development, and next-generation reforms. Significant announcements were made for the states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, the states ruled by PM Modi's allies. The announcements for these states focused on infrastructure development and special financial support. The Budget also included the abolition of the angel tax for all classes of investors in startups. (With inputs from agencies)

Union Budget: Chidambaram accuses Sitharaman of copying ideas from Congress manifesto

<p>India's Supreme Court on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;23)&nbsp;said that it found no systemic breach in the sanctity of the 2024 NEET-UG medical entrance exam conducted two months ago. The top court said that&nbsp;there is no material to show that the results of the exam are "vitiated entirely and that there was a systemic breach in its sanctity".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court also ruled out a re-test&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;2024 NEET-UG exam.</p>

<p>“The Court realises that directing a fresh NEET-UG for the present year would be replete with serious consequences which will be for over 24 lakh students who appeared in NEET… and cause disruption of admission schedule, cascading effects on the course of medical education," Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-controversy-bihar-aspirant-admits-he-received-question-paper-a-day-before-exam-733444">NEET controversy: Bihar aspirant admits he received question paper a day before exam</a></strong></p>

<p>"Data on record is not indicative of a systemic leak of the question paper which would indicate a disruption of the sanctity of the exam," the top court said.</p>

<p>Before the Supreme Court order, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed that the paper leak in the NEET-UG case had indeed occurred in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh. This is the first time that the central agency&nbsp;officially made the claim&nbsp;since it took over the investigation into the case in June.</p>

<h2><strong>NEET controversy: Over 400,000 students to lose 4 marks over contentious question</strong></h2>

<p>Over 400,000 students will now lose four marks&nbsp;after the apex court's&nbsp;ruling on Tuesday&nbsp;that only one correct answer from a set of four answers will be valid. This comes after a&nbsp;student pointed out that "Question No. 29" of the Physics section had two correct answers when it should have only one correct answer.</p>

<p>The students who will lose four marks also include 44 who had scored a perfect 720/720.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court order came after a team of three experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in New Delhi gave a report and put a question related to atoms and their characteristics to rest.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Supreme Court on Tuesday (Jul 23) said that it found no systemic breach in the sanctity of the 2024 NEET-UG medical entrance exam conducted two months ago.

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday (Jul 23) said that it found no systemic breach in the sanctity of the 2024 NEET-UG medical entrance exam conducted two months ago. The top court said that there is no material to show that the results of the exam are "vitiated entirely and that there was a systemic breach in its sanctity". The court also ruled out a re-test for the 2024 NEET-UG exam. “The Court realises that directing a fresh NEET-UG for the present year would be replete with serious consequences which will be for over 24 lakh students who appeared in NEET… and cause disruption of admission schedule, cascading effects on the course of medical education," Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said. Also read | NEET controversy: Bihar aspirant admits he received question paper a day before exam "Data on record is not indicative of a systemic leak of the question paper which would indicate a disruption of the sanctity of the exam," the top court said. Before the Supreme Court order, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed that the paper leak in the NEET-UG case had indeed occurred in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh. This is the first time that the central agency officially made the claim since it took over the investigation into the case in June. NEET controversy: Over 400,000 students to lose 4 marks over contentious question Over 400,000 students will now lose four marks after the apex court's ruling on Tuesday that only one correct answer from a set of four answers will be valid. This comes after a student pointed out that "Question No. 29" of the Physics section had two correct answers when it should have only one correct answer. The students who will lose four marks also include 44 who had scored a perfect 720/720. The Supreme Court order came after a team of three experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in New Delhi gave a report and put a question related to atoms and their characteristics to rest. (With inputs from agencies)

India's Supreme Court rules out re-exam for NEET-UG 2024 after no systemic breach found

<p>Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget for the financial&nbsp;year 2024-25&nbsp;directed the wave of reforms in the agriculture sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the major announcements was the release of 109 new high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties of 32 field and cultivation crops for farmers within this financial year.</p>

<p>A substantial allocation of ₹1.52 lakh crore has been earmarked for agriculture and allied sectors with a stated goal to boost productivity in agriculture;&nbsp;one of the nine priorities set for the coming year.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/union-budget-2024-key-announcements-and-implications-743392">Union budget 2024: Key announcements and implications</a></strong></p>

<p>Sitharaman also announced a comprehensive review of agricultural research aimed at developing climate-resilient seeds. This initiative will be overseen by domain experts to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has also announced the promotion of digital public infrastructure for agriculture. Over the next two years, ten million farmers will be introduced to natural farming methods, the Indian finance minister&nbsp;announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India Budget 2024: Pay 30% tax on income above INR 15 lakh per year</strong></p>

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<p>A total of ₹2.66 lakh crore has been allocated for rural development.</p>

<p>To enhance the supply chain for vegetables, the budget proposes the development of large-scale clusters near major consumption centres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, a three-year plan will be implemented to establish comprehensive digital public infrastructure for agriculture, including a digital crop survey for Kharif crops in 400 districts this year. This survey will integrate details of 60 million farmers and their lands into registries.</p>

<p>The Budget 2024 also attempted to recognise the potential of aquaculture.&nbsp;Sitharaman also allocated financial support for establishing a network of nucleus breeding centres for shrimp broodstocks.</p>

<p>A new national cooperation policy will also be introduced to ensure the systematic and all-round development of the cooperative sector, the Indian finance minister said&nbsp;in the Union Budget.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the shares of agriculture-related companies hogged the limelight in Mumbai's Dalal Street on July 23 after Sitharaman approved ₹1.52 lakh crore for agri and allied sectors.</p>


Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget for the financial year 2024-25 directed the wave of reforms in the agriculture sector. Among the major announcements was the release of 109 new high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties of 32 field and cultivation crops for farmers within this financial year.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget for the financial year 2024-25 directed the wave of reforms in the agriculture sector. Among the major announcements was the release of 109 new high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties of 32 field and cultivation crops for farmers within this financial year. A substantial allocation of ₹1.52 lakh crore has been earmarked for agriculture and allied sectors with a stated goal to boost productivity in agriculture; one of the nine priorities set for the coming year. Also read | Union budget 2024: Key announcements and implications Sitharaman also announced a comprehensive review of agricultural research aimed at developing climate-resilient seeds. This initiative will be overseen by domain experts to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has also announced the promotion of digital public infrastructure for agriculture. Over the next two years, ten million farmers will be introduced to natural farming methods, the Indian finance minister announced. Also watch | India Budget 2024: Pay 30% tax on income above INR 15 lakh per year × A total of ₹2.66 lakh crore has been allocated for rural development. To enhance the supply chain for vegetables, the budget proposes the development of large-scale clusters near major consumption centres. Additionally, a three-year plan will be implemented to establish comprehensive digital public infrastructure for agriculture, including a digital crop survey for Kharif crops in 400 districts this year. This survey will integrate details of 60 million farmers and their lands into registries. The Budget 2024 also attempted to recognise the potential of aquaculture. Sitharaman also allocated financial support for establishing a network of nucleus breeding centres for shrimp broodstocks. A new national cooperation policy will also be introduced to ensure the systematic and all-round development of the cooperative sector, the Indian finance minister said in the Union Budget. Meanwhile, the shares of agriculture-related companies hogged the limelight in Mumbai's Dalal Street on July 23 after Sitharaman approved ₹1.52 lakh crore for agri and allied sectors.

Indian stock market gives thumbs up to Sitharaman's bonanza for agriculture sector

<p>The deadly protests in Bangladesh are expected to recede as Supreme Court&nbsp;pared back contentious civil service hiring rules. Manila secured a crucial diplomatic win over Beijing over its right to&nbsp;resupply for its mission to a remote island in South China Sea. In Kathmandu, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli won a vote of confidence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read in The Capitals for more</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Dhaka, Bangladesh</strong></h2>

<p>On July 14, 2024, more than a month after a controversial June 5 verdict by Bangladesh High Court led to massive protests in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed a press conference. The court had declared Hasina government's 2018 decision to cancel 30 per cent reservation for descendants of freedom fighters illegal. High Court's June 5 verdict was up for challenge in Supreme Court for August 7, 2024.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Protesters shield themselves with a metal sheet during a clash with Border Guard&nbsp; Bangladesh&nbsp;(BGB) and the police outside the state-owned&nbsp;Bangladesh&nbsp;Television as violence erupted across the country after anti-quota protests by students, in Dhaka,&nbsp; Bangladesh on July 19, 2024 | Photograph:(Reuters)</em></p>

<p>"Why is there so much resentment towards freedom fighters? If the grandchildren of freedom fighters don’t get quota benefits, should the grandchildren of <em>Razakars</em>?,"&nbsp;Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in a July 14 press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the protests erupted in the wake of reinstatement of 30 per cent quota for freedom fighters and their descendants in government jobs, they quickly escalated into&nbsp;a flashpoint over Razakars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Bangladeshi society, the worst indignity has been to be branded a Razakar; a member of the East Pakistani volunteer force that worked against Bangladesh's creation&nbsp;during the 1971 war of liberation.</p>

<p>But the protesters soon made&nbsp;Hasina's Razakar reference into a street protest phrase. Soon after, Bangladeshi streets were filled with the slogan, "Tui Ke? Ami Ke? Razakar, Razakar/Ke boleche, ke boleche, Sairachar, Sairachar (Who are you? Who am I? We are Razakars. Who is branding us? The dictator, the dictator)".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/how-pm-hasinas-razakar-barb-became-catchword-of-bangladesh-protests-heres-what-it-means-742602">How PM Hasina's 'razakar' barb became catchword of Bangladesh protests; here's what it means</a></strong></p>

<p>At the time of filing The Capitals, 155 people are reported killed in the nationwide unrest. An overwhelming number of them were killed this week, after PM Hasina's <em>'razakar' </em>barb.</p>

<p>"The protests reflect deep political and economic tensions in Bangladesh. For several years, Bangladesh's economy has been struggling and youth unemployment is a serious problem,"&nbsp;Crisis Group’s Asia Director, Pierre Prakash told WION.<br />
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<p>Bangladesh's civil strife forced Supreme Court to prepone the August 7 hearing over high court decision. On Sunday (July 21), the&nbsp;top court pared back contentious civil service hiring rules.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/cast-from-the-past-when-kissinger-failed-to-make-china-attack-india-during-1971-bangladesh-liberation-war-664777">Cast From The Past: When Kissinger failed to make China attack India during 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War</a></strong></p>

<p>Soldiers are patrolling cities across&nbsp;Bangladesh but&nbsp;a nationwide internet blackout since Thursday has drastically restricted the flow of information to the outside world.</p>

<h2><strong>Washington D.C., United States</strong></h2>

<p>Dozens of Democrat leaders have called upon an ageing Joe Biden&nbsp;— who White House claimed tested positive for Covid earlier this week&nbsp;— to step aside from the November presidential race as a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-trump-assassination-attempt-has-turbocharged-his-presidential-re-run-740763">turbocharged</a>&nbsp;Donald Trump continues to edge past the Democrat veteran.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-trump-assassination-attempt-has-turbocharged-his-presidential-re-run-740763">How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run</a></strong></p>

<p>Reports in the US media say that&nbsp;Biden advisers are discussing the details, timing and setting of a possible withdrawal announcement. Vice President Kamala Harris is topping the list of presidential nominee hopefuls among the Democrats.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/julias-caesar-ing-of-joe-biden-picks-pace-as-over-30-democrats-urge-withdrawal-from-white-house-race-742518">'Julius Caesar-ing' of Joe Biden picks pace as over 30 Democrats urge withdrawal from White House race</a></strong></p>

<p>With Biden's influence on decline, the corridors of power in Washington's District of Columbia appear poised for an announcement of consequence ahead of November elections.</p>

<h2><strong>Manila, Philippines</strong></h2>

<p>More than a month after the China Coast Guard attacked Filipino soldiers during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in mid-June 2024, Manila announced on Sunday (July 21) that it had "reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement" with China on these missions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Philippines and the People’s Republic of China have reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement for the resupply of daily necessities and rotation missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal," said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch: China Anchors 'Monster' Ship Inside Philippines’ Exclusive Zone | Beijing-Manila Dispute | Gravitas</strong></p>

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<p>Manila did not release details of the said arrangement, but said "both sides continue to recognise the need to de-escalate the situation in the South China Sea and manage differences through dialogue and consultation and agree that the agreement will not prejudice each other’s positions in the South China Sea."</p>

<p>Notably, the draft deal did not include two Chinese demands.</p>

<p>Beijing wanted Manila not to bring construction materials, and to give "advance notice and the right to inspect the ships."</p>

<p>Manila rejected these&nbsp;demands and the final arrangement did not include these provisions.</p>

<h2><strong>Kathmandu, Nepal</strong></h2>

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<p>In Kathmandu, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli managed to keep his hold over power after he won&nbsp;the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives. The prime minister was backed by 188 members of the 275-member parliament whereas 74 lawmakers voted against him. The PM was required to get support from at least 138 lawmakers.</p>

<p>Oli will lead the new coalition government amid consistent crisis for the lack of political stability in the landlocked South Asian country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At&nbsp;72, he succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on July 12.</p>


The deadly protests in Bangladesh are expected to recede as Supreme Court pared back contentious civil service hiring rules. Manila secured a crucial diplomatic win over Beijing over its right to resupply for its mission to a remote island in South China Sea.

The deadly protests in Bangladesh are expected to recede as Supreme Court pared back contentious civil service hiring rules. Manila secured a crucial diplomatic win over Beijing over its right to resupply for its mission to a remote island in South China Sea. In Kathmandu, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli won a vote of confidence. Read in The Capitals for more Dhaka, Bangladesh On July 14, 2024, more than a month after a controversial June 5 verdict by Bangladesh High Court led to massive protests in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed a press conference. The court had declared Hasina government's 2018 decision to cancel 30 per cent reservation for descendants of freedom fighters illegal. High Court's June 5 verdict was up for challenge in Supreme Court for August 7, 2024. Protesters shield themselves with a metal sheet during a clash with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the police outside the state-owned Bangladesh Television as violence erupted across the country after anti-quota protests by students, in Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 19, 2024 | Photograph:(Reuters) "Why is there so much resentment towards freedom fighters? If the grandchildren of freedom fighters don’t get quota benefits, should the grandchildren of Razakars?," Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in a July 14 press conference. While the protests erupted in the wake of reinstatement of 30 per cent quota for freedom fighters and their descendants in government jobs, they quickly escalated into a flashpoint over Razakars. In the Bangladeshi society, the worst indignity has been to be branded a Razakar; a member of the East Pakistani volunteer force that worked against Bangladesh's creation during the 1971 war of liberation. But the protesters soon made Hasina's Razakar reference into a street protest phrase. Soon after, Bangladeshi streets were filled with the slogan, "Tui Ke? Ami Ke? Razakar, Razakar/Ke boleche, ke boleche, Sairachar, Sairachar (Who are you? Who am I? We are Razakars. Who is branding us? The dictator, the dictator)". Also read | How PM Hasina's 'razakar' barb became catchword of Bangladesh protests; here's what it means At the time of filing The Capitals, 155 people are reported killed in the nationwide unrest. An overwhelming number of them were killed this week, after PM Hasina's 'razakar' barb. "The protests reflect deep political and economic tensions in Bangladesh. For several years, Bangladesh's economy has been struggling and youth unemployment is a serious problem," Crisis Group’s Asia Director, Pierre Prakash told WION. Bangladesh's civil strife forced Supreme Court to prepone the August 7 hearing over high court decision. On Sunday (July 21), the top court pared back contentious civil service hiring rules. Also read | Cast From The Past: When Kissinger failed to make China attack India during 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War Soldiers are patrolling cities across Bangladesh but a nationwide internet blackout since Thursday has drastically restricted the flow of information to the outside world. Washington D.C., United States Dozens of Democrat leaders have called upon an ageing Joe Biden — who White House claimed tested positive for Covid earlier this week — to step aside from the November presidential race as a turbocharged Donald Trump continues to edge past the Democrat veteran. Also read | How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run Reports in the US media say that Biden advisers are discussing the details, timing and setting of a possible withdrawal announcement. Vice President Kamala Harris is topping the list of presidential nominee hopefuls among the Democrats. Also read | 'Julius Caesar-ing' of Joe Biden picks pace as over 30 Democrats urge withdrawal from White House race With Biden's influence on decline, the corridors of power in Washington's District of Columbia appear poised for an announcement of consequence ahead of November elections. Manila, Philippines More than a month after the China Coast Guard attacked Filipino soldiers during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in mid-June 2024, Manila announced on Sunday (July 21) that it had "reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement" with China on these missions. "The Philippines and the People’s Republic of China have reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement for the resupply of daily necessities and rotation missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal," said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in a statement. Also watch: China Anchors 'Monster' Ship Inside Philippines’ Exclusive Zone | Beijing-Manila Dispute | Gravitas × Manila did not release details of the said arrangement, but said "both sides continue to recognise the need to de-escalate the situation in the South China Sea and manage differences through dialogue and consultation and agree that the agreement will not prejudice each other’s positions in the South China Sea." Notably, the draft deal did not include two Chinese demands. Beijing wanted Manila not to bring construction materials, and to give "advance notice and the right to inspect the ships." Manila rejected these demands and the final arrangement did not include these provisions. Kathmandu, Nepal In Kathmandu, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli managed to keep his hold over power after he won the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives. The prime minister was backed by 188 members of the 275-member parliament whereas 74 lawmakers voted against him. The PM was required to get support from at least 138 lawmakers. Oli will lead the new coalition government amid consistent crisis for the lack of political stability in the landlocked South Asian country. At 72, he succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on July 12.

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