Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday that toll system cannot be ended and that people have to pay if they want good services as the government does not have enough funds.

"Toll system can never end though rates may vary from time to time. The toll is my brainchild. If you want good services, you have to pay for it. The government does not have money," he said in the Lok Sabha while replying to a debate on 'Demands for Grants' under the Road, Transport and Highways Ministry.

The Union Minister stressed that those who can pay toll tax should pay it and that those areas which have the capacity to pay, the money is utilised for building roads in rural and hilly areas.

Gadkari said that over 1.5 lakh people lose their lives every year in road accidents and underlined that the number was higher than the people killed in terror attacks.

The minister said that he will help the MPs in establishing training centres for driving in their respective constituencies."We lack 25 lakh drivers. New driving centres should be started especially in economically backward regions," he added.

Gadkari informed the House that the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill will ensure that licences are not duplicated and the culprits are tracked.

He said that India has become a manufacturing hub for the automobile sector and will become the first in the world in electric automobile manufacturing in the next five years.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday that toll system cannot be ended and that people have to pay if they want good services as the government does not have enough funds.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday that toll system cannot be ended and that people have to pay if they want good services as the government does not have enough funds. "Toll system can never end though rates may vary from time to time. The toll is my brainchild. If you want good services, you have to pay for it. The government does not have money," he said in the Lok Sabha while replying to a debate on 'Demands for Grants' under the Road, Transport and Highways Ministry. The Union Minister stressed that those who can pay toll tax should pay it and that those areas which have the capacity to pay, the money is utilised for building roads in rural and hilly areas. Gadkari said that over 1.5 lakh people lose their lives every year in road accidents and underlined that the number was higher than the people killed in terror attacks. The minister said that he will help the MPs in establishing training centres for driving in their respective constituencies."We lack 25 lakh drivers. New driving centres should be started especially in economically backward regions," he added. Gadkari informed the House that the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill will ensure that licences are not duplicated and the culprits are tracked. He said that India has become a manufacturing hub for the automobile sector and will become the first in the world in electric automobile manufacturing in the next five years.

If you want good services, you will have to pay toll: Nitin Gadkari

BJP national president and Union Home Minister&nbsp;Amit Shah on Tuesday appointed Swatantra Dev Singh as chief of party's Uttar Pradesh unit.

Singh, who is currently serving as Minister of State with Independent Charge for Transport and Protocol in Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government, was appointed at the post with immediate effect, said a BJP release undersigned by national general secretary Arun Singh.

The BJP leader would take over charge from outgoing state chief and Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey.

"Congratulations and best wishes to Shri Swatantra Dev Singh for his appointment as the President of Uttar Pradesh BJP," Adityanath tweeted. BJP had won 62 parliamentary seats out of 80 in the recently concluded general elections.&nbsp;

Earlier in the day, Shah also appointed <a href="http://cms.wionews.com/india-news/raosaheb-patil-resigns-as-maharashtra-bjp-chief-chandrakant-patil-named-successor-236426">Chandrakant Patil</a> as the president of BJP's Maharashtra unit.

BJP national president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appointed Swatantra Dev Singh as chief of party's Uttar Pradesh unit. Singh, who is currently serving as Minister of State with Independent Charge for Transport and Protocol in Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government, was appointed at the post with immediate effect, said a BJP release undersigned by national general secretary Arun Singh.

BJP national president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appointed Swatantra Dev Singh as chief of party's Uttar Pradesh unit. Singh, who is currently serving as Minister of State with Independent Charge for Transport and Protocol in Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government, was appointed at the post with immediate effect, said a BJP release undersigned by national general secretary Arun Singh. The BJP leader would take over charge from outgoing state chief and Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey. "Congratulations and best wishes to Shri Swatantra Dev Singh for his appointment as the President of Uttar Pradesh BJP," Adityanath tweeted. BJP had won 62 parliamentary seats out of 80 in the recently concluded general elections. Earlier in the day, Shah also appointed Chandrakant Patil as the president of BJP's Maharashtra unit.

Swatantra Dev Singh replaces Mahendra Nath Pandey as BJP Uttar Pradesh chief

Raosaheb Patil Danve on Tuesday stepped down as the Maharashtra <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/opinions/bjp-is-the-only-glue-which-binds-disorganised-opposition-235365&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiO8qT9prnjAhULRY8KHWm4BT0QFjAHegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3vDxGORJQe1tXT8T3LZ9H5">BJP chief</a>, shortly after which Chandrakant Patil was named his successor.

Meanwhile, Mangal Prabhat Lodha was appointed as the President of Mumbai BJP.

"BJP's national president Amit Shah has appointed Chandrakant Dada Patil as president of Maharashtra BJP. The national president has also appointed Mangal Prabhat Lodha as president of Mumbai BJP," read a letter issued by the BJP.

Patil was serving as a Cabinet Minister in Maharashtra. He was looking after the portfolio of Revenue and Public Works.

Lodha, on the other hand, was serving as the vice president of the state's BJP unit.

Raosaheb Patil Danve on Tuesday stepped down as the Maharashtra BJP chief, shortly after which Chandrakant Patil was named his successor. Meanwhile, Mangal Prabhat Lodha was appointed as the President of Mumbai BJP.

Raosaheb Patil Danve on Tuesday stepped down as the Maharashtra BJP chief, shortly after which Chandrakant Patil was named his successor. Meanwhile, Mangal Prabhat Lodha was appointed as the President of Mumbai BJP. "BJP's national president Amit Shah has appointed Chandrakant Dada Patil as president of Maharashtra BJP. The national president has also appointed Mangal Prabhat Lodha as president of Mumbai BJP," read a letter issued by the BJP. Patil was serving as a Cabinet Minister in Maharashtra. He was looking after the portfolio of Revenue and Public Works. Lodha, on the other hand, was serving as the vice president of the state's BJP unit.

Raosaheb Patil resigns as Maharashtra BJP chief, Chandrakant Patil named successor

Air India on Tuesday indicated that it will take two to three days for scheduling flights over Pakistan which has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-opens-its-air-space-five-months-after-closing-it-in-aftermath-of-balakot-airstrikes-236275">lifted all curbs on flying over its air space</a>.

"We are looking into the matter.&nbsp;It will take two to three days for scheduling to use Pakistani airspace," an Air India official said.

For the first time since February's Balakot strike, Pakistan fully operationalised its airspace for civilian traffic, bringing a huge relief for the airlines which had to take long and costly detours to avoid the Pakistani air space.

"With immediate effect, Pakistan airspace is open for all type of civilian traffic on published ATS routes," read a notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.

In a tweet, the Ministry of Civil Aviation in New Delhi termed the move a "great news" and a "big relief to air passengers".

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Pakistan had earlier claimed that it would not open its airspace for commercial flights until India removed its fighter jets from forwarding Indian airbases.

Pakistan had fully shut its airspace on the eastern border with India after the Indian Air Force had carried out airstrikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot on February 26.

The strikes on the terror camp were in response to the JeM-perpetrated terror attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14 in which 40 CRPF personnel had lost their lives.

In mid-April, Pakistan opened one of its 11 air routes for west-bound flights from India -- airlines like Air India and Turkish Airlines have started using it.

In March, the neighbouring country partially opened its airspace but did not allow Indian flights to fly over its airspace. 
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Air India on Tuesday indicated that it will take two to three days for scheduling flights over Pakistan which has lifted all curbs on flying over its air space. "We are looking into the matter.

Air India on Tuesday indicated that it will take two to three days for scheduling flights over Pakistan which has lifted all curbs on flying over its air space. "We are looking into the matter. It will take two to three days for scheduling to use Pakistani airspace," an Air India official said. For the first time since February's Balakot strike, Pakistan fully operationalised its airspace for civilian traffic, bringing a huge relief for the airlines which had to take long and costly detours to avoid the Pakistani air space. "With immediate effect, Pakistan airspace is open for all type of civilian traffic on published ATS routes," read a notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. In a tweet, the Ministry of Civil Aviation in New Delhi termed the move a "great news" and a "big relief to air passengers". After cancellation of NOTAMS by Pakistan and India in the early hours today , there are no restrictions on airspaces of both countries, flights have started using the closed air routes, bringing a significant relief for airlines. @AAI_Official @airindiain @HardeepSPuri — Ministry of Civil Aviation (@MoCA_GoI) July 16, 2019 × Pakistan had earlier claimed that it would not open its airspace for commercial flights until India removed its fighter jets from forwarding Indian airbases. Pakistan had fully shut its airspace on the eastern border with India after the Indian Air Force had carried out airstrikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot on February 26. The strikes on the terror camp were in response to the JeM-perpetrated terror attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14 in which 40 CRPF personnel had lost their lives. In mid-April, Pakistan opened one of its 11 air routes for west-bound flights from India -- airlines like Air India and Turkish Airlines have started using it. In March, the neighbouring country partially opened its airspace but did not allow Indian flights to fly over its airspace.

Will take 2-3 days for scheduling flights over Pakistan airspace: Air India official

Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, led by strong gains in Yes Bank Ltd ahead of its quarterly results, while Tata Motors Ltd saw its best day in nearly two months.

The broader NSE Nifty closed up 0.64% at 11,662.6, while the benchmark <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/post-budget-sensex-down-over-630-points-pnb-stocks-falls-further-233908&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwifjN6upLnjAhViguYKHd50C0gQFjACegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0bCZs3sQ08IfmUpzUTVTVp">BSE Sensex</a> settled 0.6% higher at 39,131.04.

Private-sector lender Yes Bank, due to report quarterly results on Wednesday, surged 11.4% to its best closing level in two weeks. This was also its best daily performance since mid-Feb.

Automaker Tata Motors jumped 5.6% to its highest close since June 11.

Top IT firm Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, down 1.9%, was the biggest loser on the indexes.

Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, led by strong gains in Yes Bank Ltd ahead of its quarterly results, while Tata Motors Ltd saw its best day in nearly two months.

Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, led by strong gains in Yes Bank Ltd ahead of its quarterly results, while Tata Motors Ltd saw its best day in nearly two months. The broader NSE Nifty closed up 0.64% at 11,662.6, while the benchmark BSE Sensex settled 0.6% higher at 39,131.04. Private-sector lender Yes Bank, due to report quarterly results on Wednesday, surged 11.4% to its best closing level in two weeks. This was also its best daily performance since mid-Feb. Automaker Tata Motors jumped 5.6% to its highest close since June 11. Top IT firm Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, down 1.9%, was the biggest loser on the indexes.

Sensex and Nifty close higher as Tata Motors, Yes Bank surge

Tripura Police have arrested two Myanmar nationals for not having proper Indian documents.

KR Deb, officer-in-charge, Battala police outpost said, "They are unable to tell how they came here but they have IDs showing their Myanmar nationality."

Both the arrested persons will be produced before the court as they do not have documents to be in India, Deb added.&nbsp;

Tripura Police have arrested two Myanmar nationals for not having proper Indian documents. KR Deb, officer-in-charge, Battala police outpost said, "They are unable to tell how they came here but they have IDs showing their Myanmar nationality.

Tripura Police have arrested two Myanmar nationals for not having proper Indian documents. KR Deb, officer-in-charge, Battala police outpost said, "They are unable to tell how they came here but they have IDs showing their Myanmar nationality." Both the arrested persons will be produced before the court as they do not have documents to be in India, Deb added.

Tripura police arrest two Myanmar nationals without proper documents

<a href="Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chairs meeting to review flood situation">Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar</a> on Tuesday declared in the State Assembly that at least 25 people have died so far in floods triggered by heavy rains in the state.

"We have instructed to expedite the relief and rescue operation in the flood-affected areas across the state. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) troops have rescued around 1, 25,000 people from the flood-affected regions till now," Nitish Kumar said while delivering a speech in state Assembly today.

The chief minister also said that 12 districts have been affected due to floods in the state

"Around 12 districts have been affected due to floods in the state. The rescue forces have been instructed to provide every possible aid to the flood-affected people. Till now, 199 relief camps have been opened across the state and over 1 lakh people are residing in the camps," Kumar further said.

Nitish Kumar on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting over the floods in the state and directed officials to remain alert by keeping an eye on all factors responsible for it.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister told a delegation comprising officials to make adequate arrangements for setting up of camps and keep in touch with the people, an official statement said.

Rescue and relief work is underway by the Disaster Management teams in various districts.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday declared in the State Assembly that at least 25 people have died so far in floods triggered by heavy rains in the state.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday declared in the State Assembly that at least 25 people have died so far in floods triggered by heavy rains in the state. "We have instructed to expedite the relief and rescue operation in the flood-affected areas across the state. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) troops have rescued around 1, 25,000 people from the flood-affected regions till now," Nitish Kumar said while delivering a speech in state Assembly today. The chief minister also said that 12 districts have been affected due to floods in the state "Around 12 districts have been affected due to floods in the state. The rescue forces have been instructed to provide every possible aid to the flood-affected people. Till now, 199 relief camps have been opened across the state and over 1 lakh people are residing in the camps," Kumar further said. Nitish Kumar on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting over the floods in the state and directed officials to remain alert by keeping an eye on all factors responsible for it. During the meeting, the Chief Minister told a delegation comprising officials to make adequate arrangements for setting up of camps and keep in touch with the people, an official statement said. Rescue and relief work is underway by the Disaster Management teams in various districts.

Death toll reaches 25 in Bihar due to floods, over 1 lakh rescued

The Indian government is set to introduce rules in six months that could lead to the phase-out of monopolies controlled by natural gas distribution companies in 34 cities, including New Delhi and Mumbai, allowing many consumers to choose a new supplier, a senior regulatory official said.

In 2009, natural gas supply regulator - the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) - gave exclusive gas marketing rights, initially for five years, to companies who had established gas distribution networks in cities across the country.

It allowed them to use their pipelines exclusively for 25 years to help them recover billions of dollars they had invested.

However, now one of the three members of the PNGRB's board said the regulator is soon moving to open up the still relatively new business to the competition.

"These companies have more than recovered their costs as indicated by their profitability and market cap," said the board member, Satpal Garg, who is in control of its commercial and monitoring responsibilities.

"The rules will be ready in three months, and implementation would take another three months as the regulator will first seek feedback from companies and the public", he said.

The move could affect the business of GAIL (India) Ltd, formerly known as Gas Authority of India Ltd, the biggest gas distributor in the country.

GAIL has direct or indirect control of many of the single-city distributors, such as Mahanagar Gas Ltd in Mumbai, Indraprastha Gas Ltd in New Delhi. They could now face new competition.

Another major player, Gujarat Gas Ltd, could see potential rivals consider moving into the 11 cities in which it distributes gas, including Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Hazira, Surat and Rajkot in western Gujarat state.

Some cities awarded to Indian Oil and Adani Gas Ltd would also now be open to new distributors, under the new provisions.

The liberalisation could, though, also allow some better capitalised and more aggressive firms, including some associated with GAIL, and Adani Group, to challenge existing distributors in other cities.

No immediate comment was available from the five companies.

The Indian government is set to introduce rules in six months that could lead to the phase-out of monopolies controlled by natural gas distribution companies in 34 cities, including New Delhi and Mumbai, allowing many consumers to choose a new supplier, a senior regulatory official said.

The Indian government is set to introduce rules in six months that could lead to the phase-out of monopolies controlled by natural gas distribution companies in 34 cities, including New Delhi and Mumbai, allowing many consumers to choose a new supplier, a senior regulatory official said. In 2009, natural gas supply regulator - the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) - gave exclusive gas marketing rights, initially for five years, to companies who had established gas distribution networks in cities across the country. It allowed them to use their pipelines exclusively for 25 years to help them recover billions of dollars they had invested. However, now one of the three members of the PNGRB's board said the regulator is soon moving to open up the still relatively new business to the competition. "These companies have more than recovered their costs as indicated by their profitability and market cap," said the board member, Satpal Garg, who is in control of its commercial and monitoring responsibilities. "The rules will be ready in three months, and implementation would take another three months as the regulator will first seek feedback from companies and the public", he said. The move could affect the business of GAIL (India) Ltd, formerly known as Gas Authority of India Ltd, the biggest gas distributor in the country. GAIL has direct or indirect control of many of the single-city distributors, such as Mahanagar Gas Ltd in Mumbai, Indraprastha Gas Ltd in New Delhi. They could now face new competition. Another major player, Gujarat Gas Ltd, could see potential rivals consider moving into the 11 cities in which it distributes gas, including Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Hazira, Surat and Rajkot in western Gujarat state. Some cities awarded to Indian Oil and Adani Gas Ltd would also now be open to new distributors, under the new provisions. The liberalisation could, though, also allow some better capitalised and more aggressive firms, including some associated with GAIL, and Adani Group, to challenge existing distributors in other cities. No immediate comment was available from the five companies.

India to launch rules to end gas distributor's monopoly in 34 areas

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting over the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-two-dead-six-districts-affected-due-to-heavy-rains-235527">floods in the state</a> and directed officials to remain alert by keeping an eye on all factors responsible for it.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister told a delegation comprising officials to make adequate arrangements for setting up of camps and keep in touch with the people, an official statement said.

The Chief Minister was apprised about the rising water level in the rivers and the progress in the construction of roads damaged due to floods in the state.

The meeting was attended by state water resources minister Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar, development commissioner Subhash Sharma and other officials.

The Chief Minister also undertook an aerial survey in the five-affected districts in Bihar -- Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Motihari and Sheohar. He has directed officials to expedite the rescue and relief operations, the statement said.

Around six districts -- Sheohar, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Jaynagar in Madhubani, Araria, and Kishanganj -- have severely been affected due to the rising level of rivers following torrential rains.

Rescue and relief work is underway by the Disaster Management teams in various districts.

Around 16 community kitchens have been set up to provide meals to the people in the six districts.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting over the floods in the state and directed officials to remain alert by keeping an eye on all factors responsible for it.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting over the floods in the state and directed officials to remain alert by keeping an eye on all factors responsible for it. During the meeting, the Chief Minister told a delegation comprising officials to make adequate arrangements for setting up of camps and keep in touch with the people, an official statement said. The Chief Minister was apprised about the rising water level in the rivers and the progress in the construction of roads damaged due to floods in the state. The meeting was attended by state water resources minister Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar, development commissioner Subhash Sharma and other officials. The Chief Minister also undertook an aerial survey in the five-affected districts in Bihar -- Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Motihari and Sheohar. He has directed officials to expedite the rescue and relief operations, the statement said. Around six districts -- Sheohar, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Jaynagar in Madhubani, Araria, and Kishanganj -- have severely been affected due to the rising level of rivers following torrential rains. Rescue and relief work is underway by the Disaster Management teams in various districts. Around 16 community kitchens have been set up to provide meals to the people in the six districts.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chairs meeting to review flood situation

A Special Court in Delhi on Tuesday granted bail to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/court-summons-arvind-kejriwal-manish-sisodia-in-defamation-suit-filed-by-bjps-vijender-gupta-234089">Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal</a> and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with a defamation suit filed by Delhi BJP leader Vijender Gupta.

According to the court, the two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders will furnish a bond of Rs 10,000 each.

The next date of hearing in the defamation case has been scheduled for July 25.

Gupta had filed the suit against Kejriwal and Sisodia for allegedly "maligning" his image after they accused him of being part of an alleged "conspiracy" to kill the AAP chief by his own Personal Security Officer (PSO) in the manner in which Indira Gandhi was killed.

He had said that he was "deeply hurt by the defamatory and false allegations made by both the accused persons".

The BJP MLA claimed that the false allegations were made to impact the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab which were held in the last phase.

The defamation suit has been filed under Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for "willfully, deliberately, intentionally and maliciously" defaming the complainant, "on wholly and completely false, frivolous, unjustifiable and scandalous grounds and thereby, harming the goodwill and reputation of the complainant, within the political fraternity, media, friends, family, colleagues and in society at large."

Gupta has also alleged that in the recent past, in order to make political gains, Kejriwal allegedly scripted the slap-gate during a road-show in the capital city on May 5.&nbsp;

AAP had blamed the BJP for the incident.

He has also alleged that Kejriwal and Sisodia have made several tweets with baseless allegations against him.

"While Kejriwal`s tweet was retweeted 3,194 times and that of Sisodia`s was re-tweeted 1,301 times. Not only that.&nbsp;

Twitter being a public platform, it might have reached and read by so many other people in and outside Delhi," Gupta said.

A Special Court in Delhi on Tuesday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with a defamation suit filed by Delhi BJP leader Vijender Gupta.

A Special Court in Delhi on Tuesday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with a defamation suit filed by Delhi BJP leader Vijender Gupta. According to the court, the two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders will furnish a bond of Rs 10,000 each. The next date of hearing in the defamation case has been scheduled for July 25. Gupta had filed the suit against Kejriwal and Sisodia for allegedly "maligning" his image after they accused him of being part of an alleged "conspiracy" to kill the AAP chief by his own Personal Security Officer (PSO) in the manner in which Indira Gandhi was killed. He had said that he was "deeply hurt by the defamatory and false allegations made by both the accused persons". The BJP MLA claimed that the false allegations were made to impact the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab which were held in the last phase. The defamation suit has been filed under Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for "willfully, deliberately, intentionally and maliciously" defaming the complainant, "on wholly and completely false, frivolous, unjustifiable and scandalous grounds and thereby, harming the goodwill and reputation of the complainant, within the political fraternity, media, friends, family, colleagues and in society at large." Gupta has also alleged that in the recent past, in order to make political gains, Kejriwal allegedly scripted the slap-gate during a road-show in the capital city on May 5. AAP had blamed the BJP for the incident. He has also alleged that Kejriwal and Sisodia have made several tweets with baseless allegations against him. "While Kejriwal`s tweet was retweeted 3,194 times and that of Sisodia`s was re-tweeted 1,301 times. Not only that. Twitter being a public platform, it might have reached and read by so many other people in and outside Delhi," Gupta said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia get bail in defamation suit filed by BJP's Vijender Gupta

While addressing Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) parliamentary meeting with lawmakers, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-upset-with-bjp-mps-over-attendance-in-parliament-236321">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> said that number of days in the ongoing monsoon session of parliament can be extended, if needed.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi came down heavily on some ministers who were absent from Parliament duty.

During the meeting, he asked for a list of ministers who did not adhere to the roster and were absent from their Parliament duty today.

The prime minister also asked parliamentarians to work towards ensuring that government schemes reach people across the country.

The meeting was attended by all BJP MPs of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of External Affairs, S&nbsp;Jaishankar, and Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan were among the early leaders to arrive for the meeting.&nbsp;

Currently, the Monsoon Session of Parliament is underway. The session will conclude on July 26.

While addressing Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) parliamentary meeting with lawmakers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that number of days in the ongoing monsoon session of parliament can be extended, if needed.

While addressing Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) parliamentary meeting with lawmakers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that number of days in the ongoing monsoon session of parliament can be extended, if needed. Earlier in the day, PM Modi came down heavily on some ministers who were absent from Parliament duty. During the meeting, he asked for a list of ministers who did not adhere to the roster and were absent from their Parliament duty today. The prime minister also asked parliamentarians to work towards ensuring that government schemes reach people across the country. The meeting was attended by all BJP MPs of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, and Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan were among the early leaders to arrive for the meeting. Currently, the Monsoon Session of Parliament is underway. The session will conclude on July 26.

Can extend Parliament session if needed: PM Modi tells BJP lawmakers

The death toll in Nepal due to floods and landslides have gone up to 78, with 32 people still missing, Nepal Home Ministry confirmed on Tuesday.

Nepal Police and the Army have so far rescued 3366 people from all the flood-affected districts of the country.

Provinces 1, 2 and 3 are the worst hit, with Lalitpur, Bhojpur and Rautahat witnessing the highest death toll.

All provincial governments have further decided to provide relief for flood and landslide victims. They will also provide free medical treatment to the 38 people who have been injured so far, The Himalayan Times reported.&nbsp;

Torrential downpour since Thursday has affected nearly 31 districts across Nepal, injuring a total number of 40 people.

The death toll in Nepal due to floods and landslides have gone up to 78, with 32 people still missing, Nepal Home Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. Nepal Police and the Army have so far rescued 3366 people from all the flood-affected districts of the country.

The death toll in Nepal due to floods and landslides have gone up to 78, with 32 people still missing, Nepal Home Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. Nepal Police and the Army have so far rescued 3366 people from all the flood-affected districts of the country. Provinces 1, 2 and 3 are the worst hit, with Lalitpur, Bhojpur and Rautahat witnessing the highest death toll. All provincial governments have further decided to provide relief for flood and landslide victims. They will also provide free medical treatment to the 38 people who have been injured so far, The Himalayan Times reported. Torrential downpour since Thursday has affected nearly 31 districts across Nepal, injuring a total number of 40 people.

Nepal: Death toll reaches 78 in floods and landslides, 32 missing

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