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The National Highway 3 between Chandigarh and Manali was on Saturday morning blocked for traffic movement near Mandi due to a landslide triggered by incessant rains in the region.

The landslide occurred five kilometres off Mandi town with huge boulders falling on the road.

"NH 3 (Chandigarh-Manali) Highway is blocked near Mandi town due to landslide after heavy rain in the region. Restoration is underway and the road is expected to be clear in two hours," a release by the traffic department said.

Several tourists are stranded on either side of the road.

Further details are awaited.

The National Highway 3 between Chandigarh and Manali was on Saturday morning blocked for traffic movement near Mandi due to a landslide triggered by incessant rains in the region.

The National Highway 3 between Chandigarh and Manali was on Saturday morning blocked for traffic movement near Mandi due to a landslide triggered by incessant rains in the region. The landslide occurred five kilometres off Mandi town with huge boulders falling on the road. "NH 3 (Chandigarh-Manali) Highway is blocked near Mandi town due to landslide after heavy rain in the region. Restoration is underway and the road is expected to be clear in two hours," a release by the traffic department said. Several tourists are stranded on either side of the road. Further details are awaited.

Himachal Pradesh: National Highway 3 blocked near Mandi due to landslide

In 1999, Pakistani soldiers entered India disguised as intruders. The battlefield was the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir. Kargil is one of the world's highest battlegrounds. IAF also provide air support to the ground forces. Indian Navy blocked the routes to Karachi. When India ended the conflict started by Pakistan.

Kargil: A Story of Victory & Sacrifice

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rubbishes-donald-trumps-claim-that-pm-modi-asked-him-to-mediate-in-resolving-kashmir-issue-237794">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> planted saplings in Parliament as part of a tree plantation campaign by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla here on Friday.

Speaking to ANI, Birla said, "The Prime Minister has spread out a message of 'Green India' and I believe that we will make every village and city in the country green. If we want to keep the environment healthy, we have to make this country green. Earlier we had 'Swachchta Abhiyan' and now we will start 'Green India' to purify the environment."

The speaker also expressed his desire of making the country an example of healthy living and rich-green environment.

"Whenever people think of a green environment, India should be the country which comes in their minds," he said.

Among others present were Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted saplings in Parliament as part of a tree plantation campaign by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla here on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Birla said, "The Prime Minister has spread out a message of 'Green India' and I believe that we will make every village and city in the country green.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted saplings in Parliament as part of a tree plantation campaign by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla here on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Birla said, "The Prime Minister has spread out a message of 'Green India' and I believe that we will make every village and city in the country green. If we want to keep the environment healthy, we have to make this country green. Earlier we had 'Swachchta Abhiyan' and now we will start 'Green India' to purify the environment." The speaker also expressed his desire of making the country an example of healthy living and rich-green environment. "Whenever people think of a green environment, India should be the country which comes in their minds," he said. Among others present were Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar.

PM Modi plants saplings in Parliament as part of plantation drive

In a warning to Pakistan on the 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat asked the neighbouring country not to repeat any such misadventure, saying they will face even worse consequences. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat paid tribute at the war memorial in Dras, where in his message to Pakistan, he said, "Don't do it. Misadventures are normally not repeated. You'll get a bloodier nose next time." This came a day after the Army Chief ruled out Kargil-like misadventure by Pakistan saying the Indian Armed Forces were much more powerful than they were in 1999. "It was a big misadventure undertaken by the Pakistan army in 1999. They did not appreciate the will and the intent of the Indian political establishment and the Indian armed forces that we will never allow them to succeed, General Rawat said as he addressed the media a day ahead of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Army Chief warns Pakistan on 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday met Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala and staked claim to form the government.

Karnataka BJP President BS Yeddyurappa will now take oath as the chief minister, for the fourth time, at 6pm today. He will have to prove the majority of his government in state Assembly by July 31.

The development comes after a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/senior-bjp-leaders-from-karnataka-to-meet-amit-shah-j-p-nadda-in-delhi-238302">Karnataka BJP delegation</a> met Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP Working President JP Nadda on Thursday to discuss the plan of action.

Shah thereafter&nbsp;asked Yeddyurappa to meet the Karnataka Governor and take oath as the chief minister at the earliest. 
 
In another significant development, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-assembly-speaker-kr-ramesh-kumar-disqualifies-three-congress-mlas-238532">Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar</a> on Thursday&nbsp;disqualified three rebel Congress MLAs - R Shankar, Ramesh Jharkiholi and Mahesh Kumathalli - for defying the party's whip. 
 
Announcing the decisions on the disqualification, he said the decision on 14 other rebel legislators would be taken in a couple of days after going through their resignations and the complaints for disqualification against them in detail.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cm-kumaraswamys-congress-jds-government-loses-floor-test-in-karnataka-assembly-237989">Congress-JD(S) coalition government fell</a> on Tuesday as the outgoing chief minister HD Kumaraswamy lost the trust vote in the Assembly. Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday met Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala and staked claim to form the government. Karnataka BJP President BS Yeddyurappa will now take oath as the chief minister, for the fourth time, at 6pm today.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday met Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala and staked claim to form the government. Karnataka BJP President BS Yeddyurappa will now take oath as the chief minister, for the fourth time, at 6pm today. He will have to prove the majority of his government in state Assembly by July 31. The development comes after a Karnataka BJP delegation met Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP Working President JP Nadda on Thursday to discuss the plan of action. Shah thereafter asked Yeddyurappa to meet the Karnataka Governor and take oath as the chief minister at the earliest. In another significant development, Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar on Thursday disqualified three rebel Congress MLAs - R Shankar, Ramesh Jharkiholi and Mahesh Kumathalli - for defying the party's whip. Announcing the decisions on the disqualification, he said the decision on 14 other rebel legislators would be taken in a couple of days after going through their resignations and the complaints for disqualification against them in detail. The Congress-JD(S) coalition government fell on Tuesday as the outgoing chief minister HD Kumaraswamy lost the trust vote in the Assembly. Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers. (With inputs from agencies)

BS Yeddyurappa to take oath as Karnataka chief minister at 6pm today; asked to prove majority by July 31

Nineteen years ago on this day, the Kargil War or the Kargil conflict that took place between May 3 and July 26, 1999, in the Kargil district of Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC), officially came to an end. The Indian soldiers successfully reclaimed all the peaks that had been seized by our nuclear-armed neighbor Pakistan. India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, July 26. PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil war martyrs by plantation at Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Lok Sabha Secretariat: PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil war martyrs by plantation

Cooperative Minister Udayalal Awjana on Friday said that the Rajasthan government has waived short term loans of Rs 7,179 crores of state farmers.

"Rajasthan government has waived short term loans of Rs 7,179 crores of farmers. Out of 19,99,000 applicants, 200 applications of loan waiver received till February 17, 2019. Around 19,70,135 basis based certificates and 19,40,596 loan exemption certificates have been issued," Awjana said here in the Legislative Assembly.

He maintained that injustice will not be made to the state farmers due to loan waiver.&nbsp;

"The adjustment of the loan amount in the accounts of the farmers, whose debts have been waived, has been postponed and loan certificates have been issued to them," Awjana said.

He said that negotiations with scheduled banks regarding the loan waiver of 2 lakh farmers are continuing and the loan will also be waived once the consent is reached.

Cooperative Minister Udayalal Awjana on Friday said that the Rajasthan government has waived short term loans of Rs 7,179 crores of state farmers. "Rajasthan government has waived short term loans of Rs 7,179 crores of farmers.

Cooperative Minister Udayalal Awjana on Friday said that the Rajasthan government has waived short term loans of Rs 7,179 crores of state farmers. "Rajasthan government has waived short term loans of Rs 7,179 crores of farmers. Out of 19,99,000 applicants, 200 applications of loan waiver received till February 17, 2019. Around 19,70,135 basis based certificates and 19,40,596 loan exemption certificates have been issued," Awjana said here in the Legislative Assembly. He maintained that injustice will not be made to the state farmers due to loan waiver. "The adjustment of the loan amount in the accounts of the farmers, whose debts have been waived, has been postponed and loan certificates have been issued to them," Awjana said. He said that negotiations with scheduled banks regarding the loan waiver of 2 lakh farmers are continuing and the loan will also be waived once the consent is reached.

Rajasthan government waives short-term agricultural farm loans over Rs 7,000 crore

Nineteen years ago on this day, the Kargil War or the Kargil conflict that took place between May 3 and July 26, 1999, in the Kargil district of Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC), officially came to an end. The Indian soldiers successfully reclaimed all the peaks that had been seized by our nuclear-armed neighbor Pakistan. India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, July 26.

20th Kargil Vijay Diwas: India pays tribute to martyrs, PM Modi shares photos of 1999 visit

On 26 July 2019, India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in Operation Vijay against the infiltrating Pakistani troops. The anniversary is observed each year across the nation to show respect and gratitude to the brave servicemen of the armed forces who laid down their lives to re-capture all positions that had been seized by the Pakistan Army. Know How & Why is India celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas 20th Anniversary #KargilVijayDiwas #KargilWar

20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas | Know what happened 20 years ago

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Bill to amend the Companies Act 2013 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that the government has de-registered nearly four lakh inactive companies.

The Companies (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed by a voice vote after a reply by Sitharaman. The Bill seeks to replace an ordinance promulgated earlier this year.

"Nearly four lakh inactive companies have been de-registered by us," she said, adding they were totally inactive for several years, probably for more than five years.

Referring to members talking about shell companies, she said if a company does not have a proper registered office or if the business is not declared, then it become a shell company.

She said the non-maintenance of a registered office shall be made one of the stated grounds for striking off any company.

"So, physical registration of a registered company`s address has now become absolutely necessary so that you do not run the risk of being defined as a shell company," she said.

Referring to the Act enacted by the UPA government in 2013, Sitharaman said that she was not sure how it got passed as it has required repeated amendments.

Referring to queries about Corporate Social Responsibility, Sitharman said there is nothing under the rule, which stops the use of CSR fund for local requirements.

She said the companies that start spending money on CSR projects will be given one year plus three years.

"So, within three years, after the year in which the decision is taken, they have to give us a picture of where the money has been spent, i.e., 2 per cent of their total profit. In case it does not happen, they will have to move their money into an escrow account," she said, adding that it can go to the PM Relief Fund.

She said the Act has been amended twice earlier and the amendments being brought now were driven by demands of the stakeholders and also for the ease of doing business.

"The amendments are being brought for bringing a better governance framework and also to look at the welfare of small and medium enterprises. It will reduce the burden on them. (Some) compounding offences are being reduced to non-compounding offences so that those who have done small omissions or commissions of compliance will be treated with kid gloves," she said.

The minister said the government is looking at a Companies Act, which will be "far more friendlier for companies to comply" rather than them having to worry about its implementation.

The minister said that ordinance will lapse by the end of this month and there was a need to get the bill passed.

Responding to a query about including private companies under Section 164 of the Act, she said non-filing of financial statement or annual returns should result into some kind of disqualification for becoming directors in any company including private companies for relevant five years.

"This was done so that we bring in good corporate practices," she said.

Answering a query, she said the companies, which did not file annual returns and financial statements for two years or more, or did not apply for dormant status but existed without main activities, were the ones to get struck off by the Registrar after following due process.

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Bill to amend the Companies Act 2013 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that the government has de-registered nearly four lakh inactive companies.

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Bill to amend the Companies Act 2013 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that the government has de-registered nearly four lakh inactive companies. The Companies (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed by a voice vote after a reply by Sitharaman. The Bill seeks to replace an ordinance promulgated earlier this year. "Nearly four lakh inactive companies have been de-registered by us," she said, adding they were totally inactive for several years, probably for more than five years. Referring to members talking about shell companies, she said if a company does not have a proper registered office or if the business is not declared, then it become a shell company. She said the non-maintenance of a registered office shall be made one of the stated grounds for striking off any company. "So, physical registration of a registered company`s address has now become absolutely necessary so that you do not run the risk of being defined as a shell company," she said. Referring to the Act enacted by the UPA government in 2013, Sitharaman said that she was not sure how it got passed as it has required repeated amendments. Referring to queries about Corporate Social Responsibility, Sitharman said there is nothing under the rule, which stops the use of CSR fund for local requirements. She said the companies that start spending money on CSR projects will be given one year plus three years. "So, within three years, after the year in which the decision is taken, they have to give us a picture of where the money has been spent, i.e., 2 per cent of their total profit. In case it does not happen, they will have to move their money into an escrow account," she said, adding that it can go to the PM Relief Fund. She said the Act has been amended twice earlier and the amendments being brought now were driven by demands of the stakeholders and also for the ease of doing business. "The amendments are being brought for bringing a better governance framework and also to look at the welfare of small and medium enterprises. It will reduce the burden on them. (Some) compounding offences are being reduced to non-compounding offences so that those who have done small omissions or commissions of compliance will be treated with kid gloves," she said. The minister said the government is looking at a Companies Act, which will be "far more friendlier for companies to comply" rather than them having to worry about its implementation. The minister said that ordinance will lapse by the end of this month and there was a need to get the bill passed. Responding to a query about including private companies under Section 164 of the Act, she said non-filing of financial statement or annual returns should result into some kind of disqualification for becoming directors in any company including private companies for relevant five years. "This was done so that we bring in good corporate practices," she said. Answering a query, she said the companies, which did not file annual returns and financial statements for two years or more, or did not apply for dormant status but existed without main activities, were the ones to get struck off by the Registrar after following due process.

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Companies Act; Sitharaman says 4 lakh companies de-registered

Army commemorated 'Vijay Diwas' or Victory Day, the anniversary of Kargil War with Pakistan with a demonstration of the Bofors gun in Kashmir on Wednesday. Nearly 500 Indian soldiers died on the snow-capped peaks of Kargil in the campaign to oust hundreds of infiltrators from Pakistan in the summer of 1999.

Indian Army commemorates 20th anniversary of Kargil War

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Kargil conflict. Today is the wreath-laying ceremony at Dras War Memorial. President Kovind will be in Kargil today. Functions being organized all over India. All three Defence service chiefs to attend celebrations. Watch this video to know more. #KargilVijayDiwas #KargilWar

Today India marks 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas

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India remembered its fallen soldiers killed in 1999 war with Pakistan in northern Jammu and Kashmir's Kargil on its 20th anniversary on Friday (July 26).

India pays homage to those killed in Kargil war with Pakistan on 20th anniversary

MPs from the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday gave Zero Hour notices in the Rajya Sabha over several issues.

SP MP Jaya Bachchan has given notice over 'plight of the entertainment industry in India' while another SP MP Ravi Prakash Verma gave the notice over 'need for legislation to prevent mob violence.'

TMC MP Dola Sen has submitted Zero Hour notice in the Upper House over 'demand to review the decision to privatise Indian ordnance factories.'

The Zero Hour refers to the time immediately following the Question Hour in both the Houses of Parliament. During this hour, parliamentarians can raise matters of great importance without the mandatory ten days advance notice.

On Thursday, the current session of Parliament was extended by two weeks up to August seven to enable passage of pending government legislations.&nbsp;

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi placed a proposal regarding this before the House and Speaker Om Birla then announced that the session has been extended up to August 7.

Under the original schedule, the session was to adjourn on July 25.

MPs from the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday gave Zero Hour notices in the Rajya Sabha over several issues. SP MP Jaya Bachchan has given notice over 'plight of the entertainment industry in India' while another SP MP Ravi Prakash Verma gave the notice over 'need for legislation to prevent mob violence.

MPs from the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday gave Zero Hour notices in the Rajya Sabha over several issues. SP MP Jaya Bachchan has given notice over 'plight of the entertainment industry in India' while another SP MP Ravi Prakash Verma gave the notice over 'need for legislation to prevent mob violence.' TMC MP Dola Sen has submitted Zero Hour notice in the Upper House over 'demand to review the decision to privatise Indian ordnance factories.' The Zero Hour refers to the time immediately following the Question Hour in both the Houses of Parliament. During this hour, parliamentarians can raise matters of great importance without the mandatory ten days advance notice. On Thursday, the current session of Parliament was extended by two weeks up to August seven to enable passage of pending government legislations. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi placed a proposal regarding this before the House and Speaker Om Birla then announced that the session has been extended up to August 7. Under the original schedule, the session was to adjourn on July 25.

MPs from Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress give Zero Hour notices in Rajya Sabha

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday saluted the ''grit and valour of those who defended India on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shell-shocked-20-years-on-a-witness-recall-bloody-kargil-war-238138">20th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War</a>.

''On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a grateful nation acknowledges the gallantry of our Armed Forces on the heights of Kargil in 1999. We salute the grit and valour of those who defended India, and record our everlasting debt to those who never returned,'' President tweeted.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also remembers his time during the Kargil War in 1999.

''During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in J&amp;K as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable,'' PM Modi tweeted.

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The 20th-anniversary celebrations are being held at Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Jammu and Kashmir.

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Ex-Army Chief General VP Malik participated in Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil war victory at Kargil War Memorial.

Naik Deepchand from 1889 Missile regiment in Kargil War said, ''My battalion had fired 10,000 rounds during the war. I am proud of this fact. We had only one target in mind that is to defeat the enemy. I have come here to pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil War.''

The war memorial has around 500 tombstones with the name of soldiers inscribed in them.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;20 years of Kargil war

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The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as ''Kargil Vijay Diwas''.

Air Chief on Thursday said that Indian Air Force has changed a lot since Kargil War and the biggest change is in its ability for reconnaissance and surveillance.

''Air Force has changed a lot in the last 20 years and the biggest change that I think had taken place is in our ability for reconnaissance and surveillance. We could not pick up the intrusion before the Kargil operation," said Dhanoa.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday saluted the ''grit and valour of those who defended India on 20th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War. ''On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a grateful nation acknowledges the gallantry of our Armed Forces on the heights of Kargil in 1999.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday saluted the ''grit and valour of those who defended India on 20th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War. ''On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a grateful nation acknowledges the gallantry of our Armed Forces on the heights of Kargil in 1999. We salute the grit and valour of those who defended India, and record our everlasting debt to those who never returned,'' President tweeted. On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a grateful nation acknowledges the gallantry of our Armed Forces on the heights of Kargil in 1999. We salute the grit and valour of those who defended India, and record our everlasting debt to those who never returned. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 26, 2019 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi also remembers his time during the Kargil War in 1999. ''During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in J&K as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable,'' PM Modi tweeted. During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in J&K as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/E5QUgHlTDS — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2019 × The 20th-anniversary celebrations are being held at Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Jammu and Kashmir. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Ex-Army Chief General VP Malik participated in Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil war victory at Kargil War Memorial. Naik Deepchand from 1889 Missile regiment in Kargil War said, ''My battalion had fired 10,000 rounds during the war. I am proud of this fact. We had only one target in mind that is to defeat the enemy. I have come here to pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil War.'' The war memorial has around 500 tombstones with the name of soldiers inscribed in them. Watch: 20 years of Kargil war The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as ''Kargil Vijay Diwas''. Air Chief on Thursday said that Indian Air Force has changed a lot since Kargil War and the biggest change is in its ability for reconnaissance and surveillance. ''Air Force has changed a lot in the last 20 years and the biggest change that I think had taken place is in our ability for reconnaissance and surveillance. We could not pick up the intrusion before the Kargil operation," said Dhanoa.

President Ram Nath Kovind hails soldiers on 20th anniversary of India's victory in Kargil War

Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained early July.&nbsp;

However, 21 Indians are still in detention in Iran -- three from MT Riah and 18 from British oil tanker Stena Impero.

Indian embassy on Thursday got consular access to the 18 Indians who were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-crew-members-including-indian-nationals-on-seized-british-flagged-tanker-in-good-health-iran-embassy-237752">on board Stena Impero</a>.

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The 18 Indian crew members who were on-board the British vessel `Stena Impero` detained by Iran on July 19 are safe and doing fine, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Thursday.

Taking to Twitter, the minister said that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-faces-unintended-consequences-of-iran-uk-tiff-tries-for-early-release-of-nationals-aboard-seized-british-vessel-237342">Central government</a> is continuing efforts for the early release of the detained Indians.

"Received an update on `Stena Impero`. Our Embassy availed consular access today evening. All 18 Indian crew members on board are safe and doing fine. Will continue to push for their early release. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @VMBJP," Muraleedharan wrote.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had seized British Oil Tanker `the Stena Impero` following a collision with an Iranian fishing boat.&nbsp;

Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained early July. However, 21 Indians are still in detention in Iran -- three from MT Riah and 18 from British oil tanker Stena Impero.

Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained early July. However, 21 Indians are still in detention in Iran -- three from MT Riah and 18 from British oil tanker Stena Impero. Indian embassy on Thursday got consular access to the 18 Indians who were on board Stena Impero. × The 18 Indian crew members who were on-board the British vessel `Stena Impero` detained by Iran on July 19 are safe and doing fine, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Thursday. Taking to Twitter, the minister said that the Central government is continuing efforts for the early release of the detained Indians. "Received an update on `Stena Impero`. Our Embassy availed consular access today evening. All 18 Indian crew members on board are safe and doing fine. Will continue to push for their early release. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @VMBJP," Muraleedharan wrote. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had seized British Oil Tanker `the Stena Impero` following a collision with an Iranian fishing boat.

Iran releases 9 Indians on board MT Riah detained early July 

In yet another embarrassment to US President Donald Trump his adviser, Kellyanne Conway was caught off guard on questions over US President's claims on mediating in the Kashmir issue.

Conway was addressing reporters at the White House when she was questioned whether Trump had made up his statement that he was asked to mediate in the Kashmir issue by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a timid response, Conway who has been a long-time adviser of Trump said that she has not discussed that with the US president.

During a media briefing along with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Trump had said that he would love to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, saying that he would do so at PM Modi's behest.

"I was with Prime Minister Modi two weeks ago and we talked about this subject and he actually said 'Would you like to be a mediator or arbitrator', I said 'Where', He said 'Kashmir'. Because this has been going on for many, many years," Trump said at the White House, where he was hosting Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan.

"If I can help, I would love to be a mediator. If I can do anything to help, let me know," he added.

Trump's statement was rejected by India which reiterated that any resolution between India and Pakistan is based on accords and that no such request had been made by the Indian prime minister.

In yet another embarrassment to US President Donald Trump his adviser, Kellyanne Conway was caught off guard on questions over US President's claims on mediating in the Kashmir issue.

In yet another embarrassment to US President Donald Trump his adviser, Kellyanne Conway was caught off guard on questions over US President's claims on mediating in the Kashmir issue. Conway was addressing reporters at the White House when she was questioned whether Trump had made up his statement that he was asked to mediate in the Kashmir issue by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a timid response, Conway who has been a long-time adviser of Trump said that she has not discussed that with the US president. During a media briefing along with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Trump had said that he would love to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, saying that he would do so at PM Modi's behest. "I was with Prime Minister Modi two weeks ago and we talked about this subject and he actually said 'Would you like to be a mediator or arbitrator', I said 'Where', He said 'Kashmir'. Because this has been going on for many, many years," Trump said at the White House, where he was hosting Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan. "If I can help, I would love to be a mediator. If I can do anything to help, let me know," he added. Trump's statement was rejected by India which reiterated that any resolution between India and Pakistan is based on accords and that no such request had been made by the Indian prime minister.

Kellyanne Conway says she did not discuss Trump's statement on Kashmir with president 

UN special envoy for the Climate Summit, Luis de Alba was in India to address climate change and push for the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The envoy appreciated India's turn to electric vehicles and ensured that the country will join the ambitious climate action in September.&nbsp;

Global emissions are reaching record levels and show&nbsp;no sign of peaking.&nbsp;The last four years have been the hottest on record and India is no different.

While taking a short ride in an Indian e-rickshaw Ambassador De Alba valued the country's approach towards electronic-vehicles to beat air pollution.

“There is a lot to be done by India and other countries to lower greenhouse gas emission. India is still using non- renewable resources for energy production, but its turn towards electric vehicles is a good approach to cut down air pollution. E-rickshaws, electric cars and two-wheelers give some relief from North India’s toxic air,” says Ambassador Luis Alfonso de Alba, special envoy for Climate Summit, United Nations.

To combat the toxic air pollution across India, the government is making a big push for electric vehicles, signalling a turning point in its clean energy policy. The government initially wanted to move to hundred per cent electric cars, however, it has been diluted to thirty per cent by 2030.

While bad air is not new to India, Delhi has reached the crisis point.&nbsp;According to the World Health Organisation latest report, 9 out of the 10 most polluted cities across the world are from India.&nbsp;The cities included have an average annual particulate matter (pm) 2.5 concentration of 122.&nbsp;

The Indian&nbsp;cities on the WHO's&nbsp;top 10 list&nbsp;are Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna, Raipur, Ludhiana, Kanpur, Firozabad, Lucknow and the Indian capital Delhi.

India has taken good initiatives in the past and has adhered to Paris Agreement on climate change. The country's turn towards e-vehicles will help reduce carbon emission.&nbsp;

The UN special envoy believes that countries such as India need to find solutions and align themselves completely to climate change and air pollution policies by 2030.&nbsp;

The Indian government has now decided to focus on two-wheelers, where sales are much higher. The new proposal is to have only electric three-wheelers operating in the country by 2023, and only electric two-wheelers by 2025.

It is estimated that each year air pollution causes more than 7 million death, and this is one of the reasons that the United Nations has urgently called on every nation for the Climate Change Summit to take urgent action.&nbsp;

UN special envoy for the Climate Summit, Luis de Alba was in India to address climate change and push for the goals of the Paris Agreement. The envoy appreciated India's turn to electric vehicles and ensured that the country will join the ambitious climate action in September.

UN special envoy for the Climate Summit, Luis de Alba was in India to address climate change and push for the goals of the Paris Agreement. The envoy appreciated India's turn to electric vehicles and ensured that the country will join the ambitious climate action in September. Global emissions are reaching record levels and show no sign of peaking. The last four years have been the hottest on record and India is no different. While taking a short ride in an Indian e-rickshaw Ambassador De Alba valued the country's approach towards electronic-vehicles to beat air pollution. “There is a lot to be done by India and other countries to lower greenhouse gas emission. India is still using non- renewable resources for energy production, but its turn towards electric vehicles is a good approach to cut down air pollution. E-rickshaws, electric cars and two-wheelers give some relief from North India’s toxic air,” says Ambassador Luis Alfonso de Alba, special envoy for Climate Summit, United Nations. To combat the toxic air pollution across India, the government is making a big push for electric vehicles, signalling a turning point in its clean energy policy. The government initially wanted to move to hundred per cent electric cars, however, it has been diluted to thirty per cent by 2030. While bad air is not new to India, Delhi has reached the crisis point. According to the World Health Organisation latest report, 9 out of the 10 most polluted cities across the world are from India. The cities included have an average annual particulate matter (pm) 2.5 concentration of 122. The Indian cities on the WHO's top 10 list are Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna, Raipur, Ludhiana, Kanpur, Firozabad, Lucknow and the Indian capital Delhi. India has taken good initiatives in the past and has adhered to Paris Agreement on climate change. The country's turn towards e-vehicles will help reduce carbon emission. The UN special envoy believes that countries such as India need to find solutions and align themselves completely to climate change and air pollution policies by 2030. The Indian government has now decided to focus on two-wheelers, where sales are much higher. The new proposal is to have only electric three-wheelers operating in the country by 2023, and only electric two-wheelers by 2025. It is estimated that each year air pollution causes more than 7 million death, and this is one of the reasons that the United Nations has urgently called on every nation for the Climate Change Summit to take urgent action.

India to join UN Climate Change Summit in New York this September 

Three rebel Congress MLAs in Karnataka were on Thursday disqualified by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/still-going-through-resignations-karnataka-speaker-on-rebel-mlas-238406">Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar</a> in a significant development as the BJP deliberates at the highest level on staking claim to form the government in the state.

Announcing the decisions on the disqualification, he said the decision on 14 other rebel legislators would be taken in a couple of days after going through their resignations and the complaints for disqualification against them in detail.

Those disqualified were R Shankar, Ramesh Jharkiholi and Mahesh Kumathalli.

They have incurred disqualification as member of the 15th State Legislative Assembly under Para 2(1) (a) of the tenth Schedule of the Constitution and under 191(a) of the Constitution of India. They cease to be members of the Assembly till the expiry of the term that is May 23, 2023, the order by the Speaker said.

Addressing a press conference, Kumar said the three MLAs--R Shankar (Ranibennur), Ramesh Jharkiholi (Gokak) and Mahesh Kumathalli (Athani)--have incurred disqualification under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (anti-defection law) and the disqualification would last till the end of the term of the Assembly May 23, 2023.

They cannot contest the by-election too, he added.

Kumar said the cases of the three MLAs were taken up first because there were petitions for their disqualification already pending much before the recent political developments that led to the trial of strength the government had lost.

"I had considered both the issues of their resignations and disqualification. I rejected their resignations because they were not in order and took up their disqualification and passed my order as I have enough evidence before me," he said.

The Speaker said the MLAs were free to approach the Supreme Court or the High Court for their legal remedies.

Speaking about Jarkiholi and Kumtahalli, he said, "a complaint of anti-party activities was given in February against them and they resigned in July. Their resignations were not in the prescribed format. I asked for it to be resubmitted.

"They approached the Supreme Court and claimed that the speaker was not available. They falsely submitted sworn affidavit to SC. The MLAs were instructed to appear to me by the apex court. When they met me, I asked them about when they sought my time upon which, they admitted that they did not."

Elaborating his decision taken regarding MLA R Shankar, the Speaker said, "Shankar had in June this year merged his KPJP party with Congress. On June 20, I had notified that he be considered as Congress MLA. On July 8 he gave his resignation after which he wrote to me and the governor that he will support BJP unequivocally. CLP leader Siddaramaiah had filed a complaint against him and he is being disqualified. R Shankar is disqualified up to May 2023, till the end of 15th State Legislative Assembly."

Replying to a spate of questions, he said the case of the other rebel MLAs fell into a different category and he would go through them in detail and give a decision in a couple of days. "I know the decisions will be challenged and so I will be correct in my decisions."

He said he was neither guided by any party interests nor was he partisan. Since the Supreme Court respected his authority and wanted his decisions to be put up before it, he was making the decisions after a lot of deliberations.

Justifying his action, the speaker also said that he was setting a precedent to uphold the basic tenants of democracy. He pointed to a number of inconsistencies in the statements made by the MLAs to him and to the Supreme Court in sworn affidavits.

"Once the voter casts his votes, MLAs can't change their minds as per their whims and fancies, shouldn't the voter have a say? I am setting precedence here. They seize to be a member till 2023 and cannot contest further elections", Kumar said.

He also stated that the rebel MLAs were reported to be staying at a resort in Lonavala, near Pune.

The Congress-JD(S) coalition government fell on Tuesday as it lost the trust vote in the Assembly. Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers.

The defeat marked the end of an uneasy coalition that was formed after the assembly polls on May 23, 2018, which returned a hung verdict after three main parties in the state- Congress, BJP and the JD (S) contested against each other in the polls.

Replying to a question, he said he was constitutionally bound to cooperate with the new government that may be formed in the state. 
He also said the new government would have to get the Finance Bill passed.

Three rebel Congress MLAs in Karnataka were on Thursday disqualified by Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar in a significant development as the BJP deliberates at the highest level on staking claim to form the government in the state.

Three rebel Congress MLAs in Karnataka were on Thursday disqualified by Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar in a significant development as the BJP deliberates at the highest level on staking claim to form the government in the state. Announcing the decisions on the disqualification, he said the decision on 14 other rebel legislators would be taken in a couple of days after going through their resignations and the complaints for disqualification against them in detail. Those disqualified were R Shankar, Ramesh Jharkiholi and Mahesh Kumathalli. They have incurred disqualification as member of the 15th State Legislative Assembly under Para 2(1) (a) of the tenth Schedule of the Constitution and under 191(a) of the Constitution of India. They cease to be members of the Assembly till the expiry of the term that is May 23, 2023, the order by the Speaker said. Addressing a press conference, Kumar said the three MLAs--R Shankar (Ranibennur), Ramesh Jharkiholi (Gokak) and Mahesh Kumathalli (Athani)--have incurred disqualification under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (anti-defection law) and the disqualification would last till the end of the term of the Assembly May 23, 2023. They cannot contest the by-election too, he added. Kumar said the cases of the three MLAs were taken up first because there were petitions for their disqualification already pending much before the recent political developments that led to the trial of strength the government had lost. "I had considered both the issues of their resignations and disqualification. I rejected their resignations because they were not in order and took up their disqualification and passed my order as I have enough evidence before me," he said. The Speaker said the MLAs were free to approach the Supreme Court or the High Court for their legal remedies. Speaking about Jarkiholi and Kumtahalli, he said, "a complaint of anti-party activities was given in February against them and they resigned in July. Their resignations were not in the prescribed format. I asked for it to be resubmitted. "They approached the Supreme Court and claimed that the speaker was not available. They falsely submitted sworn affidavit to SC. The MLAs were instructed to appear to me by the apex court. When they met me, I asked them about when they sought my time upon which, they admitted that they did not." Elaborating his decision taken regarding MLA R Shankar, the Speaker said, "Shankar had in June this year merged his KPJP party with Congress. On June 20, I had notified that he be considered as Congress MLA. On July 8 he gave his resignation after which he wrote to me and the governor that he will support BJP unequivocally. CLP leader Siddaramaiah had filed a complaint against him and he is being disqualified. R Shankar is disqualified up to May 2023, till the end of 15th State Legislative Assembly." Replying to a spate of questions, he said the case of the other rebel MLAs fell into a different category and he would go through them in detail and give a decision in a couple of days. "I know the decisions will be challenged and so I will be correct in my decisions." He said he was neither guided by any party interests nor was he partisan. Since the Supreme Court respected his authority and wanted his decisions to be put up before it, he was making the decisions after a lot of deliberations. Justifying his action, the speaker also said that he was setting a precedent to uphold the basic tenants of democracy. He pointed to a number of inconsistencies in the statements made by the MLAs to him and to the Supreme Court in sworn affidavits. "Once the voter casts his votes, MLAs can't change their minds as per their whims and fancies, shouldn't the voter have a say? I am setting precedence here. They seize to be a member till 2023 and cannot contest further elections", Kumar said. He also stated that the rebel MLAs were reported to be staying at a resort in Lonavala, near Pune. The Congress-JD(S) coalition government fell on Tuesday as it lost the trust vote in the Assembly. Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers. The defeat marked the end of an uneasy coalition that was formed after the assembly polls on May 23, 2018, which returned a hung verdict after three main parties in the state- Congress, BJP and the JD (S) contested against each other in the polls. Replying to a question, he said he was constitutionally bound to cooperate with the new government that may be formed in the state. He also said the new government would have to get the Finance Bill passed.

Karnataka: Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar disqualifies three Congress MLAs

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iran-releases-12-indians-on-board-mt-riah-that-was-detained-in-july-238522">Iran releases 12 Indians on board MT Riah that was detained in July&nbsp;</a>

Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained in early July.&nbsp;

However, 21 Indians are still in detention in Iran -- three from MT Riah and 18 from British oil tanker Stena Impero.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-says-new-missile-a-solemn-warning-to-south-korean-warmongers-238512">North Korea says new missile a solemn warning to South Korean 'warmongers'</a>

North Korea said Friday that two missiles fired under the supervision of leader Kim Jong-un were newly designed tactical weapons that sent a "solemn warning" to the South over plans to hold military drills with the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/arsenal-stars-ozil-kolasinac-escape-unhurt-attempted-carjacking-by-knife-wielding-attackers-238508">Arsenal stars Ozil, Kolasinac escape unhurt attempted carjacking by knife-wielding attackers</a>

Mesut Ozil and Arsenal team mate Sead Kolasinac escaped unhurt after an attempted carjacking by knife-wielding attackers in North London on Thursday, British media reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-happily-go-to-iran-to-address-tensions-with-us-over-sanctions-pompeo-238507">Will happily go to Iran to address tensions with US over sanctions: Pompeo</a>

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday he would "happily" go to Tehran to address tensions between the two countries over US sanctions on the &nbsp;Gulf nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-ram-nath-kovind-hails-soldiers-on-20th-anniversary-of-indias-victory-in-kargil-war-238526">President Ram Nath Kovind hails soldiers on 20th anniversary of India's victory in Kargil War</a>

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday saluted the ''grit and valour of those who defended India on 20th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War.

Iran releases 12 Indians on board MT Riah that was detained in July Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained in early July.

Iran releases 12 Indians on board MT Riah that was detained in July Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained in early July. However, 21 Indians are still in detention in Iran -- three from MT Riah and 18 from British oil tanker Stena Impero. North Korea says new missile a solemn warning to South Korean 'warmongers' North Korea said Friday that two missiles fired under the supervision of leader Kim Jong-un were newly designed tactical weapons that sent a "solemn warning" to the South over plans to hold military drills with the United States. Arsenal stars Ozil, Kolasinac escape unhurt attempted carjacking by knife-wielding attackers Mesut Ozil and Arsenal team mate Sead Kolasinac escaped unhurt after an attempted carjacking by knife-wielding attackers in North London on Thursday, British media reported. Will happily go to Iran to address tensions with US over sanctions: Pompeo US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday he would "happily" go to Tehran to address tensions between the two countries over US sanctions on the Gulf nation. President Ram Nath Kovind hails soldiers on 20th anniversary of India's victory in Kargil War President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday saluted the ''grit and valour of those who defended India on 20th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War.

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Hailing Modi government`s performance in the last 50 days, BJP working president J P Nadda on Friday said the Centre is committed to bettering the lives of people with schemes including construction of 1.95 crore houses with toilet, provide piped drinking water and gas connections by 2022.

"The government has decided to construct 1.95 crore houses with pure drinking water, toilet facility and gas connection by 2022 when India completes 75 years of Independence. This a very significant and revolutionary step to enhance ease of living," he said at a press conference here flanked by ministers Prakash Javadekar and Piyush Goyal.

Calling the Modi government as a "government of motion, action and momentum", Nadda presented a report card of Modi rule 2.0 and listed a number of decisions it took to improve ease of living of the citizens.

"The decisions taken in the last 50 days are in the welfare of farmers, poor, labourer and other sections of the society that have traditionally been ignored," he said.

Asserting that the Centre is committed to improving connectivity to the rural areas and the north-east, he said that the government has decided to build 1.25 lakh kilometre road on a cost of Rs 80,000 crore under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY).

Nadda said the government`s decision to compulsorily retire 27 Indian Revenue Service officer shows its commitment to uproot corruption.

He said, "Modi government has compulsorily retired 27 senior IRS officers. This shows our commitment to zero tolerance of corruption. This government is a government of action and it acts accordingly."

Listing the government`s achievements, he said that the Centre is introducing or amending laws to combat national threats, financial fraud and corruption.

"The government has amended the NIA Bill to give it more teeth. We have also amended the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act to designate persons as a terrorist who directly or indirectly is linked to terrorism. They will come in the net even as if they create an environment which promotes terrorism."

The government has reduced 44 labour laws to just four codes which will benefit 50 crore labourers," he said.

He said the government is committed to improve the lives of women and empower them.&nbsp;

"Every member associated with any Self Help Group (SHG) will get an overdraft of Rs 5 thousand and one of a member of SHG will get a loan of Rs 1 lakh," he stated.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government returned to power with a massive mandate on May 23 in the general elections. It was sworn-in on May 30.&nbsp;

Hailing Modi government`s performance in the last 50 days, BJP working president J P Nadda on Friday said the Centre is committed to bettering the lives of people with schemes including construction of 1.

Hailing Modi government`s performance in the last 50 days, BJP working president J P Nadda on Friday said the Centre is committed to bettering the lives of people with schemes including construction of 1.95 crore houses with toilet, provide piped drinking water and gas connections by 2022. "The government has decided to construct 1.95 crore houses with pure drinking water, toilet facility and gas connection by 2022 when India completes 75 years of Independence. This a very significant and revolutionary step to enhance ease of living," he said at a press conference here flanked by ministers Prakash Javadekar and Piyush Goyal. Calling the Modi government as a "government of motion, action and momentum", Nadda presented a report card of Modi rule 2.0 and listed a number of decisions it took to improve ease of living of the citizens. "The decisions taken in the last 50 days are in the welfare of farmers, poor, labourer and other sections of the society that have traditionally been ignored," he said. Asserting that the Centre is committed to improving connectivity to the rural areas and the north-east, he said that the government has decided to build 1.25 lakh kilometre road on a cost of Rs 80,000 crore under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). Nadda said the government`s decision to compulsorily retire 27 Indian Revenue Service officer shows its commitment to uproot corruption. He said, "Modi government has compulsorily retired 27 senior IRS officers. This shows our commitment to zero tolerance of corruption. This government is a government of action and it acts accordingly." Listing the government`s achievements, he said that the Centre is introducing or amending laws to combat national threats, financial fraud and corruption. "The government has amended the NIA Bill to give it more teeth. We have also amended the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act to designate persons as a terrorist who directly or indirectly is linked to terrorism. They will come in the net even as if they create an environment which promotes terrorism." The government has reduced 44 labour laws to just four codes which will benefit 50 crore labourers," he said. He said the government is committed to improve the lives of women and empower them. "Every member associated with any Self Help Group (SHG) will get an overdraft of Rs 5 thousand and one of a member of SHG will get a loan of Rs 1 lakh," he stated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government returned to power with a massive mandate on May 23 in the general elections. It was sworn-in on May 30.

BJP presents 50 days report card of Modi government 2.0

Hours before taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa dropped a 'd' and replaced it with an 'I' in his name, which will now be spelt B S Yediyurappa.

The change reflected on his twitter handle at around 3 PM on Friday.

Reportedly, Yediyurappa has already started using this spelling on his official letterheads and the letter staking a claim for the formation of the new government also had this new spelling.

Yediyurappa`s personal website, which is also endorsed through his twitter handle, however, still uses the old spelling.

Yediyurappa was sworn in as the 25th chief minister of Karnataka on Friday evening at little past 6 pm.&nbsp;

Hours before taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa dropped a 'd' and replaced it with an 'I' in his name, which will now be spelt B S Yediyurappa.

Hours before taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa dropped a 'd' and replaced it with an 'I' in his name, which will now be spelt B S Yediyurappa. The change reflected on his twitter handle at around 3 PM on Friday. Reportedly, Yediyurappa has already started using this spelling on his official letterheads and the letter staking a claim for the formation of the new government also had this new spelling. Yediyurappa`s personal website, which is also endorsed through his twitter handle, however, still uses the old spelling. Yediyurappa was sworn in as the 25th chief minister of Karnataka on Friday evening at little past 6 pm.

Yediyurappa makes changes in the spelling of name

The second <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/first-earth-bound-orbit-raising-maneuver-for-chandrayaan-2-successfully-performed-238256">earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre</a> for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-will-happen-during-the-48-day-journey-of-chandrayaan-2-237679">Chandryaan-2 spacecraft</a> has been performed successfully on Friday, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

''Second earth bound orbit raising maneuver for #Chandrayaan2 spacecraft has been performed today (July 26, 2019) at 0108 hrs (IST) as planned,'' ISRO tweeted.

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The manoeuvre was performed at 1:08 am as planned, using the onboard propulsion system for a firing duration of 883 seconds.

ISRO also informed that all spacecraft parameters are normal.

The third orbit raising maneuver is scheduled to take place on July 29.

Watch:&nbsp;Chandrayaan-2 lifts off: India's most ambitious space mission

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">India made history on July 22 when its low-cost moon mission, the Chandrayaan-2, lifted off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.</div>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-chandrayaan-2-will-accomplish-and-why-the-mission-is-significant-for-india-237667">Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region</a> of the moon where no mission has ever set foot.&nbsp;

The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover together referred to as "composite body".&nbsp;

The landing on the moon`s south polar region is expected on September 7 this year.

The second earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft has been performed successfully on Friday, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The second earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft has been performed successfully on Friday, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ''Second earth bound orbit raising maneuver for #Chandrayaan2 spacecraft has been performed today (July 26, 2019) at 0108 hrs (IST) as planned,'' ISRO tweeted. Second earth bound orbit raising maneuver for #Chandrayaan2 spacecraft has been performed today (July 26, 2019) at 0108 hrs (IST) as planned. For details please check https://t.co/raXNQB76O6#ISRO — ISRO (@isro) July 25, 2019 × The manoeuvre was performed at 1:08 am as planned, using the onboard propulsion system for a firing duration of 883 seconds. ISRO also informed that all spacecraft parameters are normal. The third orbit raising maneuver is scheduled to take place on July 29. Watch: Chandrayaan-2 lifts off: India's most ambitious space mission India made history on July 22 when its low-cost moon mission, the Chandrayaan-2, lifted off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover together referred to as "composite body". The landing on the moon`s south polar region is expected on September 7 this year.

Second earth bound orbit raising maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 successfully performed

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-passes-triple-talaq-bill-congress-stages-walkout-238448">Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla</a> on Thursday rejected a demand by Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy to adjourn the House over remarks made by Samajwadi Party member Azam Khan, asserting that there will be no forced adjournments in the lower house of Parliament.

The Speaker made the remarks after Reddy said that the country had witnessed Azam Khan's remarks and urged the Speaker to go inside (his chamber), scrutinise the record and then return to the House and listen to its members.

"Honourable member, please listen, the House is not going to be adjourned. It will be the history of this Lok Sabha that the House is not to be adjourned. Is it alright," he said.

Following this, the Speaker asked Samajwadi Party member Akhilesh Yadav to speak.

Earlier, when the bill to repeal obsolete laws was being introduced in the House the Speaker had agreed with Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee that new laws should be brought to replace British-era laws.

"I agree with you. The House should try that the British era laws are made into laws in a new form," he said.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday rejected a demand by Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy to adjourn the House over remarks made by Samajwadi Party member Azam Khan, asserting that there will be no forced adjournments in the lower house of Parliament.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday rejected a demand by Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy to adjourn the House over remarks made by Samajwadi Party member Azam Khan, asserting that there will be no forced adjournments in the lower house of Parliament. The Speaker made the remarks after Reddy said that the country had witnessed Azam Khan's remarks and urged the Speaker to go inside (his chamber), scrutinise the record and then return to the House and listen to its members. "Honourable member, please listen, the House is not going to be adjourned. It will be the history of this Lok Sabha that the House is not to be adjourned. Is it alright," he said. Following this, the Speaker asked Samajwadi Party member Akhilesh Yadav to speak. Earlier, when the bill to repeal obsolete laws was being introduced in the House the Speaker had agreed with Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee that new laws should be brought to replace British-era laws. "I agree with you. The House should try that the British era laws are made into laws in a new form," he said.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rejects minister's demand, says there will be no adjournments

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