Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, July 17: Jammu and Kashmir | Terrorists Fired an Underbarrel Grenade Launcher Upon Morcha in Rajpura Police Station Limits in Pulwama
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Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists fired an Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) upon Morcha (guarded by troops of 183 Battalion of CRPF) in Rajpora Police Station limits in Pulwama at 9.23 pm. No loss or injuries have been reported. More details awaited.
Gujarat: Six people have died, 3 injured after a car caught fire following a collision with a truck on Rajkot - Morbi Highway near Morbi district's Tankara town.
Gujarat: A 14-member team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued 8 people and 6 animals from flood-affected Bhiyal village in Junagadh District. The operation concluded at 5.10 pm this evening.
Rape case against self-styled godman Daati Maharaj: The victim has moved a petition in Delhi High court seeking CBI probe into the matter, the arrest of Daati Maharaj and his brothers & sealing of his two main ashrams.
Sabarimala Temple entry issue: Supreme Court in its October 13, 2017 order, had referred the petition seeking lifting of the ban on entry of women who are in their menstruating years to the temple, to a Constitution Bench.
Bihar: Compensation for acid-attack and rape survivors increased from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 7 lakh. Compensation will be increased by 50% for survivors below 14 years of age.
Mumbai police arrests eight persons belonging to MNS undercharges of damaging public property and breaching prohibitory orders. They were seen damaging road in front of Mantralaya to protest against potholes in the city late last night.
SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) team in Uttarakhand rescue 11 pilgrims and 40-50 locals from Ram Mandir in Uttarkashi's Barkot today morning. People were stranded after rocks fell on the temple after heavy rains.
SFI activist Vishnu was attacked allegedly by SDPI workers last night in Kozhikode's Arikkulam in Kerala. He is currently admitted to medical college hospital.
Raju Shetti, Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatna chief on Tuesday said that milk protest has no political ambitions as this movement is supported by all the farmers in Maharashtra. "Its sole purpose is the betterment of farmers, NDA has betrayed the farmers and there is no chance that I will join NDA", he added.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has marginally slashed the growth projection for India, citing the rising fuel prices and anticipating a tightening of the monetary policy by the Modi government to keep inflation in check. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday informed that Goa is mulling over a strict law which would prevent the consumption of alcohol in public. Apart from "drinking in public", the BJP-led government in the state is also mulling over imposing a "heavy fine" on tourists, as well as locals, found littering. The move, Parrikar said, is intended to preserve the scenic beauty of Goa.
Apart from "drinking in public", the BJP-led government in the state is also mulling over imposing a "heavy fine" on tourists, as well as locals, found littering. The move, Parrikar said, is intended to preserve the scenic beauty of Goa. MNS workers broke road in front of Mantralaya in Mumbai to protest against potholes in the city on Monday night.
Some big developments that are expected to happen today are:
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to hold meeting today ahead of monsoon session of Parliament scheduled to begin on July 18. The Supreme Court will resume the hearing session for Section 377 today.
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