Morning Digest: Political blame game over UPSC aspirants’ deaths continues in Delhi; Two children killed in U.K. stabbing rampage
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The Hindu’s Morning Digest on July 30, 2024, gives a select list of stories to start the day
Manu Bhaker led India’s performance for the third day in a row at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Together with Sarabjot Singh, she advanced to the bronze medal-winning 10m air pistol mixed team match after the pair placed third in the qualification round.
The death of three civil services aspirants at the flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in the national capital came up in both the Houses of Parliament on July 29 with Union Urban Development and Housing Minister M.L. Khattar blaming the Delhi government for the accident. While Rajya Sabha took up the matter as a short duration discussion after an intervention by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, several leaders expressed their anguish in the Lok Sabha over the incident.
A teenage boy with a knife attacked a children’s dance and yoga class in northwest England on Monday, killing two children and wounding 11 other people in a “ferocious” rampage that sent bloodied children running into a street to escape the horror, police and witnesses said.
India, a founding member of the International Labour Organization (ILO), is likely to raise a complaint against the UN agency over its India Employment Report 2024, released in March this year. A Union Labour Ministry official said the “model” ILO had used to assess the employment scenario in India was not suitable and India has its own assessment of the situation.
A war of words erupted between the Ministers and the Congress in the Lok Sabha over Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s exchanges with Speaker Om Birla during the former’s speech on the Union Budget on Monday.
Poll watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) on July 29 said that there was a discrepancy in the number of votes polled and the number of votes counted in 538 constituencies in the recently concluded 2024 Lok Sabha election.
A Delhi court on July 29 suspended the sentence awarded to social activist Medha Patkar, known for Narmada Bachao Andolan, in the criminal defamation case filed by former Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi, V.K. Saxena.
Trump and aides urged Netanyahu to alter West Bank policies amid rising international pressure against settler violence on Palestinians.
BNP announces seven days of mourning for Khaleda Zia, raising black flags and holding prayer gatherings nationwide.
Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, passed away, prompting condolences from Chief Adviser Yunus and PM Modi.
China resumes military drills around Taiwan, signaling warnings against separatism and external interference, amidst rising regional tensions.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former PM and political icon, dies at 80, ending a fierce political rivalry with Sheikh Hasina.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, dies at 80 after battling multiple health issues.
Israel defends its recognition of Somaliland at the UN amid concerns over motives regarding Gaza and Palestinian displacement.
Trump downplays concerns over China's military drills near Taiwan, emphasizing his strong relationship with President Xi and past naval exercises.
Myanmar's pro-military party claims a significant lead in controversial elections, raising concerns over the legitimacy of military rule.
China conducts military drills simulating a blockade of Taiwan, escalating tensions amid U.S. arms sales to the island.
Russia claims Ukraine attempted to attack Putin’s residence, prompting a review of its negotiating stance amid ongoing tensions.
Despite failing to establish stable political conditions after the February 2021 coup, the Tatmadaw is pressing ahead with three-phase elections.
U.S. offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee in a proposed peace plan, as Zelenskyy seeks longer commitments to deter Russia.