- PM Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train.
- Andy Burnham is set to be new UK Prime Minister, takes over from Keir Starmer on Monday.
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BJP MLA in MP sparked controversy after refused to hear grievances of villagers from a neighbouring Assembly constituency. - An Iran-backed militia umbrella announced a $10 million reward for anyone who ‘kills” US President Donald Trump.
- India’s U-19 World Cup-winning star was arrested over alleged attempt to bribe player.
Here are top 5 stories of the day
PM Modi flags off India’s first Hydrogen-powered train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. This ushers India into a group of select countries that have hydrogen trains. India’s first hydrogen-powered train has 10 coaches, with the capacity to carry 2,600 passengers. It will run between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana at a maximum operational speed of 75 kmph, though it is designed for 110 kmph. Read full story
Andy Burnham set to be new UK Prime Minister, takes over from Keir Starmer on Monday
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour Party. He is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, formally replacing Kier Starmer. Burnham was the only contender in the leadership contest to replace departing Starmer. He secured nominations from 379 of the 403 Labour lawmakers in the House of Commons, surpassing the threshold to proceed to the next stage. Read full story
‘Go to your MLA’: BJP legislator’s response to water crisis sparks protest
A BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district landed in controversy after he allegedly refused to hear grievances of villagers from a neighbouring Assembly constituency, telling them they were “not his voters”. Later, an agitated villager placed his young child on the bonnet of the legislator’s parked car in protest. The incident occurred during a Jan Chaupal (public grievance meeting) organised by Karera MLA Ramesh Khatik at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Bhawan in Narwar tehsil. Read full story
‘Whoever kills Trump …’: Iran-backed Iraqi militia puts $10 million bounty on US president
An Iran-backed militia umbrella calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump. In a statement dated July 16, the group said it was offering the reward to “whoever kills the criminal Trump, or whoever eliminates him personally, directs others to do so, or facilitates it as an individual, group, organisation or institution.” Read full story
India’s U-19 World Cup-winning star arrested over alleged attempt to bribe player
Former India Under-19 World Cup winner Manjot Kalra was arrested by Sri Lanka’s sports anti-corruption investigators over allegations of attempting to bribe a player during the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Kalra, who struck a match-winning century in the final of India’s victorious 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign, was taken into custody by the Police Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports. He was later produced before a magistrate. Read full story
