The big news: Rescue efforts on after bridge collapse on Mumbai-Goa highway, and 9 other top stories
Arun Jaitley introduced the GST Bill in Rajya Sabha, and WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh confirmed that Narsingh Yadav will participate in Rio Olympics.
A look at the headlines right now:
- NDRF, Air Force search for those missing after bridge collapse on Mumbai-Goa highway: Home Minister Rajnath Singh was informed about the proceedings as rescue work continued.
- Arun Jaitley introduces GST Bill in Rajya Sabha for discussion: The tax reform is expected to be passed in the Upper House today, after the Congress indicated it was likely to vote in its favour.
- United World Wrestling has cleared Narsingh Yadav to participate in Rio Olympics, says WFI president: The 26-year-old's fate now lies in the hands of the World Anti-Doping Agency, which will take the final call on whether he is eligible to compete in the Games.
- Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel's resignation accepted by the BJP: Senior leaders of the ruling party will meet on Wednesday to decide who will replace her in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state.
- Rio-bound sprinter Dharambir Singh tests positive for banned substance, says report: The 27-year-old was the first Indian male sprinter to qualify for the Olympics in the past 36 years.
- At least 3,000 people evacuated as continuous rain triggers flood in Nashik district: An elderly woman was killed in a wall collapse, and a couple is likely to have been washed away.
- Rajnath Singh may bring up Pathankot airbase attack during SAARC meet in Islamabad today: The Home Minister is also likely to press for implementation of the association's Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism.
- Medical Council of India reduces MBBS seats in Odisha: From 1,100 seats for medical courses last academic session, the state will have 1,000 seats this year.
- Two supervisors arrested for raping junior employee at Gurgaon hospital: However, the hospital authorities said they had no idea about the crime, and insisted it did not take place on their premises.
- Graft accused minister's wife owns property with Uddhav Thackeray's spouse, says Maharashtra Congress: The Opposition said CM Devendra Fadnavis has struck a deal with the Shiv Sena, giving Ravindra Waikar a clean chit on allegations of wrongdoing.