A look at the headlines right now:

  1. NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh elected Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson: The JD(U) leader defeated the Opposition’s nominee BK Hariprasad 125 votes to 105. 
  2. At least 20 people killed in landslides, rain-related incidents in four districts of Kerala: Shutters of the Cheruhtoni reservoir in Idukki were opened after 26 years as the water level touched 2,398.80 feet.
  3. Rajya Sabha passes SC/ST Act amendment bill, reverses Supreme Court order: This came a day after Dalit groups announced their decision to postpone a nationwide shutdown they planned to hold on Thursday.
  4. Union Cabinet approves triple talaq bill amendment, magistrates can now grant bail: The inclusion of this provision was one of the demands of the Opposition parties.
  5. Internet service suspended in parts of Pune district, Maratha quota protestors stop traffic in some districts: A few domestic airlines have advised travellers to factor in extra time while travelling to and from airports.    
  6. Congress demands joint parliamentary committee investigation into Rafale deal: Meanwhile, Reliance Defence and Aerospace president denied allegations of nepotism.
  7. British Airways allegedly deplanes Indian family after child starts crying on board: The boy’s father, a bureaucrat in the central government, has accused the airline of racial discrimination.
  8. Weeks after Delhi HC order, Income Tax website now allows returns to be filed without Aadhaar: The court on July 24 ordered the Central Board of Direct Taxes to provide an ‘opt-out’ option for those who do not want to give these details.
  9. Ecuador declares state of emergency to deal with Venezuelan immigrants arriving at border: The government said it had declared the state of emergency so that the migrants can be provided urgent attention.
  10. IKEA launches its first store in India, says it has a “long term commitment” to the country: The Swedish home furnishing giant plans to set up 25 stores across India by 2025.