1. Govt staff can now take part in RSS activities Opposition reacts after age-old ban liftThe central government has lifted the long-standing ban on its employees participating in activities organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This decision has ignited a fierce debate among political parties and the public, with various stakeholders expressing their opinions on the implications of this policy change.58 years ago, the Central Government had imposed a ban on government employees taking part in the activities of the RSS. Modi govt has withdrawn the order. pic.twitter.com/ONDEnS3Jmi— Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 (@Pawankhera) July 21, 20242. We failed: Secret service chief admits to major security lapse in Trump shootingThe US Secret Service is under scrutiny after its director, Kimberly Cheatle, admitted that the agency failed to prevent an assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. In a testimony before the House of Representatives Oversight Committee on Monday, Cheatle took full responsibility for the security lapse. 3. Parliament is not for Dal, but for Desh: PM Modi tells Opposition ahead of Union Budget 2024Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday while addressing the press ahead of the Budget Session appealed opposition to rise above politics and work for the nation. PM Modi criticized the parties for the negative politics and accused them for using Parliament to cover up their failures. He lashed out at Opposition saying that it tried all tactics to prevent him speaking in the last session. Sharing my thoughts at the start of the Budget Session of Parliament.https://t.co/doTLz9NDeD— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 20244. Fire breaks out aboard INS Brahmaputra, junior sailor missingA devastating fire broke out on an Indian Navy warship undergoing maintenance at the Mumbai naval dockyard today. In the aftermath of the fire, a junior sailor has been reported missing. The navy reports that all other personnel on board are safe and accounted for.#WATCH | ICG ships and aircraft continue to respond to emergency onboard MV Maersk Frankfurt. The four-member salvage team including chemical experts have been successfully embarked on the vessel. ICG ships and aircraft with their firefighting effort have suppressed the fire.… pic.twitter.com/Tm3lldjpOK— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 20245. Rahul Gandhi terms Indian examinations fraud, demands resignation of Dharmendra PradhanThe opposition parties, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, have raised significant concerns regarding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in the Parliament Monsoon session. The Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Indian examination system, labelling it a fraud. He argued that the current system is inequitable and creates undue pressure on students. 6. Nitish Kumars dreams dashed as Modi govt denies Bihars special statusJD(U) takes major hit as the center claims it cant grant The Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) report from 2012 states that Bihar cannot be awarded special status. This decision was made by the Narendra Modi-led NDA government on Monday, severely hurting Nitish Kumars Janata Dal (U), a crucial BJP ally. Another factor is that JD(U) came into the NDA alliance on the condition of special status for Bihar. The opposition party RJD commented on the note, criticising the state government of Bihar. 7. Supreme Court quashes nameplate display directive at eateries on Kanwar Yatra routeThe Supreme Court has stayed the directive asking eateries on Kanwariya Yatra route to put owners names in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh. The directive from the top court has come after the state governments made it mandatory for the eateries to mention the name of the owners en route to Kanwar Yatra.Supreme Court stays governments directive asking eateries on Kanwariya Yatra route to put owners names and issues notices to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh governments on petitions challenging their directive asking eateries on Kanwariya Yatra route to put… pic.twitter.com/6GQKwY8OK4— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 20248. Dont want reform...: Bangladesh student group halts protests over fatal clashesBangladeshi students announced a temporary suspension of their protests on Monday which have escalated into deadly violence. Nahid Islam, the leader of the Students Against Discrimination group, stated, We did not want reform at the expense of so much blood. The group has paused their protests for 48 hours, hoping to see changes from the government during this period.9. Common Entrance Test to replace NEET in Karnataka: CM SiddaramaiahThe Karnataka administration, led by the Congress party, has approved a law that aims to do away with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in the state. During the Monday state cabinet meeting, the idea was presented and approved. The bill opposes the NEET test and suggests that it be tied to the Common Entrance Test (CET) in Karnataka or replaced with another medical entrance exam.10. Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh to retire from hockey after Paris OlympicsIndias veteran goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh, has announced his decision to retire from international hockey after the Paris Olympics, which is set to commence on July 26. This will be Sreejeshs fourth Olympic appearance. The Indian legend shared his retirement plans on Instagram.
