From BJP's Rajya Sabha strength drop to Spain triumph over England in Euro 2024 final: Today's top 10 morning news headlines

Here are today's top 10 morning news headlines covering major events and updates you need to know.

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1. BJP's Rajya Sabha strength drops to 86 as four MPs complete terms, NDA falls 12 seats short of majority

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnesses a sharp drop in strength in the Rajya Sabha. The BJP has been reduced to 86 members following the completion of the terms of four of its MPs. This change affects the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a whole, bringing its tally to 100, which is 12 short of the majority mark in the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

2. NEET-UG 2024 under scrutiny: Supreme Court to hear transfer petitions

The Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 examination. On Monday, the court issued a notice on petitions filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which seeks the transfer of cases related to the NEET-UG exam from the Rajasthan High Court to the Supreme Court.

3. Did Arvind Kejriwal lose 8.5 kg in prison? Tihar jail responds to AAP's claim

Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, according to sources from Tihar jail on Monday, has only lost 2 kg while incarcerated and is under constant observation by a medical board from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, or AIIMS. The reply was given a day after the Aam Aadmi Party of Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party was planning to damage the chief minister's health by putting him in jail and that, as a diabetic, he was not receiving the proper medical care.

4. Intense gun fight erupts in Jammu's Doda, security forces engage heavily armed terrorists

On Monday, a gunfight broke out between militants and members of the security forces in Jammu's Doda area. According to the sources, reinforcements have been dispatched to the region to fortify the perimeter. The sources state that a shooting incident was recorded 300 kilometers from Doda in the Shia Dhar Chaund Mata area of Koti village. According to a police spokeswoman, the two sides engaged in gunfire in the Desa Forest region.

5. Media trial is wrong: IAS officer Puja Khedkar breaks silence on fake certificate row

IAS officer Puja Khedkar has found herself at the center of a storm, accused of misusing Other Backward Class (OBC) quotas and disability provisions to secure a position in the civil service. The controversy intensified with claims about her father's assets casting doubt on her eligibility for non-creamy layer benefits.

6. This can't happen: Shankaracharya condemns proposed Kedarnath temple in Delhi

The foundation laying ceremony for a new Kedarnath temple in New Delhi has sparked a controversy. Swami Avimukteshwaranand, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, has strongly objected to the construction of another Kedarnath temple in the national capital. He argues that there cannot be a symbolic Kedarnath temple outside its original location in the Himalayas.

7. Pakistan’s federal government moves to ban Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaaf

In a big blow to former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, the Pakistan government has asked for the ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for alleged anti-state activities. The information was shared by Pakistan’s Information Minister Attar Tarar on Monday, according to Dawn.

8. Govt may introduce insurance laws amendment bill in Budget 2024: What to expect?

The Indian government is planning to introduce amendments to the Insurance Act, of 1938, to make insurance accessible to everyone by 2047 (Insurance for All). The proposed changes aim to achieve this by allowing more competition and innovation in the insurance market. This could lead to increased insurance penetration, job creation, and potentially better returns for policyholders.

9. Argentina beats Colombia, clinches second consecutive Copa América title with 112th minute goal

Argentina reached new heights on Sunday with a historic 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa América final at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. The match was marked by intense drama and a late-game heroics that sealed Argentina's place in football history.

10. Spain triumphs over England in Euro 2024 final, securing fourth championship

In a thrilling finale to Euro 2024, Spain clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over England on Sunday at the Olympiastadion, reclaiming their status as European champions after a pulsating encounter. Mikel Oyarzabal emerged as the hero for Spain, coming off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 86th minute. His precise finish slipped past Jordan Pickford, breaking English hearts and securing Spain's fourth European title.