From Lok Sabha's first session to India's win against Australia: Today's top 10 morning news headlines

1. 18th Lok Sabha's first session kicks off: PM Modi takes oath

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha commences on Monday, June 24, starting with the oath-taking ceremony for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The election for the Lok Sabha Speaker will follow on June 26. President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to address a joint session of both Houses on June 27.

Proud to serve our nation. Taking oath as a Member of Parliament.https://t.co/0JnLbdOzkc

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 24, 2024

2. IND vs AUS: India takes revenge with victory against mighty Australia, storms into semis

India secured 24 24-run victory against Australia in the do-or-die clash at St Lucia on Monday. With this match, India secured their semis spot. Rohit Sharma's 92 was decisive for India. 

𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙞-𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨 ✅ ✅

𝘼 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧(𝙗) 𝙒𝙞𝙣! 🙌

Make that 3⃣ victories in a row in the Super Eight for #TeamIndia as they beat Australia by 24 runs! 👏👏#T20WorldCup | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/LNA58vqWMQ

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 24, 2024

3. Budget 2024: New tax regime likely to give relief to salaried taxpayers

The finance ministry which is all set to present the Union Budget 2024 in Modi 3.0, is expected to introduce significant changes to the income tax regime, particularly benefiting salaried taxpayers. According to reports, the government is unlikely to take major twists in the capital gain mechanism.

4. No relief for Kejriwal: SC delays decision on bail plea in excise policy case

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging the Delhi High Court's stay on his bail until June 26. This decision comes as the Supreme Court awaits the High Court's final ruling on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea.

5. From Kanchanjunga Express accident to NEET scam; Rahul Gandhi highlights 10 issues in initial days of NDA

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to social media to launch a scathing attack on the NDA government while the newly-elected MPs were being administered oath in Parliament.

NDA के पहले 15 दिन!

1. भीषण ट्रेन दुर्घटना
2. कश्मीर में आतंकवादी हमले
3. ट्रेनों में यात्रियों की दुर्दशा
4. NEET घोटाला
5. NEET PG निरस्त
6. UGC NET का पेपर लीक
7. दूध, दाल, गैस, टोल और महंगे
8. आग से धधकते जंगल
9. जल संकट
10. हीट वेव में इंतजाम न होने से मौतें…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 24, 2024

6. Hajj pilgrimage death toll reaches 1,301 amid scorching temperatures: Saudi health ministry reports

The recent Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia witnessed the deaths of over 1,300 individuals as pilgrims faced extreme heat, Saudi authorities reported on Sunday. The fatalities included many unauthorised pilgrims who travelled long distances to participate in the rituals.

7. Tragedy in Russia's Dagestan, North Ossetia: Terror attacks claim lives of 15 police officers, priest beheaded

North Ossetia and Dagestan are on high alert after terror attacks. The heads have directed to increase security measures at public venues, shopping centers, and social institutions. 

8. Something fishy? Police finds Delhi connection in NEET paper leak case after Bihar, Maharashtra

In a significant development, two school teachers from Maharashtra, Sanjay Tukaram Jadhav and Jalil Umarkhan Pathan, have been implicated in the NEET paper leak case, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) filed in Latur, Maharashtra.

9. BJP-Congress faceoff! Appointment of pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab sparks controversy | 5 points

As the Lok Sabha session commences today, this issue is poised to become a major point of contention between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition's INDIA bloc.

10. Naari Shakti in Parliament: What Kangana Ranaut and other female MPs have to say as Lok Sabha session begins 

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha commenced on Monday, marked by the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Five female MPs expressed their views during the session, highlighting their priorities and emotions.

#WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, "Like the PM said the entire nation is hopeful that the opposition will emerge as valuable..." pic.twitter.com/OWUcIRPQMG

— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2024