From Madhya Pradesh including chapter on ‘Emergency’ in school curriculum to Black ink thrown at Owaisi's Delhi residence: 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. Veteran BJP politician, former deputy PM Lal Krishna Advani, admitted to AIIMS in Delhi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani were admitted to the national capital's AIIMS (AIIMS) on  Wednesday due to an issue relating to his advanced age. He is currently under the care of a physician from AIIMS's geriatric section. His family members report that he is in good health.

2. Monsoon set to advance in East, Central, and North India; IMD forecasts heavy rain in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced today that the monsoon is set to envelop several states across India by the end of this month, according to its latest forecast. As of Wednesday, the IMD reported that the monsoon has covered the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal entirely. Additionally, it is expected to make further progress into eastern and western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, northern Punjab, and northern Haryana by June 29.

3. CBI reveals Kejriwal wanted to approve liquor policy urgently, calls him main conspirator

In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on June 26 in connection with the alleged irregularities surrounding the city's liquor policy. The CBI has secured a three-day custody of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief for further interrogation. The arrest follows a remand application filed by the CBI before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court, where the agency highlighted the hurried handling of files related to the now-defunct liquor policy during the peak of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

4. Madhya Pradesh includes chapter on ‘Emergency’ in school curriculum

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to include a chapter on the emergency period in the school curriculum. This inclusion is part of a broader initiative to incorporate significant historical and cultural topics into education. In addition to the emergency, the curriculum will also feature lessons on prominent figures like Veer Savarkar, Lord Ram, and Lord Krishna, as well as other historical and religious content. According to the details, the chapter will explain the ‘excesses and repression’ that happened during the Emergency, which was imposed in 1975 by the ruling government - Congress. As per Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the decision has been taken to make the present generation understand the struggle people faced during the ‘Emergency’ period from 1975 to 1977. 

4. Black ink thrown at Owaisi's Delhi residence, fourth such incident since 2014

Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi said on Thursday that his Delhi residence was vandalized with black ink by 'unknown miscreants'. In a tweet, Owaisi expressed his frustration, stating, "Today some 'unknown miscreants' threw black ink at my house. I have lost count of how many times my Delhi house has been targeted." Owaisi highlighted his concerns over the security lapses, questioning the Delhi Police's ability to prevent such incidents. He tweeted, "When I asked Delhi Police officials how all this is happening under their nose, they expressed their helplessness."

5. Historic day for markets: Sensex crosses 79,000, Nifty hits all-time high

Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 reached historic highs on Thursday, buoyed by a strong rally in heavyweight stocks. NSE Nifty 50 surpassed its previous peak of 23,889.1 to touch a new record at 23,974.70, while Sensex breached the 79,000 mark for the first time, hitting a fresh lifetime high of 79,033.91. Initially opening marginally lower, Nifty 50 rose by 0.32% to 23,945 points by 10:30 a.m., while Sensex climbed 0.35% to 78,948.25 points after a slight 0.2% dip at the session's start. Bank Nifty also achieved a significant milestone by crossing the 53,000 level for the first time.

6. AAP MPs protest outside Parliament against BJP’s gross misuse of investigative agencies

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs protested on Thursday against the arrest of AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the CBI outside the Parliament and said that this is a gross misuse of investigation agencies. AAP MPs also boycotted the president's address and said that we have full respect for the president, but the address is written by the government. That is why we are not attending this program. AAP MP from Sangrur Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said that the Modi government talks big about democracy and the Constitution but in reality, on the contrary, the Constitution and democracy are being crushed in the entire country.

7. Telecom shake-up: Reliance Jio raises prepaid rates amidst competition; Here's how it affects You

In a significant move within the telecom sector, Reliance Jio has announced a 20% increase in its prepaid tariffs, effective immediately. This decision comes amidst fierce competition in the telecommunications industry and aims to sustain and enhance service quality while meeting operational costs.

The decision to hike prepaid tariffs reflects Reliance Jio's response to the evolving market dynamics. With increasing demands for enhanced network infrastructure and service reliability, telecom operators are faced with the challenge of balancing affordability and sustainability.

8. Chalo betho: Speaker Om Birla scolds Deepender Hooda over Shashi Tharoor's speech

The inaugural session of Parliament following the Lok Sabha elections is currently in progress. On the fourth day of the session, an incident drew significant attention when Speaker Om Birla reprimanded Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda. The incident began as Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, representing Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, returned to his seat after taking his oath. Upon completing his oath, Tharoor raised the slogan "Jai Samvidhan" (Hail the Constitution). As he proceeded to shake hands with Speaker Om Birla and head back to his seat, the Speaker interjected, noting that Tharoor was already swearing an oath to the Constitution.

9. IND vs ENG: Jos Butler wins toss in high-stakes super 8, asks India to bat first

The cricket world is buzzing with excitement as India prepares to face England in the T20 World Cup semifinal. Both teams have displayed remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an electrifying clash. Fans around the globe are eagerly awaiting this high-stakes match, which promises thrilling cricket action. On Thursday at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana, England chose to bowl first after winning the toss against India. Every team will start with the same starting lineup. India has yet to lose in the competition, and in their most recent Super 8 match, England easily defeated the USA.

10. India ends 10-yr wait, crushes England to reach ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final

India triumphed over England with a decisive 68-run victory, advancing to the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in Guyana on Thursday, June 28. Spearheaded by Rohit Sharma's impressive half-century, India posted a formidable total of 171 runs. Following this, spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav dismantled England's batting lineup, each taking three wickets and limiting the opposition to just 103 runs.

Rohit Sharma's brilliant innings set the foundation for India's challenging score, showcasing his batting prowess in a high-stakes match. His performance was pivotal in steering India to a strong position early in the game.