From RaGa's Hathras visit to murder of BSP leader in Chennai: Today's top 10 morning news headlines

1. Rahul Gandhi meets Hathras stampede-affected families

Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the Hathras stampede affected families and gave them courage. He reached Hathras to meet the the families affected by the stampede, that claimed the lives of 121 people.

2. BSP State President, close aide of Mayawati stabbed to death by mob in Chennai, video surfaces

Tragedy struck in Chennai as Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu president Armstrong fell victim to a brutal attack by a gang of six assailants near his residence in Perambur. The incident, which occurred this evening, saw the influential leader, known for his proximity to BSP supremo Mayawati, fatally stabbed on Sadayappan Street.

3. Elections can happen anytime: Lalu Yadav predicts fall of Modi govt by August; Here's why

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav made a bold prediction on Friday regarding the current government in Delhi. On Friday, he suggested that the Narendra Modi-led administration at the center might collapse by August.

4. Delhi HC issues notice to CBI, asks why Kejriwal bypassed trial

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the bail plea filed by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna while hearing the case sought the response from CBI and scheduled the next hearing on July 17. 

5. Pune Porsche accident: Teen submits apology 'essay' now, here's why

In a recent development, a 17-year-old boy from Pune, involved in a tragic accident, has submitted a 300-word essay on road safety to the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). This submission is part of the conditions for his bail, an official from the JJB revealed on Friday.

6. BJP appoints state in-charges across 23 states: Check who got what

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recently appointed in-charge and co-in-charge leaders for 23 states and union territories nationwide. This strategic move includes prominent figures like Sambit Patra, who has been entrusted with coordinating activities in the Northeast region following his recent elevation as an MP.

7. Markets witness 11% surge in one-month post June elections

The Indian markets have indeed experienced a significant surge, rising by 11% in one month following the June elections. This uptick can be attributed to several factors, including political stability, investor confidence, and positive economic indicators. 

8. Holding up her boss's pajamas: Mahua Moitra's controversial remark creates stir

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has ignited a controversy with her crude remark against National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma. The incident unfolded when Moitra commented on a video showing Sharma arriving at the Hathras stampede site with a man holding an umbrella for her, questioning why Sharma couldn't carry her own umbrella. Notably, she commented on Thursday.

9. Landmark decision! Orissa HC allows maternity leave to woman attaining motherhood through surrogacy

In a landmark decision, the Orrisa High Court has granted maternity leave to a woman employee who has attained motherhood through surrogacy. The verdict from the court has come during the hearing of a case where the court announced that motherhood through ‘surrogacy’ is also entitled to avail the benefit of maternity leave as it is not only beneficial for the concerned woman but also need for a healthy upbringing of the newborn child. 

10. Bihar suspends 11 engineers after over 10 bridges collapse in 15 days

Eleven engineers from Bihar's water resources department have been suspended following a series of bridge collapses across the state. The department announced this action after more than10 bridges fell within a span of 15 days, alarming officials and residents alike.