1. NDAs Om Birla reappointed as Lok Sabha speaker Defeats Congress candidate K SureshBJP nominee Om Birla has been re-elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker. The NDA candidate was favoured to retain the position with a majority of verbal votes. Birla served as Speaker in the previous Lok Sabha, and after his victory, he is the first person to hold the post for a second term in 25 years. #WATCH | BJP MP Om Birla occupies the Chair of Lok Sabha Speaker after being elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accompany him to the Chair. pic.twitter.com/zVU0G4yl0d— ANI (@ANI) June 26, 20242. I hope you will allow us to speak: Rahul Gandhi on re-election of Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker | VIDEORahul Gandhi, who is now the Leader of Opposition, congratulated BJP MP Om Birla for being selected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha for the second time. While speaking in the Parliament, Gandhi said, “I am confident that you will allow us to speak.3. Hero for some, enemy for many: Julian Assange is back home after 14 yearsAfter fourteen long years of battling with the administrations across nations, major geopolitical lobbyists, envious take from world leaders, Julian Assanges flight finally touched down Australias capital Canberra. His family and hordes of supporters were eagerly waiting for him to finally come back home.⚡️Julian Assange reunites with his wife and father in Canberra pic.twitter.com/Y41hQ0377J— RT (@RT_com) June 26, 20244. Liquor Policy Case: Arvind Kejriwal sent to CBI custodyChief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on Wednesday in connection with the liquor policy case. This followed the Rouse Avenue Courts permission to the agency to examine the AAP leader in court. Kejriwal has been remanded in CBI custody for three days and is scheduled to appear before the court on June 29 at 7 pm.5. Three terrorists killed in fierce encounter with security forces in J&Ks Doda In a gunfight, three terrorists met their end in a forest area of Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district during a fierce encounter with security forces on Wednesday. The operation, which commenced at around 9:50 AM in Bajaad village, Gandoh area, marked an escalated phase in the ongoing efforts to curb terrorist activities in the region.#BREAKING: Three Pakistan sponsored terrorists killed in Doda encounter with Indian Army and J&K Police in Jammu & Kashmir. Intelligence agencies suspect 4 more terrorists on the run in the area. M4 Carbine Assault Rifle recovered from the neutralised terrorists. pic.twitter.com/EFI3RHI30l— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) June 26, 20246. Bengaluru court rejects Prajwal Revannas bail plea in sexual assault caseA Bengaluru court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of suspended JDS leader Prajwal Revanna, who faces serious charges of rape and sexual assault in multiple cases across Karnataka. Revanna, the former MP for Hassan, is currently in the custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate the allegations against him.7. Pakistan deputy PMs positive message to India: Calls for good neighbourly relationsAddressing the strained history between Pakistan and India, Ishaq Dar underscored Pakistans openness to constructive engagement but firmly rejected unilateral approaches or hegemonic actions from India. He referenced the downgrading of diplomatic ties following Indias revocation of Article 370 in August 2019.8. Black magic Why did President Muizzu arrested his own ministerMohammad Muizzu, the President of Maldives, has recently stirred controversy with his policies and actions, particularly concerning relations with India. Since assuming office, Muizzu has faced criticism for allegedly favoring China over India, a shift that has strained diplomatic ties between Maldives and its neighboring giant.9. European woman kisses shoes of immigrants: Macron says civil war, Musk says World War Z | Disgraceful videos surfacePresident Emmanuel Macron said that the far-right and far-left parties in Frances upcoming legislative elections are causing division among the people on Monday evening. He warned that these extreme parties could even lead to a civil war, during an interview on the Generation Do It Yourself podcast.A woman kissed the shoes of African immigrants. pic.twitter.com/6f18m7X3yp— Daily Reports (@dailyreportsx) June 26, 202410. Rain threatens IND vs ENG T20 World Cup semi-final: Whats at stakeTeam India is gearing up for an intense clash against England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled for Thursday, June 27 at Providence Stadium, Guyana. This match is anticipated to be a thrilling showdown between two formidable white-ball teams.Guyana: At Providence Stadium, 24 hours before the IND vs ENG semifinal, the square is covered. Despite overnight and morning rain, conditions arent so bad. But more rain is expected today. (Via Vikrant Gupta) #INDvsENG #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Wo4feEbc79— Waheed Malik (@waheed__malik) June 26, 2024