From VIP chief's father murdered to Doda encounter claiming lives of 4 army personnel: Today's top 10 morning news headlines

1. VIP party chief Mukesh Sahani's father found murdered in Bihar

In a shocking development, Jitan Sahani, the father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani, was brutally murdered at their ancestral home in Bihar's Darbhanga district. His mutilated body was discovered on a bed this morning, prompting a swift response from local authorities.

Bihar | Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani's father was killed at his residence in Darbhanga last night; Probe underway, say local police.

— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2024

2. Doda encounter claims lives of Army Captain, 3 soldiers, manhunt for terrorists intensifies

Four Army personnel, including Captain Brijesh Thapa, were killed during a fierce gunfight with terrorists in Doda district in three weeks. This attack is the third major terror incident in the Jammu region within three weeks. The terrorists involved are believed to be part of the Pakistan-based banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).

3. Farmers gear up for Delhi march as Haryana ordered to clear roadblocks

Once obstacles at the Shambhu border, which divides Haryana and Punjab, are removed by the Haryana government, protesting farmers will march to Delhi. The president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, Ekta Sidhupur, Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, told the media that their nonviolent demonstrations will continue at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan or Jantar Mantar. 

4. Ghar mein ghus kar marenge? Owaisi mocks PM Modi's claim after Doda encounter

Asaduddin Owaisi, the chief of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), slammed the Narendra Modi government following a deadly gunbattle in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, where four Army soldiers, including a Major, lost their lives. Owaisi criticized PM Modi's previous statements on tackling terrorism. He said, "PM Modi used to say Ghar mein ghus kar marenge. What is this then? This is a failure of the government. They are unable to control terrorism. Whatever has happened in Doda is very dangerous."

#WATCH | On 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi says, "PM Modi used to say 'Ghar mein ghus kar marenge'. What is this then? This is a failure of the government. They are unable to control terrorism. Whatever has happened in Doda is very… pic.twitter.com/EVkd9CiekR

— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2024

5. BMW hit-and-run case: Mihir Shah sent to judicial custody for 14 days

Mihir Shah, the primary suspect in the Worli hit-and-run incident, was placed in judicial custody for 14 days on Tuesday. Shah was arrested on July 9, after accusations of crashing his BMW into a scooter, which killed a woman.

6. Puja Khedkar's IAS training halted with immediate effect by LBSNAA

Puja Khedkar, an IAS officer trainee entangled in controversy, has terminated her training (Puja Khedkar IAS training revoked). The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), situated in Mussoorie, has canceled Puja's Maharashtra training program effective immediately. She has received a notification asking her to return to the academy.

Maharashtra: Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar relieved from District Training Program of State Government of Maharashtra.

The letter from Nitin Gadre, Additional Chief Secretary (P) reads, "...LBSNAA, Mussoorie has decided to keep your District Training Program on hold and… pic.twitter.com/IHXw8ZOhmw

— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2024

7. Oman: Gunfire kills six including one Indian near Mosque area

The Indian embassy in Muscat, the capital of Oman, announced on Tuesday that a shooting outside a Shiite mosque in the city claimed the lives of at least six people, including an Indian national.

Following the shooting incident reported in Muscat city on 15 July, Foreign Ministry of Sultanate of Oman has informed that one Indian national has lost his life & another is injured. Embassy offers its sincere condolences & stands ready to offer all assistance to the families.

— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) July 16, 2024

8. Lawmaker Roberta Metsola lawmaker re-elected as president of European Parliament

Roberta Metsola, a prominent Maltese politician, has been re-elected as the President of the European Parliament. Metsola received a resounding majority of 562 votes out of the 720-seat parliament during its first session in Strasbourg, France, with new MEPs in attendance.

9. Donald Trump officially nominated for president, selects JD Vance as Republican vice presidential candidate

Former President Donald Trump has become the official Republican presidential nominee, and he has chosen Ohio US Senator JD Vance to join him as his vice presidential running mate for the upcoming election. The decision was unveiled at the Republican Party's national convention kickoff held at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum.

10. Alcohol at your doorstep: Swiggy, Zomato to start online deliveries soon

Online food delivery platforms like Swiggy, and Zomato are planning to soon start alcohol delivery services in several states across India. According to the sources, the platforms will deliver low-alcohol drinks like beer, wine and ciders.