Morning Digest: Two soldiers feared killed in Kulgam encounter; high-level visit from new U.K. government soon, and more
The Hindu
The Hindu’s Morning Digest on July 7, 2024, gives a select list of stories to start the day
Four terrorists dead in encounter at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam; two soldiers feared killed
Two anti-militancy operations at separate locations continued late on Saturday night in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Preliminary reports suggested four militants and two soldiers were killed in the ongoing operations.
“Security forces had received information about the movement of militants. A target house was cordoned off when the hiding militants opened fire in Chingam in Kulgam’s Frisal area. The operation is not over yet,” Inspector General of Police (IGP) V.K. Birdi said on Saturday night.
High-level visit from new U.K. government soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, a day after the Labour Party came to power on the back of a massive mandate. Sources said New Delhi was preparing for a high-level visit from the new government in the next few weeks. The election result has not come as a surprise, with polls indicating Mr. Starmer’s win for more than a year, and New Delhi has had several engagements with the Labour Party, particularly in the past few months, sources added.
Centre studying if CAA criteria on documentary proof can be tweaked
The Union Home Ministry is deliberating measures to simplify one of the provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which requires applicants to furnish a document proving he or she is a citizen of Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Afghanistan. The move comes amid several requests and concerns raised by probable beneficiaries, particularly in West Bengal, who had arrived from Bangladesh without any documents.
Pending criminal cases can’t disqualify person from seeking long-term opportunities abroad: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court allows man with pending criminal cases to seek opportunities abroad, orders passport authorities to issue PCC.
ISSF Junior World Championship 2024: Pistol shooter Divanshi’s second gold leads India’s clean sweep
Indian shooter Divanshi secures second gold, leading clean sweep at ISSF Junior World Championship in Peru.
Donald Trump returns to Pennsylvania assassination attempt site for huge rally with Vance, Elon Musk
Former President Donald Trump returns to Butler, Pennsylvania, fulfilling a promise after surviving an assassination attempt.