Evening news wrap: Rajya Sabha to debate Pahalgam attack in 16 hour session; India ends 5-year freeze on visas for China & more
The Rajya Sabha will hold a 16-hour debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and
Operation Sindoor
next week after persistent Opposition demands. In a significant diplomatic move, India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from July 24, easing post-Galwan tensions.
Meanwhile, In cricket, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal held steady against England, despite pressure from Brydon Carse's tight bowling, with more updates to follow.
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Sabha to hold 16-hour debate on Pahalgam Attack, Operation Sindoor next week
The Rajya Sabha is scheduled to hold a 16-hour discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor next Tuesday, after repeated adjournments over the issue.
The Upper House witnessed continuous disruptions as Opposition MPs insisted on an immediate debate, ultimately leading to an early adjournment of the day's proceedings.
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India to resume tourist visas for Chinese citizens after 5-year pause, easing post-Galwan tensions
India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals starting July 24, the Indian embassy in Beijing announced. This marks the first time in five years that such visas will be granted, signaling a thaw in relations strained by the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes and ongoing trade tensions.
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Ghaziabad man arrested for operating fake foreign embassy, promising jobs abroad
A man from Ghaziabad has been arrested for running a fake embassy and posing as a diplomat from the fictitious country of 'West Arctica.' The accused, Harsh Vardhan Jain, a resident of Kavi Nagar, was taken into custody on Tuesday by Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force (STF). According to officials, Jain was allegedly operating as a broker, deceiving individuals and companies with false promises of overseas job placements.
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Gujarat ATS nabs 4 suspected AQIS terrorists; details awaited
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four suspected terrorists with alleged ties to al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), officials said. ATS DIG Sunil Joshi confirmed the arrests, adding that more details regarding the module and its operations will be disclosed in an upcoming press conference.
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IND vs ENG: Rahul, Jaiswal steady as Carse applies pressure with varied pace
Brydon Carse gives away just 5 runs in the 20th over. KL Rahul, batting fluently, collects three runs with a flick through midwicket, prompting a sharp diving effort from Jofra Archer near the boundary. Yashasvi Jaiswal, on 19 from 56 balls, has a close call when a top-edged pull lands short of fine leg. Carse varies his lengths well, using short balls and surface movement to trouble the batters, but Rahul and Jaiswal maintain composure to build a solid opening stand.
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