| PM congratulates Kovind on being sworn in as Prez
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 Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Ram Nath Kovind on being sworn in as the President. Kovind was today sworn in as the 14th president of India. "Very inspiring address by President Kovind, which beautifully summed up the essence of India's strengths, democracy & diversity," Modi said in a tweet. "Congratulations to Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji on taking oath as the President of India," the prime minister said. Kovind was sworn in by Chief Justice of India J S Khehar in the Central Hall of Parliament.
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| Nelson Mandela Foundation, executors denounce book on Madiba
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 The Nelson Mandela Foundation and the executors of the iconic anti-apartheid leader's estate have denounced a controversial new book written by the former South African president's Indian-origin physician, accusing him of "inaccuracies" and "unlawful conduct". 'Mandela's Last Years' was written by the Nobel laureate's doctor of almost 10 years -- Vejay Ramlakan. Ramlakan, a former South African military doctor who was Mandela's physician during the last months of his life, has claimed that he received permission for the book from the Mandela family but refused to say who exactly authorised him. Mandela family spokesman Mandla Mandela and Mandela's widow Graca Machel are taking legal advice, saying they had not granted the permission. Just hours after it hit the stands, publisher Penguin Random House withdrew the book in which Ramlakan graphically details the last days of his charge amid allegations of him having breached doctor-patient confidentiality. "We believe that the book ..
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| Neeraj to put WBC title on line in Vijender fight night
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 WBC Asia Pacific welterweight champion Neeraj Goyat will join Vijender Singh in putting his title on the line during the 'Battleground Asia' fight night where Olympians Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar will make their professional debuts on August 5. In the double title fight, WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion Vijender will take on Chinese No.1 and WBO Oriental Super Middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali in a winner-takes-all main event. The other two key boxers Akhil Kumar (Junior Welterweight - 63.5 Kg) will take on Australian TY Gilchrist and Jitender Kumar (Lightweight - 61.2 Kgs) will face Thanet Likhitkamporn from Thailand in their debut fights. Neeraj, on the other hand, will be looking to defend his title belt against Allan Tanada of Philippines in a 10-round contest. The others joining the fight card are Pardeep Kharera, Dharmender Grewal and Kuldeep Dhanda. The 26-year-old Neeraj has fought 12 bouts with an experience of 71 rounds under his .
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| Truimph launches Tiger Explorer XCx priced at Rs 18.75 lakh
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 British niche bike maker Truimph today launched its new model Tiger Explorer XCx in India priced at Rs 18.75 lakh (pan India). The Explorer XCx is powered by a 1,215cc triple engine and has features such as ABS and traction control, Triumph Motorcycles India said in a statement. Commenting on the launch, Triumph Motorcycles India Managing Director Vimal Sumbly said with its state-of-the-art features and rider focused technology, the Tiger Explorer XCx is suited for both on and off road riding, ensuring superb stability and control. He said the Triumph Tiger family has been pivotal in building the adventure riding category and culture in India. The model features an inertial measurement unit that uses sensors to monitor and respond to the bike's movement status to calculate the lean angle. This measurement ensures greater stability by optimising performance of the ABS and traction control systems, the statement said. Triumph has over 4,000 customers in ...
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| RS adjourned till 2 PM
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 Rajya Sabha was today adjourned till 2 PM and the Question Hour not taken up to enable the members participate in the swearing-in ceremony of the new President, after half an hour of Zero Hour proceedings. However before Deputy Chairman P J Kurien adjourned the proceedings, Rajeev Shukla (Cong) said it was known that the President will take oath today. "Why were the questions accepted when it was known that the House will be adjourned," he said. Kurien said Shukla has raised very important point and agreed that today's Question Hour will be lost. However, he asked "who are responsible for many other days (for disruptions)? He should also explain who is responsible." Anand Sharma (Cong) said since the swearing-in timing was known, the Question Hour should not have been mentioned in the list of business for the day. "Because of the swearing-in, we cannot ask questions (that have been given and admitted by the government)," he said. Earlier, members mourned the passing away of ...
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| Women's team wicketkeeper offered DSP post by HP government
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 The Himachal Pradesh government has offered the post of DSP to Indian women's cricket team wicketkeeper Sushma Verma after the side's very impressive outing in the ICC World Cup. India lost to England by nine runs in the final at the Lord's. In a statement released here today, Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said, "Being proud of her achievement in the international cricket arena the state government has offered the post of deputy superintendent to Sushma Verma." Hailing from Himri Panchayat in Shimla rural, Shushma is a wicketkeeper.
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| 19 rescued from flood-hit areas of Rajasthan
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 Rescue operations today resumed in rain-hit areas of Rajasthan's Jalore district where 19 people have been rescued from inundated areas. Seven persons, who had taken shelter on a tree, were airlifted by rescue teams. Relief operations are also taking place in Jalore, Sirohi and Pali districts which are facing flood-like situation due to incessant rainfall. "Rescue operations resumed today in Jalore where columns of the Army and NDRF teams have been deployed. One NDRF team is in Pali and two NDRF and one SDRF team is in Sirohi.Food packets and water bottles are being dispatched for villages which are surrounded by water," Hemant Gera, Secretary- Disaster Management and Relief Department, told PTI. Jalore Collector Laxminarayan Soni said where airlifting people is not possible, boats of NDRF are being dispatched to rescue them. "Besides, packets of food and water bottles are being distributed in localities and villages which are inundated and efforts to rescue people from such ...
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