Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Top Ten News (22/07/2014)

1. Former Chief Justices of India R C Lahoti denies Press Council Chairman Markandey Katju's accusations of helping a judge despite serious allegations against him; Law Minister says Government keen to constitute national judicial for appointment of judges; Former Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan terms Katju's allegations over judicial appointments as completely baseless; Former PM Manmohan Singh refuses to comment on the matter.
2. International efforts to broke a ceasefire intensify even as Israel steps up its offensive on Gaza Strip; Five more killed in latest attacks taking the toll to more than 600.
3. Train carrying the remains of victims of the Malaysian aircraft, MH17 arrives in the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine; Black boxes handed over to investigators; United Nations Security Council unanimously calls for an international investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine.
4. PM Narendra Modi today spoke to South Korean President Park Geun-Hye and expressed confidence that the Strategic Partnership between India and Korea will expand in all areas under his leadership.
5. Army jawan killed in an exchange of fire with group of infiltrating militants along the LoC in Akhnoor sector of Jammu district.
6. Indian Army befittingly retaliating to Pakistan’s repeated attempts of ceasefire violations on the LoC, says government.
7. Sri Lankan Navy arrests 38 Indian fishermen and captures nine fishing vessels.
8. Atleast four persons including three foreign advisers killed in a suicide bomb attack at Kabul airport.
9. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recommends sharing of all categories of airwaves held by operators within the circle.
10. 20th Commonwealth Games, begins in Glasgow, Scotland tomorrow.

Source: All India Radio

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