News highlights of the day: Kerala's monkeypox tally jumps to 3; I&B Ministry announces National Film Awards winners

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Live News Updates July 22: Maruti increases ex-showroom price of Ertiga by ₹6,000

- Maruti Suzuki has increased ex-showroom price of Ertiga by ₹6,000

- Ertiga will now have a starting ex-showroom price of ₹8.41 lakh (CNBC TV18)

Live News Updates July 22: Opposition members walk out of Defence Parliamentary Committee meeting

- Opposition members walk out of Defence Parliamentary Committee meeting alleging they were not allowed to discuss Agnipath scheme: Sources (PTI)

National Film Awards 2020 Live: Best Director winner announced

- Sachidanandan KR wins best director for Malayalam film AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum posthumously at the 68th National Film Awards 2020, in Delhi.

National Film Awards 2020 Live: Best Actress and Best Lyrics winners announced

- Best Actress award goes to Aparna Balamurali for Soorarai Pottru and Award for Best Lyrics goes to Manoj Muntashir for Saina, IB Ministry announed today.

National Film Awards 2020 Live: Award for Best Hindi film, Best Feature Film and Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment winners announced

- Award for Best Hindi film goes to Toolsidas Junior

- Award for Best Feature Film goes to Soorarai Pottru (Tamil)

- Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment goes to Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior announced the IB Ministry today.

National Film Awards 2020 Live: Best film on Social Issues winner announced

- Best film on Social Issues award goes to 'Justice Delayed but Delivered' & Three Sisters, the IB Ministry announced today.

National Film Awards 2020 Live: Best Music Direction winner announced

- Best Music Direction award goes to Vishal Bhardwaj for '1232 Kilometers Marenge To Wahin Jaakar' announced the IB Ministry today.

National Film Awards 2020 Live: Best Actor winner announced

- Best Actor award goes to Ajay Devgan for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Suriya for Soorarai Pottru announced the IB Ministry today.

Live News Updates July 22: National Film Awards 2020: Best Film, Best Actor and other winners

- The winners of the National Film Awards for 2020are being announced by the Press Information Bureau.

- Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur took to his Twitter on Friday morning to inform that the awards will be announced on Friday evening

- This is the first time in two years that the awards will be presented in a physical ceremony.

Live News Updates July 22: 4 crore beneficiaries havn't taken single dose of COVID-19 vaccine as on July 18: Government

- An estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine as on July 18, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.

- A total of 1,78,38,52,566 vaccine doses (97.34 percent) have been administered free of cost in Government Covid Vaccination Centres (CVCs) till July 18, she said in a written reply.

- "As on 18th July, an estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of Covid vaccine,” she said in response to a question on the number and percentage of people who have not taken even a single dose. (PTI)

Shops to display names in Marathi: SC notice to Maharashtra government on plea against state government's rule

- The Supreme Court Friday sought responses from Maharashtra and others on a plea challenging a Bombay High Court which refused to quash the state government’s rule mandating shops and establishments to display their names in Marathi (Devanagari script) language.

- A bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy issued notice to the Maharashtra government, Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and others on an appeal filed by the Federation of Retail Traders Welfare Association challenging the February 23, 2022 order of the high court.

- The high court had noted that there was no bar on using any other language on their display board and the rule only mandated the shop’s name to be displayed in Marathi. Read more.

Live News Updates July 22: Amravati chemist murder case | NIA produced 7 accused in Umesh Kolhe murder case

- National Investigation Agency produced seven accused in Umesh Kolhe murder case in Amravati, in a special NIA court.

- The court sent the accused to judicial custody for 14 days. (ANI)

Over 2000 trains cancelled during Agnipath protests between June 15 and June 23: Railway Minister

- More than 2000 trains were affected due to the Agnipath protests across the country, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Parliament on Friday.

- In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, he said 2132 trains were cancelled between June 15 and June 23.

- Vaishnaw also said that separate data regarding amount of refund granted to passengers due to disruption of rail services on account of public disorder consequent to agitations like those held after launching of Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces, is not maintained. Read more.

Live News Updates July 22: Lok Sabha passes Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022

- Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, which seeks to extend the application of domestic laws to research stations set up by India in the Antarctic region.

- Soon after the Bill was passed, the House was adjourned for the day to meet again on Monday at 2 p.m.

- As soon as the House reassembled at 2 pm on Friday following the second adjournment of the day, the Indian Antarctica Bill, 2022 was taken up for discussion after Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh moved it for consideration.

- The Bill seeks to extend the application of domestic laws to research stations set up by India in the Antarctic region. India has two active research stations in the Antarctic — Maitri and Bharti — where scientists are involved in research. (PTI)

Live News Updates July 22: DroupadiMurmu as President has further bolstered people's trust in India's Constitution & democracy: Uttarakhand CM PS Dhami

- Election of Droupadi Murmu as President of the country has further bolstered people's trust in India's Constitution & democracy.

- She represents a large section that had always been deprived, backward and at the end of society. That section is rejoicing

- This has sent a good message, it has made it clear that anybody can reach the highest post in India. All the sections are rejoicing: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (ANI)

Live News Updates July 22: Dinesh Gunawardena appointed Sri Lanka's PM as 18-member Cabinet swears in

- Dinesh Gunawardena, a veteran politician and a close ally of the Rajapaksa family, was appointed on Friday as Sri Lanka’s prime minister as President Ranil Wickremesinghe swore in his 18-member Cabinet in the hope of ending the political instability and the unprecedented economic crisis in the country.

- The Cabinet was sworn in on Wickremesinghe’s first day in office. The Cabinet was sworn in on Wickremesinghe’s first day in office.

- Apart from Prime Minister Gunawardena, there are 17 other ministers in the Cabinet.

- Ali Sabry, who earlier headed the finance ministry, was appointed as foreign minister. Prime minister Gunawardena has been given an additional portfolio of Public Administration Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government. (PTI)

We released the results ahead of expected date," Controller of Examinations, CBSE

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-"We had to prepare the results based on the Term-1 & Term-2 exams. We released the results ahead of expected date. We always try to declare the results in time so that students can take admissions in a hassle-free manner," Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE

(ANI)

Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day

-Lok Sabha adjourned for day after passing Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022; to meet again at 2 PM on Monday

(PTI)

Live News Updates July 22: Encounter case: SC directs UP govt to take appropriate action on recommendations of inquiry panel set up to probe Dubey killing

Live News Updates July 22: One more monkeypox case confirmed in Kerala, says state Health Minister Veena George

-One more monkeypox case confirmed in Kerala, saidstate Health Minister Veena George on Friday.

- This is the third case to emerge from state. (PTI)

Sri Lankan Army completely takes over the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo

-Sri Lankan Army completely takes over the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

-Forensic and Crime Scene officers are present at the Secretariat.

-Huge security was deployed outside Galle Face. Military Armoured vehicles deployed near President's house.

(ANI)

The Delhi Lt Governor has recommended a CBI Probe into CM Arvind Kejriwal's Liquor Policy, CM responds

-The Delhi Lt Governor has recommended a CBI Probe into CM Arvind Kejriwal's Liquor Policy which directly names Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

-"We're not scared of jails, not scared of the noose. They have made several cases against our people. AAP has been growing since its win in Punjab. They cannot see us rise to a national level thus they are resorting to such measures. But nothing will stop us" responded CM Kejriwal

(With inputs from ANI)

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar & Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey jointly signed 'Certification of Election of Droupadi Murmu as next President of India'

-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar & Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey jointly signed 'Certification of Election of Droupadi Murmu as next President of India' after ECI received Return of Election & a Declaration of Result of election from Returning Officer.

(ANI)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm amid ruckus by Opposition

-Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm amid ruckus by Opposition members over issues of inflation.

- Leader of house Piyush Goyal says government ready to discuss issues raised by opposition.

(With inputs from ANI)

We've earned enough for 3-4 generations in the name of Pandit Nehru, Indira Gandhi & Sonia Gandhi: KR Ramesh Kumar

-"We've earned enough for 3-4 generations in the name of Pandit Nehru, Indira Gandhi & Sonia Gandhi. Now time to sacrifice has come. If we are not ready to repay those debts, I am afraid the food we eat will be infested with worms," says Cong leader KR Ramesh Kumar

(ANI)

VP Naidu meets Murmu, compliments on her thumping victory

-Presidential poll results: VP Naidu meets Murmu, compliments on her thumping victory

(ANI)

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

-Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid opposition protests over price rise

(PTI)

Dinesh Guwardena sworn in as 15th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

-Veteran Politician Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as 15th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

(ANI)

Live News Updates July 22: Sri Lanka PM Dinesh Gunawardena's parents fought in India's freedom struggle

-The Prime Minister’s father Philip and mother Kusuma had sneaked into India after escaping from Sri Lanka (then a British colony, Ceylon) during the Second World War, according to a report by News18.

-They had joined the underground activists who were fighting for freedom and evaded arrest for some time. In 1943, both of them were captured by British intelligence who kept them at the Arthur Road jail in Bombay. After a year, they were deported to Sri Lanka and released only after the end of the war.

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Live News Updates July 22: Delhi LG VK Saxena orders CBI probe into alleged violation of excise policy

-Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has recommended a CBI investigation into the alleged violations of the Delhi Excise Policy and "deliberate and gross procedural lapses" made by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is also in charge of the excise
department.

-The CBI inquiry was recommended after a recent report by the Chief Secretary established prima facie violations of GNCTD Act 1991, Transaction of Business Rules (ToBR) 1993, Delhi Excise Act 2009 and Delhi Excise Rules 2010.

-Sisodia's role is under the scanner for alleged deliberate and gross procedural lapses which provided undue benefits to the tender process for liquor licensees for the year 2021-22, sources in the LG office told ANI.

Live News Updates July 22: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid protests by Opposition over price rise

-Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon over ruckus by Opposition members over issues of inflation and misuse of Central agencies.

-Lok Sabha also adjourned until noon today amid protests on price rise by opposition parties. Parliamentary affairs minister says government ready for discussion when finance minister returns after her health recovers.

Live News Updates July 22: I thank those who were not in NDA but voted for Droupadi Murmu: Anurag Thakur

-''I congratulate Droupadi Murmu on her win. I thank those who were not in NDA but voted for her. They rose above their party for the welfare of the country. Seeing a tribal woman rise to the highest post is a welcome sight,'' said Union Minister, Anurag Thakur

Live News Updates July 22: Veteran politician Dinesh Gunawardena appointed Sri Lanka's Prime Minister

-Senior politician Dinesh Gunawardena on Friday took over as Sri Lanka's prime minister as President Ranil Wickremesinghe swore in his new Cabinet.

-A stalwart of Sri Lankan politics, Gunawardena, 73. earlier served as the foreign minister and education minister. He was appointed as Home Minister in April by then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

-The prime minister's post fell vacant after Wickremesinghe, 73, was on Thursday sworn in as the country's eighth president after Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country and then resigned as president.

Live News Updates July 22: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu meets President-elect Droupadi Murmu

-Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu meets President-elect Droupadi Murmu at her residence in Delhi (ANI/Twitter)

Live News Updates July 22: 92.71% students pass CBSE class 12 board exams, girls outshine boys by 3.29%

-The Central Board of Secondary Education on Friday declared its class 12 results in which 92.71 per cent students have cleared the exam. Girls have outperformed boys by 3.29 per cent, the CBSE said.

-Over 33 thousand students have scored marks above 95 per cent while 1.34 lakh students have scored above 90 per cent, the board said. In a first, the board exams were conducted in two terms for the academic session 2021-22.

Live News Updates July 22: Girls outshine boys with pass percentage of 94.54% in class 12 CBSE results

-Girls outshine boys with overall pass percentage of 94.54%, while boys secured 91.25%, according to news agency ANI

Live News Updates July 22: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announces Class 12 results

-Here's where you can check CBSE class 12 results: https://cbseresults.nic.in/

Live News Updates July 22: BJP MP Ravi Kishan to introduce private members' bill on population control 

-BJP Lok Sabha MP Ravi Kishan to introduce Private Members' Bill on population control today

-According to the Census 2011 report, India's population was 1.21 billion at that point of time. The government had deferred the 2021 census due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Live News Updates July 22: Droupadi Murmu a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor: PM Modi

-''Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden,'' wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter.

Live News Updates July 22: Delhi-bound IndiGo flight grounded at Patna after bomb hoax, one passenger detained

-A passenger on IndiGo's Patna-Delhi flight on Thursday claimed that there was a bomb on board, which later turned out to be a hoax, sources said.

-The flight, which was scheduled to depart at 8.20 PM, had to be grounded following the hoax threat, they said.

-All the passengers were safely evacuated. The plane was searched and nothing was found, a source said.

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Live News Updates July 22: India's olympic star Neeraj Chopra qualifies for maiden World Championships final

-Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for his maiden World Championships final with a stunning first attempt throw of 88.39m.

-The 24-year-old Indian, hot favourite for a medal, opened the men's javelin throw Group A qualification round and sent his spear to 88.39m for his third career-best throw, here on Thursday

-The medal round will be held on Sunday (7:05am IST). Those who clear 83.50m or 12 best performers across two qualification round groups qualify for the final.

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Live News Updates July 22: Election Commission to issue certificate of election to Droupadi Murmu today

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