BREAKING: Tata Sons chairman calls Cyrus Mistry's death ‘really tragic’

Palestinian gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying a group of Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, wounding five soldiers, one of them seriously, as well as the civilian bus driver, the Israeli military said.

Chief Justice of India UU Lalit on Sunday said the percentage of lawyers in Parliament was declining, while a majority of the founding fathers associated with the country's Constitution were from the legal profession.

"Our country has seen and benefitted from legal talents, right from its freedom struggle. A lawyer normally has been exposed to the correct way of thinking on how to find solutions for social problems or constitutional issues. He is better equipped than others to deal with situations facing society," the CJI said.

"I am deeply shocked at the untimely passing of Mr. Cyrus Mistry. ...Condolences to the family, I pray to the lord that they find the strength to overcome this great loss."

"May he rest in peace," Banerjee said in a tweet.

More flooding is expected in southern Pakistan, where Lake Manchar swelled from unprecedented monsoon rains that began in mid-June, officials warned on Sunday. The deluge has so far killed nearly 1,300 people.

“ I am deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely demise of Mr. Cyrus Mistry. He had a passion for life, and it is really tragic that he passed away at such a young age. My deepest condolences and prayers for his family in these difficult times” N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons said in a statement.

Maharashtra deputy CM Fadnavis says 'detailed investigations' ordered into Cyrus Mistry's death in car accident.

“The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India’s economic prowess. His passing away is a big loss to the world of commerce and industry. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,” tweets PM Modi.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says "shocked to hear about the passing away of former Tata Sons chief Cyrus Mistry. He was not only a successful entrepreneur but also was seen in the industry as a young, bright & visionary personality. It's a great loss... My heartfelt tribute."

“So shocked to hear of his untimely demise. My heart goes out to his loved ones,” tweets Shashi Tharoor on Cyrus Mistry's death.

“Devastating News My Brother Cyrus Mistry passed away. Can’t believe it. Rest in Peace Cyrus,” tweets Supriya Sule.

Cyrus Mistry dies in a road accident at Charoti in Palghar when his Mercedes was returning from Ahmedabad to Mumbai.

In his first rally since quitting the Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday spelled out the agenda of his yet-to-be-named party -- the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, protection of land and job rights of its residents, and the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits.

India recorded over 1.64 lakh deaths due to suicides in 2021 – an average of nearly 450 daily or 18 every hour, with the figures reaching highest for any calendar year so far, according to official data.

Former Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja has rejected Ramon Magsaysay award for her contributions to preventing COVID-19 and Nipah virus. KK Shailaja stated that she will not be accepting the Ramon Magsaysay award as it is always given to an individual and not any politician.

"We discussed this together as a party and decided not to accept this. The Kerala government's intervention in the health sector were discussed. Also, they said they considered intervention to prevent Covid and Nipah," further said.

“Congress party unites the country. Only Congress workers can save the country. Only the ideology of Congress can bring the country on the path of progress. We will go straight to the public and tell them the truth, whatever is in their heart, they will understand,” tweets Rahul Gandhi.

“Anyone against Modi is attacked; was made to sit for 55 hrs at ED office but want to tell PM, I am not not scared of your ED,” says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at 'Halla Bol' rally.

“Hatred is rising in India.Fear of inflation,unemployment increasing in India,due to this hatred is rising. BJP, RSS dividing the country and creating fear in the country. Only 2 industrialists in the country benefitting from this fear and hatred,” says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at 'Halla Bol' rally

My party will focus on -the restoration of full statehood, right to land and employment to native domicile, says Ghulam Nabi Azad during a public meeting in Jammu.

“We want Rahul Gandhi as president,” says Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, addressing the Halla Bol rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.

Congress leader & MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at Ramlila Maidan for Congress' 'Mahngai par Halla Bol' march.

The deceased girl found hanging from a tree in Jharkhand's Dumka is a minor, tribal girl. Accused Arman Ansari booked under sec 302 of IPC, SC ST & POCSO Act. Matter being investigated. Whether she was pregnant or not will be known once postmortem has been conducted, said SP Dumka.

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi led initiative towards rescuing students of her country who were stuck in eastern Europe following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

In a free-wheeling television interaction with ANI, Prime Minister Hasina, who is set to visit India on Monday, also lavished praise on the Modi government's gesture of providing Covid-19 vaccines to neighbouring countries under its Vaccine Maitri programme when the pandemic was fast-spreading.

The Congress began its ‘Mehngai par halla bol’ rally on Sunday, protesting against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre in an all-out attack over inflation, unemployment and GST hike on essential items. Read full story

India recorded 6,809 new Covid cases and 26 deaths, including five deaths reconciled from Kerala. Active caseload drops to 55,114.