Mumbai Halts To Give Hero's Welcome To World Champions

 The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further on Thursday, with six more people losing their lives and over 21 lakh people affected across 29 districts as major rivers continued to surge above danger levels, according to an official bulletin.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said among the six fatalities, four were from Golaghat and one each from Dibrugarh and Charaideo, taking the death toll from this year's floods, landslides, and storms to 62.

A total of 21,13,204 people have been affected across 29 districts, with 57,018 hectares of cropland inundated. The worst-hit districts include Dhubri with 6,48,806 affected, Darrang with 1,90,261, Cachar with 1,45,926, Barpeta with 1,31,041, and Golaghat with 1,08,594 affected people, the report said.

 President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday prorogued both Houses of Parliament on the completion of the first session after the formation of the new government.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the president, on the recommendation of the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, has prorogued both Houses of Parliament, which were adjourned sine die.

The lower house of Parliament was adjourned sine die on July 2 after the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha.

The 264th session of the Rajya Sabha was adjourned on July 3.

The Budget Session of Parliament is expected to be held from July 22.

An 18-year-old man was seriously injured while traveling to south Mumbai by train to watch the victory parade of the T20 Cricket World Cup-winning Indian team on Thursday evening, police said.

Atharva Rangle put out his hand while standing in the door of a train compartment and was hit by a pole alongside the track near Charni Road station, said an official.

He was rushed to hospital and undergoing treatment, the official added. 

Team India arrives at the Taj hotel in Mumbai after the victory parade

Youngsters at Marine Drive in Mumbai sang songs for Team India and raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'

Speaking on team India's victory, BCCI Treasurer Ashish Shelar told ANI, "The love, sympathy, oneness, Mumbai showed today...lakhs of people came here today to congratulate team India. I want to thank Mumbaikars, Police and our players..."

India swells with Pride! Indian cricket team returns after winning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, receives hero's welcome 
 

Virat Kohli wraps himself in Tricolour, Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid share a hug 
 

Rousing welcome for Team India at Wankhede Stadium! 
 

Hardik Pandya raises the trophy at the Wankhede as rest of the players begin to take their seats. 

Indian Cricket players dance to the tunes of dhol at Wankhede Stadium at an event being held here after their victory parade to celebrate their T20 World Cup victory.

Euphoria grips Mumbai! Team India reaches the iconic Wankhede stadium. 
 

Stage set for the grandest felicitation ceremony!

T20 stars illuminate the night at Wankhede

All roads lead to Marine Drive for the spectacular Victory Parade 
 

The Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid moment at Team India's Victory Parade that broke the internet 

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "A warm welcome is being given to Team India in Mumbai. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India has set a record. India won the cup after 17 years. Mumbaikars are welcoming the team with great enthusiasm. Everyone should take care of themselves. The administration and police have arranged. I discussed it with the police, I am in touch with the police..."

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his happiness on the homecoming of team India after the historic win in the T20 World Cup. “Warm welcome is being given to Team India in Mumbai,” he said. 

A man climbed a tree to get a closer look at Team India
 

The bus carrying T20 World Cup winning Team India enters Wankhede Stadium 

Team India greets fans as it conducts their victory parade in Mumbai.

Chants echo as the T20 World Cup champions caravan moves forward

"India, India" chants welcome the Champions' wagon

Indians use their phone's flashlights to catch a glimpse of World Cup champions

Queen's Necklace dazzles with the World Cup champions

India's World Cup stars shine brighter than ever

Celebrations galore atop the Team India bus 

Team India conducts its victory parade en route Wankhede Stadium

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli show the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy to the fans who have gathered to see them hold their victory parade, in Mumbai.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lift the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy 

Mumbai: Team India conduct its victory parade and celebrate as they head to Wankhede Stadium. 

Mumbai immersed in World Cup victory fervour! 
 

India Bleeds Blue! Watch Team India's victory lap from Marine Drive to Wankhede. Sea of fans throng to welcome the World Champions 

Mumbai welcomes team India with open arms

Spectacular homecoming for Team India in Mumbai. The Moment a billion Indians waited for is finally here! 
 

Men In Blue lifts the World Cup high! Dravid, Rohit, Kohli, Hardik & Team dance during victory parade as Mumbai comes to standstill 
 

Men In Blue lifts the World Cup high

Dravid, Rohit, Kohli, Hardik & Team dance during victory parade

As Rohit Sharma’s champions hit the roads of  Mumbai’s Marine Drive, stunning visuals from the Queen’s Necklace emerge

Team India victory lap begins in sea of blue in Mumbai! 

Maximum Josh! India is brimming with emotions as World Cup Champions come home 
 

Wait is over! India finally celebrates homecoming of World Cup champions during the Victory Parade in Mumbai 
 

Team India's bus parade visuals in Mumbai's Marine Drive 

Wankhede Stadium where the stage is all set to welcome T20 World Cup champions, Team India. The victory parade of the team will culminate here at the Stadium.

Mumbai: Residents of a flat at Marine Drive display a giant Tricolour as they await the arrival of Team India. The team's victory parade will begin shortly. 
 

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has given directions to the Mumbai Police Commissioner to ensure that there is no mismanagement of traffic or inconvenience to the Indian Cricket Fans gathered at Marine drive and Wankhede Stadium. Police are directed by CM to ensure proper crowd and traffic management today at the marine drive and around: CMO, Maharashtra 
 

Cricketer Hardik Pandya lifts up the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy and shows to the crowd at Mumbai Airport, as Team India arrives in the city.

Team India leaves from Mumbai airport. They will have their victory parade in the city, shortly.

Jaishankar steers India’s diplomatic course at SCO Summit in Kazakhastan, meets world leaders 

Cricket fans dance and celebrate outside Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as they await the arrival of Team India. The #T20WorldCup2024 champion's victory parade will be held from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium later this evening.

“We are inquiring about 'Bhole Baba's' criminal history. Permission for the event was not taken in his name,”said the UP police on Thursday. 

“When the stampede occurred the six servitors who are now arrested had run away from the site,” said UP police. 

Rs 1 lakh reward is being announced on the arrest of the main accused Prakash Madhukar. Soon, a non-bailable warrant will be issued against him. We will also investigate if this incident occurred due to a conspiracy."

On Hathras stampede incident, Aligarh IG Shalabh Mathur says, "...Six people including four men and two women have been arrested in the incident. They all are members of the organising committee and worked as 'Sevadars'."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official visit to Russia and Austria from July 8 to 10, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.

The State Governor CP Radhakrishnan appoints Hemant Soren as the nominated Chief Minister and invites him to take the oath. Hemant Soren is to be sworn in as CM of Jharkhand at 5 pm today.

"Economic development requires robust connectivity. That can also pave the way for cooperation and trust between our societies. Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for connectivity and infrastructure projects. So too are non-discriminatory trade rights and transit regimes. The SCO needs to deliberate seriously on these aspects. 

The 21st century is the century of technology. We have to make technology creative and apply it to the welfare and progress of our societies. India is among the countries to formulate a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence and the launch of an AI Mission. Our commitment to ‘AI for All’ is also reflected in working within the SCO framework on a Roadmap on AI cooperation," PM Modi’s remarks at the SCO summit which were delivered by EAM Dr S Jaishankar.

Police detained several members of Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha (BJYM) while they were protesting against Rahul Gandhi's remark in parliament.

On the Hathras Stampede Accident, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal says, "It was an unfortunate incident. The leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha (Rahul Gandhi) is planning to visit Hathras. He will go there and interact with the people who are affected..."

A tragic road accident occurred on the Delhi-Moradabad highway. After the driver lost control, the car crossed the divider and collided with a Roadways bus. The accident resulted in the death of 4 people at the scene, with 3 others seriously injured and admitted to the hospital for treatment. 

A female staff member of the West Bengal Raj Bhavan, who has accused Governor CV Ananda Bose of sexual harassment, has approached the Supreme Court. She is challenging the immunity granted to the governor under Article 361 of the Constitution.

Raj Bhavan has invited the leaders of the INDI alliance for a meeting at 12:30 pm today. MM executive president Hemant Soren, state Congress president Rajesh Thakur and RJD leader Satyanand Bhokta will go to Raj Bhawan. Yesterday, Jharkhand CM Champai Soren resigned and submitted his resignation to the Governor. Following this, Hemant Soren staked his claim to form the new government.

Agriculture and Rural Minister Kirodilal Meena has resigned from the post of minister in the Rajasthan government. 

Actor Darshan and 16 others judicial custody in Renukaswamy's murder case comes to an end today. Jail authorities to produce Darshan and others via video conferencing before the judge.

"The government is constantly trying to normalise the situation in Manipur. Incidents of violence are constantly decreasing there and trust in the peace initiative is increasing," PM Modi.

Police in Mainpuri district conducted a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust for 'Bhole Baba', who organised the ‘Satsang’ in Hathras, where a stampede tragically claimed 123 lives today.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, in Astana.

Ministry of Home Affairs notifies the appointment of Lok Sabha MP Bansuri Swaraj as a member of the New Delhi Municipal Council.

Police have made elaborate security arrangements for the road show of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team on Thursday evening in Mumbai where a large number of fans are expected to gather to watch the procession. The victorious team, which returned to the country on Thursday morning, will take part in an open bus road show followed by a felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium in south Mumbai. The victory procession will be held between 5 and 7 pm from Nariman Point to the Wankhede Stadium.

Indian Army Chief, Gen Upendra Dwivedi chaired a high-level Joint Security Review Meeting at Nagrota, in his first visit to Jammu & Kashmir along with Northern Army Commander, Commanders of 15, 16 & 9 Corps,  Director General JK Police, Additional DG CRPF, heads of Intelligence Agencies and representatives of Security Forces from the UT of J&K. The deliberations focused on the prevailing security dynamics in the region. The Security Review underscored the imperative of synergy & seamless coordination between all armed forces and security agencies to maintain peace and stability in the region.

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), met with General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of the Army Staff, Bangladesh Army, at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka. The leaders discussed the longstanding and robust ties between their nations and explored initiatives to enhance defence cooperation. They also considered further opportunities in training and joint exercises between the armed forces of Bangladesh and India, according to the Indian Navy.

 Virat Kohli's family at ITC Maurya in Delhi. Men's Indian Cricket Team is at the hotel as they arrive in Delhi from Barbados after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.

Indian Cricket Team Captain Rohit Sharma along with his family at ITC Maurya Hotel in Delhi, after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.

 Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya and Team reached ITC Maurya Hotel in Delhi, after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.

The flood situation in Assam continued to deteriorate with eight more people losing their lives and more than 16.25 lakh people reeling under the deluge across 27 districts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), two persons died at Tezpur revenue circle of Sonitpur district, while one each drowned at Mayong of Morigaon, Naharkatia of Dibrugarh, Pub Mangaladi of Darrang, Dergaon of Golaghat, Halem of Biswanath and Margherita of Tinsukia.

Rohit Sharma lifts the trophy for the fans gathered at Delhi airport. 

The Men's Indian Cricket Team is en route to ITC Maurya after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. India defeated South Africa by 7 runs on June 29 in Barbados.