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Eknath Shinde will be sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister at 7.30 pm today: Devendra Fadnavis. (PTI)

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis stakes claim to form the government. (NDTV)

Economy remains on path of recovery, though inflationary pressures, external spillovers and geopolitical risks warrant careful handling. Banks, non-banking financial institutions have sufficient capital buffers to withstand shocks. Financial system is well-capitalised, returning to profitability. Cryptocurrencies are clear danger; anything that derives value based on make believe, without any underlying, is just speculation. As financial system gets increasingly digitalised, cyber risks are growing and need special attention: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. (PTI)

"We're waiting for the National Investigation Agency to step in... hoping that the issue is addressed soon": Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. (NDTV)

Russian lawmakers toughen legislation on foreign media. (AFP)

Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde landed at Mumbai airport from Goa. (ANI)

Punjab Assembly passes resolution against Centre's Agnipath defence recruitment scheme. (PTI)

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot meets the family members of Kanhaiya Lal, who was killed by two men on June 28 in Udaipur. (ANI)

Out of 115 nomination papers received for presidential poll, 28 were rejected on presentation itself. Of remaining 87 papers of candidates for presidential poll, 79 were rejected for not meeting required criteria: RS Secretary General PC Mody. (PTI)

China's Xi arrives in Hong Kong for handover anniversary. (AFP)

Maharashtra | Andheri Subway in Mumbai temporarily closed due to waterlogging. Traffic diverted to Gokhale Road. Commuters are requested to take note: Mumbai Traffic Police. (ANI)

IMD declares arrival of monsoon in Delhi-NCR. (PTI)

Udaipur tailor's murder: Hundreds march in protest. (NDTV)

"I feel Uddhav Thackeray should've faced the trust vote but he gave his farewell speech at the end of the Cabinet meet itself. He is a sensitive, simple person. He did not like a few things, so he resigned": Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat. (ANI)

Maharashtra Political Crisis | Eknath Shinde holds 'legislature party meeting' with rebel MLAs. (NDTV)

Bihar | Waterlogging in parts of Patna after rain lashed the city. (ANI)

Sensex rises 266.59 points to 53,293.56 in early trade; Nifty gains 70.6 points to 15,869.70. (PTI)

Single day rise of 18,819 new coronavirus infections, 39 fatalities push India's tally of cases to 4,34,52,164, death toll to 5,25,116:Govt. (PTI)

Rupee opens 11 paise higher at 78.92 against US dollar. (PTI)

Udaipur beheading case | Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot appeals to people to maintain peace. "I want to assure you that no criminal will be spared irrespective of any religion or community," he tweets. (ANI)

Maharashtra Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagwat informs all state MLAs that as per Governor's orders, there's no need for a floor test now, so today's special session will not be convened. (ANI)