Breaking news LIVE on July 27: ED starts grilling Sonia Gandhi in National Herald case, Cong leaders stage protests

As Sonia Gandhi's ED questioning starts, BJP president JP Nadda slams the protests being conducted by party workers.

#WATCH | Congress protests not 'Satyagrah', but an attempt to hide the truth. They are protesting to protect a family, not the country. Gandhis required to answer the investigation agencies, but they think they are above the law: BJP President JP Nadda pic.twitter.com/ump5p9K8Ff

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022

Tamil Nadu | AIADMK leaders, led by former CM Edappadi Palaniswami, stage a protest in Chennai against the state government over a hike in the power tariff and property tax. pic.twitter.com/hEG1GQudSX

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022

In the backdrop of Sonia Gandhi's ED questioning, four Congress MPs were suspended from the Monsoon session of the Parliament for creating a ruckus at the Lok Sabha gate.

Delhi | Four Congress MPs who are suspended from the Monsoon session for ruckus in the Lok Sabha protest at Gate 1 of the Parliament pic.twitter.com/xRsYUcO1vJ

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022

DG BSF & all ranks express condolences on the sad demise of HC Shishupal Singh & HC Sanwala Ram Vishnoi on 26 July, deployed with UN Peace Keeping Contingent (MONUSCO) in Democratic Republic of Congo: BSF pic.twitter.com/XyZmNeh8lK

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022

Congress leaders begin protesting against the summoning of party president Sonia Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate.

Congress Sevadal workers protest at AICC headquarters in Delhi against the questioning of the party's interim president Sonia Gandhi by the ED pic.twitter.com/uBBMFrv3us

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022

PM Modi extends greetings on CRPF Raising Day 2022

Raising Day greetings to all @crpfindia personnel and their families. This force has distinguished itself for its unflinching courage and distinguished service. The role of CRPF, be it in addressing security challenges or humanitarian challenges is commendable. pic.twitter.com/lIaUp9hRXa

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 27, 2022

Karnataka | Police deployed near government hospital in Puttur, where mortal remains of BJP Yuva Morcha worker Praveen Nettaru have been kept.

He was hacked to death with lethal weapons by unidentified people in Bellare, Dakshina Kannada yesterday. pic.twitter.com/z1df1bobAW

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022

Massive earthquake hits Philippines

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter Scale hit 14 km SE of Dolores, Philippines, at 06:13am today, said the USGS.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter Scale hit 14 km SE of Dolores, Philippines, at 06:13am today: USGS (United States Geological Survey)

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022

The BSF has announced that 2 personnel from the security forces, part of the UN peacekeeping contingent in Congo, have been killed during violent protests.

BSF says its 2 personnel, part of UN peacekeeping contingent in Congo, killed during violent protests

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 26, 2022

5G auction in India

Breaking the 2015 records, the first day of the 5G auction on Tuesday saw the government receive bids of Rs 1.45 lakh crore from the four contenders, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

An encounter has broken out between security forces and unidentified terrorists at Brayihard Kathpora area of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning.

#Encounter has started at Brayihard Kathpora area of #Kulgam. Police and Army on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 26, 2022

Due to heavy rainfall in Rajasthan, the Jodhpur district collector has declared a holiday in all government and private schools today, July 27.

Rajasthan | Jodhpur district collector declares a holiday today (July 27) in all govt & pvt schools in the district, amid heavy rainfall & severe water-logging

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) July 27, 2022

PM Modi to visit Gujarat, Tamil Nadu tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to take a trip to Gujarat on July 28 and 29 to lay the foundation stone of several developmental projects. 

PM Modi to visit Gujarat, Tamil Nadu on July 28-29

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/B8ID5ou7c2#PMModi #gujaratelection #TamilNadu #PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/N2F4bRh2zx

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 27, 2022

Supreme Court hearing on Money Laundering Act today

Supreme Court to deliver verdict on pleas challenging Money Laundering Act today

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/sJ0ltQQjSx#PreventionOfMoneyLaunderingAct #SupremeCourt #SoniaGandhi #ParthaChatterjee pic.twitter.com/3QJeoneyya

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 27, 2022

Monkeypox cases in India

Soon after the fourth case of the viral disease was reported in India, the central government conducted a high-level meeting, issuing important guidelines to states and international travelers. 

Sonia Gandhi summoned by ED today

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been summoned by the ED for the third time today for further questioning regarding the National Herald money laundering case, with expectations of more protests by party workers.