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A SpiceJet aircraft caught fire during engine maintenance at Delhi airport. The airline personnel are safe, and the fire was promptly doused by the fire brigade. The incident occurred on the same day the DGCA removed SpiceJet from the enhanced surveillance regime over past safety concerns.

Rajya Sabha suspended AAP MP Sanjay Singh for the remainder of the Monsoon session due to "unruly behavior". Singh accused PM Narendra Modi of evading discussion on Manipur violence and pledged to continue his protest. Opposition parties condemned the suspension, leading to a logjam in Parliament.

Seema Haider, a Pakistani national who illegally crossed over to India to be with her partner, seeks Indian citizenship through a petition to President Droupadi Murmu. As authorities contemplate her deportation to Pakistan, the mysterious case unfolds with revelations of her love story and claims of potential danger upon her return.

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has granted bail to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in an alleged sexual harassment and molestation case filed by six woman wrestlers. The court imposed conditions on the duo, including not leaving the country without prior permission and not influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence. The case is set for further hearing on July 28. Singh, a six-time MP from BJP, is accused of offences under IPC sections 354, 354A, 354D, and 506.

Mumbai witnesses the second wettest day of the season with 120mm of rain, causing distress to commuters and impacting local train services. Though no severe waterlogging was reported, technical failures and points failure disrupt train operations. IMD warns of more heavy downpours in the coming days.

As 26 political parties from across the nation gather for a two-day mega meeting in Bengaluru, the Congress refutes reports of senior leaders' absence. The Opposition aims to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, leaving Prime Minister Narendra Modi perplexed. This article covers the preparations and objectives of the meeting while addressing the BJP's counter-huddle.