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Maharashtra LIVE Updates

Aaditya targets Maharashtra CM and BMC, says civic hospitals in Mumbai left to fend for themselves

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the city municipal corporation and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of failing civic hospitals and running out of essential medications on Tuesday.

He further said that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) hospitals are “totally helpless” in servicing residents as never before due to an extreme absence of assistance from the BMC management and the Central Purchase Department.

Delhi LIVE Updates

People of world’s most polluted city Delhi on track to lose 11.9 years of life to pollution, says study

According to a recent research, Delhi is the world’s most polluted city, and its citizens are on course to lose 11.9 years of life if present levels of pollution remain higher than the WHO standard.

The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) released by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago also revealed that all of India’s 1.3 billion people live in areas where the annual average particulate pollution level exceeds the World Health Organisation (WHO) limit of 5 micrograms per cubic metre.

Karnataka LIVE Updates

First flight to land at Shivamogga airport on Aug 31; MB Patil, Yediyurappa to be on board

On Thursday, the inaugural aircraft to Shivamogga is slated to land at the newly completed Shivamogga Airport. The Indigo flight is scheduled to leave Kempe Gowda International Airport in Bengaluru at 9.50 a.m. and arrive at Shivamogga Airport at 11:05 a.m.

LPG Price LIVE Updates

Centre likely to subsidise LPG prices

Domestic LPG prices could be reduced by Rs 200 per cylinder. The Cabinet approved an additional subsidy of Rs. 200 for Ujjawala customers.

The Ujjawala customers were already getting a Rs. 200 subsidy per cylinder. Overall subsidy on domestic LPG cylinders increased to Rs. 400 per cylinder.  More than 9 crore Ujjawala customers are expected to benefit from this subsidy.

Rajya Sabha LIVE Updates

Chidambaram nominated to parliamentary panel on home affairs looking into criminal laws

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar appointed former home minister and Congress member P Chidambaram to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs on Tuesday.

Chidambaram’s nomination follows the retirement from Rajya Sabha of Congress member P Bhattacharya.

The Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs is now investigating three new legislation, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, which seek to replace criminal laws such as the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act.

Assam LIVE Updates

Al-Qaeda Assam module: NIA files chargesheet against two terrorists

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed an additional chargesheet against two active members of an Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group’s operational module operating out of Assam in a plan to sow terror and mayhem in India.

Prayagraj Horror LIVE Updates

Student beaten to death in Prayagraj; Heavy police deployment on ground

A 16-year-old kid was allegedly beaten to death by classmates in Prayagraj following a disagreement.

According to police, a complaint has been filed, and three persons have been arrested and are being questioned.

The event upset the locals, who protested by blocking the road. The commotion lasted until late Monday evening, causing police to deploy heavy force on the ground.

Article 370 Hearing LIVE Updates

J&K’s statehood will be restored while Ladakh will remain a Union Territory

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, arguing for the Centre, informs the Supreme Court that he has received instructions and that Jammu and Kashmir’s Union Territory status is not permanent and that its statehood would be restored. Ladakh will continue to be a Union Territory.

G20 LIVE Updates

G20 commemorative park in Delhi displays logo, flags of member nations

The G20 presidency of India has been celebrated in a south Delhi municipal park with a big themed emblem of the powerful organisation and flags of member states put atop 20 ornate pillars installed in its beautiful grounds.

The park is located in Greater Kailash and the surrounding region. MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj said heads of state and other delegates attending the G20 Summit next month should remember the city and its people’s hospitality.

The G20 Leaders Summit is scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 10, and many significant highways and other sites in the city have been cleaned and beautified in preparation for the huge event, which will be held in the newly-built international conference centre at Pragati Maidan.

WFI Polls LIVE Updates

SC refuses to interfere with Punjab and Haryana HC order staying WFI polls

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court declined to intervene in the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s judgement delaying the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections.

A panel of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal directed the petitioner, the Andhra Pradesh Amateur Wrestling Association, to file its objections with the high court.

“Why should we entertain this? You go to the high court instead of applying for vacating the interim stay, the petitioner has chosen to approach the Supreme Court. We, therefore, decline to entertain this special leave petition,” the bench said.

The Supreme Court was considering an appeal from the Andhra Pradesh Amateur Wrestling Association against the high court’s August 11 judgement.

Cauvery Water Dispute LIVE Updates

Can’t give water for fifteen days to Tamil Nadu, says Karnataka Minister on Cauvery dispute

In the midst of the dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over Cauvery water, Karnataka Minister MB Patil stated that it is extremely impossible for Karnataka to provide water to Tamil Nadu for fifteen days.

“Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has directed us to give 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for fifteen days. We do not have water, it’s an order that is very difficult for us to implement so we have taken the legal route. We want a distressed formula on this long pending issue. A formula which is based on scientific and practical approach and unless and until there is a formula, it will be an embarrassment situation for all of us,” MB Patil told ANI.

Bihar LIVE Updates

Central govt against benefits of poor in Bihar, says JDU leader Vijay Chaudhary on caste census

Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, leader of the Janata Dal-United (JDU), has blasted the Central government for submitting an application in the Supreme Court against Bihar’s government’s proposal to conduct a caste-based census in the state.

The Finance Minister of Bihar, Vijay Chaudhary was addressing a press conference at the party’s office when he said “Patna High court also stands with the idea of Bihar government’ of caste-based census. The central government is interfering in the matter. What the Central Government has done in the matter of caste census in the Supreme Court is not only comical, but it also stands against the benefits of the poor in Bihar.”

Karnataka LIVE Updates

Our government has done as promised, says Karnataka’s Shivakumar on five guarantee schemes

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated on Tuesday that the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government has fulfilled all of the promises made on the Congress guarantee card before to the election, saying, “Our government has done as promised.”

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, after offering prayers at the Chamundeshwari Temple along with Chief Minister Siddaramiah, Shivakumar said, “With the blessings of Goddess Chamundeshwari Devi and the people of the state, our government has succeeded in implementing all the guarantee schemes. Our government has done as promised in the presence of the goddess before the elections,” he said.

Delhi LIVE Updates

Court issues notice to Delhi police on plea of Sharjeel Imam seeking bail in sedition case

A Delhi court has issued a notice to Delhi police in response to Sharjeel Imam’s request for statutory release in the 2020 sedition case. The procedures relating to the charge of sedition are claimed to be stopped, and the maximum sentence in offences under UAPA is seven years. He has been in detention since January 2020, which is half of the maximum penalty under UAPA.

It is argued that the applicant has been in custody since 28.01.2020 in this case and has served 3 years and more than 6 months of incarceration, with incarceration extending up to one-half of the maximum period of imprisonment specified by law for the relevant offence.

Cauvery Water Dispute LIVE Updates

Will safeguard interests of state, says Deputy CM Shivakumar on Cauvery water dispute

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated on Tuesday that the Supreme Court will issue its decision on the Cauvery water dispute shortly and that they will “safeguard the interests” of the state.

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Shivakumar said, “Let the hearing finish. We will put forth our arguments and we will safeguard the interests of the state.”

Manipur LIVE Updates

Manipur Assembly adjourned sine die after ruckus by Congress MLAs

The Manipur Assembly’s one-day session was adjourned sine die within an hour of its start after Congress MLAs raised a commotion requesting that the session be prolonged to five days.

The opposition MLAs, led by former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, argued one day was insufficient to tackle the state’s ethnic violence.

The House was devoid of all ten Kuki MLAs.

The ceremony began at 11 a.m. with a two-minute silence for those slain in the May 3 ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kukis.

Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates

Organised crime in Uttar Pradesh zero now, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, attended the FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) in Lucknow, where he made key declarations regarding the state’s growth and achievements.

“Uttar Pradesh has moved from BIMARU state (category) to the path of developed state. I can say that it will soon emerge as the second largest economy in the country,” UP CM Yogi Adityanath said at FICCI’s NECM.

He boasted that organised crime in the state had been reduced to nil, creating a safe atmosphere.

VIDEO | UP CM Yogi Adityanath attends FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) in Lucknow.#FICCINECM pic.twitter.com/68hcUzYwD2

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 29, 2023

China Map Controversy LIVE Updates

‘Preposterous’: Congress MP Manish Tewari on China including Arunachal in its ‘standard map’

Manish Tewari, a Congress MP, stated on Tuesday that China has no claim to Arunachal Pradesh, calling Chinese maps “preposterous” since they contradict the history of the Sino-India boundary conflict.

His remark came only hours after China formally issued the 2023 version of its “standard map,” which includes Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin area.

Delhi LIVE Updates

Delhi government school teacher booked over ‘slur’ against students

On Tuesday, Delhi Police charged a government school teacher for using disparaging “religious words” against a few children.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Shahdara, Rohit Meena told ANI, “We have received a complaint about a school teacher using some religious words in front of students. Our Juvenile Welfare Officer along with counsellors are counselling the students. It is a Government school.”

Delhi High Court LIVE Updates

Rs 200 cr PMLA case: Delhi HC grants bail to Pooja Singh, close aide of Leena Maria Paul

On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Pooja Singh, who is alleged to be a close associate of the imprisoned Leena Maria Paul, wife of conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case.

The Bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma granted her release on a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 and a guarantee of the same amount. Her bail application had already been denied by the trial Court.

China Map LIVE Updates

China includes Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin in new ‘standard map’

The Chinese government has officially issued the 2023 edition of their “standard map,” which includes the state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin area.

The map, issued on August 28, depicts Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as South Tibet, and Aksai Chin, which it conquered as part of its territory during the 1962 conflict.

The new map includes Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea as part of Chinese sovereignty.

Mizoram LIVE Updates

ECI team to visit Mizoram to review assembly poll preparedness

Officials stated a 20-member team from the Election Commission of India (ECI) will come in Aizawl on Tuesday for a two-day inspection to assess the state’s readiness for the forthcoming assembly elections.

Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, will lead the delegation.

The ECI delegation will meet with the chief secretary, the director general of police (DGP), and officials from political parties during its visit.

Nitin Gadkari LIVE Updates

Nitin Gadkari to launch electric flex fuel vehicle

Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji will unveil the world's first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle’ developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor on 29th August 2023 at 12:00 PM in New Delhi.#ElectrifiedFlexFuelVehicle #FlexFuelVehicle@Toyota_India pic.twitter.com/v4dU3K3F1X

— Office Of Nitin Gadkari (@OfficeOfNG) August 28, 2023

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE Updates

‘INDIA vs NDA’ as both alliances hold parallel meetings on Sep 1 in Mumbai

With the Lok Sabha elections set for early next year, a frontal struggle between the Opposition INDIA coalition and the ruling NDA is building. Both coalitions will hold concurrent high-level meetings in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on September 1.

The INDIA alliance members will gather in Mumbai on September 1 for a combined meeting. The conference would go over coalition strategy for the Lok Sabha election as well as seat distribution in the states. A new INDIA alliance logo is also expected to be unveiled.

NIA LIVE Updates

NIA arrests two wanted absconding accused in 2022 case relating to seizure of explosives, IED material

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two absconding accused, including the kingpin, in the 2022 case pertaining to the recovery of explosives and IED material from Rajasthan’s district Chittorgarh as part of the ISIS-inspired terror scheme of the ‘SUFA’ terrorist organisation.

Bihar LIVE Updates

Nepal national sentenced to 7 yrs RI by NIA special court in fake currency case

Officials stated on Tuesday that a special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Patna sentenced key suspects in Bihar’s ‘fake Indian currency notes’ case to seven years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and fined them in two separate cases.

Abi Mohammad Ansari, from Nepal’s Bara district, was convicted and sentenced to 7 years in prison and Rs 5000 under Section 120B of the IPC, with a comparable sentence and fine being imposed under Sections 489B and 489C of the IPC and Sections 16, 18, and 20 of the UA(P) Act. “The sentences will run concurrently,” NIA said.

Dengue Cases LIVE Updates

Dengue cases cross 600 mark in Uttarakhand, Dehradun worst affected 

Following nature’s devastation in Uttarakhand, dengue incidences are now causing concern among residents, with the state already having over 600 instances of the mosquito-borne viral disease.

According to the Health Department, Dehradun has 418 dengue patients, while the state-wide total is 600.

PM Modi LIVE Updates

PM Modi pays homage to Major Dhyan Chand

On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2023

Rajya Sabha LIVE Updates

Eight Parliamentary Standing Committees re-constituted, P Chidambaram appointed to Home panel

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar reconstituted eight Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSCs), including the nomination of senior Congress Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram to the 31-member Home panel, the Upper House of Parliament said on Tuesday.

The Rajya Sabha Chairman appointed Chidambaram as a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs at a time when the panel is discussing the three proposed bills that are aimed at replacing the criminal justice laws–Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 as Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita respectively.

Delhi LIVE Updates

Brazilian Army General lays a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi

General Tomás Miguel Miné Ribeiro Paiva of the Brazilian Army places a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi.

#WATCH | Brazilian Army General Tomás Miguel Miné Ribeiro Paiva lays a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/zZhDb58P3S

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2023

Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates

CM Yogi reviews law and order preparedness for upcoming religious festivities

Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, inspected authorities’ preparations for maintaining peace and order during the state’s impending religious festivals on Monday.

According to an official release, the Chief Minister stated that the administration should guarantee that festivities are staged with delight throughout the state.

Police commissioners, divisional commissioners, district magistrates, and police superintendents attended the review meeting.

Manipur LIVE Updates

Security forces arrest 4 insurgents in search operations in Manipur

During separate search operations, Manipur police arrested one active cadre from the proscribed insurgent group’s political wing Revolutionary People’s Front RPF/PLA, one from the National Socialist Council of Nagalim Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), and two from the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).

According to the police, security officers conducted searches in the outskirts and susceptible regions of Imphal-West, Imphal-East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Kakching districts.

Assam Floods LIVE Updates

Assam flood situation deteriorates, over 1.91 lakh people affected in 17 districts

Assam’s situation has deteriorated, with approximately 1.91 lakh people impacted by the current floods in 17 districts.

Nearly 47,400 people have been impacted in Lakhimpur district, 41,000 in Dhemaji district, 28,000 in Golaghat district, 21,500 in Sivasagar district, and 17,800 in Sonitpur district, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

Onam LIVE Updates

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to people on Onam

President Droupadi Murmu greeted people in Kerala on the occasion of Onam on Tuesday, stating that on this auspicious day, we express our thanks to mother nature for the numerous blessings.

Greetings to all fellow citizens and our brothers and sisters in Kerala on Onam! On this auspicious occasion we express our gratitude to Mother nature for the countless bounties. May this harvest festival usher in prosperity and the spirit of harmony among all.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 29, 2023

Delhi LIVE Updates

Delhi govt sets up enquiry committee to probe into alleged sexual assault case of two minor boys in govt school

According to an official announcement, the Delhi government has formed an inquiry committee to look into the alleged sexual assault of two underage boys at a government school.

In an official statement, the Delhi government branded the alleged incident as “despicable” and announced the formation of a commission to investigate the case.

Delhi LIVE Updates

Three arrested in smuggling case at Delhi airport, gold worth Rs 2.06 crore seized

Air Customs at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport apprehended three Kuwaiti nationals and recovered 4001 gms of gold worth Rs 2.06 crore.

The Delhi Customs took to their social media platform ‘X’ and said, “On the basis of spot profiling, Customs at IGIA have seized silver coated gold jewellery weighing 4001 grams valued at 2.06 crore brought by 3 Kuwait nationals.”

On the basis of spot profiling, Customs at IGI Airport have seized silver-coated gold jewellery weighing 4.00 kg worth Rs 2.06 crores brought by three Kuwait nationals. All three passengers were arrested under the Customs Act. Further investigation is underway: Delhi Customs pic.twitter.com/vUSLr8u9YL

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2023

BJP LIVE Updates  

BJP launches nationwide ‘Voter Awareness Campaign’, aims to maximise votes in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has begun a statewide ‘Voter Chetana Maha Abhiyaan’ campaign to guarantee that the party receives the most votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The BJP initiated this countrywide drive on 25 August to help register new voters, include persons who have moved, delete dubious registrants, and amend voter card data.

Aditya-L1  Mission LIVE Updates

Aditya-L1 Mission to be turning point in study of Sun’, says Astronomy Dept Head, Osmania University Hyderabad

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully placed a lander on the moon’s unknown South Pole area, and the launch of the country’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, is the next highly anticipated undertaking.

In an interview with ANI, Shanti Priya, Head of Department Astronomy, Osmania University, claimed that India’s Aditya-L1 satellite (first space-based Indian observatory) mission will be a watershed moment in the study of the Sun.