Latest news today (August 27): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
28 survivors of Madurai train accident reaches Lucknow
Twenty-eight survivors of the Madurai train accident were brought to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday afternoon via Indigo flights. A total of nine passengers travelling from Uttar Pradesh were killed and over 50 persons were injured after a fire broke out inside a stationary train compartment near the Madurai Railway Station in the early hours of Saturday. The mortal remains of nine victims who died were also brought to Lucknow Airport.
2020 Delhi riots: Prosecution pulled up for not submitting evidence to identify accused
A court here has pulled up the prosecution for not submitting a video pertaining to the identification of the accused in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Pulastya Pramachala, hearing a case on Friday, said it was “unfortunate” that the prosecution was “befooling” the court. He also warned the investigating agency not to repeat such conduct in future.
6.75 lakh pots of flowering plants, foliage to adorn Delhi roads
As many as 6.75 lakh pots of flowering plants and foliage will adorn the 61 roads and venues of Delhi during the G20 Summit. The major locations that have been beautified with potted plants include Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Dhaula Kuan-IGI Airport Road, Palam Technical Area, India Gate C-Hexagon, Mandi House, Akbar Road roundabout, Delhi Gate, Rajghat, and ITPO among others.
25-year-old woman found dead inside house
A 25-year-old woman was found dead inside her house in Delhi’s Sadar Bazar area, reports said. A call was received at 12.28 am on Sunday regarding the incident. The body of Nazia with an incised injury on her neck was found on the bed. An FSL team was called and a case under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code was registered, police said.
3 dead, 2 injured in fire mishap at Santacruz hotel Mumbai
Three people died and two people got injured in a fire incident at Galaxy Hotel in Mumbai’s Santacruz. Mumbai Police said, “Three people died while two people were injured in a fire that broke out in the Galaxy Hotel in the Santacruz area of Mumbai.” As soon as the information was received, four fire engines reached the spot to douse the fire. The fire is reported to have broken out at 01.17 p.m. on the third floor of the hotel.
75 destinations earmarked to enhance religious tourism
The Jammu and Kashmir administration said it has earmarked another 75 tourist destinations to enhance religious tourism in the region. This comes after the valley witnessed a record number of tourists- over 1 crore- in the year 2022, as per government data.
Rolls-Royce, oil-tanker crash: Kuber group director Vikas Malu asked to join probe
Kuber Group director Vikas Malu, who was injured in a crash between a Rolls-Royce and an oil tanker that killed two people, has been sent a notice by police to join the investigation into the accident. While the oil-tanker’s driver and his helper were killed, the three occupants of the car, including Malu, were injured in the accident on the Delhi-Mumbai-Baroda Expressway near Haryana’s Umri village.
Security tightened in Haryana’s Nuh, other areas after ‘shobha yatra’ call
Security arrangements have been stepped up in Haryana’s Nuh and other areas following the Sarv Jatiya Hindu Mahapanchayat’s call for a ‘shobha yatra’ on Monday, despite the authorities denying permission for the procession. Officials said security personnel, including those from paramilitary forces, have been deployed to keep a strict vigil. Security at inter-state and inter-district borders has also been tightened.
Several killed in blast at firecracker factory in West Bengal
Several people are feared dead in an explosion at the Illegal crackers factory in Duttapukur. A rescue operation is underway. The injured are being taken to Barasat Hospital for treatment: Duttapukur Police sources
Several Delhi Metro stations scribbled with Pro-Khalistan slogans
Ahead of the G20 Summit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) released raw footage of Delhi metro stations where Khalistan pro slogans are written. SFJ activists were present in multiple metro stations in Delhi from Shivaji Park to Punjabi Bagh with pro-Khalistan slogans, ANI reported.
Man, with kin and friends, attacks neighbour’s house, probe on
In an incident suspected to be the fallout of personal enmity, a man, along with his family members and friends allegedly pelted his neighbour’s house with bricks and stones here at Ali Gaon in the national capital, reports said. Police said they received two PCR calls one at 5.41 pm and the other 17 minutes later, at 5.58 pm on Saturday, with the caller reporting a quarrel and vandalism at Ali Gaon.
Ex-Navy SEAL who claimed to have killed Osama bin Laden arrested in Texas
Former US Navy SEAL who claimed to have killed Osama bin Laden in 2011, has been arrested earlier this week in Texas for allegedly causing body injury. Robert O’Neil has been booked in Frisco and was released on a USD 3,500 bond the same day, reports said.
India capable to travel to Moon, Mars, Venus: ISRO chief Somanath
India has the capability to travel to the Moon, Mars and Venus, said Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chairman S Somanath. The ISRO chief further said that the ISRO is ready to fulfill the vision put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
IAF contingent departs for Egypt to participate in biennial tri-service exercise
An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in BRIGHT STAR-23 a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise scheduled to be held at Cairo (West) Air Base from August 27- September 16. Notably, this is the first time that IAF is participating in BRIGHT STAR-23 which will also see the participation of contingents from the United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Qatar, reports said.
Dehradun lawyer arrested in land fraud case
Police arrested a Dehradun lawyer, identified as Kamal Virmani, in connection with the sale and purchase of a piece of land worth crores by allegedly tampering with the records in the registrar’s office in Dehradun According to the police, an SIT was formed on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to arrest the accused lawyer.
3 arrested as police bust inter-state robbery gang in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum
Three persons were arrested as an inter-state robbery gang was busted in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. The gang was allegedly involved in robberies in Jharkhand and Odisha. They were arrested based on the inputs given by another member of the gang who was held in a murder case in Seraikela-Kharswan district a few days back.
Man shot dead in UP’s Muzaffarnagar
A man was shot dead here in Uttar Pradesh following which his wife and her partner were booked by police. Mehrajuddin’s wife Shama and her partner Akib are on the run. Mehrajuddin was shot when he was sleeping. The incident took place on Saturday night at Mujheda village under the Miranpur police station.
PM Modi to address B20 Summit India 2023 today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the B20 Summit India 2023 in the national capital. Taking to X (former Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said, “At 12 noon, 27th August, I will be addressing the B20 Summit India 2023. This platform is bringing together a wide range of stakeholders working in the business world.”
50 injured as Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Awami League clash
At least 50 leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were injured after Awami League men allegedly opened fire. In Comilla, the Awami League men, who are the supporters of Lalmai Upazila Parishad chairman Kamrul Hasan and Comilla Sadar Dakshin Upazila Parishad chairman Golam Sarwar allegedly opened fire and attacked the BNP leaders. The local BNP men also alleged that the Awami League men vandalised their programme venue.