Latest news today (August 12): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Naga women protest against Manipur women violence
A number of women organisations came together to protest against the ongoing suffering of Manipur women in the turmoil situation. The protesters demanded severe punishment of rapists by holding banners that says, ‘Rape is a punishable crime’ and ‘No mercy, Hang the rapists’. These organisations were supported by Central Nagaland Women Association (CNWA).
Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway-94 closed
District Disaster Officer of Tehri Garhwal Brijesh Bhatt has announced to close Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway-94 due to continuous heavy debris causing traffic near Bagadhar on the road. Additionally, Guptkashi-Gaurikund highway has been closed as well earlier today.
Pakistan senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar named caretaker PM ahead of elections
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet opposition leader Raja Riaz on Saturday in a final bid to reach an agreement on a name for a caretaker premier ahead of a general election, local television channel Geo News reported. The person chosen will name a cabinet and head a government to steer the nuclear-armed nation through economic and political crises until a new government is elected. (REUTERS)
Oppn parties did not allow discussion on Manipur: PM hits out on no-confidence motion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the opposition parties, accusing them of “running away” from the Lok Sabha during a debate on the no-confidence motion, and said his government has countered the “negativity being spread” by them across the country. He also accused the opposition of “not being serious” about the discussion on Manipur as “it would have hurt them the most”. (PTI)
Delhi man found with 21 pistols ahead of Independence day
A man, reported to be 32 -years-old, has been held by the Delhi Police Special Cell for carrying illegal 21 pistols of 32 bore in public. As per the Special Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) H G S Dhaliwal, the police had been informed about Lal Singh Chadhar on August 4.
India records 38 fresh Covid cases, active caseload at 1,487
According to Union Health Ministry data, India recorded 38 new fresh cases of covid-19, at the same time, India saw a drop in overall active cases to 1,487. The data was updated at 8 am and the total number of deaths due to covid is recorded to be 5,31,920 (5.31 lakh).
Gaurikund landslide total death toll 7
The landslide in Gaurikund took away 7 lives and 16 people are still missing which are being investigated by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Yatra Management Force for 9 days straight. The landslide swept away 3 shops on the way to Kedarnath.
Nepal ready to supply tomatoes to India; seeks easier access to market
Amid the skyrocketing price of tomatoes in the country, the neighboring country, Nepal has agreed to import tomatoes in bulk as reported by the Financial Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament. The prices for tomatoes have spiked as high as Rs 242 per kilogram lately in the country.
5 lakh-worth food items manufactured using fake FSSAI licence seized
In a raid located at Daighar, Maharashtra, the police seized a huge stock of food items that are being sold under fake FSSAI licence worth Rs. 4.82 lakhs, in the country, including several types of edible oil. The police have arrested 4 people under various sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Stones fell on a car in Kullu, 6-years-old died
A family, coming from Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, was injured due to falling stones and rocks on the car while a 6-years-old boy was declared dead when reached to hospital.
PM Modi addresses G20 anti-corruption ministerial meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting virtually in Kolkata. He highlighted that India has a zero tolerance policy against corruption and stated, “ “India has a strict policy of zero tolerance against corruption.”
CRPF jawan found dead inside camp in J-K’s Pulwama Srinagar
A CRPF jawan was found dead inside a camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district in a suspected case of suicide, officials said. According to preliminary reports, Sepoy Ajay Kumar was found dead at Chursoo in the Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district after gunshots were heard around 2 am, the officials said. The investigators believe Kumar may have committed suicide, they said. (PTI)
‘Tiranga’ rally to be organised on August 13, J-K
A massive rally is organised in Jammu Kashmir on August 13, Sunday, ahead of the 75th year of Independence. According to Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh, the area will be guarded during the rally with high security.
