Latest news today (August 23): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Haryana farmers detained while heading towards Chandigarh released
Around 100 farmers from Haryana, who were detained a day earlier as they headed towards Chandigarh for a demonstration to seek compensation for losses caused by floods, have been released. According to the police, all the farmers detained on the Haryana-Punjab border were released late in the night on Tuesday.
Public holiday in Delhi from Sep 8-10 in view of G20 Summit: Govt notification
There will be public holidays in the national capital from September 8-10 with the closure of banks, financial institutions and commercial establishments in the national capital. All Delhi government and private offices, and educational institutions, including schools and colleges, will remain closed during these three days.
J-K emerges as digital governance trailblazer, achieves second highest position nationally
In a remarkable stride towards modernizing public services and embracing digital governance, Jammu and Kashmir have achieved an impressive feat. Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta, proudly announced the integration of 913 citizen-centric online services onto the e-UNNAT portal. This strategic move has propelled Jammu and Kashmir to secure the coveted second position among all States and Union Territories in India, underscoring its commitment to enhancing ease, accessibility, and convenience for its citizens.
Pakistani Rupee plunges to all-time low due to economic crisis
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) touched a record low of Rs299.64 against the dollar in the interbank market by further sliding 0.63 per cent on Wednesday. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the local unit fell by Rs 0.63 against the US dollar to close at Rs299.64 in interbank against Tuesday’s close of Rs299.1, extending the losses for the third season.
11 killed in explosion at coal mine in China’s Shaanxi province
At least 11 people were killed on the outskirts of Yanan in the mountainous Shaanxi province of China on Monday when an explosion occurred in a coal mine. The explosion took place at 8:26 pm on Monday at the Xintai Coal Mine near Yanan, the municipal emergency management bureau said. At the time of the explosion, nearly 90 people were present at the site, nine of them were trapped inside and were “found with no vital signs” by 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
Telangana police constable dies as weapon ‘misfires’
A 31-year-old policeman died in the early hours of Wednesday after his service weapon allegedly misfired. The deceased, a head constable of the Telangana State Special Police (TSSP) 12 Battalion, was on guard duty at the platoon headquarters at Hussaini Alam. He belonged to Suryapet district.
Court orders framing charges of murder against 7 accused
A court has ordered framing of charges against seven accused for various crimes, including murder, in a case of the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, saying there were “prima facie” grounds for presuming they had committed the offences. The court, however, “completely discharged” five accused, saying there was no “concrete evidence” against them.
Chandrayaan-3 is a success. India’s Vikram Lander soft-lands on the moon
India’s efforts to reach the South Pole of the moon have been successful. Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Vikram Lander achieved a soft-landing on the surface of the moon at 6:04 pm IST on August 23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the ISRO team, watching the event live from South Africa.
Baddi-Nalagarh bridge caves in after heavy rain
Traffic has been halted on the Baddi-Nalagarh highway after the main bridge suffered damage after a cave-in following heavy rainfall. One of the piers of the bridge collapsed and it bent in the middle. After the collapse of the main bridge, Baddi was cut off from Chandigarh, Haryana, and Punjab.
DGCA de-rosters Air Traffic Controller over runway incursion incident at Delhi airport
Hours after a major mishap was averted at the Delhi airport as almost simultaneous permission for take-off and landing was given to two Vistara flights, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has de-rostered Air Traffic Controller for the lapse. The Air Traffic Controller has been off-rostered.
Education ministry launches new curriculum framework, Board exams to be conducted twice
Board examinations will be conducted twice a year and students will be allowed to retain the best score, according to the new curriculum framework launched by the Education Ministry on Wednesday.
Suspended Delhi Govt official, wife sent to judicial custody till September 6 in minor rape case
Delhi Court has sent suspended Delhi government official Premoday Khakha and his wife Seema Rani to judicial custody. Additional Sessions Judge Richa Parihar of Tis Hazari Court remanded Khakha and his wife to judicial custody till September 6. Delhi police produced both the accused persons before the court after one-day judicial custody. The hearing was conducted in a closed courtroom. Meanwhile, the court has called for the medical board examination report related to the vasectomy of Premoday.
Eight killed, 15 injured in bus accident in Nepal
A passenger bus skidded off the main highway and plunged into a swollen river in Nepal’s Bagmati province, killing at least eight people and leaving at least 15 others injured. The accident happened when the bus en route to the scenic city of Pokhara from Kathmandu veered off and fell into the Trishuli River at Chalise in the province’s Dhading district.
Spicejet moves Delhi HC challenging order upholding arbitral award in favour of Kalanithi Maran
Spicejet and its promoter Ajay Singh approached the Delhi High Court challenging a single-judge order upholding an arbitral award asking them to refund Rs 579 crore plus interest to media baron Kalanithi Maran.
Cauvery water dispute: All-party meeting in Karnataka
An all-party meeting called at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru to discuss the Cauvery River water dispute. CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, former Chief Minister & BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, Lok Sabha MP Sumalatha Ambareesh and several other leaders are present at the meeting. (ANI)
ED raids in Chhattisgarh
Latest reports say that officials of the Enforcement Directorate are carrying out raids at the premises of Vinod Verma, the political advisor of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. Apart from Verma, a businessman is also under scanner.
FIR against Varun Industries
The CBI has reportedly filed an FIR against Varun Industries related to a defraud case on Wednesday. According to a report by The Mint, the Mumbai-based company is facing an FIR for allegedly defrauding to banks for nearly Rs 400 crore.
First Trump allies in Georgia election subversion case surrender
The first of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in Georgia’s criminal case accusing the former U.S. president and his associates of subverting his 2020 election loss surrendered at an Atlanta jail on Tuesday, according to county records and a statement. Trump’s former lawyer John Eastman and Republican poll watcher Scott Hall both surrendered to the county sheriff’s office. (Reuters)
Heath Streak no more! Tributes pour in for Zimbabwe cricket legend
Cricket legend Heath Streak passed away today. He was 49. Streak was battling cancer for a very long time. Cricketers and sports lovers around the world are paying tributes to the legend. The former Zimbabwean skipper was a brilliant all-rounder and one of the most prominent cricketers in the 90s era.
Bombshell found in Panchkula
ANI quoted SHO Sushil Kumar as saying, “It was found in MDC Sector-6 area. It was found during road construction work. Bomb disposal squad has been called. It’s an old military shell and we’ve written to the army.” The police says that it will be defused today.
Minor accident in Egypt’s Suez Canal
Two tankers, the Singapore-flagged BW Lesmes and Cayman Islands-flagged Burri, briefly collided in Egypt’s Suez Canal, ship tracking company Marine Traffic said early Wednesday, citing eyewitnesses. The shipping tracker showed the BW Lesmes, which carries LNG, stopped and pointing north, and Burri, an oil products tanker, moored and pointing south about 19 km from the southern end of the canal at 2:55 a.m.(2355 GMT). (Reuters)
All eyes on Chandrayaan-3 soft-landing today
ISRO is all set to attempt the historic soft-landing of Chandryaan-3 on moon today. The descent is scheduled to begin from 5:20 pm onwards. If all goes well, India will become the first nation to go to the south pole of the moon. The last 15 minutes of the touchdown are the most crucial phase of the touchdown operations. (LIVE UPDATES)