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G20 leaders will visit Rajghat to pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi, says senior official
Leaders attending the G20 Summit here next month will visit Rajghat and pay respect to Mahatma Gandhi, reports said. Muktesh K Pardeshi, Special Secretary, G20 Operations told news agency ANI in an exclusive interview that there will be three sessions during the summit and there will be a symbolic tree plantation event at the Bharat Mandapam with tree saplings representing different countries.
Man killed in road rage incident in Delhi’s IP Estate, 3 arrested
Three people were arrested for allegedly killing a person in a road rage incident in central Delhi’s IP Estate area, reports said. The three accused allegedly struck the victim with a knife when the latter intervened in their fight with a cab driver on Monday.
Arvind Kejriwal is not in race to be PM: AAP leader Sanjay Singh
Ahead of the third INDIA bloc meet in Mumbai, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh has said party national convener Arvind Kejriwal is not in the race for Prime Minister. “Arvind Kejriwal’s motive to join the INDIA Alliance is to save the country. Arvind Kejriwal is not in the race to be a Prime Minister. The issues like PM candidate and seat sharing will be decided by consensus by the alliance,” Sanjay Singh told ANI.
Delhi on track for second-driest August in two decades, warm conditions likely over next 4-5 days
With a rainfall deficit of 60 per cent so far, Delhi is on track to experiencing the second-driest August in at least two decades, according to India Meteorological Department data. Delhi recorded above-normal rainfall in the last four months. The cumulative precipitation so far this year has already surpassed the yearly quota of 774 mm.
‘Harpreet had spat with some men before being shot,’ says slain Amazon manager’s relative
The 36-year-old Amazon manager who was gunned down in northeast Delhi’s Bhajanpura had had a spat with a couple of bikers in a street before he was shot in the head by some men who came from behind, reports said. Harpreet Gill and his 32-year-old maternal uncle Govind Singh were shot at around 11.30 pm in Subhash Vihar area when the two were out on a bike. Gill was pronounced dead later at a hospital.
“Weather is favourable for Chardham Yatra”: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar
The Director General of Uttarakhand Police, Ashok Kumar has posted a tweet and said that the weather has now opened in Uttarakhand and the weather is favourable for Chardham Yatra. “I heartily welcome all the countrymen to Uttarakhand for the Chardham Yatra,” posted Ashok Kumar on X.
“2024 election will be Modi vs Modi”: Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal said that the Prime Minister candidate of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) won’t matter as the upcoming 2024 election will be “Modi versus Modi”. “The public will criticise what PM Modi has done in 10 years. The public knows the reality,” Kapil Sibal said according to ANI.
PM Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with school children in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan with school children at his residence in New Delhi. The school children greeted Prime Minister Modi with smiles and tied the sacred thread to him.
As the girls tied rakhis, PM Modi greeted them with an affectionate smile, interacting with them and asking their names.
Women beneficiaries of govt schemes tie rakhi to Ashok Gehlot
Women beneficiaries, who received the first guarantee card and the first gas cylinder of Rs 500 from the state government, tied rakhi on Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s wrist on Raksha Bandhan. According to a government spokesperson, Pooja Devi and Sarju Devi, residents of Mahapura, Jaipur, thanked the chief minister for his government’s public welfare schemes tying him a rakhi at his house.
Services Act a licence for officers to rebel against elected govt orders: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged the new services act for Delhi gives a licence to officers to “openly rebel” against the orders of the elected government and defy ministers’ directions. The sharp reaction came just after Services Minister Atishi told a press conference the principal secretary (finance) refused to comply with her direction to depute a lawyer to file a petition in the Supreme Court challenging a High Court order against the Delhi government in a matter related to GST refund.
India tech industry decentralising to 26 cities from 7 major hubs, 11-15% talent in tier-2, -3 cities: Report
India’s technology industry is decentralising from seven major hubs to 26 cities like Chandigarh, Nagpur and Kanpur as about 11-15 per cent of tech talent is based in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, says a report. The majority of the 5.4 million people employed in the technology industry in India have clustered around seven major cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, the report by Deloitte and Nasscom stated.
PM Modi on the road to losing election like Indira in 1977: Raghav Chadha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be defeated similarly to how the ‘mighty’ Indira Gandhi was defeated by the Janata Dal in 1977, said Aam Adami Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha. According to news agency ANI, Chadha said that the situation of the upcoming Lok Sabha election is similar to the 1977 elections, where all the political parties came under one banner for one cause.
Shah Rukh Khan visits Vaishno Devi mandir last night
Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan visited Vaishno devi temple in Jammu last night, August 29 ahead of his movie release ‘Jawan.’ A video went viral showing SRK hooded in a blue jacket walking to the famous temple Vaishno devi.
Delhi potted 2.5 lakh plants ahead of G20 Summit
The Delhi forest department has planted around 2.5 lakhs potted plants on the streets of Delhi for the upcoming G20 Summit. According to Environment Minister Gopal Rai, atleast 300 officials have been entrusted with responsibility of maintaining these plants.
Fewer holidays for Bihar students as per new holiday calendar
The new holiday calendar for Bihar state schools has reduced the number of holidays for students as it cut short holidays for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja, issued by the Education department of Bihar.
Union Cabinet approves proposal to celebrate August 23 as National Space Day: PMO
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to celebrate August 23 as the ‘National Space Day’ marking the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3, an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. The Union Cabinet also congratulated the ISRO scientists for their efforts.
PhonePe launches stock broking platform
Walmart Inc-owned Indian payments firm PhonePe on Wednesday said it had launched a stock broking platform called Share(dot)Market, which had gone live with stocks and exchange trading funds. (Reuters)
Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s judicial remand extended till Sep 13 in cipher case
A special court on Wednesday extended till September 13 the judicial remand of Imran Khan in a case related to the alleged disclosure of state secrets, dashing hopes of the former Pakistan prime minister’s quick release from jail. Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, who arrived at Attock jail in the Punjab province to conduct the hearing, issued the order in the case of the missing cipher, a classified state document that Khan had waved during a political rally ahead of his ouster from office last year. (PTI)
India will buy oil from all sources who offer ‘lowest possible prices,’ says Puri
India will buy oil from all sources that offer it at “lowest possible prices”, Oil minister Hardeep Puri told broadcaster ET Now on Wednesday.
India allows rice export to Singapore
India has exempted Singapore and allowed the rice export to the country. In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi said that the two nations enjoy a close partnership, and a strong people connect. “In view of this special relationship, India has decided to allow export of rice to meet the food security requirements of Singapore,” the statement added.
Rains return to Kerala after long dry spell
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate to light rainfall in various parts of Kerala today after a break of more than a month in the state. As per the reports, moderate rainfall is predicted to be in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts of the state and light rainfall will take place in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Thrissur districts of Kerala.
Delhi metro runs 106 extra trains for Raksha Bandhan
The Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) announced to operate 106 more trains today due to the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. It is done to facilitate traffic in the city and it is requested to use the DMRC app to book tickets for rush free communication. Meanwhile an additional personnel will be deployed on the ticket counter for the commuters.
Electric hardware shop of Pune in fire, 4 family members killed
A fire broke out in an electric hardware shop in Pimpri Chinchwad town of Maharashtra’s Pune district in the early morning. 4 members of a family died which includes 2 minors. Investigation is taking place by the police.
Fire breaks out in Andhra Pradesh mall
Due to an electric short circuit in Andhra Pradesh’s Pathapatnam, of Srikakulam district mall a fire broke out. According to the owners, most of the goods are burnt to ashes and had to face the loss of Rs. 2 crores due to the mishap.
India’s moon rover confirms sulfur near the lunar south pole
The Indian rover in the south pole of the moon detected sulfur, aluminum, iron, calcium, chromium, titanium, manganese, oxygen and silicon on the surface while in the search of frozen water, according to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) report. Soon it will also study the moon’s atmosphere and seismic activity.
Two men face death penalty after a “aggravated homosexuality” charges in Uganda
In Uganda, two men found guilty for practicing “homosexuality” are sentenced to death penalty by the court. As per the country’s law, homosexuality is an offence that can lead to life imprisonment as well. Reportedly, a 20-year-old man allegedly “performed unlawful sexual intercourse with one [man] aged 41 with a disability.”