Latest news today (August 4): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Timeline for implementation of import restriction on laptops likely to be extended: IT Ministry
The government is likely to extend the time limitation for import license by a month as reported by Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Twitter. This is to hand in more time to industries for the clearance of shipments in transit.
Himachal Pradesh death toll rises to 200 this monsoon
The state emergency operation centre reported the total number of deaths in Himachal Pradesh due to rain-related incidents and road accidents as it reveals the state has suffered Rs 6,650 crore loss, around 200 deaths and 238 got injured, while 32 are missing. Out of 200 people 76 died in road accidents, 39 in landslides, 27 by falling from height, 18 in flash floods, 17 in accidental drowning, one in cloud burst, nine due to electrocution and 13 due to other reasons.
Implementation time of track, trace system for drug formulation exports extended till Feb 2024
The track and trace system of drugs to export has extended the date for implementation to February 2024. It implies both non-SSI (Small Scale Industry) and SSI-manufactured drugs. According to the public notice, the manufacturer or the exporter of drugs has to develop a barcode with global standards to facilitate tracking and tracing of their products.
3 health staffs suspended for for wrong administration of vaccine in Raigad
Jite primary health centre in Raigad, Maharashtra suspended 2 health assistants and 1 health sevak for registering wrong Measles-Ruebella vaccine to 5 children in the hospital. The investigation also held a medical officer accountable for being absent in the centre which led to the death of a 12-year-old snakebite victim.
Video of BJP minister’s son opens fire at a tribal youth in MP
A video has surfaced on the internet that showed a man, identified as son of a BJP MLA Ramlallu Vaish from Singrauli, shooting at a tribal young man on his hands. The FIR has been registered against Vaish and the injured was rushed to a hospital.
Article 370 hearing: Mehbooba says she is hopeful Constitution will be upheld & not subverted
With the Supreme Court hearing a batch of pleas challenging the revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday expressed hope that the country’s Constitution would be upheld and not be subverted to fulfil the ruling party’s agenda. “Heartening to see Mr Kapil Sibal’s strong defence of Article 370 which is inexorably tied to J&K’s aspirations & future. PDP is looking forward to arguments put forward by our legal team led by Ms. Nitya Ramakrishnan. We are hopeful that the Constitution of this country will be upheld & not subverted to fulfil the ruling party’s agenda,” Mehbooba wrote on Twitter. (PTI)
CM Sukhu seeks financial assistance from PM Modi for flood-affected areas
The Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for financial assistance for the state damage due to heavy rainfalls for the past few days. The state has suffered infrastructural damage, including Larji Project, highways, Irrigation, Electric and water supply.
Van carrying pilgrims overturns in UP’s Pratapgarh, 2 dead
A tempo van carrying around 15 pilgrims traveling to Baba Ghuisarnath Dhaam, overturned and injured 13 people, including 3 children and driver. The total death toll is 2 young women. The injured people were taken to a hospital in Lalganj.
Rahul Gandhi reacts after SC verdict
In his first reaction after the apex court stayed his conviction in defamation case, Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter as said that his duty would remain the same. He also said that the idea of India should be protected. Later addressing media for the first time after the apex court’s verdict, Gandhi said that “truth always wins.” He also said that he would like to thank those who stayed with him.
Supreme Court allows Gyanvapi’s ASI survey
Report of ASI shall be remitted to trial court and thereafter abide by directions of district judge, says CJI. While refusing to sta on survey, the SC also said that ‘entire process shall be concluded with non invasive methodology. We reiterate the direction of HC that there shall be no excavation.’ (READ MORE)
Rahul Gandhi’s return as MP: Will wait for SC copy, says LS Speaker Om Birla
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to reinstate Rahul Gandhi as MP immediately. However, latest TV reports say that the LS Speaker has said that he will wait for the SC copy before taking any decision.
SBI Q1 profit jumps to Rs 18,735.95 crore, beats estimates
Public sector bank State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday posted its fiscal first quarter profit at Rs 18,735.95 crore, up 148.9 per cent as against Rs 7528.25 crore during the corresponding quarter of FY23, surpassing estimates. It posted total interest earned during the quarter at Rs 1,01,460.01 crore, up 32.1 per cent in comparison to Rs 76,780.86 crore during Q1FY23. According to CNBC TV18 estimates, SBI was expected to post a profit of Rs 15,838.2 crore during the quarter. (READ MORE)
SC stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in defamation case
In a big relief for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed his conviction in the defamation case. The apex court bench of Justice BR Gavai J stayed his conviction in the criminal defamation case over ‘Modi surname’ remark that led to Gandhi’s disqualification as MP. ‘…order of conviction needs to be stayed pending final adjudication…,’ the 3-judge bench said while giving the verdict. Reacting to the verdict, the Congress posted a photo of Rahul Gandhi along with a caption – Satyamev Jayate.
More trouble for Zee?
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs took cognizance of the SEBI’s interim order against Zee Entertainment Enterprises, ET NOW reported on Friday. The ministry is looking into the irregularities at Zee as alleged by the market watchdog. However, the report further adds that the ministry has not ordered and inspection or a detailed probe as of now. The Securities and Exchange Board of India on June 12 had barred both Subhash Chandra and his son Punita Goenka from holding any board positions in the listed companies of the group. While Chandra is the chairman of Zee, son Puneet is CEO.
Gyanvapi Survey stopped for namaz
The ASI team if 40 members, which is conducting the survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, briefly stopped the probe and came out of the masjid for namaz. The survey will resume at 2:00 pm, latest reports say.
8 dead in Thailand train accident
At least eight people lost their lives and four others were badly injured when a freight train rammed into a pickup truck at a railway crossing in Thailand on Friday. The collision took place at 2:20 am in Thailand’s Muang district of Chachoengsao province, an AP report said.
SC dismisses Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor’s bail plea
The Supreme Court has dismissed Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor’s bail plea in the money laundering case. The apex court allowed Kapoor to withdraw bail plea and pursue alternate route.
I-T raids Kalpataru premises
Income Tax (I-T) department searched real estate development company Kalpataru Group’s premises in Rajasthan and Mumbai on Friday, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources. Shares of Kalpataru Projects International, which is a part of Kalpataru Group, fell as much as 3.6% on the report. Both the IT department and Kalpataru did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. (Reuters)
Landslide in Rudraprayag
A massive landslide is being reported from Gaurikund on Kedarnath Yatra route. According to multiple media reports, several people are missing and many are feared to be buried under the debris. An India Today report said that some shops have also washed away in Mandakini river. (READ MORE)
Excise policy cases: Interim bail pleas of Sisodia to be heard on September 4
The Supreme Court on Friday deferred hearing for September 4 on the interim bail pleas of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in two Delhi excise policy cases being probed by the CBI and ED. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti perused the medical records of Sisodia’s wife, and said she is “fairly stable” and, therefore, it will consider the interim bail pleas of former deputy chief minister along with regular bail pleas in the cases. (PTI)
Haryana remains tense
The security forces conducted a flag march in Nuh amid massive deployment. The situation remains tense. In Pataudi, an overnight attack has been reported. According to PTI, three bikes were set on fire in Pataudi. Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed against Bittu Bajarangi, the so-called social media influencer.
Teen GM Gukesh posts win in 2nd round of World Cup; overtakes Vishy Anand to become highest Indian in FIDE rankings
Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh posted a win over home favourite Misratdin Iskandarov in a second round match of the World Cup here on Tuesday and overtook his idol Viswanathan Anand in live world (FIDE) rankings. The 17-year old Gukesh outclassed Iskandarov of Azerbaijan in 44 moves in the second game of their second-round match. (READ MORE)
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing
Indigo flight 6E 2433 to Delhi, three minutes after departure reported one engine inoperative. The aircraft landed safely at 0911 hours. All operations are normal at the airport: Director, Patna Airport, Bihar. (ANI)
Russia says it fended off Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea
Russian air defences downed 10 Ukrainian drones over Crimea on Friday morning and suppressed three more with electronic countermeasures, TASS cited the Russian defence ministry as saying. (Reuters)
Kia, Hyundai recall cars over fire risk
Two auto majors – Hyundai and Kia – are recalling nearly 92,000 cars in the US over fire risk, latest media reports say. Both companies have advised the car-owners to park their vehicles away from buildings. The issue is related to an electrical part inside the transmission oil pump that may overheat. In recent years, this is one of the major fire-linked recalls by Kia and Hyundai.
ASI begins Gyanvapi survey
A team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday morning arrived at the Gyanvapi mosque premises in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, where a scientific survey of the complex began at nearly 7 am, amid tight security. (READ MORE)
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.The former president appeared before a magistrate judge in Washington’s federal courthouse two days after being indicted by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith. (READ MORE)
Haryana latest news
As Haryana limps back to normalcy after the Monday communal clahes, latest reports say that Nuh SP Varun Singla has been transferred with immediate effect. Singla has now been posted as SP Bhiwani. In place of Singla, IPS Narendra Bijarniya is new SP Nuh.