Latest news today (August 7): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Rajya Sabha clear Delhi Services Bill
Rajya Sabha on Monday cleared the Delhi Services Bill. In the division of votes, 131 lawmakers supported the Delhi Services Bill as against 102 who voted against it.
Delhi Services Bill: Opposition asks for division of vote
Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh presides over voting
HC sends notice to Centre & Delhi Govt
The Delhi High Court has reportedly issued a notice to Centre, Delhi Government, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Public Works Department and Delhi Police on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to remove the religious structures raised/constructed illegally at public places, public pathways, parks, playgrounds, or highways.
ICAI announces CA Foundation Result 2023!
Chartered Accountants Foundation exam results are out! The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has announced the much-awaited 2023 results. Students can access the June CA foundation exam results on the official website of ICAI; icai.org.
Delhi’s existing drainage master plan inadequate
Rajya Sabha was told that the existing drainage master plan of Delhi was prepared in 1976 and is not adequate to deal with “crisis situation”, PTI reported.
Udupi video case transferred to CBI
The Karnataka state government has reportedly handed over the washroom video case to CBI for further investigation. The CM of Karnataka tweeted about the same.
Family murders woman for interfaith relationship
A 20-year-old woman has been murdered in Amethi, UP allegedly by her family members for having a relationship with a young man from another community, PTI reported. The police are calling it a case of honour killing.
Police custody of accused RPF constable extended
Court has extended the police remand of Railway Protection Force constable Chetan Singh till August 11 for allegedly shooting dead his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train.
Committee formed after demands for ‘fair’ probe
A committee has been formed after the Tigra mahapanchayat demanded a ‘fair’ investigation into the killing of a muslim cleric during the clashes in Nuh.
HC halts demolition drive in Nuh
Punjab and Haryana High Court have put hold on the demolition drive of illegal buildings in Nuh where violence had erupted. (READ MORE)
Bilkis Bano case convicts driven by “blood thirsty” approach
Supreme Court said that the convicts in the Bilkis Bano case who gang-raped and murdered seven members of her family in the 2002 Gujarat riots chased her with a “blood thirsty” approach to hunt muslims and kill them.
SC sets panel to look into relief & rehabilitation in Manipur
Supreme court has announced a committee of three former women high court judges to look into the relief and rehabilitation of people who were affected in the ethnic clashes in Manipur.
4 kanwariyas killed in two different road accidents
Four kanwariyas have died in two separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh. Three kanwariyas were killed after an unidentified vehicle rammed into their motorcycle on the Bareilly-Budaun road. Meanwhile in Sitapur, a kanwariya died after he was hit by a (contractual) bus of the UP roadways department, reports said.
Ukraine attacks Russia
Ukraine is attacking distant Russian targets by air and sea using unmanned vehicles. According to a regional governor, Russian air defences shot down a drone southwest of Moscow early Monday.
Personal Data Bill gets clearance
Lok Sabha on Monday passed Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
Section 144 lifted from Gurugram
District Collector orders removal of Section 144 CrPc in Gurugram on the return of normalcy in the district: DPR Haryana (ANI)
AIIMS’ Emergency Ward closed
The authorities at Delhi AIIMS have shut down the emergency ward of the hospital, an NDTV report said. The decision was taken after a blaze was reported from the endoscopy room of AIIMS in the morning today.
Four low-intensity tremors felt in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh
Four low-intensity tremors were felt in Uttarakhand’s border district of Pithoragarh and adjoining areas, an official said on Monday. The first tremor of 4.2 magnitude hit at around 1.34 am on Sunday. It was followed by three more tremors, the two of which were of 2.7 magnitude and 2.8 magnitude, respectively, district disaster management officer Bhupendra Singh Mahar said. The three quakes that followed the first one occurred at around 1.37 am, 2.48 am and 6.52 am Sunday, respectively, he added. (PTI)
CA Foundation June Results 2023
The results of CA Foundation course for the May/June exams are likely to be announced today. Latest buzz say that either the results will be declared by ICAI at 9 pm or Tuesday morning. The CA Foundation results will go live at icai.org. Officials say that after the results are announced, the successful candidate will get the scorecard via mail. (READ MORE)
Niger waits for West African bloc’s response after junta rejects ultimatum
Niger was waiting on Monday for a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders in Niamey ignored a deadline to reinstate the ousted president – a move the bloc has warned could lead it to authorise a military intervention. The nomic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it will issue a statement on its next steps in response to the junta’s refusal to cave in to external pressure to stand down by Sunday following the July 26 power grab. (Reuters)
Fire at AIIMS, Delhi
A major fire broke out at AIIMS, Delhi. According to news agency ANI, the blaze was reported from the endoscopy room of AIIMS. Six fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. All people inside the room have been evacuated. Thick plume of smoke could be seen coming out of the window. (Read More)
Money laundering case: SC dismisses pleas of TN Minister Senthil Balaji, wife against his arrest
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji and his wife Megala challenging the Madras High Court order upholding his arrest in a money laundering case. The top court also granted five day custody of Balaji to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till August 12. A bench of Justices A S Bopanna and M M Sundresh also referred to a large bench the issue that police custody is not permissible beyond first 15 days of remand. (PTI)
Pat Cummins to lead Australia in World Cup 2023
Australia has announced its prelim squad for upcoming World Cup 2023. According to the latest reports, Pat Cummins will be the skipper for the Aussie side. One of the most notable misses for the World Cup campaign is Marnus Labuschagne.
India in talks with Bhutan for rail links
Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Monday said that India is in talks with Bhutan to develop rail link between two nations. The remark came during minister’s conversation with journalists today. Jaishankar also said that New Delhi has been developing infrastructure along the border areas with national security in mind.
Return of Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is back as Member of Parliament. According to the circular issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat, Gandhi’s membership as MP has been restored. Rahul Gandhi is Wayanad MP once again. Congress members and Gandhi supporters were seen celebrating his return as MP outside 10, Janpath.
Arrest over post against CM Yogi
A businessman from Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi was arrested by the local police over a WhatsApp post. According to the Indian Express report, the 35-year-old was the admin of a WhatsApp group in which a user allegedly posted a ‘derogatory’ comment against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The police said that Sahabuddin Ansari has been arrested since he didn’t take any corrective measure as admin of the WhatsApp group.
Paytm CEO Sharma to buy stake worth $628 mln in co from Antfin Holding
Paytm’s founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, will buy a 10.3% stake valued at $628 million in the company from its largest shareholder, in a bid to simplify its ownership structure, the fintech company said in a filing on Monday. (Reuters)
Centre rushes more forces to Manipur
Amid reports of fresh violence, the Centre is sending more troops to strife-torn Manipur. The decision comes after new violence was reported from Bishnupur over the weekend. Meanwhile, a Meiti organisation has called for a boycott of the Biren Singh government. (READ MORE)
Daimler Truck finance chief Jochen Goetz, credited with its spinoff from Mercedes-Benz maker, dies
Jochen Goetz, the chief financial officer of Daimler Truck and credited with its successful spinoff from the automotive giant that makes the Mercedes-Benz, has died, the company said on Sunday. He was 52. (AP)
Curfew to be lifted in Nuh today
The local authorities in Haryana’s Nuh will lift the curfew at 9 am today. The relaxation in curbs will stay till 1:00 pm, news agency ANI reports. The curfew was imposed after the region witnessed communal clashes on July 31st. Over the weekend, the Nuh administration carried out anti-encroachment drive that saw demolition of several structures in the area.
All eyes on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Will Rahul Gandhi return as MP today? Speculations are rife as reports suggest that the office of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to issue the circular today. On Friday, the apex court had stayed conviction of Gandhi in “Modi surname” defamation case. The verdict essentially means that Gandhi can return as lawmaker. However, Birla had said that he would have to see the ‘authenticated’ copy of the Supreme Court’s order.
Monsoon session of Parliament today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the Delhi Services Bill in the Rajya Sabha today. Last week, the Lok Sabha had cleared the Bill that is being termed by the Aam Aadmi Party government as ‘unconstitutional’. (READ MORE)
