Aug 14, 2023
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15:49 (IST)
Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to boycott Governor RN Ravi’s ‘at home reception’ on August 15
A day after Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi vowed that he would ‘never ever’ sign the NEET exemption bill, State Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that he will boycott the governor’s Independence Day reception at the Raj Bhavan on August 15.
“We are boycotting the At Home Reception to be hosted by Governor RN Ravi tomorrow to mark the Independence Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan,” announced CM MK Stalin.
Aug 14, 2023
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15:37 (IST)
Supreme Court LIVE Updates
Supreme Court issues alert about fake news falsely quoting CJI; Says legal action being taken
The Supreme Court released a statement warning the public about a social media post that falsely quotes the Chief Justice of India.
The bogus tweet features a picture of CJI DY Chandrachud with a fictitious remark urging people to resist the government.
The Public Relations Office of the Court, in its statement, said “It has come to the notice of the Supreme Court of India that a social media post (invoking the public to protest against authorities) using a file photograph and falsely quoting the Chief Justice India is being circulated. The post is fake, ill-intended and mischievous. No such post has been issued by the Chief Justice of India nor has he authorised any such post. Appropriate action is being taken in this regard with the law enforcement authorities”
Aug 14, 2023
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15:33 (IST)
Kannada Actor LIVE Updates
Karnataka High Court stays FIR registered under Atrocities Act against Upendra
The Karnataka High Court has halted the FIR filed against actor Upendra under the Atrocities Act, which is a huge relief for him. The actor-turned-politician has petitioned the Supreme Court to have the FIR dismissed.
Upendra’s lawyer contended that because the actor employed an archaic adage, the Atrocities Act could not be enforced in this case.
Two FIRs were filed against the actor at two distinct Bengaluru police stations after he made inflammatory remarks on the Dalit community. The remark was made during a live engagement with ‘Prajaakeeya’ party activists on August 12.
Aug 14, 2023
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15:29 (IST)
Made-in-India LIVE Updates
‘Prabal’: First Made-in-India side swing cylinder revolver to be launched on August 18
Kanpur’s AWPL Company has proudly presented the ‘Prabal’ revolver, a game-changing innovation to the guns industry.
This cutting-edge weapon, set to make its premiere on August 18th, promises to reshape the landscape of armaments technology. Within a 50-meter range, the extraordinary Prabal.32 barrel revolver exceeds its competitors by more than tripling the firepower.
Aug 14, 2023
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15:19 (IST)
Uttarakhand Rains LIVE Updates
Char Dham Yatra halted temporarily as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand
According to authorities, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority has instructed that the current Char Dham Yatra be halted till Tuesday as torrential rains continue to pummelled the north eastern state.
They stated that the decision was made to guarantee the safety of pilgrims.
In an order issued on Monday, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority said, “Char Dham Yatra stopped temporarily on the 14th and 15th August following disruption in the movement of traffic due to landslides after heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand.”
Aug 14, 2023
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15:04 (IST)
Uttarkhand Rainfall LIVE Updates
Houses submerge in Rishikesh, 20 people rescued
Following major waterlogging in the region, State Disaster Response Force officials rescued 20 individuals stuck in the Ambagh area of Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh.
Acting on intelligence that individuals were stranded in their inundated dwellings in the Seema Dental region owing to waterlogging, the SDRF team deployed rafts to rescue 20 people and transport them to a safe location, the force said in a statement on Monday.
Meanwhile, SDRF troops worked through the night in Rishikesh neighbourhoods such as Kharasrot, IDPL Colony, Laxmanjhula, Ambagh, and Bhogpur.
Aug 14, 2023
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14:43 (IST)
India-China LIVE Updates
China needs to ‘respect’ India’s borders, says US Congressman Ro Khanna
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has stated that China must respect India’s boundaries and that he will strive to ensure that New Delhi receives essential US technology in the same way as Israel, Japan, and South Korea do.
Ro Khanna, co-chair of the Congressional India Caucus and leader of a bipartisan Congressional delegation here, expressed confidence that India might help bring peace between Russia and Ukraine.
“It’s very important that we keep India’s sovereignty.…They (China) need to respect India’s border and this is why I went to the Western Naval Command. We are working very closely with the American Navy to make sure the Arabian Sea remains free for navigation and that the Indian Ocean remains free, and we will continue to strengthen that relationship,” Mr Khanna told ANI in an interview.
Aug 14, 2023
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14:36 (IST)
Uttarakhand LIVE Updates
CM Dhami holds review meeting amid heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with authorities at his house in Dehradun on Monday to discuss the situation resulting from the calamity caused by severe rains in numerous districts throughout the state.
The Chief Minister urged staff to guarantee public safety and the availability of all available amenities.
Due to the severe rainfall warning, Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar has urged everyone not to travel to mountainous areas.
Aug 14, 2023
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14:27 (IST)
Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates
NEET not so neat, thinks Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, moves to scrap exam
“NEET, which is a hurdle for your growth, will be scrapped,” said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin amid the rising cases of suicides in the state. He also urged the medical aspirants not to harbour any suicidal tendencies and instead face life with self-confidence.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s remarks came after 19-year-old S Jegadeeswaran, an aspiring National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) candidate allegedly took his own life at his residence in Chromepet on Saturday evening.
Aug 14, 2023
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14:05 (IST)
BJP LIVE Updates
BJP’s Nadda speaks to Himachal CM, state BJP President; Extends full support to Himachal Pradesh
JP Nadda, the president of the BJP, talked with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and state BJP President Rajeev Bindal on the loss caused by the cloudburst and landslide. He provided Himachal Pradesh with all of his resources.
Aug 14, 2023
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14:02 (IST)
IMD LIVE Updates
Red alert in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand amid incessant rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red signal for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, forecasting exceptionally heavy rainfall on Monday, August 14.
This forecast calls for more than 204.4mm of rain, with isolated floods and landslides possible.
People should avoid locations prone to flooding and stay away from susceptible properties.
Aug 14, 2023
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13:53 (IST)
Uttarakhand LIVE Updates
Water level of Ganga River in Rishikesh rises
The water level of the Ganga River in Rishikesh has risen significantly as a result of the persistent rains in Uttarakhand.
Aug 14, 2023
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13:44 (IST)
Congress LIVE Updates
‘The more pressure they put on us, the more we will rise strongly,’ says Robert Vadra
Aug 14, 2023
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13:39 (IST)
Jammu & Kashmir LIVE Updates
Hizbul terrorist’s brother join PM Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, hoists Tricolour at home in J&K
The family of Javid Mattoo, a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, hoisted the Indian National flag at their home in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of Independence Day.
Rayees Mattoo, Javid’s brother, can be seen happily waving the Tricolour from the window in the viral video.
Aug 14, 2023
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13:34 (IST)
Bombay High Court LIVE Updates
No stay on MHADA lottery; Bombay HC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking reservation for Special Backward Class
The Bombay High Court has refused to issue an urgent ruling on a petition to add the Special Backward Class (SBC) as a reserved category in the Maharashtra house and Area Development (MHADA) lottery for house allotments.
Deepal Shahu Shirvale, the petitioner, had requested that the lottery, which was scheduled to be announced on Monday, be halted pending the outcome of the appeal or that the SBC be put in the reserved category.
On August 11, a division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Neela Gokhale refused to issue any orders giving urgent interim relief on the application, observing that there was no urgency.
MHADA’s advocate Uday Warunjikar opposed the plea and said the housing body has the power to frame rules and regulations.
Aug 14, 2023
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13:04 (IST)
Money Laundry Case LIVE Updates
Soren unlikely to appear before ED on Monday for questioning in money laundering case
According to a source, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is unlikely to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Monday in connection with a money laundering investigation.
The ED summoned Soren on August 8 to appear in court on August 14 at the federal agency’s office in this city and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
“The chief minister is unlikely to appear before the ED today in view of his busy schedule. He may request for another date from the agency,” the source said.
Soren was to be questioned in connection with an alleged defence land fraud.
Aug 14, 2023
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12:59 (IST)
Haryana LIVE Updates
Mobile internet service restored in Nuh two weeks after violence
Police reported on Monday that mobile internet service has been restored in Haryana’s Nuh district, two weeks after it had been halted following ethnic riots that killed six lives.
The service was restored around midnight on Sunday, according to the police. Following the July 31st riots, the authorities suspended mobile internet access until August 8th.
The suspension was later extended until August 13th.
Six persons were killed in confrontations that occurred in Nuh on July 31 when a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) parade was assaulted by crowds and spread to other districts, including Gurugram.
Aug 14, 2023
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12:54 (IST)
Himachal Pradesh Rains LIVE Updates
Shiv Mandir at Summer Hill collapses due to heavy rainfall
Aug 14, 2023
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12:38 (IST)
Chandrayaan 3 LIVE Updates
One Step Closer To The Moon: Chandrayaan 3 makes its most crucial manoeuvre yet
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is getting closer to the Moon’s surface today. ISRO has stated that Chandrayaan 3’s orbit was adjusted today and that it is now significantly closer to the moon as a result of a successful operation that took place about 12:15PM today.
Chandryaan 3 currently has a near-circular orbit of 150km x 177km as a result of the last manoeuvre.
Aug 14, 2023
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12:36 (IST)
Himachal Pradesh Rains LIVE Updates
River flows along the way to Prashar Lake in Mandi
The river flows in full flood along the way to Prashar Lake in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district.
Aug 14, 2023
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12:33 (IST)
Shiv Sena LIVE Updates
Meetings with Ajit tarnishing image of Sharad Pawar claims Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana
Recent political developments in Maharashtra have drawn attention to the frequent meetings between Sharad Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of the state. According to the Shiv Sena’s (UBT) mouthpiece “Saamana,” these meetings are damaging the senior Pawar’s reputation.
These encounters have piqued the interest of both the media and political circles, especially in light of the state’s complicated alliance dynamics. The editorial in ‘Saamana’ stated, “It is ‘amusing’ to see Ajit Pawar frequently meeting (his uncle) Sharad Pawar, and the latter is also not avoiding it.”
Aug 14, 2023
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12:26 (IST)
Himachal Pradesh Rain LIVE updates
Rescue operations underway after temple collapsed in Shimla
A rescue operation is underway after a temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, fell earlier today owing to a landslide.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is on the scene, as are authorities. According to the CM, nine bodies have been recovered from the rubble.
“Teams are conducting rescue operations. We are hoping that everybody is safe and we will rescue them to safety,” said PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh.
Aug 14, 2023
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12:10 (IST)
Himachal Pradesh Rain LIVE updates
At least 21 dead amid heavy downpour so far, says CM Sukhu
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhua, the chief minister, addressed the media following the temple collapse in Shimla on Monday. He stated that the death toll from the constant rain had reached 21 and warned people to avoid landslide-prone regions and bodies of water.
According to CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, 20 to 25 persons are still believed to be buried beneath the debris.
“I appeal to people to stay indoors, to not venture near rivers and landslide-prone areas. Restoration works will begin as soon as rain stops,” he said.
Aug 14, 2023
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12:06 (IST)
Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates
‘We can remove NEET…’: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin after student, father die by suicide
MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, assured on Monday that NEET would be phased out as the incidence of student suicides rises.
“Have confidence, do not have suicidal thoughts. Do not think of losing your life in any situation. Definitely, we can remove NEET which proves to be an obstacle to your goals. The Tamil Nadu government is working vigorously towards that,” CM said in a statement.
His comments came after an applicant committed suicide in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai on Sunday after failing the NEET test twice. On Monday, his father also committed suicide.
Aug 14, 2023
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11:46 (IST)
Jharkhand LIVE Updates
BJP leader succumbs to injuries after being shot at, protests erupt in Jharkhand
According to police, a BJP leader died from his gunshot wounds on Monday morning, prompting his supporters to protest by blocking roads in Latehar district.
On Saturday evening, Rajendra Prasad Sahu, a former vice-president of Latehar zila parishad, was fired at by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles near Doon school in the Balumath district.
He died early Monday of bullet wounds to the waist, stomach, and leg while being treated at a hospital in Ranchi, according to Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Anjani Anjan.
Aug 14, 2023
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11:37 (IST)
Kutch Earthquake LIVE Updates
Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Kutch district near Pakistan border
According to government authorities, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake happened near India’s international border with Pakistan in Gujarat’s Kutch area on Monday morning.
The tremor happened at 8:47 a.m. near the BSF battle monument, which is located beyond the India Bridge in the district’s Khavda sector.
According to the Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 km and its epicentre was roughly 20 km north-northwest of Khavda.
Aug 14, 2023
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11:34 (IST)
Himachal Pradesh LIVE Updates
Seven killed in cloudburst in Solan, around 20 feared buried in Shimla landslides
As rain wrecked havoc in the state, seven members of a family were murdered in a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, and 15 to 20 others were thought buried in two landslides in Shimla.
Following the cloudburst on Sunday night, two houses in Solan were swept away. A police spokesman reported that while six people were saved, seven others were slain in Jadon village.
Harnam (38), Kamal Kishore (35), Hemlata (34), Rahul (14), Neha (12), Golu (8), and Raksha (12) were among those killed, according to Superintendent of Police, Solan, Gaurav Singh.
Aug 14, 2023
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11:28 (IST)
ISRO LIVE Updates
ISRO gearing up for mission to study Sun, satellite arrives at Sriharikota for launch
ISRO said on Monday that Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, is nearing ready for launch.
The satellite, built at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, has arrived at the ISRO’s spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, the national space agency announced in an update on the mission.
When questioned about the launch date, an ISRO official told PTI, “Mostly September first week.” The spacecraft is scheduled to be positioned in a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth system’s Lagrange point 1 (L1), which is approximately 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth.
Aug 14, 2023
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11:24 (IST)
Delhi LIVE Update
Delhi records minimum temperature of 26.8C; Light rain likely
According to the India Meteorological Department, the national capital recorded a low temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, which is usual for this time of year.
At 8.30 a.m., the humidity was 75 per cent.
The weather forecast calls for a mostly overcast sky with light rain during the day. The highest temperature is expected to be approximately 34 degrees Celsius.
The Central Pollution Control Board reported that the Air Quality Index (AQI) was “moderate” at 9 a.m., with a rating of 108.
Aug 14, 2023
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11:17 (IST)
Independence Day Celebration LIVE Updates
954 police personnel receive service medals
On the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, which will be commemorated on Tuesday, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Monday that 954 police men had been given Police Medals.
The President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been given to Assistant Commandant Loukrakpam Ibomcha Singh of the Central Reserve Police Force, the MHA said today.
Aug 14, 2023
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11:11 (IST)
Amit Shah LIVE Update
Amit Shah participates in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, hoists tricolor at his home
As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoists the Tiranga at his house in Delhi.
Aug 14, 2023
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11:01 (IST)
Asaduddin Owaisi LIVE Updates
Asaduddin Owaisi’s Delhi residence allegedly attacked, glass found broken, police probe on
According to authorities, the glass of the official house of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi was damaged on Sunday evening.
Around 5 p.m. on Sunday, the caretaker of Owaisi’s government house reported that someone had smashed the home’s glass. After after, the police arrived and began their investigation.
Someone smashed the glass on the gate of Asaduddin Owaisi’s residence at 34 Ashoka Road about 5 p.m. on Sunday, according to the police complaint. Following the PCR’s call, DCP, ACP, and SHO arrived on the scene.
Aug 14, 2023
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10:44 (IST)
Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates
Man dies by suicide day after son kills self over NEET result
A day after his 19-year-old son committed himself after failing the National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (NEET) test twice, a dad in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai hanged himself, police said on Monday.
According to authorities, the deceased, S Jegadeeswaran (19), was an aspirant who committed himself the day before after failing the NEET exams twice.
Aug 14, 2023
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10:27 (IST)
Noida Fire Incident LIVE
Fire breaks out at private company in Noida, no casualties
On Monday morning, a fire broke out at a private enterprise in Noida’s Sector 88, Uttar Pradesh, according to a senior fire officer here.
The fire, however, has been contained, and there have been no injuries, according to Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pradeep Kumar.
He claimed that as soon as the fire department received the information, they rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire.
According to early investigations, the fire was started by a transformer outside the facility.
Aug 14, 2023
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10:25 (IST)
Uttarakhand Rains LIVE
Dehradun Defence College building collapses
The Dehradun Defence College building in Uttarakhand’s Maldevta fell on Monday due to heavy rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red signal on Sunday, predicting heavy rain and lightning in six districts of the state during the next 24 hours.
Aug 14, 2023
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10:22 (IST)
Actor Upendra Casteist Remarks LIVE
Case filed against Kannada actor Upendra under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
Under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, an FIR has been lodged against Kannada actor and Uttama Prajaakeeya Party leader Upendra.
According to the authorities, the actor reportedly used inappropriate language during a Facebook Live for a specific community.
Aug 14, 2023
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10:16 (IST)
Maharashtra LIVE Updates
Senior citizen dies after robbers tie-up elderly couple in Mumbai’s Tardeo area
A 70-year-old lady was allegedly killed by suffocation during a theft in Mumbai’s Tardeo district on Sunday, according to authorities.
Surekha Agarwal has been recognised as the dead by police.
According to the police, the event occurred in the early hours of Sunday while the deceased’s husband, Madhan Mohan Agrawal, was out on a morning stroll.
“At around 6:30 am, three people came and pushed him inside and barged into his house with the intention of robbery,” said the police.
Aug 14, 2023
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10:11 (IST)
India-China Border Talks LIVE Updates
India, China hold border talks: Will the two sides be able to finally resolve the standoff?
Will the 19th round of talks be the one that helps India and China find a resolution for the standoff at the Line of Actual Control? At least, that’s what both sides are hoping for as they go in for discussions today after the previous round of talks was held in April.
Notably, the 19th round of talks come just a week before Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China’s Xi Jinping come face to face at the BRICS summit in South Africa, and the latter’s planned visit to India for the G20 Leaders Summit on 9 and 10 September.
Aug 14, 2023
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10:06 (IST)
Independence Day Celebrations LIVE Updates
Going to be great honour to be at the Red Fort with the PM, and seeing India’s Independence Day celebrations, says US Congressman Ro Khanna
Aug 14, 2023
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09:44 (IST)
Independence Day Celebrations LIVE Updates
Covid-warriors thank PM Modi for invitation to attend Independence Day celebrations
Special visitors from many walks of life, including Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, and fisherman, have been invited to join in the Independence Day celebrations at the ancient Red Fort on August 15, 2023.
Nidhi, a Senior Nursing Officer, was delighted to be invited, along with the other fifty nurses and their families, to the Red Fort Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
They will be among 1800 VIP guests to hear PM Modi deliver his 10th Independence Day speech since taking office in 2014 from the walls of the famous Red Fort.
Aug 14, 2023
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09:32 (IST)
Seema Haider Case LIVE Updates
MNS issues warning; Says Seema Haider cannot act in Bollywood movies
Ameya Khopkar, general secretary of Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Seva (MNS), has issued a warning to Pakistani national Seema Haider over her first film.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) Khopkar wrote in Marathi, “We are firm on our stand that a Pakistani citizen should not have any place in the Indian film industry. Seema Haider is a Pakistani woman currently in India. There were also reports that she was an ISI agent. Some of the upstarts in our industry are making the same Seema Haider as an actress for fame. Why are producers not ashamed?”
Aug 14, 2023
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09:26 (IST)
Punjab LIVE Updates
BSF troops shoot dead Pakistani intruder along border in Pathankot
In the early hours of Monday, a Pakistani invader was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers while attempting to breach the International Border (IB) in Pathankot.
Despite numerous warnings, the intruder continued to advance towards the boundary barrier, causing the BSF, Punjab Frontier, to intervene, according to a statement from the BSF, Punjab Frontier.
Aug 14, 2023
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09:21 (IST)
PM Modi LIVE Updates
Partition reminds us of struggle and pain, says PM Modi
Partition Remembrance Day is a day to remember those Indians whose lives were lost during the country’s split, says PM Modi.
He also added that this day also serves as a reminder of the agony and struggle of those who have been forced to bear the brunt of displacement.
Aug 14, 2023
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09:04 (IST)
Himachal Pradesh LIVE Updates
Himachal Pradesh braces for more rains; weather department issues heavy rainfall alert
The regional meteorological service in Himachal Pradesh has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for many districts on Monday, including Shimla, Kullu, and Mandi, among others.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall at most places, with very heavy rainfall at a few places, is very likely to continue over the state. Possibility of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in the districts of Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, and Sirmaur,” the regional weather department said in an alert on Monday morning.
Aug 14, 2023
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08:53 (IST)
Indian Share Markets LIVE Updates
Indian shares set to open lower; domestic inflation data in focus
On Monday, Indian markets are projected to open slightly down in the holiday-shortened week as earnings season concludes, ahead of domestic retail inflation data coming later in the day. At 7.58 a.m. IST, India’s GIFT Nifty on the NSE International Exchange was down 0.28 per cent at 19,432.
According to a Reuters survey of experts, retail inflation in India likely surged to 6.40 per cent in July due to rising food costs, breaking the upper end of the Reserve Bank of India’s 2 per cent-6 per cent tolerance level for the first time in five months. The corporate earnings season is expected to conclude on Monday, with consumer behemoth ITC and telecom service provider Vodafone Idea among hundreds of firms set to announce quarterly results.
Aug 14, 2023
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08:32 (IST)
Solan Cloudburst LIVE Updates
Seven people reported dead after cloudburst reported in Solan
A cloud burst has been observed in Jadon village, Kandaghat sub division, Solan. Two homes and a cowshed were swept away.
Seven persons were killed, three were missing, and five were rescued after a cloudburst was reported in Jadon village in Kandaghat sub division in Solan, according to Siddhartha Acharya, SDM Kandaghat.
Aug 14, 2023
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08:25 (IST)
77th Independence Day Celebrations LIVE Updates
Around 1,800 people have been invited from across the country to be a part of the celebrations at Red Fort as Special Guests
Aug 14, 2023
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08:06 (IST)
Congress LIVE Updates
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala demands wider consultations on 3 bills replacing criminal laws
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of “misleading” Parliament and the people of the country about three new bills introduced in the Lok Sabha that seek to overhaul the country’s criminal justice system, and demanded broader consultations with legal experts and the public on the proposed legislations.
Surjewala alleged that the Modi administration introduced the three legislation from its “black magic hat” on August 11 without any previous notification, public engagement, or requesting ideas from legal experts, jurists, criminologists, and other stakeholders.
Aug 14, 2023
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07:47 (IST)
Delhi LIVE Updates
Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Independence Day; police check vehicles
The Delhi Police have increased security in the national capital ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.
Police officers searched automobiles as security was increased around the nation’s capital in preparation for the July 4th celebrations.
In addition, in honour of Independence Day, Rail Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan have been lighted with tri-color lights.
Aug 14, 2023
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07:27 (IST)
19th Corps Commander LIVE Updates
India, China to hold 19th Corps Commander talks today
According to army officials, India and China will convene the 19th round of Corps Commander discussions on 14 August in Chushul as part of ongoing efforts to settle the situation in eastern Ladakh. The talks take place less than a month before the G20 leaders conference, which Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend in person.
“The Indian stance has been consistent, i.e. restoration of status quo ante as on April 2020 and the focus would be on disengagement from Depsang and Demchok. The above entails the restoration of patrolling rights till the traditional patrolling points,” according to a defence source.
This discussion comes less than a month before the G20 leaders summit, which Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend in person.
