Breaking LIVE UPDATES: 42 SITs to probe Manipur violence case; Rahul Gandhi back to Lok Sabha

Aug 7, 2023 08:11 PM

Picnickers saved a father-daughter from drowning after a car fell into Lodhia Kund waterfall near Indore, Madhya Pradesh 

#WATCH | Picnickers saved a father-daughter from drowning after a car fell into Lodhia Kund waterfall near Indore, Madhya Pradesh

(Video source: Sumit Mathew) pic.twitter.com/qlKcjQ5GbZ

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 07:06 PM

#WATCH | "(Rahul Gandhi) will definitely speak," says Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on being asked if Rahul Gandhi will speak during no-confidence motion discussion in Lok Sabha tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/znw5Ht8Ls6

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 07:00 PM

Inzamam-ul-Haq appointed as Pakistan's chief selector ahead of World Cup 2023

Inzamam-ul-Haq appointed as Pakistan's chief selector ahead of World Cup 2023

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/Fh2GwJeKG5#InzamamulHaq #PakistanCricket #PCB #cricket pic.twitter.com/tBvp8GOxre

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 07:00 PM

Rohit Sharma recalls his favourite memories of ICC Cricket World Cup

Washington, August 7: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday recalled some of his favourite memories associated with the ICC Cricket World Cup, as India prepares to host the marquee sporting event for the first time in its entirety from October 5 to November 19. 

The anticipation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is reaching a fever pitch as the prestigious Trophy Tour continues its global journey, captivating the hearts of fans around the world. The picturesque shores of Barbados witnessed the trophy's arrival recently, leaving fans and players alike in awe of its magnificence.

Aug 7, 2023 06:55 PM

#WATCH | "Strategically Manipur is a very important state...I don't know Modi Ji &.... of course, Amit Shah visited Manipur that is also 26 days after the unfortunate incident. He stayed for three days and promised he'll come back after 15 days... Even after they promised,… pic.twitter.com/Zvow4OilWp

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 06:55 PM

#WATCH | On no-confidence motion discussion, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram says, "The no-confidence motion will be taken up tomorrow and will go on for three days. We will make up points...I am sure that we will win this moral argument." pic.twitter.com/s3R1AB82gS

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 06:16 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar congratulates Rahul Gandhi on restoration of LS membership

Many congratulations to him (Rahul Gandhi) for this...Opposition parties are coming together so the people who are at the centre (central government) are worried: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Aug 7, 2023 06:10 PM

Uttarakhand | Medical student falls into Sahastradhara while taking a selfie, dies

Aug 7, 2023 06:07 PM

Delhi records 105 dengue cases in one week

Delhi has recorded a total of 348 cases of dengue since the start of the year with as many as 105 cases reported over the last week alone, according to data released by Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Health officials are dealing with a large increase in dengue cases as a result of recent strong monsoon floods that inundated parts of Delhi.

Read more...

Aug 7, 2023 05:53 PM

#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: AIMIM Chief Asaddudin Owaisi speaks on Caste Census, says, "We support the 42 demands which have been kept and we demand that PM Modi-led government should conduct Caste Census immediately. And this 50 % quota should be breached. There are several… pic.twitter.com/QsapxTTeG1

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 05:52 PM

Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023

#WATCH | Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023

"What is pending before the Supreme Court is the validity of the ordinance, and the two questions referred to the Constitution bench, and that has… pic.twitter.com/EeTDZ8AfWE

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 05:51 PM

#WATCH | "...To me the bill is correct, right...," says Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023. pic.twitter.com/uDZYZMbLdM

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 05:49 PM

Fully prepared for healthy discussion, will answer every question in Assembly: UP CM

Lucknow, August 7: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that his government is fully prepared for a healthy discussion in the Monsoon session of the state's Assembly, which commenced on Monday.

CM Yogi said that presently, Uttar Pradesh is facing floods in western part while there are 40 districts where the problem of drought is a big challenge. "We are ready to discuss this important issue in the House with the permission of the Speaker and the consent of the members of the opposition", he remarked.

Aug 7, 2023 05:45 PM

Manipur Violence: SC sets up 42 SITs to probe cases not transferred to CBI

Supreme Court announced on Monday that it intends to issue an order constituting 42 Special Investigation Teams (SIT) to investigate cases related to the Manipur violence that have not yet been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stated that while cases have been handed to the CBI, it is seeking to direct that five officers of at least Deputy SP rank be brought into the CBI from various states.

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Aug 7, 2023 05:44 PM

Children proudly says "Indian Muslims in Kashmir:" British-Arab influencer

Srinagar, August 7: Praising India for choosing Kashmir for the G20 event, British-Arab influencer, Amjad Taha, famed for his posts on “Paradise on Earth,” said that children "proudly" called themselves Indian Muslims. 

Taha, who was in Kashmir, shared a photo of him along with children on his X account formerly known as Twitter and said that G20, under India's presidency, in Kashmir symbolizes unity in saving nature and humanity.

Aug 7, 2023 05:13 PM

Air Commodore Vivart Singh takes over command of Sulur Air Force Station

Coimbatore, August 7: Air Commodore Vivart Singh took over the command of Air Force Station Sulur in Coimbatore on Monday, according to an official statement.

Air Commodore Vivart Singh, who was commissioned as an Air Officer on June 1995, is a Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot with over 4,000 hours of flying. He has a rich experience of flying multiple variants of fighter, transport and trainer aircraft.

Aug 7, 2023 05:10 PM

870 Air Traffic Controllers posts are vacant: MoS VK Singh in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, August 7: As many as 870 posts of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) are vacant, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation General V K Singh (Retd) told the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

“There is no backlog in filling vacancies of ATCOs. To meet the manpower requirements of ATCOs, an additional 796 ATCO positions have been created since 2022. Vacant posts of ATCOs are filled through direct recruitment examination as well as internally through departmental examination,” said the minister in a written reply.

Aug 7, 2023 04:48 PM

Delhi: Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh leaves Supreme Court complex

#WATCH | Delhi: Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh leaves Supreme Court complex.

DGP arrived at Supreme Court after he was summoned by the court in connection with the Manipur violence case. pic.twitter.com/Xfv5JWvJUP

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 04:43 PM

‘Taali’ Trailer: Sushmita Sen set to fight for “India’s third gender”

Finally, the trailer of inspiring series ‘Taali’ starring Sushmita Sen is out to awestruck the audience with impressive transformation of the actor as the transgender activist.

Aug 7, 2023 04:39 PM

Manipur violence: 42 SITs to look at cases not transferred to CBI, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it proposes to pass order that there will be 42 Special Investigation Teams (SIT) to look into cases in connection with Manipur violence which have not been transferred to Central Bureau of Investgation (CBI).

Aug 7, 2023 04:15 PM

Parliamentary panel recommends adequate representation of various sections in judicial appointments at High Courts, Supreme Court

Parliamentary panel recommends adequate representation of various sections in judicial appointments at High Courts, Supreme Court

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/qtR4sxhaOO#ParliamentaryCommittee #HighCourt #SupremeCourt #JudicialAppointments pic.twitter.com/m9btkHcjLp

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 04:02 PM

Australia to host latest edition of 10-day Malabar exercise for first time

New Delhi, August 7: The latest edition of the Malabar exercise is all set to commence in the Australian waters from August 11-21 that will see the participation of the United States, Japan, India and Australia. 

Australia is also the host for this mega event which is being hosted there ‘for the first time’. 

The ten-day exercise aims to deepen the interoperability between the key partners, Australia, India, Japan and the United States who are also members of the Quad or the Quadrilateral security dialogue. 

Aug 7, 2023 04:02 PM

Geomagnetic field protects Earth from electron showers: Study

A study into the activities of high-energy electrons that revealed the unexpected role of the Earth's geomagnetic field in defending.

Understanding the ionosphere high in the Earth's atmosphere is important due to its effects on communications systems, satellites and crucial chemical features including the ozone layer.

Aug 7, 2023 04:00 PM

Women archers scripted history at World Archery Championship: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Women archers scripted history at World Archery Championship: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/wL0F4Ip0DN#RajyaSabha #WorldArchersChampionship pic.twitter.com/PekpDPUKjN

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 04:00 PM

#WATCH | On restoration of Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "From tomorrow we will be analysing all the failures of the Modi-led government and I have no doubt that there will be strong participation from the Congress. I hope Rahul Gandhi will… pic.twitter.com/UObgqUVlju

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 03:54 PM

Domestic airlines faced 338 cases of technical snags this year till July

The government on Monday said that domestic airlines faced a total of 338 technical snags during the operation of planes this year till the month of July. Out of them, IndiGo faced a total of 206 snags followed by Air India (49), Go Air (22), SpiceJet (21) and Akasa Air (18).

Aug 7, 2023 03:54 PM

UP Assembly Session Day 1: Oppn demands discussion on Manipur violence

On the first of assembly session, Samajwadi Party chief and Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Akhilesh Yadav requested and demanded discussion about the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.

Aug 7, 2023 03:44 PM

AAP suspended MPs protest in parliament premises seeking discussion on Manipur

 Aam Aadmi Party's suspended MP's, Sanjay Singh and Sushil Kumar Rinku on Monday protested in the premises of the parliament seeking discussion on Manipur violence. 

The two MPs were seen holding boards that read, "The Prime Minister should break his silence on Manipur in the parliament", and the other board read, "India stands with Manipur".

Aug 7, 2023 02:18 PM

The demolition drive in Nuh district has been stopped following the stay by the High Court: Haryana DPRO

Aug 7, 2023 02:18 PM

Delhi's Dengue cases

105 dengue cases were reported in the last week in Delhi. A total of 348 cases have been reported so far this year: Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Aug 7, 2023 01:37 PM

Gal Gadot shares her experience working on 'Heart of Stone'

Mumbai, August 7: The upcoming action-packed drama 'Heart of Stone' is extremely special to Gal Gadot. 

With the film, Gadot not only takes on the challenging role of the film's protagonist but also steps into the shoes of the producer.

Aug 7, 2023 01:35 PM

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt’s ‘Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ enters Rs 100 crore club

The craze for Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ is not ending anytime soon. Starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi, the film has now scored a century at the box office.

Aug 7, 2023 01:35 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

New Delhi, August 7: Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Monday amid protests by opposition members over remarks of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey pertaining to Rahul Gandhi whose membership of the House was restored on Monday and who was present in the House.

Dubey referred to report in a US-based newspaper about links between “Chinese propaganda” and a US Tech Mogul and said the article also mentions an Indian news site which is being probed by ED.

Aug 7, 2023 01:34 PM

Congress could not understand importance of Panchayati Raj system: PM Modi

New Delhi, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is the biggest example where democracy has been established at the ground level after 2019, following the abrogation of Article 370.

Taking a dig at the Congress, Prime Minister Modi said for over four decades after the country’s independence, there were no efforts to strengthen the Panchayati Raj institutions in the country.

Aug 7, 2023 01:28 PM

Excise Policy case: Vijay Nair moves Delhi HC with default bail plea

New Delhi, August 7: Aam Aadmi Party's former communication head, Vijay Nair has on Monday moved a default bail petition in the Delhi High Court in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the now scrapped Excise Policy case.

Earlier, the High Court had denied him regular bail in the matter.

Nair is the former Media and Communication In-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the former CEO of the entertainment and event management firm Only Much Louder.

Aug 7, 2023 12:48 PM

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Parliament after his Lok Sabha membership reinstated

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Parliament after his Lok Sabha membership reinstated

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/dpsl8nJLwN#RahulGandhi #LokSabha #Parliament pic.twitter.com/S96v3RisLo

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 12:36 PM

India-China border talks not halted: EAM Jaishankar says, “Made progress on key tension points”

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/tbmpn5tm9O#jaishankar #India #China pic.twitter.com/XbyhQpzBlt

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 12:33 PM

India-China border talks not halted: EAM Jaishankar says, “Made progress on key tension points”

New Delhi, August 7: Border talks between India and China have not been “halted” and both the countries "have made progress on key tension points in the last three years", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

In an interaction with mediapersons here today, the foreign minister said that there has been progress on key tension points between the two countries in the last three years.

He further informed that another meeting on the border talks will be held soon.

Aug 7, 2023 12:14 PM

Delhi | A fire broke out in the endoscopy room of AIIMS

A fire broke out in the endoscopy room of AIIMS. All people evacuated. 

More than 6 fire tenders sent, say Delhi Fire Service

Further details are awaited.

#WATCH | Delhi: A fire broke out in the endoscopy room of AIIMS. All people evacuated.

More than 6 fire tenders sent, say Delhi Fire Service

Further details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/u8iomkvEpX

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 12:10 PM

Mitchell Marsh named Australia's new T20 captain

Mitchell Marsh named Australia's new T20 captain

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/WojaYOFalt#AustraliaT20Squad #NewCaptain #MitchellMarsh pic.twitter.com/4jZ3ceuFax

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 11:59 AM

From 'Dis'Qualified MP' to 'Member of Parliament'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi updates his Twitter account bio from 'Dis'Qualified MP' to 'Member of Parliament' after Lok Sabha Secretariat restored his membership today.

Aug 7, 2023 11:47 AM

FIR lodged against Delhi councillor, others on charges of assaulting woman

New Delhi: An FIR was registered against a councillor in Delhi’s Maidan Garhi area and others on charges of assaulting a woman, the police said. 

The incident took place on August 2, and police filed a cross FIR following complaints from both sides, they said. 

According to the police, on August 2,  a PCR call regarding a quarrel was received at around 1.38 PM at Maidan Garhi police station. 

Aug 7, 2023 11:46 AM

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Lok Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament

#WATCH | Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Lok Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament.

#MonsoonSession pic.twitter.com/69oJzyNhFm

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 11:40 AM

Rajya Sabha Chairman revokes suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil from House after motion in the House.

Rajya Sabha Chairman revokes suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil from House after motion in the House. pic.twitter.com/KQ25lVc4jY

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023 11:25 AM

Nuh violence: 156 people arrested, 56 FIRs registered so far

As many as 156 people have been arrested and 56 FIR’s registered so far in connection with the violence and rioting at Haryana's Nuh district on Monday, officials said.
With this, six people have been confirmed dead and eighty-eight are injured so far in the district, officials confirmed.

Aug 7, 2023 11:06 AM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12pm

Aug 7, 2023 10:27 AM

Rahul Gandhi back in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Secretariat restores membership of Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court on Friday (August 4) stayed his conviction in the ‘Modi’ surname remark case. He was disqualified from the lower house in March 2023.

Aug 7, 2023 10:27 AM

One dead, several injured in bus-pickup collision in Rajasthan's Barmer

One person died and several people were injured after a minibus and pickup collided in Barmer district, Rajasthan.
At least 17 people were injured in the accident

Aug 7, 2023 10:03 AM

Congress Party is likely to move to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 8, if Rahul Gandhi's membership is not restored by this evening: Sources

Aug 7, 2023 09:59 AM

‘Barbie’: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling starrer mints USD 1 billion globally

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer fantasy comedy-drama film ‘Barbie’ has now crossed USD 1 Billon globally in just its third weekend.

Taking to Instagram, the makers announced the news with a special post which they captioned, “Here’s to our incredible Barbies and Kens from all around the world for making our Barbie dreams come true. We’re excited to share that #BarbieTheMovie has hit $1 Billion at the Global Box Office.”

Aug 7, 2023 09:58 AM

Parliament Day 13: Delhi Services bill to be moved in RS, Data Protection bill likely to be passed in Lok Sabha

Parliament is expected to face a logjam on Monday between Treasury and Opposition Benches as the government attempts to seek passage of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in Lok Sabha. The introduction of the bill last week was vehemently opposed by the Opposition.

Aug 7, 2023 09:21 AM

J-K: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves from Srinagar for Amarnath Yatra

Another batch of pilgrims left from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar for their onward pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine on Monday morning.
The pilgrims were heard shouting ‘Bam Bam Bhole’ Slogans on their way to the holy shrine.

Aug 7, 2023 09:20 AM

Two terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration bid in J-K's Poonch

Two terrorist were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the general area of Degwar Terwan in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch during the wee hours of Monday, a Defence official said.