Renowned DRDO scientist Ram Narain Agarwal passes away at 84

The live blog session has concluded

The live blog session has concluded. For more news, views and updates, stay tuned with Moneycontrol.com.

Kolkata medic rape-murder news live updates: Chirag Paswan alleges conspiracy

Union Minister Chirag Paswan said, "Such incidents cannot be accepted in any civilized society, no matter which state it is in, under the rule of any government. Strict action should be taken in his matter. I feel sad when such topics are politicized... The way thousands of anti-social elements went to the spot late last night and vandalized it, was it under any conspiracy? Was it to destroy any evidence? Was it to save someone or to implicate someone, these things are a matter of investigation. I am surprised that where there is a woman Chief Minister, such an incident happens and she is silent, all her women MPs are silent... This incident is reprehensible and shameful, what all the doctors there are saying should be heard. This is not just a matter related to one area, it is a matter of women's safety on which every government needs to work sensitively."

Akasa Air News Live Updates: Akasa flight makes emergency landing for ailing passenger who later dies in hospital

A Varanasi-Mumbai flight of Akasa Air with 172 passengers on board on Thursday made an emergency landing at the Raja Bhoj Airport here after a passenger fell sick, an official said.

While the passenger was declared dead after an examination by doctors, the flight left for Mumbai at around 6pm after mandatory inspection formalities were completed, an official said.

Akasa Air flight QP1492, flying from Varanasi to Mumbai on 15 August 2024, made a diversion and landed in Bhopal on account of a medical emergency on board. Despite the best efforts of our cabin crew and a doctor on board who provided immediate assistance, the passenger, unfortunately, passed away," the airline said in a statement.

News Live Updates: SC designates BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj, as senior advocate

"Deeply honoured and humbled to have reached this milestone in my legal career. My heartfelt gratitude to the Supreme Court selection committee, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, and all the judges of the Supreme Court for this recognition. I owe this achievement to my esteemed mentors Justice U.U. Lalit, Mr. Shekhar Basu, Mr. Ashok Mundargi, Mrs. Rebecca John, Mr Ramesh Gupta, and the legendary Mr. Ram Jethmalani, whose guidance has shaped my journey. A special thanks to my parents, Smt. @sushmaswaraj and Shri Swaraj Kaushal, for their unwavering support, and to my aradhya Shri Krishna for his divine blessings," wrote Bansuri Swaraj on X.

Apart from Swaraj, Nalin Kohli, Abhimanyu Bhandari, Anindita Pujari, Shadan Farasat, Aparna Bhat, Parameshwar K, Rishi Malhotra, Ashok Panigrahi, Gaurav Sharma are among the lawyers, who have been designated as senior advocates.

Kolkata medic rape-murder news live updates: FORDA resumes strike after backlash from resident doctors

A resident doctors' federation on Thursday announced to continue its protest here over the alleged rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, a day after medics slammed it for calling off the agitation following the health ministry's "verbal" assurance to meet its demands, including bringing a law to curb attacks on medical personnel.

Resident doctors across major government hospitals in Delhi, including AIIMS, VMMC-Safdarjung Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, shut down elective services on Monday morning and went on strike, demanding better security and safety measures for medical personnel, and the central law.

The announcement by the Federation of Resident Doctors' Associations (FORDA) came after Resident Doctors' Associations (RDAs) of many hospitals on Wednesday accused it of taking the decision to end the protest without consulting them and "backstabbing" the medical fraternity.

Live News Updates: Renowned DRDO missile scientist Ram Narain Agarwal— also known as the Father of Agni Missiles, passes away at 84

Renowned DRDO missile scientist Ram Narain Agarwal— also known as the Father of Agni Missiles, passed away today in Hyderabad at the age of 84. He played a crucial role in the long-range ballistic missile programme in the country and was the first Programme Director of the Agni missiles and was also known as Agni Man: DRDO officials

Independence Day News Live Updates: PM Modi attends 'At Home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Ukraine - Russia War Live Updates: Ukraine has captured Russian town of Sudzha, says Zelensky

Ukrainian forces are now fully in control of the Russian town of Sudzha, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, more than a week into Kyiv's incursion into Russian territory.

Zelensky said on social media after meeting military commanders that the army had "reported on the completion of the liberation of the town of Sudzha from the Russian military"

Himachal Pradesh Live News Updates: Met issues orange alert for very heavy rains in Himachal, 126 roads closed

Rain-induced landslides and flash floods in several parts of the Himachal Pradesh since the past week have thrown life out of gear, blocking over 120 roads, uprooting trees and inundating low-lying areas, according to officials.

A total of 126 roads, including two national highways, in the state are closed for vehicular movement, officials said on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the local meteorological office issued an 'orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rains on Thursday and a 'yellow' alert for heavy rain in isolated parts of the state till August 21.

Thane News Live Updates: Teen girl goes to friend's birthday celebration, goes missing; kidnapping case filed

A 16-year-old girl who went for a birthday celebration on August 12 has gone missing, a Thane police official said on Thursday.

The girl, a resident of Dombivali, went to her friend’s house for the birthday function and is untraceable since, the Vishnunagar police station official said.”A kidnapping case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions on Tuesday on the complaint of the child’s parents. Further probe is underway,” he said.

Air India News Live Updates: Air India cancels Delhi-Narita-Delhi sector on 16 August

Air India regrets to inform the cancellation of its flights AI306 and AI307 on the Delhi-Narita-Delhi sector on 16 August 2024 due to inclement weather warning at Tokyo. Customers with confirmed bookings on our flights on 16 August 2024 will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling and full refunds for cancellation. We would like to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority," posts Air India

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case updates: CBI team reaches its office in Kolkata after meeting the family members of the victim.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case updates: It’s a shame for Bengal, India, and humanity, says West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose

“It’s shocking and shattering. It’s a shame for Bengal, India, and humanity that we cannot protect our daughters, sisters, and mothers,” says West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose during a press conference in Kolkata.

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: Ola's dark stores vs other QC operators

A dark store is a container, fully manufacturered. It is very volume heavy. No need for space/aisles for humans, says Aggarwal. "These dark stores will be available for all Kiranas and brands in the ONDC network and not just for Ola"

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: Doing well in Indian language text and speech, says CEO Aggarwal

"We are doing well in text and speech in Indian language AI chat... Krutrim has 12% higher accuracy for Hindi and Bengali," said the CEO.

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: Building India's own chip, says Ola CEO

"In just 6 months we generated 1 trillion tokens....To build this vision of India's full AI stack, we are building India's own chip.....We are building India's own chip, and India's own stack by the Krutrim team....", said the CEO

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: Will build AI tools in India, says CEO Aggarwal

"Almost 80% of data is exported outside to be used for developing AI tools and models. India is home to largest developer community. All big tech in the world are run by Indians but there is no Indian big techs cos in the world. That is what Krutrin wants to change. We are going to build AI models in India. And AI tools in India," said CEO Aggarwal.

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: Gen 3 scooters to be more energy efficient, states CEO Aggarwal

"Gen 3 scooters are more energy efficient and will help in bringing down the cost," he further noted.

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: Gen 3 scooters designed to integrate Ola Krutrim's chips

The CEO further noted, "The Gen 3 scooters will have in-house developed 4680 BharatCells in the battery pack".

He also added, "The Gen 3 scooters are designed in a way that it can integrate Ola Krutrim's chips in the future".

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: CEO Aggarwal announces Gen 3 platform for two-wheelers

"We are announcing a Gen 3 platform for our two-wheelers. This is the next generation of tech advancement, said CEO Aggarwal.

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: Start of infinite possibility for India's energy future, says Aggarwal

"Bharat Cell will be powering EVs as well as your home. Cell is the start of infinite possibilities for India's energy future, said Bhavish Aggarwal.

Ola Electric Motorcydle launch LIVE: Tesla is for West, Ola for rest, says CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric Motorcycle Launch LIVE Updates: Going to show future of our business, says Bhavish Aggarwal

"Three years ago, Ola Electric was a dream. In just three years, we are the first EV company, we are the largest two-wheeler EV company in the world!.....We are going to show you what the future of our business is," says Bhavish Aggarwal, MD and Chairman of Ola Electric.

News LIVE Updates: Kejriwal modern day freedom fighter, paid price for serving people, says Delhi Minister Gahlot

Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot hoisted the national flag at Chhatrasal Stadium on Independence Day, marking the occasion with the absence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently in jail. Gahlot expressed his distress over Kejriwal's inability to attend, calling him a "modern day freedom fighter" for enduring imprisonment without yielding to "anti-democratic forces." Gahlot praised Kejriwal's commitment to serving the people of Delhi despite facing legal challenges.

World News LIVE Updates: Japan to lift 'megaquake' warning today if no more seismic activity, says govt

Japan's government is set to lift its "megaquake" warning today if no further significant seismic activity occurs, as per an AFP report. The warning was initially issued due to fears of a major earthquake following recent seismic events in the region. Authorities have been closely monitoring the situation and assessing the risk of an impending large-scale quake.