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Sania Mirza pulls out of US Open due to injury
The 35-year-old Sania said in an Instagram post that she had injured herself during the Canadian Open in Toronto this month and the scans showed a torn tendon.
Sania Mirza pulls out of US Open due to injury
The 35-year-old Sania said in an Instagram post that she had injured herself during the Canadian Open in Toronto this month and the scans showed a torn tendon.
Update | Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh, gets bail
Controversial BJP leader T Raja Singh was arrested by the Hyderabad city police on Tuesday following his alleged remarks against Islam and Prophet Mohammed in a video which was later pulled down by the social media platform on which it was uploaded.
COVID Update
-Active cases in country decline to 96,506
- Gujarat sees 294 new cases, one fatality; active tally at 2,018
-Madhya Pradesh logs 87 new cases; active tally at 637
-269 new cases reported in Jammu & Kashmir
-Tamil Nadulogs 560 new cases
-Odisha logs 206 new cases, one fresh fatality
-West Bengal reports 195 new cases, 4 deaths
Follow preventive measures to prevent the spread of tomato flu, Centre to states
The disease, which seems to be a variant of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), occurs mainly in children under 10 years of age, but it can occur in adults too, an advisory issued by the Centre said, adding that the children must be educated about the signs and symptoms and side-effects of the illness.
Rahul Gandhi, other top leaders to attend Congress' mega-rally against price rise under Modi
There is a country-wide anguish against price rise and unemployment, Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar said. The Congress party has been protesting against the anti-people policies of the Modi government from every platform, he said.
Meta reaches $37.5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit
A preliminary settlement of the proposed class action was filed on Monday in San Francisco federal court, and requires a judge’s approval.It resolved claims that Facebook violated California law and its own privacy policy by gathering data from users who turned off Location Services on their mobile devices.
BJP suspends MLA Raja Singh hours after his arrest for derogatory remarks against Prophet
Singh, known for his hardline religious rhetoric, was issued a show cause notice by the BJP, asking him to explain within 10 days why he should not be expelled from the party. Singh was arrested on Tuesday, a day after he released a video criticising stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who had recently performed in Hyderabad.
Milk price hike may limit drop in profitability of organised dairies
The recent hike in retail milk price by Rs 2 per litre will limit the slide in profitability of the organised dairy sector to 50 basis points year-on-year this fiscal, despite a higher than anticipated rise in procurement prices and transport and packaging costs, Crisil Ratings said in a report.
Neeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne Diamond League on Friday
A good show in Lausanne can ensure Chopra a berth in the Diamond League Finals in Zurich on September 7 and 8 as he is at fourth spot in the standings. The top six in the standings will make the Zurich Finals. The Lausanne event is the last leg which has men's javelin throw competition.
After wheat, retail price of rice rises 6.31% on supply concerns
The average retail price of wheat flour (atta) has increased by over 17%to Rs 35.17 per kg as against Rs 30.04 per kg in the year-ago period.The rising trend in the retail price of rice is due to reports of likely drop in the country's production in view of 8.25% lag in paddy sowing till last week in the ongoing kharif (summer) season.
Passenger data will be encrypted before being shared with consultant: IRCTC officials
"A unique identification code with travel patterns will be shared with a consultant," a senior company official said. The official added that the unique identification code will not let consultants identify customers or have access to any sensitive customer information. Read More
Delhi government plans to recruit 200 women drivers for DTC buses
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlothanded over appointment letters to the first batch of 11 women bus drivers who have completed their training and will be employed with the DTC.In February this year, the Delhi government had relaxed the height and experience criteria for recruitment of women drivers for DTC and cluster buses in the capital.
AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict
"It is with immense pleasure that we inform you that the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India took up our matter and vide order dated 22.05.2022 was pleased to pass directions regarding the full repeal of the CoA mandate and consequently the AIFF having full charge of the AIFF's daily affairs," AIFF'sacting general secretarySunandoDharwrote in the letter. "In view of the above, we request the FIFA and especially the Bureau to reconsider their decision of suspending the AlFF.
Adani group stocks fall; Adani Power, Adani Wilmar decline nearly 5%
Shares of Adani Power fell 4.99 per cent, Adani Wilmar went lower by 4.73 per cent and Adani Green Energy declined 4.15 per cent on the BSE.
Investment via P-notes declines to Rs 75,725-crore in July
Investment in the Indian capital markets through participatory notes declined to Rs 75,725 crore at the end of July, the lowest level in nearly two years, mainly in the wake of aggressive rate hikes by the US Fed. This also marks the third consecutive monthly decline in investment numbers.
Vaccination of cattle against lumpy skin disease begins in Rajasthan
Vaccination of cattle started on Monday in four districts to prevent skin disease caused by lumpy virus. Vaccination will start in the remaining districts soon," said P C Kishan, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry. Thousands of cattle have been vaccinated in Bharatpur, Bundi, Ajmer and Kota districts, he added.
32 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued from sea by ICG repatriated to Bangladesh
32 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued from the sea by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) were repatriated to Bangladesh, at Indo-Bangla IMBL today. ICG Ship Varad handed over the rescued fishermen to BCG Ship Tajuddin in a formal ceremony at sea: Indian Coast Guard
Right engine of Mumbai-bound IndiGo aircraft develops snag at Goa Airport
Right engine of Mumbai-bound IndiGo aircraft develops snag at Goa Airport while proceeding to runway, passengers disembark with help of Navy rescue team: Airport director
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the bilateral meeting with the Defence Minister of Uzbekistan, Lt Gen Bakhodir Kurbanov in Tashkent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre’ to the Nation at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh tomorrow
The Hospital has been built by the Central Government at a cost of over Rs. 660 Crore.The cancer Hospital is a tertiary care hospital of a 300-bed capacity and is equipped with modern facilities to treat all types of cancers using every available treatment modality like Surgery, Radiotherapy & Medical Oncology - Chemotherapy, immunotherapy & Bone marrow transplant.
In Delhi, we've given 2 lakh govt & 10 lakh private jobs: Manish Sisodia
This rapidly growing enthusiasm among people across the country is what is making CBI tighten the noose on me. I want to say that I am an honest person and I am not afraid of CBI: Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia in Bhavnagar
Gujarat | "I urge journalists in Gujarat - If we come to power, I request you not to write in our favour. Point out our mistakes": Delhi Chief Minister
'Bharat Jodo' is the need of the hour. Inflation, GST, unemployment are breaking India: Jairam Ramesh
Social polarisation is being done in the name of religion, caste, language, food, clothes. In politics, Centre is overpowering, saidCongress Gen Secy in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh.
It has become One Nation, One Govt, One Party, One Leader. This was discussed in Udaipur & it was decided to take out Bharat Jodo Yatra from Oct 2 - that we give a message to people that Constitution, democracy, our nation are in danger, he added.
This is the yatra of Congress party but we've requested all parties to join, we've appealed to Civil Society too. Our aim is to strengthen Congress org and that we get an opportunity to go among the public. It is a 150-day long yatra from Kanniyakumari to Kashmir.This is a mass movement - to create awareness among people & strengthen the org. We need to be aggressive, In a way, this is a preparation for the 2024 elections, he said.
Delhi Court granted regular bail to Poonam Jain, wife of Delhi Cabinet Minister Satyender Jain, in a money laundering case
She was earlier granted interim bail in the case.
Kerala Lokayukta Amendment Bill sent to Subject Committee for its consideration
Punjab | A suspicious object has been found near City Police Station in Ferozepore
The anti-sabotage team has been called. We are investigating further: Mohit Dhawan, Inspector, Ferozepore
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight test VL-SRSAM
- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy today successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha
- The flight test was carried out from an Indian Naval Ship against a high-speed unmanned aerial target for demonstration of vertical launch capability. The missiles, equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency seeker, intercepted the target with high accuracy.
- The Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) system has been indigenously designed & developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
India's produced 2,453.19 Thousand Metric Tonnes (TMT) of crude oil during July this year
India's produced 2,453.19 Thousand Metric Tonnes (TMT) of crude oil during July this year, which was 5.57 per cent lower than the month's target and 3.76 per cent lower than the production during the same month of previous year: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Tashkent in Uzbekistan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Tashkent in Uzbekistan to attend the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting and also hold bilateral meetings with Uzbekistan’s Defence Minister, Lieutenant General Bakhodir Kurbanov.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Tashkent in Uzbekistan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Tashkent in Uzbekistan to attend the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting and also hold bilateral meetings with Uzbekistan’s Defence Minister, Lieutenant General Bakhodir Kurbanov.
BJP suspends Telangana MLA T Raja Singh
He was arrested today for his alleged derogatory comments against #ProphetMuhammad following protests in Hyderabad last night.
BSF recovered a cache of assault weapons at India-Pakistan border in Punjab
3 AK47 rifles with 6 magazines, 3 M3 Rifles with 4 magazines & 2 pistols with 2 magazines in Ferozepur sector were recovered earlier today. It appears that weapons have been smuggled from Pakistan: Border Security Force
Maharashtra political crisis | SC refers petitions filed by Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde to constitution bench
The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a five-judge bench the petitions filed by the Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde raising several constitutional questions related to defection, merger and disqualification.
A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered the listing of petitions before the constitution bench on Thursday and directed the Election Commission not to pass any orders on Shinde faction's plea that it be considered the real Shiv Sena and granted the party's poll symbol. Read more.
Karnataka | Congress protest against the government scheduled for August 26 has been postponed as Section 144 is imposed in Madikeri
We respect the law of the land: Congress leader & former CM Siddaramaiah
Gehlot backs Rahul Gandhi as Congress president
- Congress leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for taking up the post of party president and said that party members across the country would be disappointed if he doesn't.
- "If Rahul Gandhi does not become the party president, it will be a disappointment for Congressmen across the country," said CM Gehlot at a conference in Jaipur.
- His remarks came ahead of the elections of the Congress Party President's post scheduled to be held by September 20.
(ANI)
I condemn the comments made by BJP MLA. BJP doesn't want to see that there is peace in Hyderabad. BJP hates Prophet Muhammad and Muslims. They want to destroy the social fabric of India: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on comments made by Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh
Disgraceful: Mayawati on BJP leader's controversial remarks on particular religion
- BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday termed as "disgraceful" the alleged remarks made of BJP leader T Raja Singh against a religion and asked was it not the responsibility of the party's leadership to restrain its people to maintain peace in the country.
- The BJP's Telangana MLA was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged controversial remarks against a particular religion.
- On Monday, the BJP MLA released a video criticising stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who recently performed in the city. Singh is also purportedly seen making some comments against the religion in it.
Maha: MACT awards Rs 17.85 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in motorcycle accident
- A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded Rs 17.85 lakh compensation to the family of a 36-year-old man who was killed in a motorcycle accident in 2017.
- MACT member Shaukat S Gorwade directed the opponents "the owner of the offending vehicle and the New India Assurance Company Limited "to pay the compensation with an interest of 6 per cent per annum from the date of filing of the application.
- The order to this effect was passed on August 4 and the copy of the same was made available on Tuesday.
(PTI)
Sonia Gandhi calls on President Murmu
- Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
- "President, Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan," the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted along with a photo of the two leaders.
Maharashtra Political Crisis:
Supreme Court refers to a Constitution Bench issues arising from a dispute between Uddhav Thackeray and EknathShinde-ledfactions of Shiv Sena. SC lists the case for hearing on Aug 25
Pakistan
PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Qatar seeking trade and investment
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Qatar on Tuesday in the hope of generating trade and investment for his cash-strapped country, his office and aides said.
- "I will highlight the exciting investment opportunities in Pakistan's various sectors such as renewable energy, food security, industrial and infrastructure development, tourism and hospitality," Sharif said in a statement before setting off. Read More
Maharashtra Assembly Monsoon Session
Speaker Rahul Narvekar asks the State government to form a committee on climate change
CM Eknath Shinde is speaking on the issue in the Legislative Assembly
Indian Air Force
A Mi-35 attack helicopter of the Indian Air Force has made a precautionary landing in a village near Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan. More details awaited: IAF officials
(ANI)
Rahul Dravid tests positive for COVID-19, not travelling to Dubai for Asia Cup for now: BCCI sources
- India head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 and didn’t accompany the Rohit Sharma-led team that left for Dubai to compete in the Asia Cup, starting August 27.
- India play arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game on August 28.
- “Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation. We are still hopeful that he will recover soon and might join the team in due course,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on the conditions of anonymity.
- It is understood that for the time being, assistant coach Paras Mhambrey will be in-charge of the team but a call on whether NCA head VVS Laxman will join the team in Dubai will be taken later on Tuesday. Read More
Protests at Vizhinjam port not by fisherfolk alone: Kerala CM
The protests outside the under-construction Vizhinjam port in Kerala does not appear to be by fisherfolk alone and in some places it looks like a pre-planned agitation, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in the legislative assembly on Tuesday opposing an adjournment motion to discuss the issue in the House.
(PTI)
UNSC meeting: India asks countries to respect sovereignty, territorial integrity and international agreements
- In an apparent jibe at China, India has cautioned against any "double standards" on the issue of combating terrorism and emphasised that any "coercive or unilateral" action that seeks to change the status quo by force is an affront to the principle of common security.
- India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, addressing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on the topic Promote Common Security Through Dialogue and Cooperation' on Monday said that all countries should respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and respect international agreements. Read More
Live News Updates August 23: Bilkis Bano case in Supreme Court
- Bilkis Bano case reaches the Supreme Court.
- Remission of sentence of the 11 convicts in the case has been challenged before the Supreme Court of India.
- Urgent listing of the case sought and SC has agreed to look into it.
Haryana BJP leader and content creator Sonali Phogat passes away
- Haryana BJP leader and content creator Sonali Phogat passes away in Goa, confirms Goa DGP Jaspal Singh (ANI)
