Amit Shah LIVE Updates: Amit Shah to launch 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' in New Delhi today

11:09 (IST)

Manipur LIVE Updates

Mary Kom writes to Shah for protection of Kom villages

M C Mary Kom has requested that Union Home Minister Amit Shah intervene to guarantee that "security forces prevent both warring groups from intrusion to Kom villages in Manipur."

In a letter to Shah on Thursday, she stated that the Kom people are an indigenous Manipur tribe and one of the smaller minorities.

"We are all dispersed between the two rivalling communities... there are always speculations and doubts against my community from both sides, and are caught in the middle of all problems... due to weak internal administration and tiny size as a community among the minority tribes, we have not been able to stand against any forces that intrude into our jurisdiction.

11:07 (IST)

G20 Summit LIVE Updates

Delhi all set to receive G20 guests, says Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that all preparations have been completed to welcome G20 leaders to Delhi, with Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena heading the charge.

As the group's current president, India will host the G20 meeting in Delhi on September 9 and 10.

"All arrangements have been made to receive G 20 guests. All ministers are themselves on the ground. Hon'ble LG himself has been leading the efforts," Kejriwal said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Ahead of the G20 summit, which will be held at the newly built international convention centre at Pragati Maidan, several arterial roads and other important areas in the city have been given a facelift.

10:47 (IST)

Congress LIVE Updates

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh takes jibe at govt over GDP numbers

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the federal government on Friday for the quarterly GDP growth rate, calling it "disappointing GDP growth."

Taking to 'X', Ramesh said, "With growing inequality, even this disappointing GDP growth of 6% will not lead to rising incomes for the vast majority of Indians".

After the headline quarterly GDP growth numbers came out last evening and after the usual round of drum-beating over them, here is the harsh reality:

1. The headline numbers are overstated by a full percentage point because of the price deflators used.

2. Consumption growth is… https://t.co/76SMiWc3aH— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) September 1, 2023

10:42 (IST)

Maharashtra LIVE Updates

Maha Deputy CM launches 'Meri Mati, Mera Desh' campaign, in Mumbai

In Mumbai, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launches the 'Meri Mati, Mera Desh' campaign.

#WATCH | Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis launches 'Meri Mati, Mera Desh' campaign, in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/W8fOIMXMJY— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2023

10:35 (IST)

INDIA Bloc Meet LIVE Updates

Opposition INDIA bloc to strategise on 2024 LS polls

Top leaders of the Opposition coalition INDIA are scheduled to lay out their plans for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, as they prepare to take on the NDA in the face of early elections.

The leaders gathering here from throughout the country will debate on their approach and move forward on particular matters such as establishing a coordination committee and forming subgroups to focus on their shared agenda, media strategy, coordinated activities, and programming.

During informal conversations over dinner on Thursday night, the leaders emphasised the need to finalise seat sharing and develop a united agenda in the coming weeks.

10:32 (IST)

Amit Shah LIVE Updates

Amit Shah to launch 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' in New Delhi today

On Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will kick off the 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' in New Delhi as part of the 'Meri Mati-Mera Desh' campaign. He will unveil it today at 2 p.m. at Rang Bhawan (Akashvani Bhawan).

10:17 (IST)

Ram Nath Kovind LIVE Updates

Ex-President Kovind-headed committee to explore possibility of 'one-nation, one-election'

According to reports, the government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to investigate the idea of "one nation, one election."

The announcement comes a day after the administration scheduled a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22, the agenda of which is yet unknown.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long advocated for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, and the move to charge Kovind with investigating it demonstrates the government's seriousness as a slew of elections near.

09:54 (IST)

Congress LIVE Updates

'Headline numbers' overstated by full percentage point: Cong on Q1 GDP growth

The Congress said on Friday that the GDP figures for the first quarter of the current fiscal year are exaggerated by a full percentage point due to the price deflators employed.

According to Congress national secretary Jairam Ramesh, growth in 2022-23 might be about 6 per cent based on current patterns.

With rising inequality, even this "disappointing GDP growth of 6 per cent" would not result in higher earnings for the great majority of Indians, he emphasised.

09:52 (IST)

Bihar LIVE Updates

Man shot at in private nursing home in Bihar’s Arrah

According to authorities, a man was shot by an unidentified assailant inside a hospital in the Bihar city of Arrah, suffering serious wounds. The man was critically injured after being shot three times on Thursday evening.

Police identified the victim as Ranganath Chauhan, alias Chhotu Chauhan. According to authorities, the shooting occurred yesterday when Chauhan was at a private nursing facility in Arrah for his wife's delivery.

09:39 (IST)

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

Chandrayaan-3: Rover records natural event on moon's south pole

The Indian Space Research Organisation said on Thursday that the Pragyan Rover module of the Vikram lander has recorded a natural occurrence on the moon's south pole.

However, the search for its origin is continuing.

Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
In-situ Scientific Experiments

Instrument for the Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on Chandrayaan 3 Lander
-- the first Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology-based instrument on the moon --
has recorded the movements of Rover and other… pic.twitter.com/Sjd5K14hPl— ISRO (@isro) August 31, 2023

09:12 (IST)

Jammu and Kashmir LIVE Updates

Transport association calls for 'chakka jam' in Jammu demanding removal of Sarore toll plaza

The All Jammu and Kashmir Transport Welfare Association (AJKTWA) has called for a 'chakka jam' in Samba district on Friday to urge its demand for the dismantling of the recently constructed Sarore toll plaza along the Jammu-Pathankot route.

Last Saturday, the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI) called for a day-long bandh on the subject, which was endorsed by numerous political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Congress, the National Conference, and the Peoples Democratic Party.

09:11 (IST)

INDIA Alliance LIVE Updates

All eyes on INDIA bloc's 3rd meeting in Mumbai; logo unveiling, charting out roadmap for polls on table

The third meeting of the opposition parties, to be held in Mumbai on Friday, will include the unveiling of the INDIA bloc's emblem, the development of a roadmap, and the evolution of a mechanism for collaboration among the alliance members to take on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) alliance's third meeting is set to begin at 10.30 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt Hotel here. The gathering will be attended by 63 delegates from 28 political parties.

Discussions about developing a shared minimum plan and creating a coordination committee of the major opposition groups are also expected during the conclave.

09:09 (IST)

West Bengal LIVE Updates

Bengal guv sets helpline to address students' grievances

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, who is also the chancellor of state universities, has decided to fulfil the duties of interim vice-chancellors at all varsities where full-time VCs have yet to be appointed and assist students in obtaining degree certificates and other documents, according to Raj Bhavan officials.

According to administrators, students who are experiencing difficulties should email their complaints to [email protected] or call the peace room at 03322001642.

09:00 (IST)

LPG Price LIVE Updates

After domestic LPG price reduction, commercial LPG prices cut by Rs 158

According to reports, public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reduced the price of 19 KG commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 158, providing significant relief to LPG users.

The new pricing are effective today, and the retail sales price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi would be Rs 1,522.

08:50 (IST)

Delhi LIVE Updates

Two more persons arrested in Delhi's Bhajanpura murder case

The Delhi Police have detained two additional people in connection with the murder of an Amazon senior manager and the injury of his family in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura neighbourhood.

The two suspects, known as Sohail and Jubair, were captured on Thursday near Burari in the national capital while attempting to flee from Delhi to Punjab, according to police.

08:43 (IST)

President Murmu LIVE Updates

President Murmu approves renaming of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library

According to the gazette announcement, President Droupadi Murmu has authorised the renaming of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) as the Prime Ministers' Museum.

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the renaming of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) as the Prime Ministers' Museum, reads the gazette notification. pic.twitter.com/5ydrIfLjWT— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2023

08:41 (IST)

Madhya Pradesh LIVE Updates

Leopard in Dewas found seriously ill, undergoing treatment in Indore

A leopard with whom villagers were spotted playing and taking selfies in a village in Dewas district has been found seriously ill and undergoing treatment at a veterinary hospital in Indore, an official said.

“A team of Dewas Forest Department came to Indore’s Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalay with this leopard at around 10:00 am on Wednesday and we started its treatment. The primary symptoms that have come to our notice are neurological disorders. There can be many reasons for this, including either the dumped form of rabies or the canine distemper virus," Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalay in charge Dr Uttam Yadav told ANI on Thursday.

08:29 (IST)

G20 Summit LIVE Updates

Biden hopes Xi Jinping attends G20 Summit in India

On Thursday, US President Joe Biden expressed his hope for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

Biden, along with more than a dozen other international leaders, will attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi next week, which will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

08:12 (IST)

LPG Imports LIVE Updates

Government exempts LPG imports from agri cess

With effect from Friday, the government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane, and liquified butane from the 15 per cent agro cess.

The government slapped a 15 per cent agro cess on imports of certain items in July.

The Finance Ministry said in a notification that imports of LPG, liquified propane, and liquified butane are no longer subject to the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC) as of 1 September.

07:36 (IST)

Maharashtra LIVE Updates

Three nabbed for killing Shiv Sena leader in Thane

According to police, three people have been detained in connection with the death of Shiv Sena leader Akshay Thube in the Chitalsar district of Mumbai.

Senior Police Officer Girish Gode identified the three suspects as Karan, Gurunath Jadhav, and Prashant alias Babu Jabar.

On August 29, family members of Akshay Thube filed a missing complaint at Thane district's Chitalsar police station, according to authorities, and a search operation to find him was launched on the same day.

07:25 (IST)

G20 Summit LIVE Updates

Secretary Yellen to travel to India for G20 Leaders’ Summit: US

The White House (WH) announced that US Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen would attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi from 7 September to 10 September.

Secretary Yellen's fourth visit to India in ten months will focus on boosting the global economy and assisting poor and middle-income countries by furthering the evolution of the Multilateral Development Bank (MDB), debt restructuring, and the IMF's Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT).