Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates: ISRO shares pictures of the Lunar far side

11:02 (IST)

Lalu Yadav LIVE Updates

CBI can’t challenge high court’s relief to me: Lalu Yadav on bail cancellation plea

On Monday, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Yadav filed an objection to the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) request to rescind bail granted to him in connection with the Doranda treasury case relating to the fodder scandal.

Lalu Yadav was granted bail in the case by the Jharkhand High Court on April 22, last year. A special CBI court in Ranchi convicted the 75-year-old RJD leader to five years in jail and fined him Rs 60 lakh for embezzling more than Rs 139 crore from the Doranda treasury.

10:56 (IST)

AIUDF LIVE Updates

‘Common people do not believe in BJP’: AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led administration at the Centre, AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam stated on Monday that common people do not trust in them (BJP) and that the "Modi wave" that once swept the country is no longer present. Aminul Islam, AIUDF MLA and party General Secretary, stated that there is no "Modi wave" in the nation.

"Assembly elections in five states are coming. It is clear that the Modi wave is now over and it is in descending order and gradually descending and the wave is not working anymore. Because earlier they had made so many promises but failed to maintain everything," he said.

He further said that, earlier, there was a tremendous Modi wave in the country like 'Har Har Modi Ghar Ghar Modi'.

10:45 (IST)

Heavy Rain Alert LIVE Updates

Heavy rain alert in five Uttarakhand districts, Himachal today

The Indian Meteorological Department issued a 'orange alert' for severe to very heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from August 22-24, as well as a 'yellow alert' for heavy rain on August 21 (today) in both states.

Because of the constant rain, the hill states have suffered severe destruction and fatalities in recent months. The death toll in rain-related accidents in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand increased to 88 on Saturday, with another corpse discovered in the rubble of a collapsed temple in Shimla.

10:29 (IST)

Indian Laws LIVE Updates

Centre has a plan to bring new criminal laws by year-end, say sources

According to sources, the country could get new criminal laws by the end of this year through the three bills that will replace the IPC, CrPC, and the Evidence Act, as the committee tasked with examining it is attempting to submit its report before the start of the Winter Session of the Parliament, which usually begins and ends in December. According to insiders, the administration would aim to have the laws enacted in parliament after discussions during the Winter Session.

On Friday, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar forwarded the three proposed legislation to replace the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act to the Standing Committee on Home Affairs for review and ordered it to give its findings within three months.

The measures will be discussed in a meeting of the standing committee on August 24. According to sources, the sessions would be held often in order to accelerate the process. They suggested that daily meetings be explored at a later stage.

10:15 (IST)

G20 Summit LIVE Updates

Ahead of G20 summit, Delhi police conduct mock drill to review traffic arrangements

With the 18th Heads of State and Government G20 Summit set to begin next month in the national capital under India's presidency, Delhi police officials are busy making special arrangements to ensure smooth vehicular movement during the arrival of high-profile delegates, including heads of state, for the mega event.

As part of the preparations, Delhi traffic police conducted a mock drill exercise on major highways linking Pragati Maidan, the summit's primary location, with several hotels on Monday morning to evaluate restriction and diversion procedures.

09:56 (IST)

Bihar LIVE Updates

BJP MLC Hari Sahani new leader of opposition in Bihar legislative council

The BJP has stated that Hari Sahani, its MLC, will be the opposition leader in the Bihar legislative council.

On Sunday, the BJP's Bihar unit chairman Samrat Choudhary made the announcement at the party's state headquarters in the presence of prominent figures such as Union Minister Nityanand Rai and Assembly Leader Vijay Kumar Sinha.

Sahani takes over as the head of the opposition in the Upper House, replacing Choudhary, who appears to have been stripped of the cabinet minister title in accordance with the BJP's declared policy of one person, one role.

09:41 (IST)

Punjab LIVE Updates

29 kg heroin seized, two Pak smugglers held along IB in Punjab's Ferozepur

According to an official, the BSF and the Punjab Police caught two Pakistani traffickers near the international border in Ferozepur on Monday and recovered 29 kilogrammes of heroin from them.

According to the official, one of the traffickers was injured by a bullet when Border Security Force (BSF) troops opened fire on them after detecting a danger.

They detected the movement of the Pakistani smugglers at 2:45 a.m. on Monday, according to a BSF official, who said that the BSF and the Punjab Police were conducting a combined operation on the banks of the Sutlej River near Gatti Matar village during the night between Sunday and Monday.

The smugglers were transporting 26 packages (29.26 kilogrammes) of heroin, according to the official. According to a BSF officer, the injured man has been hospitalised and is being treated for a gunshot wound in his hand.

09:35 (IST)

Delhi LIVE Updates

Onions to be sold at Rs 25 per kg in Delhi

The cooperative NCCF will begin retail sale of onion from the government buffer stock at a discounted rate of 25 per kg in the national capital on Monday to relieve customers of exorbitant prices for the kitchen staple, according to its top official.

The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) is already selling tomatoes at a discounted cost on behalf of the national government, and it has now been authorised to trade buffer onion.

The government has set aside 3 lakh tonnes of onion for the fiscal year 2023-24. It has also decided to purchase an additional 2 lakh tonnes of onion this year as a buffer.

09:31 (IST)

Delhi LIVE Updates

Delhi government official booked for raping minor

A Delhi government employee was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping his dead friend's underage daughter for several months.

The attack reportedly occurred between 2020 and 2021.

On August 13, the Burari Police Station filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the official under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the strict Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Following the death of her father, who was also a government official, the little girl began living with the accused in Burari from October 2020 until February 2021, according to authorities.

09:21 (IST)

Goa LIVE Updates

President Murmu to be on 3-day Goa visit from Aug 22

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Goa on Tuesday for a three-day visit during which she will address members of the legislative assembly and attend the commencement ceremony of Goa University, according to a government official.

09:19 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates

Man killed, 6 injured while installing street light poles in Noida

According to authorities, one guy died and six others were injured while erecting street light poles in Noida Sector 24.

According to authorities, the injured were transported to the hospital and subsequently released after receiving first assistance.

According to the police, necessary action is being taken in the situation.

09:17 (IST)

West Bengal LIVE Updates

Jadavpur University's science faculty dean resigns

The head of Jadavpur University's science faculty has resigned amid a controversy over the death of a first-year undergraduate student, according to varsity officials.

According to them, Professor Subenoy Chakraborty stated personal reasons for his choice in his resignation letter.

On Sunday, the professor resigned from his position.

Chakraborty, a distinguished professor at JU, resigned a day after Governor CV Ananda Bose, the university's ex-officio chancellor, nominated Buddhadeb Sau, the head of the mathematics department, as interim vice-chancellor.

09:13 (IST)

Andhra Pradesh LIVE Updates

Margadarsi using ghost subscribers to siphon off money, says Andhra Pradesh CID

According to a police officer, the Andhra Pradesh Police CID has launched three FIRs against Margadarsi Chit Funds Pvt Ltd (MCFPL) for many alleged irregularities including using phantom subscribers to syphon off actual subscribers' money.

Margadarsi, according to N Sanjay, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), CID, was conducting chit membership without the knowledge of some persons and impersonating normal residents (ghost subscribers) to syphon off money.

"Large number of subscribers are turning up with complaints of non-payment of chit money and undue harassment for sureties which necessitated booking FIRs," said Sanjay addressing a press conference at AP police headquarters in Mangalagiri on Sunday.

09:08 (IST)

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

LHDAC clicks images of the lunar far side

The Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC) took pictures of the lunar far side.

Chandrayaan-3 Mission:

Here are the images of
Lunar far side area
captured by the
Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC).

This camera that assists in locating a safe landing area -- without boulders or deep trenches -- during the descent is developed at… pic.twitter.com/hw2ML4xCY5— ISRO (@isro) August 21, 2023

08:36 (IST)

Himachal Pradesh LIVE Updates

17 bodies recovered from debris of Shiv Mandir in Shimla

According to an official, 17 dead have been discovered so far following the terrible landslide on 14 August in the Summer Hill area of Himachal Pradesh's rain-soaked Shimla district.

While speaking to ANI, Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena stated that two bodies of a family have yet to be retrieved.

“One rescue operation is going on in the Shiv Mandir and so far 17 bodies have been recovered. Two bodies of a family of seven are still to be recovered. It seems that there are three more bodies. I had a word with the district authorities and I think they will be able to recover these bodies in another 2-3 days,” Mr Saxena said.

08:27 (IST)

Himachal Pradesh LIVE Updates

10 people trapped in Mandi Dam since last evening rescued 

Officials said ten persons who had been stranded in a reservoir in Himachal Pradesh since last evening have been rescued.

According to officials, their boat became stranded in the Kol Dam reservoir in Mandi yesterday due to rising water levels caused by the relentless rain.

According to them, five of those trapped in the reservoir are forest department personnel.

#UPDATE | Ten people who were stuck in a boat at Kol Dam reservoir due to a rise in water level, were rescued around 3 am in the morning: District Administration, Mandi

(Pics source - District Administration, Mandi) https://t.co/BjyPVGrhW2 pic.twitter.com/9Tdy8NG8GM— ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2023

08:21 (IST)

Jammu & Kashmir LIVE Updates

Lashkar commander among 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Pulwama

On Sunday, two terrorists were killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama area. One of the victims is said to be the top leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba. The terrorists' bodies have yet to be recovered.

The operation began in the Larrow-Parigam region. The operation was started after authorities received intelligence-based information concerning insurgent activity in the district's Parigam hamlet.

08:17 (IST)

India Tax Issue LIVE Updates 

Trump rakes up India tax issue, says would impose reciprocal tax if voted to power

Former US President Donald Trump, who is running for re-election, has emphasised the subject of India's high tax on select American items, particularly the legendary Harley-Davidson motorbikes, and has vowed to levy reciprocal tax if elected in the 2024 presidential elections.

During his first term as President of the United States, Trump referred to India as a tariff king and, in May 2019, terminated India's preferential market access -- Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) -- to the United States, claiming that India had not provided equitable and reasonable access to its markets.

07:54 (IST)

BRICS LIVE Updates 

"Africa important partner in India’s rise...": BRICS Sherpa

India's cost-effective strategy has the potential to contribute to African economic activity, making it a vital partner in New Delhi's ascent, said India's BRICS Sherpa Dammu Ravi ahead of the summit in Johannesburg.

Speaking to ANI, Dammu Ravi said, “This is first-time since 2019, the post-Covid pandemic that the leaders are meeting in person. From India’s point of view, this is the third time PM Modi is visiting South Africa. And this year also marks the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between India and South Africa”.

According to the BRICS Sherpa, PM Modi has been underlining Africa's position as a vital partner in India's progress, and as a result, the African Union has been asked to join the G20.

07:44 (IST)

Delhi LIVE Updates 

Gogi gang member arrested after exchange of fire in Delhi

A 27-year-old key member of the dreaded Gogi gang was detained on Sunday after an exchange of fire near Pushp Vihar in Delhi, police said.

According to the police, the accused is Sandeep, a native of Haryana's Sonipat, who is reportedly engaged in more than a dozen cases, including one for attempted murder, robbery, and extortion.

According to the authorities, the accused was injured in the right leg during the brief exchange of fire.

07:41 (IST)

Assam LIVE Updates 

80% of decisions taken by CM Sarma-led cabinet implemented in Assam

Since Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took office, the Assam administration has executed more than 80 per cent of all decisions made by the state cabinet.

According to an official statement from the CM's office, Sarma has presided over 99 cabinet sessions and the state government has executed more than 80 per cent of the total decisions made by the state cabinet thus far.

According to the Assam administration, the state cabinet has made 779 decisions in 36 government ministries, and 625 of those choices have been executed so far, with another 154 cabinet decisions in the works.

07:25 (IST)

INDIA Alliance LIVE Updates 

‘PM of INDIA alliance will be decided after coming to power…’: Congress Leader PL Punia

The Prime Minister of the INDIA bloc, according to Congress Leader PL Punia, would be selected once the INDIA bloc takes power.

PL Punia also told ANI that whenever the alliance takes power, elected MPs from the coalition will choose the Prime Minister.

“INDIA alliance has decided that Prime Minister will be decided after coming to power. The elected MPs will choose the PM,” the Congress leader said.