Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates: People perform 'hawan' for successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface

11:03 (IST)

Maharashtra LIVE Updates

Centre to buy 2 lakh metric tons of onion at Rs 2,410 per quintal, says Maha Dy CM

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "Today, I had a telephonic conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Piyush Goyal from Japan. Centre has decided to purchase 2 lakh metric tons of onion. Centre has announced that for the interest of onion growers of Maharashtra, special purchase centres will be set up in Nashik and Ahmednagar."

"Onions will be purchased at Rs 2410 per quintal here. This will be huge relief for the onion growers of our state," he said in a tweet.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis tweets, "Today, I had a telephonic conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Piyush Goyal from Japan. Centre has decided to purchase 2 lakh metric tons of onion. Centre has announced that for the interest of onion… pic.twitter.com/JfRodRP75Y— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023

10:55 (IST)

Punjab Farmers Protest LIVE Updates

Police force deployed in Sangrur around Longowal Police station

Farmers are protesting over numerous of their requests, including compensation for damaged crops, in the region of Sangrur's Longowal Police Station.

Sangrur SP Palwinder Singh says, "They had staged a 'dharna' yesterday. When we spoke with them and told them not to block the main highway or toll plaza, they said that they will stage a 'dharna' here (near Police Station). Suddenly, they planned to move upon which concerned SHOs and DSPs spoke to them and to stay here...They didn't listen...We are ready to talk with them. We have deployed Police force to maintain law and order, as a safety measure...We have deployed 300-350 Police personnel and also put nakabandi in place..."

10:25 (IST)

India Currency LIVE Updates

Rupee rises 7 paise to 83.06 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee rebounded from all-time lows and rose by 7 paise to 83.06 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as the American currency fell from its highs.

According to forex dealers, the rupee is trading in a narrow range due to selling pressure from overseas investors, although the weak tone in the US dollar and strong local markets buffered the fall.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit started at 83.07 and reached a high of 83.06 versus the US dollar, representing a 7-paise increase over its previous level.

The rupee fell by 3 paise on Monday, settling at an all-time low of 83.13 versus the US dollar.

10:09 (IST)

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

People perform puja for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

On 23 August, people perform havan at the Kamakhya Temple in Varanasi in preparation for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Havan being performed at Kamakhya Temple in Varanasi for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon, on August 23. pic.twitter.com/42CyiFDvhn— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2023

09:41 (IST)

Delhi Crimes LIVE Updates

Khakha's wife sent to judicial custody, rape accused husband to be produced today: Delhi Police

According to police, the rape-accused Delhi government worker, who reportedly sexually abused his friend's young daughter for several months and pregnant her, will appear in court on Tuesday.

In an instance of sexual assault on a youngster, the Delhi Police detained a government employee and his wife.

The two accused have been identified as Premoday Khakha (51) and Seema Rani (50).

Sagar Singh Khalsi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North), stated earlier on Monday that Khakha's wife intimidated the victim and forced the underage victim to have an abortion.

09:33 (IST)

Karnataka LIVE Updates

‘Mental slavery’: BJP's CT Ravi hits out at Karnataka govt for scrapping NEP 2020

Bharatiya Janata Party leader CT Ravi hit out at the Congress-ruled state of Karnataka for scrapping the National Education Policy 2020, accusing the party of "having a mental slavery mindset" at the expense of the education of the youth.

The BJP leader asked the Government why is it scrapping National Education Policy, asking if the government had thoroughly studied the NEP.

Speaking to ANI, veteran BJP leader said, "What is NEP about? Is it wrong to impart education in the mother tongue? It is wrong, as per Congress, to impart education in the mother tongue. Congress is yet to come out of mental slavery mindset," said former National General Secretary of the party.

09:29 (IST)

Ladakh LIVE Updates

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi with Army veterans in Ladakh

#WATCH | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi with Army veterans at Leh Main Market in Ladakh. (21.08.2023)

(Source: AICC) pic.twitter.com/54Ry2A1Z7c— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023

09:18 (IST)

Telangana LIVE Updates

3.6 crore voters in Telangana according to draft voter list; over 8 lakh new voters added

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj said on Monday that the draft roster for the 2nd Special Summary Revision (SSR) had been issued in all 119 Assembly Constituencies, ahead of the 2019 Assembly elections.

According to the draught roll, the total number of voters in Telangana state is 3,06,42,333, with 1,53,73,066 male voters, 1,52,51,797 female voters, and 2,133 voters of the third gender.

09:12 (IST)

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE Updates

Coimbatore based miniature artist designs a 1.5-inch tall model of Chandrayaan-3

A tiny craftsman from Coimbatore creates a 1.5-inch tall replica of Chandrayaan-3 out of 4 grammes of gold.

The Lunar Lander Vikram of Chandrayaan-3 is slated to make a soft landing on the moon on 23 August.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | A Coimbatore-based miniature artist designs a 1.5-inch tall model of #Chandrayaan3 using 4 grams of gold.

Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Lander Vikram is all set for a soft landing on the moon tomorrow, 23rd August. pic.twitter.com/xkZG7EZRMu— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023

09:06 (IST)

Mumbai LIVE Updates

Mumbai civic body seizes 87 kg of banned single use plastic, collects Rs 2.95 lakh in fines

According to an official, Mumbai's civic authority confiscated 87 kilogrammes of single-use plastic on the first day of its campaign against the forbidden item and collected penalties of Rs 2.95 lakh.

The campaign was carried out on Monday in accordance with the environment department's mandate, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and police, according to a release from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

"The drive will continue in full swing. On the first day of the drive, civic teams checked 1,159 establishments and found 59 cases of violation of the notification against single use plastic. These teams seized 87 kilograms of single use plastic and collected Rs 2.95 lakh in fines. The fine is Rs 5,000 in each case," it said.

08:53 (IST)

Maharashtra LIVE Updates

It will make no difference if people don't eat onions for 2-4 months: Maharashtra minister

In the midst of farmer and trader protests over the Centre's plan to levy a 40 per cent export tariff on onions, Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse said it wouldn't matter if people didn't eat the vital kitchen staple for two to four months.

However, the state PWD minister stated on Monday that the decision to impose export duties should have been made with sufficient collaboration.

On 19 August, the Union government slapped a 40 per cent levy on onion exports in order to control price increases and enhance supply in the home market.

08:39 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates

UP CM Yogi holds 'janata darshan' in Gorakhpur

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds 'janata darshan' in Gorakhpur. pic.twitter.com/vOFGb28Nqj— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2023

08:15 (IST)

Delhi Crime LIVE Updates

Delhi Police is indulging in hooliganism, states DCW chief Swati Maliwal

#WATCH | Delhi government official rape case | DCW chief Swati Maliwal continues to sit on 'dharna' at the hospital in Delhi where the minor girl has been admitted.

She says, "Delhi Police is indulging in hooliganism. They are neither allowing me to meet the girl nor her mother.… pic.twitter.com/DNmeMT8rTv— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023

08:02 (IST)

Jammu & Kashmir LIVE Updates

Infiltration bid foiled, two terrorists killed along LoC in J-K's Balakote

Officials claimed the army killed two terrorists and prevented an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district's Balakote sector on Monday.

According to an Indian Army statement, security personnel also found a large amount of weaponry and ammunition, including one AK-47, two magazines, 30 rounds, two hand grenades, and Pakistan-origin medication.

“Intelligence inputs received from multiple intelligence agencies and police revealed the presence of terrorists waiting across the LoC to enter from the Balakote sector. Based on these inputs, a surveillance grid was placed on heightened alert and multiple ambushes were planted at suitable locations,” it stated.

08:00 (IST)

PM Modi LIVE Updates

PM Modi departs for Johannesburg, South Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit.

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Johannesburg, South Africa.

He is visiting South Africa from 22-24 August at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit being held in Johannesburg under the South African Chairmanship. pic.twitter.com/hRy220autL— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023

07:38 (IST)

PM Modi LIVE Updates

PM Modi's departure statement ahead of his visit to South Africa, Greece

Leaving for South Africa to take part in the BRICS Summit being held in Johannesburg. I will also take part in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue events. The Summit will give the platform to discuss issues of concern for the Global South and other areas of…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 22, 2023

07:23 (IST)

BRICS LIVE Updates 

BRICS provides platform to deliberate on issues of concern for Global South, says PM Modi

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that BRICS has been actively involved in establishing a robust collaboration agenda across varied sectors, and that it serves as a venue to discourse on matters of importance to the whole Global South.

PM Modi stated that he is looking forward to interacting with "some of the leaders present in Johannesburg."

"BRICS has been pursuing a strong cooperation agenda across various sectors. We value that BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of concern for the entire Global South, including development imperatives and reform of the multilateral system,” the PM said in a statement. 

07:21 (IST)

BRICS LIVE Updates

PM Modi to leave for South Africa today to attend 15th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fly for South Africa today at the request of the country's president, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit.

The international economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are known as the BRICS.

The BRICS summit will be held from 22 August to 24 August. This will be PM Modi's third visit to South Africa and the trip marks the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between India and South Africa.