Breaking News, Latest Updates August 2 | Highlights

COVID curfew to remain in force from 6 am of August 3 to August 10, 6 am; vaccination to continue during the curfew: Uttarakhand Govt

There will be no round the clock curfew in Assam from 3rd August.

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education to announce HSC 2021 results tomorrow

Read more: Maharashtra HSC Class 12 Results 2021 to be declared tomorrow. Check time, other details
 

India, China say 12th round military talks on disengagement constructive, agree to resolve issues

I will continue to work constitutionally (as MP) in Asansol, WB. There is politics beyond constitutional post & I withdraw myself from it. I will not join any other party. I will vacate the MP bungalow in Delhi& release security personnel from their duties soon: Babul Supriyo.

Maharashtra Govt issues new "break the chain" order where 11 dists incl Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara & Pune to have level 3 unlock(ease of restrictions). Decision on reducing imposed restrictions in Mumbai, Mumbai suburban & Thane dists to be taken by Disaster Management Authorities

Indian Air Force undertook missions in the flood-affected areas of Dhanyaghari GP of Khanakul 2 block, in West Bengal. IAF helicopters rescued 31 people from rooftops & brought them to safety to Arambaug. The helicopters also dropped emergency food supplies in the affected areas.

Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur finished a creditable sixth in her first Olympics with a best throw of 63.70m in a rain-interrupted final here on Monday.

A preponderance of evidence proves the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic leaked from a Chinese research facility, Reuters quoting a report by US Republicans.

Read more: Covid-19 virus leaked from China's Wuhan lab: US Republican report
 

 Massive fire breaks out at a private plastic godown in Madurai. Fire tenders are present at the spot.

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, BJP and Kerala Students' Union, Congress today staged a protest to Kerala Assembly demanding resignation of Education Minister V Sivankutty ; several detained.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches e-RUPI, an electronic voucher promoting digital payment solution, via video conferencing.

E Rupi voucher will play a role in boosting digital transactions & DBT in the country. This will help everyone in targetted, transparent & leakage free delivery. e-RUPI is an example of how India is moving forward & connecting people in the 21st century with the help of advanced technology. I'm glad that it has started in the year when India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence, says PM Modi.

Union Ministry of Health has rushed a multidisciplinary team to Maharahstra to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the state government in management of Zika cases. A case of Zika virus has been reported in Pune district recently.

Equestrian Fouaad Mirza and Seigneur Medicott qualify for the Jumping Individual Finals.

Maharashtra: A clash breaks out between Police & BJP workers in Sangli. Traders & BJP workers tried to stop CM Thackeray's convoy at Harbat Road to make a statement to him following which the clash took place. The CM is visiting the flood-affected areas of Sangli today.

Delhi Police have filed a 170-page chargesheet in the Sagar Dhankhar murder case, naming Sushil Kumar as the main accused.

BJP MPs from North East have met the Prime Minister & submitted a memorandum on various issues pertaining to the region incl Assam-Mizoram border row. They expressed disapproval of attempts by a section of polity led by Congress&using these incidents to indulge in one-upmanship.

BJP national president JP Nadda calls a meeting of all general secretaries and presidents of Morchas of the party, on August 4th. 

Intermediate Schools in the state to re-open from 16th August with 50% capacity. Colleges and universities to reopen from 1st September. State govt gives instructions to begin process of entrance for students in colleges/universities from 5th August.

COVAXIN effective against Delta Plus variant of COVID19: ICMR

SC refuses to grant bail to former Catholic priest, rape case convict Robin Mathew

Rajasthan: Rivers in spate cause flooding in parts of Karauli district

Case against Mizoram Police, K Vanlalvena abated: Special DGP, Assam Police

India Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted thunderstorm with moderate to heavy intensity rain in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, among other places, and their adjoining areas within the next two hours.

"Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Assandh, Gohana, Rewari, Jind(Haryana) Greater Noida, Noida, Dadri, Meerut, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Garhmukteshwar, Amroha, Hapur, Siyana, Gulaoti(U.P.) Mahawa, Rajgarh(Raj.) during next 2 hours," said IMD in an official statement.

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to meet representatives of social media firms

I apologize for 'going to attack Shiv Sena Bhawan' statement: BJP Leader

Have not hesitated to stand out: Ambassador of India to UN TS Tirumurti

India very happy to take over as President of UNSC for August: Ambassador to UN

Conflicts have put considerable pressure on UN Peacekeepers & resources: Ambassador to UN

Will focus on maritime security, peacekeeping & counter-terrorism: Ambassador of India to UN

Never failed to highlight manifestations of terrorist activities across the world: Ambassador of India to UN

Delhi zoo reopened after a gap of more than 3 months on Sunday

Gujarat: Jewellers launch gold & silver rakhis in Rajkot this year

Have directed Assam Police to withdraw FIR against K Vanlalvena: Assam CM