Breaking News, August 4 | Highlights

Madhya Pradesh | An Indian Air Force helicopter today rescued 7 people stranded on the roof of a temple, near Seondha in Datia district, cut off due to overflowing Sind river. By the close of the day, 46 stranded people were evacuated: IAF

Process initiated to issue a lookout notice against former Mumbai CP Parambir Singh in connection with an extortion case against him and others: Thane Police

Maharashtra reports 6,126 new Covid cases, 7,436 recoveries and 195 deaths. Active cases at 72,810 and total positive cases at 63,27,194.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Uttar Pradesh, tomorrow at 1pm.

As per data provided by Central Armed Police Force (CAPFs) & Assam Rifles (AR), 680 personnel have committed suicide during last 6 years. Number of personnel who have died due to accidents and encounters during the period are 1,764 and 323 respectively: Ministry of Home Affairs in Rajya Sabha.

National Crime Records Bureau compiles data as reported by States and UTs and publishes same in its annual publication. As per latest report published for 2019, total number of persons arrested and persons convicted under the UAPA in 2019 is 1,948 and 34 respectively: MHA in Rajya Sabha.

TMC MPs in Rajya Sabha Dola Sen, Nadimul Haque, Arpita Ghosh, Mausam Noor, Shanta Chhetri and Abir Ranjan Biswas have been asked to withdraw from the proceedings of the House for today, for holding placards and disorderly behaviour: Rajya Sabha.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee speaks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the flood situation in the state. She also complained about Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) releasing water. 

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2:00 pm. 

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs over 'Pegasus Project' media report.

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain wins bronze medal, loses to Busenaz Sürmeneli of Turkey 0-5 in women's welterweight (64-69kg) semifinal match.

Supreme Court seeks response from Centre & State governments on a plea seeking appropriate directions to pay the pending dues to the sugarcane producers. Matter posted for hearing after three weeks.

The search operations for two missing pilots of the Indian Army ALH Dhruv helicopter that crashed into the Ranjit Sagar lake in Kathua yesterday, resumed early morning today. Indian Navy divers have also joined in the search operations: Indian Army officials.

Delhi: Anil Gujar found dead at Jail Number 3 this morning. Several cases, including that for murder and robbery, were registered against him. Cause of death is being ascertained: Tihar Jail officials.

Maharashtra: National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeks 30 more days to file chargesheet in Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder cases. NIA told the special court that the accused were paid Rs 45 lakhs to eliminate Mansukh Hiren after the Antilia bomb scare.

Tokyo Olympics: Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya beats Oscar Tigreros of Colombia to move into quarters of men's freestyle (57kg).

Property Cell of Mumbai Crime Branch has summoned the director of Armsprime Media Private Limited Saurabh Kushwaha for questioning today, in connection with the pornography case.

Tokyo Olympics: India's Shivpal Singh fails to qualify for the men's javelin throw final.

Himachal Pradesh: Nahan-Kumarhatti road blocked on National Highway 907 following a massive landslide yesterday. Restoration work is underway: State Disaster Management Authority.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Avantha Group promoter Gautam Thapar in a money laundering case. The businessman was arrested following searches at multiple locations in Delhi and Mumbai yesterday.

Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria reached Israel on Tuesday on an official visit on an invitation from his counterpart Major General Amikam Norkin.

Gujarat: Surat Rural Police has launched an initiative under which every police personnel will meet senior citizens once per month. "We will enquire about their problems, if any, & try to resolve them. It will give them social protection indirectly," SP Usha Rada said on Tuesday. 

Tokyo Olympics: India's Neeraj Chopra qualifies for the men's javelin throw final.