Nitin Kumar

The stock markets witnessed a strong early trade recovery, with Sensex and Nifty showing substantial gains. The Sensex rose by 1,046.13 points to 79,639.20, while the Nifty surged by 313.9 points to 24,306.45, indicating positive investor sentiment and market momentum.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in jail, has written a letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena regarding the flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15. In his letter, Kejriwal requested that Minister Atishi be allowed to hoist the flag on his behalf for the Independence Day celebrations.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting light to moderate rainfall over the next two days. The rainfall is expected to bring relief from the rising temperatures, with the maximum temperature recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, President of the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association, has called on India to arrest former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister, Sheikh Rehana, and return them to Bangladesh.

LK Advani, who served as India's Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 and as Union Home Minister from 1999 to 2004, was honored with the Bharat Ratna in March.

Bangladesh crisis: Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, has become a key figure in Bangladesh's recent upheaval, leading a student movement that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.

Colonel Ashok Kumar Tara, then a major in the Indian Army, played a crucial role in rescuing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from Pakistani captivity during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

The External Affairs Minister also mentioned that the government is monitoring the situation with regard to the minorities living in Bangladesh.

The Sensex opened in positive territory today, currently up by 963.48 points, or 1.22%, trading at 79,722.88. The market's robust performance reflects investor confidence, with significant gains across multiple sectors contributing to the upward momentum.

Bangladesh protests: These numbers provide critical assistance and security to those facing threats or danger, reflecting a significant step towards ensuring the safety of minority groups in the country.

The woman, who worked as a labourer, was lured to a room, drugged, and assaulted. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and are actively searching for the suspects, who are currently evading capture.

Rescue teams, including NDRF, police, and health officials, are on-site, and five people have been rescued so far, including a severely injured police constable who is receiving treatment. Rescue operations are ongoing.

The incident, condemned by Minister Harsh Sanghavi, has sparked political controversy, with Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani alleging a BJP conspiracy. Legal charges against Ahir include causing hurt to a public servant and violating the SC/ST Act.

Bangladesh: The protests initially focused on government job quotas, have grown into a broader public movement, demanding justice for over 200 killed protesters. Clashes between protesters and police have occurred, and the government has responded with curfews and internet shutdowns.

Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Agarwal announced the establishment of 20,629 polling booths for the upcoming state assembly elections. A preliminary voter list has been published, and political parties are urged to review and report errors by August 16.

Renowned Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Krishnamurti passed away at 84 in Apollo Hospital after battling age-related issues. Born on December 20, 1940, she trained under Rukmini Devi Arundale and mastered multiple dance forms.

In Agra, police arrested two youths at the Taj Mahal for pouring water from a bottle on the monument's premises on Saturday. The youths, who were allegedly performing a religious ritual, face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for disobedience and defiling a place of worship.

A severe case of medical negligence has emerged from Sadar Hospital in Jehanabad, Bihar, where a piece of cloth was left inside a woman’s abdomen during a delivery. The issue was discovered a week later when Khushbu, who had undergone surgery on July 25, experienced severe pain and swelling.

Madhya Pradesh: The children, from Sunrise Public School, were returning home when the incident occurred. Collector Pratibha Pal confirmed the deaths and the injuries, and local authorities have initiated debris removal and a thorough investigation.

In the Ayodhya rape case, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded a DNA test for the accused and justice for the victim, BSP chief Mayawati questioned the number of such tests conducted during SP's tenure. SP leaders also seek financial aid for the victim.