BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed the Congress govt is "the most corrupt in India's history" and alleged that prime land was allocated to Siddaramaiah's associates and family. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sanctioned Siddaramaiah’s prosecution.
Authorities at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport discovered radioactive material in the cargo area during a routine inspection. The material's presence sparked concerns and necessitated immediate action to secure the area and assess any potential risks.
The Maharashtra government has launched the ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana,’ offering Rs 1,500 monthly financial aid to women aged 21 to 65 from low-income households. The scheme targets permanent residents of Maharashtra with an annual household income below Rs 2.5 lakh.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai expressed his condolences and directed local authorities to provide the best possible medical care to the injured. He also announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased. The injured have been hospitalized in Ambikapur and Pathalgaon for treatment.
The trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty on August 9, sparking widespread protests and unrest across the medical fraternity. The NCW, taking suo moto cognizance, initiated an inquiry and has called for immediate corrective measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Following a train derailment in Kanpur, several trains have been cancelled, and some routes have been diverted. The Sabarmati Express derailed with 20 coaches off the track, but no serious injuries were reported.
India is hosting the third Voice of Global South Summit today, with Prime Minister Modi leading the virtual event. The summit aims to address critical challenges such as conflicts, food security, and climate change, focusing on sustainable development for developing nations.
The court scheduled the hearing for August 20, rejecting SpiceJet’s request for an earlier session. SpiceJet argued that grounding the engines would disrupt flights and inconvenience passengers. The case stems from a previous order mandating the return of the engines due to unpaid dues.
Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia wished Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a happy 56th birthday, calling him a “beacon in the battle against dictatorship.” Sisodia praised Kejriwal’s resilience and described him as a “patriotic and revolutionary leader” who chose imprisonment over submission.
A recent study reveals a significant gender disparity in the Indian Medical Association (IMA) leadership. Out of 46 IMA associations, only nine are led by women, and the IMA has had just one female president since its 1928 inception.
Saraswati Saree Depot will finalise its IPO allotment on August 16. Investors can check their status via the BSE website or Bigshare Services portal by Monday. The IPO, which aimed to raise around Rs 160.01 crore, was oversubscribed 107.52 times, with strong interest from non-institutional bidders.
The Calcutta High Court issued a scathing rebuke to the Bengal government following a mob attack at a hospital. The court described the incident as an "absolute failure of state machinery," expressing grave concerns over the government's handling of law and order.
The reshuffle is viewed as a strategic move to bolster the efficiency and effectiveness of the police force in the region. These changes are expected to enhance the operational readiness and intelligence capabilities of the force amidst ongoing security challenges.
The early gains indicate continued momentum in the markets, with both major indices showing strong upward trends as trading progresses.
ISRO has successfully launched its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-03 (SSLV-D3), placing the EOS-08 satellite into its designated orbit. This mission, executed flawlessly, is the final developmental flight of the SSLV, highlighting ISRO's precision in small satellite launches.
Taiwan was struck by a strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, the second major tremor in 24 hours. Centered 34 km from Hualien in the east, the quake occurred in a seismically sensitive region prone to frequent earthquakes due to its proximity to tectonic plate boundaries.
The diplomats, stationed in key nations including the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Germany, UAE, and the Maldives, have been ordered to return to Dhaka immediately. This move is part of broader administrative changes initiated since the interim government took charge on August 8.
In a historic first, an all-women unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) exchanged Independence Day greetings and sweets with their female counterparts from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at the Gede border post in West Bengal.
Nalin Prabhat has been officially appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir. His tenure as DGP will begin on October 1.
Taxpayers awaiting Income Tax Return (ITR) refunds should note that processing times vary by the type of ITR form filed. ITR-1, being the simplest, is processed the fastest, with refunds typically issued within 15 days.
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