Breaking News, August 29

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj inaugurated three new Mohalla Clinics in Tughlakabad on Thursday. Bharadwaj presided over the inauguration ceremony, he said these clinics have had a transformative impact on the health and well-being of Delhi's residents, according to the statement. "These clinics are not just healthcare centres, they represent our commitment to providing quality, accessible healthcare right in the neighbourhoods of Delhi," Bhardwaj said.

Bundi Municipal Council Chairman Madhu Nuwal was on Thursday suspended from her post over charges of encroaching government land by misusing her post and taking unfair benefits by conspiring with other staff of the council. She was also suspended as war councillor following an order by Director and Joint Secretary of the Department of Local Self Government.

A head constable of Delhi Police died probably of a heart attack he suffered from while dancing in the farewell party of the station house officer of Roop Nagar Police Station in north Delhi, an officer said on Thursday. According to police, Head Constable Ravi Kumar was originally from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, and had joined the Delhi Police in 2010.

The Nagaland assembly on Thursday passed by voice vote six bills, following which the Speaker adjourned the House sine die. The bills include the Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (Ninth Amendment) Bill, the Nagaland Municipal (Amendment) Bill and the Disqualification on Ground of Defection in Urban Local Bodies Bill.

Two bike-borne men snatched a gold chain from the wife of Jehanabad RJD MLA Suday Yadav in Patna on Thursday, police said. The incident took place when the victim was out for a morning walk near R-Block locality, which falls under the jurisdiction of Sachivalay police station.

Unidentified armed men on Thursday night detonated two bombs at the office complex of civil society organisation United Committee Manipur (UCM) in Imphal West district, police said.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday rejected allegations of nepotism and favoritism in the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) exams while addressing concerns raised by Opposition Voice of the People's Party (VPP) leader Ardent Basaiawmoit in the Assembly.

The maximum temperature in Delhi on Thursday settled six notches below normal at 28.8 degrees Celsius -- the lowest for August in the last four years -- following heavy rain, the weather office said.  The maximum temperature on Wednesday had settled at 34 degrees Celsius.

Four people died and four others were injured when the car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary lorry in Mahabubnagar district on Thursday morning, police said.

Aviation watchdog DGCA on Thursday decided to place crisis-hit SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance that will entail increased spot checks and night surveillance to ensure the safety of the airline's operations.

The National Green Tribunal has imposed Rs 25,000 as costs on the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board for not filing a report about illegal mining in the state.

The fatalities in road accidents have increased by four per cent compared to last year's data till August 15, according to the statistics compiled by the Delhi Police. As per the police's crime statistics, accessed by PTI, a total of 831 fatal accidents took place this year till August 15, which is an increase of 4.01 per cent from 2023, during which 799 accidents during the same period were fatal. In 2022, as many as 793 such incidents took place till August 15.

A 16-year-old boy has allegedly committed suicide in the district after his parents took away his phone, police said on Thursday. According to a police spokesperson, the incident took place late Wednesday night in Bhangel village under the Phase-II police station area.

SpiceJet on Thursday said its scheduled flights from Dubai are operating normally now after some flights were cancelled due to operational reasons. According to reports, the airline had to cancel flights over non-payment of certain dues to Dubai airport.

Ahead of the 2024 Assembly polls, the Mehbooba Mufti-led  Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party released a list of candidates for four constituencies, including Khan Sahib, Karnah, Baramulla, and Sopore. In a notification issued, the party fielded, Manzoor Ahmed Wani from Khan Sahib, Firdous Ahmed Mir from Karnah, Mohammad Rafique Rather from Baramulla and Irfan Ali Lone from Sopore. 

West Bengal: The CBI team reaches RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as they continue their investigation. 

On West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's speech, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, "This can't be the language of a democratic person, of a Chief Minister. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un doesn't tolerate his Opposition. Similarly, Mamata Banerjee doesn't tolerate the words of her Opposition."

IG Bastar P Sundarraj on Thursday said, exchange of fire underway between security forces and naxals in Madh on the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts since this morning. 

Union Minister Suresh Gopi filed an FIR at East police station against media persons for allegedly preventing him from getting into his car, threatening and pushing away the minister's security officer Vishnu Raj and obstructing him from performing his official duties. The case has been registered under sections 329(3),126 (2) and 132 of the BNS.

Ahead of Haryana Assembly Elections 2024, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini arrives at the residence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to meet him in New Delhi.

Several areas of Delhi face waterlogging following overnight heavy rainfall. Visuals around Dhaula Kuan.

In response to the severe flooding in multiple districts, the Indian Army has swiftly mobilised its resources to support the ongoing relief efforts. Following a request from the Gujarat State Government, six columns of the Indian Army are undertaking rescue operations to the worst-affected areas to provide immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).

The disciplinary committee constituted by the IMA National President Dr RV Asokan has unanimously decided to suspend the membership of Dr. Sandip Ghosh, Vice President of IMA Calcutta Branch, and former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Heavy rains lashed the city on Thursday (August 29, 2024) morning, causing widespread waterlogging and triggering traffic snarls in multiple locations.