Breaking News, August 10 | HIGHLIGHTS

Activists of NSUI, ABVP and students held a protest at a private university here on Saturday alleging that the delay in arrival of an ambulance led to the death of a student, who suffered a heart stroke, two days ago.

Samajwadi Party MP from Sultanpur Ram Bhual Nishad on Saturday referred to former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi as "frustrated", with the BJP hitting back at him for the disparaging remark.

The Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) on Saturday announced a statewide agitation from August 12 in protest against the Centre's refusal to grant special category status to the state.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allying with what he termed as "divisive" political forces, alleging that the JD(U) chief has helped the RSS and BJP strengthen their base in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday release 109 varieties of seeds that have been developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for different climatic zones and are area specific, Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.

The BJP on Saturday hit out at Rahul Gandhi, alleging non-fulfillment of his party's poll promises in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, and said the Congress leader has become synonymous with politics of deception, lies and deceit.

Prominent Hindu seer Avdheshanand Giri on Saturday condemned the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh and asked the UN, human rights organisations and the interim government in the neighbouring country to come to their rescue.

Kerala Ministers, who took part in the evaluation meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in the aftermath of the July 30 landslides, on Saturday expressed hope that the Union government would consider the request in a positive and sympathetic manner.

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday dismissed reports of talks between BRS and BJP for friendship.

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said on Saturday that the Tripura government has set a new milestone on the development front by reaching out to the last-mile people.

A gunfight began between terrorists and security forces in the Ahlan area of Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, in which two terrorists are believed to be trapped, officials said on Saturday (August 10).

EAM Dr S Jaishankar called on Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. He said, committed to deepen India-Maldives ties for the benefit of our people and the region.

Delhi: Fire breaks out in an apartment building in Mayur Vihar Phase 3. Fire tenders are at the spot. More details awaited.

Modi visited the landslide-affected areas of Wayanad on Saturday to assess the ongoing relief and rehabilitation operations. During his visit, PM Modi was briefed on the evacuation efforts and the current situation in the region.

Kerala: PM Narendra Modi undertook an aerial survey in Wayanad before physically visiting the location of the disaster. 

Manish Sisodia addresses Aam Aadmi Party workers at a party event after getting released from Tihar jail. He said that the tears of party workers gave him strength. He targeted the Central government and said that AAP leaders were sent to jail in false cases. He asserted that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will also come out of jail very soon.

On the three new criminal laws, CJI DY Chandrachud says, "Challenge against these laws are pending in Supreme Court, it won't be appropriate for me to say anything about it."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kannur Airport; received by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and CM Pinarayi Vijayan. PM Modi will visit Wayanad to review relief and rehabilitation efforts.

President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country's highest civilian award, upon President Droupadi Murmu. The award is in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and empowerment of women. 

The Indian men's hockey team landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi amid a rousing reception on Saturday, August 10, following its bronze medal success at the Paris Olympics. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, and former captain Manpreet Singh among others were greeted with garlands upon arrival.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government's commitment to protecting lions on the occasion of World Lion Day on Saturday.

AAP leader and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia offered prayers at Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place. He was released on bail from Tihar Jail yesterday after 17 months in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

Supreme Court will hear on Monday (August 12) BRS leader K Kavitha's plea seeking bail in excise policy case being investigated by CBI and ED. K Kavitha has challenged the Delhi High Court rejecting her bail plea in the excise policy case

 Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath listens to the grievances of the public during his 'Janta Darshan' program, in Gorakhnath temple.

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Dili, Timor-Leste on the last leg of her three nation visit.  In a special gesture, she was warmly received by President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste at the airport. Cheerful children greeted her on the way from the airport.

After his release from Tihar Jail on Friday, Manish Sisodia took to social media to share a morning selfie with his wife, holding a cup of tea. "First morning tea of freedom... after 17 months!" he wrote, reflecting on the joy of regaining his liberty. Sisodia expressed his appreciation for the freedom guaranteed by the Constitution, emphasising the importance of the right to live freely.

On wrestler Aman Sehrawat winning a bronze medal in the men's freestyle wrestling event at Paris Olympics 2024, National Wrestling Coach Virendra Dahiya says, "We are happy...Aman stood on the expectations of the people of the country...Yesterday evening when the wrestling was over, Aman's weight had increased by about 4 and a half kg. After which we trained for one and a half hours, rested for 1 hour and then did a session of treadmill, sauna bath..."

On the bail granted to AAP leader Manish Sisodia, AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said, "This is a very happy thing for AAP that he (Manish Sisodia) has been granted bail after 17 months...today his truth has won...We are hopeful that in the coming days, Arvind Kejriwal will also come back from jail...And Manish Sisodia will once again serve the people of Delhi in the same way he used to day earlier..."