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10:19 PM

Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Services Bill with Ayes-131, Noes-102

10:04 PM

Voting on Delhi services Bill underway in Rajya Sabha

Slips are being distributed for physical voting. Secretary General informs 'fault in electronic voting machine'.

10:03 PM

Four members not signed the motion to be part of select committee, says Harivansh Narayan Singh

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman says four MPs have written to me that no consent has been given by them and it will be enquired. AIADMK MP Dr. M. Thambidurai also claims that he has not signed on paper and this is a matter of privilege

 

9:31 PM

Amit Shah on the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the RS

"AAP was born after opposing Congress. They (AAP) used almost three tons of offensive words against Congress and came into existence. And today they are seeking support from Congress to oppose this bill. The moment this bill will be passed, Arvind Kejriwal ji palat jayenge, thenga dikhayenge aur kuch nahi hone wala," said Shah

 

9:28 PM

We are making amendments to Constitution not to bring Emergency, Amit Shah in RS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks on Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha. "The aim is to make sure corruption-free administration in Delhi," he said.

 

9:24 PM

PwC India resigns as auditor of Paytm Payments Services

Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants (PwC India) has resigned as the auditor of Paytm Payments Services, the fintech major said in a regulatory filing on Monday. 

 

 

“...we wish to inform you that M/s. Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP … Statutory Auditors of material subsidiary i.e. Paytm Payments Services Limited (“PPSL”) have resigned with effect from August 07, 2023,” the company added. 

 

 

Paytm added that the statutory auditors have not raised any concerns or issues and that the company has noted PwC’s resignation. 

 

 

Prior to its resignation, the auditor also noted that it had issued its audit report on May 2, 2023 on the financial statements for FY23. Moreover, it also added that it had issued a limited review report on July 19, 2023 on the unaudited special purpose interim condensed financial statements for the first quarter of FY24. 

8:59 PM

WHO flags contaminated India-made syrup in Iraq

The World Health Organization on Monday flagged a batch of contaminated common cold syrup it found in Iraq that was manufactured by an Indian company, reported Reuters.

 

4:07 PM

Lupin’s arm launches LyfeTM Digital Heart Failure Clinic in India

Lupin’s arm launches LyfeTM Digital Heart Failure Clinic in India, aimed at helping cardiologists and caregivers manage heart failure patients effectively from the comfort of their homes. The system is equipped with advanced technology, providing doctors with real-time updates and patients with personalized care pathways, emergency services and educational resources, Lupin said in a statement.

 

2:43 PM

No other strong leader like PM Modi at national level: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said he does not see any other strong leader like Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national level today.

Speaking to reporters in Pune, Pawar said some people might be criticising him for his decision to join the Eknath Shinde-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, but a man can have a different opinion on the basis of his "experiences".

2:34 PM

Attorney General Venkataramani says govt handling Manipur situation maturely

Attorney General for India R Venkataramani appearing for the government tells Supreme Court the government is handling the situation in Manipur at a "very mature level"

 

2:17 PM

SC begins hearing pleas related to ethnic violence in Manipur

Supreme Court begins hearing on a batch of pleas relating to ethnic violence in Manipur which has been going on in the State since May.

 

2:01 PM

Proceedings in UP Council disrupted amid uproar by SP members

The Question Hour was washed out in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council on Monday due to uproar by Samajwadi Party members on the issue of crime against women across the country, including in Manipur.

SP member Lal Bihari Yadav and other party members raised the issue as soon as the proceedings began at 11 am.

1:26 PM

UP govt ready to answer every question in assembly, says CM Adityanath

The assembly is an important platform for legislators to bring to the fore the problems of the public, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday and added that the government is ready to answer every question in the House.

Speaking to reporters before attending the Monsoon session of the House, Adityanath said the sitting is an opportunity for all members to present the problems of their area.

1:15 PM

Need to remember Rahul Gandhi's mantra to be fearless: Kamal Nath

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath on Monday welcomed Rahul Gandhi's reinstatement as the Lok Sabha member and said everyone needs to remember Gandhi's mantra of - "don't be afraid".

Gandhi was disqualified as a Lok Sabha member in March, after a Gujarat court convicted him in a defamation case and sentenced him to two years in jail.

12:52 PM

Adani Energy Solutions secures $1 bn financing for green HVDC link project

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) on Monday said it has achieved financial closure for its USD 1 billion green high voltage direct current (HVDC) link project, that will increase renewable energy supply to Mumbai.

The 80-km multi-faceted project will offer a technological upgradation to the Mumbai city. The construction work for this link will begin in October 2023, AESL (erstwhile Adani Transmission Ltd) said in a statement.

12:23 PM

Fire breaks out in AIIMS-Delhi endoscopy room

11:47 AM

India is our country's name...: Uddhav Thackeray hits out at PM Modi

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that the name of our country is India, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to foreign countries to represent the same.

Reacting to the remarks made by PM Modi over the naming of the I.N.D.I.A. alliance, Uddhav Thackeray said," I.N.D.I.A meeting will be held in Mumbai soon. PM Modi said that even 'Indian Mujahideen' uses India. India is our country's name, on which you (PM Modi) travel.When you travel to America and hug Joe Biden at that time, do you represent India or do you say I am from the Indian Mujahideen? India, Hindustan, and Bharat are our country's names."

 

11:28 AM

PM Modi addresses BJP workers, sheds light on benefits of Panchayati Raj system

"As a representative of BJP, you have to take the benefits of the Panchayati Raj system to the last person standing in the last line of society. I would request all of you that you should go and stay at some small place in your area for 2 nights a week and sit with the people there": PM Modi addresses BJP workers

 

11:15 AM

Modi government significantly enhancing border infrastructure: S Jaishankar

The Modi government has significantly enhanced border infrastructure in the last nine years, including along the frontier with China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

In an interaction with a group of journalists, he said infrastructure push along the Northern border is going to determine India's response to national security challenges.

 

10:51 AM

Rahul Gandhi's membership restored after Supreme Court's relief

Lok Sabha Secretariat restores membership of Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court on Friday (August 4) stayed his conviction in the ‘Modi’ surname remark case.

 

10:14 AM

Naga body calls for massive rallies on Aug 9 in Manipur to end peace talks

A powerful Naga body in Manipur has called for holding massive rallies in Naga-inhabited areas in the northeastern state on August 9 to press for successfully concluding the peace talks with the Centre based on the Framework Agreement.

The United Naga Council (UNC), in a statement, said that rallies will be held in the district headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel districts from 10 am on Wednesday.

9:34 AM

ASI team to continue survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex today in Varanasi

As the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) continues its scientific survey of the Gyanvapi complex, an advocate representing the Hindu side, said on account of the fifth Monday of the ongoing 'Sawan'month, there could be a small delay in starting the survey today.

Today is the fourth day of the ongoing survey by ASI.

9:15 AM

OBC leaders' defection big worry for SP ahead of LS 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has a big worry with its OBC stakeholders, with half a dozen leaders from these communities having already defected to BJP in the past few months.

In the run-up to the polls, Yadav has been stressing the importance of, what the party has termed the 'PDA', or 'Pichchda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak - backward, Dalit, and minority unity.

8:55 AM

Data protection bill can have adverse impact on press freedom: Editors Guild

The Editors Guild of India has expressed concerns over certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, saying they can have an adverse impact on press freedom.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Guild said the DPDP Bill creates an enabling framework for the surveillance of citizens, including journalists and their sources.

8:37 AM

Amid disagreements over Ukraine, China bats for more dialogues with EU

China and the European Union (EU) should conduct more institutional dialogues to inject new and strong impetus into the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday, Xinhua reported.

This comes a month after China cancelled High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell's visit over disagreements on the Ukraine conflict.

8:36 AM

Those opposing abrogation of Article 370 ignorant: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief, Ghulam Nabi Azad, on Sunday said those opposing the abrogation of Article 370 are ignorant of the history and geography of the Union territory.

He made the remark amid the Supreme Court hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity behind the Centre's move on August 5, 2019 to srip the erstwhile state of its special status guaranteed under Article 370.

8:35 AM

Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Earlier on August 3, the Bill was passed in Lok Sabha by a voice vote after a walkout by members of I.N.D.I.A alliance.