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10:09 PM

Nuh violence: NCPCR seeks inquiry into children's involvement in stone pelting

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has sought an inquiry into alleged use of children in stone pelting and other illegal activities during the recent communal flare-up in Nuh district of Haryana. In a letter to Haryana administration, the apex child rights body has sought their urgent attention and action regarding the alleged exploitation of children in the Monday's violence.

 

10:09 PM

Gurugram district magistrate bans sale of loose diesel and petrol at fuel pumps across the district

In wake of the ongoing communal tensions, all fuel stations operating in Gurugram have been strictly prohibited from selling loose petrol/diesel to any person with immediate effect.

10:08 PM

The Delhi Bill will come in LS tomorrow, Aug 2 for consideration and passing

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 will come in Lok Sabha tomorrow, 2nd August for consideration and passing.

 

10:07 PM

Vistara aircraft engine was hit by a tow truck during push back at Mumbai airport

10:06 PM

This Bill is an insult to the people of Delhi: Harish Rawat

10:03 PM

No-trust motion in LS on Aug 8, govt gets support of BJD’s 12 MPs too

A date has been set for the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha, with the debate to begin on August 8 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply expected on August 10. The attention now has moved to the crux of the arguments the two sides will put up to build their case, given the Opposition pushback on the Manipur issue and the PM refusal to bow to its demands to speak on it in Parliament.

7:47 PM

Delhi Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj convenes a meeting to assess preparedness to tackle dengue

7:43 PM

Nuh violence: Only love can douse the flame of hatred, says Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condemned the violence in Haryana’s Nuh saying only love can douse the fire of hatred in the country.In a tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi said, “The BJP, the media and the forces standing with them have spread the kerosene of hatred across the country. Only love can douse this fire in the country.”His remarks came after violence erupted in Haryana’s Nuh in which five people died.

 

7:42 PM

Haryana clashes: Death count climbs to 5

Death count in communal clashes in Haryana has climbed to five, police said. Police have registered about 40 cases and arrested more than 80 people in connection with the communal violence.

 

7:42 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "Humbled to receive the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune"

4:54 PM

Peace committees meetings held in Nuh, Sohna

Peace committee meetings were held in Nuh and Sohna on Tuesday following communal violence in the two towns, with people assuring the administration that they will cooperate fully in maintaining peace, officials said. In Nuh, District Deputy Commissioner Prashant Pawar and SP Narendra Singh Bijarnia presided over the meeting. The SP appealed to the committee members to help identify the accused.

 

3:52 PM

Manipur violence: SC says there has been a considerable lapse in occurrence of cases and registration of FIRs

Supreme Court says there has been a considerable lapse in occurrence of cases and registration of FIRs. Supreme Court directs that the DGP of Manipur shall remain present personally before this court on Friday at 2 pm and be in a position to answer the court.

3:51 PM

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says the DGP to remain present personally before the court on Monday at 2 pm

On the request of Solicitor General to keep the matter for Monday (7th August), Supreme Court says the DGP of Manipur to remain present personally before the court on Monday at 2 pm.

2:56 PM

Bill to replace ordinance for control of services in Delhi introduced in parliament

2:40 PM

Constitution allows Parliament to make laws for Delhi: Shah on Delhi services bill

Constitution allows Parliament to make laws for Delhi; remarks made against it are political with no basis: Amit Shah on GNCT Bill

2:23 PM

I rise to oppose the introduction of the bill: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary speaks on GNCT in LS

2:08 PM

BJP disrupts Jharkhand assembly over law and order situation in the state

Jharkhand assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproarious scenes during the Question Hour after opposition BJP legislators raised the issue of deteriorating law and order in the state. Unruly scenes were also witnessed during Zero Hour. As soon as the House assembled for the day, saffron party members trooped into the well demanding a debate on the deteriorating law and order situation and raised slogans demanding resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Amid the ruckus, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Alamgir Alam said the state had sent its drought report to the Centre twice, but no money was received.

1:34 PM

Patna HC dismisses petitions challenging Bihar govt's Caste based survey, will move to SC: Advocate Dinu Kumar

1:21 PM

Special Cell extradited Sachin Bishnoi from Baku, Azerbaijan: Delhi Police

1:13 PM

NIA raids 9 places in NGOs terror funding case in Jammu and Kashmir

12:54 PM

This is a memorable moment for me: PM on being conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award

12:42 PM

No-confidence motion discussion likely to be held on 8th and 9th August

11:58 AM

Terrorist organisations in Kerala getting support from ruling dispensations of the state: V Muraleedharan

11:21 AM

Supreme Court asks CBI to put Manipur women victims statement recoding on hold

Supreme Court asks CBI to put on hold the recording of the statement of the two women victims in the Manipur viral video case till it hears the main case today at 2 pm. Supreme Court asks Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to convey to the CBI to await the outcome of today's hearing.

 

11:16 AM

PM Modi reaches Pune airport, welcomed by Maha CM Shinde and Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar

10:52 AM

We will all oppose this as today it is happening in Delhi: MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Delhi services bill

10:30 AM

Nuh situation under control, curfew has been imposed in the district: Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij

10:08 AM

Brookfield signs MoU with Reliance Industries to explore renewable energy manufacturing in Australia

9:53 AM

Girder machine collapse case: Rs 5 lakhs will be given to next of kin of the deceased, says CM Shinde

9:38 AM

OMCs slash price of LPG cylinder by Rs 99.75