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11:54 PM

Vinesh Phogat appeals against disqualification at Court of Arbitration for Sport

Vinesh Phogat has appealed against disqualification at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The star grappler asked to be reinstated for the Gold match and then modified her plea to ask for a shared silver. As per media reports, the CAS will give an interim ruling on August 8, Thursday.

10:11 PM

Yemen official says 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding Sanaa

Thirty people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in Yemen's southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains, the governor said on Wednesday.

Hodeidah Gov. Mugammad Qahim told Houthi-controlled Masirah TV that the floods displaced people from 500 houses. Five people also went missing, Qahim said.

Hodeidah, the southwestern city of Taiz and the northwestern city of Hajjah were all hit hard by floods this week amid Yemen's ongoing seasonal rainfall.

Authorities have not announced a confirmed overall death toll, or given the overall number of people injured or missing.

Yemen's rainy season begins in late March, and rains intensify in July through mid-August.

9:17 PM

'It's part of the game,' Vinesh says after losing Olympic medal

It's part of the game, a brave Vinesh tells Indian coaches after losing Olympic medal.

9:04 PM

Researchers say ocean temperatures around Great Barrier Reef hit highest level in 400 years in past decade

5:52 PM

Mobile internet, bulk SMS services are temporarily suspended in Sirsa till 8th August, 23:59 hrs: Haryana

"...There is an apprehension of causing tension, annoyance, agitation, damage of public & private property and disturbance of public peace & tranquility in the district Sirsa. And whereas, there is a clear potential of disruption of public utilities, damage to public assets and amenities and disturbance of public law and order in district Sirsa on account of misuse of internet services by way of spread of inflammatory material and false rumours...," reads the order by Haryana Government

5:28 PM

Scientists, engineers of Chandrayaan-3 to receive Vigyan Team award

Scientists, engineers of Chandrayaan-3 to receive Vigyan Team award as government announces 33 Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskars.

4:47 PM

Allow indexation benefits for savings such as stocks, fixed deposits: Cong to govt

The Congress today stated that the government's proposal of giving individuals the option to choose between two tax rates for long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on properties is not enough and it should also allow indexation benefits for other forms of savings such as stocks and fixed deposits. Professionals' Congress Chairman Praveen Chakravarty accused the government of "betraying" the middle and salaried class in the Union Budget through the removal of indexation and higher taxes on their savings and investment gains.

4:38 PM

Swati Maliwal case: SC directs Delhi Police to file reply by Aug 21 on Bibhav Kumar's bail plea

The Supreme Court asked the Delhi Police to file its response by August 21 on the plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar for grant of bail in the AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal assault case. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Delhi Police, told a bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan that he needed three weeks' time to file a reply.

4:36 PM

News update: Supreme Court slams Enforcement Directorate on conviction rate in PMLA cases

"Out of 5,000 cases registered, there have been 40 convictions. Imagine now," Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said today while hearing the petitions.

4:31 PM

Nepal chopper crashes in Nuwakot district; 5 dead

An Air Dynasty helicopter crashed in the Shivpuri area of Nuwakot disctrict in Nepal today, killing five people.The helicopter had departed from Kathmandu and was en route to Syaphrubensi, according to local news outlets.

4:26 PM

Godrej Consumer Q1 results: Net profit up 41% on-year to Rs 451 crore, co declares Rs 5 dividend

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) registered a consolidated net profit of Rs 450.69 crore for the first quarter.

4:20 PM

One more arrested in BSP leader murder case

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of BSP state president K Armstrong last month, police said on Wednesday. The arrested has been identified as N Aswathaman. A police release here said he is a resident of Vyasarpadi in the city. Prior to him, 21 people were arrested as part of the probe into the high profile murder, it said.

 

3:49 PM

Punjab CM Mann visits Vinesh Phogat's home in Haryana

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday met the family of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50 kg final bout. Mann was in Charkhi Dadri to address a rally.

3:29 PM

It is a loss for the country: BJP MP Karan Bhushan on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

BJP MP Karan Bhushan, son of  former Wrestling Body Chief Brij Bhushan Singh, called the Olympics disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a "loss for the country". Bri Bhushan Singh has been accused by multiple athletes of sexual harassment during his tenure as the President of Wrestling Federation of India.

3:15 PM

X opposes HC's direction on global takedown of content considered defamatory to Rajat Sharma

Social media giant 'X' Corp has told the Delhi High Court that a direction to remove from all countries posts considered defamatory by journalist Rajat Sharma would be contrary to international law and principles of comity of nations and encroach upon the sovereignty of all other countries.  X said the argument that a court can decide what information people in all other countries can see would mean that foreign courts like the courts of Pakistan and China could dictate what the citizens of India can or cannot access on the Internet, based on the laws of Pakistan or China.

3:10 PM

News update: Air Dynasty helicopter crashes in Nepal's Nuwakot district

2:55 PM

Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats on September 3: Election Commission

Elections to 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats in nine states will be held on September 3, the Election Commission said on Wednesday. Ten Rajya Sabha seats fell vacant as the sitting members, including Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal and Jyotiraditya Scindia, were elected to the Lok Sabha.

 

2:33 PM

Adityanath pays tribute to first Ram Janmabhoomi trust chief on death anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Brahmalin Paramhans Ramchandra Das, the first president of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, on his 21st death anniversary, on the second day of his Ayodhya visit. The chief minister placed a floral tribute on Das' memorial. Several devotees also joined him in paying homage to Das, who was a prominent leader of the Ram Janmbhoomi movement, according to an official statement.

2:19 PM

BJP leader challenges Jarange to field 288 Maratha candidates in Maharashtra assembly polls

After activist Manoj Jarange asked the Marathas to prepare for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, BJP leader and former Union Minister Raosaheb Danve challenged him to field 288 Maratha candidates in the polls if he was not satisfied with the reservation granted to his community.

1:59 PM

Palghar train firing case: ex-RPF cop charged with murder, promoting enmity

A court has charged a former RPF official with murder and promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion.

1:53 PM

CBI takes over probe into deaths of civil services aspirants in basement library

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into deaths of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in flooded basement of coaching centre in Delhi, said officials. Seven people, including Rau's IAS Study Circle CEO Abhishek Gupta and coordinator Deshpal Singh, have been taken into custody in the case.

1:28 PM

We are all rooting for you: PM Modi on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

"Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian," Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. "Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on," he said.

12:56 PM

Kailashnathan takes oath as Lt Governor of Puducherry

 Former IAS officer K Kailashnathan was sworn in as Lt Governor of Puducherry at a ceremony in Raj Nivas here on Wednesday. Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court Justice D Krishnakumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Kailashnathan.

12:55 PM

NIA court sentences two men for circulating fake Indian currency notes

A special NIA court here has sentenced two men to rigorous imprisonment for circulating fake Indian currency notes. The court on Tuesday sentenced Asim Sarkar of Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) to 7-year RI while co-accused Aladu of Malda (West Bengal) will have to spend five years in jail. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively on the two convicts. 

12:31 PM

Row over High Court order: Discipline has to be maintained, says CJI

Judges are not aggrieved by orders passed by higher courts, CJI Chandrachud stated today. We are pained by observations made by Punjab and Haryana HC judge, the Supreme Court Bench said today. 

12:21 PM

Transparency International calls for protection of minorities, state properties in violence-hit Bangladesh

Terming attacks on minorities as “against the fundamental spirit” of the students' movement, Transparency International Bangladesh has called on authorities to ensure the security of religious minorities and state assets in the violence-hit nation, media reports said on Wednesday.

11:54 AM

SP chief Akhilesh hits out at Centre over 'unpaid' DA arrears to Central govt employees

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav today criticised the government's reported refusal to pay 18 months dearness allowance (DA) arrears to central government employees, and questioned its claim of being a "global economic superpower."

11:36 AM

Weather news updates: Delhi receives rain, IMD sounds alert for Himachal Pradesh

Rain affected parts of Delhi today morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the national capital's minimum temperature was recorded at 26.4 degrees Celsius, which is one degree below the seasonal average. At 8:30 am, the humidity level was measured at 92 percent.

11:25 AM

Over 20 bodies of Sheikh Hasina's party members found after rampant protests

According to a report by The Dhaka Tribune, the corpses of more than 20 leaders belonging to Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party have been discovered in the country during the violent protests against the government.

11:21 AM

Bangladeshis stranded in Kolkata worried about ongoing violence in their country

Several Bangladeshis, who have come here either for medical treatment or education or other purposes, are now stranded in the city and concerned about the ongoing violence and abrupt change of regime in their country. The suspension of train services between India and Bangladesh has compounded their anxiety, and they are uncertain about their next steps.