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11:06 PM

11 Bangladeshis held for infiltrating into three Indian states

The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended 11 Bangladeshis while they were trying to sneak into the Indian soil during a special drive on the International Borders along West Bengal, Tripura, and Meghalaya with the neighbouring country.

9:24 PM

Amarnath Yatra suspended on Baltal route after heavy rains in Jammu

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on the Baltal route following heavy rains on Sunday, officials said. With this, the yatra stands suspended on both routes. The Pahalgam route was closed for maintenance work on Wednesday.

5:07 PM

Dhaval not associated with real estate side of private equity major Blackstone: Buchs

The statement said that Dhaval is not associated with real estate side of private equity major Blackstone. Buchs said that Madhabi's two consulting companies immediately became dormant on her appointment at Sebi.

5:06 PM

Investment in IIFL Wealth Management Fund was made as private citizens: Buchs

Sebi chief said in the statement that investment in IIFL Wealth Management Fund was made as private citizens, two years before Madhabi joined Sebi. Sebi chief further said that Hindenburg served notice for several violations; unfortunate it's not replying to notices but questioning Sebi's credibility

5:04 PM

Hindenburg attempting to attack credibility of Sebi, says Buch

Sebi chief Madhabi Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch said in a statement that Hindenburg Research is attempting to attack the credibility of Sebi.

4:03 PM

2 pilots injured as trainer aircraft crashes in MP's Guna district

Two pilots were injured after a trainer aircraft belonging to a private aviation academy crashed at an airstrip in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district on Sunday, a police official said. The two-seater Cessna 152 plane crashed at around 1.30 pm, possibly due to engine failure, after remaining airborne for 40 minutes, Guna Cantt police station in-charge Dileep Rajoria said.

3:11 PM

Israel broadens its evacuation orders after deadly strike on Gaza shelter

The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza early Sunday after a deadly airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least 80 Palestinians, according to local health authorities. Israel said it targeted a militant command post, killing at least 19 fighters.

1:25 PM

PM Modi releases 109 climate-resilient seed varieties to boost farm yield,nutrition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and biofortified seed varieties of agricultural and horticultural crops, aiming to enhance farm productivity and farmers' income. Developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), these varieties span 61 crops, including 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops.

12:39 PM

Four killed in gunfight in Manipur's Tengnoupal

Four armed men were killed in a fratricidal shoot-out between militants and village volunteers of the same community in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, police said. A militant belonging to the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) and three village volunteers of the same community were killed in the gunfight in Molnom area on Friday.

12:36 PM

'A red herring': Adani Group scraps Hindenburg's fresh allegations

The Adani group has denied the fresh allegations made by US-based short seller calling it a "red herring". In a statement to the stock exchanges on Sunday, an Adani group spokesperson said the latest allegations by Hindenburg are malicious, mischievous, and manipulative selections of publicly available information to arrive at pre-determined conclusions for personal profiteering with wanton disregard for facts and the law. 

12:19 PM

Global demand muted; gradual improvement expected in domestic market: TataMotors

Tata Motors expects demand to remain sluggish in overseas markets this fiscal while pinning hopes on a gradual bounce back in the domestic market on the back of new launches and the upcoming festive season. Earlier this month, the Mumbai-based automaker reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,566 crore and total income of Rs 1,09,623 crore for June quarter.

11:56 AM

OYO raises Rs 1,457 cr in latest funding round

Oravel Stays Ltd, the parent company of OYO, has raised Rs 1,457 crore from a consortium of investors in the latest funding round, sources said. This fund raise concludes the Series G funding round. The IPO-bound unicorn had earlier raised nearly Rs 1,040 crore and Rs 416.85 crore in the same series.

11:19 AM

Congress yet to raise voice on creamy layer issue, seems to favour sub-classification within SC, ST: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday said the Congress, which won Lok Sabha seats by promising to protect reservation, seems to be in favour of sub-classification within SCs and STs and is yet to raise its voice against the issue of exclusion of the creamy layer in these communities from the benefits of quota.

11:13 AM

Madhya Pradesh govt transfers 26 IAS and 21 IPS officers

In a major reshuffle, the Madhya Pradesh government has transferred 26 Indian Administrative Service officers, including eight district collectors, and 21 Indian Police Services officers. The superintendents of police of eight districts have also been shifted, as per the orders issued late Saturday night.

11:04 AM

Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor discusses India's role in peace for Kyiv with Ukrainian president's top aide

Deputy National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pavan Kapoor, met Andriy Yermak, the head of the office for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discussed India's participation in restoring peace for Ukraine as the Moscow-Kyiv war continues. Andriy Yermak expressed hope that PM Modi will contribute to these efforts.

10:28 AM

Macroeconomic data, Q1 earnings to drive market sentiments this week: Analysts

Macroeconomic data announcements, the last batch of Q1 earnings and global trends are the major factors that would influence trading sentiments in the equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Besides, trading activity of foreign investors would also be a crucial factor in dictating movement in the market. Equity markets would remain closed on Thursday for Independence Day.

10:26 AM

Assam CM meets AJSU President ahead of assembly polls in Jharkhand

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) party President Sudesh Mahto. He also met Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Babulal Marandi on Saturday. After meeting AJSU President, the Assam Chief Minister said, "AJSU is our very important component, we just met and talked to Sudesh. Everything is fine, we will fight the elections well."

10:15 AM

Five Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal stay in Navi Mumbai

Five Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested for allegedly staying illegally in Navi Mumbai township of Maharashtra, police said on Sunday. Following a tip, the Navi Mumbai police's anti-human trafficking cell conducted a raid at a residential building in Koparkhairne area on Saturday and apprehended four women and a man.

9:48 AM

Is there any bomb in my bag? Kerala man held after 'alarming comment' at airport security check

A passenger, Manoj Kumar (42), who was scheduled to fly from Kochi (COK) to Mumbai (BOM) on Air India flight AI 682, was arrested this morning at Cochin International Airport for making an 'alarming comment' to a CISF officer at the X-ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS) checkpoint. The flight departed on time. A press release by Cochin International Airport states, "During the pre-embarkation security check, Mr. Kumar asked the CISF officer, "Is there any bomb in my bag?" This statement triggered immediate concern and prompted the airport security team to take swift action. The passenger's cabin and checked baggage were thoroughly inspected by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS). After completing the necessary checks, which revealed no threat, Kumar was handed over to the local police for further investigation."

9:33 AM

Search mission resumes in landslide-hit Wayanad; hundreds of civil volunteers take part

After a day's break, an extensive search resumed in landslide-hit Wayanad on Sunday morning to find those who are still missing in the aftermath of the devastating calamity that hit the hill district on July 30. The search operations took a break on Friday afternoon as the area was handed over to the SPG in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the disaster-hit Mundakkai and Chooralmala regions on Saturday.

9:20 AM

UP plans to have 30,000 'surya mitras' to install solar panels in all houses

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to train 30,000 youngsters as "surya mitras" to achieve its goal of having solar panels on the rooftop every house in the state. Following the launch of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana in February last year, which aims to have one crore solar rooftops across the country, the Yogi adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has installed more than 25 lakh in the state.

 

9:11 AM

Flesh trade racket busted in Thane; 5 women rescued

Police have busted a prostitution racket in Maharashtra's Thane district and rescued five women, an official said on Sunday. Two other women and a man have also been arrested for operating the racket, he said. They seized cash, a car and other items valued at Rs 10.66 lakh from the accused, the official said.

8:54 AM

There’s a difference between decision and direction: Union Min on sub-categorisation of caste

In a conversation with PTI, Union MoS for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "The opposition is trying to create confusion. They also know that this issue… Sub-categorisation of the caste started in Punjab and then moved to Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It was the Supreme Court's decision that states can do sub-categorisation if they want to. It was their decision. However, it didn’t make any decision for the creamy layer. It was an observation. There’s a difference between an observation and direction. There’s a difference between decision and direction. On August 9, BJP MPs from the SC/ST community met PM Modi and urged to clear this confusion. It was decided in the cabinet meeting that we will follow the Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s Consitution.” 

8:45 AM

Made rich contributions to world of diplomacy: PM Modi condoles Natwar Singh's demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the passing away of former external affairs minister K Natwar Singh, and said he made rich contributions to the world of diplomacy and foreign policy.

8:39 AM

A 13-year-old body dies due to electrocution at cricket ground in outer Delhi's Ranhola area

Police have said that a PCR call around 1.30 pm was received followed by information from DDU Hospital that a 13-year-old boy was playing cricket on the Cricket Ground in Kotla Vihar Ph-2, when he got an electric shock from an iron pole carrying electric wire to a Gaushala situated in a corner of the said ground when he went to get the ball.  He was immediately taken to DDU by PCR van where he was declared brought dead. An FIR has been registered and an investigation has been taken up.

8:30 AM

Shah Rukh Khan becomes first Indian to be honoured with Pardo Alla Carriera Award

Star Shah Rukh Khan added another achievement to his illustrious career. On August 10, he became the first Indian personality to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award, the so-called Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival.

8:22 AM

Security forces engage with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir; gunshots fired, operation underway

8:20 AM

Iranian actors suspected as Donald Trump campaign 'hacked': Report

Former US President Donald Trump's presidential campaign said on Saturday that it had been hacked, as reported by US-based news agency, Politico. The claim follows an anonymous email from an account using AOL, identifying itself as "Robert," which included documents from within Trump's campaign, Politico reported. "The Iranians know that President Trump will stop their reign of terror just like he did in his first four years in the White House," Cheung said in a statement as quoted by Politico," said Trump campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung.

8:14 AM

Protest outside UK Parliament condemns violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

A large crowd gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Saturday to protest the alleged violence against minority Hindus and other groups in Bangladesh following the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier this week. Protesters carried Bangladeshi flags and held posters with messages such as "Protect our temples in Bangladesh," "Hindu lives matter," and "We want justice."

8:12 AM

Former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh passes away at 93

Former External Affairs Minister and Congress leader K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night at the age of 93. Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala confirmed Singh's demise, saying, "The news of the demise of former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh ji is sad."