Highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourn proceedings for the day

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4:53 PM

Delhi HC seeks ECI reply on plea for common symbol for Bihar polls

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a plea by Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh to use a common election symbol for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls. Justice Mini Pushkarna issued notice to the ECI on the party's petition and granted it time to file its reply. The court posted the hearing for August 19.

3:20 PM

Cloudburst sparks flash floods in Uttarakhand, around 50 reported missing

Shocking visuals emerged showing a powerful stream of water cascading down a hillside towards Tharali village in Uttarkashi, sweeping away several houses in its path.

2:19 PM

TDP-led NDA govt gives shock to people with exorbitant power charges: YS Sharmila

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila on Tuesday accused the TDP-led NDA government of giving shock to people with exorbitantly high power charges, despite promising that there would be no hike in power bills. The congress leader asserted that these hiked power charges are drilling a hole in the pockets of common people, highlighting that a burden of Rs 17,000 crore has already been levied.

1:55 PM

Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik dies at 79

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik passed away at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital , his personal secretary KS Rana said. 

1:46 PM

Deloitte projects 6.4-6.7% GDP growth in FY26

Deloitte India on Tuesday projected India's economic growth at 6.4-6.7 per cent in the current fiscal citing robust domestic fundamentals and expanding global opportunities. It, however, said that India must monitor its trade exposure and be prepared for the outcomes of geopolitical uncertainties Strategic trade negotiations, notably with the UK in May and the ongoing talks with the US, and the highly anticipated deal with the European Union by the end of the year, will likely act as powerful multipliers of income, jobs, market access, and domestic demand.

1:41 PM

Parl panel pitches for ESG oversight body to combat greenwashing activities

The corporate affairs ministry should set up an ESG oversight body to actively combat greenwashing activities and also put in place penal provisions for fraudulent ESG claims, according to a Parliamentary panel. Generally, greenwashing refers to claims by companies about any product or service having a climate-friendly impact.

1:22 PM

SC judges can't decide who is a true Indian: Priyanka Gandhi after SC raps Rahul

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday rallied behind Rahul Gandhi, her brother, over the Supreme Court's reprimand, saying it is not up to the judges to decide who is a "true" Indian. She said her brother has the highest respect for the army and will never say anything against it. As the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi is liable to ask questions of the government, Priyanka said.

1:05 PM

Odisha allows women to work in night shifts, written consent mandatory

The Odisha government has allowed women to work in night shifts, but written consent would be mandatory, according to a notification. The Labour and Employees' State Insurance Department issued a detailed guideline, allowing women to work in night shifts in factories, shops and other commercial establishments.

12:45 PM

RS adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition ruckus over deployment of security personnel in House

 The Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 2 pm on Tuesday following uproar from Opposition members, who alleged that CISF personnel had replaced marshals inside the House last week. However, the claim was dismissed by both the chair and the government.