10:29 PM

Gehlot on Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat’s remarks on his injury:

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat’s remarks on his injury said, “No one in Rajasthan’s culture has made such remarks…I have 3 fractures in one toe and a hairline fracture in the other toe. If you people say then I will send my CT scan and X-ray to BJP leaders…Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that I did not want to go to the court which is why I am sitting with bandages on my feet. This is a shameful statement…”

10:28 PM

Maharashtra to provide free health treatments in state govt hospitals

“All treatments in Government Hospitals will be provided free of cost by the government. The decision has been taken in the cabinet meeting today,” announced Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant.

10:20 PM

Foreign Minister of Honduras Enrique Reina arrives in New Delhi to participate in the 9th CII India-LAC Conclave

09:59 PM

One dead as a lift collapsed at a society in sector 137 in Noida, UP

09:57 PM

11 EDs of World Bank Group, representing 95 countries, calls on FM Sitharaman in New Delhi

Ministry of Finance tweeted, “Eleven Executive Directors (EDs) of World Bank Group, representing 95 countries, called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi, today, while on their visit to India. The EDs shared their key takeaways with FM Sitharaman after having visited Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. They appreciated the fast-paced development across all sectors enabled by transformational reforms and Private Sector participation in India’s ambition of becoming a Developed country by 2047. The EDs also appreciated the success achieved by India, especially in digital technology and Startups, with focus on delivery of public goods, including water, electricity, and road infrastructure etc.”

09:52 PM

West Indies score 149/6 against India in first T20 International

West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and opted to bat against India in the opening T20I of the five-match series at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. Earlier, India wrapped up a 2-1 series victory in the three-match ODI series against West Indies after suffering a defeat in the second 50-50. In the series decider, the host lost to India with a big margin of 200 runs.

09:47 PM

Mandaviya congratulates CDSCO officers who busted duplicate medicines worth Rs 2 cr

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met and congratulated CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) officers Yashpal Singh and Rakesh Sharma who busted a big gang and seized duplicate medicines worth Rs 2 Crores, in a raid.

09:45 PM

ADGP Kashmir says, “Missing Army jawan has been recovered by Kulgam Police. Joint interrogation will start shortly after medical checkup.”

09:45 PM

Piyush Goyal at 9th India-Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) Region Conclave:

“One of the first elementary steps we should take is to determine what is the common areas and common grounds on which our businesses can work together. There is a lot of scope for the LAC countries and India to integrate in each other’s supply chain,” said Union minister Piyush Goyal at 9th India-Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) Region Conclave.

09:38 PM

India-Nepal border guarding force SSB suspends a jawan for letting Seema Haider enter into India

India-Nepal border guarding force SSB has suspended a jawan, pending final inquiry, for alleged dereliction of duty in properly checking a passenger bus through which Pakistani national Seema Haider entered into the country and reached Greater Noida near Delhi, official sources said on Thursday.

09:35 PM

Congress files FIR against Karnataka BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra

FIR was registered against Karnataka BJP MLA and former Home Minister of the state Araga Jnanendra for his objectionable remark against Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge. The FIR has been registered at Ashoknagar Police Station in Kalaburagi.

09:34 PM

Public will form the Congress Government once again: Gehlot

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says, “In the coming election in Rajasthan, you will see that the people will give them (BJP) an answer. I am confident that our Government will be repeated there. We did extraordinary work during the Corona period…We gave good governance…Public will form the Congress Government once again.”

09:32 PM

The Autumn session of the Assam Legislative Assembly will begin on September 11

09:32 PM

Punjab: Fire breaks out in two-storey bicycle factory in Ludhiana

A massive fire breaks out in a two-storey bicycle factory in the cycle market located at Gill Road, Ludhiana. Fire tenders are present at the spot & efforts are underway to douse off the fire. Further details are awaited.

This is an attempt to steal the rights of an elected government in Delhi.

– AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Azad on Delhi Services Bill

09:04 PM

Did AAP have any arguments, questions Kirron Kher on Delhi Services Bill

BJP MP Kirron Kher says, “Did they (AAP) have any arguments, all the arguments were presented by Home Minister Amit Shah. Sheila Dikshit governed here for long, BJP governed here for long but they never created such a situation. They should know what did they do so that this had to be done.”

08:56 PM

If you don’t vote for PM, PM will capture the Govt through Bill like this, alleges Sandeep Pathak

AAP MP Sandeep Pathak said, “…PM Modi is trying to give a message to the country through Lok Sabha – if you don’t vote for me, I will capture the Govt through Bill like this. This is a blow to democracy and this Bill is unconstitutional…Amit Shah’s speech was an electoral speech…For the first time in history, Supreme Court’s decision is being reversed…This will not hold before the Court…”

08:51 PM

PM Modi receives BRICS Summit invitation from South Africa President Ramaphosa

President Ramaphosa invited PM Modi to the BRICS Summit being hosted by South Africa on August 22-24, 2023, and briefed him on the preparations for the same. PM Modi accepted the invitation and conveyed that he looked forward to his visit to Johannesburg to participate in the Summit. “Pleased to speak with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. Reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. Look forward to participating in the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg later this month, confirmed PM Modi on X.

08:43 PM

Congress MP Manickam Tagore claims Amit Shah fear I.N.D.I.A. alliance

Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, “We could understand the fear of Union Home Minister Amit Shah against I.N.D.I.A. alliance…He was only speaking about politics rather than Bill. He was not answering the questions raised by I.N.D.I.A. alliance partners who had genuinely asked about federal politics and democratic institutions by which he is taking over the power of Delhi Govt. He didn’t answer, we were not convinced about his answer. So, all the I.N.D.I.A. alliance walked out of the Lok Sabha…”

Our leader, Arvind Kejriwal, has only demanded that full statehood should be given to Delhi.

– AAP MP Sushil Rinku

08:33 PM

They have a brute majority; Bill is against India’s basic structure, says Owaisi on Delhi Services Bill LS nod

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi said, “They have a brute majority. We had beforehand that this is an unconstitutional Bill. This Bill is against India’s basic structure. Supreme Court had ruled against it earlier. I believe that when this goes to the Supreme Court, the Court will see this…Every party has its own strategy. We sat there and opposed the Bill.”

08:23 PM

AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku after being suspended from Lok Sabha:

Lok Sabha has suspended newly-elected AAP member Sushil Kumar Rinku for the remaining part of the Monsoon session for unruly behaviour in the House. “The Constitution is breaking, the federal system of the country is in danger…It is an insult to the Constitution when the powers of the elected government are given to non-elected and bureaucrats. The vigilance department is in the hands of the Central govt. The court will decide who is corrupt & not…I do not regret that I was suspended for raising my voice for the people & protecting Democracy,” said AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku after being suspended from Lok Sabha.

08:22 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with groups of Bihar NDA MPs at the Annexe Parliament building: ANI Sources

08:21 PM

It is against the Constitution to snatch the powers of an elected govt: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, “…It is against the Constitution to snatch the powers of an elected government, whichever party is in power. When we were discussing this in the Parliament, our Union Home Minister Amit Shah started with his election speech…At least today, he (Amit Shah) should be ashamed of the Manipur incident…If we do not get a chance to present our views in the Parliament & the Home Minister starts with his election speech we had no option but to walk out…”

08:20 PM

Union Minister and BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi on Lok Sabha passing Delhi Services Bill

Union Minister and BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi said, “Congress knew that they didn’t have the numbers and this Bill will be passed. So, they walked out…” On the suspension of AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, she said, “He was earlier a member of the Congress and now is an AAP leader. So, such behaviour is inherent in all their leaders…”

08:19 PM

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot lashes out at PM Modi for mentioning Rajasthan in his last month’s statement on Manipur incident, calls it an insult to state

This (Delhi Services) bill will end the miseries of the people of Delhi.

– Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi

08:06 PM

Gyanvapi Mosque Case: SC to hear Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee plea

Supreme Court will hear tomorrow, 4th August the plea of Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee challenging the Allahabad High Court order allowing ASI to conduct scientific survey by ASI of the Gyanvapi mosque premises, say lawyers representing parties in the case.

08:04 PM

It is against the Constitution to snatch the powers of an elected govt: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, “…It is against the Constitution to snatch the powers of an elected government, whichever party is in power. When we were discussing this in the Parliament, our Union Home Minister Amit Shah started with his election speech…At least today, he (Amit Shah) should be ashamed of the Manipur incident…If we do not get a chance to present our views in the Parliament & the Home Minister starts with his election speech we had no option but to walk out…”

07:55 PM

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad as Delhi Services Bill gets Lok Sabha’s nod

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “The Home Minister gave an impactful speech. He tore into the Opposition that they run away from discussion on important public issues and obstructs the proceedings. The truth of Kejriwal Govt came out today…I would like to tell the JD(U) national president that Lalan Singh was with us over the CBI inquiry into the fodder scam…Lalu Yadav and others were convicted. What has happened? What is this ‘lok-laaj’…This is called the heights of opportunism.”

The manner in which the Union Home Minister spoke not only on the Delhi Bill but also tore down the atmosphere of confusion created by the Opposition, he also presented facts…There was pin-drop silence in the Opposition. They could not answer anything because they had none. Truth came out before the country once again…

– Union Minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur

This (Delhi Services) bill is against the Constitution and its basic structure.

– AIMIM leader Owaisi on Delhi Services Bill

This (Delhi Services) bill shows the government’s anti-federal character, and it reeks of colonialism.

– Karti Chidambaram

07:51 PM

Rajeev Chandrasekhar congratulates Zomato

Rajeev Chandrasekhar congratulated Zomato and said, “This is a bright beacon to all investors and startups that a path to profitability can and must be the outcome that all Indian Tech startups work to achieve.”

07:49 PM

Solid fiscal performance: Fin Min on monthly economic review

India’s growth prospects remain intact in FY24 on the back of improved monsoon showers, solid fiscal performance, continued expansion in manufacturing and services sectors and vigorous capital expenditure spending by both public and private sectors, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic report for June released on Thursday.

07:38 PM

INDvsWI 1st T20: West Indies win the toss and opt to bat first against India at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

07:37 PM

BJP demands an unconditional apology on Kerala Speaker AN Shamseer’s remarks

“The BJP demands an unconditional apology as the remarks have hurt the sentiments of crore of Hindus across India,” says BJP leader Anil K Aantony on Kerala Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer’s remarks.

07:34 PM

Amit Shah did not have single valid argument in favour of Delhi Services Bill: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah did not have a single valid argument in favour of bringing the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and asserted that the opposition bloc INDIA will never let it happen. Initiating the debate in Lok Sabha on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Shah said the BJP and the Congress had ruled the national capital without any confrontation, but problems arose only in 2015 when a government came that had no intention to serve but only to fight with the Centre. In his first reaction after the introduction of the bill, Kejriwal said this is a bill to enslave people of Delhi.

07:33 PM

“Even after Opposition alliance, PM Modi will come to power again”: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Even after the I.N.D.I.A. alliance, PM Modi will become the Prime Minister again with full majority…All bills are important and you should have been present in House…After this (Delhi Services bill) bill is passed the alliance will be broken…”

07:32 PM

Services have always been with the Central government: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha said, “Services have always been with the Central government. SC gave an interpretation…From 1993 to 2015 no Chief Minister fought. There were no fights because whichever govt was formed their aim was to serve the people. There is no need to fight, if there is a need to serve. But if they want power they will fight…”

07:22 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow; AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku suspended for remainder of the monsoon session

AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku suspended from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session for throwing papers at the Chair. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi moved the resolution. Speaker Om Birla sought approval of the House before announcing the decision.

07:19 PM

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha

07:09 PM

Opposition is not worried about Manipur: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “The opposition’s priority is to save their alliance. The opposition is not worried about Manipur…Everyone is talking about the rights of a state. But which state? Delhi is not a state but a Union Territory…The Parliament has the right to make laws for Delhi…”

I strongly oppose this (Delhi Ordinance) bill. How can you give bureaucrats the authority that belongs to the elected representatives of the people?

– Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Delhi Ordinance Bill

This was the 15th state level meeting to discuss the preparations about the parliamentary election.

– Congress leader KC Venu Gopal on Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with party’s Kerala MPs

07:05 PM

BSP MP Malook Nagar on Delhi Services Bill

On Delhi Services Bill, BSP MP Malook Nagar said, “…If a Supreme Court has given a ruling and an Ordinance come soon after in haste…it should be seen and work should be done on how to make Delhi beautiful, how basic facilities should be given to people…Instead of resorting to allegations, blame, advertisements work should be done in the interest of public, country and Delhi. So, after a lot of deliberation, party chief Mayawati distanced herself and we are staging a walkout over this Bill. We are not standing with anyone…”

07:02 PM

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Delhi Services Bill:

On Delhi Services Bill, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, “Found it a shameful Bill for many reasons. First and most important is, that you are introducing basically a Constitutional amendment without calling it that…How can you do that? Secondly, you have a situation in which there is a No Confidence Motion pending in the House. While that is pending, you are bringing such a fundamental, substantive policy change. You are not supposed to do that…The Bill is really bad in law. It is basically going to undo the principle of Parliamentary accountability because a minister will not be responsible for his officials anymore because the officials will actually outrank the minister and be able to overrule even the CM. It is a disastrous Bill and we oppose it very strongly…”

06:56 PM

We won’t be just participants, we’ll be contenders at World Cup: Indian Tent Pegging team

06:51 PM

Indigo announces salary hike for pilots from October

IndiGo operator Interglobe Aviation Ltd reported a record quarterly profit on Wednesday on strong demand for air travel. India’s biggest airline by market share reported a profit of 30.87 billion rupees ($373.87 million) for the three months to June 30, compared with a loss of 10.65 billion rupees a year earlier.

06:48 PM

SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Delhi Services Bill:

Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal says, “Discussion is not being held on a new Bill. This Bill is already in effect in Punjab. An Agreement was signed there…If it can happen in Punjab, then why are they making noise here? I said that this Bill is a farce because none of them are serious about federal structure. Congress weakened the federal structure, BJP is doing the same and AAP is already doing it in Punjab. What we need is a Bill wherein States get more powers…All these three parties are the same. These parties indulge in doublespeak. They do not mean what they say, it changes according to which side they are sitting.”

This (Data Protection) bill has gone through extensive consultations over the last five to six months. It is a modern and future ready legislation, which is now ready to be debated in the Parliament.

– Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar

06:40 PM

Haryana: Part of under construction underpass collapses in Dhanwapur, Gurugram

An under-construction underpass near Dhanwapur railway cross number 26 in Gurugram collapsed this evening. SHO Pradeep Kumar said, “…We have received information about some labourers being trapped under the debris. A rescue operation is underway…”

06:33 PM

Nuh violence: Muslims decide to offer Friday namaz at home

Muslims here will not offer Friday namaz at any public place or mosques in view of violence that flared up in Nuh, Sohna, and Gurugram earlier in the week, a community leader has announced. Mufti Saleem Qasmi, president of Jamiat Ulama in Gurugram, appealed through a video message to people to refrain from praying in public places or gathering in mosques for prayers.

CPI(M) Pinarayi Vijayan’s close aide and Speaker Shamsheer recently made some derogatory remarks on Hindu God Ganesha. The Kerala public and our party members have said that they should apologize. He’s CPI(M)’s Speaker and he has no right to pass a remark on Hindu belief. We don’t need their expert comments. It’s a misconception that Hindus there will tolerate anything.

– Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar

06:22 PM

Sensex, Nifty fall for 3rd day as US rating downgrade triggers global equity sell-off

Benchmark Sensex tanked 542 points to settle at a four-week low while Nifty closed below the 19,400 mark, extending their losses for a third straight day in tandem with a bearish trend in global markets following the US rating downgrade. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 542.10 points or 0.82 per cent to settle at a four-week low of 65,240.68. During the day, it slumped 819.7 points or 1.24 per cent to 64,963.08.
The NSE Nifty declined below the 19,300 mark in intraday trade before paring some of the losses to close at 19,381.65, still down by 144.90 points or 0.74 per cent. It moved in a range of 19,537.65 to 19,296.45 in day trade.

06:15 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow

Rajya Sabha passed a bill that replaces the existing legislation which governs the registration of print and publishing industry in the country. The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 was passed by a voice vote. Replying to the discussion on the bill, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said this will lead to ease of doing business for media and publishing companies, simplify the process of registration and decriminalise several colonial-era penal provisions. He observed that the bill traverses the journey from bureaucratic burden to ease of doing business.

06:13 PM

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot launches Mobile Food and Testing Lab in Jaipur

06:13 PM

Sitharaman meets Bolivian Minister of Development Planning Sergio Armando Cusicanqui Loayza in New Delhi

Ministry of Finance, “Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Bolivian Minister of Development Planning Sergio Armando Cusicanqui Loayza in New Delhi today. The two ministers discussed avenues for strengthening India-Bolivia trade, investment and economic cooperation. They agreed to encourage B2B linkages through respective chambers of commerce and industry.”

06:11 PM

Part of under construction underpass collapses in Dhanwapur, Gurugram

06:10 PM

Communist Party in Kerala showing anti-Hindu bias for appeasing certain sections of the community, BJP claims

BJP’s National Secretary Anil Antony says, “In the last few days, some of the statements of the main leaders of the Communist Party in Kerala is clearly showing their anti-Hindu bias for appeasing certain sections of the community…This is a recurrence in trends of events which we are seeing more and more in Kerala where both the Communist Party and the Congress are acting in unison. They are repeatedly hurting the sentiments of the Hindu majority just to appease certain sections of the minorities…Sadly, we have the main Opposition parties that have now created a false narrative that they are I.N.D.I.A. but they are all trying to divide this country based on religion, caste, creed and geography just for their narrow political expediencies…”