Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctors demand "concrete safety of healthcare workers" as protests intensifies
As the gruesome details of the Kolkata rape-murder created outrage among doctors all over the country, President of the Resident Doctors Association Dr Indra Shekhar Prasad on Wednesday said that unless there is concrete assurance of their safety, the doctors will continue with the strike. Prasad while speaking to ANI said, "What happened in Kolkata is not the only incident of its kind. Many such cases are happening on a daily basis in the country... Being a doctor is one of the noblest professions, we work in a temple-like atmosphere, and if doctors are not safe, how will the patients feel safe?" "Till the time we get concrete assurance of a long-term and strict law for the safety and security of doctors, health workers, and hospitals, we will continue with our strike," he added.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctors demand "concrete safety of healthcare workers" as protests intensifies
As the gruesome details of the Kolkata rape-murder created outrage among doctors all over the country, President of the Resident Doctors Association Dr Indra Shekhar Prasad on Wednesday said that unless there is concrete assurance of their safety, the doctors will continue with the strike. Prasad while speaking to ANI said, "What happened in Kolkata is not the only incident of its kind. Many such cases are happening on a daily basis in the country... Being a doctor is one of the noblest professions, we work in a temple-like atmosphere, and if doctors are not safe, how will the patients feel safe?" "Till the time we get concrete assurance of a long-term and strict law for the safety and security of doctors, health workers, and hospitals, we will continue with our strike," he added.

Latest News LIVE Updates: American arrested in Russia for allegedly attacking police officer at Moscow hotel
A US citizen is facing criminal assault charges in Russia after allegedly attacking a police officer in a Moscow hotel, Russian news agencies reported Wednesday. The reports cited Russia`s Investigative Committee as saying the American became abusive after being asked to show his documents at an upscale hotel on Monday evening. The Investigative Committee did not give the American`s name; news reports citing unnamed sources gave several variants of the name.

Latest News LIVE Updates: American arrested in Russia for allegedly attacking police officer at Moscow hotel
A US citizen is facing criminal assault charges in Russia after allegedly attacking a police officer in a Moscow hotel, Russian news agencies reported Wednesday. The reports cited Russia`s Investigative Committee as saying the American became abusive after being asked to show his documents at an upscale hotel on Monday evening. The Investigative Committee did not give the American`s name; news reports citing unnamed sources gave several variants of the name.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Court rejects Mehul Choksi`s plea seeking documents related to passport suspension
A special court here on Wednesday rejected absconding diamond businessman Mehul Choksi`s plea seeking records related to the suspension of his passport from the regional passport office. Choksi, an accused in a multi-million dollars scam at the Punjab National Bank, has claimed that he can not return to India as his passport is suspended on the ground of a "security threat to India".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Court rejects Mehul Choksi`s plea seeking documents related to passport suspension
A special court here on Wednesday rejected absconding diamond businessman Mehul Choksi`s plea seeking records related to the suspension of his passport from the regional passport office. Choksi, an accused in a multi-million dollars scam at the Punjab National Bank, has claimed that he can not return to India as his passport is suspended on the ground of a "security threat to India".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mamata supports CBI probe, blames CPI(M)-BJP for politicising issue
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday endorsed the Calcutta High Court`s decision to hand over the RG Kar Medical College case to the CBI but criticised the CPI(M) and BJP for politicising the incident and inciting protests, drawing parallels to Bangladesh student unrest. The TMC supremo also demanded that the CBI solve the case by Sunday, noting that Kolkata Police had already completed 90 per cent of the probe, and called for the culprits to be hanged.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mamata supports CBI probe, blames CPI(M)-BJP for politicising issue
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday endorsed the Calcutta High Court`s decision to hand over the RG Kar Medical College case to the CBI but criticised the CPI(M) and BJP for politicising the incident and inciting protests, drawing parallels to Bangladesh student unrest. The TMC supremo also demanded that the CBI solve the case by Sunday, noting that Kolkata Police had already completed 90 per cent of the probe, and called for the culprits to be hanged.

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi likely to travel to New York next month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit New York next month to attend the UN`s Summit of the Future, which is likely to be attended by a host of world leaders, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Summit is scheduled to be held on September 22 and 23. In New York, the prime minister is also set to address an Indian community event besides holding talks with a number of world leaders on the sidelines of the Summit, the people said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi likely to travel to New York next month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit New York next month to attend the UN`s Summit of the Future, which is likely to be attended by a host of world leaders, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Summit is scheduled to be held on September 22 and 23. In New York, the prime minister is also set to address an Indian community event besides holding talks with a number of world leaders on the sidelines of the Summit, the people said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Complaint filed at International Crimes Tribunal accuses Hasina &amp; 8 others of committing genocide, crimes against humanity
A complaint was filed on Wednesday with the investigation agency of Bangladesh`s International Crimes Tribunal against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and eight others, accusing them of committing genocide and crimes against humanity during the mass movement of the students against her government. "The complaint was filed by the father of one of the students who died in police gunshots during the massive street protests," an official of the agency said. A Supreme Court lawyer filed the complaint on behalf of Bulbul Kabir, father of slain Arif Ahmed Siyam, a class 9 student who was shot dead by police during the protest on August 5.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Complaint filed at International Crimes Tribunal accuses Hasina &amp; 8 others of committing genocide, crimes against humanity
A complaint was filed on Wednesday with the investigation agency of Bangladesh`s International Crimes Tribunal against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and eight others, accusing them of committing genocide and crimes against humanity during the mass movement of the students against her government. "The complaint was filed by the father of one of the students who died in police gunshots during the massive street protests," an official of the agency said. A Supreme Court lawyer filed the complaint on behalf of Bulbul Kabir, father of slain Arif Ahmed Siyam, a class 9 student who was shot dead by police during the protest on August 5.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Nepal parliament passes bill to address enforced disappearances during civil war
Nepal`s Parliament on Wednesday endorsed a bill that seeks to amend the contentious legislation to address the enforced disappearances allegedly perpetrated by state forces that occurred in the Himalayan nation during the 1996-2006 civil war. After deliberations on the Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill tabled by law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya, Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire put the proposed legislation for the vote and subsequently announced that it was passed by voice vote.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Nepal parliament passes bill to address enforced disappearances during civil war
Nepal`s Parliament on Wednesday endorsed a bill that seeks to amend the contentious legislation to address the enforced disappearances allegedly perpetrated by state forces that occurred in the Himalayan nation during the 1996-2006 civil war. After deliberations on the Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill tabled by law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya, Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire put the proposed legislation for the vote and subsequently announced that it was passed by voice vote.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Navin appointed ED director Acting Enforcement Directorate (ED) chief Rahul Navin was on Wednesday appointed as the full-time director of the federal anti-money laundering agency: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Navin appointed ED directorActing Enforcement Directorate (ED) chief Rahul Navin was on Wednesday appointed as the full-time director of the federal anti-money laundering agency: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Foxconn chairman meets PM Modi, discusses investment plans in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and highlighted the opportunities India offers in the futuristic sectors: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Foxconn chairman meets PM Modi, discusses investment plans in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and highlighted the opportunities India offers in the futuristic sectors: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: MHA announces names of Punjab Police officials for GM, PMDS, MMS awards
Recognising the outstanding services of the Punjab Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the names of the Punjab Police officials to be awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM), President`s Medal for Distinguished Service (PMDS) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MMS) on the eve of 78th Independence Day: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: MHA announces names of Punjab Police officials for GM, PMDS, MMS awards
Recognising the outstanding services of the Punjab Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the names of the Punjab Police officials to be awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM), President`s Medal for Distinguished Service (PMDS) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MMS) on the eve of 78th Independence Day: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) claims Sule may be under watch, slams BJP, seeks Maharashtra govt clarification
The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Wednesday alleged its working president and MP Supriya Sule may be under the surveillance of government agencies and Pegasus spyware might be used to track her movements in run-up to the Maharashtra assembly polls. The opposition party raised its concerns three days after the Lok Sabha MP from Baramati in Pune district claimed her phone and WhatsApp account were hacked. The Pune police have filed a case against an unidentified person in this connection: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) claims Sule may be under watch, slams BJP, seeks Maharashtra govt clarification
The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Wednesday alleged its working president and MP Supriya Sule may be under the surveillance of government agencies and Pegasus spyware might be used to track her movements in run-up to the Maharashtra assembly polls. The opposition party raised its concerns three days after the Lok Sabha MP from Baramati in Pune district claimed her phone and WhatsApp account were hacked. The Pune police have filed a case against an unidentified person in this connection: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Looks like govt wants to buy votes: Jarange on Ravi Rana`s `Ladki Bahin` comment
Activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday said it appears the Maharashtra government wants to `buy` votes, referring to NDA ally Ravi Rana`s remarks implying that funds given under the `Ladki Bahin` scheme would be taken back if women do not vote favourably in the upcoming polls: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Looks like govt wants to buy votes: Jarange on Ravi Rana`s `Ladki Bahin` comment
Activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday said it appears the Maharashtra government wants to `buy` votes, referring to NDA ally Ravi Rana`s remarks implying that funds given under the `Ladki Bahin` scheme would be taken back if women do not vote favourably in the upcoming polls: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra deliberately excluded from Foxconn`s India investment discussions: NCP (SP)
The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Wednesday accused the BJP-led NDA of deliberately ignoring Maharashtra during discussions on Foxconn`s investment plans in India: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra deliberately excluded from Foxconn`s India investment discussions: NCP (SP)
The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Wednesday accused the BJP-led NDA of deliberately ignoring Maharashtra during discussions on Foxconn`s investment plans in India: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: 17 Indian fishermen repatriated to India
Seventeen Indian fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation`s waters, were repatriated to their homes in India on Wednesday, the Indian mission said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: 17 Indian fishermen repatriated to India
Seventeen Indian fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation`s waters, were repatriated to their homes in India on Wednesday, the Indian mission said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Tendencies that stoke discord on perceived social hierarchies have to be rejected: Prez President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social hierarchies.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu`s address to the nation on the eve of the 78th Independence Day <a href="https://t.co/MCyfiybwAc">https://t.co/MCyfiybwAc</a>
&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1823713821107871876?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Tendencies that stoke discord on perceived social hierarchies have to be rejected: PrezPresident Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social hierarchies.

LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu`s address to the nation on the eve of the 78th Independence Day https://t.co/MCyfiybwAc
&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 14, 2024


Latest News LIVE Updates: Jharkhand: 3 budding hockey players killed in lightning strike
At least budding hockey players died and five others were injured in a lightning strike in Jharkhand`s Simdega district on Wednesday, police said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Jharkhand: 3 budding hockey players killed in lightning strike
At least budding hockey players died and five others were injured in a lightning strike in Jharkhand`s Simdega district on Wednesday, police said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctor murder: Mamata welcomes HC order granting CBI probe, slams oppn for fuelling protests
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday welcomed the Calcutta High Court order granting a CBI probe into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctor murder: Mamata welcomes HC order granting CBI probe, slams oppn for fuelling protests
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday welcomed the Calcutta High Court order granting a CBI probe into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Groundwater law in Mizoram: Government permission mandatory for extraction
With the implementation of the Mizoram Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Act 2023 and the Mizoram Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Rules, 2024, any household or individual seeking to extract groundwater will now require government permission, Public Health Engineering Minister Prof. Lalnilawma said here on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Groundwater law in Mizoram: Government permission mandatory for extraction
With the implementation of the Mizoram Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Act 2023 and the Mizoram Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Rules, 2024, any household or individual seeking to extract groundwater will now require government permission, Public Health Engineering Minister Prof. Lalnilawma said here on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Coastal Road will be extended till Bhayandar: Piyush Goyal
The Coastal Road, being built to cut travel time between south Mumbai and the suburbs, will be extended up to Bhayandar in Thane district, covering the entire western sea-facing line of the metropolis, said Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Coastal Road will be extended till Bhayandar: Piyush Goyal
The Coastal Road, being built to cut travel time between south Mumbai and the suburbs, will be extended up to Bhayandar in Thane district, covering the entire western sea-facing line of the metropolis, said Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three-day session of Punjab assembly from Sept 2
The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday gave nod for convening a three-day session of the state assembly from September 2. A decision to this effect was taken by the council of ministers in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three-day session of Punjab assembly from Sept 2
The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday gave nod for convening a three-day session of the state assembly from September 2. A decision to this effect was taken by the council of ministers in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctor murder: Cong leader Adhir demands exemplary punishment of culprits
Demanding the immediate arrest and punishment of those involved in the alleged rape-murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday claimed that law and order in West Bengal had reached its lowest point under TMC rule: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctor murder: Cong leader Adhir demands exemplary punishment of culprits
Demanding the immediate arrest and punishment of those involved in the alleged rape-murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday claimed that law and order in West Bengal had reached its lowest point under TMC rule: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi airport`s new T1 terminal to be operational from Aug 17
Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said the new T1 terminal will be operational from August 17, with IndiGo and SpiceJet set to shift a significant part of their domestic operations to the new terminal: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi airport`s new T1 terminal to be operational from Aug 17
Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said the new T1 terminal will be operational from August 17, with IndiGo and SpiceJet set to shift a significant part of their domestic operations to the new terminal: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ranchi`s Morabadi ground decked up for I-Day celebrations amid tight security
Tight security arrangements are in place at Morabadi Ground here which has been decked up for Independence Day celebrations, an official said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ranchi`s Morabadi ground decked up for I-Day celebrations amid tight security
Tight security arrangements are in place at Morabadi Ground here which has been decked up for Independence Day celebrations, an official said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ayodhya: Lights installed on Ram Path and Bhakti Path stolen, Akhilesh slams UP govt Around 3,800 bamboo and 36 projector lights worth over Rs 50 lakh installed on Bhakti Path and Ram Path, located in a high-security area in Ayodhya, were allegedly stolen, police here said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ayodhya: Lights installed on Ram Path and Bhakti Path stolen, Akhilesh slams UP govtAround 3,800 bamboo and 36 projector lights worth over Rs 50 lakh installed on Bhakti Path and Ram Path, located in a high-security area in Ayodhya, were allegedly stolen, police here said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Two Karnataka Ministers call for tweaking `guarantee schemes` to benefit only poor
Two Ministers in the Congress government on Wednesday raised the pitch to tweak its much-touted `guarantee schemes` to benefit only the economically-weaker sections to lessen the financial burden: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Two Karnataka Ministers call for tweaking `guarantee schemes` to benefit only poor
Two Ministers in the Congress government on Wednesday raised the pitch to tweak its much-touted `guarantee schemes` to benefit only the economically-weaker sections to lessen the financial burden: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Centre can only decide on diverting forest land for strong battalion infrastructure: NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that only the Centre can decide whether constructing a "strong" battalion infrastructure in a reserve forest area would impact the issue of conservation of forest: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Centre can only decide on diverting forest land for strong battalion infrastructure: NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that only the Centre can decide whether constructing a "strong" battalion infrastructure in a reserve forest area would impact the issue of conservation of forest: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh interim govt keen to work with India for promoting ties, says Foreign Affairs Adviser
Bangladesh`s interim government wants to work closely with India to promote bilateral relations, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said on Wednesday, but indicated that deposed premier Sheikh Hasina`s public statement from India are "not conducive" to fostering better bilateral ties: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh interim govt keen to work with India for promoting ties, says Foreign Affairs Adviser
Bangladesh`s interim government wants to work closely with India to promote bilateral relations, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said on Wednesday, but indicated that deposed premier Sheikh Hasina`s public statement from India are "not conducive" to fostering better bilateral ties: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata medic murder: Rahul says attempt to save accused raises questions on hospital, local administration
Amid the uproar over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the attempt to save the accused instead of providing justice to the victim raises serious questions on the hospital and the local administration: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata medic murder: Rahul says attempt to save accused raises questions on hospital, local administration
Amid the uproar over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the attempt to save the accused instead of providing justice to the victim raises serious questions on the hospital and the local administration: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC rejects plea against NMC`s decision to not hold NEET-SS exam this year
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea challenging a decision of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to not conduct NEET-Super Speciality examination this year: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC rejects plea against NMC`s decision to not hold NEET-SS exam this year
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea challenging a decision of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to not conduct NEET-Super Speciality examination this year: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: IMD warns of heavy rain in landslide-hit Wayanad&nbsp;
The India Meteorological Department (IMD on Wednesday issued an `orange` alert, warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala`s ecologically-fragile Wayanad district, where landslides triggered by heavy rain killed over 230 people on July 30: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: IMD warns of heavy rain in landslide-hit Wayanad&nbsp;
The India Meteorological Department (IMD on Wednesday issued an `orange` alert, warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala`s ecologically-fragile Wayanad district, where landslides triggered by heavy rain killed over 230 people on July 30: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: 59 medals for Maharashtra police; PSI martyred in Naxal face-off among 17 get gallantry medal
Police sub-inspector Dhanaji Honmane, who was martyred in an encounter with Naxalites in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra in 2020, was among the 17 police personnel from the state who have been selected for the Medal for Gallantry on the eve of the Independence Day: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: 59 medals for Maharashtra police; PSI martyred in Naxal face-off among 17 get gallantry medal
Police sub-inspector Dhanaji Honmane, who was martyred in an encounter with Naxalites in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra in 2020, was among the 17 police personnel from the state who have been selected for the Medal for Gallantry on the eve of the Independence Day: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi Police bans flaying of aerial platforms in view of I-Day event; imposes traffic curbs
Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Independence Day, imposing certain restrictions on movement around the Red Fort area on Thursday for the convenience of those invited at the main and for security reasons. It also reiterated the prohibition imposed on August 1 on the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms such as para-gliders, UAVs, hot air balloons and small size powered aircraft over the city till Thursday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi Police bans flaying of aerial platforms in view of I-Day event; imposes traffic curbs
Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Independence Day, imposing certain restrictions on movement around the Red Fort area on Thursday for the convenience of those invited at the main and for security reasons. It also reiterated the prohibition imposed on August 1 on the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms such as para-gliders, UAVs, hot air balloons and small size powered aircraft over the city till Thursday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Air India flight AI684 from Goa, Dabolim to Mumbai discontinued due to bird hit
Air India flight AI684 from Goa, Dabolim to Mumbai on Wednesday morning experienced a bird hit during its take-off run. The cockpit crew discontinued the take-off as per Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the safety of customers and crew, according to an Air India spokesperson: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Air India flight AI684 from Goa, Dabolim to Mumbai discontinued due to bird hit
Air India flight AI684 from Goa, Dabolim to Mumbai on Wednesday morning experienced a bird hit during its take-off run. The cockpit crew discontinued the take-off as per Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the safety of customers and crew, according to an Air India spokesperson: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC stays coercive proceedings against TN YouTuber, issues notice to state govt In a relief to Savukku Shankar, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the coercive proceedings against the well-known YouTuber in 16 FIRs lodged by the Tamil Nadu Police against him in cases emanating from his interview to a YouTube channel: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC stays coercive proceedings against TN YouTuber, issues notice to state govtIn a relief to Savukku Shankar, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the coercive proceedings against the well-known YouTuber in 16 FIRs lodged by the Tamil Nadu Police against him in cases emanating from his interview to a YouTube channel: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh turmoil: Cong MLA urges PM not to hesitate to take action like Indira Gandhi did in 1971
Expressing concern over the political turmoil and reported atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, a Karnataka Congress legislator on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to hesitate to take decisive military action like former PM late Indira Gandhi did in 1971: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh turmoil: Cong MLA urges PM not to hesitate to take action like Indira Gandhi did in 1971
Expressing concern over the political turmoil and reported atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, a Karnataka Congress legislator on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to hesitate to take decisive military action like former PM late Indira Gandhi did in 1971: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges to unveil 5-year plan to bring economic stability
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday announced that he would soon unveil a new five-year plan to bring cash-strapped Pakistan out of the economic crisis and asked countrymen to undertake self-introspection to correct mistakes of the past. Sharif`s remarks came as the nation commemorated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges to unveil 5-year plan to bring economic stability
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday announced that he would soon unveil a new five-year plan to bring cash-strapped Pakistan out of the economic crisis and asked countrymen to undertake self-introspection to correct mistakes of the past. Sharif`s remarks came as the nation commemorated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi HC grants bail in POCSO case to youngster having love affair with minor girl
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail in a POCSO case to a youngster accused of raping a minor girl he was having a "love affair" with, while taking note of the "misapplication" of the law in cases involving young boys who are in love with girls "just below" the majority mark and are, therefore, languishing in jails on account of cases filed at the behest of families objecting to their romantic relationship: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi HC grants bail in POCSO case to youngster having love affair with minor girl
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail in a POCSO case to a youngster accused of raping a minor girl he was having a "love affair" with, while taking note of the "misapplication" of the law in cases involving young boys who are in love with girls "just below" the majority mark and are, therefore, languishing in jails on account of cases filed at the behest of families objecting to their romantic relationship: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Thai court removes PM Srettha over ethical breach in cabinet selection
Thailand`s Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office due to his appointment of a former lawyer who had served jail time, signalling potential further political instability and possible reconfiguration of the ruling coalition, reported Channel News Asia: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Thai court removes PM Srettha over ethical breach in cabinet selection
Thailand`s Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office due to his appointment of a former lawyer who had served jail time, signalling potential further political instability and possible reconfiguration of the ruling coalition, reported Channel News Asia: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: US Rep Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive Squad, wins Democratic primary in Minnesota
Democratic US Rep Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the `Squad` and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, has won her primary race in Minnesota" AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: US Rep Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive Squad, wins Democratic primary in Minnesota
Democratic US Rep Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the `Squad` and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, has won her primary race in Minnesota" AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: Children begin Independence Day celebrations in Mumbai. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-children-begin-independence-day-celebrations-in-mumbai-101787" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Children begin Independence Day celebrations in Mumbai. Read more...

Latest News LIVE Updates: Nithari killings: SC agrees to hear CBI`s plea against HC verdict acquitting Surendra Koli
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a fresh plea filed by the CBI challenging the Allahabad High Court`s verdict that acquitted Surendra Koli in the sensational 2006 Nithari serial killings case. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan tagged the CBI`s plea with some other petitions pending in the apex court against the high court order of October 16, 2024.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Nithari killings: SC agrees to hear CBI`s plea against HC verdict acquitting Surendra Koli
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a fresh plea filed by the CBI challenging the Allahabad High Court`s verdict that acquitted Surendra Koli in the sensational 2006 Nithari serial killings case. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan tagged the CBI`s plea with some other petitions pending in the apex court against the high court order of October 16, 2024.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rains in Himachal lead to closure of over 140 roads
Over 140 roads, including two national highways, are closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods triggered by rains in several parts of the state since the past week, officials said on Wednesday. The local meteorological office has issued a `yellow` alert for heavy rain in isolated parts of the state till Sunday and also warned of low flash floods in parts of Sirmaur district till Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rains in Himachal lead to closure of over 140 roads
Over 140 roads, including two national highways, are closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods triggered by rains in several parts of the state since the past week, officials said on Wednesday. The local meteorological office has issued a `yellow` alert for heavy rain in isolated parts of the state till Sunday and also warned of low flash floods in parts of Sirmaur district till Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: India`s exports dip 1.2 pc to USD 33.98 bn in Jul
India`s merchandise exports in July dipped 1.2 per cent to USD 33.98 billion from USD 34.39 billion in the year-ago month, according to government data released on Wednesday. Imports increased by about 7.45 per cent to USD 57.48 billion in July against USD 53.49 billion a year ago. The trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, during the month under review stood at USD 23.5 billion.

Latest News LIVE Updates: India`s exports dip 1.2 pc to USD 33.98 bn in Jul
India`s merchandise exports in July dipped 1.2 per cent to USD 33.98 billion from USD 34.39 billion in the year-ago month, according to government data released on Wednesday. Imports increased by about 7.45 per cent to USD 57.48 billion in July against USD 53.49 billion a year ago. The trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, during the month under review stood at USD 23.5 billion.

Latest News LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu graces opening of Amrit Udyan`s summer annual edition
President Droupadi Murmu, graced the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition, 2024 on Wednesday, a statement from the President House said. The Amrit Udyan will remain open for the public from August 16 to September 15, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (the last entry - 05:15 PM) except on Mondays which will be maintenance day for the Udyan.

Latest News LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu graces opening of Amrit Udyan`s summer annual edition
President Droupadi Murmu, graced the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition, 2024 on Wednesday, a statement from the President House said. The Amrit Udyan will remain open for the public from August 16 to September 15, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (the last entry - 05:15 PM) except on Mondays which will be maintenance day for the Udyan.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Earthquake of 3.7 magnitude hits parts of Meghalaya
An earthquake of 3.7 magnitude hit parts of Meghalaya on Wednesday morning, officials said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property, they said. The earthquake was reported at 10:55 am and its epicentre was East Jaintia Hills district, according to the National Center for Seismology. The depth of the quake was 10 km, it said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Earthquake of 3.7 magnitude hits parts of Meghalaya
An earthquake of 3.7 magnitude hit parts of Meghalaya on Wednesday morning, officials said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property, they said. The earthquake was reported at 10:55 am and its epicentre was East Jaintia Hills district, according to the National Center for Seismology. The depth of the quake was 10 km, it said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Manish Sisodia`s `padyatra` postponed
The AAP on Wednesday postponed senior leader Manish Sisodia`s `padyatra` to August 16 following a Delhi Police advice against holding it on the eve of Independence Day due to security reasons. AAP leader and Delhi cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj told a press conference they found the Delhi Police advice genuine.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Manish Sisodia`s `padyatra` postponed
The AAP on Wednesday postponed senior leader Manish Sisodia`s `padyatra` to August 16 following a Delhi Police advice against holding it on the eve of Independence Day due to security reasons. AAP leader and Delhi cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj told a press conference they found the Delhi Police advice genuine.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Panel set up in Maharashtra`s Palghar to address land right issues of tribals
A committee has been set up in Palghar district of Maharashtra to address the issues relating to joint forest rights of tribal people and expedite resolution of their pending claims, the district administration has said. Antar Singh Arya, chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) made the announcement about the panel to be chaired by district collector Govind Bodke, after an inspection tour of the district on Monday and Tuesday, an official release said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Panel set up in Maharashtra`s Palghar to address land right issues of tribals
A committee has been set up in Palghar district of Maharashtra to address the issues relating to joint forest rights of tribal people and expedite resolution of their pending claims, the district administration has said. Antar Singh Arya, chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) made the announcement about the panel to be chaired by district collector Govind Bodke, after an inspection tour of the district on Monday and Tuesday, an official release said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Wholesale inflation dips to 2.04 pc in July
Wholesale inflation in the country declined to 2.04 per cent in July, according to government data released on Wednesday. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was at 3.36 per cent in June. The Department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) in a post on X said "the annual rate of inflation based on WPI stood at 2.04 &#37 in July 2024 as compared to 3.36 &#37 in June, 2024."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Wholesale inflation dips to 2.04 pc in July
Wholesale inflation in the country declined to 2.04 per cent in July, according to government data released on Wednesday. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was at 3.36 per cent in June. The Department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) in a post on X said "the annual rate of inflation based on WPI stood at 2.04 &#37 in July 2024 as compared to 3.36 &#37 in June, 2024."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Heavy rain continues to pound parts of Rajasthan; Ajmer wettest
Moderate to heavy rain continued to take place Rajasthan on Wednesday, with Bhinay in Ajmer recording the highest precipitation over a day. The central Rajasthan town received 92 mm of rain in 24 hours, till 8.30 am on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Heavy rain continues to pound parts of Rajasthan; Ajmer wettest
Moderate to heavy rain continued to take place Rajasthan on Wednesday, with Bhinay in Ajmer recording the highest precipitation over a day. The central Rajasthan town received 92 mm of rain in 24 hours, till 8.30 am on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctor`s murder: BJP demands Mamata Banerjee`s resignation
The BJP on Wednesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of siding with the accused instead of the victim in the case of rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, and demanded her resignation. BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed that no woman in the state will feel safe if she continues as chief minister.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctor`s murder: BJP demands Mamata Banerjee`s resignation
The BJP on Wednesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of siding with the accused instead of the victim in the case of rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, and demanded her resignation. BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed that no woman in the state will feel safe if she continues as chief minister.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man travelling in autorickshaw abducted in Kerala capital
A man, suspected to have arrived at the international airport here, was allegedly kidnapped by a gang while travelling in an autorickshaw through the Kerala capital in the wee hours of Wednesday, police said. The identity of the kidnapped man is yet to be ascertained and investigations are on, they said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man travelling in autorickshaw abducted in Kerala capital
A man, suspected to have arrived at the international airport here, was allegedly kidnapped by a gang while travelling in an autorickshaw through the Kerala capital in the wee hours of Wednesday, police said. The identity of the kidnapped man is yet to be ascertained and investigations are on, they said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three-day session of Punjab Assembly from Sept 2
The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for convening a three-day session of the state assembly from September 2. A decision to this effect was taken by the council of ministers in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three-day session of Punjab Assembly from Sept 2
The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for convening a three-day session of the state assembly from September 2. A decision to this effect was taken by the council of ministers in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Punjab police arrests 5 accused in murder, incliuding gangster Nata in Rajpura
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab arrested five suspects in a murder case, including the mastermind and notorious gangster Sunil Bhandari, alias Nata, in Rajpura, Punjab, police said on Wednesday. Nata was also wanted in connection with several heinous crimes, including three murders in Ferozpur, Punjab.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Punjab police arrests 5 accused in murder, incliuding gangster Nata in Rajpura
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab arrested five suspects in a murder case, including the mastermind and notorious gangster Sunil Bhandari, alias Nata, in Rajpura, Punjab, police said on Wednesday. Nata was also wanted in connection with several heinous crimes, including three murders in Ferozpur, Punjab.

Latest News LIVE Updates: UP man gets death for setting on fire 5 of family
A local court here awarded capital punishment to a 55-year-old man, convicting him for the murder of five of a family, a counsel said on Wednesday. District Government Counsel Pushpendra Singh Chauhan told PTI that the court of District and Session`s Judge Sudhir Kumar on Tuesday convicted one Murari Kashyap for five murders.

Latest News LIVE Updates: UP man gets death for setting on fire 5 of family
A local court here awarded capital punishment to a 55-year-old man, convicting him for the murder of five of a family, a counsel said on Wednesday. District Government Counsel Pushpendra Singh Chauhan told PTI that the court of District and Session`s Judge Sudhir Kumar on Tuesday convicted one Murari Kashyap for five murders.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Army officer critically wounded in Doda encounter, four terrorists believed to be killed
An Army captain was critically wounded and four terrorists believed to be killed in an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region`s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. The encounter broke out in a thickly forested area during a cordon and search operation (CASO) launched by a joint team to track down a group of foreign terrorists hiding in the Shivgarh-Assar belt, they said. A civilian was also injured in the gunbattle that came a day ahead of Independence Day.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Army officer critically wounded in Doda encounter, four terrorists believed to be killed
An Army captain was critically wounded and four terrorists believed to be killed in an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region`s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. The encounter broke out in a thickly forested area during a cordon and search operation (CASO) launched by a joint team to track down a group of foreign terrorists hiding in the Shivgarh-Assar belt, they said. A civilian was also injured in the gunbattle that came a day ahead of Independence Day.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Cong claims Gujarat govt helping Adani Ports `secure monopoly`, says JPC essential
The Congress on Wednesday reiterated its demand for a joint parliamentary committee into the Adani issue and alleged that the Gujarat government was helping Adani Ports to "secure a monopoly" on the state`s port sector. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Gujarat government grants private ports a 30-year concession period on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) basis, after which ownership gets transferred to the government of Gujarat.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Cong claims Gujarat govt helping Adani Ports `secure monopoly`, says JPC essential
The Congress on Wednesday reiterated its demand for a joint parliamentary committee into the Adani issue and alleged that the Gujarat government was helping Adani Ports to "secure a monopoly" on the state`s port sector. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Gujarat government grants private ports a 30-year concession period on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) basis, after which ownership gets transferred to the government of Gujarat.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Hit-and-run: SUV fatally knocks down auto-rickshaw driver, injures his friend in Mumbai
In yet another hit-and-run case in Maharashtra, an auto-rickshaw driver was killed and his friend injured when an SUV ran over them while they were sleeping at the Versova beach in Mumbai, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in the early hours of Monday following which the sports utility vehicle (SUV) driver fled from the spot without providing any help to the victims, they said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Hit-and-run: SUV fatally knocks down auto-rickshaw driver, injures his friend in Mumbai
In yet another hit-and-run case in Maharashtra, an auto-rickshaw driver was killed and his friend injured when an SUV ran over them while they were sleeping at the Versova beach in Mumbai, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in the early hours of Monday following which the sports utility vehicle (SUV) driver fled from the spot without providing any help to the victims, they said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata medic murder: AIIMS, Safdarjung doctors to continue strike
Several city hospitals, including the AIIMS and Safdarjung, continued their strike on Wednesday in protest against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The Resident Doctors` Associations of AIIMS, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Ram Manohar Lohia, and Indira Gandhi Hospital continued the strike for a third day on the trot, shutting down OPDs, OTs, and wards.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata medic murder: AIIMS, Safdarjung doctors to continue strike
Several city hospitals, including the AIIMS and Safdarjung, continued their strike on Wednesday in protest against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The Resident Doctors` Associations of AIIMS, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Ram Manohar Lohia, and Indira Gandhi Hospital continued the strike for a third day on the trot, shutting down OPDs, OTs, and wards.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Students still managing roads in Bangladesh despite traffic police joining their duties
Several Bangladeshi students, who were behind the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, are still controlling traffic on the roads in the country despite traffic police personnel rejoining their workplaces. A wave of violence, including revenge killings and arson, persisted after Hasina fled to India on August 5.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Students still managing roads in Bangladesh despite traffic police joining their duties
Several Bangladeshi students, who were behind the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, are still controlling traffic on the roads in the country despite traffic police personnel rejoining their workplaces. A wave of violence, including revenge killings and arson, persisted after Hasina fled to India on August 5.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Unemployment `biggest curse` under Modi govt: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using "dubious employment data for PR", and said no amount of "whitewashing" can change the truth that lakhs of job aspirants have to daily struggle on the road with very few jobs. Kharge shared a media report on X which claimed that for 1,257 vacancies for the post of woman constables and woman constable drivers, the Mumbai Police received 1.11 lakh applications from across the state. "Unemployment has been the biggest curse under Modi government," Kharge said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Unemployment `biggest curse` under Modi govt: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using "dubious employment data for PR", and said no amount of "whitewashing" can change the truth that lakhs of job aspirants have to daily struggle on the road with very few jobs. Kharge shared a media report on X which claimed that for 1,257 vacancies for the post of woman constables and woman constable drivers, the Mumbai Police received 1.11 lakh applications from across the state. "Unemployment has been the biggest curse under Modi government," Kharge said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Excise policy scam: SC refuses interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in corruption case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case filed by the CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the CBI on the plea filed by Kejriwal against the Delhi High Court order upholding his arrest by the probe agency.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Excise policy scam: SC refuses interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in corruption case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case filed by the CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the CBI on the plea filed by Kejriwal against the Delhi High Court order upholding his arrest by the probe agency.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Woman injured while trying to catch robber in Thane
A 22-year-old woman was injured when she tried to chase a robber and stop him from fleeing with her valuables of Rs 31,500 in Maharashtra`s Thane city, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place at around 3.30 am on Tuesday at Kisan Nagar in Wagle Estate area and efforts were on to nab the culprit, they said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Woman injured while trying to catch robber in Thane
A 22-year-old woman was injured when she tried to chase a robber and stop him from fleeing with her valuables of Rs 31,500 in Maharashtra`s Thane city, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place at around 3.30 am on Tuesday at Kisan Nagar in Wagle Estate area and efforts were on to nab the culprit, they said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dadar, Panvel, Kandivli, Dahisar now on Amrit Bharat Station Scheme list
Four more stations on the Mumbai suburban railway network have been added to the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme list, taking the total tally to 38. Dadar, Panvel, Kandivli and Dahisar are the new entrants. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dadar-panvel-kandivli-dahisar-now-on-amrit-bharat-station-scheme-list-23375243" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dadar, Panvel, Kandivli, Dahisar now on Amrit Bharat Station Scheme list
Four more stations on the Mumbai suburban railway network have been added to the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme list, taking the total tally to 38. Dadar, Panvel, Kandivli and Dahisar are the new entrants. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: &lsquo;Tell us if you want us to die&rsquo;
At least 650 residents of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India buildings from Matunga, Mahim, and Dadar stretching into south Mumbai, held a protest at Azad Maidan on Monday. The tenants from 68 buildings, spoke unanimously claiming that they were battling against &ldquo;eviction and harassment from the LIC for the past decade and more.&rdquo; They had gathered under the banner of the LIC Tenants and Occupants Welfare Association (LTOWA) and had several demands like stopping eviction, getting equal tenancy rights, redevelopment under 79A of the MHADA Act and stopping harassment of 2,500 lower middle-class people. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-tell-us-if-you-want-us-to-die-23375239" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: &lsquo;Tell us if you want us to die&rsquo;
At least 650 residents of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India buildings from Matunga, Mahim, and Dadar stretching into south Mumbai, held a protest at Azad Maidan on Monday. The tenants from 68 buildings, spoke unanimously claiming that they were battling against &ldquo;eviction and harassment from the LIC for the past decade and more.&rdquo; They had gathered under the banner of the LIC Tenants and Occupants Welfare Association (LTOWA) and had several demands like stopping eviction, getting equal tenancy rights, redevelopment under 79A of the MHADA Act and stopping harassment of 2,500 lower middle-class people. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sperm, egg donors have no right on child: Bombay HC
A Sperm or egg donor has no legal right on the child and cannot claim to be its biological parent, the Bombay High Court held on Tuesday while allowing a 42-year-old woman visitation rights to her five-year-old twin daughters. The woman, in her plea, said her daughters, born via surrogacy, were living with her husband and younger sister, who was the egg donor. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/sperm-egg-donors-have-no-right-on-child-bombay-hc-23375240" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sperm, egg donors have no right on child: Bombay HC
A Sperm or egg donor has no legal right on the child and cannot claim to be its biological parent, the Bombay High Court held on Tuesday while allowing a 42-year-old woman visitation rights to her five-year-old twin daughters. The woman, in her plea, said her daughters, born via surrogacy, were living with her husband and younger sister, who was the egg donor. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Teacher held for sexual abuse of 14-year-old girl in Nalasopara
A teacher has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old schoolgirl on multiple occasions inside a classroom in Nalasopara East. The girl&rsquo;s brother alleged that the school management was aware but the did not address the complaints. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-teacher-held-for-sexual-abuse-of-14-year-old-girl-in-nalasopara-23375238" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Teacher held for sexual abuse of 14-year-old girl in Nalasopara
A teacher has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old schoolgirl on multiple occasions inside a classroom in Nalasopara East. The girl&rsquo;s brother alleged that the school management was aware but the did not address the complaints. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: JCB hits man in Maharashtra`s Latur, dies on spot; driver held
A JCB driver has been arrested after allegedly striking and killing a man in Maharashtra`s Latur, police reported. The incident occurred on Wednesday. Following the incident, the driver was assaulted by a crowd and later admitted to a hospital, officials said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: JCB hits man in Maharashtra`s Latur, dies on spot; driver held
A JCB driver has been arrested after allegedly striking and killing a man in Maharashtra`s Latur, police reported. The incident occurred on Wednesday. Following the incident, the driver was assaulted by a crowd and later admitted to a hospital, officials said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After Shiv Sena, ex-BJP corporators demand urgent action on city issues
As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, after Shiv Sena, BJP corporators and Mumbai Suburbs Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha met with civic chief Bhushan Gagrani to discuss pressing civic issues. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-after-shiv-sena-ex-bjp-corporators-demand-urgent-action-on-city-issues-23375244" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After Shiv Sena, ex-BJP corporators demand urgent action on city issues
As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, after Shiv Sena, BJP corporators and Mumbai Suburbs Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha met with civic chief Bhushan Gagrani to discuss pressing civic issues. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai doctors&rsquo; strike continues; demands for security mount
Despite holding talks with the Directorate of Medical Education (DMER) on Tuesday, resident doctors will continue their agitation, citing the need for better security on hospital grounds. On the first day of the strike, senior resident doctors and professors stepped in to ensure that hospital services were not disrupted as their counterparts across public health facilities in the city protested in response to the rape and murder case in Kolkata. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-doctors-strike-continues-demands-for-security-mount-23375245" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai doctors&rsquo; strike continues; demands for security mount
Despite holding talks with the Directorate of Medical Education (DMER) on Tuesday, resident doctors will continue their agitation, citing the need for better security on hospital grounds. On the first day of the strike, senior resident doctors and professors stepped in to ensure that hospital services were not disrupted as their counterparts across public health facilities in the city protested in response to the rape and murder case in Kolkata. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: SpiceJet pilots not paid for June
Aircraft pilots working with SpiceJet have not received their salaries for June, sparking concerns within the airline&rsquo;s workforce. In an email sent to the pilots, Virendra Malhotra, vice president of flight operations at SpiceJet, acknowledged the issue. &ldquo;The salaries, which have been delayed this month (June) beyond expectations, would be disbursed shortly,&rdquo; the email stated. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/spicejet-pilots-not-paid-for-june-23375246" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: SpiceJet pilots not paid for June
Aircraft pilots working with SpiceJet have not received their salaries for June, sparking concerns within the airline&rsquo;s workforce. In an email sent to the pilots, Virendra Malhotra, vice president of flight operations at SpiceJet, acknowledged the issue. &ldquo;The salaries, which have been delayed this month (June) beyond expectations, would be disbursed shortly,&rdquo; the email stated. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case: Payment trail leads to ex-GRP commissioner
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Mumbai Crime Branch has, for the first time, revealed that a substantial payment was made to one Arshad Khan to secure the contract for a 120 ft x 140 ft hoarding in Ghatkopar, which collapsed on May 13, killing 17 people and injuring more than 80. According to the SIT, the payment was made by the director of EGO Media, following instructions allegedly given by former GRP commissioner Quaiser Khalid. This information has been included in the charge sheet. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ghatkopar-hoarding-collapse-case-payment-trail-leads-to-ex-grp-commissioner-23375249" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case: Payment trail leads to ex-GRP commissioner
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Mumbai Crime Branch has, for the first time, revealed that a substantial payment was made to one Arshad Khan to secure the contract for a 120 ft x 140 ft hoarding in Ghatkopar, which collapsed on May 13, killing 17 people and injuring more than 80. According to the SIT, the payment was made by the director of EGO Media, following instructions allegedly given by former GRP commissioner Quaiser Khalid. This information has been included in the charge sheet. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Kurla residents block dairy land clean-up
Residents of Nehru Nagar voiced strong opposition to the cleaning of the Kurla Dairy in Kurla East on Tuesday morning, which was intended for a land survey. In response, authorities halted the clean-up following the residents&rsquo; resistance. The Dharavi Redevelopment Authority has sought to acquire 21 acres of land from Mother Dairy, widely known as Kurla Dairy, to rehabilitate Dharavi residents who are ineligible for existing rehabilitation schemes. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-kurla-residents-block-dairy-land-clean-up-23375248" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Kurla residents block dairy land clean-up
Residents of Nehru Nagar voiced strong opposition to the cleaning of the Kurla Dairy in Kurla East on Tuesday morning, which was intended for a land survey. In response, authorities halted the clean-up following the residents&rsquo; resistance. The Dharavi Redevelopment Authority has sought to acquire 21 acres of land from Mother Dairy, widely known as Kurla Dairy, to rehabilitate Dharavi residents who are ineligible for existing rehabilitation schemes. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Winged guests no risk to new Navi Mumbai airport: Study
Migratory birds, such as flamingos flying between the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary and Navi Mumbai wetlands, maintain an altitude below the aircraft flight path, a recent study by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) shows. Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) expressed concerns regarding some bird sites&mdash;NRI Colony, Training Ship Chanakya (TSC), and Delhi Public School (DPS)&mdash;being located close to the airport, as they fall within the Inner Horizontal Surfaces (IHS) of NMIA.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/winged-guests-no-risk-to-new-navi-mumbai-airport-study-23375254" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Winged guests no risk to new Navi Mumbai airport: Study
Migratory birds, such as flamingos flying between the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary and Navi Mumbai wetlands, maintain an altitude below the aircraft flight path, a recent study by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) shows. Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) expressed concerns regarding some bird sites&mdash;NRI Colony, Training Ship Chanakya (TSC), and Delhi Public School (DPS)&mdash;being located close to the airport, as they fall within the Inner Horizontal Surfaces (IHS) of NMIA. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Church cuts Bandra fair rents by 30 per cent
The controversy surrounding the rent for operating stalls outside Mount Mary church during the Bandra fair refuses to die down. Though the church has offered to lower the rent by 20 to 33 per cent, long-time stallholders are still holding out. The latter didn&rsquo;t allow the forms necessary for running stalls to be distributed for the third consecutive day. They demanded that the old system for allocation of stalls and rent be followed. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-impact-mumbai-church-cuts-bandra-fair-rents-by-30-per-cent-23375250" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Church cuts Bandra fair rents by 30 per cent
The controversy surrounding the rent for operating stalls outside Mount Mary church during the Bandra fair refuses to die down. Though the church has offered to lower the rent by 20 to 33 per cent, long-time stallholders are still holding out. The latter didn&rsquo;t allow the forms necessary for running stalls to be distributed for the third consecutive day. They demanded that the old system for allocation of stalls and rent be followed. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: "Fund cited by Hindenburg not domiciled in Mauritius," says Mauritian banking regulator, objects to `Tax Haven` label
The Financial Services Commission, Mauritius on Tuesday issued a statement on the latest allegations cited in the US Short seller Hindenburg research report. In its statement the Mauritian regulator said that Mauritius does not permit creation of shell companies and cannot be described as a `Tax Haven` as has been done by Hindenburg.

Latest News LIVE Updates: "Fund cited by Hindenburg not domiciled in Mauritius," says Mauritian banking regulator, objects to `Tax Haven` label
The Financial Services Commission, Mauritius on Tuesday issued a statement on the latest allegations cited in the US Short seller Hindenburg research report. In its statement the Mauritian regulator said that Mauritius does not permit creation of shell companies and cannot be described as a `Tax Haven` as has been done by Hindenburg.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Medic rape-murder: FORDA ends stir after meeting Nadda; AIIMS, other doctors` bodies won`t relent
The Federation of Resident Doctors` Association (FORDA) has called off its strike over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata as the Union health minister accepted their demands.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Medic rape-murder: FORDA ends stir after meeting Nadda; AIIMS, other doctors` bodies won`t relent
The Federation of Resident Doctors` Association (FORDA) has called off its strike over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata as the Union health minister accepted their demands.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata doctor rape-murder: "Strike will continue until all demands are met" says Maharashtra resident doctors` body
The resident doctors at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) have decided to continue the ongoing strike until all the demands put forth by the association are fully met and provided in writing.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata doctor rape-murder: "Strike will continue until all demands are met" says Maharashtra resident doctors` body
The resident doctors at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) have decided to continue the ongoing strike until all the demands put forth by the association are fully met and provided in writing.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 16 Bangladeshi nationals arrested at Agartala Railway Station
At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals, including 13 men and 3 women, were apprehended at Agartala Railway Station. The incident took place on Tuesday evening. Among those arrested, three individuals have been identified as Bangladeshi touts involved in illegal activities.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 16 Bangladeshi nationals arrested at Agartala Railway Station
At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals, including 13 men and 3 women, were apprehended at Agartala Railway Station. The incident took place on Tuesday evening. Among those arrested, three individuals have been identified as Bangladeshi touts involved in illegal activities.

Latest News LIVE Updates: "Every symbol of India`s friendship with Bangladesh is being attacked": Shashi Tharoor amid ongoing turmoil
Amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that it is difficult for people in India to be indifferent when every symbol of the country`s friendship with Bangladesh is being attacked there. Pointing to the turmoil in Bangladesh, Tharoor said it is tragic to see what was hailed as a democratic revolution degenerating into anarchy, and violence targeting the minorities and the Hindu minority.

Latest News LIVE Updates: "Every symbol of India`s friendship with Bangladesh is being attacked": Shashi Tharoor amid ongoing turmoil
Amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that it is difficult for people in India to be indifferent when every symbol of the country`s friendship with Bangladesh is being attacked there. Pointing to the turmoil in Bangladesh, Tharoor said it is tragic to see what was hailed as a democratic revolution degenerating into anarchy, and violence targeting the minorities and the Hindu minority.

Latest News LIVE Updates: US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
The US has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday. Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs, 120 mm tank ammunition and high explosive mortars and tactical vehicles and comes at a time of intense concern that Israel may become involved in a wider Middle East war.

Latest News LIVE Updates: US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
The US has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday. Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs, 120 mm tank ammunition and high explosive mortars and tactical vehicles and comes at a time of intense concern that Israel may become involved in a wider Middle East war.

Latest News LIVE Updates: "That`s laughable" says State Dept on allegations of US govt`s involvement in Sheikh Hasina`s resignation
The United States Department of State strongly rejected the allegations of the government`s involvement in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s resignation, terming them `laughable` and `absolutely false` claims. "That`s laughable. Any implication that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina`s resignation is absolutely false," Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, said in a press briefing on Tuesday (local time).

Latest News LIVE Updates: "That`s laughable" says State Dept on allegations of US govt`s involvement in Sheikh Hasina`s resignation
The United States Department of State strongly rejected the allegations of the government`s involvement in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s resignation, terming them `laughable` and `absolutely false` claims. "That`s laughable. Any implication that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina`s resignation is absolutely false," Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, said in a press briefing on Tuesday (local time).

Latest News LIVE Updates: Wayanad landslides: 401 body parts tested for DNA so far
DNA testing of 401 bodies and limbs recovered from the July 30 landslide-hit areas in Wayanad completed on Tuesday. The search operation carried out by the Army, Special Operations Group, Fire and Rescue Services, and the Forest Department including several volunteers recovered 349 body parts that belonged to 248 people, including 121 men and 127 women.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Wayanad landslides: 401 body parts tested for DNA so far
DNA testing of 401 bodies and limbs recovered from the July 30 landslide-hit areas in Wayanad completed on Tuesday. The search operation carried out by the Army, Special Operations Group, Fire and Rescue Services, and the Forest Department including several volunteers recovered 349 body parts that belonged to 248 people, including 121 men and 127 women.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man falls to death while stealing electricity cable; accomplices bury him
Two men have been arrested in Pune district for allegedly burying their friend, who died last month after falling from a 100-foot electricity tower, without reporting the death to his family or police, an official said on Tuesday. The trio were trying to steal metal cable from a defunct high-tension electricity tower located near Ranjane village in Velhe tehsil on July 13, he said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man falls to death while stealing electricity cable; accomplices bury him
Two men have been arrested in Pune district for allegedly burying their friend, who died last month after falling from a 100-foot electricity tower, without reporting the death to his family or police, an official said on Tuesday. The trio were trying to steal metal cable from a defunct high-tension electricity tower located near Ranjane village in Velhe tehsil on July 13, he said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday endorsed the Calcutta High Court`s decision to hand over the RG Kar Medical College case to the CBI. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday endorsed the Calcutta High Court`s decision to hand over the RG Kar Medical College case to CBI

Live

Latest News LIVE: Mamata supports CBI probe in Kolkata doctor rape-murder

Tags

Home / News / India News / Live Blog / Latest News LIVE: Mamata supports CBI probe in Kolkata doctor rape-murder

Live

Latest News LIVE: Mamata supports CBI probe in Kolkata doctor rape-murder

Tags