Latest News LIVE Updates: CBI takes over probe into Delhi coaching centre deaths
The CBI has taken over the probe into the deaths of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in Delhi, officials said on Wednesday. Shreya Yadav (25) from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni (25) from Telangana and Nevin Delvin (24) from Kerala drowned after water gushed into the basement of Rau`s IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar here following heavy rains on July 27.

Latest News LIVE Updates: CBI takes over probe into Delhi coaching centre deaths
The CBI has taken over the probe into the deaths of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in Delhi, officials said on Wednesday. Shreya Yadav (25) from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni (25) from Telangana and Nevin Delvin (24) from Kerala drowned after water gushed into the basement of Rau`s IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar here following heavy rains on July 27.

Latest News LIVE Updates: All that Rabindranath Tagore stood for is sought to be destroyed by ruling ideology: Cong
On the death anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the Congress on Wednesday said his legacy is dishonoured daily and all that he championed is sought to be destroyed by the ruling ideology that is "anchored in prejudice, bigotry and divisiveness". A poet, playwright, composer, philosopher, painter and reformer, Tagore was the first Asian Nobel laureate. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Today is the 83rd death anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore is unique and iconic in so many ways."

Latest News LIVE Updates: All that Rabindranath Tagore stood for is sought to be destroyed by ruling ideology: Cong
On the death anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the Congress on Wednesday said his legacy is dishonoured daily and all that he championed is sought to be destroyed by the ruling ideology that is "anchored in prejudice, bigotry and divisiveness". A poet, playwright, composer, philosopher, painter and reformer, Tagore was the first Asian Nobel laureate. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Today is the 83rd death anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore is unique and iconic in so many ways."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Pan masala makers to pay Rs 1 lakh penalty from Oct 1 for failure to register machines with taxmen
The government has notified October 1 as the date for implementation of the penalty provision for manufacturers of pan masala and similar tobacco products, if they fail to register their packing machinery with GST authorities. The GST Network had earlier in May and June notified two forms GST SRM-I and II for registering machines used by such manufacturers and to report inputs procured and corresponding outputs with tax authorities. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on August 6 notified October 1, 2024, as the date for levy of up to Rs 1 lakh penalty for failure to register their packing machines with GST authorities.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Pan masala makers to pay Rs 1 lakh penalty from Oct 1 for failure to register machines with taxmen
The government has notified October 1 as the date for implementation of the penalty provision for manufacturers of pan masala and similar tobacco products, if they fail to register their packing machinery with GST authorities. The GST Network had earlier in May and June notified two forms GST SRM-I and II for registering machines used by such manufacturers and to report inputs procured and corresponding outputs with tax authorities. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on August 6 notified October 1, 2024, as the date for levy of up to Rs 1 lakh penalty for failure to register their packing machines with GST authorities.

Latest News LIVE Updates: When PM Modi can stop Russia-Ukraine war, why can`t he ensure justice for Vinesh, says Congress
The Congress on Wednesday alleged that wrestler Vinesh Phogat was the victim of a "conspiracy" and took a swipe at the government, asking that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi can stop the Russia-Ukraine war, then why can`t he ensure justice for the Indian grappler. In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women`s 50 kg final, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold.

Latest News LIVE Updates: When PM Modi can stop Russia-Ukraine war, why can`t he ensure justice for Vinesh, says Congress
The Congress on Wednesday alleged that wrestler Vinesh Phogat was the victim of a "conspiracy" and took a swipe at the government, asking that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi can stop the Russia-Ukraine war, then why can`t he ensure justice for the Indian grappler. In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women`s 50 kg final, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Opp should convince their states to propose removal of GST on insurance at Council meeting, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asked the opposition to convince their states to propose removal of 18 per cent GST levied on life and health insurance premiums at the GST Council. Those who are demanding removal of 18 per cent GST on premiums on life and medical insurance should first convince their finance ministers of respective states on this matter, she said replying to debate on Finance Bill (No.2), 2024, in the Lok Sabha.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Opp should convince their states to propose removal of GST on insurance at Council meeting, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asked the opposition to convince their states to propose removal of 18 per cent GST levied on life and health insurance premiums at the GST Council. Those who are demanding removal of 18 per cent GST on premiums on life and medical insurance should first convince their finance ministers of respective states on this matter, she said replying to debate on Finance Bill (No.2), 2024, in the Lok Sabha.

Latest News LIVE Updates: BJP leader Shivajirao Patil Kavhekar meets Raj Thackeray
Former MLA and BJP leader Shivajirao Patil Kavhekar met with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in Latur, triggering speculation about his political plan ahead of the state assembly elections, due in October. For the record, Kavhekar told reporters that he discussed the Marathwada Water Grid Project and other development-related issues in the region with Thackeray on Tuesday. Thackeray has declared the candidature of MNS secretary Santosh Nagargoje from the Latur Rural constituency, who will become the first candidate of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena from the Marathwada region to contest the assembly elections.

Latest News LIVE Updates: BJP leader Shivajirao Patil Kavhekar meets Raj Thackeray
Former MLA and BJP leader Shivajirao Patil Kavhekar met with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in Latur, triggering speculation about his political plan ahead of the state assembly elections, due in October. For the record, Kavhekar told reporters that he discussed the Marathwada Water Grid Project and other development-related issues in the region with Thackeray on Tuesday. Thackeray has declared the candidature of MNS secretary Santosh Nagargoje from the Latur Rural constituency, who will become the first candidate of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena from the Marathwada region to contest the assembly elections.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Media reports alleging paper leak of NEET PG 2024 exam false, misleading, says Centre
The Union Government said on Wednesday that some media reports that were highlighting social media posts alleging a possible paper leak of the NEET PG 2024 examination are false and misleading. In a press release, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said, "It has come to the notice of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) that some unscrupulous agents are making false and bogus claims by dint of social media platform, viz., Telegram Messenger. The cozeners are claiming to provide NEET-PG 2024 questions for the upcoming NEET-PG 2024 Examination in exchange for a considerable amount of money."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Media reports alleging paper leak of NEET PG 2024 exam false, misleading, says Centre
The Union Government said on Wednesday that some media reports that were highlighting social media posts alleging a possible paper leak of the NEET PG 2024 examination are false and misleading. In a press release, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said, "It has come to the notice of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) that some unscrupulous agents are making false and bogus claims by dint of social media platform, viz., Telegram Messenger. The cozeners are claiming to provide NEET-PG 2024 questions for the upcoming NEET-PG 2024 Examination in exchange for a considerable amount of money."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man dies in police custody in J-K`s Reasi; inquiry ordered
A 25-year-old man allegedly died by hanging inside a police station after he was detained in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The death of Anmol Dogra, a resident of the Mathyal village in Katra, triggered protests by his family following which Sub-divisional Magistrate Piyush Dotra ordered an inquiry, the officials said. Puran Chand, father of Dogra, said his son died in the custody of Katra police station after he was picked up for questioning in connection with a case last week.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man dies in police custody in J-K`s Reasi; inquiry ordered
A 25-year-old man allegedly died by hanging inside a police station after he was detained in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The death of Anmol Dogra, a resident of the Mathyal village in Katra, triggered protests by his family following which Sub-divisional Magistrate Piyush Dotra ordered an inquiry, the officials said. Puran Chand, father of Dogra, said his son died in the custody of Katra police station after he was picked up for questioning in connection with a case last week.

Latest News LIVE Updates: OBCs should be alert, says Prakash Ambedkar
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar on Wednesday urged Other Backward Class communities to be alert ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra polls, saying the political parties in the state didn`t support the Mandal Commission report (recommending OBC quota). The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) head was addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as part of his `Arakashan Bachao Yatra`. "The Other Backward Class (OBC) community has to be on alert mode. They have to take a call about whom to vote because the BJP didn`t take a stand on Mandal Commission recommendations. Those who say religion is in danger should not be believed. But at the same time, reservation is in danger," claimed Ambedkar.

Latest News LIVE Updates: OBCs should be alert, says Prakash Ambedkar
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar on Wednesday urged Other Backward Class communities to be alert ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra polls, saying the political parties in the state didn`t support the Mandal Commission report (recommending OBC quota). The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) head was addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as part of his `Arakashan Bachao Yatra`. "The Other Backward Class (OBC) community has to be on alert mode. They have to take a call about whom to vote because the BJP didn`t take a stand on Mandal Commission recommendations. Those who say religion is in danger should not be believed. But at the same time, reservation is in danger," claimed Ambedkar.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Opposition slams govt for not withdrawing GST on health, life insurance premiums
Opposition members in Lok Sabha on Wednesday slammed the government for not taking up an amendment in the Finance Bill to withdraw the 18 per cent GST levy on medical and life insurance premiums: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Opposition slams govt for not withdrawing GST on health, life insurance premiums
Opposition members in Lok Sabha on Wednesday slammed the government for not taking up an amendment in the Finance Bill to withdraw the 18 per cent GST levy on medical and life insurance premiums: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man eyeing `better` job in Saudi Arabia held with forged passport at Mumbai airport
Immigration sleuths nabbed a 45-year-old man at Mumbai International Airport while trying to travel to Saudi Arabia on a forged passport, a police official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Khurshid Alam Mohammad Rashid, originally from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh, was subsequently arrested by Mumbai Police: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man eyeing `better` job in Saudi Arabia held with forged passport at Mumbai airport
Immigration sleuths nabbed a 45-year-old man at Mumbai International Airport while trying to travel to Saudi Arabia on a forged passport, a police official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Khurshid Alam Mohammad Rashid, originally from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh, was subsequently arrested by Mumbai Police: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Time has come to deal with Guwahati flood: HC seeks plan from govt
The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday said the time has come to deal with the problem of flooding in the city and the government is required to take steps to resolve this issue permanently: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Time has come to deal with Guwahati flood: HC seeks plan from govt
The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday said the time has come to deal with the problem of flooding in the city and the government is required to take steps to resolve this issue permanently: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Enforce mandatory helmet rule for 2-wheeler drivers, pillion riders in Ahmedabad in 15 days: HC
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday directed authorities to implement within 15 days the mandatory requirement for two-wheeler drivers and pillion riders to wear helmets in Ahmedabad city: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Enforce mandatory helmet rule for 2-wheeler drivers, pillion riders in Ahmedabad in 15 days: HC
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday directed authorities to implement within 15 days the mandatory requirement for two-wheeler drivers and pillion riders to wear helmets in Ahmedabad city: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: 4 people sentenced to 7 years in prison for shooting at police team
A court on Wednesday sentenced four people to seven years in prison for shooting at a police team in 2021 and injuring two policemen. Two of those convicted also suffered bullet injures in retaliatory firing by police in a gunfight that broke out after a car chase on January 4 in 2021. The court of additional district and sessions judge Tarun Singal also imposed fines on the perpetrators, police said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: 4 people sentenced to 7 years in prison for shooting at police team
A court on Wednesday sentenced four people to seven years in prison for shooting at a police team in 2021 and injuring two policemen. Two of those convicted also suffered bullet injures in retaliatory firing by police in a gunfight that broke out after a car chase on January 4 in 2021. The court of additional district and sessions judge Tarun Singal also imposed fines on the perpetrators, police said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC pulls up Maha govt, says it has funds for freebies but not for compensation to affected party
The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Maharashtra government for not filing its response to the construction of buildings in forest land and compensation to the affected private party. The apex court also said the Maharashtra government has funds for distributing freebies under `Ladli Behna` and `Ladka Bhau` schemes but not for paying money for the loss of land: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC pulls up Maha govt, says it has funds for freebies but not for compensation to affected party
The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Maharashtra government for not filing its response to the construction of buildings in forest land and compensation to the affected private party. The apex court also said the Maharashtra government has funds for distributing freebies under `Ladli Behna` and `Ladka Bhau` schemes but not for paying money for the loss of land: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Congress to focus on farmers and youth in Maharashtra assembly poll manifesto
Issues affecting farmers and youth, along with tackling unemployment and inflation, will be the focus of Congress party`s manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly, a senior party functionary said on Wednesday. The announcement was made by the party`s state unit chief, Nana Patole, following a meeting of the party`s core committee at the Gandhi Bhavan in South Mumbai: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Congress to focus on farmers and youth in Maharashtra assembly poll manifesto
Issues affecting farmers and youth, along with tackling unemployment and inflation, will be the focus of Congress party`s manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly, a senior party functionary said on Wednesday. The announcement was made by the party`s state unit chief, Nana Patole, following a meeting of the party`s core committee at the Gandhi Bhavan in South Mumbai: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC seeks Rajasthan`s reply on concerns over harm to wildlife in Sariska due to vehicles
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Rajasthan government`s response on the Central Empowered Committee`s report flagging concerns over harm to wildlife in the Sariska Tiger Reserve due to the unregulated movement of private vehicles to the famous Pandupol Hanuman temple in the core area: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC seeks Rajasthan`s reply on concerns over harm to wildlife in Sariska due to vehicles
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Rajasthan government`s response on the Central Empowered Committee`s report flagging concerns over harm to wildlife in the Sariska Tiger Reserve due to the unregulated movement of private vehicles to the famous Pandupol Hanuman temple in the core area: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Tropical Storm Debby swirls over Atlantic, still dumping rain on the Carolinas before moving north
Tropical Storm Debby was swirling over coastal Georgia and Carolinas on Wednesday, its wide bands of rain swelling inland waterways before it slowly marches north: AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: Tropical Storm Debby swirls over Atlantic, still dumping rain on the Carolinas before moving north
Tropical Storm Debby was swirling over coastal Georgia and Carolinas on Wednesday, its wide bands of rain swelling inland waterways before it slowly marches north: AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: Congress wants to push country into state of anarchy: Anurag Thakur
Targeting Congress leader Salman Khurshid over his remarks on the Bangladesh protest, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday that the Congress wants to push the country into a state of anarchy and it shows the mentality of the party and its leaders: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Congress wants to push country into state of anarchy: Anurag Thakur
Targeting Congress leader Salman Khurshid over his remarks on the Bangladesh protest, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday that the Congress wants to push the country into a state of anarchy and it shows the mentality of the party and its leaders: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: NC ready for assembly elections, wants level playing field for all parties: Omar Abdullah
As the Election Commission is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir to review preparedness for the assembly polls, National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his party is prepared for the elections and wants a level playing field for all parties in the Union Territory: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: NC ready for assembly elections, wants level playing field for all parties: Omar Abdullah
As the Election Commission is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir to review preparedness for the assembly polls, National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his party is prepared for the elections and wants a level playing field for all parties in the Union Territory: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Motorists face traffic snarls on Eastern Express Highway. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-motorists-face-traffic-snarls-on-eastern-express-highway-after-closure-of-sion-bridge-101715" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics...</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Motorists face traffic snarls on Eastern Express Highway. See pics...

Latest News LIVE Updates: Not `anger` or `revenge` but `love and peace` will rebuild Bangladesh, says Khaleda Zia
A day after her release from house arrest, Bangladesh`s former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday thanked the people of the country for their "struggle to make possible the impossible" and said it is not "anger" or "revenge" but "love and peace" which will rebuild the nation: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Not `anger` or `revenge` but `love and peace` will rebuild Bangladesh, says Khaleda Zia
A day after her release from house arrest, Bangladesh`s former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday thanked the people of the country for their "struggle to make possible the impossible" and said it is not "anger" or "revenge" but "love and peace" which will rebuild the nation: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kerala school students must clear minimum marks in each subject to be declared promoted: Govt
School students in Kerala now need to obtain a certain minimum score of marks to clear each subject to be promoted to the next higher class, as the government on Wednesday decided to implement a "subject minimum" system in examinations in various classes: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kerala school students must clear minimum marks in each subject to be declared promoted: Govt
School students in Kerala now need to obtain a certain minimum score of marks to clear each subject to be promoted to the next higher class, as the government on Wednesday decided to implement a "subject minimum" system in examinations in various classes: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Security forces recover old UBGL shell in Poonch
An old under-barrel grenade launcher (UBGL) shell was recovered by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Security forces recover old UBGL shell in Poonch
An old under-barrel grenade launcher (UBGL) shell was recovered by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar will not allow destruction on Mumbai to re-develop Dharavi: Uddhav Thackeray
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar will not allow anyone to destroy Mumbai, former Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said referring to the Dharavi redevelopment project awarded to the Adani Group: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar will not allow destruction on Mumbai to re-develop Dharavi: Uddhav Thackeray
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar will not allow anyone to destroy Mumbai, former Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said referring to the Dharavi redevelopment project awarded to the Adani Group: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: In bid to increase footfall, Delhi zoo updates app to enhance visitor experience
Visitors to the Delhi zoo will soon be able to not just book tickets on its mobile app but a new update will enable them to access a wealth of information that aim to increase footfall to the National Zoological Park: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: In bid to increase footfall, Delhi zoo updates app to enhance visitor experience
Visitors to the Delhi zoo will soon be able to not just book tickets on its mobile app but a new update will enable them to access a wealth of information that aim to increase footfall to the National Zoological Park: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Phogat`s disqualification disheartening: Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that he was disheartened by the news of the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics due to a slight increase in weight: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Phogat`s disqualification disheartening: Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that he was disheartened by the news of the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics due to a slight increase in weight: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: India-UK defence, security cooperation extends across sea, land, air: UK envoy Lindy Cameron
The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, congratulated India and the United Kingdom on the ongoing multilateral exercise Tarang Shakti and said the defence and security cooperation between the two countries extends beyond sea, land and air: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: India-UK defence, security cooperation extends across sea, land, air: UK envoy Lindy Cameron
The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, congratulated India and the United Kingdom on the ongoing multilateral exercise Tarang Shakti and said the defence and security cooperation between the two countries extends beyond sea, land and air: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: NIA conducts searches in connection with PLFI extortion, terror racket in Jharkhand
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at two locations in Jharkhand`s Khunti district in a PLFI extortion and terror racket case. Premises of suspects connected with proscribed splinter naxal outfit People`s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) were searched by NIA teams, and several digital devices and incriminating documents were seized, a statement issued by the probe agency said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: NIA conducts searches in connection with PLFI extortion, terror racket in Jharkhand
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at two locations in Jharkhand`s Khunti district in a PLFI extortion and terror racket case. Premises of suspects connected with proscribed splinter naxal outfit People`s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) were searched by NIA teams, and several digital devices and incriminating documents were seized, a statement issued by the probe agency said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: BEST launches new brass band to celebrate 77th `BEST Day`. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-launches-new-brass-band-to-celebrate-77th-best-day-23372837" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: BEST launches new brass band to celebrate 77th `BEST Day`. Read more...

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vinesh Phogat true champion, says JP Nadda
BJP chief J P Nadda on Wednesday described wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a true `champion` and said though her disqualification from the Olympics has dashed the hopes of millions of Indians, her triumph over a world champion was a testament to her prowess: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vinesh Phogat true champion, says JP Nadda
BJP chief J P Nadda on Wednesday described wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a true `champion` and said though her disqualification from the Olympics has dashed the hopes of millions of Indians, her triumph over a world champion was a testament to her prowess: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Coaching deaths: Delhi court seeks CBI response on bail pleas of four basement co-owners
A Delhi court on Wednesday issued a notice to the CBI on bail applications of four jailed co-owners of a coaching centre basement where three civil service aspirants drowned recently. Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna directed the central probe agency to file its response by August 9, when the court will hear the bail applications of four accused -- Parvinder Singh, Tajinder Singh, Harvinder Singh and Sarbjit Singh: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Coaching deaths: Delhi court seeks CBI response on bail pleas of four basement co-owners
A Delhi court on Wednesday issued a notice to the CBI on bail applications of four jailed co-owners of a coaching centre basement where three civil service aspirants drowned recently. Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna directed the central probe agency to file its response by August 9, when the court will hear the bail applications of four accused -- Parvinder Singh, Tajinder Singh, Harvinder Singh and Sarbjit Singh: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats from 9 states on September 3: EC
Elections to 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats in nine states will be held on September 3, the Election Commission said on Wednesday. Ten Rajya Sabha seats fell vacant as the sitting members, including Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal and Jyotiraditya Scindia, were elected to the Lok Sabha: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats from 9 states on September 3: EC
Elections to 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats in nine states will be held on September 3, the Election Commission said on Wednesday. Ten Rajya Sabha seats fell vacant as the sitting members, including Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal and Jyotiraditya Scindia, were elected to the Lok Sabha: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited
US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will skip this year`s atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited, the embassy said Wednesday: AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited
US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will skip this year`s atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited, the embassy said Wednesday: AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: Atishi to hoist national flag at Delhi govt`s I-Day event: Kejriwal to LG
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to the lieutenant governor saying cabinet minister Atishi will hoist the national flag in his place at the city government`s Independence Day function on August 15, the AAP said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Atishi to hoist national flag at Delhi govt`s I-Day event: Kejriwal to LG
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to the lieutenant governor saying cabinet minister Atishi will hoist the national flag in his place at the city government`s Independence Day function on August 15, the AAP said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Assam got highest amount of funds as flood relief: Govt
The Centre granted the highest allocation to Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Assam under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) in the last two years, 2022-2024, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The funds were given for relief and rehabilitation of people affected in natural disasters: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Assam got highest amount of funds as flood relief: Govt
The Centre granted the highest allocation to Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Assam under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) in the last two years, 2022-2024, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The funds were given for relief and rehabilitation of people affected in natural disasters: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Low pressure area to bring heavy rain in most places of West Bengal: Met
Heavy rain will occur in most districts of West Bengal during the next few days owing to a cyclonic circulation which will intensify into a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand and north Odisha, the Met office said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Low pressure area to bring heavy rain in most places of West Bengal: Met
Heavy rain will occur in most districts of West Bengal during the next few days owing to a cyclonic circulation which will intensify into a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand and north Odisha, the Met office said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Karnataka govt. to recruit 650 assistant professors and 1,200 nurses
Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Wednesday issued directions to recruit 650 assistant professors and 1,200 nurses. These posts will be filled through competitive exams by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), he said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Karnataka govt. to recruit 650 assistant professors and 1,200 nurses
Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Wednesday issued directions to recruit 650 assistant professors and 1,200 nurses. These posts will be filled through competitive exams by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), he said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Road crash leaves five members of family dead in Rajasthan
Five members of a family were killed and a minor girl was injured when a truck rammed into a motorcycle in Rajasthan`s Chittorgarh district, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on the Chittorgarh-Nimahera highway on Tuesday night: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Road crash leaves five members of family dead in Rajasthan
Five members of a family were killed and a minor girl was injured when a truck rammed into a motorcycle in Rajasthan`s Chittorgarh district, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on the Chittorgarh-Nimahera highway on Tuesday night: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh crisis lesson for India; dictatorships don`t last long: Mufti
People`s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the situation in Bangladesh was a lesson for India that the youth should not be pushed to the wall and dictatorships do not last long. Bangladesh has plunged into uncertainty after weeks of violent street protests over job quota forced Sheikh Hasina to quit as prime minister and flee: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh crisis lesson for India; dictatorships don`t last long: Mufti
People`s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the situation in Bangladesh was a lesson for India that the youth should not be pushed to the wall and dictatorships do not last long. Bangladesh has plunged into uncertainty after weeks of violent street protests over job quota forced Sheikh Hasina to quit as prime minister and flee: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi, President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and others react on Vinesh Phogat`s disqualification. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/paris-olympics-2024-pm-modi-president-murmu-rahul-gandhi-and-other-react-on-vinesh-phogats-disqualification-23372817" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi, President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and others react on Vinesh Phogat`s disqualification. Read more...

Latest News LIVE Updates: Prabhas donates Rs 2 crore to Kerala CM Relief Fund for Wayanad landslide victims
Telugu superstar Prabhas on Wednesday made a donation of Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister`s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) for rehabilitation efforts in the landslide-affected Wayanad district in Kerala, which hit the south state on July 30: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Prabhas donates Rs 2 crore to Kerala CM Relief Fund for Wayanad landslide victims
Telugu superstar Prabhas on Wednesday made a donation of Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister`s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) for rehabilitation efforts in the landslide-affected Wayanad district in Kerala, which hit the south state on July 30: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Your incredible journey gave strength to millions of dreams: Priyanka Gandhi to Vinesh Phogat
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday hailed wrestler Vinesh Phogat for "giving strength to millions of dreams" with her "incredible journey" and expressed confidence that she will come back even stronger: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Your incredible journey gave strength to millions of dreams: Priyanka Gandhi to Vinesh Phogat
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday hailed wrestler Vinesh Phogat for "giving strength to millions of dreams" with her "incredible journey" and expressed confidence that she will come back even stronger: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Pro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria; 2 killed
Fighters backed by Iran and the Syrian government have attacked areas controlled by US-backed fighters in eastern Syria, killing at least two people and wounding others, the main US-backed force in the war-torn country and an opposition war monitor said Wednesday: AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: Pro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria; 2 killed
Fighters backed by Iran and the Syrian government have attacked areas controlled by US-backed fighters in eastern Syria, killing at least two people and wounding others, the main US-backed force in the war-torn country and an opposition war monitor said Wednesday: AP

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vinesh Phogat remains champion in hearts of 1.4 billion people: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday that wrestler Vinesh Phogat`s "extraordinary feats" at the Paris Olympics have thrilled every Indian and made the country proud. "While we all share her disappointment at the disqualification, she remains a champion in the hearts of 1.4 billion people," Murmu said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vinesh Phogat remains champion in hearts of 1.4 billion people: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday that wrestler Vinesh Phogat`s "extraordinary feats" at the Paris Olympics have thrilled every Indian and made the country proud. "While we all share her disappointment at the disqualification, she remains a champion in the hearts of 1.4 billion people," Murmu said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Unfortunate that political instability prevails in neighbourhood, says Shekhawat on Bangladesh situation
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said India was capable of protecting its borders and preventing any adverse effect of the situation in Bangladesh from spilling over into the country: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Unfortunate that political instability prevails in neighbourhood, says Shekhawat on Bangladesh situation
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said India was capable of protecting its borders and preventing any adverse effect of the situation in Bangladesh from spilling over into the country: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Taiwan detects 36 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels near its territory
The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 36 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan in the last 24 hours until 6 am (local time) on Wednesday: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Taiwan detects 36 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels near its territory
The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 36 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan in the last 24 hours until 6 am (local time) on Wednesday: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Former trainee IAS Puja Khedkar can challenge cancellation of her candidature: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted liberty to former probationary IAS Puja Khedkar to approach the appropriate forum to challenge the cancellation of her candidature: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Former trainee IAS Puja Khedkar can challenge cancellation of her candidature: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted liberty to former probationary IAS Puja Khedkar to approach the appropriate forum to challenge the cancellation of her candidature: ANI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rain lashes parts of Himachal, Met predicts very heavy rain
Heavy rain lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides and uprooting trees, officials said on Wednesday. The local Met office has issued an `orange` warning for moderate to heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places on Wednesday and Saturday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rain lashes parts of Himachal, Met predicts very heavy rain
Heavy rain lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides and uprooting trees, officials said on Wednesday. The local Met office has issued an `orange` warning for moderate to heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places on Wednesday and Saturday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Crocodile sighted near Varasgaon in Pune, rescued by forest dept and RESQ CT. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/pune-rains-crocodile-sighted-near-varasgaon-rescued-by-forest-dept-and-resq-ct-team-23372784" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more....</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Crocodile sighted near Varasgaon in Pune, rescued by forest dept and RESQ CT. Read more....

Latest News LIVE Updates: BMC officer booked, two held by ACB for seeking Rs 2 crore bribe from property developer
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officer and nabbed two persons for seeking Rs 2 crore bribe from a property developer in exchange of not razing illegal floors of his building, officials said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: BMC officer booked, two held by ACB for seeking Rs 2 crore bribe from property developer
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officer and nabbed two persons for seeking Rs 2 crore bribe from a property developer in exchange of not razing illegal floors of his building, officials said on Wednesday: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC defers to Aug 28 hearing on pleas seeking reconsideration of 2022 PMLA verdict
The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred to August 28 the hearing on the question whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate`s powers to arrest and attach property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act required any reconsideration: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC defers to Aug 28 hearing on pleas seeking reconsideration of 2022 PMLA verdict
The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred to August 28 the hearing on the question whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate`s powers to arrest and attach property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act required any reconsideration: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vinesh`s disqualification unfortunate, confident she will come back stronger to arena: Rahul
Terming wrestler Vinesh Phogat`s disqualification from the Olympics as "unfortunate", Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hoped the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and expressed confidence that she will come back stronger to the wrestling arena: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vinesh`s disqualification unfortunate, confident she will come back stronger to arena: Rahul
Terming wrestler Vinesh Phogat`s disqualification from the Olympics as "unfortunate", Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hoped the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and expressed confidence that she will come back stronger to the wrestling arena: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Don`t know future, hope something good will come: Dhaka resident after landing in Delhi
Arriving in Delhi on a scheduled commercial flight from Dhaka in the early hours of Wednesday, Tanveer Khan appeared calm but uneasy. "We will face new challenges in the coming days," said Khan, who is in Delhi in connection with his work: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Don`t know future, hope something good will come: Dhaka resident after landing in Delhi
Arriving in Delhi on a scheduled commercial flight from Dhaka in the early hours of Wednesday, Tanveer Khan appeared calm but uneasy. "We will face new challenges in the coming days," said Khan, who is in Delhi in connection with his work: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC expunges HC judge`s remarks against apex court, says they were `unwarranted` and `scandalous`
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the observations made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the apex court in a contempt case, saying they were "scandalous" and "unwarranted". A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, however, refused to initiate proceedings against Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Rajbir Sehrawat for his critical observations: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: SC expunges HC judge`s remarks against apex court, says they were `unwarranted` and `scandalous`
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the observations made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the apex court in a contempt case, saying they were "scandalous" and "unwarranted". A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, however, refused to initiate proceedings against Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Rajbir Sehrawat for his critical observations: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to declare Wayanad calamity a national disaster
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called on the government to declare the recent calamity in Kerala`s Wayanad a national disaster: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to declare Wayanad calamity a national disaster
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called on the government to declare the recent calamity in Kerala`s Wayanad a national disaster: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai court charges ex-RPF cop with murder, promoting enmity. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-court-charges-ex-rpf-cop-involved-in-palghar-train-firing-with-murder-promoting-enmity-23372759" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai court charges ex-RPF cop with murder, promoting enmity. Read more...

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man found dead in Sanjay Gandhi National Park quarry, cops launch probe. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-man-found-dead-in-sanjay-gandhi-national-park-quarry-in-thane-cops-launch-probe-23372764" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man found dead in Sanjay Gandhi National Park quarry, cops launch probe. Read more...

Latest News LIVE Updates: Puja Khedkar will be given order copy cancelling IAS candidature: UPSC to Delhi HC
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that it will communicate within two days its order cancelling former probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar`s candidature to her. Noting the submissions of UPSC, Justice Jyoti Singh disposed of Khedkar`s plea challenging the Commission`s press release stating that her candidature has been dismissed.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Puja Khedkar will be given order copy cancelling IAS candidature: UPSC to Delhi HC
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that it will communicate within two days its order cancelling former probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar`s candidature to her. Noting the submissions of UPSC, Justice Jyoti Singh disposed of Khedkar`s plea challenging the Commission`s press release stating that her candidature has been dismissed.

Latest News LIVE Updates: India to become third largest economy in two years: Vice President
Asserting that India`s rise is unstoppable, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said the country will become the third largest economy in the world in two years. Addressing on the occasion of the 10th National Handloom Day, he expressed confidence that the optimal utilisation will take place to promote handlooms, the need of the hour, the need of the country, and the need of the planet, if we think in terms of climate change.

Latest News LIVE Updates: India to become third largest economy in two years: Vice President
Asserting that India`s rise is unstoppable, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said the country will become the third largest economy in the world in two years. Addressing on the occasion of the 10th National Handloom Day, he expressed confidence that the optimal utilisation will take place to promote handlooms, the need of the hour, the need of the country, and the need of the planet, if we think in terms of climate change.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 2016 drugs case against ex-actor Mamta Kulkarni frivolous and vexatious, says HC; quashes FIR
The Bombay High Court has quashed a 2016 drugs case registered against former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni, noting that the proceedings against her were manifestly frivolous and vexatious and continuation of the same would be nothing short of abuse of the process of court. A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande in an order passed on July 22, a copy of which was made available on Wednesday, said it was of the "clear opinion" that the material collected against Kulkarni does not prima facie constitute any offence against her.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 2016 drugs case against ex-actor Mamta Kulkarni frivolous and vexatious, says HC; quashes FIR
The Bombay High Court has quashed a 2016 drugs case registered against former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni, noting that the proceedings against her were manifestly frivolous and vexatious and continuation of the same would be nothing short of abuse of the process of court. A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande in an order passed on July 22, a copy of which was made available on Wednesday, said it was of the "clear opinion" that the material collected against Kulkarni does not prima facie constitute any offence against her.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Clamour for CM Siddaramaiah`s resignation continues on day 5 of opposition protest march
The opposition BJP and JD(S)` clamour for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah`s resignation, over an alleged land allotment scam continued with their protest march entering the fifth day on Wednesday. This even as Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is weighing options vis-a-vis the petition seeking sanction for Siddaramaiah`s prosecution in connection with the scam, after the Congress government urged him to withdraw show-cause notice to the CM.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Clamour for CM Siddaramaiah`s resignation continues on day 5 of opposition protest march
The opposition BJP and JD(S)` clamour for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah`s resignation, over an alleged land allotment scam continued with their protest march entering the fifth day on Wednesday. This even as Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is weighing options vis-a-vis the petition seeking sanction for Siddaramaiah`s prosecution in connection with the scam, after the Congress government urged him to withdraw show-cause notice to the CM.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to declare Wayanad calamity a national disaster
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called on the government to declare the recent calamity in Kerala`s Wayanad a national disaster. Speaking during Zero Hour, Gandhi also demanded higher compensation for the people affected.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to declare Wayanad calamity a national disaster
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called on the government to declare the recent calamity in Kerala`s Wayanad a national disaster. Speaking during Zero Hour, Gandhi also demanded higher compensation for the people affected.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Come back stronger: PM Modi on Phogat`s disqualification
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a "champion among champions" and exuded confidence that she would come back stronger following her disqualification from the final Olympic bout. "Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India`s pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian," Modi posted on X.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Come back stronger: PM Modi on Phogat`s disqualification
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a "champion among champions" and exuded confidence that she would come back stronger following her disqualification from the final Olympic bout. "Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India`s pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian," Modi posted on X.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman to speak on Finance Bill later today, before its passage in Lok Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to reply to the discussion on the Finance Bill in Lok Sabha later today. She is likely to speak at around 4 pm. The Lok Sabha has begun discussion on the Finance Bill after the Appropriation Bill for the central government`s expenditure for 2024-25 was passed by the House on Monday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman to speak on Finance Bill later today, before its passage in Lok Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to reply to the discussion on the Finance Bill in Lok Sabha later today. She is likely to speak at around 4 pm. The Lok Sabha has begun discussion on the Finance Bill after the Appropriation Bill for the central government`s expenditure for 2024-25 was passed by the House on Monday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Don`t test people`s patience: Uddhav Thackeray on Bangladesh situation
The developments in Bangladesh have sent the message to the world that the people are supreme and rulers should not test their patience, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Wednesday. Addressing reporters here, Thackeray also dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to save the Hindus who were the target of atrocities in Bangladesh.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Don`t test people`s patience: Uddhav Thackeray on Bangladesh situation
The developments in Bangladesh have sent the message to the world that the people are supreme and rulers should not test their patience, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Wednesday. Addressing reporters here, Thackeray also dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to save the Hindus who were the target of atrocities in Bangladesh.

Latest News LIVE Updates: India plans to produce 500 GW power from non-fossil sources by 2030
Over 200 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy is being produced in the country now while projects to produce 430 GW are in the pipeline, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said in the Lok Sabha. The minister also said that the Centre has taken several initiatives to promote and accelerate renewable energy capacity in the country, with a target to achieve 500 GW of installed electric capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.

Latest News LIVE Updates: India plans to produce 500 GW power from non-fossil sources by 2030
Over 200 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy is being produced in the country now while projects to produce 430 GW are in the pipeline, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said in the Lok Sabha. The minister also said that the Centre has taken several initiatives to promote and accelerate renewable energy capacity in the country, with a target to achieve 500 GW of installed electric capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Himachal Pradesh: Rescue teams operating at cloudburst affected Samajh face difficulties as heavy rain continues
A Relief and Rescue team operating in Rampur`s Samej village, after the recent incident of cloudburst that claimed atleast six lives, has been facing difficulties in moving forward as heavy rains continue in the region on Wednesday. According to Indo-Tibetan Border Police ITBP Inspector Nanak Chad Sharma, the road caved in due to heavy rain, blocking the rescue team from reaching their destination.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Himachal Pradesh: Rescue teams operating at cloudburst affected Samajh face difficulties as heavy rain continues
A Relief and Rescue team operating in Rampur`s Samej village, after the recent incident of cloudburst that claimed atleast six lives, has been facing difficulties in moving forward as heavy rains continue in the region on Wednesday. According to Indo-Tibetan Border Police ITBP Inspector Nanak Chad Sharma, the road caved in due to heavy rain, blocking the rescue team from reaching their destination.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Search continues for terrorists in J-K`s Udhampur
A search operation for terrorists hiding in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir`s Udhampur district entered its second day on Wednesday, with additional reinforcements rushed to the area, officials said. A massive joint search operation by police, Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is underway in the Pathi Nalla Khaned area of Basantgarh, where brief contact was established with a group of terrorists late on Tuesday, they said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Search continues for terrorists in J-K`s Udhampur
A search operation for terrorists hiding in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir`s Udhampur district entered its second day on Wednesday, with additional reinforcements rushed to the area, officials said. A massive joint search operation by police, Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is underway in the Pathi Nalla Khaned area of Basantgarh, where brief contact was established with a group of terrorists late on Tuesday, they said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: `Nizami Marathas` trying to snatch OBC quota: Prakash Ambedkar
Amid the reservation row, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar has claimed that "Nizami Marathas" are trying to snatch the quota designated for the Other Backward Classes. The OBCs should thwart such plans in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, Ambedkar said at public meeting on Tuesday in Jalna as part of his `Aaraskshan Bachao Yatra`.

Latest News LIVE Updates: `Nizami Marathas` trying to snatch OBC quota: Prakash Ambedkar
Amid the reservation row, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar has claimed that "Nizami Marathas" are trying to snatch the quota designated for the Other Backward Classes. The OBCs should thwart such plans in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, Ambedkar said at public meeting on Tuesday in Jalna as part of his `Aaraskshan Bachao Yatra`.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Gym trainer who assaulted member may have died by suicide, say police
The Navghar police have started a manhunt for the body of a gym trainer who the police presume committed suicide after they found his two-wheeler abandoned at Airoli bridge and CCTV footage shows a person jumping off the bridge. On July 17, gym trainer Dharav Naker, 20, had assaulted Yugesh Vilas Shinde with a mudgar (a wooden excercise implement) at the Fitness Intelligence Gym. A video of the incident went viral. His family claims that he has committed suicide as he was frustrated by the events that unfolded after that. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-gym-trainer-who-assaulted-member-may-have-died-by-suicide-say-police-23372610" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Gym trainer who assaulted member may have died by suicide, say police
The Navghar police have started a manhunt for the body of a gym trainer who the police presume committed suicide after they found his two-wheeler abandoned at Airoli bridge and CCTV footage shows a person jumping off the bridge. On July 17, gym trainer Dharav Naker, 20, had assaulted Yugesh Vilas Shinde with a mudgar (a wooden excercise implement) at the Fitness Intelligence Gym. A video of the incident went viral. His family claims that he has committed suicide as he was frustrated by the events that unfolded after that. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange tells Marathas to prepare for Maharashtra assembly polls
Activist Manoj Jarange on Tuesday asked the Maratha community to prepare for the upcoming assembly polls, saying it has no option but to get political power if it wants reservation. Speaking to mediapersons at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, Jarange expressed confidence that Marathas would come to power in the state, after the elections which are due in October. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/manoj-jarange-tells-marathas-to-prepare-for-maharashtra-assembly-polls-23372611" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange tells Marathas to prepare for Maharashtra assembly polls
Activist Manoj Jarange on Tuesday asked the Maratha community to prepare for the upcoming assembly polls, saying it has no option but to get political power if it wants reservation. Speaking to mediapersons at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, Jarange expressed confidence that Marathas would come to power in the state, after the elections which are due in October. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Crime Branch SIT seeks custodial interrogation of ex-top cop&rsquo;s &lsquo;aide&rsquo;
Days after filing the charge sheet in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case, the special investigation team (SIT) of the Mumbai Crime Branch wants custodial interrogation of Govandi businessman Arshad Khan, allegedly a close associate of suspended IPS officer Quaiser Khalid whose role is being probed by the SIT. Khan, said to be untraceable, moved an anticipatory bail application before the sessions court via his lawyer Ranjit Patil. The SIT has opposed the plea in the session court, arguing the need for his custodial interrogation. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/ghatkopar-hoarding-collapse-crime-branch-sit-seeks-custodial-interrogation-of-ex-top-cops-aide-23372614" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Crime Branch SIT seeks custodial interrogation of ex-top cop&rsquo;s &lsquo;aide&rsquo;
Days after filing the charge sheet in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case, the special investigation team (SIT) of the Mumbai Crime Branch wants custodial interrogation of Govandi businessman Arshad Khan, allegedly a close associate of suspended IPS officer Quaiser Khalid whose role is being probed by the SIT. Khan, said to be untraceable, moved an anticipatory bail application before the sessions court via his lawyer Ranjit Patil. The SIT has opposed the plea in the session court, arguing the need for his custodial interrogation. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Remove bicycle tracks to tackle traffic at BKC, says minister
State Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has expressed concern about the traffic congestion in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area and suggested the removal of bicycle lanes and minimising space occupied by barriers erected for Metro work. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-remove-bicycle-tracks-to-tackle-traffic-at-bkc-says-minister-23372613" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Remove bicycle tracks to tackle traffic at BKC, says minister
State Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has expressed concern about the traffic congestion in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area and suggested the removal of bicycle lanes and minimising space occupied by barriers erected for Metro work. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Thane: 3 Nepali nationals held for stealing from bizman in Dombivli
The Vishnu Nagar police in Dombivli have arrested three Nepali nationals who were involved in a series of housebreakings. The accused posed as house help, gained the trust of their employers by staying with them for a year before committing the theft, police said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/thane-3-nepali-nationals-held-for-stealing-from-bizman-in-dombivli-23372630" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Thane: 3 Nepali nationals held for stealing from bizman in Dombivli
The Vishnu Nagar police in Dombivli have arrested three Nepali nationals who were involved in a series of housebreakings. The accused posed as house help, gained the trust of their employers by staying with them for a year before committing the theft, police said. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Ensure Aarey Milk Colony has wildlife underpasses, Aaditya Thackeray tells civic chief
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, the former state environment minister, has once again voiced his support for the Aarey Milk Colony and its wildlife. In the wake of a recent mid-day report, which revealed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) may reconsider building 14 planned wildlife underpasses in the colony due to concerns about a road&rsquo;s narrowness, Thackeray urged the municipal commissioner to begin construction work without delay. He stressed the importance of ensuring these underpasses are completed to safeguard the area&rsquo;s wildlife. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-ensure-aarey-milk-colony-has-wildlife-underpasses-aaditya-thackeray-tells-civic-chief-23372627" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Ensure Aarey Milk Colony has wildlife underpasses, Aaditya Thackeray tells civic chief
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, the former state environment minister, has once again voiced his support for the Aarey Milk Colony and its wildlife. In the wake of a recent mid-day report, which revealed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) may reconsider building 14 planned wildlife underpasses in the colony due to concerns about a road&rsquo;s narrowness, Thackeray urged the municipal commissioner to begin construction work without delay. He stressed the importance of ensuring these underpasses are completed to safeguard the area&rsquo;s wildlife. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Panels to conduct surprise inspections of law colleges
For the first time, the Mumbai University (MU) has embarked on an exercise to conduct surprise inspections of law colleges in the city, MMR and Konkan regions and has constituted numerous three-member committees, as per the directives of the Bar Council of India (BCI). The BCI had raised concern vide its circular dated March 28, 2023 (copy with this paper), about the mushrooming of private law colleges across the country and the deteriorating level of legal education (LLB and LLM), with no full-time faculties or qualified principals and without adequate infrastructure. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-panels-to-conduct-surprise-inspections-of-law-colleges-23372609" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Panels to conduct surprise inspections of law colleges
For the first time, the Mumbai University (MU) has embarked on an exercise to conduct surprise inspections of law colleges in the city, MMR and Konkan regions and has constituted numerous three-member committees, as per the directives of the Bar Council of India (BCI). The BCI had raised concern vide its circular dated March 28, 2023 (copy with this paper), about the mushrooming of private law colleges across the country and the deteriorating level of legal education (LLB and LLM), with no full-time faculties or qualified principals and without adequate infrastructure. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Hospital staffer held for filming woman doctor in bathroom
The Kandivli police have arrested a housekeeping staffer of Shatabdi Hospital at Kandivli for allegedly filming a woman doctor in the bathroom of the staff quarters. The arrested accused has been identified as Jayesh Solanki, 40. The cops have arrested Solanki, seized the mobile phone and also the objectionable video. According to police sources, Solanki, had been allegedly stalking the doctor for a long time. The doctor, who resides in the hospital staff quarters with other female doctors, was allegedly filmed on Tuesday morning. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-hospital-staffer-held-for-filming-woman-doctor-in-bathroom-23372624" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Hospital staffer held for filming woman doctor in bathroom
The Kandivli police have arrested a housekeeping staffer of Shatabdi Hospital at Kandivli for allegedly filming a woman doctor in the bathroom of the staff quarters. The arrested accused has been identified as Jayesh Solanki, 40. The cops have arrested Solanki, seized the mobile phone and also the objectionable video. According to police sources, Solanki, had been allegedly stalking the doctor for a long time. The doctor, who resides in the hospital staff quarters with other female doctors, was allegedly filmed on Tuesday morning. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Airlines cancel flights to Dhaka from India
All airlines operating flights between India and Dhaka cancelled their services for August 6, following a security advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on August 4. The advisory comes amid the volatile situation in Dhaka, prompting airlines to take precautionary measures. Not just Indian carriers but airlines globally have halted Dhaka operations after the political conditions deteriorated in Bangladesh. While airlines &nbsp;are non-committal on how long flights to Dhaka will be suspended, MEA sources said services will remain suspended for some time. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/airlines-cancel-flights-to-dhaka-from-india-23372607" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Airlines cancel flights to Dhaka from India
All airlines operating flights between India and Dhaka cancelled their services for August 6, following a security advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on August 4. The advisory comes amid the volatile situation in Dhaka, prompting airlines to take precautionary measures. Not just Indian carriers but airlines globally have halted Dhaka operations after the political conditions deteriorated in Bangladesh. While airlines &nbsp;are non-committal on how long flights to Dhaka will be suspended, MEA sources said services will remain suspended for some time. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Chikungunya cases surge in Juhu: Experts warn of growing numbers
A rise in chikungunya cases has been noted in and around Juhu by both public and private doctors, though many cases may not be reflected in civic data. According to BMC`s data for July, there were only 25 reported cases of chikungunya. In light of increasing monsoon-related illnesses, doctors have also advised precautions for those with comorbidities. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/chikungunya-cases-surge-in-juhu-experts-warn-of-growing-numbers-23372622" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Chikungunya cases surge in Juhu: Experts warn of growing numbers
A rise in chikungunya cases has been noted in and around Juhu by both public and private doctors, though many cases may not be reflected in civic data. According to BMC`s data for July, there were only 25 reported cases of chikungunya. In light of increasing monsoon-related illnesses, doctors have also advised precautions for those with comorbidities. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: AAP Minister Atishi to hoist tricolour on August 15 in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal writes to LG Saxena
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in jail, has written to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena regarding the flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15, sources said on Wednesday. In his letter, Kejriwal requested that Minister Atishi be allowed to hoist the flag on his behalf for the Independence Day celebrations.

Latest News LIVE Updates: AAP Minister Atishi to hoist tricolour on August 15 in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal writes to LG Saxena
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in jail, has written to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena regarding the flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15, sources said on Wednesday. In his letter, Kejriwal requested that Minister Atishi be allowed to hoist the flag on his behalf for the Independence Day celebrations.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Thane to roll out electric double-decker buses: A first for the city!
In a first, Thane is set to get ten electric double-decker buses in its municipal transport fleet this year. Thane Municipal Transport officials said they were working on the route finalisation process for where these buses can run. &ldquo;Yes, there is a plan to procure ten electric double-decker buses for Thane. The buses are expected to arrive this financial year itself by March,&rdquo; Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) manager Bhalchandra Behere said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-to-roll-out-electric-double-decker-buses-a-first-for-the-city-23372619" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Thane to roll out electric double-decker buses: A first for the city!
In a first, Thane is set to get ten electric double-decker buses in its municipal transport fleet this year. Thane Municipal Transport officials said they were working on the route finalisation process for where these buses can run. &ldquo;Yes, there is a plan to procure ten electric double-decker buses for Thane. The buses are expected to arrive this financial year itself by March,&rdquo; Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) manager Bhalchandra Behere said. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Pothole-free roads from Aug 18, thanks to Ganpati bappa
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has promised that all roads, especially those used by Ganesh mandals to ferry huge idols, will be free of potholes by August 18. In a meeting held on Tuesday between members of mandals and the civic body, the issue of potholes, among others, was raised. Guardian minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, who attended the meeting, which was held at the BMC &nbsp;headquarters, instructed the corporation to allot free space for parking for visitors at pandals.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-pothole-free-roads-from-aug-18-thanks-to-ganpati-bappa-23372617" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Pothole-free roads from Aug 18, thanks to Ganpati bappa
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has promised that all roads, especially those used by Ganesh mandals to ferry huge idols, will be free of potholes by August 18. In a meeting held on Tuesday between members of mandals and the civic body, the issue of potholes, among others, was raised. Guardian minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, who attended the meeting, which was held at the BMC &nbsp;headquarters, instructed the corporation to allot free space for parking for visitors at pandals. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Were deaf-mute killers tutored by foreigner on video call?
In the murder probe where 30-year-old deaf-mute Arshad Ali Shaikh was brutally killed by his two deaf-mute friends, Pydhonie police discovered a live video of the murder. In the video, the police found a man calling from Belgium (ISD code +32) and interacting with someone while showing him the video of the murder on his phone. The police are taking the help of translators to understand the motive behind the crime and the foreigner&rsquo;s role. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-were-deaf-mute-killers-tutored-by-foreigner-on-video-call-23372618" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Were deaf-mute killers tutored by foreigner on video call?
In the murder probe where 30-year-old deaf-mute Arshad Ali Shaikh was brutally killed by his two deaf-mute friends, Pydhonie police discovered a live video of the murder. In the video, the police found a man calling from Belgium (ISD code +32) and interacting with someone while showing him the video of the murder on his phone. The police are taking the help of translators to understand the motive behind the crime and the foreigner&rsquo;s role. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Exclusive | Mumbai: Cyber fraud cases up from Rs 32 cr to Rs 753 cr in 2 years!
Cyber fraud is skyrocketing in 2024, as per data of the last three years, cyber fraud cases are up 23-fold from Rs 32 crore in 2022 to Rs 753 crore this year. Officials expect this year&rsquo;s total to double, as more than Rs 700 crore in fraud has already been reported in just seven months, and the amount keeps growing. According to officials from the Cyber Crime Cell, there has been a massive increase in cases of cyber fraud from January to July this year alone. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/exclusive-mumbai-cyber-fraud-cases-up-from-rs-32-cr-to-rs-753-cr-in-2-years-23372615" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Exclusive | Mumbai: Cyber fraud cases up from Rs 32 cr to Rs 753 cr in 2 years!
Cyber fraud is skyrocketing in 2024, as per data of the last three years, cyber fraud cases are up 23-fold from Rs 32 crore in 2022 to Rs 753 crore this year. Officials expect this year&rsquo;s total to double, as more than Rs 700 crore in fraud has already been reported in just seven months, and the amount keeps growing. According to officials from the Cyber Crime Cell, there has been a massive increase in cases of cyber fraud from January to July this year alone. Read more.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed as Bangladesh interim govt`s head
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh`s interim government, Dhaka Tribune reported. Bangladesh President`s Press Secretary Joynal Abedin made the announcement. The decision regarding the appointment of Bangladesh`s interim government head was made during a meeting between President Shahabuddin and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed as Bangladesh interim govt`s head
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh`s interim government, Dhaka Tribune reported. Bangladesh President`s Press Secretary Joynal Abedin made the announcement. The decision regarding the appointment of Bangladesh`s interim government head was made during a meeting between President Shahabuddin and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Wanted contract killer shot dead in encounter with STF in UP
A wanted contract killer was gunned down in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Mathura district on Wednesday morning, an official statement said. The criminal, Pankaj Yadav, used to work for the late gangsters-turned-politicians Mukhtar Ansari and Mohammad Shahabuddin and other gangs, it said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Wanted contract killer shot dead in encounter with STF in UP
A wanted contract killer was gunned down in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Mathura district on Wednesday morning, an official statement said. The criminal, Pankaj Yadav, used to work for the late gangsters-turned-politicians Mukhtar Ansari and Mohammad Shahabuddin and other gangs, it said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Finance Bill to be taken for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha in Parliament today
The Finance Bill for the financial year 2024-2025 which was moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 6, will be taken into consideration and passing in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. "Further consideration of the following motion moved by Nirmala Sitharaman on the 6th August 2024 namely, that the Bill to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2024- 2025, be taken into consideration. Nirmala Sitharaman to move that the Bill be passed," the agenda read.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Finance Bill to be taken for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha in Parliament today
The Finance Bill for the financial year 2024-2025 which was moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 6, will be taken into consideration and passing in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. "Further consideration of the following motion moved by Nirmala Sitharaman on the 6th August 2024 namely, that the Bill to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2024- 2025, be taken into consideration. Nirmala Sitharaman to move that the Bill be passed," the agenda read.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh president appoints Nobel laureate Yunus as interim govt chief, dissolves parliament
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved Parliament on Tuesday and appointed Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as the head of an interim government, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina abruptly resigned and fled the country following weeks of violent protests. The decision was made in a meeting President Shahabuddin had with chiefs of the three services and a 13-member delegation of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement at Bangabhaban (presidential palace), President`s Press Secretary Md. Joynal Abedin said late Tuesday night.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh president appoints Nobel laureate Yunus as interim govt chief, dissolves parliament
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved Parliament on Tuesday and appointed Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as the head of an interim government, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina abruptly resigned and fled the country following weeks of violent protests. The decision was made in a meeting President Shahabuddin had with chiefs of the three services and a 13-member delegation of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement at Bangabhaban (presidential palace), President`s Press Secretary Md. Joynal Abedin said late Tuesday night.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Temple `chabutara` damaged in UP`s Bulandshahr
Officials of Awas Vikas Parishad allegedly damaged a part of a temple in Khurja tehsil here, officials said on Tuesday. Locals created a ruckus over the incident in the Awas Vikas Colony but were later pacified by officials present at the spot, they said. The idols of the temple have been unharmed, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Durgesh Singh said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Temple `chabutara` damaged in UP`s Bulandshahr
Officials of Awas Vikas Parishad allegedly damaged a part of a temple in Khurja tehsil here, officials said on Tuesday. Locals created a ruckus over the incident in the Awas Vikas Colony but were later pacified by officials present at the spot, they said. The idols of the temple have been unharmed, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Durgesh Singh said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Deeply concerned about reports of violence in Bangladesh: US&nbsp;
The United States has expressed deep concerns about the continued violence in Bangladesh including attacks on members of religious or political groups, and said it will be vital for the new government to credibly investigate all such instances and provide justice to victims. "We are deeply concerned about continued reports of violence in Bangladesh including violence directed at members of religious or political groups. We are equally concerned about reports of violence against police and law enforcement," a State Department spokesperson told PTI on Tuesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Deeply concerned about reports of violence in Bangladesh: US&nbsp;
The United States has expressed deep concerns about the continued violence in Bangladesh including attacks on members of religious or political groups, and said it will be vital for the new government to credibly investigate all such instances and provide justice to victims. "We are deeply concerned about continued reports of violence in Bangladesh including violence directed at members of religious or political groups. We are equally concerned about reports of violence against police and law enforcement," a State Department spokesperson told PTI on Tuesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh SCBA President urges India to arrest and return Sheikh Hasina, Rehana
As the situation in Bangladesh deteriorates following Sheikh Hasina`s resignation, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President, AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, has urged India to arrest the former Prime Minister and her sister, Sheikh Rehana, and return them to Bangladesh, as reported by Dhaka Tribune. At a press conference held at the SCBA auditorium, Khokon stated, "We want to maintain a positive relationship with the people of India. Please arrest Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, who fled the country, and send them back to Bangladesh."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh SCBA President urges India to arrest and return Sheikh Hasina, Rehana
As the situation in Bangladesh deteriorates following Sheikh Hasina`s resignation, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President, AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, has urged India to arrest the former Prime Minister and her sister, Sheikh Rehana, and return them to Bangladesh, as reported by Dhaka Tribune. At a press conference held at the SCBA auditorium, Khokon stated, "We want to maintain a positive relationship with the people of India. Please arrest Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, who fled the country, and send them back to Bangladesh."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Israeli athletes receive threats in Paris as tensions simmer over Gaza
Israel`s Olympic team said some athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza and the threat of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Israeli athletes receive threats in Paris as tensions simmer over Gaza
Israel`s Olympic team said some athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza and the threat of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Three booked for extorting Rs 45 lakh from woman with obscene video
Three persons have been booked for extorting Rs 45 lakh from a woman by allegedly making an obscene video of her under the guise of a modelling opportunity in Maharashtra`s Mumbai, police said on Tuesday. According to officials, a case has been registered at Bhandup Police Station in Mumbai.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Three booked for extorting Rs 45 lakh from woman with obscene video
Three persons have been booked for extorting Rs 45 lakh from a woman by allegedly making an obscene video of her under the guise of a modelling opportunity in Maharashtra`s Mumbai, police said on Tuesday. According to officials, a case has been registered at Bhandup Police Station in Mumbai.

Latest News LIVE Updates: The Union Government said on Wednesday that some media reports that were highlighting social media posts alleging a possible paper leak of the NEET PG 2024 examination are false and misleading. We are closing LIVE blog now

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