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6:06 PM

Delhi Police files chargesheet against Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case

A chargesheet was filed against JNU student Sharjeel Imam by the Delhi Police on Saturday in connection with a case related to his alleged inflammatory speeches during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at several places.
 

The chargesheet, filed in Delhi's Patiala House court today, said that Imam openly defied the Constitution of India and called it a "fascist" document.
 

According to the police, the chargesheet has been filed under several relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act including sedition, promoting enmity between groups, and spreading rumors, etc.

 

5:47 PM

Rahul Gandhi passing off Guj's initiatives as his own: CM Rupani

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of "copying" Gujarat's initiatives and "selling" them as his own, after the latter tweeted that he had suggested the "one district, one product" concept for cluster development.
 

Rupani said this concept was initially proposed and launched by then chief minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel, way back in 2016.

5:28 PM

1 million people affected due floods in Bihar, Darbhanga worst hit

Bihar Disaster Management Department Principal Secretary Pratyaya Amrit on Saturday said that 1 million people have been affected due to the floods in the state and the Darbhanga district is the worst affected.

He added that there has been a slight reduction in the water levels across the state and around 100,000 people have been evacuated.

Pratyaya Amrit said apart from the evacuation of the flood-affected people, relief shelters have been erected and community kitchens are being run.

5:11 PM

Rajasthan BJP delegation arrives at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur

4:50 PM

There will be 'deepotsava' in all houses and temples on the nights of August 4 and 5: CM Adityanath

4:36 PM

PM will visit soon, we'll make Ayodhya the pride of India: CM Adityanath

4:13 PM

CM Adityanath takes stock of preparations ahead of foundation laying

4:12 PM

IAF airlifts 5.5 tonnes of essential commodities in Sikkim

3:44 PM

Will meet President Kovind if needed: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

3:35 PM

Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting concludes in Jaipur

3:34 PM

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers in Hanuman Garhi

3:23 PM

IAF chopper airlifts essential commodities for 2 remote villages in Sikkim

An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter on Saturday airlifted essential commodities for the people of two remote villages in North Sikkim, which are cut off from other parts of the state due to landslides, an official release said.
 

The MI-17 helicopter carried out three sorties and dropped essential supplies comprising 100 bags of rice weighing 50 quintals each, 550 litres of cooking oil, 1.5 quintals of salt, 100 packets of candles and matches and medicines among others for the people of Sakyong and Pentong villages of North Sikkim, the release said.
 

The helicopter had to drop the consignment of ration and essential supplies in the school compound as the Pentong helipad was not conducive for landing, it said.

 

3:10 PM

Packing of relief packets for flood-affected people in Patna facilitated by district authorities

2:56 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi site

2:51 PM

Rajasthan CM Gehlot to meet Governor Mishra at 4 pm