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4:48 PM

India sends life-saving medicines to Chad

India on Saturday sent to Chad nearly 2,300 kg of medical supplies including life-saving antibiotics as part of assistance to the African nation to deal with the fallout of a devastating fire.

 

A devastating explosion at a military ammunition depot in Goudji area of Chad's capital N'Djamena killed at least nine people and injured 46 others.

 

The fire reportedly triggered a series of blasts in the area.

 

"Extending Humanitarian Assistance to Chad: India - Vishwabandhu, a friend to the world!" External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X.

 

"India extends medical aid consisting of Essential Life-saving Antibiotics and General Medicines to the government of Republic of Chad, in response to a deadly fire incident. The consignment weighing approximately 2300 Kgs departed from Delhi today," he said.

4:10 PM

BJP on Omar Abdullah's remark on Afzal Guru

On JKNC Vice President Omar Abdullah's remark on Afzal Guru, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "Afzal Guru was given death punishment by the law. The matter went to the Supreme Court, and even a review was done but he was found to be involved in anti-national and terrorist activities. To win the election he (Omar Abdullah) is saying that hanging him (Afzal Guru) was a wrong decision, what does he want? I condemn this, it's an irresponsible and anti-national statement. It shows the truth that he and his family remain soft about terrorists... To win the election, will you talk about breaking India? It's good that his real face has just been exposed. The people of Kashmir and BJP won't let his conspiracy to weaken India be successful."

3:59 PM

Zelenskiy says met Italy's Meloni, spoke about Ukraine's reconstruction, particularly of energy system

3:59 PM

BJP leader and former Haryana minister Bachan Singh Arya resigns from the party

3:55 PM

Hathras bus accident: 2 children die during treatment, toll reached 17

The death toll in the bus accident that occurred here yesterday has reached 17 after two children succumbed during treatment, officials said on Saturday.

 

Sixteen people -- 11 in Hathras and 5 in Aligarh -- are still undergoing treatment, District Magistrate of Hathras Ashish Kumar told PTI.

 

Appi (2) and around 12-year-old Gulshan died during treatment at a hospital in Aligarh, the officials said.

 

Fifteen people, including four women and as many children travelling in a van, were killed on Friday after a roadways bus hit the vehicle from behind on National Highway 93, officials had said.

 

"The bus hit the van while trying to overtake it on the Agra-Aligarh national highway," Superintendent of Police (SP) Nipun Agarwal had said.

 

The accident occurred near Kanwarpur village, about 10 kilometres from the district headquarters.

 

The passengers were on their way to Agra from Hathras.

3:38 PM

Manipur CM Biren Singh calls emergency cabinet meet amid surge in violence in the region

3:17 PM

47 roads closed in Himachal, 3 districts under risk of low flash floods

Forty-seven roads in Himachal Pradesh were closed on Saturday following continuous rainfall as the local MeT warned of low flash flood risk in Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts.

 

Eighteen power and one water supply scheme have also been affected in the state, the state emergency operation centre said.

 

Malroan recorded the highest rainfall of 64 mm followed by Pandoh 32.5 mm, Berthin 30.4 mm, Aghar 29.8 mm, Mandi 28.7 mm, Bhatiyyat 28.4 mm, Jubbarhatti 26 mm, Bhuntar 25.7 mm, Sundernagar 18.6 mm, Poanta Sahib 13.4 mm, Dhaulakuan 13 mm, Manali 12 mm, Kufri 11.6 mm and Sarahan 11 mm.

 

The local meteorological office has warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts till Sunday.

 

A total of 47 roads, including 13 in Mandi, 11 in Kangra, nine each in Shimla and Kullu, two in Una and one each in Kinnaur, Sirmaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts are closed for traffic, the centre said.

2:58 PM

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia used by Cong as pawns: Brij Bhushan Singh

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accused the Congress of using wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia as "pawns" in their "conspiracy" to seize control of the Wrestling Federation of India and target the BJP. Singh's remarks came a day after the Olympic medallists joined the Congress. He claimed that his victory over Congress leader Deepender Hooda in the 2012 WFI election led to their grudge against him.

2:47 PM

Congress lauds Bharat Jodo Yatra on 2nd anniversary, says it united society

On the second anniversary of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress praised the march led by Rahul Gandhi from Kanyakumari to Kashmir as a "massive booster dose" for the party and a historic movement that exemplified societal unity. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, stated that the yatra demonstrated the inherent compassion of Indians and emphasized the mission to spread this message of love nationwide.

 

 

2:25 PM

Court defers order on summons to Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav in money laundering case

In the land-for-job money laundering case, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has postponed the decision on summoning former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, and other accused. The case is scheduled for a ruling on September 13.

2:13 PM

Vice President Dhankhar along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath visits and offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple

2:08 PM

One passenger killed, 16 injured after bus overturns in Punjab's Pathankot

One passenger was killed and sixteen injured when a Himachal Pradesh roadways bus overturned in Pathankot, Punjab, on Saturday, police reported. The injured, including two with serious wounds, were taken to a local hospital. The accident occurred near Bungal Badhani village after the bus driver lost control of the vehicle.

1:56 PM

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi flags off Subhadra Yojana Awareness Rath

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Subhadra Yojana Awareness Rath (chariot) on Saturday to promote awareness about the scheme across the state. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Pravatai Parida, who also serves as the women and child development minister, Majhi highlighted that the Subhadra Yojana aims to empower women throughout Odisha. Majhi stated that the chariots will inform people about the scheme and the application process.

1:31 PM

Court to rule on summoning Lalu, Tejashwi in money laundering case today

Delhi's Rouse Avenue will decide at 2 pm on Saturday whether to summon Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejaswi Yadav, and others in the land-for-job money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported that Lallan Chaudhary, a co-accused who died in July 2024, had his death confirmed by his wife, and the post-mortem report was submitted. However, the death certificate is still pending as it has not been issued by the panchayat. 

1:21 PM

Former MLA Balkaur Singh quits BJP in Haryana, plans to join Congress

Former Haryana MLA Balkaur Singh resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday and plans to join the Congress. Singh submitted his resignation to BJP state president Mohanlal Badoli, expressing disappointment over not receiving the respect he felt he deserved despite his support for the party during challenging times.