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6:52 PM

PM Modi encourages Padma awards nominations; requests public to participate

"Over the last decade, we have honoured countless grassroots level heroes with the #PeoplesPadma. The life journeys of the awardees have motivated countless people. Their grit and tenacity are clearly visible in their rich work. In the spirit of making the system more transparent and participative, our Government has been inviting the people to nominate others for various Padma awards. I am happy that several nominations have come. The last day to nominate is the 15th of this month. I urge more people to nominate inspiring personalities for the Padma Awards. You can do so on- https://awards.gov.in," he wrote on X.

6:51 PM

New Mpox case detected in India not part of current public health emergency, says Health Ministry

"This case is an isolated case, similar to the earlier 30 cases reported in India from July 2022 onwards, and is not a part of the current public health emergency (reported by WHO) which is regarding clade 1 of mpox. The individual, a young male who recently traveled from a country experiencing ongoing Mpox transmission, is currently isolated at a designated tertiary care isolation facility," said a Union Health Ministry notification.

6:24 PM

Heavy downpour in parts of Rajasthan, Bharatpur records 224 mm of rain

Heavy rains lashed several districts of Rajasthan as the Jaipur Meteorological Centre has predicted that the wet spell will continue in many places for the next four to five days.

 

In the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Monday, Bharatpur received 224 mm of rain, Kundal in Dausa recorded 111 mm rain while it was 86 mm in Dungarpur's Dhambola, 81 mm in Pratapgarh, 77 mm in Bagidora of Banswara and 75 mm in Baran, it said.

 

Light to moderate rains were recorded in many districts including Tonk, Nagaur, Bundi, Alwar, Ajmer.

 

According to the centre, the 'depression' formed in the Bay of Bengal has intensified today and has become a 'deep depression'.

 

There is a strong possibility of it moving further towards Odisha and Chhattisgarh in the north-west direction in the next 24 hours, it said.

 

There is a possibility of moderate rain with thunderstorms in some parts of Kota, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Ajmer divisions of the state today and heavy rain at some places in Kota and Udaipur divisions, the centre said.

6:24 PM

Rahul Gandhi black spot in Indian democracy: BJP

The BJP launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday over his latest remarks in the United States, calling him a "black spot" in Indian democracy.

 

Gaurav Bhatia, a national spokesperson of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), also accused Gandhi of trying to weaken Indian democracy with his remarks abroad, in accordance with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) reportedly signed between the Congress and the Chinese Communist Party during the UPA rule.

 

"Everybody knows that Rahul Gandhi is an immature and part-time leader. But People have put a huge responsibility on his shoulders since he became the leader of opposition (in the Lok Sabha).

 

"But I feel sad to say that Rahul Gandhi is a black spot in Indian democracy. He does not even know what to talk about when he visits a foreign country," Bhatia told a press conference at the BJP headquarters here.

 

He was replying to reporters' queries on Gandhi's remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at an event in the US.

 

Love, respect and humility are missing from Indian politics, Gandhi said in his address to the Indian-American community, where he also criticised the RSS for believing that India is "one idea".

4:53 PM

SP leader, 4 others booked for defying Gangster Act in UP's Pratapgarh

A case has been registered against Samajwadi Party's district unit president and four others for allegedly carrying out agricultural activities on a piece of land attached under the Gangster Act here, police said on Monday. The case was registered on Sunday under sections 11 (solitary confinement), 112 (petty organised crime), 222 (omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance), 303 (2) (theft) and 329 (3) (criminal trespass and house trespass), they said.

4:51 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in Saudi Arabia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Monday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov here in the Saudi capital, days after President Vladimir Putin named India among the three countries he is constantly in touch over the Ukraine conflict.Their interaction took place on the sidelines of the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers' meeting. Both the ministers are in the Saudi capital to attend ministerial meetings of the Gulf Cooperation Council. "Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Foreign Minister of India @DrSJaishankar," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a post on X.

4:48 PM

GST Council defers announcement on insurance premiums

The GST Council has deferred the announcement on insurance premiums, according to media reports.

4:30 PM

SC stays HC verdict asking UP govt to prepare fresh selection list of 69,000 assistant teachers

The top court today stayed the Allahabad High Court order asking the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a fresh selection list for the appointment of 69,000 assistant teachers in the state. The top court also stayed the HC verdict setting aside the selection lists of assistant teachers issued by the state authorities in June 2020 and January 2022, which included 6,800 candidates. While putting on hold the high court's verdict, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also issued notices to the state government and others including the secretary of the UP Basic Education Board on a plea filed by Ravi Kumar Saxena and 51 others.

4:22 PM

ED seeks 14-day judicial custody for AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday sought from a Delhi court 14-day judicial custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case.

The central probe agency told Special Judge Rakesh Syal that no further custodial interrogation of the accused was required and he should be sent to judicial custody. The ED told the court that if released, Khan may influence witnesses and hamper investigation.

4:19 PM

Delhi govt bans production, sale of firecrackers till Jan 1

The Delhi government today banned the production, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital to control air pollution in the coming winter season. In a press statement, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the ban is necessary to mitigate the seasonal surge in air pollution, which is worsened by firecrackers.

"There is a risk of increased air pollution in Delhi during the winter season. Burning firecrackers during this time further exacerbates pollution," Rai said

4:08 PM

Education Minister Pradhan accuses Stalin of pitting states against each other over NEP

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made the comments in response to Stalin's statement alleging that the best performing states are being denied funds by the Centre under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme for refusing to implement NEP. "Healthy competition amongst the states is always welcome in a democracy. However, pitting states against each other to make a point goes against the spirit of the Constitution and the value of a unified India. NEP 2020 was formulated through wide range of consultations and has the collective wisdom of the people of India," Pradhan wrote on X.

3:20 PM

Manipur violence: Schools closed; Assam Rifles deploys anti-drone systems

All educational institutions — including government-run, government-supported, private, and central schools — have been shut down on Monday and Tuesday due to renewed violence in the state. Last week, fresh violence erupted in the state resulting in the death of six people in Manipur’s Jiribam district. Suspected Kuki insurgents targetted Nungchappi village, located 229 km from state capital Imphal, resulting in the death of 63-year-old Yurembam Kulendra Singha. Read here for more details.

3:05 PM

WB coalfield case: SC rejects plea of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, his wife against ED summons

The top court today rejected a plea by TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira Banerjee against an Enforcement Directorate summons in connection with its probe in an alleged scam related to illegal coal mining in the state. A bench comprising justices Bela Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma pronounced the verdict on Monday. It was reserved on August 13.

2:48 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Qatar PM discuss taking forward bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Saudi Arabia on Monday. The two leaders discussed taking forward bilateral ties. Sharing details regarding his meeting with Qatar PM, Jaishankar stated, "Began the day with a good meeting with PM & FM of Qatar @MBA_AlThani_. Discussed taking India-Qatar bilateral ties forward. Appreciated his insights and assessments on regional developments."

 

2:36 PM

IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in Odisha as depression intensifies

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued a red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts in view of the further intensification of the depression into a deep depression. Manorama Mohanty, Director, IMD Bhubaneswar, said that the deep depression lies over northwest and adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal and about 50 km east southeast of Puri.