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11:56 AM

After record profits, state-owned fuel retailers see profit slump in Q1

In the June quarter, state-owned oil companies experienced a significant slump in earnings as margins declined and they faced under-recovery on the sale of domestic cooking gas LPG at government-controlled rates. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country's largest oil firm, reported an 81% drop in standalone net profit for April-June. Despite these losses, the three fuel retailers benefited significantly from maintaining petrol and diesel prices amid decreasing costs.

11:39 AM

UPSC aspirants' protest against coaching centres in Old Rajinder Nagar enters eighth day

Protests persisted for the eighth consecutive day outside coaching institutes in Delhi's Old Rajender Nagar area on Sunday. Students are seeking compensation from both the government and the coaching center following the deaths of three UPSC aspirants due to a flooded basement at Rau's IAS Study Circle. The student further emphasized the need to standardize fees charged by UPSC coaching centers, which should include a legal life insurance certificate. 

 

11:04 AM

Israeli airstrikes kill nine militants in West Bank amid ongoing cease-fire talks

Two Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank resulted in the deaths of nine Palestinian militants, according to Israel's army. This violence escalated amid rising tensions over the Gaza conflict and potential regional fallout. Cease-fire talks regarding Gaza are ongoing, with an Israeli delegation, led by the Mossad chief, making a brief visit to Cairo, as reported by an Egyptian official. The US has urged Israel to pursue a cease-fire following the killing of Hamas' political leader in Iran, which Tehran attributes to Israel.

10:53 AM

Cloudburst in J-K's Ganderbal district damages road, Srinagar-Leh highway closed

A cloudburst in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, has caused significant road damage, leading to the closure of the crucial Srinagar-Leh national highway, officials reported on Sunday. "The Srinagar-Leh road has been closed until further notice due to damage at Kacherwan in Ganderbal," said a traffic control room official. The damage occurred overnight as a result of the cloudburst. A police official noted that the flash floods triggered by the cloudburst have also damaged some buildings, including residential homes.

10:24 AM

Centre issues first-ever guidelines for seamless transport of human organs

The Union Health Ministry has introduced its first-ever Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the seamless transportation of human organs. These new guidelines will allow airlines to request priority take-off and landing from Air Traffic Control and arrange front-row seating for the transport of organs. The SOPs are designed to guide those involved in organ transplants across the country and aim to maximize the use of available organs.

10:02 AM

Nitish aide slams Tejashwi's plans to undertake yatra aimed at highlighting NDA's failure

A senior aide to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has criticized Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav for his planned statewide tour aimed at highlighting alleged shortcomings of the NDA government. Ashok Choudhary, a senior JD(U) leader and state minister, issued a statement attacking Yadav following the RJD leader's announcement of the yatra starting August 15. Choudhary addressed Yadav's claims made during a press conference, which included accusations that the Nitish Kumar government failed to restore increased reservations for marginalised castes.

9:56 AM

Seven dead after Delhi-bound bus collides with car on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

Seven people were killed in a collision between a double-decker bus and a car on Sunday morning, according to police. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sanjay Kumar Verma reported that the accident happened around 12:30 a.m. There were 60 passengers on the bus, four of whom died, while 20 to 25 others who were injured have been hospitalised. The three occupants of the car also perished.

 

 

 

9:20 AM

Maharashtra Assembly elections: MNS to contest Worli seat against Aaditya Thackeray

With the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate's lead shrinking to under 7,000 votes in Worli during the recent Lok Sabha elections, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is considering fielding Sandeep Deshpande for the assembly seat currently held by Aaditya Thackeray. On Saturday, MNS president Raj Thackeray met with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to address Worli's issues. The meeting, which focused on these concerns, led Shinde to instruct officials to prioritise resolving the problems in Worli.

 

 

 

 

8:57 AM

Subjecting child to corporal punishment to reform him can't be part of education: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court has condemned the use of physical violence on children in schools for disciplinary purposes, stating it is cruel and unjustifiable. This observation came while dismissing a petition from a woman teacher accused of contributing to a student's suicide. The court, led by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, declared on July 29 that corporal punishment is incompatible with a child's right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. 

 

8:37 AM

Wayanad landslides: BJP trying to communalise entire situation, says CPI Secy D Raja

Reacting strongly to BJP leader Gyandev Ahuja's comments about the disaster in Wayanad district, Kerala, CPI General Secretary D Raja accused the BJP of attempting to 'communalise' the tragedy. D Raja criticised the BJP, saying, A tragedy has struck, and people are suffering. Various parties, including ours, are working to provide financial aid, relief materials, and shelter. People need food, shelter, and medicines, yet the BJP is trying to communalise the situation. This response follows Ahuja's controversial remarks on Saturday, where he linked the Wayanad landslides to cow slaughter practices in Kerala.

8:22 AM

JJP, Congress workers join BJP in presence of Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini

Haryana's Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) and Congress workers joined the BJP, with Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini welcoming them into the party.

Earlier, on Thursday, former Rajya Sabha MP Mamata Mahanta joined the BJP, following her resignation from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

Haryana is among the eight states scheduled to hold legislative assembly elections this year.

8:14 AM

Parliament security breach: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against 6 accused

The Patiala House Court on Saturday acknowledged the charge sheet submitted by Delhi Police against six individuals accused in the Parliament Security Breach case. The accused are Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Amol Dhanraj Shinde, Neelam Ranolia, Lalit Jha, and Mahesh Kumawat. The Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) acknowledged the charge sheet filed by the Delhi police. The court has scheduled the next hearing for September 9. This case involves a security breach at parliament on December 13, 2023, the anniversary of the Parliament attack.

 

8:12 AM

Himachal cloudburst: Rescue operations underway in flood-affected Samej village

Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Samej village near Rampur, Shimla district, following severe cloudbursts across Himachal Pradesh. The recent cloudburst has caused extensive damage throughout the hill station, including in Samej village. Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh reported on Saturday that approximately 50 people are feared dead, with the official count pending confirmation and the completion of rescue efforts. The government has announced an immediate relief of Rs 50,000 for affected families, with plans for further compensation in the future.