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3:10 PM

CAS to give decision on Vinesh's appeal this evening

The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will give its decision on the appeal filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat against her disqualification from the Olympic finals by 6pm local time (9.30pm IST) on Saturday. The hearing on the matter concluded here on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA. "By application of Article 18 of the CAS Arbitration Rules form the Olympic Games, the President of the CAS Ad Hoc Division extends the time limit for the Panel to give a decision until 10 August 2024 at 18h00 (Paris time)," a statement from the CAS said. This was after the ad-hoc division, set up especially for dispute resolution during the Olympics, said that a decision can be expected before the end of the Paris Games on Sunday.

2:51 PM

Devendra Fadnavis alleges that MVA govt gave contract to frame, jail him

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed on Saturday that during the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, there was a "contract" to frame him and other BJP leaders with false cases to imprison them. Speaking in Nagpur, Fadnavis alleged that despite efforts by the Uddhav Thackeray administration to imprison him and others, many honest officials resisted filing false charges. His comments were in response to former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh's accusations that former home minister Anil Deshmukh pressured him to create false cases against BJP leaders.

2:36 PM

PM Modi visits landslide-devastated Chooralmala in Wayanad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the landslide-hit areas of Wayanad district in Kerala on Saturday to assess the damage firsthand. PM Modi had conducted an aerial survey of Chooralmala, Mundakkai, and Punchirimattam hamlets from an Indian Air Force helicopter. PM Modi walked across the bridge and continued his survey on foot, interacting with rescue teams, state chief secretary V Venu, and district officials amidst the debris.

2:27 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Maldivian Prez Muizzu, seeks to reset bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations for the benefit of both countries and the region. Jaishankar, on a three-day visit to the Maldives, aims to enhance ties following Muizzu's pro-China stance since taking office last year. He conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and emphasized deepening cooperation between India and the Maldives.

2:08 PM

People have to fight against 'dictatorship' in country: AAP leader Sisodia

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia urged party workers and the public to resist the "dictatorship" in the country following his release from jail in the Delhi excise policy case. Addressing AAP workers at the party headquarters, Sisodia criticized the BJP, asserting that no one is above the Constitution. He urged people to stand against this "dictatorship," which he claimed not only targets leaders but also harasses ordinary citizens.

1:55 PM

BJP-JD(S) protest march seeking Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resignation

On Saturday, the opposition BJP and JD(S) completed the final leg of their week-long protest march demanding the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam. The Bengaluru-Mysuru foot march aimed to expose alleged fraudulent site allotments by MUDA, including those given to Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi. The final day of the 'Mysuru Chalo' march began at Ramaswamy Circle and will end with a major rally at Maharaja's College Grounds. BJP State President B Y Vijayendra, JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and other party leaders and legislators participated in the march after visiting a temple.

1:42 PM

SC to hear K Kavitha's pleas in excise policy case on August 12

The Supreme Court is set to hear on August 12 the petitions filed by BRS leader K Kavitha, challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to deny her bail in corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The High Court had rejected Kavitha's bail applications on July 1, identifying her as a key conspirator in the criminal case involving the now-cancelled Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. According to the August 12 cause list on the Supreme Court's website, Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan will review her petitions.

1:36 PM

Banks should bring in innovative products to mobilise deposits: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks on Saturday to develop innovative and appealing schemes to boost deposit mobilization. Speaking to the media after the Reserve Bank of India's board meeting, she highlighted that while deposits and lending are equally important, deposits are currently growing slowly. She emphasized that banks need to prioritize their core banking activities, including mobilizing deposits and lending to those in need. To address the imbalance between deposits and lending, Sitharaman called for banks to introduce creative and attractive deposit schemes to encourage public participation.

1:19 PM

Jaishankar meets Maldives Defence Minister Maumoon, discusses maritime security

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon on Friday to discuss defense and security cooperation, as well as joint maritime security initiatives. Jaishankar shared pictures of the meeting on X, noting, "A very good meeting with Defence Minister @mgmaumoon." He highlighted their discussions on India-Maldives defense and security collaboration, maritime security, and mutual interests in regional peace and stability.

 

1:05 PM

President Murmu conferred with Timor-Leste's highest civilian award

On Saturday, President Droupadi Murmu was awarded the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the highest civilian honor of the country, by her counterpart, Jos Ramos-Horta. The 66-year-old Murmu received the award in recognition of her contributions to public service, education, social welfare, and women’s empowerment, as announced by her office on X. President Murmu described the honor as a testament to the strong friendship between India and Timor-Leste.Her visit to Dili, the final leg of her three-nation tour, follows stops in New Zealand and Fiji. This marks the first presidential visit from India to Timor-Leste.

12:54 PM

Bangladesh's central bank Governor Abdur Talukder resigns amid protests

Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has resigned, according to sources familiar with the situation, just days after protesters stormed the central bank’s headquarters amid ongoing political turmoil in the country. Talukder stepped down on Friday, citing "personal reasons" for his resignation, according to sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. His resignation comes two years before his term was set to end. The central bank has not yet responded to requests for further information outside regular business hours.

12:31 PM

PM Narendra Modi carries out aerial survey of disaster-hit areas of Wayanad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey on Saturday of the disaster-stricken areas in north Kerala’s Wayanad district, where landslides have claimed hundreds of lives. Modi surveyed the landslide-hit regions of Chooralmala, Mundakkai, and Punchirimattom from an Indian Air Force helicopter. He departed for Wayanad from Kannur Airport around 11:15 am. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi accompanied the Prime Minister.

12:22 PM

North India's largest floating solar project commissioned in MP's Omkareshwar

The largest floating solar project in central and north India, generating 90 MW of energy, has been commissioned at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, according to state Renewable Energy Minister Rakesh Shukla. The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project, which cost Rs 646 crore, was officially commissioned on August 8. Developed under the Union Ministry of Renewable Energy, this is the biggest solar park in India and the largest floating solar project in the central and northern regions, Shukla said in a statement. 

11:58 AM

PM Narendra Modi departs for Wayanad by IAF helicopter from Kannur airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kerala on Saturday to visit disaster-hit areas in Wayanad district, where last week’s massive landslides claimed hundreds of lives. Modi’s flight landed at Kannur International Airport around 11 am, where he was welcomed by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. He then traveled to Wayanad on an Indian Air Force helicopter, accompanied by Khan, Vijayan, and Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, who also traveled with the PM on Air India One. The helicopter is set to land at SKMJ Higher Secondary School in Kalpetta, from where Modi will proceed by road to visit the landslide-affected areas.

11:41 AM

PM Modi arrives in Kerala, to visit landslide-hit areas of Wayanad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kerala on Saturday to visit the areas of Wayanad district affected by landslides. His flight landed at the international airport around 11 am, after which he will take a helicopter to Wayanad to visit the landslide-stricken regions. In Wayanad, rescue teams will brief him on the ongoing evacuation efforts. He is also scheduled to visit a relief camp and hospital to meet and interact with the landslide victims and survivors. Modi will then lead a review meeting to receive a detailed briefing on the incident and the ongoing relief operations.