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Triple Talaq Bill to be Tabled in Rajya Sabha on Friday
The Triple Talaq Bill will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, ANI reported.
On-Month-Old Baby Dumped in Delhi Drain
A month-old girl child was found dumped near a drain in northwest Delhi's Bhalaswa Dairy area, police told PTI.
Some children, who were flying kites a few metres away from the drain, saw the baby and informed their parents. The children's parents then informed the police who informed the Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS) ambulance staff.
Invitation to US President Trump to Visit India is Not Date Specific: Govt
The Government of India on Thursday said that the invitation extended to US president Donald Trump was not date specific. The clarification comes after reports of Trump being invited to the Republic Day celebrations in 2019.
Woman Set Ablaze by Mother's Lover
A 19-year-old woman, who had received severe injuries when a man set her, her infant daughter and her mother on fire four days ago in Nashik city in Maharashtra, has died, police told PTI.
Her daughter and mother had succumbed to injuries earlier.
Priti Shendge, who had suffered 80 per cent burns, died at Nashik Civil Hospital last night, police said.
National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Bill Passed by LS
The National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Bill, 2017 was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Dozens Dead, Wounded in Attack on Yemen Bus Carrying Children
An attack on a bus carrying children in northern Yemen today left dozens of people dead or wounded, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.
"Following an attack this morning on a bus driving children in Dahyan Market, northern Saada, @ICRC_yemen- supported hospital has received dozens of dead and wounded," the organisation said on Twitter without giving more details.
Over 250 Activists, Journalists Demand Immediate Release of Bangladeshi Photographer
Over 250 activists and journalists demanded immediate release of a Bangladeshi photographer who was detained by the country's police for making "provocative comments" while speaking to a news channel about the student protests.
The "detention and murderous attack" on Shahidul Alam was "symptomatic" and writers, journalists and social media activists in Bangladesh over the last several years suffered similar repression, according to the letter signed by artistes, photographers, scientists and intellectuals.
Justice Rajendra Menon Takes Oath as the New Delhi Chief Justice
Justice Rajendra Menon was sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court in a ceremony held at the Raj Niwas on Thursday.
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal administered the oath of office to Menon, who was earlier the Chief Justice of Patna High Court, an official statement said.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleagues, senior members of the judiciary, officers of Delhi government and other officials were present at the event, it said.
SC Approves of BCCI Draft Charter With Changes
The Supreme Court on Thursday approved BCCI's new draft constitution with some modifications, effectively diluting its earlier order on a tenure cap for office bearers and reinstating voting rights of four legacy cricket associations.
In a string of rulings in the long-running case involving the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the apex court, however, warned state associations that they face action if they don't adopt the new constitution in the next 30 days.
Ram Sewak Sharma Reappointed as TRAI Chief
The Government of India on Thursday reappointed Ram Sewak Sharma as TRAI chairperson till 30 September, 2020, PTI reported.
Sensex Closes Above 38,000 Points For the First Time
Indian equity benchmarks extended record breaking spree with S&P BSE Sensex closing above 38,000 for first time. Today’s up move was fueled by a rally in banking shares.
The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.36 percent or 137 points to 38,024 and the NSE Nifty 50 index climbed 0.2 percent or 21 points to record closing high of 11,471.
Jammu Revenue Official Arrested for Teasing Girl
A revenue official was arrested for allegedly teasing a girl in Jammu district, police said on Thursday.
A complaint was lodged by the family members of the girl stating that one Patwari Bushan Kumar entered their home in RS Pora on Wednesday when the girl was alone. Kumar teased their girl, the complaint further read.
Kumar was arrested and a case was registered.
Death Toll in Indonesia Earthquake Rises to 319
Indonesia's top security minister, Wiranto, said the death toll from last Sunday's earthquake on the island of Lombok has climbed to 319.
The announcement came after an inter-agency meeting that was convened to resolve wildly different figures for deaths from different agencies.
Lombok was hit by another earthquake on Thursday, the third in a little over a week, causing panic, injuries and damage to buildings.
Pregnant Woman Dies in Rajasthan Due to Medical Negligence
A 27-year-old pregnant woman has died due to alleged medical negligence at a government hospital in Rajasthan's Bundi district, Congress Seva Dal district president Mahmood Ali told NDTV on Wedneday.
The woman was reportedly not allotted a bed and was instead first treated on a table and then she moved to the gallery, where she lay unattended when she went into labour.
(Source: NDTV)
SC Directs Sealing of Resorts Functioning Illegally in Nilgiri Elephant Corridor
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed displeasure over illegal constructions in protected Nilgiri elephant corridor area. The bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur has directed sealing of resorts functioning illegally in the area within 48 hours. The hotels and resorts having documents of approval have been directed to submit them to the collector within 24 hours.
(Source: PTI)
Cabinet Approves Amendment in Triple Talaq Bill
The cabinet has approved amendment in the Triple Talaq Bill. Although the offence continues to remain non-bailable, magistrate can give bail to the accused, ANI reported.
Pakistan: Election Commission to hear case against Imran Khan
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hear the case against Pakistan Prime Minister to be, Imran Khan for voting in full public view at his NA-53 Islamabad constituency during the general elections last month, ANI reported.
Lok Sabha Resumes at 2 PM, Union Minister Introduces Bills to Amend GST
Lok Sabha resumes at 2 PM after it was adjourned amid protests by Congress members seeking probe into Rafale aircraft deal.
Finance Minister Piyush Goyal introduces Bills to amend the GST (Compensation to States), the IGST and the CGST laws for consideration and passing amid repeated sloganeering and protests by members.
India's GDP to Grow at 7.5 Per Cent in 2019-20 Fiscal Year, Forecasts IMF
The near-term macroeconomic outlook for India is "broadly favourable", International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report released on August 7.
India is projected to clock an economic growth of 7.5 per cent in the 2019-2020 fiscal year on strengthening of investment and robust private consumption, the IMF said in its latest report.
20 Dead as Heavy Rains Lash Kerala, Colleges Shut in Wayanad, Kozhikode
20 people have lost their lives in Kerala so far due to flooding and landslides following heavy and incessant rains, ANI reported.
Colleges in Wayanad, Kollam, Palakkad, Kozhikode districts and Aluva have been shut on Thursday following the heavy rains. Many districts are inundated with water entering houses and marooning colonies, The News Minute reported.
Idukki dam has been opened after 26 years following rising water levels due to heavy rains in the district, ANI reported.
Higher secondary improvement examinations to be conducted on 9 August have been postponed and a new date is expected to be announced soon.
Harivansh Narayan Singh Elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman with 125 votes while United Progressive Alliance's BK Hariprasad got 105 votes.
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SC Approves New BCCI Constitution, Gives Four Weeks for Registration
Approving the Lodha Committee report on restructuring the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the Supreme Court granted full membership to Mumbai Cricket association, Vidarbha and Railways.
The court also dumped the one state one vote policy for Maharashtra and Vidarbha, ANI reported.
The Supreme Court's three-judge bench, in its order granted four weeks time to register the new modified constitution of BCCI.
GST a Milestone Reform but Needs a Simplified Structure: IMF
The IMF today described the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a "milestone reform" in India's tax policy, but pushed for a simplified structure, saying the multiple rate structure and other features could give rise to high compliance and administrative costs.
In its annual country report, the International Monetary Fund also said that a dual rate structure with a low standard rate and an additional higher rate on select items can be progressive and preserve revenue neutrality.
The GST is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. It came into effect on July 1, 2017.
The IMF said that GST is a milestone reform in India's tax policy, taking the important step of unifying and harmonising numerous indirect taxes across all states of the federation and the central government.
Sensex Breaches 38,000 for First Time in History
Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 surged to their fresh record highs on Thursday following continued interest from foreign investors, reported Livemint.
BSE Sensex rose 162.56 points to a new all time high of 38,050.12 and the Nifty 50 rose 45.2 points to a fresh record high of 11,495.20. Asian stocks traded mixed as China hit back against the Trump administration’s latest tariffs and tensions ratcheted up between the US and Russia.
Baramulla Encounter: Five Terrorists Gunned down by Security Forces
Four terrorists were killed and an Army commander injured in an encounter in the forests of Rafiabad, in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on 8 August.
Another terrorist was later gunned down by security forces, taking the count of terrorists killed to five.
Security forces had launched a search operation in Ladoora forests in Rafiabad on Monday after they received information about presence of militants. On Wednesday morning, an encounter ensued with both sides exchanging fire, reported The Indian Express.
"Bharat Bandh" Called off by Dalit Groups as Lok Sabha Passes SC/ST Atrocities Bill
Dalit groups have withdrawn their call for a "Bharat Bandh" on Thursday after the Lok Sabha passed the SC/ST amendment bill, upturning the SC ruling that had diluted certain provisions of the original legislation.
Explaining the reason for the withdrawl, All India Ambedkar Mahasabha (AIAM) confirmed in a written statement that their major demand regarding restoration of the SC/ST Act has been fulfilled.
Maratha Stir: Bandh to Be Observed in Maharashtra Today
Several Maratha groups demanding reservation in jobs and education for the community have declared a day-long bandh in Maharashtra, barring Navi Mumbai, on Thursday, 9 August.
Fearing violence, authorities have ordered the closure of schools and colleges in some areas across the state.
The Sakal Maratha Samaj, an umbrella body of Maratha groups, stated that the bandh would not be observed in Navi Mumbai due to some "sensitive issues".
US to Slap New Sanctions on Russia Over Nerve Agent Attack in Britain
The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it would impose new sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow for the use of a nerve agent in the attempted killing of a former spy and his daughter in Britain.
The State Department said in a brief statement that the sanctions were in response to "the use of a 'Novichok' nerve agent in an attempt to assassinate UK citizen Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal in March".
(PTI)
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