Helpline numbers for Kashmiris to contact families back home released
Srinagar District Magistrate and Development Commissioner Shahid Choudhary has announced that DC Office Srinagar has established two helpline numbers, 9419028242 and 9419028251, for residents including students outside J&K to contact their family members back home. “Families back home are also using these lines to reach out,” he further tweeted.
We’ve ended Samjhauta Express service permanently: Pak Minister
Pakistan’s Railway Minister Sheikh Ahmad has announced that the Samjhauta Express train service between Lahore and Delhi has been ended permanently, a day after Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations with India. The train service was started between India and Pakistan in 1976 under the Simla Agreement. India on Thursday asked Pakistan to review its decision to downgrade the diplomatic relations.
11,000 Wi-Fi hotspots to provide free internet across Delhi
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced today that 11,000 hotspots will be installed to provide Wi-Fi in the capital city before the end of 2019. Up to 15 GB usage per mobile number will be free of cost per month and 4,000 hotspots will be installed at bus stops. Further, Kejriwal also announced that 1,40,000 more CCTVs will be installed.
Husband, daughter immerse Sushma Swaraj’s ashes in Ganga river
Late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s ashes were immersed in the Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur by her daughter Bansuri Swaraj and husband Swaraj Kaushal on Thursday. Ahead of immersing her ashes, Bansuri and Swaraj Kaushal attended a puja. Late Sushma Swaraj was cremated with full state honours in Delhi on Wednesday.
Money can buy anyone: Ghulam on NSA Doval’s lunch with locals in J&K
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday responded to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval having lunch with Jammu & Kashmir’s locals and said, “Paise dekar aap kisiko bhi saath le sakte ho (Anyone can be bought).” Azad made the remark before flying to Srinagar. Doval was in J&K’s Shopian on Wednesday and interacted with J&K Police and locals.
I pray to God no one gets a neighbour like ours: Rajnath on Pak
Amid strained relations with Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “The type of neighbour we (India) have, I pray to God no other nation gets a neighbour like ours.” “The biggest doubt we have is about our neighbours. The problem is you can change your friend, but the selection of your neighbour is not in your hands,” he added.
Gun parts still listed on Amazon, Google despite ban in US: Report
Gun parts and accessories are still being listed on Amazon and Google in the US despite a ban by the platforms, The Washington Post reported. The listings, which were live as recently as two days back, are escaping algorithms designed to catch them, the report said. This comes days after the US witnessed mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso.
Won’t be surprised if they arrest me too: Mufti’s daughter
Days after her mother, ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti, was detained in a guest house in Srinagar, Iltija Javed said, “I won’t be surprised if they arrest me too.” Iltija added, “Nobody is being allowed to even meet me…Why are they scared of a young woman who has nothing to do with politics? Do we have no rights and liberties?”
Don’t agree with blanket criticism of J&K move: Raja Hari Singh’s son
Congress leader and Maharaja Hari Singh’s son, Karan Singh, has said he doesn’t agree with blanket condemnation of revocation of Article 370 and bifurcating J&K into Union Territories. In a statement issued by him, he said there were several positive points including Ladakh’s emergence as a UT. He added that the gender discrimination in Article 35A needed to be addressed.
Pak’s ex-PM Sharif’s daughter Maryam arrested in corruption case
Maryam Nawaz, PML(N) Vice President and the daughter of Pakistan’s former PM Nawaz Sharif was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau on Thursday in a corruption case. Maryam was arrested after she failed to appear in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. She was arrested while she was visiting her father Nawaz Sharif at the Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore.
SAIL Chairman attacked by three men with iron rods in Delhi
Steel Authority of India (SAIL) Chairman Anil Kumar Chaudhary was attacked with iron rods on his head, neck, knees and legs by three men on Wednesday night in a case of road rage. Chaudhary was returning home when his car was hit by another vehicle occupied by four people. The 58-year-old was rushed to AIIMS and has since been discharged.
Swaraj was towering leader: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Wednesday condoled the death of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and said that she was a “towering leader”. He added that Swaraj’s contribution to the making of modern India will be remembered forever. Following a cardiac arrest, Sushma Swaraj passed away at the age of 67 on Tuesday.
It’s knee-jerk reaction: Punjab CM on Pak downgrading ties
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday said Pakistan’s decision to downgrade diplomatic ties with India is a “knee-jerk reaction” and hopes it would not affect Kartarpur corridor. “Both the countries must take…steps to ensure the progress of Kartarpur corridor is not jeopardized,” he added. The corridor will provide Indian devotees access to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan.
Sushma Swaraj was beyond any political party: Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday condoled the demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, saying that she was beyond any political party. He added, “During the 10 years of the Manmohan Singh government, she functioned as an effective member of the Opposition.” Pawar said that Swaraj always maintained “good personal relations” with the Opposition.
World Archery suspends Archery Association of India
The World Archery on Thursday suspended Archery Association of India effective August 5 for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies. The last event in which India can participate is 2019 World Archery Youth Championships, Madrid. “We’ll work with Indian Olympic Association and Indian Government to try to establish transitory committee…to handle urgent matters,” World Archery said.
Maruti Suzuki cuts production for sixth consecutive month
Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker, cut its production for the sixth consecutive month in July by over 25%, down to 1.33 lakh units from 1.78 lakh units in the year-ago period. The automaker’s passenger vehicles’ production declined 25.6% year-on-year in July to 1.3 lakh units. Production across all of Maruti Suzuki’s segments witnessed a fall in the month.
Bounce may raise $200 million from Accel US, others
Bengaluru-based bike-sharing startup Bounce is reportedly raising $200 million, with the majority of the funding slated to come from Accel US and Facebook Co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s investment firm B Capital. Existing investors Flipkart Co-founder Sachin Bansal-led BACQ, Sequoia India, Qualcomm and others may also participate. Bounce has reportedly already closed $120 million of the target.
India, 45 others sign UN treaty on mediation in trade disputes
India and 45 other United Nations members including the US and China, on Wednesday signed the Singapore Convention on Mediation, intended to help stabilise trade ties. The international treaty aims for the resolution of cross-border commercial and trade disputes as an alternative to court cases. “The convention sets the standards for enforcing and invoking settlement agreements,” the UN said.
SC rejects urgent hearing on plea challenging Article 370 revocation
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to give early hearing to a petition, filed by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma, that challenged the revocation of Article 370. The division bench headed by Justice NV Ramana said, “The matter would be placed before the appropriate bench, that is the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, for listing the matter.”
PM Narendra Modi to address the nation at 8 pm today
PM Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm today, Prime Minister’s Office tweeted. His address, which comes after the revocation of Article 370 and bifurcation of J&K into two Union Territories- J&K and Ladakh, will be a televised broadcast, as per ANI. Earlier, he called the passing of bills on J&K “a momentous occasion in our Parliamentary democracy”.
9 dead, 43,000 people evacuated amid floods in Karnataka
At least nine people have been killed and nearly 43,000 people have been evacuated from flood-hit and rain-affected areas of Karnataka, authorities said. In Belagavi district alone, six people lost their lives while 40,180 people were evacuated. Meanwhile, two persons lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Uttara Kannada district and one in Shivamogga, according to official data.
Telugu actor’s wife commits suicide over alleged dowry harassment
Telugu television actor Madhu Prakash’s wife allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday at her home in Hyderabad. A police inspector said, “Father of the victim lodged a complaint against Madhu Prakash stating he used to harass her for dowry.” A case has been registered against the actor and he has been apprehended, the inspector added.
