Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, August 24, 2018: Uttarakhand | Heavy Rain Alert, All Government & Private Schools From Class 1-12 to Remain Shut Tomorrow in Dehradun District

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24 Aug, 22:39 (IST)

Following a heavy rain alert all government & private schools from class 1-12 to remain shut tomorrow in Dehradun district: District Information Officer Uttarakhand.

24 Aug, 21:42 (IST)

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi, in which he has appealed to him to release a sum of Rs 2000 crores for interim relief to begin the rehabilitation process of the flood-affected areas. Karnataka Floods.

24 Aug, 21:21 (IST)

Following places in Jharkhand to be renamed after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

24 Aug, 19:12 (IST)

The Election Commission of India has called a meeting of all National & State recognized Political Parties to discuss issues related to Electoral Process on August 27 in Delhi.

24 Aug, 18:56 (IST)

Air India denied assault allegations made by Italian DJ saying that though there was a scuffle, no one was physically attacked.

24 Aug, 16:57 (IST)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits the Andaman Islands: USGS.

24 Aug, 16:50 (IST)

Bijnor: 14 out of 27 people rescued after the boat carrying them capsized in Ganga river in Raja Rampur village. Rescue operation continues, reports news agency ANI.

24 Aug, 16:31 (IST)

Health Ministry approves an additional grant of Rs.18.71 crore under National Health Mission (NHM) to Kerala for disbursing to Village Health, Sanitation & Nutrition Committees for Kerala Flood Relief, as per State request.

24 Aug, 15:56 (IST)

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Peru-Brazil Border Region.

24 Aug, 15:21 (IST)

Enforcement Directorate filed chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and 13 others in Railway tender scam, reports news agency ANI.

24 Aug, 14:45 (IST)

Iran defeated India 27-24 in Women's Kabaddi finals. India will get the silver medal at Asian Games 2018, reports news agency ANI

24 Aug, 13:14 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Lakhimpur Kheri district.

24 Aug, 13:08 (IST)

Supreme Court issues notice to Union of India & West Bengal government over alleged murders of three BJP workers in West Bengal. BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia has moved the petition before the Supreme Court and sought a CBI investigation into the case

24 Aug, 12:33 (IST)

Fodder scam: Jharkhand High Court asked Lalu Prasad Yadav to surrender by August 30. Lalu request for 3 months bail extension on medical grounds has been rejected by the court, reports news agency ANI.

24 Aug, 12:19 (IST)

Kerala Floods Case: Supreme Court order to maintain water level at 139.99 feet in Mullaperiyar Dam till August 31, reports news agency ANI.

24 Aug, 12:05 (IST)

Women's 10m air pistol finals: Heena Sidhu win bronze medal at Asian Games 2018. This is India's 23rd medal at the games.

24 Aug, 11:50 (IST)

Tennis Men’s Doubles: Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan win gold medal after defeating Kazakhstan pair in the finals 6-3 6-4 at Asian Games 2018, reports news agency ANI.

24 Aug, 11:09 (IST)

India defeated Pakistan 28-27 in men's handball group match at Asian Games 2018, reports news agency ANI.

24 Aug, 09:36 (IST)

Jammu and Kashmir: Body of a terrorist recovered, encounter continues between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag's Kokernag. 3 terrorists are reportedly trapped, reports news agency ANI.

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Congress President Rahul Gandhi addressed the Indian Overseas Congress in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday. Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to Germany, also addressed a gathering at the Bucerius Summer School in Hamburg on Wednesday. In a show of solidarity with Kerala flood victims, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan today has extended prayers and best wishes to the people devastated in the calamity.

Khan also put forward the proposal of humanitarian assistance in relief operations in the state. In the message, the Pakistani Prime Minister said, “On behalf of the people of Pakistan, we send our prayers and best wishes to those who have been devastated by the floods in Kerala, India. We stand ready to provide any humanitarian assistance that may be needed.”

Heavy rainfall alert issued for Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, Nainital. Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts for August 24th and 25th. A 14-year-girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Bhiwandi last evening.

Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag's Kokernag. 3 terrorists are reportedly trapped.

Some big developments that are expected to happen today are:

Indian rower Dushyant wins a bronze medal in Men's Lightweight Single Sculls. India has won 4 gold, 4 silver and 11 bronze medals at Asian Games 2018.

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