As per powers conferred under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” up to 6 months beyond 28th August 2018, unless withdrawn earlier”, said Defence PRO Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh to ANI.
Family members of Swapna Barman celebrate at their residence in Jalpaiguri after she won gold medal in Women's Heptathlon at #AsianGames. Her mother says,"We're very happy. Me & Swapna's dad toiled hard to help her in her journey. Today all our dreams came true." #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/oXMvTwornT— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2018
India beat China 1-0 in women's hockey semifinals, to play Japan in gold medal match at Asian Games 2018.
Python rescued by Forest Department officials in Alappuzha's Kuttanad. Sanjay Uman who was bitten while capturing the snake says, 'I am not scared of it. It's my pleasure to do it for my state in this flood situation' #Kerala pic.twitter.com/J30slhMUaC— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2018
Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested three accused in an on-going investigation of a case of fake Railway Recruitment Scam. Searches were conducted at six places in Odisha & West Bengal; application forms filled by victims & other incriminating articles were recovered, reports news agency ANI.
Swapna Barman win gold in Women’s Heptathlon event at Asian Games 2018.This Inida's 11th gold at the games.
India's Arpinder Singh win gold in Men's Triple Jump at Asian Games 2018. This Inida's 10th gold at the games.
India's Dutee Chand Wins Silver Medal in Women's 200m. This is India's 52nd Medal.
Five Arrested Activists to Be Kept Under House Arrest Till Next Hearing on September 6, Says Supreme Court, news report.
'There will be a protest at Jantar Mantar(Delhi) tomorrow by the Left and all progressive groups against the unethical crackdown: Sitaram Yechury, CPI (M).
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Tuesday announced an extension in the last date for filing the Income Tax Returns for assessees in Kerala, which has been ravaged by floods. The tax body has extended the deadline from August 31 to September 15 for those residing in Kerala. For the rest of the nation, the erstwhile deadline will remain
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Anatahan region, Northern Mariana Islands at 22:35 UTC ( Universal Time Coordinated)
Some big developments that are expected to happen today are:
The Kochi Airport will resume operations from 2 PM today after it was shut due to the devastating floods in Kerala. An encounter is underway in Anantnag's Munward. 1-2 terrorists are believed to be trapped. Police, Army and CRPF are carrying out operations. Mobile internet services have been suspended in the district.
Actor and TDP leader Nandamuri Harikrishna succumbed to his injuries after he met with an accident on Narketpally-Addanki highway in Nalgonda district earlier today.
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