Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, August 29, 2018: Governor Jagdish Mukhi Declares Assam as 'Disturbed Area'

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of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” up to 6 months beyond 28th August 2018, unless withdrawn earlier”, said Defence PRO Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh to ANI.

India beat China 1-0 in women's hockey semifinals, to play Japan in gold medal match at Asian Games 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).

Jammu and Kashmir: Two policemen have lost their lives after being attacked by terrorists in Shopian's Arahama. More details awaited.

The airport became nonfunctional since August 14 due to the flood that devastated the state from August 8 to August 22. Initially, the airport announced that they will restart the facility by August 18, which was then extended to August 26 and further to August 29 as water levels continued to rise in the runaway and the terminals as well.

Bhima Koregaon Violence Case: Gautam Navlakha issues statement, calls arrests an attempt by the govt to muzzle political dissent.

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Mumbai Sessions Court denies remand of Sharad Kalaskar to CBI. Court asked CBI to apply for remand once Kalaskar's ATS remand is over. He is in ATS remand till 3rd September.

I have, atleast twice, repeated this sentence, how much does he know and when will he know? Can you compare a basic aircraft’s pricing with a loaded aircraft? Can you compare simple aircraft with a weaponized aircraft?: FM Arun Jaitley on Rahul Gandhi. 

Arun Jaitley says, "Every fact that they (Congress) have said on pricing is factually false. Mr Rahul Gandhi himself has given 7 different prices in different speeches with regard to the 2007 Rafale offer."

Quantum in defence is always large. Therefore, quantum doesn’t mean anything. Please produce a shred of evidence that Government of India has anything to do with any of the offset suppliers for any contract, whether under UPA or NDA: FM Jaitley on Rafale deal.

The Delhi High Court today said it will hear at 2:15 pm the plea of rights activists Gautam Navlakha, arrested for alleged unlawful activities after the Maharashtra Police submitted that translated documents of the case were not ready. Read Full Story.

Delhi High Court grants interim bail to Bhushan Steel Limited's former promoter Neeraj Singal. He was arrested by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). He has to furnish a personal bond of Rs.5 lakhs & two surety bonds of Rs. 2 lakhs each.

Bhima Koregaon Raids: The arrests are wrong if they are politically motivated, says Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande.