07 Aug, 23:28 (IST)

National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today, August 7, said his party would not enter into a pre-poll alliance with any party for the upcoming Assembly elections. "We will not enter into any alliance with any party, totally not," he said.

07 Aug, 22:00 (IST)

Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today, August 7, said that the interim Government will take oath on August 8 in the evening. Zaman also said that the interim government might initially consist of around 15 members.

07 Aug, 20:52 (IST)

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh today, August 7, told the Rajya Sabha that aound 12.52 lakh women dairy farmers have been covered under the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) out of a total of 42.48 lakh producer members, with significant participation of 30 per cent. The DIDF is an infrastructure development scheme, aimed to modernise milk processing and chilling plants, as well as enhance value addition.

07 Aug, 19:23 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Wayanad in Kerala on August 10 to interact with survivors of last month's devastating landslide. According to IANS, he is scheduled to arrive in Kannur on a special flight.

07 Aug, 17:47 (IST)

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya today, August 7, told the Lok Sabha that wrestler Vinesh Phogat was extended all assistance and training for her preparation for the Olympic Games. He also said that the Indian Olympic Association has expressed strong disagreement with the International Olympic Committee regarding this issue of the wrestler being disqualified.

07 Aug, 16:22 (IST)

A tragic helicopter crash in Suryachaur, Nuwakot, resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including Captain Arun Malla and four Chinese nationals. The helicopter was traveling from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi when the accident occurred. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

07 Aug, 14:35 (IST)

Amid the political unrest in Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh has said that it continues to remain operational and released helpline numbers for Indian nationals who reside there.

07 Aug, 12:25 (IST)

In a heartbreaking twist of fate for Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler will be disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she could not make the weight on the morning of her 50 kg gold medal bout.

07 Aug, 10:32 (IST)

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the Border Roads Organisation in the national capital. During his visit, he was briefed by BRO officials on infrastructure development along borders and capacity development initiatives of the organisation. The Army chief appreciated the efforts of BRO in nation-building.

07 Aug, 08:24 (IST)

India's installed renewable energy capacity has increased by 165 per cent over the past decade, rising from 76.38 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to 203.1 GW in 2024, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. Replying to a debate in Rajya Sabha on demands for grants related to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Joshi highlighted that India now ranks fourth globally in renewable energy capacity, with significant advancements in solar and wind power.

New Delhi, August 7: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the launch of the Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8), expected on August 15. The satellite will be launched aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, as confirmed by ISRO sources on Tuesday, August 6. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed grave concerns during an All-Party meeting about the worsening situation in Bangladesh.

The meeting was convened to discuss the implications of recent unrest in the neighbouring country. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that India is closely monitoring the situation, particularly regarding minorities in Bangladesh, and has heightened vigilance at its borders. Additionally, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs, urging for the safe return of students stranded in Bangladesh amid the civil unrest. India Monitoring Situation With Regard to Minorities in Bangladesh, Says EAM S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha (Watch Video).

On the global front, Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has dissolved parliament as of August 6 amidst rising violence and political instability. This action follows student-led protests demanding parliamentary dissolution and has led to further unrest in the country. In a related development, the US government has revoked the visa of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who recently resigned and fled to India. Hasina, currently under protection in India, is contemplating asylum in the UK. US Presidential Election 2024: Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz As Running Mate.

In the US, Vice President Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz her running mate for the 2024 presidential election, a strategic move designed to strengthen her campaign. In a noteworthy diplomatic gesture, Indian President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian award of Fiji, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations.