The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) today, August 8, issued a directive to the education departments of all the states and Union Territories (UTs), asking them to prevent incidents of corporal punishment and discrimination against schoolchildren during upcoming festivals, including Raksha Bandhan.
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08 Aug, 22:07 (IST)
84-year-old Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh's interim government by President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday.
08 Aug, 20:43 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Men's Hockey Team for winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, highlighting their achievement as a historic and cherished moment for the nation. Modi praised the team's skill, perseverance, and team spirit, noting that this marks their second consecutive Olympic medal. He expressed that their success not only celebrates the sport but also inspires youth across India.
08 Aug, 19:07 (IST)
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale announced on Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood may be restored, with assembly elections potentially taking place in October. Speaking at a press conference, Athawale mentioned that alongside elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand, an announcement regarding Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and elections could also be made in October.
08 Aug, 16:44 (IST)
A Delhi court has extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody in the excise case until August 20. The case, brought by the CBI, alleges Delhi CM's involvement in an excise scam.
08 Aug, 15:48 (IST)
The government will send the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 to Joint Parliamentary Committee for wider scrutiny, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said in Parliament on Thursday.
08 Aug, 13:44 (IST)
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 has struck Japan's southern region, according to NHK reports. Authorities have issued a tsunami warning and are closely monitoring the situation.
08 Aug, 12:57 (IST)
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, veteran Left leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister, died at his south Kolkata residence this morning. He was 80. He had been unwell for a while and had been suffering from respiratory problems that led to frequent hospitalisations. Last year, he had to be put on life support after he contracted pneumonia. But the veteran CPM leader made a comeback.
08 Aug, 07:54 (IST)
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday, August 8, announced that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will be welcomed and felicitated like a medalist. "All the respect, rewards and facilities that the Haryana government gives to the Olympic silver medalist will be gratefully given to Vinesh Phogat as well," Saini said.
08 Aug, 06:48 (IST)
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced retirement from wrestling after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. She announced her decision on X and wrote: "Ma, wrestling has won, I have lost. Please forgive me, your dreams and my courage, everything is broken. I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024. I shall be indebted to you all. Forgive (me)."
New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Wayanad in Kerala on August 10 to meet with survivors of the landslide that struck last month. He is scheduled to arrive in Kannur on a special flight, as reported by IANS on Wednesday, August 7. Meanwhile, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was poised to compete for gold in the Women’s Wrestling 50kg category at the Paris Olympics 2024, has been disqualified due to being found 100 grams overweight, as reported by PTI. Phogat, who had already secured a silver medal, will now leave the Olympics without a medal.
The Election Commission of India has announced elections for 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats on September 3. The notification, released on August 5, specifies seats across Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tripura, Telangana, and Odisha. Candidates must submit their nominations by August 26 and 27. In another development, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, Kavach, will be operational on major rail routes by March next year. Kavach on Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata Route To Be Operational by March 2025, Says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Additionally, the UPSC informed the Delhi High Court that it will communicate its decision on former IAS officer Puja Khedkar's candidature within two days. In Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has extended operating hours for various establishments to 1:00 am daily, aiming to boost the city’s nightlife. In international news, Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that the interim government will be sworn in on August 8, with an expected initial roster of around 15 members. Bangladesh’s Interim Government Headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus To Be Sworn In on August 8, Says Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman.
A tragic helicopter crash in Suryachaur, Nuwakot, has claimed the lives of five individuals, including Captain Arun Malla and four Chinese nationals, with the cause of the crash still under investigation. In Russia’s Primorye Territory, a missing light aircraft has been found crashed, resulting in two confirmed deaths. Former US President Donald Trump has announced a major interview with billionaire CEO Elon Musk, scheduled for Monday night, as per his Truth Social media platform.
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