09 Aug, 23:39 (IST)

A plane of VoePass with 62 people aboard crashed in a fiery wreck in a residential area of a city in Brazil's Sao Paulo state today, August 9. The airline confirmed the plane crash incident and said that 58 passengers and 4 crew members were aboard the flight. However, there have been no reports on how many people were injured or killed.Plane Crashes Into Homes in Vinhedo

09 Aug, 22:37 (IST)

The Wildlife SOS said that India lost at least 200 elephants in train collisions between 201-2020, or on average, 20 pachyderms run or knocked over on tracks. The Wildlife SOS also said that the Indian Railways spans 1,30,000 km of tracks across the country and there are around 150 elephant corridors spread in India.

09 Aug, 20:47 (IST)

In a major setback to the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), key leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas resigned from party posts today, August 9. Krishna Srinivas, who is popular as Alla Nani, sent his resignation to YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

09 Aug, 19:02 (IST)

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia walked out of Tihar Jail today, August 9. Earlier in the day, Sisodia was granted bail in Delhi excise policy case by Supreme Court.Manish Sisodia Released from Jail

09 Aug, 18:21 (IST)

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker met Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi in Parliament today, August 9, Bhajer was accompanied by her coach Jaspal Rana and her parents.Manu Bhaker Meets Rahul Gandhi

09 Aug, 16:49 (IST)

Air India today, August 9, said that their scheduled operation of flights to and from Tel Aviv has been suspended with immediate effect until further notice. "We are continuously monitoring the situation and are offering a full refund to our passengers with confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel Aviv," Air India said in a tweet.'Safety of Our Guests and Crew Remains Our Topmost Priority'

09 Aug, 15:10 (IST)

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today announced the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IOA president PT Usha said Sreejesh was both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership, including the Chef de Mission Gagan Narang, and the entire Indian contingent.

09 Aug, 15:09 (IST)

The Narendra Modi government on Friday set up a panel to monitor the current situation on the Indo-Bangladesh border, Union home minister Amit Shah said. “In the wake of the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, the Modi government has constituted a committee to monitor the current situation on the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB). The committee will maintain communication channels with their counterpart authorities in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals, Hindus, and other minority communities living there,” Shah posted on X.

09 Aug, 11:59 (IST)

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia received a major relief from the Supreme Court on Friday after he was released on bail in both ED and CBI cases linked to Delhi excise scam irregularities. In a series of powerful observations the court said the Sisodia is entitled to a "speedy trial" and that returning him to a trial court would be like making him "play snakes and ladders."

09 Aug, 10:33 (IST)

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country following the announcement of elections by the newly appointed caretaker government, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has confirmed. Hasina sought refuge in India after violent protests led to her resignation. On Thursday, a caretaker government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in to oversee the election process. Speaking from the United States, Joy informed the Times of India that Hasina is currently residing in India but will return to Bangladesh as soon as the election date is set.

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New Delhi, August 9: India witnessed several significant developments on August 8, 2024. Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024, announced her retirement from the sport. In a heartfelt message on X, Phogat expressed her distress, stating, "Ma, wrestling has won, I have lost... Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024." In response, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini pledged to honour Phogat with the same respect and rewards given to Olympic medalists, reflecting her significant contribution to Indian sports.

In other news, veteran Left leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has passed away at the age of 80. Bhattacharjee, who had suffered from respiratory issues, died at his residence in south Kolkata. Meanwhile, the Indian government plans to send the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny, according to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Indian Men’s Hockey Team Over Phone Call for Their Bronze Medal Win at Paris Olympics 2024 (Watch Video).

Additionally, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody in an excise case has been extended until August 20. On a brighter note, the Indian men's hockey team secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Spain, marking their second consecutive Olympic bronze. On the international front, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 has struck Japan's southern region, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Takes Oath As Head of Bangladesh’s Interim Government.

In Bangladesh, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of the interim government by President Mohammed Shahabuddin. This development follows the political turmoil in the country. Additionally, Adam Britton, a former BBC zoologist known for his work with crocodiles, has been sentenced to 10 years and five months in prison by the Northern Territory Supreme Court in Australia for his crimes.

Lastly, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, stated that she will return to Bangladesh once democracy is restored, accusing Pakistan's ISI of exacerbating the current unrest. In a related development, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of the ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, claimed that Hasina would return once democracy is restored and accused Pakistan's ISI of inciting unrest.