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15 Aug, 2020 | 11:45:52 PM IST
The Congress' Karnataka fact-finding committee, set up to delve into the violence in parts of the city earlier this week, termed the incident as absolute failure on part of the home department and police, and sought a judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge.
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US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for change
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Man shot dead by suspected terrorists in Kashmir
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Bengaluru violence: One more dead
One more person, who was allegedly involved in the violence in the city, has died due to injuries in the abdomen, Bengaluru police commissioner Kamal Pant said.
Biden promises to reform H-1B visa system, eliminate country quota
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SPB continues to be on life support
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Suresh Raina follows Dhoni into retirement
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Congress demands judicial probe into Bengaluru violence
The Congress' Karnataka unit's fact-finding committee, set up to delve into the violence in parts of the city earlier this week, on Saturday termed the incident as absolute failure on part of the home department and police, and sought a judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge.
MS Done?
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Covid warriors will be first ones to get vaccine dose: MoS Health
"Our scientists are working very hard on it. Three vaccines against COVID-19 are in various stages of testing. And, if we do succeed in getting a vaccine, our COVID warriors will be the first one to receive the dose," the Union Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey said.
Delhi HC, district courts' functioning suspended till August 31
An official order, issued by Delhi High Court Registrar General Manoj Jain, said that the planning to open the Delhi High Court and subordinate courts will be on experimental basis subject to complete availability of public transport and to COVID situation in Delhi.
Manipur extends lockdown till August 31
New cases of COVID-19 continue to be detected amongst people who have no history of travel outside the state. The issues relating to the lockdown and activities that can be allowed were considered in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Biren Singh with the council of ministers, said a statement from the government.
TN has spent Rs 6,650 crore in combating COVID-19: CM
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Two crore families were provided piped drinking water in one year
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Gold smuggling: ED quizzes ex-Kerala CMO Principal Secy
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Delhi in far better than it was two months ago, says Kejriwal
"As far as COVID19 is concerned, Delhi is presently in a far better situation than we were 2 months ago. However, over 60,000 cases are being reported daily in the country. There are a few steps that we need to take now to further control the pandemic," he said.
Parents nervous to take their kids for vaccinations: Study
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Plea in Delhi HC against salary cuts of private school teachers
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Pompeo inks deal for US troop move from Germany to Poland
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Russia produces first batch of COVID-19 vaccine
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India has deepened ties with all countries in 'extended neighbourhood'
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
J&K: Rs 25 lakhs additional insurance for healthcare workers
On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced an additional Rs 25 lakh insurance cover for healthcare workers for working selflessly during the COVID outbreak.
'Hope Indian professionals are continued to be welcomed in US'
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Hopeful of maintaining peace in J&K: CRPF
Special Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu and Kashmir zone, Zulfiquar Hassan on Saturday said all the security agencies are enjoying good synergy and are hopeful of maintaining peace in the Union Territory.
Punjab CM calls for readiness to combat border threat
"While Pakistan continues to resort to firing every day, China, on the other hand, talks about friendship but remains a danger to our nation. The recent barbaric attack on Indian soldiers by the Chinese forces. India has always given Pakistan a befitting response, which is the only way to deal with them," said Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.
Pranab Mukherjee continues to be on ventilator support
- The condition of former president Pranab Mukherjee remained unchanged on Saturday and he continued to be on ventilator support, doctors attending on him said.
- They said his vital and clinical parameters are stable and are being closely monitored by a team of specialists.
- The 84-year-old former president was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on Monday and was operated upon for the removal of a clot in the brain. He had also tested positive for COVID-19.
Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall very likely over northwest India during next 5 days. Isolated heavy falls likely over Uttarakhand & UP during the next 4-5 days. Fairly widespread rain likely over Gujarat region on 15th,17th & 18th: IMD
Special campaign being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities: PM
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that a special campaign was being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities of the country.
- Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India's 74th Independence Day, Modi referred to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which was launched in 2019, said the campaign will be with a "holistic approach".
- "A special campaign with a holistic approach is also being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities of the country," he said.
Indian Army dogs Vida and Sophie awarded the Chief of Army Staff 'Commendation Cards' on Independence Day this year for their role in different operations.
This ceremony is a testament to the unity that our great nation has showcased as a beacon to the entire world. I congratulate PM Modi on his message of unity, in his speech today.
- Maulana Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, All India Imam Organisation
All India Imam Organisation celebrated Independence Day with a flag hoisting ceremony today.
We pray that like India succeeded in its independence movement, our own vision & policy of middle way approach will succeed where we'll have genuine autonomy towards people in Tibet. There's a wish & that has been vision of Dalai Lama.
- Lobsang Sangay, President, Central Tibetan Administration
Members of Central Tibetan Administration hoisted the National Flag today on Independence Day, in Dharamshala.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik hoisted the National Flag, in Bhubaneswar, earlier today.
He said, "Every life is precious for us and no individual will be deprived of COVID19 treatment, due to monetary constraints."
Russia starts production of COVID-19 vaccine: Report
- Russia has started manufacturing its new vaccine for COVID-19, the Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, citing the health ministry.
- Russia has said the vaccine, developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Institute and the first for the coronavirus to go into production, will be rolled out by the end of this month. Some scientists said they fear Moscow may be putting national prestige before safety.
I attended Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, today morning. It was very encouraging listening to PM Modi. We look forward to strengthening our ties. As India will be 'Atmanirbhar', we also want to be a part of it.
- Mohammad Imran, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal hoisted the National Flag at Judges' Field in Guwahati
PM of Nepal KP Sharma Oli called PM Narendra Modi. It was a courtesy call made by the PM of Nepal, he greeted PM Modi on Independence Day and both the leaders discussed COVID19 situation: Sources
ANI reports
Hope to complete Metro phase 2 project in Bengaluru by 2024: Yediyurappa
- Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday expressed hope to complete the Rs 30,695 crore Metro phase 2 project in the city by 2024, and said his government was taking measures to reboot "social and organic facilities" here to improve the basic infrastructure.
- He also said some "people-friendly plans" are being drawn up in about 110 acres of land near Byappanahalli Metro station, that includes growing plants with a wide variety of species with organic diversity.
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra hoisted the National Flag at his residence earlier today.
Telangana: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi hoisted the National Flag at Madina Circle in Hyderabad earlier today
Kozhikode Plane Crash: PIL filed in Kerala High Court seeking immediate closure of Kozhikode International Airport and an independent & impartial open inquiry by a Court of inquiry headed by a retired judge, as opposed to closed probe by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
The petitioner has also demanded an investigation by CBI into the cause of the incident.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hoisted the National Flag at Gandhi Maidan in Patna earlier today.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant hoisted the National Flag in Panaji
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia wishes India on I-Day
Our sincere congratulations to the people of India, PM Narendra Modi, EAM S Jaishankar, colleagues at Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of India in Russia and Consulate General of India, Vladivostok on Independence Day: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
BSF personnel exchange sweets with their Bangladeshi counterparts in a ceremony in Petrapol, on the occasion of India's Independence Day.
Mobile internet services snapped in Kashmir as I-Day precautionary measure
- Mobile internet services were cut in the early hours of the morning as stringent security arrangements were put in place for Independence Day celebrations across the Valley, a police official said.
- Though the services were snapped as a precautionary measure, mobile phone services, which used to be suspended for the duration of the Independence Day ceremony, functioned as usual, he added.
Covid-19: Will not open schools in Delhi unless we are fully convinced, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Indian flag unfurled in Abu Dhabi
Ambassador Pavan Kapoor unfurled the Tricolour in presence of the officers and staff of the Embassy. Live webcast was shared with the community to enable all to join the online celebrations of 74th: Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
A government which is selling public sector undertakings, handing over railways and airports to private players and attacking everything from LIC to FCI, will that government be able to keep the freedom of this country safe? It is the duty of the government and every citizen to keep the freedom of the country safe.
- Randeep Surjewala, Congress chief spokesperson
Flag unfurling in Abu Dhabi
Ambassador Pavan Kapoor unfurled the Tricolour in presence of the officers and staff of the Embassy. Live webcast was shared with the community to enable all to join the online celebrations of 74th: Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren hoists the National Flag at Morabadi Ground.
Union Ministers Dr Harsh Vardhan, Jitendra Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and Prakash Javadekar hoisted National Flags at separate events in Delhi today.
Chinese Ambassador to India says, 'wish two great nations prosper together'
Congratulations to the Indian government & people on Independence Day. Wish China & India, two great nations with ancient civilization prosper together in peace and development with the closer partnership: Sun Weidong, Chinese Ambassador to India
Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute at National War Memorial on I-Day.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh & Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria present.
Delhi people helped decrease pollution by 25%: Kejriwal
Today COVID situation is very much under control in Delhi. I congratulate the people of Delhi. They have done phenomenal work in the past few years. In the last 5 years when pollution was increasing everywhere, Delhi was probably the only city where people helped decrease it by 25%: Delhi CM
