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Ballia: A journalist Ratan Singh was shot dead in Phephna village of the dist this evening. SP Devendra Nath says, "He was shot dead at the residence of the village head. It's being told that they had some old dispute. Investigation is underway. All accused will be arrested soon"

Kanpur: One police personnel rescued after roof of barrack in police line collapsed. The injured personnel has been admitted to hospital; rescue operation underway

Vaishno Devi online yatra registration & helicopter booking is available from 26th August to 5th September 2020: Ramesh Kumar Jangid, CEO of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, J&K

One dead and seven injured in the building collapse incident: Raigad Police

Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK): A protest rally was held today in Dadyal against human rights violations committed by Pakistan in the region. Protesters also condemned the arrest of the activist who removed Pakistan's flags from public place on August 21.

Republican party announces official renomination of Donald Trump & Mike Pence for President & Vice President of US.

I never say all is well. Have waves of the sea ever fallen silent, there will always be waves in sea. There will always be some discontent. Today we have addressed some issues. I think going forward the party will become stronger &more active: Congress leader P Chidambaram to ANI

It has been clarified, nobody made that statement. Nobody alleged that anyone was colluding with BJP: Congress' P Chidambaram to ANI on Rahul Gandhi's alleged remark that writing letter to Sonia Gandhi for reforms in party leadership "was done in collusion with BJP"

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman G Satheesh Reddy (file pic) granted two-year service extension by government.

No-confidence motion that was moved against Kerala government led by CM Pinarayi Vijayan defeated in the State Assembly.

TikTok says it has 'no choice' but to sue Trump administration over threatened U.S. ban

Delhi panel to initiate proceedings on Fb's 'inaction on hateful content'

Integrated Steel Plant Project of JSW with a capacity of 13.2 MTPA at Jatadhar in Jagatsinghpur district will come up soon. This was revealed during a meeting of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik with Sajjan Jindal of JSW through Video Conference today: Odisha CMO

State Govt has allocated land, water and power for the project. The project is being fast-paced to begin at the earliest. Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and MD of JSW Group said that JSW has plans to invest over one lakh crore rupees in Odisha in next 10 years: Odisha CMO

Supreme Court today reserved its judgement on DoT's AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) demands from spectrum sharing by Telecom companies.

Today at about 1850 hrs, A G+4 building collapsed in Kajalpura area of Mahad Tehsil in Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra. About 50 people are feared to be trapped. 3 teams of 5 BN NDRF have moved: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

Delhi: Congress leaders Manish Tewari, Shashi Tharoor and Kapil Sibal arrive at residence of Ghulam Nabi Azad

3 floors of a 5-storey building collapsed in Mahad of Raigad district; over 200 people are feared trapped. 15 people have been rescued: Aditi S Tatkare, Maharashtra Minister

A house collapse has been reported in Mahad of Raigad district; some people are reported trapped. Three teams of NDRF are moving to the spot: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

CWC asks Sonia Gandhi to continue as interim chief

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh today welcomed the unanimous resolution passed by Congress Working Committee (CWC), asking Sonia Gandhi to continue as party president till the next AICC session & authorising her to take whatever decisions needed: Punjab Chief Minister's Office

CWC authorises Sonia Gandhi to affect necessary organisational changes to deal with challenges facing the party: Resolution

CWC unanimously resolved to strengthen hands of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in every possible way: Party

Sonia Gandhi said,"Organisational issues are always addressed & process of constitution & reconstitution is continuous one". She said she doesn't hold any ill will or any other thought of any other nature against any colleague as she treats them as part of the family: R Surjewala

Sonia Gandhi in her concluding remarks at CWC said,"We are a large family, we have differences on many occasions but in the end, we come together as one. The need of the hour is to fight for the cause of the people and forces that are failing this country": Randeep Surjewala

CWC makes it clear that no one will be or can be permitted to undermine or weaken the party & its leadership at this juncture. Responsibility of every congress worker & leader today is to fight pernicious assault on Indian democracy, pluralism&diversity by Modi Govt: KC Venugopal

The CWC notes that internal party issues cannot be deliberated through the media or public fora. CWC urges and advises all concerned to raise such issues only in party fora: KC Venugopal, Congress Working Committee

There is freedom to express views but discussion should be held on party forum, not in public domain, members expressed concerns over it. Sonia Gandhi ji said everyone is family & has to strengthen party together.

- PL Punia, Congress on members' letter over party leadership

Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam (in file pic) continues to be on ventilator & ECMO support in ICU. His current clinical condition is stable and he continues to be closely monitored by our multidisciplinary clinical team: MGM Healthcare, Chennai

Enforcement Directorate (ED) attaches movable assets worth Rs.19.22 crores of M/s. Era Infra Engineering Limited (EIEL) under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in a bank fraud case: ED

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank reviewed various activities of NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) today and suggested creating a dashboard that must contain detailed information and contacts of all centres across the country: Ministry of Education

Members expressed faith in Sonia Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi & urged her to continue leading party, she agreed. Next meeting to be called soon, probably within 6 months, to elect new chief. Till then, Sonia Gandhi agreed to remain interim president: PL Punia, Congress Working Committee

TDP (Telugu Desam Party) leader & former Andhra Pradesh Minister Kollu Raveendra who is accused in the murder case of a YSRCP leader, has been granted bail by a district court judge. He has to remain in home quarantine for 28 days.

Centre extends validity of motor vehicle documents till December 31

Sonia Gandhi to remain Congress party's interim president for now.

Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria today launched a mobile application 'My IAF' as part of Digital India initiative.

Sonia Gandhi to remain Congress party's interim president for now, new chief to be elected within next 6 months. Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting has concluded after 7 hours: Sources

Three passengers who arrived at Chennai Int'l airport by flight 6E 8762 from Riyadh were intercepted at exit, today. On search 6 gold bars (116 g each) recovered from their pant pockets (2 each).

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane, today conferred the COAS Unit Appreciation to 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guards in recognition of the Group’s outstanding achievements in combating terrorism.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Chief and former Jharkhand CM, Shibu Soren admitted to Medanta hospital, Ranchi

HC seeks Centre, RBI response on plea alleging guidelines violation by Google Pay

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violated ceasefire along Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera Sector of Rajouri district at about 4:45 pm today.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to postpone NEET and JEE examinations that are scheduled to be held in September.

Leaders who wrote to Sonia Gandhi over party leadership said in CWC- There were some concerns for the betterment of the organisation, wrote letter to convey those. Have full faith in the leadership of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi

Normal life disrupted in Gujarat's Junagadh due to the prevailing flood situation, following heavy rainfall in the region

Mumbai: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team leaves Cooper Hospital, where mortal remains of actor Sushant Singh Rajput were kept

Defence Research and Development Organisation provides list of 108 systems & subsystems to Defence Ministry identified for designing & development by the Indian Industry only.

Delhi High Court directs the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to release the pension of its retired employees payable for the month of April 2020, by the end of August 2020.

Once they (CBI) start grilling Rhea & if she does not cooperate with the investigation or gives evasive answers, then the possibility of her arrest will also rise. I'm quite hopeful that probe is going in the right direction.

- Vikas Singh, lawyer of Sushant Singh Rajput's father

Union Minister for AYUSH Shripad Naik is admitted to Manipal Hospital for last 10 days. From today morning his oxygen saturation has dropped. A team of doctors from AIIMS, Delhi will come here & decide on whether to shift Naik to Delhi for further treatment: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to extend the validity of Fitness, Permits, Licenses, Registration or other documents under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 till the 31st of December 2020.

The DRDO will provide its support to industries in this development process. This initiative will pave the way for Indian Defence industry to develop many technologies towards building an AtmaNirbhar Bharat: Office of Defence Minister of India

Ghulam Nabi Azad used to call us BJP's 'B' team. Now, his party's former chief said he colluded with BJP by signing on the letter. Muslim leaders in Congress, who are wasting time, should think for how long they'll remain slave of Congress leadership.

- AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Rahul Gandhi never said it, neither in CWC or outside, that this letter (to Sonia Gandhi about party leadership) was written in collusion with BJP: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress

Supreme Court today declined to pass a direction to Centre to hold National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) 2020 at examination centres in Gulf countries, but asked Govt to allow students to come via "Vande Bharat Mission" flights to appear for the exam.

Rahul Gandhi never said it, neither in CWC or outside, that this letter (to Sonia Gandhi about party leadership) was written in collusion with BJP

- Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress

State Assembly passes bill amending #Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Officers & Members Emoluments & Pension) Act, 1956.; makes members of Assembly 'entitled to receive reimbursement of amount equal to fare of any journey abroad taken by air,ship or steamer for certain purposes'.

Closing Bell

Deputy Leader of Opposition barred from taking part in Rajasthan Assembly session