Delhi CM Rekha Gupta resumed her public hearing program, Jan Sunwai, amidst heightened security following a recent attack. Citizens gathered to present grievances, with Gupta assuring swift action. Security measures included frisking, CCTV surveillance, and a protective police ring. Gupta emphasized the importance of public service and resolving citizen issues, directing officials to address concerns promptly.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assessed flood-affected regions in Firozepur district, assuring villagers of full government compensation for damages. Mann, visibly moved by residents' concerns, urged patience and promised improved disaster preparedness. He directed officials to promptly address complaints and reiterated his call for increased central government disaster relief.
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has accused Congress leader Pawan Khera's wife, Kota Neelima, of possessing two active voter IDs. Malviya also targeted Rahul Gandhi for raising voter fraud allegations without due diligence, accusing him of endangering voters by revealing their identities. He further alleged that multiple Congress leaders hold multiple voter IDs, implicating Sonia Gandhi in the controversy.
The India Meteorological Department issued red alerts for multiple districts across northern India due to continuing heavy rainfall, forecasting flash floods and landslides. Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and other states experienced significant downpours, with Reasi recording extremely heavy rainfall. Consequently, schools in the Jammu Division will remain closed on September 3rd for safety reasons.
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai suggests Rahul Gandhi may expose alleged vote theft in Varanasi, hinting at a potential 'hydrogen bomb' revelation. This follows Gandhi's claim of an 'atom bomb' expose in Bengaluru and accusations against the Election Commission and BJP regarding vote manipulation. Modi's victory margin in Varanasi was notably lower this election.
Punjab has declared itself a disaster-affected state due to unprecedented rainfall and flooding, impacting over 1200 villages and displacing lakhs of people. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann compared the situation to the severe floods of 1988, appealing for national support. Across northern India, the IMD has issued red alerts, warning of continued heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides.
German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul is in India to discuss the Ukraine conflict and strengthen trade ties. Talks with S Jaishankar will likely address potential secondary sanctions against Russia, which could impact India's energy relations. Jaishankar is expected to reiterate India's support for dialogue and a peaceful resolution, a message previously conveyed to Vladimir Putin.
Congress refuted Prime Minister Modi's accusations of RJD and Congress members abusing his mother, labeling it a sympathy-garnering «toolkit» orchestrated by Modi himself. The party asserted that no Congress member would abuse anyone's mother. They criticized Modi for allegedly insulting his late mother by referring to himself as «non-biological,» deeming his language inappropriate.
Following heavy rain and floods, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to airlift nine pieces of heavy construction equipment to restore the damaged Kullu-Manali highway. Restoration work is underway at 12 completely damaged and five partially damaged locations on NH-21. The NHAI has requested assistance from the Himachal Pradesh government to expedite the process.
Kathua Police have dismantled an interstate drug trafficking operation that used drones to receive narcotics from Pakistan. The investigation began after 447g of opium was seized near the international border. Authorities arrested four individuals from Punjab and Kashmir, uncovering a network that smuggled drugs across regions and sent proceeds to Pakistan via hawala channels.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district continued a search operation in forward areas following a foiled infiltration attempt on Monday. Despite challenging weather and terrain, the joint team of the Army, SOG, and CRPF combed several locations based on inputs about suspected terrorist movement.
The Supreme Court questioned Tamil Nadu's defense of deemed assent for delayed bills, raising concerns about potentially overstepping into the governor's role. West Bengal, while supporting the opposition's stance against the Presidential Reference, argued that governors possess discretionary powers under Article 200.
The Supreme Court is questioning whether a man's death, ruled as suicide by authorities, was actually a murder. The court expressed doubt about the possibility of self-inflicted chest wounds with a rifle. It has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to submit an affidavit detailing the investigation, including the autopsy report and rifle specifications, to explore all angles.
The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals convicted in cheque bounce cases can avoid jail time by reaching a compromise with the complainant. The court emphasized that cheque dishonor is primarily a civil wrong, making convictions unsustainable once a compromise deed is signed.
A preliminary investigation revealed that dual cloudbursts, not a glacial lake outburst flood, triggered the devastating flash floods in Kishtwar's Chasoti village on August 14, resulting in 65 fatalities. A prior government study had already warned of GLOF risks in vulnerable tehsils like Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan, highlighting their susceptibility to sudden flooding events.
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that the flood situation faced by the state is more severe than that in 1988 and expressed hope that people of the country will stand by the state.
In Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, a road accident involving an Army vehicle injured five personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer. The incident occurred around 7:10 am when the vehicle skidded off the road in a forward area during a patrol.
Madhav Agasti has stitched clothes for Amrish Puri, Bal Thackeray, Pranab Mukherjee, Narasimha Rao, L K Advani…. He’s been a friend of Sanjeev Kumar, Dev Anand, Mehmood. Farooq Abdullah discovered his tailoring skills in 1984 and never left him. After 50 years, Agasti is still going strong and is full of stories of the people he met and dressed
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange declared victory after the Maharashtra government accepted key demands, including Kunbi caste certificates for eligible Marathas. Celebrations erupted in Mumbai as Jarange ended his hunger strike. The government issued a resolution on the Hyderabad Gazetteer and will form committees to verify Kunbi caste claims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched «Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited», an online financial platform, to ease fund access for «Jeevika Didis» in Bihar. He also transferred Rs 105 crore to the institution. This initiative aims to provide larger loans at lower interest rates than microfinance institutions, ensuring affordability and timely credit access through an online system.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded strongly to alleged abuses against his late mother during a Congress-RJD rally in Bihar, stating it insulted all women. He expressed that the people of Bihar shared his pain and condemned the remarks. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also criticized the incident, calling the language used against PM Modi and his mother «utterly deplorable.»
The BJP has accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of possessing two voter ID cards, prompting calls for an Election Commission investigation into potential electoral law violations. This accusation coincides with Rahul Gandhi's intensified criticism of the government, alleging «vote theft» during the recent «Voter Adhikar Yatra» in Bihar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, as officials said, marking his first visit to Manipur since ethnic tensions escalated in May 2023. In Mizoram, he is expected to inaugurate a railway line connecting Aizawl with Silchar, Assam, as part of the Act East Policy.
