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Aug 8, 2024 1:23 PM IST
India News Live Updates: RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves House, says Opposition feels he’s unworthy
- Dhankhar said he would have to leave the House following an uproar as the Opposition demanded a discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at the Olympics
Aug 8, 2024 1:23 PM IST
India News Live Updates: Dhankar vs Derek O’Brien : TMC MP slammed for ‘shouting at Chair’ | Watch
- Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dharnkar also criticised senior members of the Opposition, saying that they are not taking note of O’Brien’s action.
Aug 8, 2024 1:19 PM IST
World News Live Updates: Pak national with Iran ties charged over foiled plot to kill politician in US
- The defendant allegedly travelled to New York City to hire hitmen to murder a politician or U.S. government officials.
Aug 8, 2024 1:07 PM IST
Cities Live Updates: Ajit Pawar launches statewide tour ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls
- The month-long first leg of the journey will span 39 assembly constituencies, marking the commencement of the party’s election campaign
Aug 8, 2024 1:03 PM IST
India News Live Updates: Afternoon briefing: Waqf bill to cause stir in Parliament; probe says MCD at fault in coaching centre deaths, and more
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Aug 8, 2024 12:55 PM IST
India News Live Updates: Haryana govt to felicitate Vinesh Phogat as ‘medalist’: ‘Champion for us…’
- Vinesh Phogat bid adieu to her international wrestling career, a day after being disqualified from the Olympics.
Aug 8, 2024 12:49 PM IST
World News Live Updates: NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for August 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024 12:40 PM IST
Cities Live Updates: Coaching centre deaths: Probe points to lapses, makes recommendations
- In his report dated July 29 submitted to minister Atishi, district magistrate G Sudhakar said the MCD’s building department failed to detect the misuse of the Coaching centre basement
Aug 8, 2024 12:27 PM IST
World News Live Updates: 4 Indians linked to Nijjar murder make brief court appearance in Canada
- There was little progress in the trial as the Crown, the prosecutor, continues to deal with procedural matters relating to sharing of material related to the case with the lawyers for the four defendants
Aug 8, 2024 12:26 PM IST
India News Live Updates: Indian visa centres in Bangladesh shut due to ‘unstable situation’
- Security situation remains tense as the country awaits a new interim government. Students and residents step-up to ensure law and order across streets.
Aug 8, 2024 12:24 PM IST
World News Live Updates: US president’s son faces new charges, Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman to ‘influence’ US agencies
- Hunter Biden faces fresh charges, prosecutors claim he had dealings with Romanian businessman when Joe Biden was vice president.
Aug 8, 2024 12:03 PM IST
World News Live Updates: Did Sheikh Hasina’s good economics lead to political disaster in Bangladesh?
- India is willing to work with the interim government as long as the interests of minorities and India are protected.
Aug 8, 2024 11:59 AM IST
Cities Live Updates: Bengaluru man arrested for allegedly extorting money from 20 policemen: Report
- The accused Ahmed was arrested by the police with all the evidence and remanded in judicial custody by the court.
Aug 8, 2024 11:56 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Shashi Tharoor’s message in Hindi for wrestler Vinesh Phogat: ‘System se…’
- Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement a day after she was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout in the Olympics.
Aug 8, 2024 11:54 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Sunita Williams stuck in space until February 2025? NASA eyes Elon Musk’s SpaceX for rescue mission
- NASA considers SpaceX for astronauts’ return from ISS amid Starliner problems; decision pending.
Aug 8, 2024 11:53 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Who was Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee?
- The former chief minister of West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away at the age of 80 in Kolkata on Thursday
Aug 8, 2024 11:52 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Donald Trump was ‘very happy’ with Tim Walz in 2020 because of…
- Despite Donald Trump calling Tim Walz a “excellent guy” his supporters slam Minnesota Gov’s handling of Minneapolis riots
Aug 8, 2024 11:39 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Congress alleges ‘polarization’ attempt as Centre-Oppn lock horns over Waqf bill
- Congress leader K Suresh said on Thursday that proposed changes to the law were being brought without any discussion with Muslim outfits.
Aug 8, 2024 11:01 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Will a desi President boost Indian quotient in US? Indian American weighs in on Kamala Harris as POTUS
- Indian origin entrepreneur Atal Agarwal, who’s been advocating for better immigration reforms in US, shares views on prospects of Kamala Harris as US president.
Aug 8, 2024 10:43 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former chief minister of West Bengal, passes away at 80
- Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, the former chief minister of West Bengal, passed away on Thursday at his home. He was 80 years old.
Aug 8, 2024 10:31 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Kamala Harris shuts down anti-Israel protesters at Michigan rally: ‘If You Want Donald Trump…’
- Kamala Harris hushes ani-Israel rally heckler at Michigan. “If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that…Otherwise, I’m speaking,” she stated.
Aug 8, 2024 10:08 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Sheikh Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed: ‘Can’t see, hug my mother…’
- Sheikh Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed expressed sadness for not being able to see her mother Sheikh Hasina after her resignation as prime minister of Bangladesh
Aug 8, 2024 9:51 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Explained: What is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
- Amendments come in wake of disputes across the country where waqf boards have claimed several properties as ‘waqf’.
Aug 8, 2024 9:43 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Kamala Harris-Tim Walz under fire for ‘stealing’ MAGA style with new plan: ‘Don’t tell Donald…’
- Kamala Harris and Tim Walz face backlash for camo hat campaign merchandise resembling MAGA style, sparking debate.
Aug 8, 2024 9:34 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Waterlogging triggers and traffic jams after heavy rainfall in Gurugram
- Significant congestion was reported from National Highway 48 (NH-48) towards Delhi and Sohna Road after three hours of heavy rainfall in the city