LIVE News Updates: Arrested Hindu Army chief Sushil Tiwari in Jantar Mantar sloganeering, says Delhi police
Delhi Police says it has arrested Sushil Tiwari (40), chief of Hindu Army, in connection with the Jantar Mantar sloganeering case

Arrested Hindu Army chief Sushil Tiwari in Jantar Mantar sloganeering case, says Delho police
Delhi Police says it has arrested Sushil Tiwari (40), chief of Hindu Army, in connection with the Jantar Mantar sloganeering case.
(Source: ANI)
1,350 COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths in Karnataka
Karnataka reported 1,350 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths on Saturday, taking the total number of infections to 29,37,427 and the toll to 37,123.
The day also saw 1,648 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries in the state so far to 28,79,433.
We increased MGNREGA budget from Rs 60,000 cr to around Rs 1 lakh cr due to COVID, says FM
If in a district, more than 25,000 migrant workers working in the informal sector return to their native place will get benefits from 16 Central schemes for employment. In 2020, we increased the MGNREGA budget from Rs 60,000 cr to around Rs 1 lakh cr due to COVID: Finance Minister.
(Source: ANI)
Today's 138.8 mm rainfall in Delhi is the 9th highest in last 62 years for August
Today's 138.8 mm rainfall in Delhi is the 9th highest in last 62 years for August and the highest after 2007 for the month: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
(Source: ANI)
A delegationof 10 parties to meet PM over demand for a caste census, says Nitish Kumar
A delegation, comprising a representative each from 10 parties, is going to meet PM Narendra Modi on Monday over demand for a caste census. It is the desire of the people that there must be a caste census. I hope there will be a positive discussion on this: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
(Source: ANI)
Metro services will begin at 6:30 am on pink line, 6 am on magenta line on Rakshabandhan
In order to facilitate those travelling for Rakshabandhan, metro services will begin at 6:30 am on pink line, 6 am on magenta line, 5:30 am on red line extension & 6 am on blue line extension tomorrow: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
(Source: ANI)
Indian Army soldiers deployed at the Indo-China border in East Sikkim remain on high alert to counter any threat
Indian Army soldiers deployed at the Indo-China border in East Sikkim remain on high alert to counter any threat "I am ready to protect the borders of the country from enemies in every weather. I am proud of my training and skill," says an Army soldier.
(Source: ANI)
32 injured after a bus rolled down a cliff in Solan district, HP
Himachal Pradesh | 32 people injured after a bus rolled down a cliff in Barotiwala of Nalagarh in Solan district. All injured being treated at a local hospital: State Disaster Management Authority
ZYCOV-D is a three-dose vaccine for adults and adolescents above the age of 12: Dr Sharvil Patel, MD, Zydus Group
ZYCOV-D is a three-dose vaccine given on day zero, day 28th and then on the 56th day. This vaccine is approved for adults and adolescents above the age of 12: Dr Sharvil Patel, MD, Zydus Group.
(Source: ANI)
Efficacy of ZyCOV-D vaccine is over 66%, says Zydus Group MD Sharvil Patel
The efficacy of our COVID19 vaccine is over 66%, and its efficacy against the Delta variant is about 66%: Dr. Sharvil Patel, MD, Zydus Group.
(Source: ANI)
4.1 earthquake jolts Gujarat's Kutch
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Gujarat's Kutch district on Saturday, said the Institute of Seismology Research (ISR), Gandhinagar.
(Source: IANS)
All Indians are safe reports Afghan media
All Indians are safe reports Afghan media, documents being processed for evacuation.
(Source: ANI)
Heavy rain leads to waterlogging, traffic jams in Gurugram
A few hours of heavy rain on Saturday caused waterlogging in Gurugram, affecting the vehicular and pedestrian movementse.
(Source: IANS)
3 JeM terrorists killed in encounter
Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said on Saturday.
(Source: IANS)
150 people, awaiting evacuation reportedly kidnapped by Taliban, Taliban denies abduction
Ahmadullah Waseq, a Taliban spokesman has denied this report to a member of the Afghan media that reported kidnapping of 150 people including Indians.
150 people including Indian citizens, awaiting evacuation reportedly kidnapped by Taliban
Multiple Afghan media outlets report kidnapping by Taliban of persons awaiting evacuation from Kabul. Among them are reported to be Indian citizens. No official confirmation of this, more details awaited
(Source: ANI)
Delhi receives highest rainfall since 2009
Delhi received the highest rainfall in a month since 2009, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls across the national capital.
(Source: IANS)
Taliban co-founder Baradar in Kabul for talks on setting up govt
Taliban co-founder Baradar in Kabul for talks on setting up govt: official, reports AFP.
"He will be in Kabul to meet jihadi leaders and politicians for an inclusive government set-up," a senior Taliban official to AFP News Agency
JeM terrorist Wakeel Shah, involved in the killing of BJP leader Rakesh Pandita killed
JeM terrorist Wakeel Shah, involved in the killing of BJP leader Rakesh Pandita killed in today’s encounter at Tral: IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar
(Source: ANI)
40 kg heroin along international border seized in Punjab
In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police in a joint operation with the Border Security Force on Saturday seized 40 kg heroin along the international border with Pakistan in Amritsar district, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
IT Department has provisionally attached the Al-Jabriya Court building at Marine Drive
Mumbai | Income-tax Department has provisionally attached the Al-Jabriya Court building at Marine Drive under the Benami Properties Act. The building was also probed by the ED in an alleged money laundering case against NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal
(Source: ANI)
An Indian Air Force C-130J transport aircraft took off from Kabul with over 85 Indians
An Indian Air Force C-130J transport aircraft took off from Kabul with over 85 Indians. The aircraft landed in Tajikistan for refuelling. Indian government officials are helping in evacuation of Indian citizens on the ground in Kabul: Sources
(Source: ANI)
Man who had set himself ablaze in front of SC gate number D on August 16 succumbs to his injuries
Delhi | The man who had set himself ablaze in front of Supreme Court gate number D on August 16 succumbs to his injuries He and a woman had set themselves on fire in front of the Supreme Court
(Source: ANI)
IMD issue orange alert for Delhi, rain likely to continue
IMD issue orange alert for Delhi, thunderstorms, rain likely to continue
(Source: ANI)
Tree uproots at Mandi House as heavy rainfall hits the national capital
Delhi | Tree uproots at Mandi House as heavy rainfall hits the national capital, restoration work underway
(Source: ANI)
Heavy rains in the national capital cause waterlogging at Rajghat premises
Delhi | Heavy rains in the national capital cause waterlogging at Rajghat premises.
(Source: ANI)
India reports 34,457 new cases, 375 deaths in the last 24 hours
COVID19 | India reports 34,457 new cases, 375 deaths in the last 24 hours; Active caseload stands at 3,61,340; lowest in 151 days
(Source: ANI)
Commuters face difficulties in travelling through the waterlogged roads at AIIMS Flyover
Delhi | Commuters face difficulties in travelling through the waterlogged roads at AIIMS Flyover following heavy rains.
(Source: ANI)
17 more FIRs registered by Mumbai Police against BJP’s Jan Ashirwad Yatra over COVID protocols
Mumbai | 17 more FIRs have been registered by Mumbai Police against BJP’s Jan Ashirwad Yatra for violation of COVID-19 protocols. A total of 36 FIRs have been registered so far.
(Source: ANI)
Maharashtra: Missing Thane jeweller's body found in creek with hands, legs tied
The body of a 40-year-old Thane-based jeweller, who had gone missing on Sunday, has been recovered from a creek in the city with his hands and legs found to be tied with ropes, police have said.
(Source: PTI)
Two elephants electrocuted in Assam's Baksa
Two elephants were killed after they came in contact with illegally installed electric fences in Assam's Baksa district near the Bhutan border, a forest official said on Saturday.
(Source: PTI)
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