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West Bengal Teacher recruitment scam:
A Special Court in Kolkata has sent West Bengal Ex- Minister Partha Chatterjee and his close aide Arpita Mukherjee to 2-day ED custody till 5th August in connection with the SSC recruitment scam.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Police blocking road near AICC HQ
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Police blocking road near AICC HQ said that the this has turned Congress HQ and 10 Janpath into a Police cantonment is undeclared emergency. National Herald (Young Indian) office forcefully sealed. If public doesn’t stand with Congress against this dictatorial govt, results will have to be brunt by entire country.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Delhi Police blocking the road to AICC HQ
Delhi Police blocking the road to AICC Headquarters has become a norm rather than an exception! Why have they just… https://t.co/WsCdouA9WO
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) 1659527434000
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces a financial compensation of Rs 2 lakhs each to the next kin of the deceased, who fell off the 17th floor of an under-construction building in Gurugram, Haryana
National Herald Case: Police block the road to AICC HQ
Blocking road to AICC headquarters has become norm rather than exception, said Congress. Delhi Police said barricades have been erected and its personnel deputed to avoid any untoward situation.
Parliamentary committee on External Affairs Ministry criticises govt
Parliamentary committee on External Affairs Ministry criticised government over absence of ‘clear-cut’ policy on engaging with Indian diaspora, recommends bringing out document to serve as guiding principle for deeper and wider connection with the community.
Telangana likely to witness light to moderate showers over most places
Telangana likely to have light to moderate showers over most places. At times, there could be heavy to very heavy rains in isolated regions across western districts. Its adjoining areas are expected to receive light to moderate spells, informed Dr Nagaratna, Director, IMD Hyderabad.
OPEC+ to boost oil production by much slower pace in September than in previous months, at 100,000 barrels a day
Congress leader Salman Khurshid on National Herald alleged money laundering case
Regarding the money laundering investigation, Congress leader Salman Khurshid said we have clearly said that the matter holds no ground because there is no money. “If no money is involved, how can there be laundering?” he said.
PT Usha bats for bringing all competitions under National Anti-Doping Agency
Legendary athlete PT Usha want to bringing all competitions under National Anti-Doping Agency, seeks more focus on field of sports medicine and science to help players recover from injuries.
Salman Khurshid, on Young Indian office sealed by ED
Former Cabinet Minister, Salman Khurshid said, that the party officially address the issue. “Our spokesperson will speak. We will have to hold a discussion, we will do it. There is no reason (of sealing), the reason will come out. Nobody can hide and attack in this country,” he said.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Salman Khurshid, Digvijaya Singh, P Chidambaram and others arrive at AICC HQ
Additional forces of Police deployed outside the office and 10 Janpath – residence of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. ED sealed Young Indian office at Herald House.
National Herald Case Clarification:
ED sealed Young Indian office at the Herald House building in Delhi as no one was available in the office during the search and thus they were not able to complete the search. The order reads that the “premises not be opened without prior permission” from the agency.
Strict action against hospital, refusing treatment under Ayushman scheme: Punjab FM HS Cheema
Punjab Finance Minister, HS Cheema on Ayushman scheme stopped in PGI Chandigarh said that the Ayushman Bharat’s agreement was canceled by previous government in December but we’re running it on trust board. “Scheme is ongoing, will continue. Any hospital refusing treatment to be taken strict action against,” he said.
PM to inaugurate Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital on Aug 4
PM Narendra Modi will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of various projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur in Valsad, Gujarat on 4th August at 4:30pm via video conferencing. PM will inaugurate Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital at Dharampur, where Modi will also lay the foundation stone of the Shrimad Rajchandra Centre of Excellence for Women and Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Hospital, announced PMO.
Rajya Sabha passes the National Anti-Doping Bill
Rajya Sabha passed the National Anti-Doping Bill unanimously by voice vote with all the Opposition and treasury benches positively participating in a nearly 4-hour discussion on it.
Lok Sabha adjourns to meet again tomorrow, August 4 at 11:00am
Sugarcane to be Rs 305/quintal for sugar season 2022-23
Cabinet approved Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for sugar season 2022-23 (October – September) at Rs 305/quintal.
National Herald Case: Notice reads “premises not be opened without prior permission”
Enforcement Directorate ‘temporarily seals’ premises of Young Indian company in National Herald office in Delhi.
The world needs to exemplify the courage of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, travelling despite so much hue and cry by Chinese media and leadership. We need to stand up and show solidarity with the wrongdoings of China
– Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Dy Speaker of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile
SC asks stakeholders like Centre, Niti Aayog, Finance Commission and RBI to brainstorm on ‘serious’ issue of freebies announced during polls and put forth ‘constructive suggestions’ to tackle it, says no political party will oppose such handouts or like to debate it in Parliament.
Enforcement Directorate ‘temporarily seals’ premises of Young Indian company in National Herald office in Delhi
The National Herald case pertains to the alleged financial irregularities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and was registered about nine months ago after a trial court took cognisance of an Income Tax department probe carried out on the basis of a private criminal complaint filed by former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Subramanian Swamy in 2013.
ED seals the National Herald office
Additional police force deployed outside 10 Janpath, the residence of Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi.
Over 9.79 lakh Government post left vacant as on March 1, 2021
Over 9.79 lakh vacant posts in different central government departments as on March 1, 2021, informed Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh.
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on National Anti-Doping Bill, 2022 in RS
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on National Anti-Doping Bill, 2022 said that the Bill was passed by Lok Sabha, hopeful it’ll be passed here too. “With this, India’s name will appear among big nations like US, China, France or Australia, Japan, S Korea which will have their own law and dope test laboratory.”
Additional police force deployed outside the AICC headquarters in Delhi
The Enforcement Directorate sealed the National Herald office, instructing that the premises not be opened without prior permission from the agency.
Union Cabinet approves India’s updated NDCs under Paris agreement
- Union Cabinet approved India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under Paris agreement, incorporating PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Panchamrit’ strategy announced at Glasgow conference into enhanced climate targets.
- According to updated NDC, India now stands committed to reducing emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 per cent by 2030, from 2005 level, and achieving about 50 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
India’s space economy
India’s share in estimated USD 360-billion global space economy is approximately two per cent, announced Government in Lok Sabha.
ED seals the National Herald office
The Enforcement Directorate sealed the National Herald office, instructing that the premises not be opened without prior permission from the agency.
Chinese smartphone brands Vivo, served notice for duty evasion
During a probe pertaining to Vivo Mobile India Pvt Ltd, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detected Customs duty evasion of around Rs 2,217 crores. Show-cause notice issued to Vivo India demanding Customs duty amounting to Rs 2,217cr, under Customs Act 1962, informed Finance Ministry.
Ex-Indian Ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale on Pelosi visit to Taiwan
- Visit of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is one of the highest-level visits from US to Taiwan in last 5 yrs. I don’t think a visit at this level took place in near past. Obviously it’s causing tensions b/w US-China.
- China made statements that they don’t want this visit to go ahead but today’s geopolitics is characterised by competition b/w China & USA. So, the moment China said this visit shouldn’t happen, it almost became certain that Nancy Pelosi will have to visit Taiwan.
- That took place, she met all top leaders of Taiwan, including President of Taiwan. They had a joint press conference. It shows that US is fully supportive of democracy in Taiwan, current govt of Taiwan & will help Taiwan in case they have any problems with China.
- China has reacted and announced that from 4th Aug, there will be a series of military and naval exercises in Taiwan Strait – that is their way of saying what US did isn’t correct. So, it’s a difficult situation for both countries, the region and the world as a whole.
Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is completely justified: Penpa Tsering, Sikyong of Central Tibetan Administration
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is completely justified from the US’s point of view. China ratcheting up this as a major issue doesn’t bode well for future relations between the US and China, said Penpa Tsering, Sikyong of Central Tibetan Administration
Haryana: Gas leak in a factory, kills 4 workers, 2 serious, admitted to ICU
Gas leak in a factory in Industrial area, killed four workers, two serious and admitted to ICU. Labourers had gone down a 5 feet deep tank to clean it. It’s suspected that due to this 4 have died and 2 are serious, further probe underway, informed DC Shakti Singh.
The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022 passed by Lok Sabha. The Bill amends the Central Universities Act, 2009, which provides for establishing central universities in various states.
Personal data protection bill withdrawn after 81 amendments proposed
India’s information technology minister withdrew a data protection bill that has been under consideration for several years, a government official said, referring to legislation that has alarmed big tech companies. A notice calling for the withdrawal earlier said that reasons for the withdrawal had been circulated to parliament members, without elaborating.
RDG gone up to Rs 35,917.08 crores in the current FY
Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) of Rs 7,183.42 crores released to 14 States. Total RDG released to States so far in the current financial year has gone up to Rs 35,917.08 crores. States will get a total RDG of Rs 86,201 crores in 2022-23, according to Ministry of Finance.
AAP support Opposition’s Presidential candidate Margaret Alva
AAP MP Sanjay Singh announced, support for Opposition’s candidate Margaret Alva in the upcoming Vice Presidential polls.
30 Afghan Sikhs arrive in Delhi in the wake of rising religious persecution in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
At least 30 Afghan Sikhs, including men, women, and children, are scheduled to arrive in Delhi from Kabul on Wednesday as evacuation of Afghan minorities to India continues in the wake of rising religious persecution in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. These Afghan nationals left from Kabul on board Kam Air Flight number 4401. “We are grateful to the Government of India. The situation there is turning worse by the day. Sikhs are being targeted. Some of our relatives are still stranded there. We urge the government to rescue them too,” said a returnee.
‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’:
Union Culture ministry announced free entry to all Archaeological Survey of India-protected monuments and sites across country from August 5 to 15.
4,690 people booked under anti-terror law UAPA between 2018-20
4,690 people arrested under anti-terror law UAPA between 2018 and 2020, while 149 convicted under it in three year period, according to Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai data presented in Rajya Sabha.
West Bengal cabinet reshuffle
Nine ministers take oath in Kolkata – Babul Supriyo, Snehasis Chakraborty, Partha Bhowmick, Udayan Guha, Pradip Mazumder, Tajmul Hossain, Satyajit Barman. Birbaha Hansda & Biplab Roy Chowdhury are sworn in as Ministers with independent charges.
Two ministers of state with independent charge including tribal leader Birbaha Hansda also take oath in Bengal cabinet
Five cabinet ministers sworn in including Babul Supriyo in expansion of Bengal council of ministers
Transport minister Nitin Gadkari in Rajya Sabha
Govt looking at new technologies to replace toll plazas in country and new system will be introduced in next six months.
US aircraft carrying US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departs from Taipei, Taiwan
#WATCH | US aircraft carrying US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departs from Taipei, Taiwan (Source: Reuters) https://t.co/iCernfhUPk
— ANI (@ANI) 1659521416000
Agnipath Recruitment Scheme
Indian Navy’s SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) & MR (Matric Recruit) registration process towards the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme has been completed. 9.55 lakh Agniveer applicants including 82,000 women aspirants have registered: Indian Navy.
MGNREGA scam
Special PMLA Court Ranchi reserves order on bail plea of arrested &suspended IAS Pooja SinghalIn 1st week of July, court took cognizance of Prosecution Complaint filed by ED against P Singhal,her husband Abhishek Jha& 5 others in alleged money laundering related to MGNREGA scam
Minor girl allegedly raped in Sambalpur, Odisha
We came to know about a girl who was found lying unconscious near a food joint. The PCR rushed to the spot. She had allegedly been raped by four men. A medical examination was conducted. The FIR was lodged and the 6 accused are detained: Police
Lok Sabha adjournes till 4 pm amidst Opposition protest over price rise, ‘misuse’ of Central agencies and other issues
West Bengal SSC recruitment scam
Arpita Mukherjee, arrested close aide of former WB Minister Partha Chatterjee, brought to City Sessions Court in Kolkata.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi leaves from Taiwan after meeting Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, in Taipei
ICMR NIV Pune, VRDLs conduct approx 100 sample tests for Monkeypox
In statement, 17 Opposition parties including TMC, AAP express apprehensions about long term impact of SC upholding PMLA amendments
SC suggests formation of apex body to control freebies by political parties during election campaign
Monkeypox update
3 Central Government hospitals ‘operational’ for Monkeypox treatment in Delhi: Official sources.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw about transport sector
Transport sector is complex, especially Railways & metro. If we’ve to handle such complex system, we need technical education. We put forth concept of Gatishakti University for technicality, engineering & finance edu of railways, metro, highways, ports. The university will focus on five areas including transport-based courses, skill development, applied research, technology development, and transport economics
Ranil Wickremesinghe thanks India for being the supporter in difficult times
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe thanked India, saying the closest neighbour has given ‘a breath of life’ to the country that was economically ailing with major shortages of essential items such as food, fuel, medicine and many more.
China: Three killed in a knife attack
Three people were killed and six others injured in a knife attack at a kindergarten in southeast China’s Jianxi province. A “gangster wearing a cap and mask” stormed the private kindergarten in Anfu county, police said. The 48-year-old suspect is still at large: AFP News Agency
Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan will have “serious implications” for regional peace: Pakistan
Lending its support to its all-weather ally China, Pakistan on Wednesday said US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan will have “serious implications” for regional peace and stability. Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday night disregarding China’s stern warnings. She is the highest-ranking US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years. After Pelosi’s arrival in Taiwan, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong statement, saying that her visit is a “serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-US joint communiques”.
Most Asian markets rise but Taiwan fears keep confidence in check
Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday after the previous day’s reverse, though traders remained on edge after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which has further strained China-US ties and raised concerns about the long-term impact on the global outlook. The highest profile trip to the island in 25 years by a US politician was met with condemnation from Beijing, which warned of serious economic and military consequences.
