06:19 PM
Delhi Ordinance Bill: AAP issues three-line whip for all RS MPs
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) issues a three-line whip for all its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House on August 7 and August 8. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha tomorrow, August 7.
06:15 PM
Nitin Desai Suicide Case: Edelweiss issues an official statement
Edelweiss reported they are deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Nitin Desai under the tragic circumstances on August 2, 2023. “His death is a big loss to the Indian film Industry. In in accordance with the applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, this is to inform you that a First Information Report has been filed at Khalapur Police Station, Raigad District, Maharashtra against four. persons and Mr. Rashesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director. In view of this recent development and the media articles, we would like to place on record the following facts, which will establish that there was no wrongdoing of any nature.”n said the official statement.
ASI is doing a detailed scientific study of the (Gyanvapi) complex including all three tombs and basement. Work will continue tomorrow as well
– Hindu side lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain on the status of the ASI survey at Varanasi’s Gyanvapi mosque complex
From tomorrow, I and the Chief Minister are going to have a meeting with all the district leaders. As part of that, I am having a meeting with the minority leaders of the party today
– Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
Taking swift action, CM sent the ADG Crime there for investigation. Police took swift action and nabbed seven accused. CM has also directed that challan should be immediately presented against these accused and it should be ensured that they get punishment at the earliest. BJP MPs visited Bhilwara, they visited other places too. But why not Manipur? There has not been an incident as gruesome as that in Manipur in the past several years…PM should see the entire country equally and take the same kind of action everywhere
– On Bhilwara incident, Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi
03:12 PM
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena grants sanction for prosecution of six persons accused in a case of North-East Delhi riots of 2020
One person had died of gunshot injury at Mustafabad on 24.02.2020: Lt Governor Office.
BJP is diverting people’s attention instead of improving the law and order situation
– Congress MLA Geeta Bhukkal on ongoing demolition in violence-hit Nuh district of Haryana
The police are not allowing the CPI delegation of top leaders (to visit violence-hit Nuh). Hooligans, goons, miscreants can go freely, but democratic people who came here for peacemaking are stopped. We have decided to go back because we don’t want any confrontation
– CPI leader Binoy Viswam after a four-member CPI delegation was stopped on their way to visit the violence-hit areas of Nuh, Haryana
“Petition Praying for Modernisation of Airports by Airports Authority of India” states, “The Committee is of the view that whilst the airport terminals need to be comfortable and facilitate a smoother and hassle-free journey, they need not be overly opulent and the concept of gold plating of airports by the private operators should be avoided… The committee recommends to the Government to develop world-class standards but at the same time ensure that they are cost-effective and user charges remain affordable and competitive as compared to other airports in the Asia Pacific region
– Parliamentary Panel in its report
He (Ram Shankar Katheria) should also be disqualified from the Parliament. Law is equal for everyone
– Congress leader Kamal Nath on BJP MP Ram Shankar Katheria getting 2-year jail term in 2011 assault case
The survey will resume after lunch break. Presently, the study and mapping of premises under the three domes are being done
– The survey will resume after lunch break. Presently, the study and mapping of premises under the three domes are being done
The (Central) govt is scared of Rahul Gandhi. Surat Court convicted him and within 24 hours the Lok Sabha speaker disqualified him, but now Supreme Court has stayed the conviction but his membership has not been reinstated. I.N.D.I.A parties will meet tomorrow and chalk out the strategy
– Uddhav Thackeray Faction MP Sanjay Raut
The University of Madras is a shining example of gender equality. By investing in the education of girls, we are investing in the progress of our nation
– President Droupadi Murmu at the 165th convocation of the University of Madras
01:06 PM
Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed on : Elon Musk tweets
All proceeds will go to charity for veterans.
12:56 PM
Orange alert in Uttarakhand
Heavy rain on 8th to 9th August. Be cautious and take necessary steps to stay safe: IMD
My representative is present there…Rumours are being spread even for areas where a survey is yet to be done, that an idol has been found or a trident has been found…When the public sees this, there will be a frenzy…The administration should look into this, it is their duty to maintain law and order
– Advocate Mumtaz Ahmad, representing the Muslim side in Gyanvapi mosque complex survey
Unfortunately, a faction of the Opposition follows the old ways even today. They will neither do any work themselves nor let others do anything. The country built a modern Parliament building, but this faction opposed the new Parliament building. We redeveloped Kartavya Path but they opposed that too. When we built National War Memorial, they criticised it too
– PM Modi after laying foundation stone of 508 railway station redevelopment projects
Our aim is to make Indian railways modern as well as environment-friendly. In the next few years, all railway tracks will be electrified and trains will run on electricity
– PM Modi after laying foundation stone of 508 railway station redevelopment projects
Our government has given priority to the expansion of railways in the North East. All state capitals of North East will be connected by a rail network soon
– PM Modi after laying foundation stone of 508 railway station redevelopment projects
This year, Railways has received a budget of more than Rs 2.5 lakh crore, which is five times more than the budget allocated in 2014
– PM Modi after laying foundation stone of 508 railway station redevelopment projects
Modern railway stations will give a boost to tourism and economic activities. The government has also launched ‘One Station One Product’ scheme which will benefit workers and craftsmen, along with branding of the district
– PM Modi after laying foundation stone of 508 railway station redevelopment projects
Our aim is to make railway journey more accessible and enjoyable for each citizen
– PM Modi after laying the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across 27 states and UTs
