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August 8, 2024 4:43 PM

Russia Declares State of Emergency in Kursk Region Amid Rare Cross-Border Attack by Ukrainian Troops

In Russia, a state of emergency has been declared in the Kursk region as a rare cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops continued on Wednesday. Russian officials stated that at least five civilians have been killed and 31 wounded, including six children, since the start of the incursion. The acting ...

August 8, 2024 4:25 PM

IOA begins talks with Future Host Commission for 2036 Olympics bid

Indian Olympic Association has initiated the dialogue process with the Future Host Commission (FHC) about hosting the 2036 Olympics in India. This was informed by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in Rajya Sabha in a written reply. FHC is the dedicated body of the Intern...

August 8, 2024 2:11 PM

Centre introduces Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha; Opposition parties demand withdrawal of the Bill

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is being introduced in the Lok Sabha. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has moved the Bill for introduction in the Lower House to further amend the Waqf Act, 1995. The bill seeks to address issues related to the powers and functioning of the State Waqf Boards as ...

August 8, 2024 2:05 PM

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for 9th time in a row

The Reserve Bank of India today decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent for the ninth time in a row. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 percent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75 per cent. The Monetary P...

August 8, 2024 2:06 PM

India and New Zealand sign customs co-operation arrangement to ease trade between the two countries

President Droupadi Murmu held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Vinston Peters at Government House in Wellington today. Discussions were held on wide range issues including customs co-operation, traditional medicine and ren...

August 8, 2024 1:05 PM

Over 77% of Rural Households get Tap Water says Jal Shakti Minister

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the government has provided tap water connections to over 77 per cent rural households across India. Answering to supplementaries during the question hour in Lok Sabha Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said, Narendra Modi government has started this scheme in the year...

August 8, 2024 12:28 PM

Opposition staged walk out from RS over disqualification of Vinesh Phogat

In Rajya Sabha, Opposition parties today staged a walk out over the issue of disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar objected to the conduct of the opposition. He said the entire country including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Min...

August 8, 2024 12:23 PM

Opposition protests over rising prices of onion and potatoes

The Members of Parliament from opposition parties today protested outside Parliament over the price rise of onions and Potato. The MPs also demanded to provide legal guarantee of MSP to the farmers for their produce. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien, RJD ...

August 8, 2024 12:05 PM

Saudi Arabia criticises Haniyeh’s assassination during OIC meeting

Saudi Arabia has publicly denounced the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, calling it a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty. This marks the first official reaction from Saudi Arabia, to the incident that occurred on July 31. The statement was made by Saudi Deputy Fo...