News Highlights: 'Complaint gross abuse of judicial process', Rahul Gandhi's affidavit contends in ‘Modi surname’ defamation case

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 to be tabled in LS tomorrow

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 to be introduced in Lok Sabha tomorrow. (ANI)

Stringent action against guilty: Haryana Deputy CM on violence

Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala says, "Haryana Govt took action over the incident in Mewat. Paramilitary was deployed and a permanent battalion of IRB is also deployed there. The situation is under control today...Peace meetings have been held and I believe that all of us should do our duty to maintain peace...More than 40 FIRs have been registered, over 100 people were taken under Police custody and more than 90 people have even been arrested. Govt is taking stringent action against those who indulged in vandalism and spreading violence."

CBI files corruption chargesheet against four, including two former Major Generals

CBI filed a chargesheet against four persons including two former Major Generals MV Bhat and KRMK Babaji Rao, for alleged corruption in the recruitment of 44 candidates in Survey of India by manipulation of their marks in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held in October 2002. (ANI)

2024 Lok Sabha poll strategy was discussed at meet with Karnataka Cong leaders: Surjewala

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala says, "A meeting of more than 36 senior leaders of Karnataka Congress, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, was held today...Both the leaders congratulated them for the manner in which Congress achieved a grand victory in Karnataka. But detailed discussions for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections were also held and some important decisions were made."

Road accidents cause damage of 3.14% to our GDP: Gadkari

"In our country, 1.5 lakh people die every year in road accidents. In 60 per cent of these cases, people belonging to the age group of 18 to 34 lose their lives, which causes a damage of 3.14 per cent to our GDP, and this is a huge problem for us," says Union MinisterNitin Gadkari at Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Delhi.

No financial crunch in Karnataka: DK Suresh after meeting Kharge, Rahul Gandhi

After Karnataka Congress' meeting with the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, partyMP DK Suresh says, "No financial crunch, everything is going on smoothly...Five guarantees' implementation is going on

Complaint gross abuse of the judicial process: Rahul Gandhi's affidavit in ‘Modi surname’ defamation case

‘Modi surname’ remark defamation case | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tells Supreme Court that he has always maintained that he is not guilty of the offence and that the conviction is unsustainable and if he had to apologise and compound the offence, he would have done it much earlier. The complainant, Gujarat BJP MLA Purnesh Ishwarbhai Modi, in his reply before the Supreme Court used slanderous terms such as 'arrogant' to describe Gandhi only because he has refused to apologise, stated Gandhi’s affidavit. Using the criminal process and the consequences under the Representation of Peoples Act to arm-twist Rahul Gandhi into apologising for no fault, is a gross abuse of the judicial process and ought not to be countenanced by this Court, Rahul Gandhi'saffidavit says.

Rahul Gandhi's affidavit also states that the case is‘exceptional' considering the offence being a trivial one, and the irreparable harm that accrues to him, as an elected MP. On the other hand, there is no prejudice caused at all to the complainant. It is therefore prayed for that the conviction of Rahul Gandhi be stayed, enabling him to participate in the ongoing sittings of the Lok Sabha and the sessions thereafter.

Anil Antony meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi

Newly appointed BJP's National Secretary, Anil Antony called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi today.

Mamata attacks Centre on debt burden

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, "...They (Central Government) only say that the debt here (State Debt) is increasing. They never talkabout the increase in their debt. Despite implementing so many development projects, we have brought down our debt burden

IMD issues Red Alert for Madhya Pradesh

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues Red Alert for Madhya Pradesh, saying that the state is likely to get Heavy to Very Heavy with Extremely heavy rainfall on 3rd August with East Madhya Pradesh likely to get Extremely heavy rainfall on 2nd August as well.

Rajasthan Police free to act against Bajrang Dal's Monu Manesar, Haryana govt will extend help: CM Khattar

Those found responsible will not be spared, says CM Khattar on Haryana violence.

20 companies of central forces deployed in Haryana, 14 of them in Nuh, 3 in Palwal, 2 in Gurugram and one in Faridabad, says CM Khattar adding that four more companies of central forces sought on Wednesday.

Kharge, Rahul meet Karnataka Congress leaders

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi hold a meeting with leaders of Karnataka Congress at party HQ in Delhi.

5 arrested in moral policing case in Karkala

Police arrested five persons on charges of suspected moral policing reported in Karkala rural police station limits on July 29. It is alleged that the arrested belongs to the Sangh Parivar. The incident occurred when the five suspects allegedly followed and waylaid a vehicle in which four male doctors and two female college professors from Mangaluru were travelling, at Kuntalpadi in Karkala. The suspects allegedly threatened and abused them. One of the women in the car informed the police, following whichthe cops, led by Karkala DySP Arvind Kallgujji, arrested Santhosh Nandalike, Kartik Poojary, Sunil Moolya Meeyaru, Sujith Saphaliga Telkaru, and Sandeep Poojary Meeyaru.

A case has been registered in Karkala rural police station.

(Manjushree G Naik/DHNS)

All about the Constitution: Omar Abdullah on SC hearing on abrogation of Article 370

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on the SC hearing on abrogation of Article 370: "We tried explaining to the CJI & his associate judge, our perspective of what happened on 5th August 2019 & what we are expecting from the SC. The CJI & his associate judge also raised several questions...This is all about the Constitution. About the country's and J&K's constitution...Whatever happened on 5th August 2019, was against the constitution of the country and J&K. We hope that the SC sees this from our perspective...We are talking about the Constitution & not politics"

Haryana CM promises compensation for kin of deceased in communal violence

Nuh violence: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar promises compensation for the kin of deceased in communal violence. He says those perpetrating violence will not be spared. He says Indian Reserve Battalion will be deployed in Nuh and adds that 116 people have been arrested so far.

"20 paramilitary forces have been deployed so that no unlawful activity takes place in the state...Six people's death has been reported out of which two are police personnel and four civilians": Khattar.

"I request my Muslim brothers to come forward and contribute towards 'gau raksha'. I appeal for peace and communal harmony. I request that people not spread misinformation through social media": Khattar.

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The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to ensure that no hate speech or violence takes place in Delhi-NCR amid protest marches over Nuh violence.

SC notice to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi over violence in Nuh

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi over violence in Nuh.

The apex court has listed the matter on August 4.

The SC was hearinga plea relatedto protest marches being organised in Delhi over Nuh violence.

Female cheetah 'Dhatri' found dead at Kuno National Park

A female cheetah 'Dhatri' was found dead in Kuno National Park today morning. A post-mortem is being conducted to ascertain the cause of death.

I.N.D.I.A urges President Droupadi Murmu to nominate two Manipuri women to Rajya Sabha

Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A on Wednesday urged President Droupadi Murmu to nominate two Manipuri women from different communities to Rajya Sabha.

A delegation of the Opposition also submited a memorandum to the President over their demand for PM Modi's statement in Parliament on Manipur.

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Rajendra Gudha alleges corruption in Rajasthan Cricket Association, says Ashok Gehlot govt planning to file false cases against him

Rajendra Gudha, former Rajasthan minister andCongress leader, readsome pages of a red diary and made allegations of corruption in Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA).

He also expressed his apprehension about going to jail and said, "Even if I go to jail, there will be new revelations in the diary. Corruption details are there in this diary. The red diary contains all the proofs of corruption done by the Ashok Gehlot government. They are planning to file false cases against me."

Bajrang Dal workers protest in Delhi against Nuh violence

Bajrang Dal workers are holding a protest at Delhi's Ghonda Chowk against the Nuh violence. Police barricades are in place to control the crowd.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has given a protest call against the recent violent clashes in Haryana's Nuh.

NDRF team deployed to rescue labourers trapped under debris in Pune's Indapur

An NDRF team has been deployed for rescue operation at a site where four labourers are trapped under debris after soil caved-in during the construction of a well in Mahsobawadi village of Indapur Tehsil of Pune district.

Delhi court to hear Jagdish Tytler's anticipatory bail plea on August 4

A Sessions Court of Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has reserved anorder for August 4 on anticipatory bail plea moved by Congress leader Jagdish Tytler.

SC grants two months of interim medical bail to M Sivasankar

The Supreme Court has grantedtwo months interim medical bail to M Sivasankar, former principal secretary to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.Sivasankar is an accused in the LIFE Mission money-laundering case.

Six people killed in Nuh violence, says CM Manohar Lal Khattar

"Six people, two homeguard jawans and four civilians, have been killed in violence. Several people have been injured. So far, 116 people have been arrested, we will take strong action against anyone involved. The situation in under control now," says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Nuh violence.

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court led by CJI D Y Chandrachud has commenced hearing a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Eminent art director Nitin Desai found dead in his studio

Eminent art director Nitin Desai,who has created magnificent sets for several blockbuster Hindi films,was found dead at his ND Studios in Karjat in Raigad district.Desai was 57.

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Omar Abdullah 'hopeful' of getting justice as SC to hear pleas against abrogation of Article 370 today

"We are hopeful of getting justice. We are here on behalf of the people of J&K with the hope that we can prove that what happened on August 5, 2019 was unconstitutional and illegal," says National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, in Delhi, ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370.

Fire breaks out in Hyderabad building, efforts on to douse blaze

In Telangana, a fire has broken out in a building housing a hotel and clothes showroom in the Habsiguda area of Hyderabad. Five fire tenders have arrived on the spot to bring the fire under control.

In Maharashtra, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) drivers on wet lease have gone on a strike at Vikroli, Mulund and Ghatkopar bus depots over their demand for a hike in salary.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah leaves for Delhi from his residence in Bengaluru for meeting with Congress leadership to discuss poll strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Poland rushes troops to border, Belarus denies airspace violation

Poland said on Tuesday it was rushing troops to its eastern border after accusing Belarus, Russia's closest ally, of violating its airspace with military helicopters.

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Heavy security deployed in violence-hit Nuh; section 144 imposed, mobile internet services suspended

China denies reports it obstructed G20 climate discussions

Reports that China obstructed discussions on reducing fossil fuel use at last week's Group of 20 (G20) meetings in the southern Indian city of Chennai are "inconsistent with the facts", China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

China regrets the failure to reach an agreement at the meetings, which was caused by the "interference of geopolitical issues" brought up by other countries, the ministry said in a statement on its website.

Typhoon Khanun kills one man, knocks out power to one-third of Japan's Okinawa homes

High winds hit power lines in Japan's popular tourist destination Okinawa, knocking out electricity to more than 200,000 households on Wednesday morning, as powerful and slow-moving typhoon Khanun neared the country's southwestern islands.