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Soldier, 3 Militants Killed in Encounter in J&K's Pulwama
Three militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday, officials said.
The encounter began the previous night in Zadoora area of Pulwama. "One soldier, who was critically injured, has succumbed to his injuries in an encounter that started last night in Zadoora area of Pulwama. Joint operation (is) in progress," the defence PRO in Srinagar said in a statement.
(Source: PTI, ANI)
Ex-Prez Pranab Mukherjee Being Treated for Lung Infection: Hospital
Former President Pranab Mukherjee is being treated for lung infection and his renal parameters have improved, the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi said in a statement on Saturday. “He continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support. He remains haemodynamically stable,” the hospital said.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Inaugurates College, Admin Buildings of Agricultural University in Jhansi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the college and administration buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University in Jhansi via video conferencing.
(Source: ANI)
3 Dead, 9 Injured After Accident in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam
At least three people died and nine others were injured after the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Palasa mandal of Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh on Friday night. The driver of the vehicle has been detained and a probe is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Bihar Govt Announces 15% Increase in Teachers Salaries
Bihar Education Department announced 15 per cent hike in salaries of teachers and librarians working in educational institutes of Panchayati Raj and urban local bodies, starting April 2021.
Cong Writes to Facebook CEO Over Allegations of 'Bias' Towards BJP
Congress writes to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for second time in a month, and has asked what steps are being taken on repeated allegations about global social media giant's India unit being biased towards ruling BJP.
Source: BJP
8 Terrorists Neutralised and One Surrendered: GOC Kashmir
General Operation Commanding (GOC) Kashmir in a press briefing stated 8 terrorists have been neutralised and one has surrendered under two operations over 18 hours commencing from Friday, 28 August. GOC Kashmir said that based on very precise intelligence & hard work of JK Police & RR battalions, JK police was able to neutralise 8 terrorists, including one surrender.
Source: ANI
Tamil Nadu: Former IPS Officer Appointed Vice President of BJP
Former IPS officer Annamalai Kuppusamy, who joined BJP recently, has been appointed as the Vice President of the party in Tamil Nadu.
Source: ANI
GST Compensation Should be Given to All the States: Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a press briefing stated that Kerala stands firm that GST compensation should be given to all the states. It is a constitutional right of the states.
Source: ANI
SC to Announce Sentencing on Prashant Bhushan Case on Monday
Supreme Court will pronounce its order on the point of sentence against lawyer Prashant Bhushan in connection with the suo motu criminal contempt case for his tweets, on Monday, 31 August.
SC to Pronounce its Verdict on Vijay Mallya Review Plea on Monday
The apex court will deliver its verdict on Monday, on a plea filed by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya seeking a review of its May 2017 order holding him guilty of contempt for transferring USD 40 million to his children in violation of the court's order.
Source: ANI
Delhi Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Devangana Kalita
Delhi court dismissed bail plea of Pinjra Tod member and JNU student Devangana Kalita who is booked under anti-terror law UAPA, in a case related to communal violence in northeast Delhi in February.
Source: PTI