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3-Storey Building Collapses in Kanpur
A three-storey building collapsed on Wednesday, 1 August, in Kanpur’s Hulaganj. Four people have been rescued, reported ANI. No casualties have been reported yet.
DCW Rescues 39 Girls Trafficked From Nepal
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) rescued 39 girls from a hotel in Paharganj on Tuesday, 31 July night, reported ANI. These girls were reportedly trafficked from Nepal, according to the news agency.
The DCW had earlier rescued 16 girls from Munirka area on 25 July.
11 Men Allegedly Molests J&K Girl
Three men were detained in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri after a girl filed a complaint against them alleging she was sexually exploited by 11 men over a period of 8 months, reported ANI.
Eight People Arrested In a Joint-Operation in Jharkhand
Eight people were arrested from Kulburu & Khunti in a joint operation by Jharkhand Police & Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Arms and ammunition were recovered from them, reported ANI.
Turkey's Erdogan Congratulated Imran Khan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan on his election victory, reported Express Tribune.
The two leaders reportedly exchanged “hope for the beginning of a positive chapter in the bilateral relations.”
Sensex, Nifty Open On a High
Sensex opened at 23.30 points higher at 37,629.88 on Wednesday, 1 August, while Nifty opened at 11364.30.
One Arrested in Encounter Between Police, Miscreants in Budaun
One criminal arrested in an encounter between police and miscreants in Budaun, reported ANI.
'We have seized 1 motorcycle and 1 revolver from him. There was 1 more criminal who escaped from the spot,’ Budaun SSP Ashok Kumar told ANI.
INX Media Case: Delhi HC Extends Protection From Arrest to Chidambaram
The Delhi High Court extended protection from arrest given to P Chidambaram till 28 September in the INX Media case, reported ANI.
SC Refuses to Stay Release of Fanney Khan
The Supreme Court refused to stay the release of Bollywood movie Fanney Khan as sought by film producer Vashu Bhagnani over the movie's distribution rights.
P Chidambaram Protected From Arrest Till 28 September
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, 1 August, extended protection from arrest given to P Chidambaram till 28 September in the INX Media case, ANI reported. The court also directed the Enforcement Directorate to file a response with regard to the money laundering case within 4 weeks, reported PTI.
BJP Booth President Shot Dead in UP
BJP booth president, Virendra Mishra has been shot dead in Gangapur, Bahraich in UP, ANI reported.
Amit Shah To Visit West Bengal on 11 August
BJP President Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on 11 August, ANI reported.
CBI Files Chargesheet Against Upendra Rai in Corruption Case
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday, 1 August, filed a chargesheet against journalist Upendra Rai and four others in Delhi's Patiala House Court, ANI reported. The case pertains to extortion and corruption. The court will take cognisance of the matter on 6 August.
Portion of Agra-Lucknow Expressway Road Caves In
A car carrying four passengers fell off the Agra-Lucknow expressway as a portion of the service lane caved in on Wednesday, 1 August, after heavy rains and accumulation of water on the stretch, News18 reported.
Delhi Court Allows Shashi Tharoor To Travel Abroad
Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday, 1 Augusts, allowed Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to travel abroad, ANI reported. The court directed him to furnish a fixed deposit receipt of 2 lakh before his travel that would be reimbursed on his return, the news agency added.
CWC Meeting To Be Held on 4 August
A Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is expected to be held on 4 August at Rahul Gandhi's residence, ANI reported citing sources.
RBI Hikes Repo Rate to 6.5%
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday, 1 August, increased the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.5%, ANI reported.
7 Killed As Speeding Car Rams Into Crowd
Seven people, including three women, were killed and three others injured in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu when a speeding car rammed into them, PTI reported.
Cabinet Approves SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Bill
The cabinet on Wednesday, 31 August, approved the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Bill during the Monsoon session of Parliament amid the deadline set by LJP and Dalit organisations, The Times of India reported.
Fire Breaks Out at Cold Storage in Delhi
Fire broke out at a cold storage at Delhi’s Britannia Chowk. 30 fire tenders are present at the spot, ANI reported.
Sensex Slips From Record High
Sensex slips from record high, ends 84.96 points lower at 37,521.62 as RBI hikes rate; Nifty falls 10.30 points to 11,346.20.
India-China Celebrate 91st Anniversary of PLA
A Special Border Personnel Meeting between India and China was held at Nathu La, Sikkim, to celebrate 91st anniversary of foundation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Mamata Banerjee Meets Sonia Gandhi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at Sonia Gandhi's residence in Delhi.
Trump Urges End to Russia Probe as Manafort Trial Enters Second Day
As the trial of President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort reached its second day on Wednesday, Trump called for an end to a special counsel's probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election that spawned the charges.
Manafort's trial is the first under Special Counsel Robert Mueller's 14-month probe. Trump repeatedly has sought to discredit the investigation, which is also looking into any possible unlawful Trump campaign coordination with Moscow.
The Republican president wrote on Twitter, "This is a terrible situation and Attorney General Jeff Sessions should stop this Rigged Witch Hunt right now, before it continues to stain our country any further. Bob Mueller is totally conflicted, and his 17 Angry Democrats that are doing his dirty work are a disgrace to USA!"
Noted Ghazal Singer Umbayee Passes Away
Noted ghazal singer and composer from Kerala, Umbayee, passed away on Wednesday at a private hospital at nearby Aluva, where he had been undergoing treatment for some ailments.
He was 68. He is survived by his wife and three children, family sources said.
The singer, who popularised ghazals among the common people in Kerala, had been undergoing treatment for some ailments for the last seven months.
Umbayee, with his unique style of singing ghazals, had a huge fan following in the state
Gas Ballon Bursts at CRPF Event, 27 Injured
At least 27 persons including 14 children were injured when gas balloons burst inside a CRPF camp here in Burdwan West district during a programme, an official of the paramilitary force said.
The incident occurred shortly after 4 pm inside the camp at Amarabati area of the city, CRPF Director General Vinay K Singh said.
He said 27 people including 14 children were injured and they were taken to a private hospital.
The condition of three was stated to be serious, the Singh said.
(With inputs from PTI)
Three Killed as Zimbabwe Troops, Protesters Clash After Vote
Zimbabwe police said three people were killed in Harare on Wednesday as soldiers dispersed stone-throwing opposition supporters who accused the ruling party of trying to rig Monday's presidential election, reported Reuters.
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