People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers and tanks during a military disengagement at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the India-China border in Ladakh. | Photo credit: AFP
India, China hold 31st border affairs meeting to resolve standoff at LAC
India and China had a “candid, constructive and forward-looking exchange of views” The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) will be discussed at the 31st meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in Beijing on Thursday (August 29, 2024) to “minimise differences” and find an “early solution” to pending issues, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Alleged audio clip of a call made from RG Kar Hospital to the victim’s parents surfaces
Audio recording of a phone call allegedly made by officials of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to the parents of The doctor who was raped and murdered After allegations surfaced on social media on Thursday (August 29, 2024), the hospital authorities not only spread misinformation but were also insensitive towards the bereaved patients.
Case filed against Mukesh and other Malayalam actors under IPC, proceedings to be conducted by BNSS
Malayalam film industry actors booked for insulting the dignity of women and rape The prosecution will be conducted under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), though proceedings in the cases will be governed by the Indian Civil Protection Code (BNSS). The appreciation of evidence in the cases will be done under the Indian Evidence Act (BSA), 2023, a law that replaces the Indian Evidence Act.
Kamala Harris says in first interview of her presidential campaign, ‘My values haven’t changed’
“My values haven’t changed,” Vice President Kamala Harris said on Thursday (August 29, 2024) when he was asked questions in the first major television interview of his presidential campaign along with fellow candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. CNN The Dana bash gives Ms Harris a chance to quell criticism that she has avoided an unruly environment, while also giving her a new platform to define her campaign and test her political mettle ahead of a debate with former President Donald Trump on September 10. But it also carries risks as her team tries to build momentum from Joe Biden’s exit and the ticket reshuffle following last week’s Democratic National Convention.
Aviation regulator puts SpiceJet under strict surveillance
India’s aviation safety regulator puts SpiceJet under strict surveillance The day came when passengers of the cash-strapped airline were once again barred from checking in for their flights at Dubai airport due to delayed payments.
Supreme Court accuses Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of ‘casting aspersions’ on court for granting bail to BRS leader Kavitha
The Supreme Court on Thursday accused Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of making “irresponsible” remarks The court is being “castigated” for granting bail to Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader K. Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case.
Pakistan invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad in October
Pakistan on Thursday (August 29, 2024) invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Council of Heads of Government meeting. will be held in Islamabad in October. Pakistan holds the rotating chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) and, in this capacity, will host the two-day in-person SCO Heads of Government meeting in October.
Supreme Court protects jobs of government employees whose castes, tribes were excluded from the Scheduled List
The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 29, 2024) protected the jobs of government and bank employees Those who got jobs on SC/ST certificate, but whose caste and tribe were later excluded from the Scheduled List.
Delhi High Court objects to Brij Bhushan’s plea seeking quashing of all proceedings in sexual harassment case
The Delhi High Court on Thursday (August 29, 2024) raised objections over the former chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and east Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghHe is accused of filing a single petition against the order framing of charges against him and seeking quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) and chargesheet and all other proceedings. Sexual harassment case Registered by several female wrestlers.
Nadda tries to calm anger in J&K unit ahead of polls
BJP President JP Nadda calmed the atmosphere by talking to senior leaders of the party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit Several were left out from the list of three candidates announced by the party. upcoming assembly elections In the Union Territory.
Hong Kong media outlet, editors convicted of sedition
Hong Kong pro-democracy news outlets Stand News and two of its former editors-in-chief were convicted of treason The conviction on Thursday is the first such conviction since the city came under Chinese rule in 1997. The verdict is part of a crackdown on free speech in the former British colony, which has seen China critics jailed or forced into exile following massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.
Sheetal performed brilliantly and qualified for the Round of 16
India’s armless archer Sheetal Devi finished second in the women’s individual compound open ranking round She put up a stellar performance at the Paralympics on Thursday to make it straight to the last 16. The 17-year-old, who shoots with her feet, shot a total of 703 out of a possible 720 to finish second behind Turkey’s Oznur Girdi Kuray, who set a ranking round world record of 704 points.
Former President Donald Trump calls for universal coverage of IVF treatment
Former President Donald Trump says he wants to make IVF treatment free for women if he wins a second termBut he did not explain how he would fund his plan or how it would work. “I am announcing in a major statement today that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment — or your insurance company will be obligated to pay,” he said at an event in Michigan. “Because we want more children, to put it nicely.”