Today’s News (10th Aug 2021, Tuesday)
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Today’s News (10th Aug 2021, Tuesday)
by Annadatha Venkata Murali Manohar
Tokyo Olympics
Olympics' Indian medallists - Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men's hockey team were felicitated at Ashoka Hotel by Anurag Thakur & Kiren Rijiju
‘In Tokyo, India discovered: Results show the goal of putting the country in Olympic top ten is feasible’: M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India
Pani Puri is the best street food for athletes, says Olympic gold winner Neeraj Chopra
India finishes 48th, best in four decades, 33rd in terms of overall medals won
‘He hugged me and said sorry brother’: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya on being bitten by Kazakh wrestler
I will start afresh in every aspect for Paris 2024: Lovlina Borgohain
Parents will now see a future for their kids in hockey, says PR Sreejish
Frenzy, chaos as history-making Indian Olympic contingent returns from Tokyo; Proud fans welcome gold medallist Neeraj Chopra with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' chant
India lays out red carpet for Olympics heroes; felicitated in grand ceremony by government
My body was in pain day after Olympic gold but it was worth it: Neeraj Chopra
Headlines
UNSC meeting: PM Modi outlines 5 Principles on Maritime Security Strategy, mentions India's Vision 'SAGAR'; Shun Maritime Trade barriers, combat threats
234 Scientists read 14,000+ Research Papers to write the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It's the Climate Report
After anti-Muslim slogans at Delhi Rally, cops move to question suspects; cops initiated the process to arrest them
PM Modi to chair UNSC debate on Maritime Security
India-led UNSC meet snubs China, backs Law of Sea convention
PM Modi transfers about Rs. 19,500 crore to over 9.75 crore farmers under PM-KISAN
Rajya Sabha approves bill to end all retrospective taxation
Nirav Modi gets nod to appeal extradition to India on grounds of mental health, suicide risk
At Sibal dinner, opposition discusses Congress revamp
Ministry of Road Transport: Total number of road accidents due to potholes in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 stood at 6,424; 9,423; 4,869 and 4,775, respectively
With rivers Ganga and Yamuna flowing above the danger-mark, floods have displaced hundreds in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj
Chhattisgarh gets 10 national awards for procurement, processing and marketing of forest produce
Telangana CM greets tribals, promises permanent solution to Podu land issue
Telangana: 6.5 crore-year-old basalt columns discovered in Adilabad forest
Assam-Mizoram border row: Peace restored, but disputes can't be resolved overnight, says Assam CM
IMD: Many parts of north and northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to receive fairly widespread to widespread rains over the next 5 days
Lookout Notice Issued against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in Extortion Case registered against the officials in Thane
Nirav Modi Appeal allowed over mental health as a basis for refusing extradition to India; claim earlier rejected
IIT Jodhpur develops Low-Cost water purification, Treatment Unit for Schools in rural Rajasthan
India's 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant returned to shore after completing its maiden sea voyage
30 ITBP troopers seek redeployment in Afghanistan; Delhi High Court says ‘amazed’ that anyone would be keen to go back there despite the dangerous situation, junks their plea
Illegal NSCN-IM camp busted along Assam-Nagaland border, 4 militants nabbed; NIA raids over 50 locations in J&K in terror funding case
Terrorists shoot dead J&K BJP sarpanch, wife at home
For the 1st time, Indo-Tibetan Border Police inducted 2 women officers in combat; passing-out parade for a total of 53 young officers was held in Mussoorie
NEET could be held twice a year, talks on multiple sessions for Medical Entrance not over yet
Days after CJI Ramana's Reprimand, CBI arrests 5 for posting Defamatory Content against Judges; CJI said that the agencies "do not respond" when lower court judges complain about threats
Reprieve for Dr Kafeel Khan as UP withdraws re-inquiry against Paediatrician, informs Allahabad HC
IMD: Intensity of rainfall likely to increase in West Bengal, Sikkim during Aug 11-12 as the monsoon trough has shifted close to the foothills; Floods continue to wreck havoc in North India
Lots of questions, no clear answers: Make no mistake, Pegasus is just the tip of the iceberg
Ministry of Defence says no transaction with Pegasus spyware maker NSO
Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs see 17% jump in 2 years
Jharkhand judge death: Supreme Court not happy with CBI’s ‘sealed cover’ report
Amid Opposition protests, Lok Sabha passes three bills in quick time without any discussion
Opposition makes exception to its Pegasus stand, will join talks on OBC quota bill
Eatala Rajender dares CM K Chandrasekhar Rao to fight Huzurabad poll
Withdraw P-G medical education regulations bill, says IMA
Australia flags democracies trade swing from China to India
Kerala to celebrate Onam virtually this year due to rise in Covid-19 cases
122 sitting, ex-legislators facing laundering cases, ED tells SC
SC refuses to intervene on plea against making vaccine must
Flight to London from Kochi to resume on August 18
UN’s ‘code red’ warning: Global temperature likely to rise 1.5°C in 20 years
Financial & Business News
BJP got ₹ 2,555 Cr from Electoral Bonds in 2019-20, 76% of Total; 75% jump on the 1,450Cr it received in 2020; over five times of Congress
SC upholds CCI probe into Amazon, Flipkart
Auto retail grows 34% year-on-year in July but still lags pre-pandemic sales levels; Ahead of XUV 700 launch, Mahindra showcases new corporate logo
Skoda sees strong India sales in July
After 5G, Tatas gear up for chip manufacturing
ICRA: Satellite communication user base may rise to 1.5-2 million by 2025 subject to easier operating environment
Wait for Tesla cars to end very soon? India mulls big tax cut to bring home the king of EVs
After loan scam, fraudsters from China now bring investment apps
Bankers in a huddle as court rulings threaten over $6BN in loans; negotiations were taking place to try to limit potentially severe consequences
Mumbai: Prestige Group to invest over Rs 3,500Cr to develop 7 mln sq ft office space in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Turf View at Mahalakshmi
Axis My India plans to invest Rs 500 crore in tech platform with focus on two-way communication problem solving, to connect 25 crore households
India's power consumption up 9.3% to 28.08BN units in 1st Aug week; India exports 8Lac Tons coal to neighboring countries in FY'21; OMCs leave petrol prices unchanged as global crude oil prices decline
More electric vehicles hit the road in 7 months than all of last year; inflection point is the price parity between EV and conventional engine vehicles
Automobile retail sales in fast lane in July as Covid-19 restrictions ease
Oyo shortlists investment banks for $1.2 billion IPO: Report
Sensex rises 125 points; Nifty ends above 16,250
India considering sharp import tax cuts on EVs after Tesla lobbying, say sources
Amazon, Catamaran to end Cloudtail joint venture next year
Retail holdings rise to all-time high of 7.18% in Q1: Report
Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has delivered a split verdict over PNB Housing Finance’s Rs. 40,000 crore ($5.4 billion) share allocation to a group of investors led by Carlyle Group, a judgements seen by Reuters showed
New Delhi: At 7.7 crore, traffic challans up four times in 23 months
Corona Updates
World: 204,089,191; Active 16,500,550 (8.08%); Recovery 183,273,187 (89.80%); Vaccinated 4.46BN
India: 31,997,017; Active 394,919 (1.23%); Recovery 31,173,383 (97.43%); Vaccinated 508.66MN
Foreign Nationals can now get vaccinated in India, Register on CoWin using Passport as ID document
Top Scientist Dr Vipin Srivastava who predicted 3rd wave postulated based on daily death load (DDL), has not only persisted since July 4, but has also gotten worse in recent weeks
US study modified Tapeworm Drug may help treat Covid-19, but they tend to be gut-restricted and can have toxicity issues
Top Health Official says US 'Failing on Covid', Fauci warns of incoming 'Deadlier than Delta' Variant; China reports more Covid-19 cases due to Delta variant, some cities kick off New Tests
Mumbai Local Trains to start from Aug 15 for fully jabbed; want to visit Kerala shops, Banks? Get jabbed or carry Negative RTPCR Report from Aug 11; Noolpuzha, First Tribal Panchayat in Kerala to achieve complete vaccination
Kumbh Covid Testing Scam: Days after raids, SIT Team to arrive in Noida to arrest accused couple
UK eases Travel Restrictions for travellers from India; Once lagging, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations; US sees alarming surge in Delta variant cases, Children scramble to find ICU beds
Beyond Delta, Scientists are watching New Covid variants - Lamba on the wane; B.1.621 (Colombia), the one to watch for
Bharat Biotech’s US and Canada partner Ocugen Inc said it has submitted all the requisite data of indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin to Canadian authorities and the application is under ‘active review’ of Health Canada
Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
Now, get Covid vaccine certificate on WhatsApp in 3 easy steps
Uddhav Thackeray warns of lockdown if Maharashtra sees rise in Covid infections, reports
Nine Russian coronavirus patients die after oxygen supply malfunctions
China reports more Covid-19 cases while some cities kick off new tests
Covid-19: China punishes 30 officials for pandemic failing
Hyderabad at sixth spot in vaccination drive as Bengaluru, Delhi march ahead
Telangana: Policy to help kids orphaned by Covid deaths soon
India reports 26,000 cases, lowest since March 16
Bengaluru sees 47% increase in containment zones in past 10 days
State News
Fearless, Justice P Kesava Rao of Telangana high court raised the bar for judicial uprightness
Delhi: 5 arrested for taking away jewels from shop by posing as CBI officials
Delhi: Class 10 to 12 students can visit schools from Monday for admission, board practical
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant employees try to block Sitharaman's convoy
Woman officer throws sand at senior in Andhra Pradesh, alleges harassment
Telangana: Nine women in jail, three with their infants
Telangana: Soon, a Shilparamam at Warangal Fort
Artists put up show to help weavers in Telangana hit by pandemic
Telangana: Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project cost pegged at Rs. 1.15 lakh-crore
Telangana: Ex-IPS Praveen Kumar to join BSP, says will work for social justice in complete form
TRS minister apologises after remarks against MPP
Emergency works on hold as Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation delays payments
Two men held for running Chinese investment fraud in Hyderabad
Tollywood celebs laud Neeraj Chopra for winning gold at Tokyo Olympics
Netizens laud Lara Dutta for her transformation as Indira Gandhi in 'BellBottom'
Sanjay Raut: Unless 50 per cent cap relaxed, Maratha quota can’t be restored
Body of Mumbai student who drowned in Haridwar recovered, two others remain untraced
Lucknow University receives record number of applications, increase of over 8 per cent compared to last year, for UG admissions
Haryana paper leak: Congress’ Surjewala demands HC-monitored CBI
All students who wrote 10th exam pass: Karnataka minister
DU must develop infrastructure before increasing the seats
Mahesh Babu called the ‘nicest superstar’ by Minister KTR on his birthday
‘Itni Shakti Hame Dena Daata’ singer Pushpa Pagdhare is living in penuary
Juhi Chawla on 5G case being a publicity stunt
Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas’ #SSMB28 team revealed: Pooja Hegde on-board
Jr NTR takes over the social media handle of RRR
Cluster system to be initiated in nine Hyderabad systems
160 pvt junior colleges shut shop amid pandemic year
New-age cyber cons target high-profile persons in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Nigerian held for Rs 51L fraud
Chiru seeks MAA polls to end mudslinging
Man with 12 challans sets bike ablaze after cops tell him to pay up
Malayalam TV Actress Sharanya Sasi passes away at 35 after battling cancer for 10 years, friends, colleagues mourn her demise
Kuwait News
KC KKPL Player Reni Jacob had a cardiac arrest whilst fielding last night during the match, passes away
Kuwait sends reinforcements to Greece as wildfires roar
French FM: Kuwaiti tourists must submit vaccination certificate to enter facilities
Amb to France urges Kuwaitis to comply with health restrictions
GCC chief underlines importance of maintaining focus on resolving Yemeni crisis
MOH: High turnout to receive anti-virus vaccine during Hijri New Year Holiday
Future of 4,000 students ‘bleak’ due to Fahaheel National School closure
Kuwait lists 519 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths; Covid-19 cases down by 74.6%
Mobile internet in Kuwait cheapest in the world
Belly Dance training centre closed down
Decrease in number of Kuwaitis awaiting jobs
It looks like the issue of expatriate workers who are 60 years and above and holding only high school diploma or below has returned to the fore again: Al-Rai
Fishermen’s Union calls to issue permits to bring in new workers
Kuwait Mosafer App optional for returning citizens
Stranded teachers with expired residences to return to Kuwait soon
International News
Nagasaki marks 76th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the Japanese city
Canada border reopens for fully vaccinated US citizens
Iran New President Ebrahim Raisi tells Emmanuel Macron Nuclear Talks must guarantee Iran's 'Rights'
Pakistan to Host Regional Conference on Afghanistan, Russia and China likely to attend; concern over Taliban resurgence
Russia evacuates 2 villages in Siberia because of wildfires where 155 active forest fires burned
Working for inclusive peace in Afghanistan but concerns remain about external players, Qatar tells India
Blinken, Japan’s Akiba “opposition” to activities that threaten rules-based international order: State Dept
Pentagon deeply concerned over deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan
Blinken says investing in domestic renewal will make ‘our future more secure’
Global warming likely to blow past Paris limit, says UN report
Leaders, activists alarmed, not surprised by climate report
Code Red for Humanity': UN Climate Change Report shows Global Heating has arrived with a vengeance
China reported anthrax pneumonia patient from northern Hebei Province's Chengde city; contact history with cattle, sheep & products that come from these animals
Indonesia's most active volcano, Mt Merapi, erupted 7 times since Sunday morning, spewing clouds of smoke, ash into the air; sending streams of lava and gas down its slopes
Taliban rakes up offensive, captures another Afghan Provincial Capital Taloqan; 5th since Friday; Kunduz, Sar-e-Pul & Taloqan fell within hours of each other; 570 Taliban militants killed in last 24 hours, claims Afghan Defence Ministry
8 Taliban killed, 19 injured in Afghan air force airstrikes
Miscreants attack Hindu temples in Bangladesh
UK PM (apoplectic with anger) threatened to demote Rishi Sunak over leaked letter to push for easier international Covid-19 travel norms ahead of a planned review
Top 3 Australian internet service providers sued for false speed claims
US, China trade barbs at UN over South China Sea
Biden administration takes fresh action against Belarus
Time’s Up leader resigns after criticism about Cuomo ties
Fire devours Greek island’s forests; residents urged to flee
California wildfire now second-worst in state history
Australia to get 1st Moderna doses next month
The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s legitimate government intercepts two explosive drones launched by the Houthi group, targeting Saudi Arabia’s southern city of Khamis Mushait
Two women appointed as Assistants at the Holy Mosques for the First time in Saudi history
Three power transmission lines blown up in Nineveh, Iraq
Sports News
Bangladesh dismiss Australia for their lowest T20I total of 62, seal series 4-1
‘Not spectacular’: Dan Christian unhappy with Dhaka T20 pitch
Sreedharan Sharath in line to become chairman of BCCI’s Junior