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Maha: Man held for beating to death alcoholic father in Bhiwandi
A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly beating his alcoholic father to death in Bhiwandi city in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said. Earlier in the day, a police official had said that the 56-year-old man had killed his 20-year-old son when the latter tried to stop him from beating his wife on August 4.11:47:25 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Demonstration in Arunachal against denial on residential certificates
Hundreds of tribals belonging to Chakma and Hajong community on Saturday organised a peaceful yet massive protest at Diyun in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district against the denial on issuance of Residential Proof Certificates (RPC) to the applicants of these communities, allegedly "as part of the state government's policy to throw them out". According to the agitating tribals, on July 29, the state government suspended the RPCs already issued and asked the officials further not to issue any RPCs.11:45:38 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Woman, 21 goats killed in lightning strikes in Maha village
A 35-year-old woman was killed and five others injured on Saturday when lightning struck them at a farm in Ghatanji village in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, an official said. In a similar incident, 21 goats were killed in Mandvi village in the Yavatmal district in the evening, he added.11:44:22 PM IST, 06 August 2022
First foreign-flagged ship arrives in Ukraine since start of war
A foreign-flagged ship arrived in Ukraine for the first time since the start of the war in February, and will be loaded with grain, Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said. Writing on Facebook, he said the Barbados-flagged general cargo ship Fulmar S was in the Ukrainian port of Chernomorsk.11:42:15 PM IST, 06 August 2022
US President Joe Biden tests negative for COVID, isolating until 2nd negative
11:13:32 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Under 'Har Ghar Tiranga-Har Din Tiranga' campaign musical event organized at Central Park, CP on Aug 6-7
#WATCH| Delhi: A theme-based musical event organized at Central Park,CP on Aug 6-7 under 'Har Ghar Tiranga-Har Din… https://t.co/CDJPhxEfs9
— ANI (@ANI) 1659807213000
10:36:32 PM IST, 06 August 2022
3 minors injures in celebratory firing in Seelampur, J block slum area, Delhi
Three minors injured in celebratory firing in Seelampur, J block slum area. A man was celebrating the birth of his child when one Aamir fired a bullet. The bullet rebounded from the ground and hurt 3 children, aged about 7-8 years. Legal action initiated, informed Delhi Police.10:16:01 PM IST, 06 August 2022
PM Modi to chair the 7th meeting of Governing Council at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre, New Delhi: NITI Aayog
10:10:01 PM IST, 06 August 2022
PM Narendra Modi thanks all MPs who voted for Vice-President-elect Jagdeep Dhankhar
I thank all those MPs who have voted for Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji. At a time when India marks Azadi Ka Amrit Mahots… https://t.co/yUs6vN9jtv
Delhi reported 2,311 new cases, 1 death and 1837 recoveries in past 24 hours. Positivity Rate at 13.84%. Active cases at 7,349.09:44:54 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Nitish Kumar won't even become the Prime Minister in seven lifetimes, let alone in this life: RCP Singh
09:20:45 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Ex-Union min RCP Singh quits JD(U), alleges 'conspiracy' by those 'envious' of him
JD(U) leader RCP Singh announced leaving the party and talked about forming his own party at a press conference in Mustafapur today. "Whenever my party workers or their family members have been in some trouble, I have offered help to them. If you have resentment against me, deal with me," RCP Singh after resigning from JD(U)09:18:41 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Jagdeep Dhankar became member of Rajasthan Assembly in 1993 from Kishangarh
09:15:17 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Tiranga is symbol of unity which brings positivity and prosperity for nation: PM Modi
PM Modi chaired the third meeting of National Committee on 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' to celebrate 75 years of India's independence.
We must nourish and nurture our unity, and take forward spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (One India, Great India)
Patriotic fervour seen during freedom struggle needs to be imbibed in current generation, channelised for nation building
09:09:42 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Political career of Vice President-elect Jagdeep Dhankar
09:04:35 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reach the residence of newly elected Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in Delhi
09:03:53 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Here's a look at the prolific life of Vice President-elect Jagdeep Dhankar
08:55:29 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Decisive and impressive victory: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, he is so happy on Jagdeep Dhankhar being elected VP. "It was a decisive and impressive victory. He is an eminent lawyer and a farmer, this is a rare combination."08:52:47 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Blessed to have son of a farmer and an eminent jurist as VP of India: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, Vice President-elect Jagdeep Dhankhar will be a wonderful chairman, an outstanding Vice President. "The nation is blessed to have the son of a farmer and an eminent jurist as VP of India. We're fortunate we will have a chance to work with him," he said.08:50:07 PM IST, 06 August 2022
BJP leaders including BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi among others, meet with Vice President-elect Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence in Delhi
08:49:40 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Celebrations in Jhunjhunu, the native place of NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Locals in Jhunjhunu, the native place of NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar, burst into celebrations after… https://t.co/HY0zF1d0qd
— ANI (@ANI) 1659798849000
08:48:35 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar congratulates Jagdeep Dhankar on his big win
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, said "Dhankar has won the Vice-Presidential election with a large majority. On the other hand, Margaret Alva got merely 182 votes. I congratulate him. He comes from a farming background. He will help address the farmers' woes."08:39:41 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Rahul Gandhi congratulates Vice-President elect Jagdeep Dhankhar for becoming the 14th VP of India
Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi congratulates Vice-President elect Jagdeep Dhankhar for becoming the 14th VP of India. He also thanked opposition candidate Margaret Alva for "representing the spirit of joint-opposition".08:28:33 PM IST, 06 August 2022
NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar duly elected to the Office of the Vice President of India
08:24:47 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Jagdeep Dhankhar to congratulate him on his election as Vice President
08:23:45 PM IST, 06 August 2022
This election is over. The battle for protecting our Constitution, strengthening our democracy and restoring the dignity of Parliament, will continue.
- Margaret Alva after losing VP polls
08:22:39 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Margaret Alva concedes defeat, congratulates Jagdeep Dhankhar for winning Vice Presidential poll
Congratulations to Mr Dhankhar on being elected Vice President! I would like to thank all the leaders of the Oppo… https://t.co/iEmkk8NeHI
— Margaret Alva (@alva_margaret) 1659796581000
08:15:39 PM IST, 06 August 2022
I'm confident that he'll make an exceptional VP and RS Chairman: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Jagdeep Dhankhar on winning Vice Presidential polls and tweets "His long public life, wide experience and deep understanding of people’s issues will certainly benefit the nation. I'm confident that he'll make an exceptional VP & RS Chairman."08:13:35 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Amit Shah congratulates Jagdeep Dhankhar on being elected as the Vice President of India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated NDA's candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar on being elected as the Vice President of India and tweeted "The Upper House will definitely benefit from his experience and close understanding of the ground issues."08:07:08 PM IST, 06 August 2022
BJP chief JP Nadda visits elected V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar residence
BJP chief JP Nadda arrived at the residence of NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar in Delhi, after the latter was elected as the Vice President of India.08:01:02 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Vice Presidential Result update:
Out of 780 electors comprising elected & nominated members of the RS & elected members of LS, 725 electors cast their votes. Total voter turnout - 92.94% announced Utpal Kumar Singh, Lok Sabha Secretary-General08:00:05 PM IST, 06 August 2022
NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar defeats Opposition candidate Margaret Alva by 346 votes
NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankar won by 346 votes as he bagged 528 of the total 725 votes that were cast. While 15 were termed invalid, Opposition candidate Margret Alva received 182 votes in the election, announced LS Gen-Secy Utpal K Singh.07:57:25 PM IST, 06 August 2022
NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankar declared the Vice President of India
07:36:48 PM IST, 06 August 2022
CISF jawan shoots and injures two colleagues at Indian Museum in Kolkata: Officials
07:34:36 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Two aircraft engineers stuck by lightning at Nagpur airport
Two aircraft engineers, aged 28 & 33 years, injured after lightning struck them at Nagpur airport. They are admitted to Kingsway Hospital in Nagpur and have been kept under observation, reported Airport official.07:21:37 PM IST, 06 August 2022
New York suicide: Massive outrage after Indian-origin woman ends life
The ordeal of a 30-year-old Indian-origin woman Mandeep Kaur, who went to New York after marriage in search of better life but was tortured by her husband allegedly for not bearing a son till she ended her life has left millions shocked in India and abroad. Kaur, ended her life by hanging, but not before releasing a heart-rending video narrating the excruciatingly painful details of the torture she faced at the hands of husband Ranjotveer Singh Sandhu following which a massive storm took over the social media.07:18:13 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Number of measures already in place to work closely with states. Last year, over 30 meetings held with CMs. Delegation also met with Telangana CM in Hyderabad last year. Recently, despite requests for a meeting, CM did not respond.
- NITI Aayog responds to KCR statement
06:58:00 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Maharashtra Covid-19 update:
Maharashtra reported 1,931 fresh #COVID19 cases, 1,953 recoveries & 9 deaths and active caseload at 11,875. 14 patients of BA.5 and 35 of BA.2.75 in the state today.06:44:48 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Counting process underway for the Vice Presidential elections in Parliament
NDA Vice-President candidate Jagdeep Dhankar reached Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi's residence at 11 Akbar road before the announcement of vice-presidential election results.06:06:55 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Nationwide campaign against Agnipath scheme on Sunday
Samyukt Kisan Morcha said it will launch a nationwide campaign against the Centre's Agnipath scheme for military recruitment on Sunday.06:04:57 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Police arrests 4 people for attacking Nupur Sharma supporter
Police informed that four people are arrested for attacking a man with sharp weapons in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district. The victim was supporting suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on social media.05:55:05 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Vice Presidential Election Live Updates: VP election polling concludes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were among prominent political leaders who cast their vote on Saturday in the vice-presidential election. The voting to elect the country's 14th Vice President concluded at 5 pm in Parliament House. The counting of votes is to begin after the conclusion of voting.05:50:23 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Witnesses say a blast occurred near the Pul-e-Sokhta area in the west of Kabul. Details awaited reports Afghanistan's TOLO news
05:41:13 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Delhi Court grants bail to Poonam Jain, wife of Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain
A Delhi Court granted bail to Poonam Jain, wife of Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, in a money laundering case. Court while granting interim bail noted that she was not arrested during investigation. Meanwhile, Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain also withdrew his interim bail application. He earlier moved an interim bail on medical grounds. His lawyer stated that he is getting discharged from the hospital today & they wish to withdraw the application for interim bail.05:20:52 PM IST, 06 August 2022
How the vice-president of India is elected
Members of both Houses of Parliament make up the electoral college.
The election is conducted using the proportional representation system and a single transferable vote.
The voting is held through a secret ballot.
05:03:25 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Voting for the Vice President post stands over in Parliament, the results of the same will be declared today
04:48:55 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Head police constable beaten inside Anand Vihar Police Station in Shahdara
#WATCH | Delhi: A viral video shows some people beating up the head police constable inside Anand Vihar Police Stat… https://t.co/NttuVLIBVU
— ANI (@ANI) 1659784347000
04:47:36 PM IST, 06 August 2022
BJP National Spokesperson on Congress protest in Delhi
BJP National Spokesperson, RP Singh said, the Congress is looking for a way to evade the ED. "Why did they wear black specifically on the 5th? Their motive was to appease the vote-banks. They have the right to protest, but if they break a law, or manhandle the cops, action would follow." he said.04:44:43 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Life imprisonment for killing a judge
A special CBI court of Dhanbad sentenced two convicted of killing a Dhanbad judge, to rigorous life imprisonment till death. It was on July 28 that the court had convicted them.04:40:53 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Telangana CM KCR to skip August 7 NITI Ayog meeting; says it is not useful
CM Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao, penning letter to PM Modi for not joining 7th governing council meeting of NITI Aayog, has expressed anguish against center, for states not being given "flexibility to design and modify schemes based on their needs and conditions to ensure maximum benefit to people".04:30:17 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Maharashtra: 4 booked for trying to convert tribal woman to Christianity
Four people have been booked for allegedly trying to force a tribal woman in Dahanu in Maharashtra's Palghar district to convert to Christianity, a police official said04:12:52 PM IST, 06 August 2022
There's much buzz about 'free revdi' these days. We've transformed Delhi govt schools. Hundreds of students have cleared IIT and NEET exams this year. Students speak impeccable English. Am I doing wrong by providing free education?
- Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
04:04:55 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Samyukt Kisan Morcha to launch nationwide campaign against 'Agnipath' scheme tomorrow
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organisation of over 40 farm unions, will launch a nationwide campaign against the Centre's Agnipath scheme for military recruitment on Sunday.
The campaign will be launched in collaboration with the United Front of ex-Servicemen and various youth organisations.
Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav on Saturday said the first step in the campaign would be a "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" conference from August 7 to August 14.
03:52:41 PM IST, 06 August 2022
HPCL reports record loss of Rs 10,196.94 cr in April-June because of not revising petrol, diesel prices
03:47:11 PM IST, 06 August 2022
IT dept carried out search & seizure operations on Aug 2 at almost 40 premises located in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore & Vellore, in the cases of certain producers, distributors, & financiers associated with the film Industry: Central Board of Direct Taxes
During the course of the search operations, several incriminating documents & digital evidence, relating to unaccounted cash transactions & investments have been seized. Secret & hidden premises have also been unearthed during the search
So far, undisclosed income exceeding Rs 200 crores has been detected. Undisclosed cash of Rs 26 crores and unaccounted gold jewellery exceeding Rs 3 crores have been seized. Further investigations are in progress, the official spokesperson said
03:44:58 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Odisha logs 836 new COVID-19 cases, one fresh fatality
Odisha's COVID-19 tally rose to 13,18,145 on Saturday as 836 more people, including 148 children, tested positive for the infection, while another fatality pushed the toll to 9,146, a health bulletin said. The state had logged the same number of cases on Friday.03:39:32 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Lumpy skin disease: Over 400 cattle die, 20,000 infected in a month in Punjab
Over 400 cattle have died due to lumpy skin disease in Punjab in a month and around 20,000, mostly cows, have been infected, a senior official said today
Barnala, Bathinda Faridkot, Jalandhar, Moga and Muktsar are among the worst-affected districts of the state, joint director of Punjab Animal Husbandry Department Ram Pal Mittal said
03:35:35 PM IST, 06 August 2022
Idukki Dam to be opened on August 7
The Cheruthoni Dam of the Idukki reservoir would be opened on August 7 to discharge excess water, Idukki district authorities said on Saturday after the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), which manages the dam, issued a red alert as the water-level has increased to 2,382.88 feet.Read more onVice President Election 2022 lIveLive NewsBreaking NewsLatest NewsVice President Election 2022vice president Election 2022 candidatevice president Election Newsvice president Election Livevice president Election News Livevice president Election Latest NewsHave something to say? Post your comment
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