S Jaishankar meets former Australian PM Kevin Rudd

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met former Australian PM Kevin Rudd this morning.

Credits: ANI

New Delhi: The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets the former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. He said "Great to meet former Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd this morning. An interesting discussion on the state of the world, as always"

At the same time senior Indian politician Ghulam Nabi Azad says that he was forced to leave his home. Furthermore, he said that Congress has a problem with him and use Modi as an excuse ever since the G23 letter was written. They did not want anyone to write them a letter or inquire about them. There were several meetings of Congress, but not a single recommendation was implemented.

Also, the Supreme Court has heared a batch of appeals challenging the Karnataka High Court's order which had upheld the state government's order to ban hijabs in school and college classrooms. A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia heared the pleas today, the first working day of the new Chief Justice of India UU Lalit. The Apex Court says it will not accept a plea seeking adjournment as an early hearing was sought. It has issued a notice on a plea seeking stay on Karnataka High Court upholding hijab ban. Next hearing is on Monday, 5th September.

On the other hand, in the Barpeta district, two more people connected to AQIS/ABT were detained. Due to the unlawful construction of the madrasa in Barpeta on government property and its connection to the two arrested suspects, police also carried out an eviction drive there as per Amitava Sinha SP Barpeta

Additionally, the Delhi Assembly's special session today is likely to witness a noisy showdown between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition BJP as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will table a vote of confidence in the house amid claims that the BJP was trying to topple the AAP government in the national capital.

In other developments, the political crisis is looming around Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. According to sources, the apex poll body has decided to initiate the disqualification proceedings against Hemant Soren as MLA on the basis of a report submitted by the Jharkhand Governor. Soren, however, is blaming BJP for political vendetta and conspiracy to topple his government.

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29 August 2022

15:58 IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's dig at the BJP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, at a rally on Monday, accused the BJP of scaring the media and using ED and CBI to "loot money" from people's homes. She said, "The case (arrest of Partha Chatterjee in SSC scam) is sub-judice. Nothing proven yet. Media trial is going on. BJP is scaring media, judiciary, political parties, using Pegasus to take away people's freedom, using ED & CBI to loot money from people's houses."

The case (arrest of Partha Chatterjee in SSC scam) is sub-judice. Nothing proven yet. Media trial is going on. BJP is scaring media, judiciary, political parties, using Pegasus to take away people's freedom, using ED & CBI to loot money from people's houses: WB CM Mamata Banerjee pic.twitter.com/O2OeK6HdmX

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

15:14 IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited a premier radar station of the IAF

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today visited a premier radar station of the IAF, where he witnessed the functioning of the Integrated Air Command & Control System (IACCS). The system is the backbone of IAF's march towards network centricity and is a key enabler in operations. During his visit, he was demonstrated various networked operations conducted at varied locations across the country. These included the networked and synergised operations of fighter, transport and Remotely Piloted aircraft. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today visited a premier radar station of the IAF, where he witnessed the functioning of the Integrated Air Command & Control System (IACCS). The system is the backbone of IAF's march towards network centricity and is a key enabler in operations. pic.twitter.com/2hMI0ATXtZ

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

15:10 IST

Mukesh Ambani and Akash Ambani on Reliance Jio 5G 

Jio will deploy the latest version of 5G called 'standalone 5G'. To build a pan-India true 5G network, Jio will invest Rs 2 lakh crores, Akash Ambani, chairman, Reliance Jio said. Jio 5G services will connect everyone, every place and everything with the highest quality & affordability. We are committed to making India a data powered economy even ahead of China and US: Mukesh Ambani, CMD, RIL, 45th AGM Reliance Industries Limited. Reliance Jio has prepared the world's fastest 5G rollout plan. By Diwali 2022 we'll launch Jio 5G across multiple key cities, incl metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & Kolkata. By Dec 2023, we will deliver Jio  5G to every town, taluka & tehsil of India, says Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Jio has prepared world’s fastest 5G rollout plan. By Diwali 2022 we'll launch Jio 5G across multiple key cities, incl metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & Kolkata. By Dec 2023, we will deliver Jio 5G to every town, taluka & tehsil of India: Mukesh Ambani, CMD, RIL pic.twitter.com/kOkvzFueq5

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

15:02 IST

Jharkhand's CM on death of a girl after being set ablaze in Dumka

Such people should not be forgiven, they should be given the strictest of punishments. Laws should be brought in to further strengthen the existing laws for such incidents: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on the death of a girl after being set ablaze in Dumka. A lot of evil acts are being seen in society. This incident is heart-wrenching & the law is taking its course. The accused has been arrested. It is our effort to see that he is punished at the earliest, says Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.

15:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge called on Vie President's residence today

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge was called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence today

14:52 IST

S Jaishankar meets former Australian PM Kevin Rudd

Great to meet former Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd this morning. An interesting discussion on the state of the world, as always says External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.

Great to meet former Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd this morning. An interesting discussion on the state of the world, as always: EAM Dr S Jaishankar pic.twitter.com/xZ6or3KAlH

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

13:04 IST

‘I didn't sleep for 6 days before and after writing the letter (G23),' says Ghulam Nabi Azad

Ghulam Nabi Azad says, "I didn't sleep for 6 days before and after writing the letter (G23) because we gave blood for the party. People there today are useless...It's saddening that Congress has such spokesmen who don't even know about us..."

#WATCH | Ghulam Nabi Azad says, "I didn't sleep for 6 days before and after writing the letter (G23) because we gave blood for the party. People there today are useless...It's saddening that Congress has such spokesmen who don't even know about us..." pic.twitter.com/3b5C29zSDo

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

13:00 IST

Ghulam Nabi Azad on Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi

"My respect for Sonia Gandhi is same as 30 yrs back, respect for Rahul Gandhi is same as that befitting Indira Gandhi's family,Rajiv-Sonia Gandhi's son. Personally,I pray for his long life. We tried to make him a successful leader but he's not interested..," says GN Azad

12:58 IST

Sonali Phogat murder case

We've arrested all accused. We are in talks with Haryana CM and sent all reports to DGP Haryana. If we later feel the need to involve CBI, we will ask for it: CM Pramod Sawant on Sonali Phogat murder case

12:33 IST

SC issues notice to UP govt on a bail plea of Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan

Supreme Court issues notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on a bail plea of Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan who was booked by the UP government under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and other charges in the alleged Hathras conspiracy case.

Supreme Court issues notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on a bail plea of Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan who was booked by the UP government under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and other charges in the alleged Hathras conspiracy case. https://t.co/5NsS2JhA0L

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

12:30 IST

Ghulam Nabi Azad and BJP

On being asked if Ghulam Nabi Azad will go with BJP if needed after forming a new party, GN Azad says, "Congress mein anpadhon ki jamaat hai, especially those sitting for clerical work...Those who know J&K, I can't increase even one vote in BJP's constituencies, they can't do it in mine..."

#WATCH | On asked if he'll go with BJP if needed after forming a new party, GN Azad says, "Congress mein anpadhon ki jamaat hai, especially those sitting for clerical work...Those who know J&K, I can't increase even one vote in BJP's constituencies, they can't do it in mine..." pic.twitter.com/FotLHYKrRN

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

12:20 IST

Ghulam Nabi Azad on Congress

Modi is an excuse, they have had an issue with me since the G23 letter was written. They never wanted anyone to write to them, question them... Several (Congress) meetings happened, but not even a single suggestion was taken: Ghulam Nabi Azad. He added “I have been forced to leave my home,” says Ghulam Nabi Azad

Delhi | I have been forced to leave my home: Ghulam Nabi Azad pic.twitter.com/oK3xBwrlu9

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

11:28 IST

Supertech twin tower: Mountain of debris after the demolition

A day after the destruction of the Supertech twin towers, a mountain of debris can be seen.

Noida, UP | Mountain of debris lays bare a day after the demolition of #SupertechTwinTowers pic.twitter.com/yjuLhyV3kS

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

11:21 IST

SC issues notice on plea seeking stay on Karnataka High Court upholding of hijab ban

Supreme Court begins hearing plea challenging Karnataka High Court's judgment upholding ban on Hijab in educational institutions. The Apex Court says it will not accept a plea seeking adjournment as an early hearing was sought. The Court has issued notice to Karnataka Govt on the plea. Supreme Court issues notice on a plea seeking stay on Karnataka High Court upholding hijab ban. Next hearing is on Monday, 5th September.

(Inputs from ANI)

Supreme Court issues notice on a plea seeking stay on Karnataka High Court upholding hijab ban. Next hearing is on Monday, 5th September. https://t.co/SxMDCby9Du

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

10:53 IST

LIVE: Two more persons linked with AQIS/ABT arrested in Assam

2 more persons linked with AQIS/ABT in Barpeta district arrested. Police also conducted an eviction drive in a Madrasa in Barpeta as it was illegally constructed on government land & also has a link with the two arrested accused: Amitava Sinha, SP Barpeta.

Assam | 2 more persons linked with AQIS/ABT in Barpeta district arrested. Police also conducted an eviction drive in a Madrasa in Barpeta as it was illegally constructed on government land & also has a link with the two arrested accused: Amitava Sinha, SP Barpeta https://t.co/bvsQPRcvRX

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

10:36 IST

BJP Gaurav Bhatia condemns AAP on PWD report

AAP's manifesto promised 500 new schools in Delhi. The new schools didn't come up but,in a pre-planned manner, they sought a report from PWD. Submitted at the behest of Arvind Kejriwal report stated that addl classrooms will be built and new schools won't be built says Gaurav Bhatia. He also added that 50-90% hiked construction cost was shown, overlooking provisions of CPWD manual, for profit so that tender can be given to select contractors. Matter of concern as CVC inquiry report that a major scam took place, was sent to Delhi Govt Vigilance Secy 2.5 yrs back.

10:31 IST

BJP MP Rama Devi alleges Tejashwi Yadav's family's hand behind the murder of her husband

Bihar politics: Rama Devi, a member of the BJP from Sheohar, claims that the Yadav family was responsible for the death of her husband Brij Behari Prasad in response to deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav's "thanda karna" comment. She says, "...Yes, they made someone do it. There's no doubt about it..."

(Inputs from ANI)

#WATCH | Bihar: While speaking on Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav's "thanda karna" remark, BJP MP from Sheohar, Rama Devi alleges the Yadav family's hand behind the murder of her husband Brij Behari Prasad. She says, "...Yes, they made someone do it. There's no doubt about it..." (28.8) pic.twitter.com/DXbptGbWci

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

10:30 IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day.

10:19 IST

JP Nadda at Tripura Sundari temple

BJP's National President JP Nadda attends mangal aarti at Tripura Sundari temple today. 

Udaipur, Tripura | BJP National President JP Nadda attends mangal aarti at Tripura Sundari temple pic.twitter.com/VjsGHqVkSh

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022

10:08 IST

Rupee hits record 

Rupee hits record low of 80.11 against the previous session close of 79.87 on Friday.