Rahul Gandhi’s Twitter account temporarily suspended, says Congress

Congress tweeted, "Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account has been temporarily suspended and due process is being followed for its restoration."

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New Delhi: "Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account has been temporarily suspended and due process is being followed for its restoration", Congress wrote on Twitter. The party added, "Until then, he will stay connected with you all through his other SM platforms and continue to raise his voice for our people and fight for their cause."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to wrestler Bajrang Punia and congratulated him on winning Bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics. 

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi in the early hours of Saturday. Heavy downpour was witnessed in the Janpath and Connaught Place areas of Delhi.

Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of PM-GKAY in Madhya Pradesh where he informed that over 80 crore citizens were provided free ration during COVID-19 pandemic. During the video conferencing, PM Modi said, "India gave first priority to the poor, in its strategy to combat the crisis due to Corona. Be it Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana or Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana, we thought about the food & employment of the poor from the first day itself."

PM Modi also urged the citizens of the country to buy handicraft items during festival season. "Indians should buy handicraft items during festival season to encourage people in this sector," said PM Narendra Modi.

President Ram Nath Kovind hosted a high tea at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Union council of ministers today. The Rashtrapati Bhavan described it as a courtesy meeting.

In other developments, Bihar eased the COVID-19 restrictions further. Even schools for Classes 9 to 12 along with colleges and coaching institutions reopened from today.

07 August 2021

21:51 IST

NIA conducted simultaneous searches at 7 locations in Bengaluru City, Karnataka. Searches were conducted at premises of seven  absconding charge sheeted accused persons in RC-34/2020/NIA/DLI  and RC-35/2020/NIA/DLI.

21:34 IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case on a complaint from Central Bank of India on behalf of 10 consortium member banks against Shree Laxmi Cotsyn Ltd, a Private Company and others including its Directors , Unknown Public Servants and unknown others for causing an alleged loss of Rs.6833.82 crore (approx) to the lender banks.

20:32 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind hosted a high tea for the Union Council of Ministers led by PM Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in Delhi. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also graced the occasion: Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Ram Nath Kovind hosted a high tea for the Union Council of Ministers led by PM Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in Delhi. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also graced the occasion: Rashtrapati Bhavan pic.twitter.com/tX6F823tiL

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

19:09 IST

Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account has been temporarily suspended, due process is being followed for its restoration: Congress (PTI)

19:07 IST

I am so happy that the country's dream has been fulfilled through the efforts of my son. After seeing the level of his training, we were sure of this medal: Father of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra

I am so happy that the country's dream has been fulfilled through the efforts of my son. After seeing the level of his training, we were sure of this medal: Father of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra pic.twitter.com/gI5uDvvxqb

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

19:05 IST

NDRF conducted rescue operation in Soda area of Guna. "River water entered the residential area. Administration & NDRF team reached the spot late last night. In the morning, around 200 people were rescued in boats & helicopter," said Vivek Raghuvanshi, ADM. 

Madhya Pradesh: NDRF conducted rescue operation in Soda area of Guna

"River water entered the residential area. Administration & NDRF team reached the spot late last night. In the morning, around 200 people were rescued in boats & helicopter," says Vivek Raghuvanshi, ADM pic.twitter.com/yNrunfjg1C

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

17:09 IST

National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted searches at seven locations in Karnataka in the 2020 DJ Halli & KG Halli police station attacks. Searches were conducted at the premises of seven absconding charge-sheeted accused persons: NIA (ANI)

17:09 IST

PM Narendra Modi spoke to wrestler Bajrang Punia and congratulated him on winning the Bronze medal. He lauded Bajrang for his determination and hard work that has led to this accomplishment (ANI)

16:26 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota-Bundi MP, Om Birla inspects flood-affected areas in Sangod city in Kota district on an inflatable boat "The floods have caused heavy losses. The situation is dire. In Hadoti, the flood has damaged crops," he said. 

Rajasthan: Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota-Bundi MP, Om Birla inspects flood-affected areas in Sangod city in Kota district on an inflatable boat

"The floods have caused heavy losses. The situation is dire. In Hadoti, the flood has damaged crops," he says pic.twitter.com/U4Y1lpl8a0

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

16:23 IST

Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections next year, BJP President JP Nadda is in Lucknow to hold meeting with the state leaders. The meeting with all the ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government has begun at party headquarters in the state capital. Many MPs of UP BJP are also present at the meeting. 

14:27 IST

Bihar: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Saturday staged a protest outside the party office in Patna demanding the implementation of a caste-based census in the state."RJD is supporting a democratic process. Through District Collectors, RJD is going to submit a memorandum to PM on introducing caste census," said RJD General Secretary Alok Mehta.

Bihar | RJD holds protest outside party office in Patna demanding implementation of caste-based census

"RJD is supporting a democratic process. Through District Collectors, RJD is going to submit memorandum to PM on introducing caste census," says RJD general secy Alok Mehta pic.twitter.com/vXad6D3ESz

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

14:27 IST

Delhi: Union HM Amit Shah virtually interacts with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani to celebrate the completion of Rupani govt's 5 yrs in office.

Delhi: Union HM Amit Shah virtually interacts with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani to celebrate the completion of Rupani govt's 5 yrs in office.

In Gujarat, BJP started giving importance to public participation, which has been promoted by Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel: HM pic.twitter.com/srwIeXSgdx

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

14:26 IST

Punjab: Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera shot dead by unidentified people in Mohali. 

Punjab | Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera shot dead by unidentified people in Mohali. Details awaited.

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

14:25 IST

India: Heavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi in the early hours of Saturday. The Indian Meteorological Department had predicted that thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rains would take place in the parts of Delhi-NCR.

`Thunderstorm with moderate to heavy intensity rain would occur over Most places of Delhi, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad, Khekra, Daurala, Barut, Meerut, Modinagar, Hapur, Khurza, Kasganj, Jattari, Narora, Raya, Nandgaon, Barsana(U.P) Bhiwani, Gurugram, Manesar, Kosli, Gannaur, Gohana, Sonipat, Kaithal, Faridabad, Sohana, Bhiwari, Tizara(Haryana) Nadbai, Nagar, Deeg, Laxmangarh(Raj.) and adjoining areas during next 2 hours," Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had tweeted earlier in the day.

#WATCH | Delhi: Rain lashes parts of the national capital. Visuals from Janpath, Tolstoy Road. pic.twitter.com/fj1RPVhVie

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

12:33 IST

India: "Indians should buy handicraft items during festival season to encourage people in this sector," said PM Narendra Modi. 

Indians should buy handicraft items during festival season to encourage people in this sector: PM Narendra Modi

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 7, 2021

12:07 IST

India: "I remember what used to be the condition of roads in MP, we used to hear about big scams from here. Today, cities in MP are creating new models for cleanliness and development," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

I remember what used to be the condition of roads in MP, we used to hear about big scams from here. Today, cities in MP are creating new models for cleanliness and development: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/zhQpYLw5jA

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

11:55 IST

India: "Over 80 cr citizens have been provided free ration in this duration. Not just wheat, rice or pulses but over 8 crore poor families were even provided free gas cylinders during lockdown. Over 20 cr women received around Rs 30,000 crores directly in their Jan Dhan bank accounts," said PM Modi. 

11:50 IST

India: "India gave first priority to the poor, in its strategy to combat the crisis due to Corona. Be it Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana or Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana, we thought about the food & employment of the poor from the first day itself," PM Narendra Modi.

11:45 IST

India: "CM Shivraj and his entire team are going to the spots and carrying out rescue and relief operations. Be it NDRF, Central forces, or Air Force, all facilities are being provided to the State Govt for help in this situation," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

11:42 IST

India: "Unfortunate that several districts of MP are facing rain & flood. Lives & livelihood of several people affected. Govt of India &entire nation stands with Madhya Pradesh in these times of crisis," said PM Modi at interaction with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in MP.

11:41 IST

India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh, via video conferencing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh, via video conferencing. pic.twitter.com/CYPQJrraEe

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

11:13 IST

Jammu and Kashmir: An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Saturday, while another escaped cordon but was arrested in Pulwama, police said. The forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Mochuwa area of Budgam, following inputs about the presence of ultras there, a police official said.

"One terrorist was killed in the encounter. An AK assault rifle and a pistol were recovered from him," the official said.

11:13 IST

Mumbai: Order on businessman & actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra's anticipatory bail application in Sessions Court will not be pronounced today due to unavailability of the concerned judge. Kundra has filed this plea in Maharashtra cyber's case of pornography. (ANI)

10:46 IST

Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh to Indian women`s hockey team player Vandana Kataria for her brilliant performance at the Tokyo Olympics. "The Chief Minister said that the state is proud of Uttarakhand`s daughter and Indian women`s hockey team player Vandana Kataria stellar performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in recognition of this, she would be given a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh," informed the Chief Minister Office. (ANI)

10:45 IST

Delhi: Delhi-NCR is likely to get some relief from sweltering heat and high humidity as the MeT has forecast possibility of rain and thundershowers in and around Delhi. According to the India Meteorological Department, the sky will be partially overcast and light rain and drizzle were expected at isolated places. (IANS)

10:28 IST

Jammu and Kashmir: Clock Tower (‘Ghanta Ghar’) at Lal Chowk in Srinagar illuminated in the colours of the Tricolour last night, ahead of Independence Day.

#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: Clock Tower (‘Ghanta Ghar’) at Lal Chowk in Srinagar illuminated in the colours of the Tricolour last night, ahead of Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/6d2pbbX2i3

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

10:28 IST

Tokyo Olympics: Golfer Aditi Ashok puts on a brilliant show, finishes 4th.

#Tokyo2020: Golfer Aditi Ashok puts on a brilliant show, finishes 4th. pic.twitter.com/4qPHfgyUst

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

09:45 IST

India: "Centre is making continuous efforts towards this. Vaccine is prepared on basis of efficacy, immunogenicity, & other parameters. Trials are underway keeping safety measures in mind. We're trying to introduce it soon," said Dr Bharati P Pawar, MoS Health on vaccine for children.

"It's a matter of pride that vaccination numbers crossed 50 cr mark. Through you (media) message is being spread that vaccination is important in fight against Corona. Govt has made continuous efforts to ensure that vaccines reach people," she added.

09:44 IST

Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announces that the state govt will give Rs 25 Lakhs to Vandana Kataria (in file photo) who is a member of the women's hockey team that participated in the Olympics. 

09:44 IST

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, DMK MP Kanimozhi and other leaders of the party pay floral tributes at the memorial of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, on his third death anniversary today.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, DMK MP Kanimozhi and other leaders of the party pay floral tributes at the memorial of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, on his third death anniversary today. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/HXj9szZY8T

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021

09:43 IST

Jammu and Kashmir: Two people were injured in an explosion that took place under mysterious circumstances at MG Construction site in Banihal last night. Both the injured are stable. Investigation has been undertaken to ascertain the issue," said Jammu and Kashmir Police.

09:42 IST

India: India reports 38,628 new COVID-19 cases, 40,017 recoveries & 617 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Health Ministry.
Total cases: 3,18,95,385
Active cases: 4,12,153
Total recoveries: 3,10,55,861
Death toll: 4,27,371
Total vaccination: 50,10,09,609 (49,55,138 in last 24 hrs)

09:42 IST

World: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 201 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.27 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.34 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

09:41 IST

Maharashtra: As many as 30 people across Maharashtra`s Nashik have been infected with Delta variant of COVID-19, informed Nashik District Hospital on Friday. "30 people have been infected with Delta variant in Nashik. 28 patients are from rural areas. 2 patients are from Gangapur and Sadique Nagar. Several patients are from Sinnar, Yeola, Nandgaon, Niphad etc. as well" said Dr Kishore Shrinivas, surgeon at the Nashik District Hospital. (ANI)