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Smugglers use river flow to shift wooden logs in MP; role of forest staffers under scanner

In what appears to be a reel sequence playing out in real life, smugglers used a river water flow to shift wooden logs from Sagar district to a forest area in Narsinghpur district of Madhya Pradesh. A video of the floating wooden logs has gone viral with many social media users drawing parallels between a scene from an Allu Arjun-starrer and the ingenious smuggling modus operandi.

Vice President Dhankhar praises United Nations General Assemblypresidentfor revitalizing UN, exudes confidence in bolstering India-Maldives ties.

Pakistan reach 68/2 after 10 overs vs India in Asia Cup match.

BSF Sub Inspector shot at by friend

A Sub Inspector of Border Security Force (BSF) suffered a gun-shot wound after a friend "accidentally" opened fire at him while they were moving on a car in the national capital's Najafgarh area.

The police said that as per preliminary inquiry, the man who opened fire was in an inebriated condition.

The Punjab Police seized 38 kg of heroin concealed in a toolbox of a truck coming from Gujarat. It was smuggled through the sea route from Gujarat. Two smugglers were arrested in this case. Foreign-based gangster Sonu Khatri is the main culprit, says Gaurav Yadav, DGP Punjab.

Fire erupts in 8th floor flat in Mumbai high-rise; none hurt

A fire broke out on Sunday in a flat located on the eighth floor of a 22-storey building at Byculla in Mumbai, a civic official said. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident. The incident occurred at 5.18 pm at the ground plus 22-storey "The Baya Victoria" building, located on Hans Road in Byculla (west) in central Mumbai, he said. The blaze was doused by Fire Brigade personnel within 30 minutes. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation, he added.

Unknown miscreants damage Hindu goddess' idol in Uttar Pradesh

Unidentified miscreants damaged an idol of a Hindu goddess installed outside a village under the Saini police station area of ​​Kaushambi district, police said on Sunday.

Station House Officer of the police station Bhuvnesh Kumar Choubey said the villagers of Kura Muridan village in the police station area had installed the idol of Kali Mata on a mound outside the village.On Saturday night some miscreants damaged the idol and villagers were angry after finding out about the incident, he said.

Police have registered a case against unknown persons and initiated an investigation into the matter, the SHO said.

UN General Assembly president visits India

Gadchiroli police arrest three big Naxals

PM Modi lays the foundation stone of Suzuki EV battery plant at Hasanpur, Gujarat & Maruti Corp vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana.

PM Narendra Modirecalledlate former Japan PM Shinzo Abewhile speaking on India-Japan friendship at a programme commemorating 40 years of Suzuki in India.

In next 25 years, India should become Atma Nirbhar in producing its own energy, says PM Modi.

The success of Maruti-Suzuki also signifies the strong India-Japan partnership. In the last eight years, this relationship between our two countries has reached new heights, saysPM Narendra Modi.

Nitish laughs off Sushil Modi's prediction of new Bihar govt’s early fall

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday laughed off the claim of Sushil Kumar Modi, a BJP leader and his former deputy, who has predicted an early fall of the newly formed "Mahagathbandhan" government.

Modi has been asserting that the new alliance will come apart because of internal contradictions. When Kumar was approached with queries in this regard at Gopalganj, he shot back with a laugh "please tell Sushil ji to try and ensure that his wish gets fulfilled soon".

PM Narendra Modi extends wishes on 418 years of Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Granth Sahib.

PM Narendra Modi along with CM Bhupendra Patel attendthe event marking 40 years of Suzuki company in India.

Air quality across region after twin tower demolition is likely to plunge to alarming levels: Dr Salve

After the demolition of Supertech's twin towers,Dr Harshal Salve, Additional Professor at AIIMS, said,the air quality across the region is likely to plunge to alarming levels and continue to remain so for the next 15 days.Measures such as the use of smog guns in this case will be ineffective in mitigating dust pollution and high level of PM generated due to the demolition. We must look beyond such measures in order to mitigate such sources of air pollution that are likely to cause breathing problems and health ailments for residents living in the vicinity of this area in Noida," said Dr Salve.

PM Narendra Modi visits Smriti Van

Kutch has changed in the last 20 years and this change has been massive, says PM Modi.

After becoming Gujarat CM in 2001, I spent my first Diwali in Kutch. It deepened my connect with this special land, says PM Modi.

Anyone can file nomination to contest Congress president poll. We are the only party to have such democratic exercise, Congress leaderJairam Ramesh said.

Azad-led group is 'A-Team' of BJP, says ex-J&K Congress chief G A Mir

Senior Congress leader G A Mir on Sunday described the leaders who left the Congress following Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation from the party as the "A-Team of the BJP".

Azad would meet the same fate as ex-Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, said the former president of the Congress' Jammu and Kashmir unit at a press conference here. He was flanked by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Viqar Rasool and other party leaders.

Cleaning process under way after demolition of twin towers in Noida

If needed, will recommend CBI probe into Phogat murder case, says Goa CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that BJP leader and Tiktok star Sonali Phogat's case is being thoroughly investigated by senior police officials of the state, but if needed, will recommend a CBI probe into it.

Sawant had come under attack from opposition over his statement that "preliminary, the cause of Phogat's death looked like cardiac arrest."

Congress Working Committee meeting under way

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, Former PM Manmohan Singh & Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the meeting virtually.

People with respiratory issues should avoid demolition site for few days, say doctors

As the nearly 100-metre-tall Supertech twin towers were razed to the ground on Sunday, doctors said people living nearby, especially those suffering from respiratory diseases, should take extra care and avoid the area for a few days if possible.

The doctors said most dust particles are 5 microns or less and can remain suspended in the air for a few days in the absence of favourable meteorological conditions like strong winds and rain.Massive dust pollution can lead to itching in the eyes, nose and skin; coughing, sneezing, breathing difficulty, lung infection, nasal congestion, asthmatic attacks and aggravate heart problems, they said.

Kutch's courage after suffering two decades ago is reflected in Smriti Van. The Smriti Van Memorial was not only built with sweat but with the tears of many families, says PM Modi.

Cleaning is being done after the twin towers demolition.Gas and electricity supply will be restored in the area while people will be allowed to enter the neighbouring societies after 6.30 pm, officials said.

No damage to residential towers in adjoining Emerald Court after Supertech demolition: Edifice official (PTI)

Assessment of left-over explosives at Noida twin tower site under way

"Largely exercise was executed as per plan, expert teams are on spot. Assessment is being done as of now. Only experts can ascertain the post-demolition situation. We're going to the site to assess the remnants & left-over explosives if at all they're left there," Noida CP tells ANI

Clouds of dust form as Noida twin towers demolish in 9 seconds

Warning siren raised to indicate the beginning of the Supertech demolition process

People wait with bated breath as Noida twin towers to turn to rubble in seconds

50 beds & 7-8 ambulances are ready in case any emergency arises. Suggestion to people in surrounding areas is to stay indoors, close doors & windows of houses, turn on air purifiers, wear N-95 mask if going out: Doctor, Felix Hospital, Noida. Credit: PTI Photo

Wind direction changes ahead of Supertech twin towers demolition

The wind direction around the Supertech twin towers here on Sunday changed towards east ahead of their demolition, which will make dust particles drift towards GreaterNoidaand Bulandshahr instead of Delhi, officials said. (PTI)

No deviation from building plan was made, says Supertech ahead of demolition

"No deviation from building plan was made...However, SC has not found the construction satisfactory on technical grounds & accordingly issued orders to demolish the two towers. We respect the orders of the Apex Court, committed to implement the same": Supertech on twin towers

Goa govt ready to hand over Sonali Phogat case to CBI, if required: CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said his government is ready to hand over the case of the death of BJP leader Sonali Phogat to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) if required. (PTI)

Admin urged to hold 'dummy explosion' to save birds around Noida twin towers

At least 40 stray dogs living in and around the Supertech twin towers in Uttar Pradesh'sNoidahave been shifted temporarily to shelters run by NGOs ahead of the court-mandated implosion of the buildings on Sunday.

An NGO has also requested authorities to conduct a dummy explosion or a false firing just before the twin towers are razed in order to save the birds in the area. (PTI)

"We filed a petition in High Court in 2012. We're very happy to have won this battle of 10 yrs. Long-term benefits of demolition will be seen in 3 months,"said UBS Teotia, RWA Pres, Emerald Court & petitioner in Twin Towers case, on the demolition of Supertech Twin Towers.

NGOs rescue street dogs ahead of Noida's twin towers demolition

Drums, dance to mark fall of Twin Towers in Noida

Residents of the neighbouring Parsvnath Society and Emerald Court Society are set to celebrate the demolition of Supertech's illegal Twin Towers in Uttar Pradesh's Noida.

Two drummers have been called outside the Parsvnath Society to play the drums during the demolition exercise. (IANS)

Engineers do final checks ahead of Noida twin towers demolition

NDRF team arrives for deployment in the area of demolition of Supertech Twin Towers in Noida

Cooking gas & power supply disconnected in two adjoining societies of the Supertech twin towers in Noida

All residents evacuated from two adjacent societies of Supertech twin tower

The evacuation of around 5,000 residents of the two housing societies near the soon-to-be-demolished twin towers of Supertech has been completed, officials said Sunday morning.
The evacuation of residents of Emerald Court and ATS Village societies was scheduled to be completed by 7 am but took a little longer, police officials said. (PTI)

560 police personnel, 100 people from reserve forces, 4 Quick Response Teams & NDRF team deployed in the area.

Expressway to be closed right before blast at 2:15 pm

"Expressway only to be closed right before the blast at around 2:15 pm. It will be opened half an hour after blast, soon as dust settles down. The instant command centre has 7 CCTV cameras. Traffic expert here along with us, monitoring all congestion points," DCP Rajesh S told ANI.

"A green corridor has been established to attend to any emergency situation. Traffic diversion plans are being implemented in the area," Ganesh Prasad Saha, DCP, Traffic told ANI.

Noida twin towers demolition: Evacuation of adjacent buildings being carried out

The evacuation of two housing societies near the soon-to-be-demolished twin towers of Supertech was nearing completion, officials said Sunday morning. The evacuation of around 5,000 residents of Emerald Court and ATS Village societies was scheduled to be completed by 7 am. Most of the residents have already moved out, many of them last evening itself, police officials overseeing the evacuation exercise said around 7:15 am. "The evacuation is nearing completion," an official said.
While the residents, their vehicles and pets had to be moved out by 7 am, private security and other staff will also be removed from the two societies by 1 pm, the officials added.
The demolition of the two illegally built towers is scheduled for 2:30 pm.

Preparation for Noida demolition under way; 560 policemen, NDRF team on duty

Volunteers help vacate stray dogs from the area around Supertech twin towers ahead of the demolition with explosives in compliance with a Supreme Court order, in Noida, Sunday, August28, 2022. Over 3,700 kg of explosives will be used to raze down the nearly 100-metre-tall structures. (PTI Photos)

Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid reaches Dubai for Asia Cup 2022

Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has reached Dubai for Asia Cup 2022 and has joined the team in the hotel after testing negative for Covid-19, ANI reported. India will take on Pakistan today evening in Asia Cup 2022.

Special dust machine installed at demolition site to monitor pollution levels

India records 9,436 new Covid-19 cases

India recorded 9,436 new Covid-19 cases today. The active caseload stood at 86,591.

Preparation under way for Noida twin tower demolition today