Aug 13, 2024 06:20 PM IST
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday nominated the capital’s home minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag at the official Independence Day event at Chhatrasaal Stadium, officials at the Raj Niwas confirmed. Earlier, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had requested that education minister Atishi be nominated to hoist the tricolour on August 15 in place of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. The choice that bypasses several other senior government leaders is likely to set a stage for another round of tussle between the AAP dispensation and the LG Secretariat. Dig Deeper
Cong to hold nationwide protest on Aug 22
The Congress on Tuesday announced that it will hold a nationwide protest on August 22 outside Enforcement Directorate (ED) offices in states to press for removal of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief Madhabi Puri Buch over allegations against her by Hindenburg report. The grand old party has also demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the allegations against the Adani group companies. AICC General Secretary and MP, KC Venugopal said that during the agitation on August 22, the protesters will “gherao the Enforcement Directorate Office in each state capital.” Dig Deeper
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Hindenburg row: ‘Allegations will weaken SEBI chief,’ says former finance secretary Dig Deeper
Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder case Dig Deeper
India News
Kolkata rape-murder case: OPDs shut, surgeries hit as doctors go on nationwide indefinite strike Dig Deeper
India’s population likely to reach 152.2 crore by 2036: Govt report Dig Deeper
Global Matters
Russia intensifies attacks in eastern Ukraine as it fights against Kyiv’s cross-border incursion Dig Deeper
Donald Trump publicly admits plan to flee US if he loses 2024 elections, tells Elon Musk ‘we’ll meet next time in…’ Dig Deeper
Sports Goings
One of Vinesh Phogat’s four lawyers, Vidushpat Singhania, sounded confident of a favourable verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) on Tuesday (August 13). Vinesh Phogat appealed to the CAS after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 hours before her gold-medal bout against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the USA for being 100gm overweight from the permissible weight limit. Vinesh wanted to be eligible for the gold-medal bout but that was rejected by the CAS. Dig Deeper
Entertainment Focus
Salman Khan is super proud of his father and screenwriter Salim Khan and his collaborator Javed Akhtar for scripting a legacy in Bollywood. Salman feels they are a reflection of what men are in true sense, adding that men don’t want to be men in this present generation. Salman expressed his views when he joined his father and Javed at the trailer launch of the docu-series Angry Young Men, which trace their journey in the industry. Dig Deeper
Lifestyle and Health
Malaika Arora’s Paris fashion diaries are absolutely swoon-worthy! Recently, the diva visited the City of Lights for the Paris 2024 Olympics, and her vacation looks are nothing short of spectacular. From chic ensembles to standout styles, she’s been flaunting her fashion prowess with flair. Just days ago, she dazzled in a beige waistcoat and pants combo, and now she’s turning heads in a stunning all-white co-ord set, showcasing her monochrome mastery. Let’s break down her latest appearance and steal some style inspiration from this fashion icon. Dig Deeper
It’s Trending
Cognizant, an American multinational information technology services and consulting company, was trolled on social media after one of their job postings for freshers went viral. The job hiring for the 2024 graduating batch was based on an information technology job and offered ₹252,000 per annum. Yes, you read that right. X page Indian Tech & Infra, posted about the job on social media and wrote, “Cognizant has announced an exciting off-campus mass hiring drive, welcoming applications from candidates belonging to the 2024 batch. Dig Deeper
