Key Events of Today:
- The Supreme Court will decide whether watching child pornography is a crime.
- Hearing on the recruitment of 69,000 assistant teachers in UP, where the Allahabad High Court canceled the merit list on August 16.
Major Headlines:
1. Tirupati Laddu Controversy: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Apologizes to God, Begins 11-Day Fast
In the ongoing controversy surrounding the Tirupati temple’s “Laddu Prasadam,” Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan started an 11-day fast as penance. He expressed regret for not discovering the issue sooner and sought forgiveness from God. Kalyan commented that if such defilement occurred in mosques or churches, there would have been nationwide outrage.
The state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the claims of adulteration in the Laddu. Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has written a letter to PM Modi, accusing current CM Chandrababu Naidu of spreading falsehoods.
2. Kejriwal on Resignation: “I Can’t Live with Allegations, If Honest, Vote for Me”
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal held a public rally at Jantar Mantar, where he expressed pain over allegations of corruption leveled against him by the BJP. He stated that he couldn’t continue in office with such accusations and urged people to vote for him only if they believe he is honest. Kejriwal also questioned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on why the rule of retirement wasn’t applied to PM Modi.
3. MP Train Derailment Plot: Explosives Found on Tracks, Cylinder Discovered in Kanpur
An attempt to derail an army train carrying soldiers in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur came to light. Detonators were placed on the railway track, but they exploded before the train arrived, alerting authorities and halting the train. In a separate incident, a gas cylinder was found on a track in Kanpur, adding to concerns.
Amendments to the Railway Act are being considered to classify such sabotage attempts as acts of sedition, with penalties up to life imprisonment or even the death penalty.
4. India Defeats Bangladesh by 280 Runs in Chennai Test; Ashwin Shines with Century, 6 Wickets
India triumphed over Bangladesh in the first test match by 280 runs, with Ravichandran Ashwin scoring a century and taking 6 wickets. This victory solidified India’s top position in the World Test Championship standings.
5. PM Modi Addresses Indian Diaspora in New York: “AI Means American Indian”
During his address to the Indian community in New York, PM Modi spoke about his political journey, India’s progress, and the significance of the diaspora. He emphasized that India does not seek to dominate the world but to contribute to global prosperity. Modi will attend the UN’s “Summit of the Future” to discuss the planet’s future.
India and the US also signed two key agreements, including the establishment of a semiconductor plant in India and the delivery of 31 MQ-9B drones.
6. Coldplay’s Mumbai Concert Crashes Ticketing Website, 13 Million People Logged In
Over 13 million people logged in simultaneously to book tickets for Coldplay’s Mumbai concert, causing a crash on the ticketing website. The concert, scheduled for January 2025, marks Coldplay’s return to India after nine years.
7. India Wins Double Gold at Chess Olympiad
India made history by winning gold in both the Open and Women’s categories at the Chess Olympiad for the first time in 97 years. The Indian women’s team defeated Azerbaijan, while the men’s team triumphed over Slovenia.
Some Key Headlines:
- National: Mamata Writes Second Letter to PM in 2 Days: Accuses ‘Man-Made’ Bengal Flood, Claims No Consultation Before Releasing Water; Power Secretary Removed from DVC
- Politics: Shah Says, “Farooq Wants Talks with Pakistan, Won’t Happen Until Terrorism Ends”; Abdullah Responds, “But You’re Talking to China”
- Politics: Shubhankar Sarkar Appointed New Bengal Congress President: Replaces Adhir Ranjan; 2 Working Presidents Appointed in J&K
- National: CJI Says, “True Leaders Recognize Their Strengths and Weaknesses”: Urges Young Law Graduates to Think Big but Be Kind, Make Decisions with Patience
- International: Dissanayake to Be Sri Lanka’s Next President: Wins 42% of Votes in First-Ever Two-Round Election, Likely to Take Oath Today
- Business: Vodafone-Idea to Launch 5G Soon: Signs ₹30,000 Crore Deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung, Will Expand 4G as Well
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