August 29 headlines: Nepal floods, Javelin deal, Jio IPO and more
Good morning everyone. Here are the top news headlines for August 29, covering the latest developments from India and around the world.
NATIONAL NEWS
Flash floods in Nepal: 320 Indians missing
New Delhi: At least 320 Indians remain missing and 400 others are stranded on the Chinese side following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, adding that India stands ready to extend all possible help to Kathmandu to deal with the situation.
Deluge threat looms over Bihar as several rivers swell after Nepal flash floods
Patna: Parts of Bihar faced the threat of a deluge as water levels in the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi and Burhi Gandak rivers showed a rising trend following the devastating flash floods and rains in neighbouring Nepal.
Rs 53 lakh cr transferred to govt beneficiaries through DBT, mostly to Jan Dhan accounts in 12 years
New Delhi: A whopping Rs 53 lakh crore has been transferred to crores of beneficiaries of various government schemes through the Direct Benefit Transfer, mostly to Jan Dhan account holders, in the last 12 years.
Penguin India says it is not publisher of Sonia's memoir, Cong leaders lash out
New Delhi: Penguin Random House India on Friday said it had been keen to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir "Belonging: A Journey of Love" throughout "the relevant discussions" but it is their "prerogative and responsibility" to fact check authors.
India to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems from US
New Delhi:India has sealed a deal with the US to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems to bolster the Indian Army's combat prowess.
Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors' who crossed over to dissident factions
Kolkata: TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday said not a single "traitor", who crossed over to the dissident factions to "protect their backs", will be allowed to return to the party.
K'taka min Nagendra again quits over Valmiki corp scam, claims innocence
Bengaluru: For the second time in two years, Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigned from the state Cabinet on Friday amid the opposition heat over his alleged involvement in the Rs 89 crore Valmiki Corporation scam.
BJP leaders flay suspension of govt teachers for participating in RSS route march, Home min defends action
Hubballi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday accused the Karnataka government of acting with "hatred" in suspending two government school teachers for participating in RSS route marches, and demanded that the action be withdrawn.
Group attacks reading session on Malala's book in Ahmedabad; three held
Ahmedabad: A reading session of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai's memoir 'I Am Malala' turned violent in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city after a group of people identifying as right-wing activists attacked the participants, police said on Friday.
BUSINESS NEWS
Govt to allocate fortnightly sugar sale quota to mills from Sep to prevent artificial scarcity
New Delhi: The government on Friday said retail prices of sugar have started to ease with ex-mill rates declining by around 20 per cent in the last few days and announced that it will allocate a fortnightly sale quota to mills from September to ensure smooth supply and prevent artificial scarcity.
Jio Platforms gets Sebi nod for $3.8-bn IPO, set to be India's biggest
New Delhi: Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital services arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd, has received approval from markets regulator Sebi to proceed with an initial public offering that could raise about USD 3.8 billion, paving the way for what would be the country's largest stock-market listing.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Death toll rises to 579 in Nepal; rescue operations resume at full pace
Kathmandu: The death toll from flash floods in central Nepal rose to 579 on Friday, with more bodies recovered as search and rescue operations resume at full pace after a brief slowdown due to fear of fresh floods following an increase in the water level in the Bhotekoshi River area.
China says flash flood disaster caused by high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal
Beijing: China on Friday said the collapse of a high-altitude glacier in Nepal triggered the massive flash flood disaster that engulfed the Tibet-Nepal border, killing hundreds and causing widespread damage.
India, Canada aim to conclude trade talks by 2026-end in bid to boost bilateral trade
Washington: In a bid to deepen bilateral economic and financial cooperation, India and Canada have said they are looking to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026 and initiate talks on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest.
PTI