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Published : Aug 2, 2021, 8:02 AM IST

Updated : Aug 2, 2021, 5:27 PM IST

17:19 August 02

1. Now, Nitish Kumar seeks probe into Pegasus snooping row

Nitish, a key ally of BJP in the Hindi belt and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has sought probe into the Pegaus snooping row which has virtually brought the Parliament to a standstill during the ongoing monsoon session. Opposition parties have been pressing on Pegasus row, farm laws, Covid crisis since the commencement of the Monsoon Session.

2. Rajya Sabha passes Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 sans discussion

Rajya Sabha passed the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 amid the Opposition's ruckus. The House was adjourned for the day after introducing Appropriations No 4 and No 3 Bills 2021.

3. Zika virus: Centre rushes high-level team to Maharashtra

The Union Health Ministry has rushed a multi-disciplinary team to Maharashtra to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the state government in the management of cases. A case of Zika virus has been reported in Pune district recently.

4. Maharashtra: Clash breaks out between police & BJP workers in Sangli

A clash broke out between police and BJP workers in the Sangli district of Maharashtra. The incident took place after traders and BJP workers tried to stop Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's convoy at Harbat Road to make a statement to him. The Chief Minister is scheduled to visit the flood-affected areas of Sangli on Monday.

5. Tripura outreach: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee alleges attack on his convoy

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo's nephew Abhishek Banerjee's convoy came under attack in Tripura's capital - Agartala. The TMC MP has alleged that his convoy came under attack and also shared the video on Twitter.

14:06 August 02

1. Anu Malik trolled for 'not sparing' Israeli National anthem to copy tune for Diljale

Bollywood music composer Anu Malik who has created music for more than 400 films and has several awards to his credit is also infamous for creations bearing uncanny resemblance with the tunes of various artists across the globe. And for the same reason, the Main Hoon Na music composer is being trolled on Twitter.

2. 'I belong to both states': CJI recuses from hearing Krishna River dispute

Chief Justice NV Ramana on Monday recused himself from hearing the Krishna River water dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana saying he "belongs to both the states". He instead asked the two governments to resolve the case through mediation and offered help.

3. 11-month-old dies, even after parents spent Rs 16 crore on SMA treatment in Maharashtra

Eleven-month-old baby, Vedika, who was suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and was administered Rs 16 crore injection - Zolgensma, a gene therapy medication to treat SMA, passed away on Sunday evening. She was administered with the injection in June.

4. Raj Kundra pornography case: Shilpa Shetty breaks silence, says 'don't deserve media trial'

Actor Shilpa Shetty on Monday issued a statement in the ongoing porn films case involving husband Raj Kundra's arrest and requested people to respect their privacy, especially that of her children. Kundra, 45, was arrested by the crime branch on July 19, in a case, which it said related to alleged creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some apps.

5. 'India to be hub of electric vehicle production'

While fuel prices have witnessed an uptick, queries on electric vehicles came up in Parliament. India is to be made a hub of electric vehicle production, said Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Heavy Industries during question hour in Rajya Sabha.

13:09 August 02

1. SC notice to states, UTs and HCs on people being still booked under scrapped section 66A of IT Act

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to states, Union Territories and registrar general of all high courts on the plea of an NGO that people are still being booked under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act that was scrapped by an apex court verdict in 2015.

2. Reverse trend as senior citizens in Bengal attracted towards MGNREGA

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Union government's ambitious programme to provide at least 100 days of work to the adult population in the country, is witnessing a rather interesting twist.

3. 'When are we getting China-occupied Indian land back,' questions Rahul Gandhi

After repeatedly holding the Narendra-Modi led government over shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in the country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday traded barbs at the Centre, holding it responsible for ceding "thousands of kilometres of India's territory to China".

4. Olympics: Taapsee, Vicky and others laud women hockey team for historic entry into semifinals

Taking inspiration from the men's team that got into the medal rounds after a gap of four decades, Indian women's hockey scripted a historic moment of their own by making their maiden entry into the semifinals at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Monday.

5. Shooter seeks urgent hearing from SC on plea against his non-inclusion for Tokyo Paralympics

Five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma on Monday sought an urgent hearing from the Supreme Court on his plea against non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics games.

12:06 August 02

1. COVID-19 cases to surge in mid August: Experts

India may see another rise in COVID-19 cases in mid of August with the third wave peaking, with less than 1,00,000 in the best cases scenario and nearly 1,50,000 infections a day in the worst scenario.

2. 'Absolute wow moment': India reacts after women's hockey team stun Australia

From Sunil Chhetri to Virender Sehwag, everyone is excited to see the performance of the Indian women's hockey team in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

3. July brings cheer to economy: Factory output rebounded, marginal increase in hiring

India's manufacturing sector activities witnessed the strongest rate of growth in three months in July amid improved demand conditions and easing of some local COVID-19 restrictions, a monthly survey said on Monday.

4. Sagar Dhankar murder case: Delhi Police to file first chargesheet today

Delhi Police will submit its first chargesheet in the Sagar Dhankar murder case today, informed police. The chargesheet mentions the names of around 12 accused, including wrestler Sushil Kumar.

5. J-K: Suspicious tiffin box found in Magam area of Budgam district

A suspicious tiffin box was found in the Magam area of Budgam district on Monday, said Jammu and Kashmir Police. The bomb disposal squad has been called to check the box.

11:08 August 02

1. 'Chak De': Brave Indian women create history, enter maiden Olympic hockey semifinals

A brave and determined Indian women's hockey team etched its name in the history books by entering the Olympic Games semifinals for the first time, stunning three-time champions and world no.2 Australia 1-0 in an intense last-eight tie here on Monday.

2. Pressure is increasing on Israel to explain its relationship with Pegasus spyware

Diplomatic pressure is increasing on the state of Israel to give convincing explanations on the nature of its relationship with the NSO Pegasus spyware system, following the revelations of an international investigative report by a team of 80 journalists working for 17 media organizations in ten countries.

3. Delhi Girl, 9, found dead; parents allege rape and murder

A nine-year-old girl, resident of Delhi's Cantonment area was allegedly raped and murdered on Sunday. The issue came to light after the minor girl was cremated without her parents' consent at Old Nangal crematorium last night after she was found dead there.

4. RS Floor leaders of like-minded Opposition parties to meet at Kharge's residence

Rajya Sabha Floor leaders of like-minded Opposition parties are scheduled to meet on Monday at 10.15 am at senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge's office to plan a strategy for the day's proceedings of the House.

5. K'taka cabinet expansion: CM Bommai to meet Nadda in Delhi

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is likely to get consent for cabinet expansion after meeting the party Chief J.P. Nadda on Monday. Bommai is scheduled to meet Nadda in the first half of the morning hours.

10:11 August 02

1. Tokyo Olympics (Women's Hockey): India thrash Australia 1-0, storm into semifinals

Indian women's hockey team defeated Australia on Monday to advance to the semi-final match here at Oi Hockey Stadium North Pitch in the Tokyo Olympics.

2. Cong MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment notice to discuss Pegasus Project in LS

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday gave adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss on 'Pegasus Project' media report in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Home Minister Amit Shah.

3. Shiv Sena slams BJP over 'demolish Shiv Sena Bhavan' remark by its leader

Shiv Sena on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged statement by its leader Prasad Lad of demolishing the Shiv Sena Bhavan.

4. India logs 40,134 fresh COVID-19 cases, 422 deaths

A single-day rise of 40,134 new infections, 422 fatalities push India's COVID-19 tally of cases to 3,16,95,958, death toll to 4,24,773, as per the data updated by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry at 8 am on Monday.

5. Sindhu's sincere encouragement left me in tears, reveals Olympic silver-medallist shuttler Tai Tzu

Shattered after going down in the Olympics women's singles final, world number one badminton player Tai Tzu Ying has revealed that Indian ace P V Sindhu's words of encouragement after the medal ceremony left her in tears.

09:03 August 02

1. FB, Twitter heads likely to meet IT officials post Monsoon Session

Soon after the Monsoon Session of Parliament culminates on August 13, senior executives from social media intermediaries such as Facebook, Twitter and Google will meet officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

2. Four suspected drones spotted in J&K's Samba district

Suspected drone movements were reported at four places in Bari Brahmana area of J&K's Samba district on Sunday night, SSP Rajesh Sharma said on Monday, adding that a drone was spotted close to a police station and another was observed at the Balol Bridge and in two other locations closeby.

3. India outlines priorities as UNSC president; will keep spotlight on Secy General's report on IS terrorists, says TS Tirumurti

As India assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Ambassador of India to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti on Monday (local time) said India hopes to keep the spotlight on the Secretary-General's report on the Islamic State (IS) terrorists.

4. Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend the nation’s eviction moratorium, calling it a “moral imperative” to prevent Americans from being put out of their homes during a COVID-19 surge.

5. Cricket great Shane Warne tests positive for COVID-19

Cricket great Shane Warne was absent from London Spirit's clash with Southern Brave in The Hundred competition after testing positive for COVID-19.

07:50 August 02

1. Tokyo Olympics (Women's 200m sprint): Dutee Chand finishes 7th in Heat 4

India sprinter Dutee Chand on Monday finished last in Heat 4 registering a time of 23.85 in women's 200m sprint here at the Tokyo Olympics.

2. Assam CM directs police to withdraw FIR against Mizoram MP K Vanlalvena as goodwill gesture

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said he has directed state police to withdraw FIR against Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena as a "goodwill gesture" after border clash with Mizoram on July 26 in which six police personnel died.

3. Omar speaks up against J-K Police order on security clearance

An adverse police report cannot be a substitute for being found guilty in a court of law, National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday.

4. PCB seems confused over Kashmir League issue: BCCI Official

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has slammed former Proteas batsman Herschelle Gibbs and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying the Indian board is well within their rights to take decisions with respect to the cricketing ecosystem in the country.

5. Dr Fauci warns 'things are going to get worse' due to COVID-19

US top coronavirus adviser Dr Anthony Fauci on Sunday said that "things are going to get worse" in the United States as the Delta variant has led to a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.