Rumours of setback in Karunanidhi's health
News that DMK president M.Karunanidhi's health took a setback reached supporters today. Soon, the area surrounding Kauvery Hospital in Chennai was filled with supporters of the DMK leader.
Protests in support of Article 35A
CRPF Personnel stand guard on the second day of a shutdown called by separatist leaders against the challenging of Article 35A in Srinagar on Monday. The Kashmir valley is observing a complete shutdown for the second day to protect Article 35A.
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CRPF Personnel stand guard on the second day of a shutdown called by separatist leaders against the challenging of Article 35A in Srinagar on Monday. The Kashmir valley is observing a complete shutdown for the second day to protect Article 35A. | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad
Protests were held at some places in Muslim-majority districts of this division on Monday amid a general strike in support of Article 35A, which grants special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. The strike, called by various social and religious organisations, disrupted the life in some areas of the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri along with Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban districts in the Chenab valley region, officials said. The Supreme Court posted the case for hearing to the week commencing August 26.
At least 91 dead after quake rocks Indonesian tourist island
A woman walks past debris from a collapsed wall following a strong earthquake in Lendang Bajur Hamlet, Lombok island, Indonesia | Photo Credit: Reuters
Indonesian authorities said Monday that rescuers still haven’t reached some devastated parts of the tourist island of Lombok after a powerful earthquake flattened houses and toppled bridges, killing at least 91 people and shaking neighboring Bali. The death toll is expected to rise.
TDP Members protests outside Parliament
TDP Members protest outside Parliament House in New Delhi on Monday, demanding Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
During Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha on Monday, TDP member Ram Mohan Naidu said backward districts of Andhra Pradesh were promised a package on the lines of Bundelkhand. He claimed that the per head allocation was much lesser. He also claimed the State government’s funds of ₹350 crore has been taken back. Other Members from the party displayed placards over the Speaker’s objections.
New Zealand PM holds first cabinet meeting after maternity leave
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sits in a chair as she attends her first cabinet meeting since returning from maternity leave in Wellington, New Zealand, August 6, 2018.
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returned to Parliament on Monday to run her first cabinet meeting, six weeks after giving birth to her daughter, becoming only the second elected leader to do so in office.
Ministers applauded as Ardern entered the cabinet meeting room and took her place beside Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, thanking him for running the country, allowing her to become its first premier to take maternity leave when in office.
Georgia Hall wins Women's British Open for 1st major title
England's Georgia Hall celebrates winning the Women's British Open with the trophy | Photo Credit: Reuters
Named in honour of a famous Masters victory, Georgia Hall has her hands on one of the big trophies in women’s golf at the age of 22. The Englishwoman reeled in long-time leader Pornanong Phatlum in a gripping final-round duel at Royal Lytham to win the Women’s British Open for her first major title on Sunday.