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5 Injured in LPG explosion in Delhi

At least five people were injured in an LPG explosion in JJ Camp locality of Tigri, Delhi, the Delhi Police told ANI. Rescue operations are underway.

PM Modi Inaugurates ‘Rashtriya Swachhta Kendra’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a special project on Saturday - the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra, which is an interactive experience centre on Swachh Bharat Mission.

He watched a short video on 'Swachh Bharat Mission' as well as saw a display where the journey of India's fight with cleanliness from the time of Mahatma Gandhi to PM Modi.

Activist Rehana Fathima Surrenders to Police Over Obsenity Case

Activist Rehana Fathima, accused of posting a video of her children painting on her semi-nude body on social media, surrendered at Ernakulam South Police Station in the evening on Saturday, ANI reported. Her surrender comes after the Supreme Court rejected her anticipatory bail application.

Fire Breaks Out in Fishing Boat in Visakhapatnam

A fire broke out in a fishing boat in the sea a short distance from Visakhapatnam fishing harbour, ANI reported quoting Harbour Police Station, Andhra Pradesh. It appears that the boat caught fire due to technical fault in the morning. No casualties were reported.

NIA Team to Travel to Dubai to Question Key Accused in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case

A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) will travel to Dubai to question key accused Fazil Fareed in connection with the Kerala gold smuggling case, reported ANI.

AirAsia Flight Bound to Mumbai Aborted Take-Off at Ranchi Airport

AirAsia India aircraft VT-HKG operating from Ranchi to Mumbai as flight I5-632 encountered a bird hit during scheduled departure on 8 August. The pilot aborted take-off and the aircraft is currently being inspected, AirAsia India spokesperson said.

Fire Breaks Out at a Chemical Factory in Gujarat

A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Vapi in Gujarat, reported news agency ANI.

More than 8 fire tenders are at the spot.

GC Murmu Takes Oath as Comptroller and Auditor General

President Kovind administered the oath of office to GC Murmu as Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Murmu stepped down as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir earlier this week.

Earthquake of Magnitude 3.8 on Richter Scale Hits Berhampur in Odisha

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on Richter scale struck 73km West South-West (WSW) of Berhampur in Odisha, reported ANI.