Watch: 4 dead after falling off a train in Mumbai, NDA's 11 years in power, U.S.-China begin new round of trade talks & more
Here are the top headlines of the day
Four dead after falling off local trains near Mumbai; Railway mulls automatic doors
Four commuters died and nine were injured after falling off two overcrowded local trains in Thane during the morning rush hour. The incident occurred near Mumbra railway station.
The deceased were identified as Ketan Saroj, Rahul Gupta, Mayur Shah and Thane Government Railway Police (GRP) constable Vicky Mukhyad.
Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railway, Swapnil Nila byte
Following this, the Railway Ministry has decided to have automatic door closing facilities in coaches of all existing and new local trains for Mumbai Suburban.
Around 75 lakh commuters travel daily by suburban trains in Mumbai. The incident highlights the need to pay serious attention to overcrowding and passenger safety in the suburban railway system.
India witnessed rapid transformations across diverse sectors in 11 years: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India has not just become the fastest-growing major economy, but a key global voice on pressing issues like climate action and digital innovation under the 11 years of his government .
The Modi government finished the first year of its third term today. In a series of posts on X, he noted that his government has 'a clear focus on good governance and transformation!' He also shared various initiatives and schemes his government launched over the years. He also said that 'the NDA Government has delivered pathbreaking changes with speed, scale and sensitivity.'
Can ECI announce the date by which electoral-roll data of Haryana, Maharashtra will be handed over: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lauded the Election Commission's reported decision to share the electoral-roll data for Haryana and Maharashtra as 'a good first step' and urged the poll body to announce the date by which the data will be handed over in a digital, machine-readable format.
He shared a screenshot of a media report that claimed that the EC has cleared the way for sharing the electoral-roll data for Haryana and Maharashtra from 2009 to 2024, following an assurance it gave to the Delhi High Court earlier in the year. There was, however, no official word from the EC on the reported move as yet.
Govt relaxes SEZ rules for semiconductor, electronics manufacturing
The government has notified several changes to the regulations for the setting up of special economic zones (SEZs) for the manufacturing of semiconductors or electronic components. These revisions include reducing the minimum plot size for these units, and allowing such SEZ semiconductor units to also supply the rest of India, apart from only exporting.
'The amendments will boost high-tech manufacturing in the country, spur growth of the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and create high skilled jobs in the country,' a release said by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
Following the notification of these changes, the Ministry said that approval has been granted for the setting up of two SEZ facilities in Gujarat and Karnataka with a total investment of ₹13,100 crore.
U.S. and China are holding trade talks in London after Trump's phone call with Xi
High-level delegations from the United States and China are meeting in London today to try and shore up a fragile truce in a trade dispute that has roiled the global economy.
A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng is meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a U.K. government building.
After a meeting in in Geneva last month, the world's biggest and second-biggest economies agreed to a 90-day suspension of most of the 100%-plus tariffs they had imposed on each other in an escalating trade war that had sparked fears of recession.
Since these talks, the U.S. and China have exchanged angry words over advanced semiconductors, rare earth materials and visas for Chinese students at American universities. President Donald Trump spoke to Chinese leader Xi Jinping by phone last Thursday in an attempt to put relations back on track.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
9 minutes ago
- Time of India
Voter Adhikar Yatra: FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi's vehicle driver after cop injured in Bihar; police await details
Rahul Gandhi during Voter Adhikar Yatra (PTI image) NEW DELHI: An FIR has been filed against the driver of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi 's vehicle after it hit a police constable in Bihar's Nawada district during the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra,' officials said on Thursday. The incident took place on Tuesday when the Congress MP's convoy was passing through Bhagat Singh Chowk. The constable fell in front of Gandhi's vehicle and sustained injuries. Confirming about the FIR, Nawada Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhinav Dhiman said, 'Yes, a case has been registered against the driver. Further details will be made known in due course'. He had earlier clarified that the constable had tripped in front of a convoy vehicle, which 'barely touched his feet.' Earlier, the Bharatiya Janata Party had criticised the Leader of Opposition following the incident. In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla shared a video in which a car carrying Rahul Gandhi was seen running over a police constable. The policeman was later seen limping. The footage quickly went viral on social media. 'Rahul Gandhi's car crushed a police constable who was critically injured. Dynast did not even get down to check on him,' Poonawalla alleged in his post. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you have a mouse? Desert Order Undo However, Gandhi was later seen assisting the injured officer. The video showed Gandhi stopping his vehicle, asking his supporters to bring the constable to his open jeep, offering him water and making him sit inside as the yatra continued.
India Today
14 minutes ago
- India Today
Young Congress leaders talented, making Rahul Gandhi insecure: PM to NDA leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told NDA leaders during a tea meeting that several young leaders in the opposition, particularly in the Congress, are very talented but do not get an opportunity to speak because of "family insecurity". According to sources, PM Modi further said that the presence of such youth leaders may be making Rahul Gandhi feel insecure and added that no opposition leader attended the meeting, which was limited to the ruling alliance. PM Modi, they said, described the recently concluded Parliament session as a good one because important bills were specifically praised the passage of the Online Games Bill, calling it legislation with far-reaching impact that deserved wider discussion. He singled out the Online Gaming Bill, calling it a reform with "far-reaching impact" that will directly affect the public. Sources said the Prime Minister criticised the Opposition for staying away from debates on major legislation. "They only remained engaged in creating disruptions," he on August 20 passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which introduces strict rules and penalties for online money gaming companies, their promoters, and even individuals involved in Bill seeks to regulate the fast-growing but controversial online gaming sector by banning money-based online games and setting harsh punishments for All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking urgent intervention on the proposed Online Gaming Bill, warning that a blanket prohibition could inflict severe damage on the to sources, PM Modi also criticised the opposition for disrupting proceedings instead of engaging in debates on significant Lok Sabha descended into chaos on Wednesday after Opposition members tore up copies of three contentious bills, tabled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, that seek removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers arrested on serious charges for 30 days.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Time of India
PM Modi-Rahul Gandhi faceoff, Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation & more: Parliament Monsoon session concludes; key highlights
File photo NEW DELHI: The Parliament Monsoon Session wrapped up on Thursday with the same uproar it commenced on July 21, with opposition showing no sign of relenting on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar. Adding to the tumult, the very first day of the Session brought a sudden shock with former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, igniting speculation and necessitating an unanticipated poll for the post. While the pause of Operation Sindoor and the Election Commission of India's (ECI) SIR process kept the opposition unbridled, the government's move to introduce a constitutional amendment Bill against "tainted" lawmakers compounded the chaos in the House. PM Modi vs Rahul Gandhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi participated in the high-stakes Operation Sindoor debate, with both leaders trading barbs on one another. While the Prime Minister tore into the Congress, accusing it of believing Pakistan more than its own government and army, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of "tying" the hands of Indian pilots, and alleged that Operation Sindoor was conducted only to "protect" the Prime Minister's image. Jageep Dhankar steps down Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as Vice President citing health reasons with two years remaining in his five-year term sparked intense speculation and conspiracy theories. Dhankhar is only the third Vice President to resign before completing his term, after VV Giri and R Venkataraman. His unexpected exit on the first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session has left political observers searching for deeper explanations beyond "health reasons". Yashwant Varma impeachment Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the formation of a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with the 'cash-at-home' controversy. The panel will include senior advocate PV Acharya of the Karnataka high court as the jurist member. SC judge Aravind Kumar, Madras HC Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava are the other members of the committee. Row over SIR All through the session, the INDIA bloc continued their protests against SIR, inside and outside Parliament, accusing the ECI of "vote theft". Leaders who vocally criticised the exercise were Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, TMC MP Mahua Moitra, AAP MP Sanjay Singh. The protests continued since the start of the session, with ruling party MPs accusing the opposition of disrupting proceedings. The anti-BJP bloc also protested with banners that read "Stop vote chori", and described the ongoing revision of electoral rolls as 'Silent invisible rigging.' Bill against 'tainted' ministers In Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah tabled a set of three bills, which provides for mandatory resignation or removal of the Prime Minister, chief ministers and ministers at the Centre and in states or Union Territories (UTs), if they have spent 30 consecutive days under arrest or detention, on an allegation of committing offences punishable with imprisonment extending to five years or more. However, nothing will prevent such a Prime Minister, chief ministers or ministers from being subsequently appointed to the same office by the President or governor, upon their release from custody. The timing of the amendments, two days before the end of Parliament's Monsoon session, and their implications caught political circles by surprise. Bill to ban online money games Parliament on Thursday passed The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it without debate amid din. The bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeks to ban all forms of online money games while promoting eSports and online social gaming. It was approved by the Upper House after rejecting amendments moved by Opposition members. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. It also seeks to prohibit advertisements related to online money games and bar banks and financial institutions from facilitating or transferring funds for any of such games. Online money games are played by depositing money in expectation of winning monetary and other rewards. NDA vs INDIA battle over VP post For the first time since Independence, India's vice-presidential election will see both the ruling and opposition alliances fielding candidates from the South, highlighting the region's importance in national politics. The NDA has nominated CP Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu, while the INDIA bloc has chosen Justice B Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge from Telangana, as its candidate. Political observers see these choices as more than symbolic. For the BJP, the decision reflects its sharpened focus on Tamil Nadu, where it has long struggled to gain political ground. For the INDIA bloc, nominating Justice Reddy not only highlights the South's growing parliamentary strength but also aligns with its campaign theme of 'saving democracy and the Constitution. Lok Sabha passed 12 bills, Rajya Sabha 14 Twelve bills were passed by the Lok Sabha and 14 by the Rajya Sabha during the month-long Monsoon session of Parliament, which has witnessed repeated disruptions, adjournments and walkouts. Barring discussions on Operation Sindoor in both House, the session has seen little business ever since it began on July 21 due to repeated disruptions and adjournments initially due to opposition demand for discussion on Operation Sindoor and then over demands for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar. Om Birla pulls up opposition Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla concluded the proceedings and formally wrapped up the Monsoon Session. In his final address on the last day of the Session, the Lok Sabha Speaker expressed concern over the lack of decorum and traditions in the House and criticised the opposition for "planned disruptions" and "sloganeering." He emphasised the need for dignified discussions. Lok Sabha Speaker Birla attributed the House's limited productivity of 37 hours to "planned disruptions and ruckus," which fell short of the targeted 120 hours of discussion.
