Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Reviews 8 Projects, 'One Nation One Ration Card' Scheme

Breaking News LIVE, 25 August, 2021:This blog brings to you the latest breaking news from across India and the world. Refresh the page to find the latest updates.

Background

Breaking News LIVE, 25 August, 2021: Deepak Prasad,  State Election Commissioner (SEC) on Wednesday announced that Panchayat polls in Bihar will be held in a total of 11 phases. The first phase of voting will be held on September 24 and the last phase of voting will be held on December 12. 

Raigad Magistrate Court has granted bail to Union Minister Narayan Rane in one of the FIRs filed against him for allegedly making derogatory statements against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Maharashtra Police earlier in the day arrested Rane for his 'slap slur' remark against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, as an aggressive Shiv Sena protested vociferously all over the state.

The Union Minister stirred controversy earlier on Monday with his remarks about slapping the Maharashtra Chief Minister for what he claimed his “ignorance of the year of India’s Independence”.

20:49 PM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

PM Modi Reviews 8 Projects, 'One Nation One Ration Card' Scheme

Chairing the 37th PRAGATI meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reviewed eight projects having a cumulative cost of Rs 1.26 lakh crore and spanned over 14 states as well as the 'One Nation One Ration Card' scheme.

While reviewing the ONORC scheme, he asked officials to explore the multiple utilities of the technological platform developed under the programme to ensure the provision of a wide array of benefits to the citizens, the PMO said.

19:33 PM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

MiG-21 Bison Fighter Jet Crashes In Rajasthan, Pilot Safe

An IAF MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed today in Rajasthan's Barmer during a training sortie. According to reports, the pilot is safe. 

At around 5:30 pm today, an IAF MiG-21 Bison aircraft airborne for a training sortie in the western sector, experienced a technical malfunction after take off. The pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause: Indian Air Force

18:08 PM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

Haven't Said Anything Wrong, But If Fadnavis Says It Is Wrong Then I Accept It: Narayan Rane

I have not said anything wrong. But, if Devendra Fadvanis says it is wrong, then I will accept it, as he is our 'margdarshak' (guide): Union Minister and BJP leader Narayan Rane on his "slap" remark against Maharashtra CM

16:42 PM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

Won't Take Action Against Narayan Rane, Uddhav Govt Tells Bombay HC. Next Hearing On Sep 17

Maharashtra government told Bombay High Court that it won't take any coercive action against Union Minister & BJP leader Narayan Rane in the Nashik Cyber Police FIR against him for his statement against CM Uddhav Thackeray. The next hearing on the matter will take place on September 17.

16:24 PM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

Anil Parab Behind Rane's Arrest, Alleges BJP Demanding CBI Inquiry

Anil Parab (Maharashtra Minister) is behind the arrest of Narayan Rane. We demand a CBI inquiry into the arrest and the entire procedure of action. Why is the Maharashtra govt so scared of Jan Ashirvaad Yatra that they are behaving like this?: Maharashtra BJP MLA Ashish Shelar