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Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday decided to provide essential commodities to all the 'eligible' cyclone-affected families in the 32 habitations of the Devipatnam Mandal and people facing water-scarcity in villages of East and West Godavari districts.

The decision was taken after the District Collector of East Godavari requested the state government to release essential commodities to cyclone-affected families.

After consideration of the proposal, the government decided to order for distribution of essential commodities to "all the eligible families of 32 habitations located in Devipatnam Mandal, and also wherever inundation of water in the villages of East Godavari and West Godavari Districts to release essential commodities on free of cost to the eligible families."

The items for distribution are -- rice, kerosene and P oil at Rs 25, Rs 2 ltr, Rs 1 ltr/per family, respectively and red gram dal, onions and potatoes at Rs 1 Kg.

The Commissioner of Civil Supplies and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited, Vijayawada have been urged to take necessary action for distribution of commodities to the eligible families without any delay.

Meanwhile, the collectors of East Godavari and West Godavari districts have been directed to ensure distribution of essential commodities to the eligible families with adequate publicity about the free distribution scheme.

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Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday decided to provide essential commodities to all the 'eligible' cyclone-affected families in the 32 habitations of the Devipatnam Mandal and people facing water-scarcity in villages of East and West Godavari districts.

Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday decided to provide essential commodities to all the 'eligible' cyclone-affected families in the 32 habitations of the Devipatnam Mandal and people facing water-scarcity in villages of East and West Godavari districts. The decision was taken after the District Collector of East Godavari requested the state government to release essential commodities to cyclone-affected families. After consideration of the proposal, the government decided to order for distribution of essential commodities to "all the eligible families of 32 habitations located in Devipatnam Mandal, and also wherever inundation of water in the villages of East Godavari and West Godavari Districts to release essential commodities on free of cost to the eligible families." The items for distribution are -- rice, kerosene and P oil at Rs 25, Rs 2 ltr, Rs 1 ltr/per family, respectively and red gram dal, onions and potatoes at Rs 1 Kg. The Commissioner of Civil Supplies and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited, Vijayawada have been urged to take necessary action for distribution of commodities to the eligible families without any delay. Meanwhile, the collectors of East Godavari and West Godavari districts have been directed to ensure distribution of essential commodities to the eligible families with adequate publicity about the free distribution scheme.

Andhra Pradesh government to provide essential commodities to cyclone, water-scarcity affected families

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 on Monday in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of parliament).&nbsp;

This Bill is to implement 10 per cent Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in Jammu and Kashmir.

Earlier, the Union Cabinet approved the Jammu and&nbsp;Kashmir Reservation (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2019.

The 10 per cent quota Bill to economically weaker sections was introduced through the 103rd Constitution Amendment in January.&nbsp;

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha cleared the bill on January 8 and 9 respectively, and it has been signed by President Ram Nath Kovind.

Meanwhile, a meeting is underway between Amit Shah, Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, at the Parliament.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 on Monday in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of parliament). This Bill is to implement 10 per cent Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 on Monday in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of parliament). This Bill is to implement 10 per cent Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, the Union Cabinet approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2019. The 10 per cent quota Bill to economically weaker sections was introduced through the 103rd Constitution Amendment in January. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha cleared the bill on January 8 and 9 respectively, and it has been signed by President Ram Nath Kovind. Meanwhile, a meeting is underway between Amit Shah, Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, at the Parliament.

Home Minister Amit Shah to introduce J&K Reservation Bill in Upper House on Monday

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday shared the first set of images of the Earth as viewed by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-will-happen-during-the-48-day-journey-of-chandrayaan-2-237679">Chandrayaan-2</a>.

"First set of beautiful images of the Earth captured by #Chandrayaan2 #VikramLander Earth as viewed by #Chandrayaan2 LI4 Camera on August 3, 2019, 17:28 UT," ISRO tweeted.

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Recently, the organisation announced that it has successfully carried out the fourth earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-moon-mission-chandrayaan-2-successfully-launched-as-india-takes-a-giant-leap-237666">Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft</a>.

"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-indias-lunar-mission-chandrayaan-2-235886">Fourth earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre</a> for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft has been performed successfully today (August 2, 2019) at 1527 hrs (IST) as planned, using the onboard propulsion system for a firing duration of 646 seconds. The orbit achieved is 277 x 89472 km. All spacecraft parameters are normal," the space agency had said in a statement.

A Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark III, carrying the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, had lifted off at 2:43pm on July 22 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover together referred to as "composite body".

The landing on the moon's south polar region is expected on September 7 this year.

The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday shared the first set of images of the Earth as viewed by Chandrayaan-2. "First set of beautiful images of the Earth captured by #Chandrayaan2 #VikramLander Earth as viewed by #Chandrayaan2 LI4 Camera on August 3, 2019, 17:28 UT," ISRO tweeted.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday shared the first set of images of the Earth as viewed by Chandrayaan-2. "First set of beautiful images of the Earth captured by #Chandrayaan2 #VikramLander Earth as viewed by #Chandrayaan2 LI4 Camera on August 3, 2019, 17:28 UT," ISRO tweeted. #ISRO First set of beautiful images of the Earth captured by #Chandrayaan2 #VikramLander Earth as viewed by #Chandrayaan2 LI4 Camera on August 3, 2019 17:28 UT pic.twitter.com/pLIgHHfg8I — ISRO (@isro) August 4, 2019 × Recently, the organisation announced that it has successfully carried out the fourth earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft. "Fourth earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft has been performed successfully today (August 2, 2019) at 1527 hrs (IST) as planned, using the onboard propulsion system for a firing duration of 646 seconds. The orbit achieved is 277 x 89472 km. All spacecraft parameters are normal," the space agency had said in a statement. A Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark III, carrying the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, had lifted off at 2:43pm on July 22 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover together referred to as "composite body". The landing on the moon's south polar region is expected on September 7 this year. The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon.

ISRO shares first set of images of Earth as viewed by Chandrayaan-2

Resident Doctor's Association &amp; Students' Union of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Saturday said that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/doctors-to-continue-strike-against-national-medical-commission-bill-240050">strike against certain provisions of National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill</a> will continue.

However, the emergency services will resume with immediate effect from Saturday at AIIMS.

''While we appreciate the gesture of the Hon'ble Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, in attempting to explain and clear our apprehensions regarding the controversial provisions in the NMC Bill 2019 cleared by Rajya Sabha, we regret to inform that many of the concerns pertaining to medical fraternity have not been adequately addressed,'' AIIMS said in a press statement.

''In the view of unanswered questions, AIIMS RDA and SU stands steadfast in our decisions to continue the ongoing indefinite strike against certain provisions of NMC Bill along with medical fraternity across the nations,'' the press statement further added.

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Earlier, Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) was on a 24-hour nation-wide strike.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/health-minister-harsh-vardhan-urges-doctors-to-join-work-says-national-medical-commission-bill-in-their-interest-240182">Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan</a> on Friday urged the striking doctors to end their protest, saying the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill was in the "interest" of the nation, doctors and patients.

Doctors have also been raising their voices against sections 32 and 15 of the Bill pertaining to licence to health providers and the entrance exam for post-graduate course/NEXT.&nbsp;

Doctors have also been raising concerns over section 45 of the Bill. They say that the Bill empowers Central government to override any suggestion of the NMC. The Bill will decrease the representation of elected members from 75 per cent in MCI to 20 per cent in NMC.&nbsp;

The organisation was also of the view that this proposed Bill will increase corruption and decrease autonomy in medicine.

On July 29, the Lok Sabha had passed a Bill that seeks to create National Medical Commission in place of Medical Council of India (MCI) with Health Minister Harsh Vardhan terming it as an "anti-vested interests Bill" which will be remembered as one of the greatest reforms brought by the Modi government.&nbsp;

Resident Doctor's Association & Students' Union of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Saturday said that the strike against certain provisions of National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill will continue.

Resident Doctor's Association & Students' Union of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Saturday said that the strike against certain provisions of National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill will continue. However, the emergency services will resume with immediate effect from Saturday at AIIMS. ''While we appreciate the gesture of the Hon'ble Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, in attempting to explain and clear our apprehensions regarding the controversial provisions in the NMC Bill 2019 cleared by Rajya Sabha, we regret to inform that many of the concerns pertaining to medical fraternity have not been adequately addressed,'' AIIMS said in a press statement. ''In the view of unanswered questions, AIIMS RDA and SU stands steadfast in our decisions to continue the ongoing indefinite strike against certain provisions of NMC Bill along with medical fraternity across the nations,'' the press statement further added. Resident Doctor's Association & Students' Union of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi:We remain steadfast in our decision to continue ongoing indefinite strike against certain provisions of NMC Bill. However, emergency services to resume at AIIMS with immediate effect pic.twitter.com/aWEnbaeJUv — ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2019 × Earlier, Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) was on a 24-hour nation-wide strike. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday urged the striking doctors to end their protest, saying the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill was in the "interest" of the nation, doctors and patients. Doctors have also been raising their voices against sections 32 and 15 of the Bill pertaining to licence to health providers and the entrance exam for post-graduate course/NEXT. Doctors have also been raising concerns over section 45 of the Bill. They say that the Bill empowers Central government to override any suggestion of the NMC. The Bill will decrease the representation of elected members from 75 per cent in MCI to 20 per cent in NMC. The organisation was also of the view that this proposed Bill will increase corruption and decrease autonomy in medicine. On July 29, the Lok Sabha had passed a Bill that seeks to create National Medical Commission in place of Medical Council of India (MCI) with Health Minister Harsh Vardhan terming it as an "anti-vested interests Bill" which will be remembered as one of the greatest reforms brought by the Modi government.

AIIMS continue ongoing indefinite strike against National Medical Commission Bill

Seven Naxals have been killed on Saturday in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Chhattisgarh.

''Seven Naxals killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sitagota jungle under Bagnadi Police Station in Rajnandgaon. Arms and ammunition recovered. Operation is still underway,'' DM Awasthi, Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh said.

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Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the site.

The operation its till underway. More details are awaited.

Earlier, a Naxal commander was killed in an encounter with police in Bhadradri Kottagudem district of Telangana.

Seven Naxals have been killed on Saturday in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Chhattisgarh. ''Seven Naxals killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sitagota jungle under Bagnadi Police Station in Rajnandgaon.

Seven Naxals have been killed on Saturday in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Chhattisgarh. ''Seven Naxals killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sitagota jungle under Bagnadi Police Station in Rajnandgaon. Arms and ammunition recovered. Operation is still underway,'' DM Awasthi, Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh said. DM Awasthi, Director General of Police, Chhattisgarh: 7 Naxals killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sitagota jungle under Bagnadi Police Station in Rajnandgaon. Arms and ammunition recovered. Operation is still underway. pic.twitter.com/OPNt9XEx7f — ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2019 × Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the site. The operation its till underway. More details are awaited. Earlier, a Naxal commander was killed in an encounter with police in Bhadradri Kottagudem district of Telangana.

Chhattisgarh: Seven Naxals killed in encounter in Rajnandgaon

Odisha government on Friday directed collectors of five districts to remain alert in view of the heavy rains forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

In a letter, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has directed Collectors of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, and Nuapada to closely monitor the situation as it may create a flood-like situation in these districts.

In Malkangiri, schools will remain closed for two days as heavy downpour lashes the district. District Administration Malkangiri said both the government and private schools will shut sown from August 3 to 5.

The SRF has also asked the collectors to keep the administrative machinery prepared to meet any possible situation that may arise due to heavy rains.

"The administrative officials will initiate necessary measures to identify vulnerable residential schools, welfare institutions which may get inundated and subsequently shift the inmates to safer shelters if required," as per the advisory.

The district authorities have been directed to make advance arrangements for food, water, sanitation, and medical facilities and&nbsp; 
relief camps.

Fire services teams have been asked to stay prepared to carry out search and rescue operations.

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Odisha government on Friday directed collectors of five districts to remain alert in view of the heavy rains forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Odisha government on Friday directed collectors of five districts to remain alert in view of the heavy rains forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In a letter, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has directed Collectors of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, and Nuapada to closely monitor the situation as it may create a flood-like situation in these districts. In Malkangiri, schools will remain closed for two days as heavy downpour lashes the district. District Administration Malkangiri said both the government and private schools will shut sown from August 3 to 5. The SRF has also asked the collectors to keep the administrative machinery prepared to meet any possible situation that may arise due to heavy rains. "The administrative officials will initiate necessary measures to identify vulnerable residential schools, welfare institutions which may get inundated and subsequently shift the inmates to safer shelters if required," as per the advisory. The district authorities have been directed to make advance arrangements for food, water, sanitation, and medical facilities and relief camps. Fire services teams have been asked to stay prepared to carry out search and rescue operations.

Alert issued in five districts of Odisha, India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall

Amazon is in talks with Reliance Industries Ltd's retail unit to buy a stake in India's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer, two sources with knowledge of the talks told on Friday.

Amazon's massive online presence could help bolster Reliance's consumer and private labels business.

More importantly, a partnership would help the duo counter Walmart, which last year invested $16 billion in India's Flipkart, in the battle for a bigger share of India's fast-growing e-commerce market.

In late December, India modified rules around foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-commerce, creating additional hurdles for companies such as&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;and Flipkart, and giving companies such as Reliance an edge.

Amazon&nbsp;had made the proposal to Reliance - controlled by Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man - for the partnership, but it was not clear whether a deal would materialize, said one of the sources.

The second source said&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;had been pondering a proposal to purchase an up to 26% stake in the Reliance unit since at least February.

"For&nbsp;Amazon, it is about neutralizing a major rival and allowing itself to grow," said the second source, who added the company envisions helping Reliance's roughly 40 brands and grocery products go online.

Further details of the possible deal, first reported by India's Economic Times newspaper on Thursday, were not immediately clear.

Amazon, which declined to comment on Thursday, did not immediately respond to request for comment on Friday. Reliance on Friday pointed to its Thursday statement, which said it would make any disclosures to stock exchanges as and when necessary.

Reliance could potentially leverage&nbsp;Amazon's global experience in technology, supply chain and logistics as it aims to connect grocery stores across the country digitally through its Jio telecoms network - the biggest in India by subscribers.

For&nbsp;Amazon, picking up a stake in a Reliance unit could mean getting access to the Jio telecoms platform and its vast retail footprint of more than 10,600 stores across India. It might also add more firepower to their lobbying efforts, as the Ambani family is viewed as being well-connected politically.

Seattle-based&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;is keen to get a bigger share of India's e-commerce market, which Deloitte expects to more than treble to $84 billion between 2017 and 2021.

Reliance was previously in talks with China's Alibaba to sell a stake in Reliance Retail, but a deal could not be sealed due to differences in valuation, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Amazon is in talks with Reliance Industries Ltd's retail unit to buy a stake in India's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer, two sources with knowledge of the talks told on Friday.

Amazon is in talks with Reliance Industries Ltd's retail unit to buy a stake in India's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer, two sources with knowledge of the talks told on Friday. Amazon's massive online presence could help bolster Reliance's consumer and private labels business. More importantly, a partnership would help the duo counter Walmart, which last year invested $16 billion in India's Flipkart, in the battle for a bigger share of India's fast-growing e-commerce market. In late December, India modified rules around foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-commerce, creating additional hurdles for companies such as Amazon and Flipkart, and giving companies such as Reliance an edge. Amazon had made the proposal to Reliance - controlled by Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man - for the partnership, but it was not clear whether a deal would materialize, said one of the sources. The second source said Amazon had been pondering a proposal to purchase an up to 26% stake in the Reliance unit since at least February. "For Amazon, it is about neutralizing a major rival and allowing itself to grow," said the second source, who added the company envisions helping Reliance's roughly 40 brands and grocery products go online. Further details of the possible deal, first reported by India's Economic Times newspaper on Thursday, were not immediately clear. Amazon, which declined to comment on Thursday, did not immediately respond to request for comment on Friday. Reliance on Friday pointed to its Thursday statement, which said it would make any disclosures to stock exchanges as and when necessary. Reliance could potentially leverage Amazon's global experience in technology, supply chain and logistics as it aims to connect grocery stores across the country digitally through its Jio telecoms network - the biggest in India by subscribers. For Amazon, picking up a stake in a Reliance unit could mean getting access to the Jio telecoms platform and its vast retail footprint of more than 10,600 stores across India. It might also add more firepower to their lobbying efforts, as the Ambani family is viewed as being well-connected politically. Seattle-based Amazon is keen to get a bigger share of India's e-commerce market, which Deloitte expects to more than treble to $84 billion between 2017 and 2021. Reliance was previously in talks with China's Alibaba to sell a stake in Reliance Retail, but a deal could not be sealed due to differences in valuation, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Amazon in talks with Reliance Retail to buy a stake: Sources

One terrorist was killed on Saturday morning during&nbsp;an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.

According to reports, one security personnel&nbsp;also got injured in the encounter.

A joint team of Army's 22RR, SOG and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Malmaponpora.

The operation is still underway.

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Earlier, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exchange-of-fire-reported-between-terrorists-security-forces-in-shopian-240058">two army personnel were injured</a> in an encounter at Pandoshan village in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Also, a vehicle of 55 Rashtriya Rifle (RR) was targeted by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday.

One terrorist was killed on Saturday morning during an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. According to reports, one security personnel also got injured in the encounter.

One terrorist was killed on Saturday morning during an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. According to reports, one security personnel also got injured in the encounter. A joint team of Army's 22RR, SOG and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Malmaponpora. The operation is still underway. #UPDATE Jammu & Kashmir: One terrorist killed in exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in Malmapanpora area of Sopore. https://t.co/8lAvG4LDcN — ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2019 × Earlier, two army personnel were injured in an encounter at Pandoshan village in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. Also, a vehicle of 55 Rashtriya Rifle (RR) was targeted by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir: One army personnel injured, terrorist killed in encounter in Baramulla district

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday said that Satellite and radar indicate very heavy rainfall in Mumbai for the weekend.

"Strong winds with speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph likely to prevail along and off Maharashtra coast during next three days and along south Maharashtra -Goa coast during next four days," the IMD said.

"Rough to very rough sea conditions (wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) are likely to prevail over the north Arabian sea, central and south-west Arabian Sea during next 5 days," IMD further added.

The red alert has been issued in many parts of Maharashtra.

Deputy&nbsp;Director General of India Met Department, KS Hosalikar tweeted, ''Rainfall Updates. With the development of low pressure area over Bay, this Saturday night and Sunday, Mumbai is very likely to get intense heavy rainfalls. Warnings are issued including West coast. TC and watch for updates please.''

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Heavy rains lashed Mumbai in the last 24 hours, especially in the suburbs flooding several areas.

Mumbai-Goa national highway in Maharashtra was closed for traffic following a landslide caused by rainfall near Mauje Dhamandevi village in Raigarh.

The landslide occurred in the early hours of Saturday.&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday said that Satellite and radar indicate very heavy rainfall in Mumbai for the weekend. "Strong winds with speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph likely to prevail along and off Maharashtra coast during next three days and along south Maharashtra -Goa coast during next four days," the IMD said.

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday said that Satellite and radar indicate very heavy rainfall in Mumbai for the weekend. "Strong winds with speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph likely to prevail along and off Maharashtra coast during next three days and along south Maharashtra -Goa coast during next four days," the IMD said. "Rough to very rough sea conditions (wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) are likely to prevail over the north Arabian sea, central and south-west Arabian Sea during next 5 days," IMD further added. The red alert has been issued in many parts of Maharashtra. Deputy Director General of India Met Department, KS Hosalikar tweeted, ''Rainfall Updates. With the development of low pressure area over Bay, this Saturday night and Sunday, Mumbai is very likely to get intense heavy rainfalls. Warnings are issued including West coast. TC and watch for updates please.'' Rainfall Updates. With the development of low pressure area over Bay, this Saturday night and Sunday, Mumbai is very likely to get intense heavy rainfalls. Warnings are issued including West coast. TC and watch for updates please.https://t.co/tC52tQTo04https://t.co/eAIy8vzk7e pic.twitter.com/jxEa9dpUyP — K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) August 2, 2019 × Heavy rains lashed Mumbai in the last 24 hours, especially in the suburbs flooding several areas. Mumbai-Goa national highway in Maharashtra was closed for traffic following a landslide caused by rainfall near Mauje Dhamandevi village in Raigarh. The landslide occurred in the early hours of Saturday.

India Meteorological Department predicts intense rainfall for next 24 hours in Mumbai, warnings issued

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Sudan's military council and its main opposition coalition have agreed on a constitutional declaration to usher in a new period of transitional government, African Union mediator for Sudan Mohamed Hassan Lebatt told a news conference in the early hours of Saturday morning.&nbsp;

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India's biggest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, said it had cut the number of its temporary workers to cope with a slowdown in auto sales, adding to the jobless problem in Asia's third-largest economy.

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Thousands of Russian opposition protesters were expected to try and rally again in Moscow on Saturday to demand free elections despite a sweeping police crackdown and ban on the event.

Pakistan may reject India's request for 'unimpeded consular access' to Kulbhushan Jadhav: Report A day after India asked Pakistan government to provide ''unimpeded consular access'' to Kulbushan Jadhav, reports have emerged that Pakistan may reject India's ''valid demand'' by not giving free unobstructed access to the death row prisoner in Pakistan.

Pakistan may reject India's request for 'unimpeded consular access' to Kulbhushan Jadhav: Report A day after India asked Pakistan government to provide ''unimpeded consular access'' to Kulbushan Jadhav, reports have emerged that Pakistan may reject India's ''valid demand'' by not giving free unobstructed access to the death row prisoner in Pakistan. Sudanese factions agree constitutional declaration for transitional government Sudan's military council and its main opposition coalition have agreed on a constitutional declaration to usher in a new period of transitional government, African Union mediator for Sudan Mohamed Hassan Lebatt told a news conference in the early hours of Saturday morning. Indian airlines to prepare extra flights for Srinagar tourists, Amarnath Yatris: DGCA Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday has asked the Indian airlines to be prepared to operate extra flights to and from Srinagar for Amarnath Yatris and tourists. India's biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki cuts temporary jobs as sales plunge India's biggest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, said it had cut the number of its temporary workers to cope with a slowdown in auto sales, adding to the jobless problem in Asia's third-largest economy. Russian opposition plans new election protest despite crackdown Thousands of Russian opposition protesters were expected to try and rally again in Moscow on Saturday to demand free elections despite a sweeping police crackdown and ban on the event.

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India's biggest automaker,&nbsp;Maruti&nbsp;Suzuki, said it had cut the number of its temporary workers to cope with a slowdown in auto sales, adding to the jobless problem in Asia's third-largest economy.

The vehicle industry, accounting for nearly half of India's manufacturing output, is facing one of its worst slowdowns in nearly a decade, with vehicle sales falling rapidly. There is little sign of a swift revival.

Maruti&nbsp;Suzuki said&nbsp;it employed 18,845 temporary workers on average in the six months ended June 30, down 6% or 1,181 from the same period last year. The company also said job cuts had accelerated since April.

Two sources familiar with the matter said the company would freeze hiring new employees until the downturn reversed.

It is the first time the reduction has been reported. The listed firm is not required to disclose any reduction in its temporary workforce.

India's jobless rate rose to 7.51% in July 2019 from 5.66% a year earlier, according to private data group CMIE. Those figures do not include many people on the margins of society who are day labourers and are often unemployed or underemployed.

Economists say government jobless figures are out of date and lack credibility.

Maruti&nbsp;Suzuki, majority-owned by Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp, said it had not reduced its 15,892-strong more permanent workforce. It declined to say whether further reductions were planned or comment on the hiring freeze.

The automaker previously said it had cut production by 10.3% in the first six months of the year.

Maruti&nbsp;Suzuki, which produces every second passenger vehicle sold in India, reported a 33.5% decline in sales in July to 109,265 vehicles compared with July 2018.

Chairman RC Bhargava&nbsp;the workforce was being reduced to reflect the slowdown in business, adding that this was one reason carmakers liked to have some temporary workers, although he did not give details about the job losses.

"One of the consequences of a slowdown is that the marginal players and weaker players find it difficult to survive. When do consolidations happen in business? Only when times are difficult," he added.

Two temporary workers outside the Manesar plant in the northern Indian state of Haryana, who did not want to be named, said the number of days with three shifts had been reduce. They said some assembly lines at the plant were not operating.

Kuldeep Janghu, general secretary of the&nbsp;Maruti&nbsp;Udyog workers union, said the average wage of temporary workers were about $250 a month at the company's Manesar and Gurugram plants.

The two plants have combined the capacity to produce more than 1.5 million vehicles a year.

The company rolled out its popular&nbsp;Maruti&nbsp;800 model from the Gurugram plant in 1983.

The auto sales downturn has put jobs across the industry at risk. The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) said parts makers could slash a fifth of their 5 million workforce if the slump continued.

India's biggest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, said it had cut the number of its temporary workers to cope with a slowdown in auto sales, adding to the jobless problem in Asia's third-largest economy.

India's biggest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, said it had cut the number of its temporary workers to cope with a slowdown in auto sales, adding to the jobless problem in Asia's third-largest economy. The vehicle industry, accounting for nearly half of India's manufacturing output, is facing one of its worst slowdowns in nearly a decade, with vehicle sales falling rapidly. There is little sign of a swift revival. Maruti Suzuki said it employed 18,845 temporary workers on average in the six months ended June 30, down 6% or 1,181 from the same period last year. The company also said job cuts had accelerated since April. Two sources familiar with the matter said the company would freeze hiring new employees until the downturn reversed. It is the first time the reduction has been reported. The listed firm is not required to disclose any reduction in its temporary workforce. India's jobless rate rose to 7.51% in July 2019 from 5.66% a year earlier, according to private data group CMIE. Those figures do not include many people on the margins of society who are day labourers and are often unemployed or underemployed. Economists say government jobless figures are out of date and lack credibility. Maruti Suzuki, majority-owned by Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp, said it had not reduced its 15,892-strong more permanent workforce. It declined to say whether further reductions were planned or comment on the hiring freeze. The automaker previously said it had cut production by 10.3% in the first six months of the year. Maruti Suzuki, which produces every second passenger vehicle sold in India, reported a 33.5% decline in sales in July to 109,265 vehicles compared with July 2018. Chairman RC Bhargava the workforce was being reduced to reflect the slowdown in business, adding that this was one reason carmakers liked to have some temporary workers, although he did not give details about the job losses. "One of the consequences of a slowdown is that the marginal players and weaker players find it difficult to survive. When do consolidations happen in business? Only when times are difficult," he added. Two temporary workers outside the Manesar plant in the northern Indian state of Haryana, who did not want to be named, said the number of days with three shifts had been reduce. They said some assembly lines at the plant were not operating. Kuldeep Janghu, general secretary of the Maruti Udyog workers union, said the average wage of temporary workers were about $250 a month at the company's Manesar and Gurugram plants. The two plants have combined the capacity to produce more than 1.5 million vehicles a year. The company rolled out its popular Maruti 800 model from the Gurugram plant in 1983. The auto sales downturn has put jobs across the industry at risk. The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) said parts makers could slash a fifth of their 5 million workforce if the slump continued.

India's biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki cuts temporary jobs as sales plunge

The Karnataka government on Friday announced that it will soon deposit the first instalment of an additional sum of Rs 2,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (prime minister scheme)&nbsp;in the bank accounts of farmers.

"As many as 43.75 lakh declarations of farmers have been sent to Government of India under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Out of this, Rs 634.50 crore has been credited to 31.72 lakh eligible farmers' accounts directly with Rs 6,000 each. Government of Karnataka will soon release Rs 2,000 as the first instalment to the accounts of these beneficiaries," Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said.

As the drought condition in the state is severe, Yediyurappa directed the officials to take up relief work like drinking water, fodder supply, employment guarantee schemes on a war footing.

To encourage fodder growing in farmers' lands, the Chief Minister suggested officials to purchase fodder grown by farmers for Rs 4,000 per ton, which is currently being purchased at Rs 3,000 per ton.

Since water conservation is the prime need of the hour, and Yediyurappa directed officials to take up check dam construction in a massive way in the state.

Steps have been taken to take up fill water at 10 barrages across Krishna river from Allamatti and Narayanapur Dams to meet water scarcity.

He also suggested officials to streamline food supply under the Anna Bhagya scheme and check irregularities.

Efforts are being made to streamline the administrative machinery and initiate stern action against officials who do not properly respond to public grievances.

The DCs and CEOs are told to visit every taluka at least once in 15 days and attend to public grievances. He directed senior officers including Chief Secretary to visit districts.

Chief Secretary will visit districts once in a month and secretaries will visit districts at least two times in a month and review progress and inspect works, he said.

The Karnataka government on Friday announced that it will soon deposit the first instalment of an additional sum of Rs 2,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (prime minister scheme) in the bank accounts of farmers.

The Karnataka government on Friday announced that it will soon deposit the first instalment of an additional sum of Rs 2,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (prime minister scheme) in the bank accounts of farmers. "As many as 43.75 lakh declarations of farmers have been sent to Government of India under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Out of this, Rs 634.50 crore has been credited to 31.72 lakh eligible farmers' accounts directly with Rs 6,000 each. Government of Karnataka will soon release Rs 2,000 as the first instalment to the accounts of these beneficiaries," Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said. As the drought condition in the state is severe, Yediyurappa directed the officials to take up relief work like drinking water, fodder supply, employment guarantee schemes on a war footing. To encourage fodder growing in farmers' lands, the Chief Minister suggested officials to purchase fodder grown by farmers for Rs 4,000 per ton, which is currently being purchased at Rs 3,000 per ton. Since water conservation is the prime need of the hour, and Yediyurappa directed officials to take up check dam construction in a massive way in the state. Steps have been taken to take up fill water at 10 barrages across Krishna river from Allamatti and Narayanapur Dams to meet water scarcity. He also suggested officials to streamline food supply under the Anna Bhagya scheme and check irregularities. Efforts are being made to streamline the administrative machinery and initiate stern action against officials who do not properly respond to public grievances. The DCs and CEOs are told to visit every taluka at least once in 15 days and attend to public grievances. He directed senior officers including Chief Secretary to visit districts. Chief Secretary will visit districts once in a month and secretaries will visit districts at least two times in a month and review progress and inspect works, he said.

Karnataka farmers to get additional sum of Rs 2,000 under prime minister scheme

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