




Sambhal (UP), Aug 6 (PTI) Three minors, aged eight to 12, drowned in a pit in a field here while taking a bath, police said on Friday.
Muzaffarnagar, Aug 6 (PTI) Two people riding a motorcycle died when they collided with a pair of bullocks fighting on a road here, police said on Friday.

Bajrang Punia will begin his Tokyo Olympics campaign in Men's 65kg freestyle category against Kyrgyzstan's Ernazar Akmataliev.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday paid rich tributes to former Union minister Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary and said her selfless service to the nation will always be remembered.
Muzaffarnagar, Aug 6 (PTI) An 80-year-old man died in a village in Shamli district when his grandson, aged around 16, accidentally shot him with a countrymade pistol, police said on Friday.

Alaska [US], August 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Six people have died as a result of a crash of a flightseeing plane in the northernmost US state of Alaska, media reported.
Parliament Schedule for Friday, August 6 LOK SABHA Bills for consideration and passing -The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 -The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Private members' business RAJYA SABHA Private members' business PTI DV

Aditi Ashok is currently second in women's individual stroke play in golf at the end of round 3. The Indian golfer had dropped out of the podium spot for a while after being tied for second place at the end of Round 2 but has bounced back and is now in a favourable position to win a medal.

New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Friday amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition MPs.

Property Cell of Mumbai Police Crime Branch has summoned actress Sherlyn Chopra asking her to appear before it for questioning today in connection with the porn film production case in which businessman Raj Kundra was arrested, says Mumbai Police.
Thane, Aug 6 (PTI) The COVID-19 tally of Thane district in Maharashtra rose by 283 to reach 5,46,108, an official said on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Friday amid protest by Opposition members over Pegasus and other issues.

Bajrang Punia comes out on top in his opening round of Tokyo Olympics 2020 against Kyrgyzstan's Ernazar Akmataliev. The bout ended 3-3 but due to Punia scoring higher points in one of his move, the Indian emerged victorious
Lucknow, Aug 6 (PTI) BSP chief Mayawati on Friday said it will support the central government in parliament and outside if it takes constructive steps for conducting census of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Bahraich (UP), Aug 6 (PTI) Five people were arrested here for being allegedly involved in narcotics smuggling, and smack and cannabis worth nearly Rs 5.5 crore were seized from separate parts of the district, police said on Friday.
Mayiladuthurai (TN), Aug 6 (PTI): As many as 30 passengers had a providential escape on Friday morning when the bus in which they were traveling caught fire at Porayar in Mayiladuthurai district, police said.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said the Indian women's hockey team excelled on the field and won the hearts of every citizen of the country with a stellar performance.

Seema Bisla suffers a defeat in her opening round match in women's 50kg freestyle wrestling against Tunisia's Sarra Hamdi. The Tunisian won the game 3-1.

Bengaluru (Karnataka), August 6 (ANI): Bengaluru Central Crime Branch on Friday arrested four persons including a foreign drug peddler for illegally possessing drugs worth Rs six crore.

Bajrang Punia advanced to the semi-finals of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 after defeating Iran's Ghiasi Cheka. Punia was trailing in the match but turned it around pinning the Iranian wrestler.
Chennai, Aug 6 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday lauded the Indian women's hockey team for their undaunting efforts till the end in the Tokyo Olympics and said their performance is no less than those that resulted in a medal.

Great Britain defeated India in the third-place match in women's hockey at Tokyo Olympics 2020 to secure the bronze medal. Following that, GBR praised the Indian team for their efforts and brilliant performances at the Summer Games.