Today in History (August 26th, 1974)
Charles Lindbergh, American aviator, one of the best-known figures in aeronautical history, remembered for the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, from New York City to Paris, He was died on 26th August 1974
Summary of Today’s News
Governor threatens President’s Rule amid faceoff with Mann
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has sent a letter to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, urging him to respond to queries and provide information regarding the state’s issues. The Governor warns of invoking Article 356 (President’s Rule) and initiating criminal proceedings if the Chief Minister fails to comply.
U.P. Ex Minister, wife freed from jail after 16 years as SC declines to stay release
Former Uttar Pradesh Minister Amarmani Tripathi and his wife, who were serving life sentences for the murder of poet Madhumita Shukla, have been released from prison due to their completion of 16 years of imprisonment and their “old age” and “good behavior.” The Supreme Court declined to prevent their release. The poet’s sister expressed concerns about her safety and her family’s safety.
SC seeks report on Cauvery water release, availability
The Supreme Court has directed the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to provide a report on the status of river water discharge from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu for the next two weeks, with a deadline of September 1. This decision follows a meeting of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee set for August 28 to discuss the upcoming water release.
Vladimir Putin to skip G20 summit in New Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the G20 leaders’ summit in India on September 9-10, 2023. This decision follows his absence from recent international summits due to the Ukraine crisis. The Russian Press Secretary stated that Putin’s focus is on the military operation in Ukraine. He also did not attend last year’s G20 summit and the recent BRICS summit.
