Latest News: Forces crush Pak terror; Swamy exits NEET-JEE row; SSR's kin counter Rhea

 SSR's brother-in-law accuses Rhea right back

In a sharp rebuttal to Rhea Chakraborty's claims that Sushant's sisters left him at Waterstone Resort despite his bad health, the late actor's brother-in-law has narrated family's side of the story. Penning a blog post, Sushant’s brother-in-law Vishal Kirti said that Sushant got his and his sisters’ tickets booked for Chandigarh since he wanted to go back with them.

Read full story: 'Glad Sushant's Sisters Left Waterstone': SSR's Brother-in-law Accuses Rhea Right Back

Indian Army kills 10 terrorists in 48 hours

In a series of success for security forces deployed in the Kashmir Valley, 10 terrorists were killed in three separate encounters in South and Central Kashmir in the last 48 hours. Four terrorists were killed in Shopian in an overnight operation on August 28 and 29, three terrorists were killed in Pulwama encounter on August 29 and three in Srinagar’s Pantha Chowk encounter.

Read full story: Operation All Out: Indian Army Crushes Terror; 10 Terrorists Killed In 48 Hours

'Ghulam Nabi Azad wanting elections is unfortunate'

Another Congress leader has lashed out at senior party member and Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Nabi Azad for remarks in favour of the election of party president. V Hanumantha Rao on Saturday said that Azad is asking for party election because he is not in that (Congress president) position otherwise it would have been different. 

Read full story: 'Ghulam Nabi Azad Wanting Elections Is Unfortunate': Congress Sycophancy Reaches New Low

In NEET-JEE row, Subramanian Swamy won't take his 'last chance'

Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said if Chief Ministers seeking postponement of JEE and NEET exams had "not intervened", he would have tried to meet PM Modi and take "one last chance", adding that he cannot do so now. He said that it is now the Chief Ministers and the Supreme Court's responsibility to take it to its "logical end" Swamy also said that 'Monday is crucial', seeing as the JEE exam is set to begin on that day. 

Read full story: NEET-JEE Row: Subramanian Swamy Won't Take His 'last Chance'; Reasons Why As CMs Move SC

Delhi Metro's plan of resuming services

From limiting the number of people in lifts to longer halting time for trains, Delhi Metro has planned various restrictions that would be followed after its services resume on September 7 for the first time amid COVID-19 pandemic. "As per the latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs under Unlock 4, the Delhi Metro will be resuming its services for the public from September 7 onwards in a calibrated manner," the DMRC said in a statement on Saturday.

Read full story: Longer Halting Time, Less People In Lifts: Delhi Metro's Plans Ahead Of Resumption Of Services

Barack Obama recalls meeting Chadwick Boseman

Former US President Barack Obama is the latest personality to mourn the sudden demise of Chadwick Boseman. Obama took to his official Twitter handle to recall a meeting with the Black Panther star in 2013 at the White House, while the latter's movie on Jackie Robinson had released. 

Read full story: Barack Obama Recalls Meeting Chadwick Boseman: 'Could Tell Right Away That He Was Blessed'

US, Japan reiterate South China Sea commitments 

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper and Japanese Defence Minister Taro Kono reiterated their commitment to maintaining a 'rules-based order' in the East and South China Seas on Saturday, August 29. An official statement from the US Department of Defence stated that Esper hosted Kono in Guam where both the leaders acknowledged the strength of the US-Japan alliance and held high-level talks to boost and expand bilateral defence cooperation. 

Read full story: US, Japan Reiterate South China Sea Commitments Amid Growing Chinese Presence