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• IL&FS case: Raj thackeray summoned by ED August 18, 2019
  According to sources, ED wants to quiz Thackeray on his exit from the group.
• BJP, Congress clash over lynchings August 18, 2019
  Ratiram Jatav, the father of the deceased Harish Jatav, committed suicide three days ago allegedly due to inaction of police in his son’s case.
• No Supreme Court relief, Lt Col to be tried for 8 charges August 18, 2019
  The officer has also been found blameworthy under three charges of the Arms Act and is likely to face dismissal from service and imprisonment after the proceedings.
• Govt readies report card on ‘smart cities, big impact' August 18, 2019
  The ministry would bring out a report card on these high-impact projects on October 2 – the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.