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11:23 PM

Rising violence against doctors saddening, they deserve better: CJI Ramana

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Saturday expressed serious concern over rising violence against upright and hardworking doctors and lodging of false cases against them.

 

The CJI said that he would also like to pay his tribute to the unending spirit of doctors, who work tirelessly round the clock for their patients.

11:23 PM

Madhya Pradesh reports 27 new Covid-19 cases, zero death in last 24 hours

The COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh reached 10,41,661 on Saturday after the detection of 27 cases at a positivity rate of 0.3 per cent, while the death toll remained unchanged at 10,735, an official said.

 

So far, 10,30,729 persons have been discharged post recovery, including 40 during the day, leaving the state with 197 active cases, he said.

 

With 7,727 samples examined on Saturday, the number of tests in MP went up to 2,91,33,393, he added.

 

A government release said 11,77,86,415 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in the state, including 54,714 during the day.

 

Coronavirus figures in MP are as follows: Total cases 10,41,661, new cases 27, death toll 10,735, recoveries 10,30,729, active cases 197, number of tests so far 2,91,33,393.

11:22 PM

Mumbai sees 172 fresh Covid-19 infections, zero death; active tally at 784

Mumbai on Saturday added 172 COVID-19 cases to its tally, which reached 10,60,606. while the death toll remained unchanged at 19,563, a civic official said.

 

So far, 10,40,259 persons have been discharged post recovery, including 94 during the day, leaving the metropolis with an active caseload of 784, he said.

 

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation data showed the recovery rate was 98 per cent, the caseload doubling time was 7,316 days and the overall growth rate of cases between April 30 and May 6 stood at 0.009 per cent.

9:44 PM

More than 10 rounds of firing reported in the Subhash Nagar area of West Delhi

Delhi | More than 10 rounds of firing reported in the Subhash Nagar area of West Delhi. Police & top officials deployed at the spot. More details awaited: Delhi Police

 

9:15 PM

J&K LG Sinha stresses on rural development, calls it road to prosperity

The road to Jammu and Kashmir's prosperity has to pass through its villages, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday as he emphasised that high priority should be accorded to the rural development.

 

Highlighting the role of rural infrastructure, self-employment, and agrarian society, he said policies should be based on pragmatism in order to harness the tremendous potential of villages.

 

Around 70 per cent of J-K's population is dependent on agriculture and allied activities. Today, the development in rural areas is not just about self-sufficiency in food production but also about increasing yields and income and making the people more empowered. It is also about making the villages self-sufficient because the road to J-K's prosperity has to pass through its villages, the Lt Governor said.

9:15 PM

Maharashtra records 253 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours

Maharashtra on Saturday reported 253 new COVID-19 cases, highest since the last week of March, and one death, the state health department said. It took the infection tally in the state to 78,79,054 and death toll to 1,47,846. On March 25, 2022, the state had reported 275 new cases. So far, 77,29,931 persons have been discharged post recovery, including 136 since previous evening.

 

The state has an active caseload of 1,277 now. Mumbai led with 172 new cases, while the lone death was reported in Satara district. Maharashtra on Friday had recorded 205 new coronavirus infections including 117 in Mumbai but zero pandemic-related deaths.

8:00 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind will pay a State visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines

President Ram Nath Kovind will pay a State visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines (SVG) from 15 - 21 May 2022. This will be the first ever visit by an Indian Head of State to these countries: MEA

 

7:59 PM

Pramod Madhwaraj joins BJP along with other party leaders in presence of Basavaraj Bommai

7:06 PM

Jahangirpuri violence case

Delhi Police have arrested 3 accused in the matter taking the total to 36, including 3 minors. The latest accused who have been arrested are namely Zaheer Khan alias Jalil, Anabul alias Sheikh & Tabrez: Delhi Police

 

7:03 PM

Triple talaqs have dipped after enactment of law: Minorities Commission

Cases of triple talaq have dipped since the enactment of the law against the instant divorce in the country, a member of the National Commission of Minorities (NCM) said on Saturday.

 

Speaking to reporters here, NCM member Syed Shahezadi said she had held talks with Muslim women over triple talaq and other concerns.

 

I held talks with Muslim women over triple talaq and other issues here. After the enactment of the law, the number of triple talaqs have come down, Shahezadi said.

6:08 PM

AAP Punjab MLA JS Gajjan Majra in Rs 40-cr bank fraud case

CBI has raided the premises linked to AAP Punjab MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjan Majra in Rs 40-cr bank fraud case. During the raid, CBI recovered 94 signed blank cheques & several Aadhaar cards. Cash of Rs 16.57 Lakh(approx), around 88 foreign currency notes, some property documents, several bank accounts& other incriminating documents were found& recovered during searches today at premises linked to AAP Punjab MLA JS Gajjan Majra in Rs 40-cr bank fraud case.

 

 

 

5:56 PM

One year of DMK govt: Stalin announces 5 new schemes, focuses on healthcare

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday visited the memorials of DMK founder and former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai and his father Kalaignar Karunanidhi on the first anniversary of his government in the state.

 

He also took a surprise ride in a bus to check the efficiency of free travel for women scheme. The Chief Minister also announced five new schemes on Saturday by making a statement under Rule 110 in the state Legislative Assembly.

 

5:26 PM

Cyclone won't make landfall in Odisha or AP but move parallel to coast: IMD

In a big relief to the people and administration, the IMD on Saturday announced that the cyclonic storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal will not make landfall in either Odisha or Andhra Pradesh but will move parallel to the coast.

 

It will recurve north-northeastwards and move towards northwest Bay of Bengal after nearing the North Andhra-Odisha coast, India Meteorological Department (IMD) DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

 

"The well-marked low pressure area intensified into a depression and is now moving towards the coast in the northwestwards direction. It will continue to move in that direction till May 10 evening, and thereafter recurve in the sea north-northeastwards and move parallel to the coast," Mohapatra said.

4:24 PM

Indian Youth Congress holds a protest outside the residence of Hardeep Singh Puri over the fuel price hike

3:42 PM

DMRC announces interchange hub at RK Ashram Marg metro station

The DMRC on Saturday announced the construction of a new interchange hub at the R K Ashram Marg metro station which will provide a shorter route from central to north Delhi.

 

In a tweet, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said the interchange facility will provide a convenient mode of transit and help in decongesting the busy Blue Line.

 

According to the DMRC, the R K Ashram Marg station on the Blue Line will be connected to the metro station of the same name on the Magenta Line.

 

"R.K Ashram Marg Metro station on Blue Line is being converted into an interchange. It will be connecting R.K Ashram Marg Metro station of Magenta Line. Commuters will have access to alternate & shorter routes from Central to North Delhi," the DMRC tweeted.

3:29 PM

Storm brewing in Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into cyclone by Sunday

A storm is brewing in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a cyclone on Sunday evening, packing a wind speed of over 75 km per hour, and move towards the coast of northern Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

According to a special bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather system had intensified into a depression, and at 1130 hours of Saturday lay 170 km west of Car Nicobar Island (Nicobar Islands) and 300 km south-south-west of Port Blair.

If the weather system intensifies into a cyclone it will be called Asani, Sinhalese for 'wrath'. This would be the first cyclonic storm of the season as a similar weather event in March had fizzled out before it could acquire the strength of a cyclone.

3:03 PM

Two judges appointed to SC; top court set to regain full strength of 34

The Supreme Court is set to regain its full strength of 34 judges with two appointments to the top court on Saturday.

Days after the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana recommended the names of Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala of the Gujarat High Court for elevation to the apex court, the Union Law Ministry announced their appointments on Saturday in separate notifications.

2:37 PM

France's Macron to be inaugurated for second five-year term

French President Emmanuel Macron is being inaugurated for a second term during a ceremony on Saturday at the Elysee presidential palace.

Macron was reelected for five years on April 24 in a runoff that saw him beat out far-right rival Marine Le Pen.

About 500 guests are expected at the ceremony, where the president of the Constitutional Council is to read out the results of the election.

2:26 PM

Entrance exams for Shanghai colleges, high schools postponed amid Covid resurgence

The Shanghai Municipal government on Saturday postponed entrance examinations for colleges and senior high schools in the city by a month, due to the latest resurgence of Covid-19.

Over 50,000 students will sit for the college entrance examination, which will be held from July 7 to 9. Another 110,000 students will attend the senior high school entrance examination, scheduled on July 11 and 12, while laboratory exams for physics and chemistry and foreign language listening tests will be canceled, reported Xinhua. Chen Qun, vice mayor of Shanghai, said special rooms will be set up for students under concentrated quarantine or with abnormal COVID-19 test results, ensuring every student will be able to sit the exams.

Since March 12, all primary and secondary schools in Shanghai have switched to online teaching, and kindergartens and nurseries have been closed, as per the media outlet, as per the media outlet.

2:17 PM

Delhi Police to provide security to BJP leader Tajinder Pal Bagga

In the wake of BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga expressing fear about his safety, the Delhi Police on Saturday said it will make necessary security arrangements for him.

 

On Friday, the Punjab Police arrested Bagga from his residence in Delhi's Janakpuri, but the city police here brought him back to the capital from Haryana, saying its Punjab counterpart did not inform it about the arrest.

2:07 PM

Govt aims to develop vehicle scrapping facilities within 150 kms from city centres

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said his aim is to develop at least one automobile scrapping facility within 150 kilometres from each city centre, while asserting that the country has the potential to become a vehicle scrapping hub of the entire South Asian region.

Addressing an event here, Gadkari said the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy is a key initiative in the Indian transport and sustainability sector, and this will enable the removal of older and unfit vehicles and introduction of new lesser-polluting vehicles in a phased manner.

"My aim is to develop a vehicle scrapping centre within the reach of 150 km from all the city centres," the road transport and highways minister said.

 

1:34 PM

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa likely to resign: Report

1:32 PM

BRO must use technology to enhance capabilities in northern sector: Rajnath Singh

We're aware of Chinese presence in Northern sector, they try to reach mountainous areas rapidly because of deft construction techniques, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

 

BRO must work in parallel & use technology to enhance its capabilities, Singh said, adding govt is providing support in this direction.

1:10 PM

Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions from May 10: IMD

1:08 PM

Arjuna awardees now get Rs 20,000 per month instead of Rs 5,000: Haryana CM

12:33 PM

Spending Rs 6 lakh each on 2,300 athletes to provide them better facilities: Anurag Thakur

We are spending Rs 6 lakh each on 2,300 athletes to provide them better facilities while Rs 140 crore is being spent on young athletes to further support them, said Union minister Anurag Thakur at logo launch of 4th Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula, ANI reported

12:25 PM

Stalin travels in MTC bus, interacts with passengers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday travelled in a state-run Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) bus and interacted with the passengers.

Coinciding with the first anniversary of the DMK-led government assuming office in the state, he especially spoke to the women passengers and enquired about the free travel facility for them.

12:12 PM

Farmer leaders meet Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Farmer leaders, including BKU's Rakesh Tikait, meet Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda in New Delhi on Saturday, ANI reported.

11:38 AM

BRO showed its engineering prowess to the entire world in building Atal Tunnel: Rajnath

11:20 AM

Avinash Sable breaks the 30-year-old record of Bahadur Prasad in 5,000 meter race