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9:16 PM

Aam Aadmi Party launches campaign to protest arrests of Sisodia, Jain

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday kicked off its door-to-door campaign in 250 wards of Delhi as part of its protest against the arrest of party leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain on corruption charges, the PTI reported.

8:05 PM

Putin likely to attend G20 summit in India, says Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov

Russian President may attendt the G20 summit in India later this year, but no decision has been made, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, the ANI reported.

3:29 PM

Amit Shah hails 'Naatu Naatu', 'The Elephant Whisperers' Oscar win

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hailed Telugu film RRR's song "Naatu Naatu" and Tamil documentary "The Elephant Whisperers" winning the prestigious Oscar awards
 

 

3:06 PM

Ram Chandra Paudel sworn in as Nepal's third President

Senior Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel on Monday took the oath of office and secrecy as Nepal's third President.

At a special ceremony at Sheetal Niwas, the President's Office, Acting Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki administered the oath to 78-year-old Paudel.

3:00 PM

Puducherry CM announces monthly LPG subsidy of Rs 300

The Puducherry government on Monday announced a Rs 300 monthly LPG subsidy for the people of the union territory, earmarking Rs 126 crore for the scheme.

Chief Minister N Rangasamy made the announcement in the UT budget presented for the year 2023-24.

Rangasamy, who detailed the achievements of various departments said the government had earmarked Rs 126 crore for implementing the scheme to provide the subsidy of Rs 300 for all families for one cylinder a month.

2:50 PM

Karnataka a powerhouse of development, says PM Modi a day after his visit

Karnataka is a powerhouse of development and is contributing to the nation in so many sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, a day after his visit to the poll-bound state.

Sharing glimpses of his visit to Mandya in Karnataka, the Prime Minister said Mandya was amazing and added that the people's affection will always be cherished.

Furthermore, responding to a tweet by a citizen, he said, "Karnataka is a powerhouse of development, contributing to the nation in so many sectors."

2:03 PM

Pak govt makes public record of Toshakhana gifts; retainers include Shehbaz, Nawaz, Imran Khan

The Pakistan government has for the first time made public details of foreign gifts retained by officials amidst the controversy over the Toshakhana gifts sold by former premier Imran Khan.

The details of Toshakhana or the state depository were revealed on Sunday on the website of the Cabinet Division, showing the gifts retained by former presidents, prime ministers, federal cabinet members, politicians, bureaucrats, retired generals, judges, and journalists from 2002 to 2022.

1:47 PM

BJP demands Delhi CM Kejriwal's resignation over liquor scam, leaders stage sit-in at Rajghat

BJP leaders on Monday staged a 'maun vrat (silent sit-in)' at Rajghat to press for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation over the alleged liquor scam.

Virendra Sachdeva, working president of the BJP's Delhi unit, Leader of Opposition in the assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and other party workers also prayed for good sense to prevail over the Kejriwal government during the protest at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial.

 

1:20 PM

Hackers using fake play-to-earn gaming apps to steal cryptocurrency: FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US has warned that threat actors are now using fake rewards in so-called "play-to-earn" mobile and online games to steal millions worth of cryptocurrency.

They accomplish this through the use of custom-created gaming apps that promise massive financial rewards directly proportional to investments made to potential targets with whom they have previously established trust through lengthy online conversations, reports BleepingComputer.

12:47 PM

No rule of law under Modi, country being run as dictatorship, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said that there is no rule of law under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing a press conference at Vijay Chowk outside Parliament, soon after both Houses were adjourned over protests related to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks in London, Kharge said, "There is no rule of law and democracy under Modi ji. They are running the country like a dictatorship, and then they talk about democracy."

12:31 PM

Chirag Delhi flyover partially shut; heavy traffic on several routes in south Delhi

A heavy traffic congestion is being reported in parts of south Delhi due to partial closure of the Chirag Delhi flyover on the Outer Ring Road for repair on Monday morning.

The Delhi Police said they have received several calls on their helpline about heavy traffic in Chirag Delhi between 8 am and 10.30 am.

A number of commuters shared updates on the traffic situation on their Twitter handles.

12:07 PM

India reports 444 new Covid-19 infections, active cases rise to 3,809

India logged 444 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 3,809, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

The death toll increased to 5,30,782 with one death reported by Tamil Nadu, the data updated at 8 am stated.

The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,90,936).

11:36 AM

North Korea fired 2 'strategic cruise missiles' from submarine

North Korea fired two "strategic cruise missiles" from a submarine in waters off its east coast over the weekend, the country's state media said on Monday.

The North's first known firing of cruise missiles from a submarine is widely viewed as an apparent show of force against a major South Korea-US combined military exercise, reports Yonhap News Agency.

11:30 AM

Cong Prez Kharge, Rahul Gandhi laud 'Naatu Naatu', 'The Elephant Whisperer' for wins at Oscars

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday hailed the teams behind the song "Naatu Naatu" and the Tamil documentary "The Elephant Whisperers" for their respective wins at the Oscars, saying the achievement have done India proud.

While "Naatu Naatu", the chartbuster from SS Rajamouli's Telugu period action film "RRR", became the first Indian track to win the Academy Award in the Best Original Song category, "The Elephant Whisperers" created history at awards by becoming the maiden Indian production to win in the Documentary Short Subject category.

11:08 AM

We demand Rahul Gandhi to come to the Parliament and issue an apology: Piyush Goyal

We demand that Rahul Gandhi comes to the Parliament and offers an apology to the people of the nation and the House: Union minister & BJP leader Piyush Goyal

 

11:00 AM

Ahead of the second leg of the Budget session, HM Shah, Rajnath Singh arrive at Parliament

Delhi | Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh arrive at the Parliament for the second part of the Budget session starting today

 

10:52 AM

BRS, AAP MPs protests in Parliament against alleged misuse of central agencies

Delhi | BRS & AAP MPs protesting in Parliament against alleged misuse of Central investigation agencies and demanding joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on Hindenburg report

 

10:43 AM

Doha bound IndiGo flight diverted to Karachi due to a medical emergency onboard

Doha bound IndiGo flight diverted to Pakistan's Karachi due to a medical emergency onboard, says an airline official to ANI.

 

10:42 AM

PM Modi congratulates the team of The Elephant Whisperers for big win at the Oscars

PM Modi congratulates the team of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ for winning the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film

 

 

"Their work wonderfully highlights the importance of sustainable development and living in harmony with nature," PM says.

 

10:38 AM

H3N2 influenza threat: Bihar hospitals on high alert

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued guidelines to all hospitals in Bihar after a woman in the state capital tested positive for H3N2 influenza virus on Saturday.

 

The woman is currently undergoing treatment in Rajendra Institute of Medical Research in Agam Kuan locality here. ICMR has written letters to every state and Bihar government has sent an advisory to civil surgeons of all the districts.

10:34 AM

Budget session: Budget session | 16 parties participated in the Opposition party leaders' meeting.

Budget session | 16 parties participated in the Opposition party leaders' meeting led by LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament today.

 

10:34 AM

PM Modi holds meeting with top ministers ahead of Budget session

PM Modi holds a meeting with his top ministers to discuss Parliamentary strategy for the second part of the Budget session, reports ANI

10:32 AM

Two women bringing first ever Oscar, no better news to wake up to, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday extended his greetings to Producer Guneet Monga and Director Kartiki Gonsalves for winning Oscar in the 'Best Documentary Short Film' category for their film 'The Elephant Whisperers'.

Taking to Twitter, Stalin said, "Congrats to Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga on winning the Oscar . No better news to wake up to than two women bringing the first ever Oscar for an Indian Production. The patient making and the moving story of The Elephant Whisperers deserve all the praises and accolades it's getting.

10:18 AM

US turns to new ways to punish Russian oligarchs for the war

The US has begun an aggressive new push to inflict pain on Russia's economy and specifically its oligarchs with the intent of thwarting the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine.

From the Treasury Department to the Justice Department, U.S. officials will focus on efforts to legally liquidate the property of Russian oligarchs, expand financial penalties on those who facilitate the evasion of sanctions, and close loopholes in the law that allow oligarchs to use shell companies to move through the U.S. financial system

9:58 AM

Oppn MPs move adjournment & suspension of business notices in Parliament

The opposition MPs have moved an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha and also given a notice for suspension of business in the Rajya Sabha.

 

Lok Sabha Congress MP Manish Tewari has moved the notice on the issue of Chinese transgressions, and Manickam Tagore's notice is on the issue of hike in LPG prices.

9:55 AM

Delhi CM Kejriwal congratulates teams behind 'RRR', 'The Elephant Whisperers' for Oscar wins

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday congratulated India's Oscar winners "The Elephant Whisperers" and "RRR" and said their accolade was a proud moment for every Indian.

"Naatu Naatu", the peppy foot-tapping chartbuster from SS Rajamouli's Telugu period action film "RRR", waltzed its way to history by becoming the first Indian track to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

9:42 AM

Opinion of all Oppn leaders to be considered to form a strategy, says Kharge ahead of session

We will take the opinions (of all opposition leaders) to form a strategy. We will raise the issues of unemployment, inflation & raids against opposition leaders in this session: LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, ahead of the second leg of the Budget session of Parliament

 

9:32 AM

Oscars 2023: Daniels of 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' win Best Directing honours

'Everything Everywhere All At Once seems to be unstoppable as it has collected five awards at the ongoing Oscar Awards, the latest one being Best Director award for the films director duo, the Daniels -- Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

The film duo won over fellow nominees like Steven Spielberg for 'The Fablemans', Ruben Ostlund for 'The Triangle of Sadness', Martin McDonagh for 'The Banshees of Inisherin' and Todd Field for 'Tar'.

9:19 AM

Oscars 2023: Everything Everywhere all at once bags Best Picture award

Best Picture goes to...'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Congratulations! #Oscars #Oscars95

 

9:10 AM

"No words can describe this surreal moment", Team 'RRR' on winning Oscar award

History has been scripted! Dreams of so many Indians have finally come true as team 'RRR' brought glory to the country.

RRR's power-packed song 'Naatu Naatu' took India global as it won the Oscar for the 'Original Song'. Taking to Twitter, team RRR shared their reaction and wrote, "We're blessed that #RRRMovie is the first feature film to bring INDIA's first ever #Oscar in the Best Song Category with #NaatuNaatu! No words can describe this surreal moment. Dedicating this to all our amazing fans across the world. THANK YOU!! JAI HIND!"