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10:58 PM

Chhattisgarh: 11 jawans injured after storm hits CRPF camp in Bastar

Eleven Central Reserve Police Force troopers were injured after a storm hit their camp in Bastar district in Chhattisgarh on Friday afternoon, an official said.

The camp of 241st battalion, located at Sedva village under Dharbha police station limits, some 336 kilometres from state capital Raipur, suffered substantial damage after a powerful storm hit it, Inspector General of Police Bastar Sundarraj P said.

10:18 PM

NHRC notice to Pb govt over doctors, staff of Amritsar hospital not doing their duty sincerely

The NHRC has issued a notice to the Punjab government over reports that doctors and senior staff of a hospital in Amritsar are not doing their lawful duty to attend to patients sincerely, officials said on Friday.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has observed that the content of the media report, if true, amount to a violation of the human rights of the patients and a matter of its concern.

9:21 PM

Typical of our self-styled vishwaguru: Cong targets PM Modi over withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes

The Congress targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday over the RBI announcement on the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation, saying the move was "typical of our self-styled vishwaguru" and his method of "first act, second think".

The opposition party also said demonetisation has come a full circle and added that the Rs 2,000 note was a "band-aid to cover up the foolish decision of demonetising" Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

8:13 PM

Investment opportunity of $30 bn in petrochemical sector over next decade: Puri

India offers investment opportunity of $30 billion in the petrochemical sector over the next decade as the world's third largest energy consumer looks to meet growing demand, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday.

Addressing Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2023 here, the minister highlighted that the size of the Indian chemical and petrochemcial sector is around $190 billion and it is poised for transformational growth.

7:26 PM

No TCS to be deducted on overseas spending of up to Rs 7 lakh in a year, govt clarifies

No TCS to be deducted on overseas spending of up to Rs 7 lakh in a year by credit or debit cards, government clarifies

 

7:24 PM

Authorities say 11 people killed in border road accident, highlighting China-Vietnam human smuggling

Chinese authorities say 11 people were killed in a road accident Friday along the China-Vietnam border, including nine Vietnamese citizens.

The incident highlights the persistence of human trafficking in the mountainous border region, where there has long been a trade in agricultural goods and workers coming from Vietnam to the relatively poor Chinese province of Guangxi.

6:37 PM

Prosecutor suggests any indictments in Trump election investigation would likely come in August

The Atlanta prosecutor investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others broke the law while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia seems to be suggesting that any grand jury indictments in the case would likely come in August.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sent a letter Thursday sent a letter to county Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville indicating that she plans to have much of her staff work remotely for most days during the first three weeks of August and asking that judges not schedule trials and in-person hearings during part of that time.

5:02 PM

NHRC issues notice to Bengal govt over 9 deaths in illegal firecracker factory blast: Official.

NHRC issues notice to West Bengal government over 9 deaths in illegal firecracker factory blast, said official.

 

4:43 PM

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Hiroshima for G7, Quad summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here in the Japanese city on Friday to attend the annual summit of the G7 grouping and the third in-person Quad leaders' meeting. Modi arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation trip to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia and is expected to take part in over 40 engagements.

 

4:42 PM

LG, Centre conspiring to reverse SC verdict via ordinance: Bharadwaj on services row

LG, Centre conspiring to reverse SC verdict through ordinance, halt elected govt in tracks, said Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on services row.

4:18 PM

Airlines to exercise moderation in pricing tickets amid spike in airfares: Govt

The government has asked airlines to exercise moderation and ensure a balance in pricing of air tickets amid a spike in airfares on certain routes especially after suspension of flights by crisis-hit Go First, according to a senior official. While making it clear that there are no plans to regulate airfares, the official said there should not be a huge gap between the tickets sold in the lower and upper fare buckets by the airlines.

3:46 PM

SC defers survey including carbon dating of Gyanvapi Shivling

SC defers survey including carbon dating of Gyanvapi Shivling

 

 

3:42 PM

Sebi draws a blank in its probe into alleged violations by Adani Group

An expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court said it cannot conclude any regulatory failure around Adani Group's stock rallies, and that Sebi has "drawn a blank" in its probe into alleged violations in money flows from offshore entities into the conglomerate.

 

"The foundation of Sebi's suspicion that led to investigations into the shareholding of the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in the Adani-listed companies is that their ownership structure is "opaque" because the ultimate chain of ownership above the 13 overseas entities holding Adani Group stocks is not clear," the report said.

 

Sebi has found 42 contributories to the assets under the management of the 13 overseas entities and has been pursuing various avenues to ascertain the same. 

3:20 PM

Skyrocketing airfares have forced many tourists to visit Kashmir by bus this summer

Skyrocketing airfares have forced many tourists to visit Kashmir by bus this summer.

Due to high demand, a return air ticket from Delhi to Srinagar these days can cost anywhere between Rs 25,000 and Rs 40,000. This makes some holiday destinations abroad such as the UAE, Thailand and Malaysia look cheaper with return air ticket per person costing as low as Rs 18,000.

2:55 PM

Pakistan anti-terrorism court grants pre-arrest bail to Imran Khan till June 2

An anti-terrorism court here on Friday approved pre-arrest bail till June 2 to Imran Khan in three terrorism cases filed against Pakistan's former prime minister in the wake of violence that erupted after his arrest on May 9.

 

 

2:25 PM

In letter from jail, Manish Sisodia stresses on 'transformative power of education'

Former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, in a letter from Tihar Jail, has emphasised the transformative power of education and the need to uplift the underprivileged sections of society.

The letter was shared on Twitter by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

 

2:22 PM

At least 145 dead from Cyclone Mocha: Myanmar official data

The official death toll from the powerful cyclone that struck Myanmar has burgeoned to at least 145, including 117 members of the Muslim Rohingya minority, state television reported Friday. It said the figure applied to the western state of Rakhine, where Cyclone Mocha did the most damage, but did not say how many storm-related deaths there have been in other parts of the country.

 

 

1:33 PM

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj writes to LG, urges him to approve transfer of Services secretary

Delhi Services Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday requested Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to clear a file related to the transfer of Services Secretary Ashish More, saying several administrative changes were held up due to the delay. In a letter to the LG, Bharadwaj said the Delhi government had sent the file two days back.

1:29 PM

Amit Shah chairs second 'Chintan Shivir' of senior officers of MHA

The second 'Chintan Shivir' of senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs commenced on Friday in New Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the event. The objective of this 'Chintan Shivir' is to interact with the senior officers of the Ministry and to "evolve an action plan for implementation of PM Modi's 'Vision 2047'."

12:53 PM

Sachin Pilot arrives at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to meet protesting wrestlers

12:23 PM

1% blending of SAF in one flight in all flights by mid-2025: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

11:51 AM

J&K Police issues advisory against suspicious ISD numbers ahead of G20 meet

The J&K Police have issued an advisory against some suspicious international mobile phone numbers, who are spreading rumours against the upcoming G20 Summit.

 

"The general public is advised to remain cautious towards some suspicious telecommunications and not to respond to any of the following numbers +44 7520 693559, +447418343648 and +44 7520 693134 ,+44 7418 343648 or any ISD number/virtual numbers which are spreading rumours regarding the upcoming G20 event," police said in a statement on Friday.

11:10 AM

Indian Navy begins sea trials of sixth Kalvari class submarine Vaghsheer

The Indian Navy's sixth and final Kalvari class submarine, Vaghsheer, has begun its sea trials and is expected to be commissioned into the force by early next year. The commissioning of the submarine, built under Project-75, is set to enhance the Navy's combat capability at a time when China has been increasing its presence in the Indian Ocean region.

11:08 AM

Siddararamaiah, Shivakumar leave for Delhi to discuss Cabinet formation, allocation of portfolios

Chief Minister-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar left for New Delhi on Friday to discuss with the party's high command regarding the Ministers to be inducted into the new Karnataka cabinet and allocation of portfolios. A meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) on Thursday formally elected Siddaramaiah as its leader, following which he staked his claim with the Governor, who invited him to form the government.

10:28 AM

PM Narendra Modi embarks on a six-day visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a six-day visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia to attend three key multilateral summits, including that of the G7. While leaving for Japan's Hiroshima, the Prime Minister in a statement said, "I will leave for Hiroshima, Japan to attend the G7 Summit under the Japanese Presidency at the invitation of Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan."
 

10:25 AM

Lingayat, Dalit communities need due power sharing in Karnataka govt, says Congress MLA MB Patil

Karnataka Congress MLA MB Patil, who was reportedly upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, on Friday said that all communities including Lingayat and Dalit need "due share" of powers in the new state government. Congress on Thursday officially announced the name of the chief ministerial and deputy chief ministerial face, thus ending days of suspense. Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were chosen to be chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively.

10:24 AM

India Meteorological Department predicts warm day in Delhi, with AQI in moderate category

Delhi is likely to experience a warm day with the mercury expected to hit 40 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. The Met office also expects strong surface winds during the day. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the 'moderate' category with a reading of 130 around 9.00 am, SAFAR data showed.

9:22 AM

Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hits France's Loyalty Islands in Pacific Ocean

9:15 AM

G7 leaders take part in sapling planting at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan

8:49 AM

PM Narendra Modi to visit Japan's Hiroshima for G7 meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Hiroshima, Japan to attend the G7 Summit under the Japanese Presidency on Friday.