LIVE news updates: WHO says mpox no longer public health emergency

Catch live updates from across the globe here

10:39 PM

A 3-floor building collapsed in Vejalpur area of Ahmedabad

10:38 PM

Imran Khan claims he was beaten with sticks in custody

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grievances about his arrest, claiming that he was abducted from the Islamabad High Court and beaten with sticks, which is not an acceptable treatment for even a criminal, media reports said.Khan claimed that he was taken to various places, including the police lines, and had no knowledge of what was happening outside, Samaa TV reported.Khan also mentioned that he had many cases registered against him, including on charges of terrorism, and demanded to see the arrest warrant. He also criticised those who want chaos and anarchy instead of elections, stating that a party that wants elections will not support such behaviour.

 

8:10 PM

Rajasthan CM takes on PM

8:09 PM

UN rights chief urges 'restraint' from Pakistan security forces

The UN rights chief urged Pakistan security forces to show 'restraint' and said 'protesters should refrain from violence', after the former prime minister Imran Khan's arrest sparked nationwide civil unrest.

 

4:26 PM

5-judge Constitution bench of SC reserves verdict on pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage

Five-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court reserves verdict on batch of pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage.

1:41 PM

Kerala CM calls urgent high-level meeting over the protection of health workers

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has called an urgent high-level meeting over the protection of health workers after a woman doctor was stabbed to death by her patient.

 

1:38 PM

Nitish Kumar along and Tejashwi Yadav meets Uddhav Thackeray

12:41 PM

Current govt is illegal and formed against the Constitution: Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader

Supreme Court has said that the Shiv Sena Shinde group's Whip is illegal...The current govt is illegal and formed against the Constitution: Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader

12:37 PM

Govt has used technology as source of empowerment, to ensure social justice: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the 1998 nuclear tests in Pokhran as one of the most glorious days in India's history, and asserted that technology for the country is not about showing its dominance but a tool to speed up its development.

 

Addressing an event on the National Technology Day, which marks the anniversary of Pokhran tests, Modi said his government has used technology as a source of empowerment and to ensure social justice.

12:36 PM

Defamation suit filed against ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi in Assam

A social worker and office bearer of an Assam-based NGO has filed a defamation case against the former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, claiming that the latter's autobiography contained some offensive things in the context of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updating exercise.

 

The petitioner, Aabhijeet Sharma, has lodged the Rs 1 crore suit against Gogoi in the Kamrup (Metro) district and civil judge court in Guwahati.

11:59 AM

Delhi govt vs LG issue

Supreme Court rules in favour of the Delhi government over control on administrative services in the national capital and holds that it must have control over bureaucrats. SC holds legislative power over services exclude public order, police and land.

11:59 AM

Delhi govt vs LG issue

Supreme Court says the principle of democracy and federalism form a part of basic structure federalism, ensures the survival of diverse interests and accommodate diverse needs

 

11:36 AM

Economic Offences Wing registers FIR against former BharatPe MD Ashneer Grover, family

Economic Offences Wing on 10th May registered an FIR against former BharatPe managing director Ashneer Grover, his wife Madhuri Jain Grover, and family members, including Deepak Gupta, Suresh Jain, and Shwetank Jain for Rs 81 crore alleged fraud

 

11:35 AM

NIA conducts searches at locations of suspects in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh in Kerala blast case

National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducts searches at locations of suspects in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh in the Kerala blast case.

 

11:34 AM

6 students die by suicide across Telangana after result of intermediate exam

6 students die by suicide across Telangana after the result of the intermediate exam came out. The students were allegedly disappointed with their exam results and took the extreme step: Telangana Police

 

10:09 AM

Police have seized 33,000 bottles of cough syrup worth around Rs 2 crore along Tripura border

Police have seized 33,000 bottles of cough syrup worth around Rs 2 crores from a truck in  Karimganj district along the Tripura border; three persons apprehended

 

10:08 AM

Covid-19 update: 1,690 new cases in India in the last 24 hours

1,690 new cases in India in the last 24 hours; Active caseload at 19,613

 

10:07 AM

If the 16 MLAs are disqualified today, then this group of traitors will be finished: Sanjay Raut

If the 16 MLAs including CM Shinde are disqualified today, then this group of traitors will be finished: Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader

9:48 AM

Govt exempts duty on import of crude Soyabean oil and crude sunflower seed oil

The government of India has exempted duty on the import of crude Soyabean oil and crude sunflower seed oil.

 

9:36 AM

Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrested in Islamabad

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrested in Islamabad

 

8:56 AM

Amritsar blast update

While talking to the reporters, Commissioner of Police Naunihal Singh earlier said, "A loud sound was heard at around 12.15-12.30 am. There's a possibility that it could be another explosion. It's being verified and is yet to be confirmed. We have found some pieces behind the building. But since it is dark we are trying to find out."

 

8:54 AM

Five conspirators who allegedly planned the Amritsar blast arrested

Five conspirators who allegedly planned the Amritsar blast have been nabbed. The motive behind the blast was to disturb peace. Explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast. Police to hold a press conference shortly: Punjab police sources

 

8:51 AM

Cyclone Mocha to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by midnight: IMD