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8:06 PM

Gujarat boat capsizing accident: 10 people rescued so far

The rescue operation after a boat carrying children capsized in Vadodara's Harni Motnath Lake. 10 people have been rescued so far, State Health Minister said.

8:06 PM

Condolences to the families of those who have died, says Rushikesh Patel

State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said, "This is a very sad incident. Condolences to the families of those who have died. Action will be taken against those responsible for this incident. 10 people have been rescued. The government has taken the incident very seriously and necessary instructions have been issued."

7:48 PM

NDRF team is carrying out the rescue operation: Vadodara MP on boat capsizing accident

Vadodara MP Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt says, "The NDRF team is carrying out the rescue operation. The children have been taken to different hospitals...Strict action will be taken in this matter."

7:47 PM

Akasa Air to place an order of fresh 150 Boeing 737 Max Planes

At Wings India event in Hyderabad, Akasa Air announced today to place an order of fresh 150 Boeing 737 Max Planes. Akasa Air co-founder CEO Vinay Dube says, "The first reaction is - a lot of pride in India and the promise that India holds for all of us, a lot of pride in Akasa's 3500 employees...In terms of our expansion, with this 150 aircraft order, we now have a total order bulk of 226 aircraft...We are on the path of becoming top 30 largest airline in the world..."

7:11 PM

PM Modi to visit various significant temples in Tamil Nadu on 20-21 January, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit various significant temples in Tamil Nadu on 20-21 January, 2024. On 20th January, he will participate in a programme at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He will also listen to various scholars reciting verses from the Kamba Ramayanam in this temple. Thereafter, he will reach Rameswaram and perform Darshan and Pooja in Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. On 21st January, Prime Minister will perform Darshan and Pooja at Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi. Near Dhanushkodi, Prime Minister will also visit Arichal Munai, which is said to be the place from where the Ram Setu was built.

6:58 PM

Six school students on picnic die as boat overturns in lake near Vadodara; several others missing

 Six school children died after a boat carrying 27 students, who were on a picnic, overturned in a lake on the outskirts of Vadodara city in Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. A search operation is underway to trace the remaining students at the Harni lake, where the incident happened, they said. Gujarat Education Minister Kuber Dindor said, "I have just learnt that six children died after a boat carrying school students overturned in a lake." "Rescue operations are underway. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the fire brigade personnel are on the job along with other agencies," he said. Vadodara district collector A B Gor said there were 27 children on the boat. "We are trying to trace and rescue others," he said. "A boat carrying school students, who came here on a picnic, overturned in Harni lake in the afternoon. The fire brigade has so far rescued seven students, while search is on for the missing ones," Vadodara's chief fire officer Parth Brahmbhatt said. Few local residents rescued some children before the fire brigade personnel reached the spot, he said.

5:07 PM

MEA spokesperson Randir Jaiswal on India's stand on South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

 

"On India's stand on South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Our position regarding the Israel-Hamas issue has clearly been articulated on multiple occasions. We have condemned terrorism, called for the release of hostages, sought the protection of civilians, and called for the provision of humanitarian assistance. We also stand for a long-term two-state solution."

 

                                                                                                                                                                        

5:04 PM

Qatar court commutes death sentence of Indian ex-Navy personnel: MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal's statement

 "Our ambassador, along with our embassy officials, met the eight detained. As we had conveyed to you last time, the legal team is looking into the appeal aspect. There is a period of 60 days within which they have to file this appeal. On December 28, the court of appeal had given their verdict. Now, the matter is to go to the court of secession, which will be decided by the legal team...We still have some time. The consular access we had, our ambassador went and met and looked after their well-being."

                                                                                                                                                                               

4:47 PM

Delhi air quality update: CAQM sub-panel revokes Stage-III of GRAP in Delhi with immediate effect

The Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) sub-committee revoked Stage-III of GRAP in the entire Delhi-NCR with immediate effect amid improvement in Delhi's air quality. GRAP stage III involved a complete halt on construction and demolition work except for essential government projects, mining and stone crushing and ban on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles in Delhi and surrounding areas.

 

4:44 PM

Philippines landslide: 7 killed, 10 more missing after landslide buries house

Following days of heavy rains, seven people, including five children, were killed after a landslide buried a house in southern Davao de Oro province, officials said today. Two people were injured and approximately 10 were missing. Authorities suspended search and rescue operations because of rains in a residential area for small-scale miners.

4:07 PM

ED summons Kejriwal: Entire exercise of serving summons is to arrest me before LS polls, says CM Kejriwal

3:59 PM

ED's summon to Arvind Kejriwal is scripted in BJP's headquarters: Delhi Minister Atishi

"When Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal received the first summon then we had said that it was actually a summon by the BJP. Today, this has been proved by BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia in a press conference. He has said that the ED will arrest Arvind Kejriwal and put him in jail. I want to ask the BJP and its spokespersons that when the ED has not mentioned if Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned as a witness or accused then how come the BJP knows that he would be arrested?...They (BJP) know about it because ED's summon is scripted in BJP's headquarters. "

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3:52 PM

Haldiram looking at acquiring majority stake in smaller rival Prataap Snacks: Report

Venture Capital  firm peak XVC seeks to exit 47 per cent stake in Prataap snacks, news agency Reuters reported today.

3:48 PM

Ayodhya Ram temple: All central govt offices to be closed for half day on Jan 22, says minister Singh

 

 

 

2:50 PM

India registers 1,226 cases of JN.1 sub-variant, highest from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

A total of 1,226 cases of Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been reported in the country so far with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh recording the highest number of cases till now, INSACOG said today. Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) data  showed that 17 states and union territories (UTs) have found the presence of the variant.

 

2:13 PM

TMC leader Mahua Moitra's matter is listed before bench of Justice Girish Kathpaliya in Delhi HC

 Moitra had approached the Delhi High Court (HC) once again for relief against eviction order. On Tuesday, the Directorate of Estates had issued a notice to evict the former parliamentarian from her government bungalow. 

2:05 PM

News live update: Significant approvals passed by Union cabinet today

 

-Union cabinet gives nod to investment by Coal India units.Coal India will set up two pithead thermal power plants

-Union cabinet gives nod to creation of posts for 16th Finance Commission

1:46 PM

TMC leader Mahua Moitra approaches HC again for relief against eviction order

On Tuesday, the Directorate of Estates issued a notice to evict former Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Mahua Moitra, who was expelled from the Lok Sabha last month, from her government bungalow. 

1:29 PM

Pakistan Iran Live news: Iran summons Pakistan's charge D'affaires in Tehran in response to attacks

1:16 PM

INS Visakhapatnam assisted a ship following a drone attack in Gulf Of Aden.

 Guided Missile Destroyer INS Visakhapatnam swiftly responded to the distress call flagged by MV GencoPicardy

1:04 PM

LIVE news: Indian Navy warship INS Visakhapatnam helps ship under drone attack in Gulf of Aden

1:02 PM

Covid-19 India update: India registers 305 new Covid-19 cases, active cases fall to 2,439

India saw a single day jump of 305 new cases of Covid-19, while the number of active cases of the infection has declined to 2,439, the health ministry said today. According to the ministry's data updated at 8 am, 3 deaths -- one each from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat -- have been registered in the last 24 hours.

12:47 PM

ED has written that CM Arvind Kejriwal is not an accused, so why were summons sent?: AAP

"Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter to the Enforcement Directorate. BJP's aim is to arrest him and to stop him from campaigning in Lok Sabha elections. ED has written that Arvind Kejriwal is not an accused, so why summons and arrest? Corrupt leaders go to BJP, and their cases are closed. We have not committed corruption, none of our leaders will join BJP."

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12:34 PM

India will ‘commission a nuclear power reactor every year’, says NPCIL chief BC Pathak

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited is wholly owned arm of the Government of India and is responsible for the generation of electricity from nuclear power.

12:30 PM

MS Dhoni defamation case: Delhi HC asks registry inform MS Dhoni about defamation case through email

The Delhi High Court asks registry to inform cricketer MS Dhoni through email about filing of defamation suit against him by two former business partners.

12:21 PM

Don't need an 'esoteric thesaurus' to respond to you: Shashi Tharoor hits back against Jyotiraditya Scindia

In a comeback against Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's jabs,  Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said he did not need an "esoteric thesaurus" to respond to him.

 

Tharoor also stated Scindia has adopted the "Modi Government's uncaring attitude to the public" since he left Congress and joined BJP. Scindia had earlier jibed at Mr Tharoor's posts on fliers' troubles over the past couple of weeks due to flight delays.

 

11:54 AM

GM mustard case: SC reserves judgement genetically modified mustard

 

The top court today reserved its judgment on the commercial release of genetically modified mustard, after extensive hearing.

11:46 AM

Aim to take total number of airports to 200 by 2030: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

11:36 AM

Bilkis Bano case: 3 convicts Ask Supreme Court for more time to surrender

The top court today agreed to list the petitions filed by three convicts in the Bilkis Bano case who have asked for more time to surrender. This comes a week after the 11 men were ordered back to jail after the court cancelled the order that granted them early release. The three men cited reasons ranging from family functions and dependent parents to the harvest season for requesting more time.

 

11:19 AM

Boeing wins order for 150 max jets from Akasa Air: Bloomberg

 

Akasa Air today announced an order for 150 Boeing  737 MAX narrowbody planes for expanding its domestic and international operations, as the budget carrier tries to encash on rising demand in India, the world's fastest-growing aviation market.