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10:08 PM

West Bengal: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury sits on a protest outside the BDO office in Murshidabad

"Our party members and candidates from this constituency came here to the BDO office ahead of the Panchayat polls and they were beaten by the goons of the ruling party (TMC)," said Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on his protest outside the Baranya BDO office in Murshidabad.

 

10:08 PM

China blocks proposal by India and US to designate LeT terrorist Sajid Mir as global terrorist

China blocks proposal by India, the US at the United Nations to designate Lashkar-e-Tayyiba terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, as a global terrorist.

 

10:07 PM

Delhi LG write a response to the letter by Kejriwal over alarming rise in crimes

In response to the letter by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over the alarming rise in crimes in the national capital, LG VK Saxena writes "Reviewing and monitoring the Delhi Police on a regular basis. Politicising crime has almost become a habit these days and this provides no solution at all. You and your Council of Ministers are indeed welcome to meet me for a meaningful discussion that leads to solutions rather than creating political opportunities for you and your party to exploit the Media gallery."

 

10:01 PM

White House official John Kirby speaks on PM Modi's official State visit to the US

8:06 PM

Delhi government extends permit validity of taxis

Delhi government extends permit validity of taxis running on CNG and other clean fuels up to 15 years

 

7:46 PM

Senior IAS officer Amit Agrawal assumes charge as Chief Executive Officer of UIDAI

7:14 PM

Joe Biden's son will plead guilty some offences, says Justice Department

Justice Department says Hunter Biden strikes deal to resolve tax and weapons charges, will plead guilty to some offenses, reports AP.

 

 

7:03 PM

State government extends suspension of Internet in Manipur

6:35 PM

PM acknowledged contribution of Tamil culture to nation by installing Sengol in new Parliament: Rajnath Singh

6:27 PM

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets DM, SP and State govt officials in Balasore

6:20 PM

Punjab Legislative Assembly unanimously passes Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023

5:51 PM

People in large numbers take part in Rath Yatra at Ranchi's Jagannath temple

5:17 PM

Will participate in opposition parties' meet in Patna, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

4:41 PM

Another landmark in civil aviation sector: Scindia on IndiGo's order with Airbus for 500 planes

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India has set another landmark in the civil aviation sector, as he hailed a deal signed between IndiGo and airplane manufacturer Airbus.

4:29 PM

Shiv Sena (UBT) will march to BMC on July 1 against 'financial irregularities'

Crying foul over the alleged financial irregularities being perpetrated in the civic body, the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) will take out a protest march to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on July 1, party president and ex-chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said here on Tuesday. The march will be led by ex-minister and MLA Aditya Thackeray plus other senior party leaders, with thousands of people expected to join from Mumbai and other cities.

4:21 PM

People came in good numbers to Yoga Day event held at Trafalgar Square, says High Commissioner of India to UK

3:34 PM

People gather in large numbers in Puri to witness Jagannath Rath Yatra

3:28 PM

If Centre didn't release rural fund of Rs 3,622 cr, Punjab will move Supreme Court: CM Mann

Saying rural development works in Punjab are being impacted, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said if the Centre didn't release the rural development fund of Rs 3,622 crore within 10 days, the government would move the Supreme Court. Speaking on a resolution against the non-release of the rural development fund or RDF in the Assembly, the Chief Minister expressed concern over its non-release and said the government would move the Supreme Court on July 1.

2:44 PM

WhatsApp users can now silence incoming calls from unknown contacts

Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new privacy feature 'Silence Unknown Callers' to provide users more control over their incoming calls on WhatsApp.

This new feature helps to automatically screen out spam, scams and calls from unknown people for increased protection, the company said in a statement.

2:36 PM

IndiGo's order for 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft landmark for industry: Scindia

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday termed the IndiGo Airlines order for a staggering 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft as another landmark in the country's aviation industry.

Addressing the media here, Scindia expressed enthusiasm for the groundbreaking order. "India has once again set another landmark in the aviation industry," he declared.

1:51 PM

Sanjay Raut drags Shinde group's 'treachery' to UN for 'World Traitor Day'

In a huge embarrassment for the ruling Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance, the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has drawn the attention of the United Nations to the 'treason' perpetrated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his group last year, here on Tuesday.

Raut, along with former CM Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray plus the Maha Vikas Aghadi ally Nationalist Congress Party had demanded that June 20 -- the day when Shinde walked out of the original Shiv Sena in 2022 -- should be declared as 'World Traitors Day' by the UN.

 

1:05 PM

7 dead, more than 70 injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan

At least seven people were killed and over 70 others injured in rain-related incidents during the last 24 hours in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, as authorities have forecasted more thunderstorms and rain.

The National Disaster Management Authority of the country said that another spell of thunderstorms and rain is expected in the province by Tuesday morning, reports Xinhua news agency.

12:46 PM

Biz route taken by India's renewable IPPs to mirror credit quality: Moody's

The credit quality of India's large and rated renewable energy independent power producers (IPP) will reflect the different routes they have chosen for the next two to three years, said Moody's Investors Service in a report.

According to Moody's, the paths chosen by the renewable energy IPPs will have a varying impact on their respective business and financial risk profiles. Investment in green hydrogen could lead to further differentiation.

12:29 PM

Congress leader and former MP Rahul Gandhi to return India today after US visit: Report

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to return to India, late evening today, after his recent visit to the US: Congress Sources 

 

11:58 AM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Chennai visit cancelled, Tejashwi to continue

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's visit to Chennai in Tamil Nadu cancelled, Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav to continue with the visit. 

 

11:30 AM

Looking forward to hearing PM Modi's address, can't wait: US Congressmen

Excitement to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi's addressing a joint session of the US Congress is brewing not only among the Indians but can also be seen among US Congressmen as welcome messages for PM Modi's historic State visit continue to pour in.

Indian Embassy in the US has shared the videos of the two Congressmen- Scott Perry and Nick LaLota on its official Twitter handle.

11:06 AM

For rousing welcome for PM Modi in New York, fans handcraft giant Tricolor floral garland

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-awaited visit to the United States, the Indian diaspora New Jersey are preparing a colourful welcome for him.

At the Ved Mandir, the area's oldest Hindu temple, a group of Modi followers have gathered to handcraft a 20 feet long floral garland. Choosing the Tricolor as the theme for the garland, the group is looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Modi at the United Nations.

10:08 AM

Hyderabad police seize 188 Mephentermine Sulphate injections

Hyderabad Police seized 188 injection vials of the prohibited drug Mephentermine Sulphate in two different cases in Hyderabad on Monday.

The prohibited drug was seized from a gym in Cyberabad and from a businessman on Monday.

9:28 AM

UP dy CM asks officials to reserve beds, wards for heat stroke patients

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has asked the CMOs and CMSs of all government hospitals to reserve 10-15 beds in the emergency departments and create separate wards for patients suffering from heat-related diseases, including diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain.

Additionally, at least two beds should be reserved in the ICU, he said.

 

8:56 AM

Mansukh Mandaviya to chair a high level meeting to review public health preparedness amid heatwave

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a high level meeting to review public health preparedness regarding heatwave across the country, this morning: Sources