Highlights: More than 100 Amrit Bharat stations ready today,says PM Modi

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4:46 PM

BJP disrupted MCD functioning as opposition, brought 'negative energy': LoP

Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Ankush Narang on Thursday alleged that the BJP consistently disrupted the smooth functioning of the civic body during AAP tenure by bringing in "negative energy" and refusing to engage constructively in House proceedings. Addressing a press conference, Narang said the House functioned for five hours on Wednesday after nearly two and a half years, a development that he credited to the AAP councillors' positive approach.

4:41 PM

Chhattisgarh govt to launch drive to improve quality of school education

The Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday decided to launch a campaign to enhance the quality of school education in the state. The decision to roll out `Mukhyamantri Shiksha Gunwatta Abhiyaan' (CM Education Quality Campaign) under the National Education Policy was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai here, an official statement said.

4:40 PM

Will work together to develop Delhi, says Haryana CM after meeting Rekha Gupta

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met his Delhi counterpart Rekha Gupta on Thursday and said they will work together to develop the national capital and make the lives of people easier. Saini thanked the people of Delhi for electing the BJP to power in the national capital. He also hit out at the AAP and accused them of "indulging" in politics over the water issue.

3:56 PM

Low pressure over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain in Bengal's coastal areas: IMD

Coastal areas of West Bengal are likely to receive heavy rainfall from April 28 as a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal, the IMD said in its forecast. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that in the presence of favourable wind pattern and moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal, enhanced thunderstorms with gusty winds, accompanied by heavy rainfall are likely over some districts of West Bengal during the next few days from Thursday.

2:41 PM

BRICS bank NDB admits Algeria as new member

The New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS nations, has admitted Algeria as a new member, further expanding its global membership base, it said on Thursday. Algeria has deposited its instrument of accession, in line with the provisions of the Articles of Agreement of the NDB on May 19, the Shanghai-headquartered bank said 

2:27 PM

Karnataka Deputy CM backs Parameshwara amid ED raids, calls him 'clean and honest'

As the ED continued searches at institutions linked to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara in connection with a money laundering probe tied to gold smuggling case on Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar came out strongly in support of his cabinet colleague, calling him a "clean and honest man".

1:21 PM

UK court puts last-minute block on deal to hand Chagos islands to Mauritius

A British court blocked the UK from transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, to Mauritius, hours before the agreement was due to be signed on Thursday. The UK has agreed to hand sovereignty to Mauritius of the Indian Ocean archipelago, which is home to a strategically important naval and bomber base on the largest of the islands, Diego Garcia. The UK would then lease back the base for at least 99 years.

1:00 PM

Haryana court extends content creator Jyoti Malhotra's police remand by four days in espionage case

A court on Thursday extended the police remand of content creator and social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra by four days, a police spokesperson said. The 33-year-old YouTuber -- arrested on suspicion of espionage -- was produced before the court at the end of her five-day police remand. Malhotra was among the 12 people arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on suspicion of espionage.

12:54 PM

Those out to wipe out 'sindoor' were reduced to dust, says PM Modi

In response to attack on April 22, we destroyed nine biggest terror hideouts in 22 minutes, says PM Modi.

12:31 PM

SC staying ED probe against Tasmac a "blow" to BJP's efforts to "malign" TN govt: DMK

The probe agency is a "blackmailing organisation," being used against non-BJP ruled states, says DMK.

11:56 AM

PM Modi in Rajasthan, offers prayers at Karni Mata temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at the Karni Mata temple in Bikaner district. During his visit to Bikaner district, Modi is also set to inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke railway station, and lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than ₹ 26,000 crore. He will also address a public gathering in Palana.

11:50 AM

Will cooperate with ED in gold smuggling case, says Karnataka Minister Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday assured full cooperation with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its ongoing raids at the educational institutions linked to him, as part of a money laundering investigation related to an alleged gold smuggling racket. The ED is probing alleged financial irregularities and has searched 16 locations in the state under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), targeting hawala operators and accommodation entry operators who allegedly made 'fake' financial transactions into accounts linked to gold smuggling accused and Kannada actress Ranya Rao.

11:49 AM

Netanyahu's office says he is 'shocked' by 'horrific, antisemitic' DC shooting of embassy staffers

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office said Thursday he is “shocked” by the “horrific, antisemitic” shooting of two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington. “We are witnessing the terrible price of antisemitism and wild incitement against Israel. The blood libels against Israel are costing blood and must be combatted to the bitter end,” he said in a statement.

11:20 AM

Three, including child, killed in storm-related incidents in Noida

At least three persons were killed after a strong storm followed by rain swept the Gautam Buddh Nagar district, including Noida and Greater Noida, on Wednesday night, officials said on Thursday. In Greater Noida, a 60-year-old woman and her four-year-old grandson died after a grill from a 21-storey building fell on them, they said. A school teacher also died after a tree fell on him in Dadri, the officials said.

11:15 AM

DRG jawan killed in IED blast while returning from Abhujmad encounter

A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan of the state police was killed when an improvised explosive device planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, officials said. The incident took place in densely forested Abhujmad area on Wednesday evening when security personnel were returning after a major encounter with Maoists, a senior police official said.

10:51 AM

6.1-magnitude quake shakes southern Greek islands

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook southern Greek islands early Thursday. The epicentre was in the sea 58 kilometres north-northeast of Elounda, which is on the northern coast of Crete. It was 69 kilometres deep, according to the US Geological Survey.

10:48 AM

48-hour bandh affects normal life in Imphal Valley

A 48-hour state-wide bandh called by Meitei organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in protest against the removal of the state's name from a government bus affected normal life across five districts of Imphal Valley on Thursday. All business establishments, educational institutions, and government and private offices were closed and public transport remained off the roads.

10:40 AM

PM Modi has not rejected Trump's 'India-Pak ceasefire' claims even once: Congress

With US President Donald Trump repeating his claim that he settled the recent conflict between India and Pakistan through trade, the Congress on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not rejected this claim even once and asked what does this "silence" mean. Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said this is the eighth time President Trump has made this claim that he got Operation Sindoor stopped.

 

9:38 AM

2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC

Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening near a Jewish museum, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.