Highlights: French far right leader Marine Le Pen banned from public office with immediate effect

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11:07 PM

Auto dealers scramble as Trump's tariff fears drive buyers to showrooms

Car shoppers are descending on showrooms. Automakers are speeding up shipments of new vehicles. Dealers are huddling with their rivals to exchange ideas on how best to cope. 

10:50 PM

US sanctions six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for rights abuses

The United States on Monday sanctioned six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials for transnational repression and actions it said eroded the autonomy of Hong Kong, one of the first major moves by the new Trump administration to punish China over its crackdown on democracy advocates in the city.

9:52 PM

Ancient Indian knowledge system very useful for rebuilding world: Bhagwat

9:42 PM

CBDT signs 174 advance pricing agreements in FY 2024-25

9:40 PM

HAL records Rs 30,400 cr revenue in FY25 despite LCA, ALH delivery delays

9:39 PM

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 12 accused in 2 cases of murder, criminal conspiracy

8:05 PM

Drugmakers sink after key FDA official ousted as Trump plans health overhaul

Shares of US drugmakers fell on Monday after reports that the Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine official, Peter Marks, had been forced to resign, the most high-profile exit at the regulator as the Trump administration undertakes an overhaul of federal health agencies.

6:10 PM

Trump Media to list on NYSE Texas

Trump Media & Technology Group , the operator of Truth Social, said on Monday it will list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange Texas. The company's primary listing, however, will remain on the Nasdaq, it said.

 

5:48 PM

Iran will deliver 'strong blow' against US if it attacks, says Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the U.S. would receive a strong blow if it acts on President Donald Trump's threat to bomb unless Tehran reaches a new nuclear deal with Washington.

4:56 PM

Russia is working with US on Ukraine settlement ideas, says Kremlin

The Kremlin said on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said he was "pissed off" with Vladimir Putin, that the United States and Russia were working on ideas around a possible peace settlement in Ukraine and on building bilateral ties.

4:18 PM

Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement, banned from public office

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, was found guilty by a French court on Monday of embezzling European Union funds.Le Pen has been barred from running for public office with immediate effect. However, the length of the ban is still unclear.

 

The Paris prosecutor had recommended a five-year prison sentence, a five-year ban from public office, and a fine of 300,000 euros. However, the judges still need to finalise the sentencing, with the possibility of modifying or disregarding the prosecutor’s request.

 

4:04 PM

Renault to acquire remaining 51% stake in Renault Nissan Automotive India

Renault Group announced on Monday that it would acquire the remaining 51 per cent stake in Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL), currently held by Nissan Motor Corp. The move is part of an ongoing restructuring of their partnership.

3:55 PM

India a landlocked country, we are the only guardians of the ocean: Bangladesh

During his four-day visit to China, Bangladesh's interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus urged Beijing to establish an economic base in Bangladesh, particularly in the ocean-facing part of the country. In a video that went viral, Yunus highlighted Bangladesh's strategic location, stating it is the only guardian of the ocean in the region, as several Indian states are landlocked.

 

"Seven states of India, Eastern part of India called seven sisters, they are landlocked country. They have no way to reach out to the ocean. We are the only guardians of the ocean in this region. This opens up a huge possibilities. This could be an extension of the Chinese economy - Built, produce and market things, bring it back to China, export to the rest of the world," said Yunus.

3:35 PM

Delhi Police seize 548 grams of heroin worth ₹1.5 crore, arrest two drug traffickers

Delhi Police arrested two drug traffickers and seized 548 grams of heroin, valued at over ₹1.5 crore, in separate operations, an official reported on Monday. The police first apprehended Pooja Devi, who was found in possession of 415 grams of heroin. During questioning, she revealed the identity of her supplier, Rohit, leading to his arrest in Sultanpuri with 133 grams of heroin. Pooja, previously involved in illicit liquor trade, had partnered with Rohit in the drug trafficking business, supplying heroin across Delhi-NCR.

3:26 PM

Thailand maintains tourist arrival forecast despite earthquake impact

Thailand's Tourism Minister Sorawong Thienthong confirmed on Monday that the country is maintaining its forecast of 38 million foreign tourist arrivals for the year, despite the powerful earthquake. The quake, which struck Myanmar on Friday and impacted Bangkok, is expected to have a limited and short-term effect. Thienthong noted that over 1,000 hotel room bookings had been cancelled following the disaster.

 

3:17 PM

MCD commissioner calls for strict measures to prevent mosquito breeding in Delhi

Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) Commissioner Ashwani Kumar has directed all offices, institutions, and workplaces to implement strict measures to prevent mosquito breeding and collaborate with the civic body to curb mosquito-borne diseases. Emphasizing that there is no specific treatment or vaccine for diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, Kumar stated that eliminating Aedes mosquito breeding at the source is the most effective control method.

 

In an advisory, he urged government offices, educational institutions, commercial centers, trade associations, and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to follow the prescribed guidelines for combating the spread of these diseases.

3:15 PM

ED attaches ₹95 crore assets in Gurugram-based real estate scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth approximately ₹95 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation against a Gurugram-based real estate company and its promoter. The probe involves charges of duping over 950 homebuyers. The action targets Sidharth Chauhan, the promoter of Sidhartha Buildhome Pvt Ltd (SBPL), his companies, and other individuals, according to the federal agency.

2:38 PM

Siddaramaiah to inaugurate New Karnataka Bhavan 'Kaveri' in Delhi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the new Karnataka Bhavan building, named 'Kaveri', on Wednesday in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave of Delhi. The project, first approved in 2019, saw its cost rise to around Rs 140 crore under successive state governments. The new building replaces the 50-year-old Karnataka Bhavan, which was deemed unsafe by the New Delhi Municipal Council.

2:20 PM

Thai authorities to investigate collapse of tower after Myanmar earthquake

Thai authorities are investigating the collapse of a 30-story office tower in Bangkok, which occurred during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Friday. The quake, which was centred over 800 miles away in Myanmar, caused limited damage in the capital but led to the collapse of the construction site near Chatuchak Market. 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited the site as rescue teams used heavy equipment to clear rubble, searching for survivors among the 78 people still missing. He said, "Even one life saved is worth all the effort." For the long-run, he said that they needed to ensure the safety of buildings in the city, which is home to millions and features many high-rise structures. The earthquake has killed over 1,700 people in Myanmar and at least 18 in Thailand.

Source: AP

2:09 PM

Indian mills produce 24.8 million metric tons of sugar in 2024-25 season

Indian mills have produced 24.8 million metric tons of sugar so far in the 2024-25 season, according to a statement from the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association on Monday.

1:57 PM

Atishi accuses BJP of failing to manage power supply in Delhi

Senior AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticised the BJP-led government in Delhi for its failure to manage power supply, claiming outages have increased since the party took office last month. 
 

At a press conference, Atishi recalled that under the AAP government, power cuts became a thing of the past, with Delhi enjoying round-the-clock power supply. She argued that prior to AAP’s rule, long power cuts were common, but since Arvind Kejriwal became chief minister in 2015, the situation improved. She accused the BJP of reversing these gains, saying, “How is it that after 10 years of no outages, power cuts are back within a month of BJP rule?”

 

1:51 PM

Six arrested in stone-pelting incident in Bihar’s Darbhanga

Tensions flared in Bihar’s Darbhanga district on Sunday evening when members of two communities allegedly pelted stones at each other in Kewatgama Pachiyari village, under the Kusheshwar Asthan police station area. The clash occurred as a group was returning from a religious gathering.

 

Authorities quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported. Darbhanga’s Superintendent of Police (Rural), Alok, confirmed that six individuals had been arrested, with a case registered against 45 people in connection with the incident.

1:43 PM

ZooWIN portal launched to monitor anti-rabies vaccines, anti-snake venom stocks

The government has introduced a digital platform, ZooWIN, to monitor the real-time availability of anti-rabies vaccines and anti-snake venom across the country. Similar to the Co-WIN and U-WIN platforms, ZooWIN will centralise data and improve collaboration among healthcare providers, municipal authorities, and veterinary services. The portal will be launched as a pilot programme in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh.

1:16 PM

Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi to cancel offshore mining tenders in Kerala, Gujarat, and Andaman

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the cancellation of tenders for offshore mining along the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Highlighting the potential threat to marine life, Gandhi expressed concern over opening mining blocks to private players without a thorough impact assessment.

1:00 PM

Fadnavis says Aurangzeb’s tomb protected, but glorification will not be allowed

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says that while Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb is a protected monument, any attempt to glorify him will not be tolerated. Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Fadnavis emphasised that structures "outside the purview of law" should be removed. "Whether we like Aurangzeb or not, his tomb is a protected monument. We will not allow anyone to glorify him," he said.

12:57 PM

Congress demands legislation for SC, ST, OBC quota in private educational institutions

The Congress party has called for legislation to provide SC, ST, and OBC quotas in private, non-minority educational institutions. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education had recommended such a law to implement Article 15(5) of the Constitution, which allows reservations in educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes, SCs, and STs.

 

"This means reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and socially and educationally backward classes of citizens in private educational institutions is also constitutionally permissible," Ramesh said.

12:40 PM

Train services resumes on Cuttack-Nergundi rail section in Odisha's Cuttack

Train service resumed on both tracks of the Cuttack-Nergundi rail section in Odisha's Cuttack district this morning following the derailment of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express on the route, a senior railway official said. The derailment, which occurred between Kendrapara Road and Nergundi stations in the Cuttack-Bhadrak railway section on Sunday had disrupted train services temporarily, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) said in a statement. The first passenger train, Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (train No-22823), passed the site in the down line at 10.25 am.

12:23 PM

Lucknow Police uses special AI drones to monitor crowd celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr

Lucknow Police on Monday used special AI drones to monitor the crowd coming to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in mosques of Lucknow. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vishwajeet Srivastava said that through the use of AI drones, the message of any suspicious activity would be sent to the mobile phones of the police personnel and the control room.

11:53 AM

Thai govt declares Myanmar earthquake a level three disaster

The government of Thailand has declared the earthquake in Myanmar a level three disaster and is coordinating rescue and relief efforts. The Thai Meteorological Department noted that while there were 77 aftershocks by 6 am on Saturday, none were strongly felt in Thailand.

 

Authorities in Bangkok confirmed that 10 people were killed, 16 injured, and 101 were reported missing across three building sites, including the 30-story structure under construction. More than 80 people remain trapped at the high-rise site alone, as reported by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

 

11:51 AM

Myanmar earthquake: 10 dead, 16 injured, 101 missing in Thailand building collapse

Neighbouring Thailand continues rescue efforts after building collapse. Rescue teams in Bangkok are searching for dozens of people missing after a 30-story building collapsed following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Authorities confirmed 10 deaths, 16 injuries, and 101 people missing across three building sites. Over 80 people are trapped at the high-rise site. The Thai government has declared the earthquake a level 3 disaster, coordinating ongoing rescue efforts.