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7:28 PM

ISRO getting ready for Chandrayaan-3 mission in July

If things go as planned, the Indian Space Research Organisation would launch its ambitious Chandrayaan-3 mission aimed at demonstrating critical technologies to land the spacecraft on the south pole of the moon in less than two months. Chandrayaan-3 mission carries scientific instruments to study the thermo-physical properties of the lunar regolith, lunar seismicity, lunar surface plasma environment and elemental composition in the vicinity of the landing site.

3:03 PM

Supreme Court refuses to stay Patna High Court order halting caste survey

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the Patna High Court order which halted the caste survey being conducting by the Bihar government. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Rajesh Bindal said it would have to examine if the exercise being carried out is a census in garb of survey.

"We are making it clear, this is not a case where we can grant you interim relief," the bench said.

2:21 PM

Why should I be upset? There is a long way to go: DK Shivakumar

2:02 PM

Prime Minister Modi unveiles pocket map of 'Kartavya Path'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a pocket map of Kartavya Path that carries information on various State Houses and historic cultural institutions located in the vicinity of the India Gate complex.

'Rajpath' -- the ceremonial boulevard of the national capital that connects the Raisina Hill complex to India Gate -- was renamed 'Kartavya Path' last September and inaugurated as part of the revamped Central Vista Avenue by Modi shortly after. The pocket map was unveiled during the International Museum Expo being held from May 18-20 at Pragati Maidan.

 

1:41 PM

Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar express commitment to work unitedly for Karnataka's welfare

After the announcement of their names as the new Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka respectively on Thursday, Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar have both expressed their commitment to work unitedly for the welfare of the people of the State.

Ending days of suspense, the Congress today announced Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka and D K Shivakumar as his only deputy in the soon-to-formed cabinet.

1:25 PM

Supreme Court seeks Delhi Police's response on Umar Khalid's bail plea

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Delhi Police on the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the North East Delhi riots in February 2020.

 

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli issued a notice to Delhi police and posted the matter for further consideration after six weeks. Khalid has approached the top court challenging an October 2022's Delhi High Court verdict that had denied bail to him.

 

1:10 PM

US order on Tahawwur Rana extradition will establish Pakistan's role in 26/11 attacks: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the approval of a US court for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, will reaffirm India's stand that Pakistan had a role in the attacks.

12:16 PM

Siddaramaiah will be Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar will be his deputy CM, announces KC Venugopal

12:11 PM

Our tradition and culture has been protected, says Tamil Nadu Law Minister

10:54 AM

PM Narendra Modi visits International Museum Expo 2023 in Pragati Maidan

10:30 AM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to VP Dhankhar, Deve Gowda

10:23 AM

DKS accepted deputy CM post in larger party interest, says DK Suresh

Congress MP & DK Shivakumar's brother, DK Suresh came out to give a statement that he is not fully happy with the decision of making Siddaramaih the next Karnataka CM and his brother the next deputy CM, the ANI reported. 

 

 "...but in the interest of Karnataka we wanted to fulfil our commitment...That is why DK Shivakumar had to accept. In future we will see, there is a long way to go. ...I wish it (CM post for DK Shivakumar) but it didn't happen, we will wait and see"

 

 DK Suresh's statement comes at a time when a formal announcement is yet to made by the Congress party. 

9:58 AM

India records 906 fresh Covid-19 cases, active caseload declines to 10,179

India witnessed a single-day rise of 906 new Covid-19 cases as the active cases declined to 10,179, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The toll has risen to 5,31,814 (5.31 lakh) with 20 deaths, including seven reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity rate has been pegged at 0.70 per cent and the weekly rate at 0.90 per cent.

9:50 AM

Protesting wrestlers march to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara amid protest against WFI chief

Protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and others marched from Jantar Mantar to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in New Delhi on their 25th day of protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Grapplers including Punia, Sakshi, Vinesh and others joined the march demanding the arrest of the WFI chief charged with sexual harassment of athletes.

9:35 AM

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to invite opposition leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony

9:17 AM

Folk artists perform at Odisha's Puri railway station to mark launch of inaugural Vande Bharat train

9:08 AM

UN chief welcomes Russian decision to extend Black Sea grain deal

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Russia's decision that would allow the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows the export of Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products from Black Sea ports.

"We have some positive and significant developments: confirmation by the Russian Federation to continue its participation in the Black Sea Initiative for another 60 days. I welcome this decision," said Guterres on Wednesday.

9:08 AM

Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw offer prayers at Puri's Shree Jagannath temple

8:36 AM

BSF, Punjab Police foil smuggling bid, recover pistol, narcotic substance across border in Fazilka

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police recovered two packets of narcotic substances and one pistol kept inside a waterproof bag, from a farming field near the Fazilka border, stated an official release.

"During the search, troops recovered two packets of narcotic substances (Gross wt - 2.1 Kgs) and one pistol (without magazine and ammunition) kept inside a waterproof bag, from a farming field," read an official release. A search operation was launched on May 17, by BSF and Punjab Police teams during the morning hours on the outskirts of the bordering village - of Bamba Battu Hittar, Distt - Fazilka.

 

8:32 AM

Three-time BJP MP from Haryana's Ambala Ratan Lal Kataria dead

8:27 AM

PM Modi to flag off Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express today via video conferencing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah today via video conferencing. The ultra-modern semi-high-speed train is equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities. According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the train will pass through Khordha, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore districts in Odisha and Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur districts in West Bengal.