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Mercury again breaches 47 deg C in Delhi; 'red alert' issued for heatwave

The searing heat pushed the city's peak power demand to its highest for May, while the Delhi government directed the schools that have not closed for summer vacations to do so with immediate effect

I hope IPL does not become a shortcut to play for India, says Gambhir

Gambhir is known for his outspoken attitude and serious demeanour

Rajiv's life was short but 'impactful', liberalisation his legacy: Ramesh

Ramesh remembered the contributions made by Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

Compliments to Baramulla voters for their commitment to democracy: PM Modi

The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, which was once militancy-infested, recorded its highest-ever voter turnout at 59% on a violence-free polling day on Monday

Rupee appreciates 6 paise to 83.31 against US dollar in early trade

On Friday, the rupee had settled 13 paise higher at 83.37 against the US dollar. The forex markets were closed on Monday on account of general elections

Trade with Pak key poll issue; will benefit farmers: Amritsar traders

Resuming trade with Pakistan will not only boost the economy of Amritsar but it will also create more employment opportunities, the traders said

LS polls: INDIA bloc confident of stopping BJP from majority, says Kharge

The Congress chief said people feel the fight is now to save democracy and the Constitution and have extended support to the party

Engaged with India, other nations for equal treatment for all faiths: US

Prime Minister Modi has also asserted that he has never uttered a word against minorities, and the BJP has not just today but never acted against them

Tripura govt working on arrangement to bring fuel, goods via B'desh: Min

Notably, the northeastern state had faced a severe fuel crisis after the derailment of a goods train in Assam's Jatinga

Illegal hoardings in Maha: 15 cases lodged; billboards, banners removed

The action was taken against the backdrop of the collapse of an illegal hoarding in Mumbai on May 13, which claimed 16 lives and injured several others

BJP's 7 MPs in Delhi failed to use 66% of development funds, claims AAP

AAP leader Jasmine Shah claimed that as per data from Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, all the seven MPs had received Rs 124 crore for five years

MP 'nursing scam': 2 CBI inspectors, 11 others, including touts arrested

Sources said the CBI had inspected 500-odd nursing colleges and found 65 of them lacking in infrastructure or running with dispensaries

BJP insulting nation builders, trying to disprove history: Congress

At an election rally in Churah of Chamba district, he also lashed at the BJP-led Centre for its 'step brotherly treatment' towards the hill state during last year's monsoon disaster

Maliwal threatens to take Delhi ministers to court for spreading 'lies'

In a post on X, Maliwal refuted allegations by AAP leaders that she had filed the assault complaint against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar at the BJP's behest

Violence mars fifth phase of polls in Bengal, 73% voter turnout till 5 pm

The voters' turnout in Bangaon was 75.73 per cent till 5 pm on Monday, much lesser than 82.63% in 2019 and 84.14 in 2021

Storm brewing, vital to have safe pair of hands to take India through: EAM

He was speaking during an interaction held at a Delhi Tamil Education Association-run school in the national capital, days ahead of the polling for the ongoing Lok Sabha election here

Agniveers not just soldiers but leaders, innovators, defenders: CDS Chauhan

The CDS acknowledged the personal challenges faced by the soldiers and their families and the hardships they endure while operating in challenging environments

FSIB to interview eligible candidates for SBI Chairman post on May 21

FSIB would recommend the name and the final decision would be taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Govt mulls new rules for radar speed guns, seeks public comments

The draft rules stipulate that radar equipment installed after the final rules are notified must be verified and stamped within one year

Rishi Sunak apologises for Britain's historic infected blood scandal

The scandal involves over 30,000 people being infected with life-threatening viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C while they were under NHS care between the 1970s and 1990s