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Intense heatwave: 5 deaths reported in Delhi, many admitted to hospitals

At least 12 people, mostly daily wage labourers are in critical condition battling for their lives on ventilator support

Intense heatwave: 5 deaths reported in Delhi, many admitted to hospitals
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 9:33 PM IST

India to get below normal rainfall in June as monsoon stalls, predicts IMD

After reaching the Indian mainland two days earlier than usual and swiftly covering many other states, the rain-bearing system made no significant progress between June 12 and 18

India to get below normal rainfall in June as monsoon stalls, predicts IMD
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 7:33 PM IST

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court while opposing bail plea

The central probe agency told the court that if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has been arrayed as an accused in the case, commits a crime, the person in charge of the party will be held culpable

Kejriwal demanded Rs 100 cr bribe, ED tells court while opposing bail plea
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 7:27 PM IST

Delhi's peak power demand at new high of 8656 MW, day after creating record

Unprecedented heatwave spells in the national capital and adjoining regions are pushing the power infrastructure to their edges

Delhi's peak power demand at new high of 8656 MW, day after creating record
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 7:21 PM IST

One held in connection with Reasi attack that killed 9 pilgrims: J-K Police

Earlier on June 17, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the Reasi terror attack case in Jammu and Kashmir

One held in connection with Reasi attack that killed 9 pilgrims: J-K Police
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 7:04 PM IST

Centre to use tech to reduce time-lapse between survey, policy-making

Citing examples of HCES, PLFS, Saurabh Garg said many of these surveys are annual and the ministry is trying to find out which of these surveys can be made quarterly or even month

Centre to use tech to reduce time-lapse between survey, policy-making
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 5:51 PM IST

India's coal-based power demand rise by 7.3%, at all-time high: Govt

Peak demand for power in India's hot, arid northern plains hit a record earlier this week, even as the government said it continues to implement measures to meet high energy consumption

India's coal-based power demand rise by 7.3%, at all-time high: Govt
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 5:02 PM IST

Delhi excise policy case: Court extends CM Kejriwal's custody till July 3

The ED urged the court to extend Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody, saying that it is essential for further investigation in the alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy

Delhi excise policy case: Court extends CM Kejriwal's custody till July 3
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 3:50 PM IST

Children were sent to distillery by school bus: NCPCR chief on MP case

Police in the state of Madhya Pradesh launched an investigation into Som after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights last week found 39 boys and 19 girls working at the factory

Children were sent to distillery by school bus: NCPCR chief on MP case
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 3:41 PM IST

After SC's stay order, Bombay HC permits 'Hamare Baarah' release after cuts

The Supreme Court had left the case to be decided by the Bombay High Court after suspending the film's screening last week

After SC's stay order, Bombay HC permits 'Hamare Baarah' release after cuts
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

Lawrence Bishnoi's video call from Gujarat jail to Pak gangster goes viral

The clip, showing Shahzad informing Bishnoi about Eid timings across various countries, sparked major security concerns, leading Gujarat authorities to launch a probe

Lawrence Bishnoi's video call from Gujarat jail to Pak gangster goes viral
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:41 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, Bihar

The development of the new Nalanda University campus is a joint initiative between India and countries participating in the East Asia Summit (EAS)

PM Modi inaugurates new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, Bihar
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:39 PM IST

Kanchanjunga crash: Goods train was moving at 4 times permitted speed

Kanchanjunga train crash updates: As many as 10 people, including the driver of the goods train died in the accident, which took place near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal

Kanchanjunga crash: Goods train was moving at 4 times permitted speed
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:24 PM IST

39 yrs of Kanishka bombing: India at forefront of countering terrorism

The bombing was blamed on Sikh militants in retaliation to Operation Bluestar to flush out militants from the Golden Temple in 1984

39 yrs of Kanishka bombing: India at forefront of countering terrorism
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:18 PM IST

Nepal bars sale of Indian antibiotic injection Biotax 1gm over health risk

Nepal's Department of Drug Administration said laboratory tests on batch F300460 of 'Biotax 1gm', manufactured by Zydus Healthcare Ltd, indicated non-compliance with production standards

Nepal bars sale of Indian antibiotic injection Biotax 1gm over health risk
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:16 PM IST

Monsoon gathering pace in Maharashtra, to progress by June 21-22: IMD

Several parts of Mumbai received showers on Wednesday morning, but it was insufficient to give respite from oppressive heat

Monsoon gathering pace in Maharashtra, to progress by June 21-22: IMD
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:01 PM IST

Right intentions but Modi 2.0 lacked focus on implementation: Narain

Sunita Narain said successive administrations have diluted the environmental clearance system to the extent it no longer works

Right intentions but Modi 2.0 lacked focus on implementation: Narain
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:35 PM IST

Drone delivers medicines, groceries to residents in Gurugram. WATCH

Skye Air CEO Ankit Kumar stated that drones are revolutionising urban logistics by offering swift, eco-friendly, and precise delivery services

Drone delivers medicines, groceries to residents in Gurugram. WATCH
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:31 PM IST

Political controversy: CISF questioning of DMK MP MM Abdulla sparks debate

CISF asks DMK MP to 'explain his purpose of visit' inside Parliament. MP writes to the Vice President. TMC Rajya Sabha MP questions if govt aims to obstruct INDIA MPs from carrying out their duties

Political controversy: CISF questioning of DMK MP MM Abdulla sparks debate
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

Kanchanjunga crash: Railways blame dead driver; row over 'signal defect'

Kanchanjunga train crash: As many as 9 people died while about 40 were injured after a goods train rammed the Kanchanjunga Express from behind in West Bengal's Darjeeling on Monday

Kanchanjunga crash: Railways blame dead driver; row over 'signal defect'
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:19 PM IST