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- Apr 12, 2023 11:13 pm IST
BJP releases 2nd list of candidates for Karnataka polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday night released the second list of candidates for the upcoming Karnataka elections.
- Apr 12, 2023 10:47 pm IST
Veer Savarkar's descendant files defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi
Satyaki Savarkar, the grandson of one of the siblings of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, filed a criminal defamation complaint against Rahul over his remarks against the saffron ideologue.
- Apr 12, 2023 09:27 pm IST
Amit Shah to review security situation in J&K tomorrow
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, reported PTI citing sources.
- Apr 12, 2023 08:55 pm IST
TN CM writes to non-BJP ruling states to pass resolution urging govt to fix a time for Guvs to approve bills
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to all non-BJP ruling states to pass a resolution urging the Union Government and the President to fix a time limit for the Governors to approve the Bills passed by the respective Legislatures.
- Apr 12, 2023 07:53 pm IST
Prince Harry to attend King Charles' coronation, but not Meghan
Prince Harry will attend the Coronation next month of Britain's King Charles but his wife, Meghan, will remain in California with their children.
- Apr 12, 2023 07:15 pm IST
Tejashwi, Nitish meet Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital today.
- Apr 12, 2023 06:28 pm IST
After Pilot's fast against Gehlot, Raj Cong in-charge says ‘action will be taken’
The Congress on Wednesday said it would take action against Sachin Pilot over his daylong fast against his own government's alleged inaction over the previous BJP government's corruption cases. Read more
- Apr 12, 2023 05:34 pm IST
India continues to retain FAA IASA Category 1 status: DGCA
Based on the positive outcomes of the assessment and follow-ups, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday said India meets the international standards for aviation safety oversight of the Chicago Convention & its Annexes, and continues to retain FAA IASA Category 1 status which was last assessed in July 2018. FAA has stated the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has demonstrated a commitment towards ensuring an effective safety oversight of India’s aviation system and appreciated the positive manner in which DGCA has worked with them: DGCA officials
- Apr 12, 2023 05:17 pm IST
Karnataka election: CM Bommai visits temple
Basavaraj Bommai visits Manjunatha temple at Dharmasthala, a day after his party, the BJP, declared its first list of 189 candidates for the 224-seat assembly.
- Apr 12, 2023 04:54 pm IST
Jagadish Shettar arrives in Delhi
BJP leader and ex-Karnataka CM, who has said he will contest the upcoming Karnataka election despite being denied ticket, arrives at the residence of Union minister and party colleague Pralhad Joshi.
- Apr 12, 2023 04:19 pm IST
Patna airport bomb threat: Caller in custody
Samastipur Police have taken the caller into custody. Initial inquiry revealed that the person had made the call under the influence of alcohol. Detailed inquiry is being done. The phone from which the call was made has been recovered. Prima facie it appears to be a hoax: Rajeev Mishra, SSP, Patna
- Apr 12, 2023 03:57 pm IST
Opposition parties to meet in April-end: Reports
There will be a meeting of opposition parties by the end of April, after holding talks with them. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will talk to opposition parties: Sources
- Apr 12, 2023 03:26 pm IST
5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue held
Both sides reviewed the ongoing cooperation and identified further steps to explore opportunities in advancing cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security and global supply chains, drug trafficking, migration, extradition, and anti-India activities in the UK including Pro-Khalistan extremism, among other issues: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- Apr 12, 2023 02:59 pm IST
‘Hoax call’: Police on bomb threat at Delhi school
A minute and thorough checking of the school premises (Indian School) was undertaken by BDS, BDT and SWAT teams after evacuating the premises. The email threat appears to be hoax: Chandan Chaudhary, DCP (South)
- Apr 12, 2023 02:43 pm IST
Nitish Kumar meets Kharge, Rahul in Delhi
This is a historic step to unite the opposition. We will develop the vision of the opposition parties and move forward; we will all stand together for the country: Rahul Gandhi, Congress
- Apr 12, 2023 02:29 pm IST
SWAT team arrives at Delhi school after receiving bomb threat
- Apr 12, 2023 02:02 pm IST
Bomb threat call received at Patna airport
Bomb threat call was received at Patna Airport. Based on the information Airport Bomb Threat Assessment Committee found the call non-specific. State BDDS team carried out checks, top official. (ANI)
- Apr 12, 2023 01:33 pm IST
High court defers hearing pleas on Amritpal Singh case
The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday deferred hearing on a plea seeking production of Amritpal Singh, the radical Sikh preacher, who is on the run, for April 24 as the petitioner could not produce anything to substantiate his claims that he was in the custody of Punjab police.
- Apr 12, 2023 01:33 pm IST
Bihar CM, deputy CM meet with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar along with Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav and JD(U) President Lalan Singh meets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. (ANI)
- Apr 12, 2023 12:41 pm IST
Delhi school receives bomb threat via email
The Indian School in the national capital's Sadiq Nagar received a bomb threat via email on Wednesday morning, said Delhi Police. Read more
- Apr 12, 2023 12:39 pm IST
PM Modi virtually flags off Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday flagged off Rajasthan's first and the country's 15th Vande Bharat Express train via video conferencing. Read more
- Apr 12, 2023 11:58 am IST
Massive fire breaks out in Delhi's Narela, no casualty reported
- Apr 12, 2023 11:29 am IST
World's first human death from H3N8 bird flu in China
A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, but the strain does not appear to spread between people.
The 56-year-old woman from the southern province of Guangdong was the third person known to have been infected with the H3N8 subtype of avian influenza, the WHO said in a statement late on Tuesday. (Reuters)
- Apr 12, 2023 11:24 am IST
Karnataka CM says ‘everybody is happy’ with BJP's first candidates' list
"There is consensus and everybody is happy," says Karnataka CM & BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on BJP's first list of candidates for upcoming elections.
- Apr 12, 2023 11:02 am IST
Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude hits Jammu and Kashmir
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale struck Jammu and Kashmir at 10:10 today, according to the National Center for Seismology.
- Apr 12, 2023 10:39 am IST
Ukraine's Zelensky writes to PM Modi, seeks additional humanitarian aid
Ukraine has requested India for additional medicines and medical equipment, the external affairs ministry said on Wednesday. The request, in a letter by President Volodymyr Zelensky to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came during the three-day visit to India by Ukraine's deputy foreign minister Emine Dzhaparova, when she met minister of state for external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, a statement from the foreign ministry said. Read more
- Apr 12, 2023 09:47 am IST
Firing inside Bathinda military station; 4 casualties reported
A firing incident was reported inside Bathinda Military Station on Wednesday morning, South Western Command of the Indian Army said. Read more
- Apr 12, 2023 09:33 am IST
PM Modi to launch Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat train today
In another move towards semi-high-speed railway connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat Express train, via video conferencing on Wednesday. Read more
- Apr 12, 2023 09:24 am IST
Income Tax department conducts search in cooperative banks in Karnataka
Income Tax Dept began search & seizure action on some cooperative banks in Karnataka on 31st March after they were found engaged in the routing of funds of various business entities of their customers to help them evade their tax liabilities. During this operation, 16 premises were covered. Evidence seized during the search revealed that unaccounted cash loans of over ₹15 crores have been given to certain customers. Unaccounted cash of over ₹3.3 crores and unaccounted gold jewellery worth over ₹2 crores seized: Ministry of Finance
- Apr 12, 2023 09:05 am IST
Congress President Kharge likely to meet Bihar CM Nitish Kumar today
Congress President Malikarjun Kharge likely to meet Bihar CM Nitish Kumar at 1 pm.
- Apr 12, 2023 09:00 am IST
South Korea to lend 500,000 rounds of artillery shells to US: Report
South Korea reached an agreement last month to lend the United States 500,000 rounds of 155 mm artillery shells that could give Washington greater flexibility to supply Ukraine with ammunition, a South Korean newspaper reported on Wednesday.
- Apr 12, 2023 08:59 am IST
Former Punjab CM Channi summoned by vigilance bureau in disproportionate assets case
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has summoned former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi to appear for questioning on Wednesday in an alleged disproportionate assets case, official sources said here.
- Apr 12, 2023 08:29 am IST
Taiwan determined to safeguard freedom, democracy, President Tsai says
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday that her recent overseas trip, which included the United States, showed the world Taiwan's determination to defend freedom and democracy, even as the prompted China to stage war games around the island, Reuters reported.
- Apr 12, 2023 08:01 am IST
PM Modi to flag off Ajmer-Delhi Cantt. Vande Bharat Express today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off Ajmer-Delhi Cantt. Vande Bharat Express via video conferencing today.
- Apr 12, 2023 07:55 am IST
Supporters of BJP MLA Anil Benkae stage protest
- Apr 12, 2023 07:46 am IST
Japan signs $2.8B long-range missile development deals
Japan’s Defense Ministry announced Tuesday it has signed contracts worth nearly 380 billion yen ($2.8 billion) with the country’s top defense contractor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to develop and mass produce long-range missiles for deployment as early as 2026 amid growing fears of China's increasing military strength, reported AP.
- Apr 12, 2023 07:27 am IST
14 dead in 3 days of tribal violence in Sudan's West Darfur
Bloodshed in Sudan's long-troubled Darfur region has left at least 14 people dead over the last three days, AP reported citing two activists on Tuesday.
Adam Haroun, a local activist, said clashes erupted Sunday in West Darfur province after Arab gunmen on motorcycles shot and killed a trader in the remote town of Fur Baranga.
- Apr 12, 2023 07:24 am IST
White House's Sullivan speaks with Saudi crown prince to discuss Yemen, Iran
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, the White House said, adding they discussed about Iran and steps aimed at ending the war in Yemen, among other topics, Reuters reported.
- Apr 12, 2023 07:20 am IST
IMF chief praises India's economy, says ‘bright spot…’
International Monetary Fund division chief Daniel Leigh on Tuesday reposed faith in the Indian economy and said that it is a "very strong economy." Read more
- Apr 12, 2023 07:09 am IST
"It's because of you (the media) that I am safe," says gangster Atiq Ahmed
- Apr 12, 2023 06:50 am IST
Fox attorneys in libel case reveal dual roles for Murdoch
Attorneys defending Fox in a defamation case related to false claims about the 2020 election withheld critical information about the role company founder Rupert Murdoch played at Fox News, a revelation that angered the judge when it came up at a Tuesday hearing, AP reported.
- Apr 12, 2023 06:32 am IST
Prayagraj police's convoy taking Gangster Atiq Ahmad halt in Rajasthan's Bundi
- Apr 12, 2023 06:28 am IST
Myanmar junta confirms deadly air strike on a village that killed 100
Myanmar junta confirms deadly air strike on a village, reports AFP news agency. The air strike killed as many as 100 people, including many children, who were attending a ceremony held by opponents of army rule.
- Apr 12, 2023 06:24 am IST
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Bihar's Araria
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred in Araria, Bihar at around 5.35 am. The depth of the earthquake is 10 Km: National Center for Seismology
- Apr 12, 2023 06:12 am IST
Those backing Russia are ‘on the wrong side of history’: Ukrainian minister
Ukraine’s first deputy foreign minister Emine Dzhaparova said on Tuesday that those backing Russia in the Ukraine war are “on the wrong side of history” and Kyiv plans to launch a counter-offensive in spring to create the grounds for fresh negotiations to end the hostilities. Read more
- Apr 12, 2023 05:46 am IST
IMF chief, climate leaders pledge to accelerate public-private finance
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and UN and COP28 climate leaders on Tuesday pledged to work to accelerate public-private finance to help raise the trillions of dollars needed to meet emissions reduction goals, a statement issued by the IMF said, Reuters reported.
- Apr 12, 2023 05:28 am IST
US President Biden arrives in Northern Ireland for peace deal anniversary
US President Joe Biden arrived in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, starting a trip to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement -- the deal that ended some 30 years of civil conflict, reported The Hill.
- Apr 12, 2023 05:23 am IST
Lawsuit seeks to uphold closing California’s last nuke plant
An environmental group on Tuesday sued to block Pacific Gas & Electric from seeking to extend the federal operating licenses for California’s last nuclear power plant, AP reported.
A complaint filed in San Francisco Superior Court by Friends of the Earth asks the court to prohibit the utility from sidestepping its 2016 agreement with environmentalists and plant workers to close the twin-domed Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant by 2025.