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- Mar 01, 2023 09:43 pm IST
Medical helicopter with 5 aboard missing in Philippines
A helicopter carrying five people, including a hospital patient and a nurse, went missing in a western Philippine province on Wednesday and an air and sea search has been launched, civil aviation officials said.
The helicopter, carrying a pilot, the patient, two companions and a nurse, was flying to a hospital in Brooke's Point in Palawan from another town in the island province when it went missing, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said, reported AP.
- Mar 01, 2023 08:04 pm IST
Indian Army to buy 307 ATAGS howitzers for deployment along China, Pak border
In a major stride towards the 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector, the Ministry of Defence has received a proposal from Indian Army to buy 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) for deployment along the borders with China and Pakistan.
The proposal worth over USD 1 billion has been received from the Indian Army and is under discussion. It is expected to be cleared soon and sent for clearance by the Cabinet Committee on Security, defence officials told ANI.
- Mar 01, 2023 07:10 pm IST
‘Jailed for making India proud’: Kejriwal slams Centre over Sisodia's arrest
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party over the arrest of his party colleague Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case.
“Two people who brought laurels to India have been jailed by PM. Excise Policy just an excuse, there was no scam. PM wanted to stop good work in Delhi..Manish Sisodia was arrested as he did good work in education, Satyendar Jain was arrested as he did good work in health”, Kejriwal said in his first address after Sisodia and another jailed minister Satyendar Jain resigned. Read full story
- Mar 01, 2023 06:02 pm IST
Narrow escape for firefighters as building collapses within seconds
Around 100 firefighters had a narrow escape as a three-story godown located in North Delhi's Roshanara came crashing down on Wednesday. The godown collapsed while the firefighters were trying to douse the fire that had engulfed the building. No injuries have been reported yet, reported PTI citing Delhi Fire Service officials. Read full story
- Mar 01, 2023 04:23 pm IST
China dismisses FBI statement on COVID-19 lab leak theory
For the second day in a row, China on Wednesday dismissed U.S. suggestions that the COVID-19 pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that leaked from a Chinese laboratory.
Responding to comments by FBI Director Christopher Wray, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said the involvement of the U.S. intelligence community was evidence enough of the “politicisation of origin tracing,” reported AP.
- Mar 01, 2023 03:01 pm IST
UK Foreign brings up BBC tax issue with EAM S Jaishankar
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly brought up the BBC tax issue with EAM S Jaishankar today. He was firmly told that all entities operating in India must comply fully with relevant laws and regulations, reported ANI citing sources.
- Mar 01, 2023 02:00 pm IST
Arvind Kejriwal to meet AAP MLAs, councillors: Report
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to hold a meeting with AAP MLAs and councilors this evening, reports ANI
- Mar 01, 2023 01:45 pm IST
UK foreign minister raises issue of BBC tax searches: Report
British Foreign Minister James Cleverly raised the issue of BBC tax searches with India's foreign minister during a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, the minister told in an interview, reported Reuters
- Mar 01, 2023 01:24 pm IST
FY24 GDP growth is likely to be higher than threshold 6 per cent: Report
An SBI Research report said India's FY24 GDP growth is likely to be higher than the threshold 6 per cent. The report, titled Ecowrap, added that though some reports indicated that there may not be a one-to-one correspondence between El Nino and Indian droughts, the recent fears seem misplaced.
- Mar 01, 2023 01:09 pm IST
Indian tech sector to grow 8.4 % in FY23: Nasscom
The Indian technology industry is set to grow by 8.4 per cent in FY23 to become a USD 245 billion sector, Nasscom said on Wednesday.
- Mar 01, 2023 12:44 pm IST
Umesh Pal murder: Bulldozer action against accused - Atiq Ahmed's aide - in Prayagraj
- Mar 01, 2023 12:42 pm IST
Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar claims leak of CCTV footage in jail, files complaint
Jailed businessman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has filed a complaint to Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena, claiming CCTV footage of his cell (at Mandoli Jail) were being leaked and circulated online, amounting to a security breach, reported ANI
- Mar 01, 2023 12:03 pm IST
G20 foreign ministers to meet tomorrow in Delhi
G20 foreign ministers meet under India's G20 presidency will be held tomorrow. This would be second ministerial meeting held under our presidency. The venue will be Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center. 40 delegations expected to participate: Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra
- Mar 01, 2023 11:31 am IST
Saurabh Bhardwaj and Atishi likely to be elevated as Delhi ministers
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal proposes Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi to be part of Cabinet after Sisodia, Satyendar Jain resign. Read more
- Mar 01, 2023 11:13 am IST
Delhi LG recommends to president the resignations of Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain
Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday sent the resignations of deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and minister Satyendar Jain to the president recommending that they be accepted, officials said.
- Mar 01, 2023 11:02 am IST
Train accident in Greece kills at least 32
Death toll in train collision in Greece rises to 32 while 85 people have been injured, Reuters reports
- Mar 01, 2023 10:57 am IST
K'taka govt employees demand 7th pay commission implementation
Karnataka | State Government Employees hold a protest at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Campus in Bengaluru, demanding the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations.
- Mar 01, 2023 10:37 am IST
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meet with UK Foreign Secretary,
- Mar 01, 2023 10:25 am IST
G20 conference in Ranchi to deliberate on challenges in area of energy
Foreign delegates of G20 major economies will discuss challenges in the area of energy and recommend a future roadmap for cooperation in the field at a conference scheduled in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi on March 2 and 3, PTI reported citing an official statement.
- Mar 01, 2023 09:59 am IST
Global economic growth will continue to slow in 2023: Moody's report
Moody's Investors Service expects global growth to continue to slow in 2023 over a cumulative monetary policy tightening by various central banks.
The tightening of monetary policy, Moody's in its global macro outlook titled 'Global economic risks persist despite recent positive surprises', said will have a drag on economic activity and employment in most major economies.
- Mar 01, 2023 09:25 am IST
Train accident in Greece kills at least 29
At least 29 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late Tuesday night, reports AFP citing authorities.
- Mar 01, 2023 09:05 am IST
Repoll underway in 4 polling stations of Nagaland
Repolling is underway in four polling stations in Nagaland on Wednesday. The repolling is in being held in New Colony polling station in Zunheboto constituency, Pangti V in Sanis constituency, Jaboka Village in Tizit constituency and Pathso East Wing in Thonoknyu constituency, the official said.
The repolling began at 7 am and will continue till 4 pm.
- Mar 01, 2023 08:48 am IST
Car rams into pole in Thane, 1 dead
Maharashtra | A 22-year-old youth was killed while one was severely injured after an over-speeding car rammed into an electric pole on Thane's Ghodbunder Road last night. The injured was sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. Further probe underway, ANI reported citing Kapurbawdi police officials.
- Mar 01, 2023 08:28 am IST
FBI has assessed that COVID-19 likely originated from a Wuhan lab: Agency director
- Mar 01, 2023 08:01 am IST
TN CM Stalin, on his birthday today, pays floral tribute to father Karunanidhi, DMK founder Annadurai
- Mar 01, 2023 07:44 am IST
Domestic, commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked in Delhi
Domestic LPG cylinders have become dearer by ₹50 in Delhi while the price of 19 kg commercial cylinders has been hiked by ₹350 from Wednesday. Read more
- Mar 01, 2023 07:27 am IST
Indian national shot dead in Australia: Report
Indian national shot dead by Australian Police after he stabs cleaner, threatens cops, reports The Sydney Morning Herald
- Mar 01, 2023 06:57 am IST
Watch: 16 dead, 85 injured as two trains collide in Greece
Greece Train Collision: Videos shared widely on social media showed derailed carriages, badly damaged with broken windows and smoke. Read more
- Mar 01, 2023 06:20 am IST
Light rain forecast for Delhi
Light to moderate rain with thunderstorm expected in adjoining areas of isolated places of North-West Delhi, South-West Delhi & adjoining areas of Delhi-NCR during next 2 hours: IMD Read more
- Mar 01, 2023 06:01 am IST
2 drug smugglers held in Punjab, 50 kg poppy husk seized
Pathankot, Punjab| Arrested two drug smugglers, recovered 50 kg of poppy husk and 300 grams of heroin in two vehicles. The drug smugglers tried to flee but police chased and overpowered them. Case registered, further probe underway: Rajinder Manhas, DSP, Pathankot, told ANI
- Mar 01, 2023 05:49 am IST
India's April-Jan fiscal deficit touches 68% of full-year target
India's fiscal deficit for the 10 months through January touched 11.91 trillion rupees ($144.19 billion), nearly 68% of annual estimates, government data showed on Tuesday.
India aims to end the current fiscal year with a budget deficit of 6.4%.
- Mar 01, 2023 05:24 am IST
Greece: Dozens hurt in fiery train collision, derailment
Authorities in northern Greece say they are helping dozens of passengers injured in train collision and fiery derailment early Wednesday, reported AP.
The collision between a freight train and and oncoming passenger train occurred near Tempe, some 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens, and resulted in the derailment of several train cars, police said.
- Mar 01, 2023 05:15 am IST
UN chief visits Iraq
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Iraq for his first visit in six years Tuesday in a show of "solidarity" after a drawn-out political crisis in the country. Guterres said he wanted to demonstrate "solidarity with the people and the democratic institutions of Iraq and a solidarity that means that the United Nations is totally committed to support the consolidation of the institutions in this country".