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- Jun 02, 2022 11:00 pm IST
Will make masks mandatory if Covid cases continue to rise, says Maha deputy CM Ajit Pawar
If COVID cases continue to rise in Maharashtra, the state govt will take a decision to make masks mandatory. Govt is keeping an eye. Discussions have been held with CM Uddhav Thackeray regarding the COVID cases in the state, says Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar
- Jun 02, 2022 10:56 pm IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Ukraine war: ‘Had India been adequately powerful…’
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday admitted that India could not do much when Russia invaded Ukraine in February, saying even mighty China remained non-committed on the issue. Full report
- Jun 02, 2022 10:19 pm IST
2 non-locals shot by terrorists in J&K's Budgam; condition stable, say officials
Two non-locals were injured after being shot at by terrorists in Chadoora area of Budgam, this hours after the killing of a bank manager in Kulgam district. According to police officials, the two non-locals were targeted at Magraypora village in Budgam. Full report
- Jun 02, 2022 09:34 pm IST
RTI activist shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha
A 36-year-old RTI activist was shot dead in front of Public Works Department (PWD) in Vidisha on Thursday afternoon, said police. A resident of Ashok Nagar, Ranjeet Soni, was an RTI activist and also a contractor of PWD. Vidisha superintendent of police Sameer yadav said, "Soni was going to PWD office when he was shot dead. The murderer shot his head. He died on the spot. Locals informed the police."
- Jun 02, 2022 09:21 pm IST
Lankan national, boatman arrested in Tamil Nadu
A Sri Lankan national & a boatman ferrying boats between TN & Sri Lanka were arrested by Rameswaram Q branch police on tip-off. Accused Sri Lankan was apprehended by police when he was trying to escape back to Sri Lanka. Boatman supposed to ferry him was also nabbed, reports ANI
- Jun 02, 2022 08:47 pm IST
PM Modi never meted out step-motherly treatment to Telangana, says Shah
Narendra Modi govt has never meted out stepmotherly treatment to any state; BJP has always supported formation of Telangana: Amit Shah
- Jun 02, 2022 08:44 pm IST
Huge explosion, fire at chemical company in Gujarat's Vadodara | Video
A huge explosion, followed by a major fire, occurred at Deepak Nitrite Company in Nandesari GIDC in Gujarat's Vadodara, news agency ANI reported. Full report
- Jun 02, 2022 08:23 pm IST
Exports grew by 15.46% at $37 billion in May, says Centre
India has registered a 15.46 per cent rise in merchandise export at $37.29 billion in May this year, as compared to the figures of $32.30 billion in May last year, the commerce ministry said in a statement. The country's merchandise export in April-May this year was $77.08 billion, a 22 per cent surge over the April-May figures of $63.05 billion last year. Full report
- Jun 02, 2022 07:15 pm IST
Bihar caste based census to be completed by Feb 2023
Bihar caste based census to be completed by Feb 2023. Government to spend ₹500 crore from its contingency fund, decides cabinet
- Jun 02, 2022 07:05 pm IST
After UP & MP, Uttarakhand declares ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ tax-free
After UP and MP, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Dhami declares ‘Samrat Prithviraj' tax-free
- Jun 02, 2022 06:57 pm IST
‘Haemorrhagic shock..’: Sidhu Moose Wala's post-mortem report explains reason for death
Postmortem report of Sidhu Moose Wala states 'Haemorrhagic shock which is due to antemortem firearm injuries described and sufficient to cause death in ordinary course of nature' as the cause of his death.
He was shot dead in Mansa district on May 29th, ANI reports
- Jun 02, 2022 06:23 pm IST
Kejriwal to participate in the party's Tiranga Yatra in Mehsana, Gujarat on 6th June
Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to participate in the party's Tiranga Yatra in Mehsana, Gujarat on 6th June.
- Jun 02, 2022 06:01 pm IST
MEA delegation visits Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Kabul
MEA Joint Secy JP Singh, who is heading a multi-member team to Afghanistan, visits the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Kabul
- Jun 02, 2022 05:48 pm IST
Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori passes away
Santoor maestro and Padma Shri awardee Bhajan Sopori passed away on June 2 in Fortis Hospital, Gurugram, at the age of 74. The santoor player was born in Sopore in Kashmir Valley and belonged to the Sufiana gharana of Indian classical music. He was great-grandson of Pandit Shankar Pandit, who had developed the style popularly known as the ‘Sufi Baaj’ (style), based on Sufiana Qalam and Hindustani Classical music. Full report
- Jun 02, 2022 05:41 pm IST
After UP, Madhya Pradesh declares Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ tax-free
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan declares film #SamratPrithviraj tax-free in the state. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath declared the film tax-free in UP
- Jun 02, 2022 05:23 pm IST
40 Rajasthan Cong MLAs, some independents leave for Udaipur hotel
RS polls: Around 40 Rajasthan Cong MLAs, some Independents leave for Udaipur hotel in bus from CM residence, reports PTI
- Jun 02, 2022 05:02 pm IST
CBI files chargesheet against ex-Maha home minister Deshmukh, his aides in corruption case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed 59 pages of chargesheet against former home minister Anil Deshmukh and his personal assistant Sanjeev Palande and Kundan Shinde in Session court on Thursday in connection with the corruption case.
- Jun 02, 2022 04:41 pm IST
Punjab tells HC security withdrawn of 400 odd protectees to be restored by June 7
Punjab tells HC security withdrawn of 400 odd protectees to be restored by June 7. Full report
- Jun 02, 2022 04:06 pm IST
Calcutta HC allows Abhishek Banerjee, wife Rujira to travel abroad
Calcutta High Court allows TMC National General Secretary and CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira Banerjee to go for medical treatment in Dubai. ED was not ready to allow him. Abhishek had then approached the court for this.
- Jun 02, 2022 03:55 pm IST
BJP MP writes to Shah, seeks probe into KK's death
WB BJP MP Saumitra Khan writes to Union HM Amit Shah on singer KK's death seeking enquiry on "permitting 7000 people inside auditorium instead of its capacity of 3000, on why show was held when ACs weren't functioning & on presence of TMC leaders in the hospital KK was admitted"
- Jun 02, 2022 03:17 pm IST
Sakinaka Rape murder case : Special court sentences accused Mohan Chouhan for rape & murder of victim
Sakinaka Rape murder case : The special court awarded death penalty to accused Mohan Chouhan for murder and rape of victim
- Jun 02, 2022 03:16 pm IST
Haryana Cong MLAs arrive at Deepender Hooda's residence
Haryana Congress MLAs have arrived at the residence of MP Deepender Singh Hooda, ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections.
- Jun 02, 2022 03:10 pm IST
Defence minister Rajnath Singh meets his Isreali counterpart
Israeli Defence Min Benjamin Gantz was hosted by Defence Min Rajnath Singh in Delhi. Ministers conducted a discussion that covered topics including strategic global challenges, military cooperation & defence industrial cooperation
- Jun 02, 2022 03:04 pm IST
Sukhbir Badal meets family of Sidhu Moose Wala
Sukhbir Badal interacting with the family members of Sidhu Moose Wala. (Prateek Mahal/Hindustan Times) Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal meets the family of Sidhu Moose Wala. Earlier in the day, union minister Gajendra Shekhawat had met the family of slain Punjabi singer.
- Jun 02, 2022 02:54 pm IST
Mumbai ATS nabs alleged handler of terror funding accused Mohammd Junaid Mohammd Ata from J&K
The Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested second accused from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday who is allegedly handler of Mohammd Junaid Mohammd Ata arrested from Pune in last week for terror links. ATS has taken transit remand of the accused in J&K and will brought him to Mumbai for further questioning. Police said Junaid was in touch with the arrested accused and agency found several evidence including their chat discussion related to anti-national activities.
- Jun 02, 2022 02:34 pm IST
Bodies of 4 Indians killed in Nepal plane crash cremated at Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu: Report
Bodies of four Indians killed in Nepal plane crash cremated at Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, reports PTI
- Jun 02, 2022 01:54 pm IST
Sidhu Moose Wala's family writes to Amit Shah, seeks probe by central agencies
Sidhu Moose Wala's family has written to Amit Shah, seeking a probe into his murder by central agencies, says union minister Gajendra Shekhawat.
- Jun 02, 2022 01:49 pm IST
BJP leader Mohit Kamboj granted interim bail amid case over alleged fraud
BJP leader Mohit Kamboj has been granted interim bail amid case over alleged fraud.
- Jun 02, 2022 12:51 pm IST
Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests positive for Covid-19
Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests positive for Covid-19. “She has developed mild fever and some symptoms and has isolated herself. She has been given requisite medical attention. As of today, her date of appearance before ED on June 8th stands as it is,” says Congress leader Randeep Surjewala.
- Jun 02, 2022 12:39 pm IST
Satyendar Jain's departments allocated to Manish Sisodia
Arrested Delhi minister's departments, including health and home, allocated to deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
- Jun 02, 2022 11:36 am IST
Bank manager shot at by terrorists in J&K in another attack on civlians
A bank manager was shot at by terrorists in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. He worked at the Elaquai Dehati Bank in the district. The incident comes amid a spate of attacks on non-locals. This is the second civilian attack within a week. Earlier this week, a school teacher was shot dead by terrorists. Read More
- Jun 02, 2022 11:11 am IST
Vistara fined ₹10 lakh for letting improperly trained pilot land flight
Vistara fined ₹10 lakh for letting improperly trained pilot land flight at Indore airport.
- Jun 02, 2022 11:11 am IST
Arvind Kejriwal to PM: ‘Please arrest all AAP leaders instead of…’
After Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, conspiracy on to send deputy CM Manish Sisodia to jail, says Arvind Kejriwal. Read more
- Jun 02, 2022 11:10 am IST
Indian delegation will meet senior members of Taliban in Kabul
Indian delegation will meet senior members of Taliban in Kabul, hold discussions on India’s humanitarian assistance to Afghan people.
- Jun 02, 2022 09:51 am IST
Sensex trading at 55,198; Nifty drops below 58 points, trading at 16,464
Market opening bell: Sensex trading at 55,198; Nifty drops below 58 points, trading at 16,464.
- Jun 02, 2022 09:11 am IST
India sees nearly 1,000 more Covid cases compared to yesterday's tally
With 3,712 new Covid cases, India sees a rise of nearly 1,000 infections compared to yesterday's tally; 5 deaths in 24 hours.
- Jun 02, 2022 08:25 am IST
Hardik Patel tweets ahead of joining BJP: 'Will be a small soldier under leadership of Narendra Modi in service of nation'
Hardik Patel, ahead of joining BJP, tweets, 'Will be a small soldier under leadership of Narendra Modi in service of nation'. He had quit Congress last month.
- Jun 02, 2022 08:22 am IST
Earthquakes kill 4 people, damage houses in southwest China
Two earthquakes killed at least four people and damaged houses in southwestern China on Wednesday.
- Jun 02, 2022 07:39 am IST
ED issues notice to former state revenue minister Eknath Khadse
Enforcement Directorate issued notice to former state revenue minister Eknath Khadse and others to vacate the properties that were attached by the agency last year in a money laundering case, reports ANI.
- Jun 02, 2022 06:44 am IST
3 soldiers injured in blast at Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, say police
Three soldiers have been injured in blast at Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, say police.
- Jun 02, 2022 06:04 am IST
4 dead, including gunman, in hospital campus shooting in US' Oklahoma
Four people were killed, including a gunman, and multiple others were wounded in a shooting on Wednesday on a hospital campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, police said. Read more
- Jun 02, 2022 05:46 am IST
North Korea Covid outbreak likely 'getting worse', says WHO
The World Health Organization has said that it had no access to data about North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak, but assumed the crisis was deepening, contrary to Pyongyang's reports of "progress".