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• Jun 28, 2022 10:50 PM IST

  PM Modi returns to India after concluding Germany, UAE visit

  PM Modi has returned after concluding his visit to Germany and the United Arab Emirates.

• Jun 28, 2022 09:54 PM IST

  Serum Institute's Covovax approved by DCGI for children between 7-12 years age

  Serum Institute's Covovax approved by DCGI for children between 7-12 years age. Read more

• Jun 28, 2022 09:14 PM IST

  Mumbai building collapse : PM announces ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh

  “Pained by the building collapse in Mumbai. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” says PM Modi.

• Jun 28, 2022 08:04 PM IST

  Brutalism in the name of religion cannot be tolerated, says Rahul Gandhi on Udaipur killing

  “I am deeply shocked by the heinous murder in Udaipur. Brutalism in the name of religion cannot be tolerated. Those who spread terror due to this cruelty should be punished immediately. We all have to defeat hate together. I appeal to all, please maintain peace and brotherhood,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi.

• Jun 28, 2022 07:53 PM IST

  Udaipur murder | Former CM Raje slams Gehlot govt

  “The brutal murder of an innocent youth in broad daylight has become clear that due to the instigation of the state government, the criminals are in high spirits and a situation of communal frenzy and violence has arisen in the state. The criminals are so ignorant that they have given violent statements about the Prime Minister,” tweets former Rajasthan CM and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje on Udaipur killing.

• Jun 28, 2022 07:44 PM IST

  Death toll in Kurla building collapse rises to 18

  The death toll in Kurla building collapse rose to 18 as four more persons declared dead. Total 32 injured reported, out of which 18 dead, 5 admitted and 9 persons have been discharged.

• Jun 28, 2022 07:05 PM IST

  Internet services temporarily suspended in Udaipur

  Rajasthan | Internet services temporarily suspended for the next 24 hours in Udaipur district, after a youth was beheaded by two men in the Maldas street on Tuesday. The deceased had reportedly shared a social media post in support of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma, a few days ago.

  Chief minister Ashok Gehlot promised to ensure strict action for those involved in the act and appealed to citizens to maintain peace and not share any related video.

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• Jun 28, 2022 06:47 PM IST

  Sri Lankan opposition party to launch "street battles" demanding govt change

  Sri Lankan opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya has announced to hit the streets this week demanding a change of government as the nation continues to battle its worst economic crisis.

  Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) national organiser Tissa Attanayake on Monday said that the party will launch "street battles" this week for a change of government and called for a joint opposition struggle against the present administration, news agency ANI reported.

• Jun 28, 2022 06:46 PM IST

  Fadnavis meets BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi as crisis for Uddhav camp deepens

  Fadnavis had served as the chief minister twice. While he was able to complete his five-year tenure from 2014 to 2019 for the first time; his second term - in alliance with the NCP faction headed by Ajit Pawar - lasted only for 80 hours as he failed to ensure the support of adequate MLAs.

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• Jun 28, 2022 05:44 PM IST

  PM Modi arrives in UAE after attending G7 Summit in Germany | Watch

  Watch | PM Narendra Modi arrives in UAE after attending #G7Summit in Germany
  
  In a special gesture, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warmly received PM Modi in Abu Dhabi
  
  📹 PIB India pic.twitter.com/T7xyC2H5Dl

  — Hindustan Times (@htTweets) June 28, 2022

• Jun 28, 2022 05:08 PM IST

  4 dead in ONGC chopper emergency landing

  Out of the nine rescued injured crew and pasengers of ill fated ONGC helicopter, four have been declared brought dead at the Nanavati hospital.

  The deceased have been identified as Mukesh Patel, Vijay Mandloi, Satyambad Patra and Sanju Francis.

  These four were picked up by the Navy helicopter from the rig where the incident had taken place this morning and were taken to Pawan Hans airbase. From their four ambulance rushed them to Nanavati hospital where doctors declared them brought dead.

  Mumbai police senior officials have confirmed the development to HT. 

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• Jun 28, 2022 04:13 PM IST

  Assam CM visits flood-hit area as 21 lakh people remained affected

  My visit to flood-affected areas of Charalpara Nayapara at Bhabanipur, Bajali. pic.twitter.com/Gvrgvgf8gm

  — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 28, 2022

• Jun 28, 2022 04:08 PM IST

  Rupee tanks 46 paise to close at another record low of 78.83 vs US dollar

  The rupee plunged by 46 paise to close at record low of 78.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by persistent foreign capital outflows and a surge in crude oil prices.

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• Jun 28, 2022 03:57 PM IST

  Covid-19 | Ned to focus on 5-fold strategy: Union Health Secretary to States

  To minimise #Covid19 infection, there is need to focus on 5-fold strategy of testing, tracking, treating, vaccinating & adhering to Covid appropriate behaviour in view of upcoming festive season when states are likely to witness mass gatherings: Union Health Secretary to States pic.twitter.com/ftTsenyNbX

  — Hindustan Times (@htTweets) June 28, 2022

• Jun 28, 2022 03:46 PM IST

  Delhi Police seeks extension of Alt News founder's custody

  Delhi police seeks extension of arrested Alt News founder Mohammed Zubair's custodial interrogation by five more days, reports news agency PTI.

• Jun 28, 2022 03:38 PM IST

  Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair brought to Patiala House Court

  Delhi | Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair brought to Patiala House Court.
  
  He was earlier sent to 1-day police remand after being arrested last night over allegations of hurting the religious sentiments of a community.
  
  📹 ANI pic.twitter.com/pnZ4Psmg4x

  — Hindustan Times (@htTweets) June 28, 2022

  Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair was brought to Patiala House Court on Tuesday. He was earlier sent to 1-day police remand after being arrested last night over allegations of hurting the religious sentiments of a community.

• Jun 28, 2022 03:16 PM IST

  ED sends 2nd summon to Sena's Sanjay Raut, asks him to appear before Friday, report ANI

  Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a second summon to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, asking him to appear before them on 1st July in connection with the Patra Chawl land scam case, news agency ANI reported.

  Follow all the LIVE updates on political crisis in Maharashtra here

• Jun 28, 2022 02:53 PM IST

  Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds a roadshow in Burhanpur

  #WATCH | Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds a roadshow in Burhanpur pic.twitter.com/XFwH5n6jDA

  — ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) June 28, 2022

• Jun 28, 2022 02:15 PM IST

  ONGC helicopter mishap update

  Coast Guard spokesperson RK Singh has said that all nine (2 pilots + seven ONGC passengers) have been rescued.

• Jun 28, 2022 02:14 PM IST

  China reduces quarantine for people arriving from abroad

  China on Tuesday announced an easing of its quarantine requirement for people arriving from abroad. Anyone coming from outside the country will be required to stay in a quarantine hotel for seven days, followed by three days of home observation.

  The previous plan called for 14 days in a hotel plus seven days of home observation.

• Jun 28, 2022 01:45 PM IST

  Eknath Shinde set to leave for Mumbai

  Rebel Eknath Shinde set to leave for Mumbai from Assam after nearly a week, say sources.

• Jun 28, 2022 01:30 PM IST

  India to ban manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of identified single-use plastic items

  India will ban manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of identified single-use plastic items from Friday, says government.

• Jun 28, 2022 01:17 PM IST

  Helicopter with 9 onboard makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea, 4 rescued, tweets ONGC

  A helicopter carrying 9 passengers and 2 pilots makes an emergency landing in Arabian Sea near ONGC rig Sagar Kiran in Mumbai High. Four people have been rescued. Rescue operations underway, tweets Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).

• Jun 28, 2022 12:51 PM IST

  China halves quarantine time for overseas travellers

  China has halved the quarantine time for overseas travellers, reports AFP.

• Jun 28, 2022 12:23 PM IST

  A look at Shiv Sena leaders under Enforcement Directorate radar

  Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut is the latest to come under the radar of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (IT) department amid the ongoing Maharashtra’s political crisis. Read more

• Jun 28, 2022 11:10 AM IST

  PM Modi gifted Moonj baskets and cotton durries from Sitapur, UP to Senegal President

  PM Modi gifted Moonj baskets and cotton durries from Sitapur, UP to Senegal President Macky Sall.

• Jun 28, 2022 11:10 AM IST

  PM gifted Metal Marodi carving matka from Moradabad, UP to German Chancellor

  PM gifted Metal Marodi carving matka from Moradabad, UP to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

• Jun 28, 2022 11:09 AM IST

  PM Modi gifted Black Pottery pieces from Nizamabad, UP to Japan PM

  PM Modi gifted Black Pottery pieces from Nizamabad, UP to Japan PM Fumio Kishida.

• Jun 28, 2022 10:37 AM IST

  Justice Satish Chandra Sharma sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

  Justice Satish Chandra Sharma sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.

• Jun 28, 2022 10:28 AM IST

  PM Modi departs from Germany

  PM Modi departs from Germany after attending G7 summit, to visit UAE next.

• Jun 28, 2022 09:53 AM IST

  Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi sent to police remand till 6th July

  Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has been sent to police remand till 6th July, reports ANI citing Palwinder Singh, Amritsar ACP.

• Jun 28, 2022 09:20 AM IST

  Markets open in the red

  Market opening bell: Sensex falls over 200 points, trades at 52,938; Nifty at 15,778.

• Jun 28, 2022 09:04 AM IST

  India's active Covid cases inch towards 1 lakh-mark

  India's active Covid cases inch towards 1 lakh-mark with 11,793 fresh infections; 27 deaths in 24 hours

• Jun 28, 2022 08:45 AM IST

  Business tycoon Pallonji Mistry dies at 93

  Business tycoon Pallonji Mistry died at the age of 93 late last night.

• Jun 28, 2022 08:38 AM IST

  16 killed, 59 wounded in missile strike on Ukraine mall

  16 killed, 59 wounded in missile strike on Ukraine mall, reports AFP News Agency citing emergency services.

• Jun 28, 2022 08:09 AM IST

  Mumbai building collapse: 1 dead, 8 rescued

  After 4-storey building collapses in Mumbai, 1 dead, 8 rescued, some still feared trapped; hours later, rescue ops on: ANI.

• Jun 28, 2022 06:48 AM IST

  Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to be produced in Amritsar court today

  Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, mastermind in Siddu Moose Wala murder case, to be produced in Amritsar court today.

• Jun 28, 2022 06:45 AM IST

  Traffic stopped on Jammu-Srinagar NHW

  Both side traffic stopped on Jammu-Srinagar NHW in view of repair of steel Tunnel at Panthyal, and will be released only after clearance by NHAI .

• Jun 28, 2022 06:35 AM IST

  Aaditya Thackeray visits collapse site

  Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray visited the building collapse site in Mumbai. He said that the collapsed building was issued notice, still people continue to live there.

• Jun 28, 2022 06:04 AM IST

  4-storey building collapses in Mumbai, several trapped

  A four-storey building collapsed in Naik Nagar of Maharashtra's Mumbai on Monday late night, several trapped under debris.