Respite In Delhi, Rajasthan But Heatwave Scorches Jharkhand As Mercury Above 40 Degree Celsius In Most Districts
The maximum temperature in the national capital is predicted to remain below the 40-degree mark on Wednesday. The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for the city, recorded a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius. A weak Western Disturbance over the Himalayas and an induced cyclonic circulation over Punjab has provided some respite from the […]
Covid-19: India Logs 796 New Cases, 19 Fatalities
India recorded 796 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,30,36,928, while the active cases dipped to 10,889, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,21,710 with 19 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total […]
Working on Opposition front to counter RSS, Modi: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said discussions were underway on forming a united Opposition front to counter the BJP and RSS. He urged all non-BJP forces to come together.Speaking to mediapersons after meeting Opposition leader Sharad Yadav, whose party recently merged with the RJD in Bihar, Rahul said, “All parties opposed to the RSS and […]
Active Covid cases in India dip to 11,639
With 1,033 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of Covid cases rose to 4,30,31,958, while the active cases dipped to 11,639, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll climbed to 5,21,530 with 43 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active […]
India Has Chosen Side Of Peace, Says S Jaishankar On Ukraine-Russia War
Asserting that India is strongly against the Russia-Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said if New Delhi has chosen a side, it is the side of peace and for an immediate end to violence. Replying to the discussion in the Lok Sabha on the situation in Ukraine, Jaishankar said all members would agree […]
Supreme Court questions detailed examination of evidence, reserves order on bail cancellation plea in Lakhimpur Kheri case
The Supreme Court on Monday referred to the Allahabad High Court verdict in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence matter and questioned the detailed examination of evidence like postmortem report while granting bail to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the case. A special bench comprising Chief Justice NV Ramana and Justices Surya Kant […]
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds talks with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, a day after the US warned of consequences for countries attempting to “circumvent” American sanctions against Moscow. The high-level talks took place in the backdrop of indications that India could buy greater volumes of discounted Russian oil and both sides […]
Amit Shah announces reduction of AFSPA applicable areas in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur
In a major outreach to the Northeast, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced reduction of the disturbed areas imposed under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades. A home ministry spokesperson, however, said the decision does not imply that the AFSPA has been completely withdrawn from […]
Question mark over stability of international order; BIMSTEC cooperation need of the hour: PM
Stressing that the Russia-Ukraine conflict has raised a question mark over stability of international order, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for greater cooperation among BIMSTEC nations and said it has become essential to give more priority to “our regional security”. In his opening remarks at the fifth BIMSTEC Summit being held online, Modi […]
Central trade unions’ nationwide strike enters day 2
The two-day nationwide strike by central trade unions to protest against the government policies entered its second day on Tuesday, impacting normal life in some parts of the country. According to reports, public transport and banking services remain partly disrupted for the second day in some states. “Workers in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh have joined […]
