India

IMD predicts: Delhi receives more showers in region

30 Jun 2023 11:56 AM IST

The national capital and surrounding districts experienced rain on Friday early in the morning. Following the rain, certain areas of the city experienced water-logging. The next few days are expected to see moderate to heavy rainfall in regions of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, etc., according to the India

PM Modi takes the metro to visit Delhi University’s centenary festivities

30 Jun 2023 11:24 AM IST

On friday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the metro from Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station to Vishwa Vidyalaya Metro Station in the national capital to visit Delhi University. On his way to attend the centenary celebrations of Delhi University, PM Modi was seen chatting with passengers on the Delhi

Bhim Army chief receives security, discharged after treatment

30 Jun 2023 09:58 AM IST

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was discharged from a Saharanpur hospital on Thursday, a full 24 hours after he was shot at by unidentified assailants. Azad, who heads the Azad Samaj Party (ASP), was being treated for his injuries and was to be discharged on Thursday afternoon. However, party supporters

Manipur Violence: One dead in unprovoked attack

30 Jun 2023 09:51 AM IST

Tensions in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district were heightened on Thursday when an unprovoked attack by unidentified individuals resulted in one confirmed death and several injuries in Haraothel village. The incident, reported by local army sources, has added to the existing strain in the area. While casualties are yet to be confirmed,

Old ration shops to be shifted from narrow streets in UP

29 Jun 2023 19:20 PM IST

Given the problems that the general population and food grains vehicles have in approaching government ration stores due to narrow roadways, the CM Yogi Government has issued an order to relocate these to more accessible sites. In its order, the government advised that stores be established on the basis of

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge meets German, Australian envoys

29 Jun 2023 17:40 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge met with German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann and outgoing Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations. Kharge stated on Twitter that during his meeting with Ackerman, the two discussed measures to strengthen India-Germany cooperation. Kharge stated in a photo of their meeting with

Manipur: Rahul Gandhi likely to take chopper after convoy stopped by police

29 Jun 2023 16:02 PM IST

Manipur Police halted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday approximately 20 km from Imphal near Bishnupur, fearing violence along the road. Rahul Gandhi was on his way to Churachandpur after arriving in Imphal, when his convoy was stopped. Rahul Gandhi is set to meet with those affected by the state’s

Waterlogging reported from several locations in Delhi-NCR

29 Jun 2023 15:10 PM IST

Light and heavy rain lashed several areas of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning bringing down the minimum temperature to 27.1 degrees Celsius. However, some parts of the national capital witnessed water-logging after the rainfall. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is expected to experience a cloudy sky with light

Indian-origin World Bank President named in ‘Great Immigrants’ 2023 list

29 Jun 2023 14:46 PM IST

Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank, has been nominated to a famous charitable organization’s annual “Great Immigrants” list of honorees who, by their contributions and activities, have enriched and improved America and its democracy. Banga, who will take over as World Bank President in June 2023, is the first

Amit Shah to address public rally in Rajasthan tomorrow

29 Jun 2023 14:16 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a public rally in Rajasthan on Friday to highlight the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government. Shah will highlight the past nine years’ achievements of the Modi government during a rally organized at Gandhi Ground in Rajasthan’s Udaipur on

PhonePe responds ‘may take legal action’ to MP Congress’ on alleged usage of brand logo

29 Jun 2023 13:29 PM IST

PhonePe, a fintech services company, has responded to what it calls “unauthorized usage” of its brand by the Madhya Pradesh Congress, stating that it may take legal action against them. Posters depicting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, supposedly saying, “Pay 50% (commission) and get your work done,” have

UP: IRS officer detained by the ED in Lucknow in disproportionate assets case

29 Jun 2023 11:55 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested from Lucknow, a 2008-batch IRS officer working as an additional commissioner of Customs and GST, in connection with a money laundering investigation against him linked to alleged possession of disproportionate assets worth crores, the agency said. In connection with the continuing investigation being carried