Breaking: Sri Lanka’s president will not resign, despite protests, says minister


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Updated on Apr 06, 2022 04:20 PM IST

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  • Apr 06, 2022 04:20 PM IST

    NCP chief Sharad Pawar met PM  Narendra Modi today in Parliament.

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  • Apr 06, 2022 03:11 PM IST

    Sri Lanka’s president will not resign, despite protests, says  minister

    Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will not resign, a minister said on Wednesday, despite demonstrations against his handling of the country’s worst economic crisis in decades and as doctors held street protests over a shortage of medicine.

  • Apr 06, 2022 02:43 PM IST

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    Arvind Kejriwal along with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann holds a roadshow in Mandi

  • Apr 06, 2022 02:11 PM IST

    India ‘strongly against’ conflict in Ukraine: Jaishankar in Lok Sabha

    India is strongly against the conflict in Ukraine escalating, union minister for external affairs, S Jaishankar told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday in reply to a debate over the ongoing war. Read More

  • Apr 06, 2022 12:33 PM IST

    CBI takes former Anil Deshmukh in custody

    CBI takes former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in custody from Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail, reports news agency PTI citing sources.

  • Apr 06, 2022 11:43 AM IST

    Sri Lanka’s president will not resign despite protests: Minister

    Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will not resign despite widespread protests against his handling of the country’s economic crisis, a minister told parliament on Wednesday.

    “May I remind you that 6.9 million people voted for the president,” Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said in response to opposition criticism.

    “As a government, we are clearly saying the president will not resign under any circumstances. We will face this.”

  • Apr 06, 2022 11:31 AM IST

     China’s daily Covid cases top 20,000 as isolation expands

    China reported 20,472 new daily Covid cases for Tuesday, driven by surging infections in Shanghai where local officials are building the world’s largest makeshift isolation facility to help contain the outbreak there.

  • Apr 06, 2022 10:20 AM IST

    PM Modi addresses BJP workers on party’s 42nd foundation day

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, marking its 42nd foundation day.

  • Apr 06, 2022 10:10 AM IST

    Sensex tumbles over 480 points in early trade; Nifty tests 17,800

    The BSE benchmark Sensex on Wednesday tumbled over 480 points in opening trade and fell below the 60,000-level, dragged down by banking and financial stocks, amid weak global trends. Read More

  • Apr 06, 2022 09:34 AM IST

    US F-18 fighters to be tested for INS Vikrant at Goa on May 21

    US defence major Boeing will be sending two F-18 Super Hornet fighters next month for the Indian Navy to conduct flight trials at INS Hansa’s shore-based test facility in Goa for consideration as the main weapon on India’s new aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Read More

  • Apr 06, 2022 09:07 AM IST

    India’s daily Covid-19 tally remains below 1,000

    India’s daily Covid cases rise to 1,086 after two straight days of less than 1,000 fresh infections. 

  • Apr 06, 2022 08:37 AM IST

    CNG price hiked by 2.5 per Kg in Delhi

  • Apr 06, 2022 08:21 AM IST

    ‘Potential for international conflict increasing’: US chief of staff

    The world is becoming more unstable and the likelihood of a significant international conflict between the great powers, including China and Russia, is increasing, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley said during congressional testimony on Tuesday. Read More

  • Apr 06, 2022 07:30 AM IST

    Sri Lanka revokes emergency with President Rajapaksa facing calls to quit

    President Gotabaya Rajapaksa revoked emergency rule within days of imposing it as the escalating political crisis makes it tougher for Sri Lanka to agree a much-needed financial bailout from the International Monetary Fund. Read More


Ricky Kej says PM Modi set him on the path of ‘environmental consciousness’

In his tweet, Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej also stated that it was Modi who set him on the path of ‘environmental consciousness’. 



Ricky Kej poses in the press room with the award for best new age album for "Divine Tides" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday.(AP)
Ricky Kej poses in the press room with the award for best new age album for “Divine Tides” at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday.(AP)

Published on Apr 06, 2022 03:58 PM IST


Aligarh University professor given show-cause notice over ‘mythical references’

In a brief order shared by news agency ANI, the university said it ‘strongly condemned’ the material presented and asked a Dr Jitendra Kumar, reportedly part of the university’s Faculty of Medicine to submit his reply within 24 hours.



Aligarh Muslim University ( Representational image)
Aligarh Muslim University ( Representational image)

Published on Apr 06, 2022 03:57 PM IST

Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan, New Delhi


Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi in Parl as agencies close in on MVA leaders

  • Pawar’s meeting came in the backdrop of central agencies intensifying their investigations against leaders of the ruling Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi.


File photo of NCP MP Sharad Pawar at Parliament House, during the second part of Budget Session.(PTI)
File photo of NCP MP Sharad Pawar at Parliament House, during the second part of Budget Session.(PTI)

Updated on Apr 06, 2022 03:58 PM IST


India in touch with Ukraine’s neighbours for studies of medical evacuees

“We have been in touch with Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and Poland (about continuing education for the students evacuated from Ukraine) because they have similar models of education,” EAM Jaishankar said in Lok Sabha.



External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks in the Lok Sabha during the second part of Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday.((SANSAD TV/PTI Photo))
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks in the Lok Sabha during the second part of Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday.((SANSAD TV/PTI Photo))

Published on Apr 06, 2022 03:39 PM IST


Zomato, Swiggy offline due to ‘technical snag’, Twitter users respond

Online platform downdetector showed as many as 3,030 reports of outages for Zomato in India at 2pm, and 789 for Swiggy at the same time.



The app of Indian food delivery company Zomato is seen on a mobile phone above its logo displayed in this illustration picture.(REUTERS)
The app of Indian food delivery company Zomato is seen on a mobile phone above its logo displayed in this illustration picture.(REUTERS)

Published on Apr 06, 2022 03:38 PM IST


AAP’s ‘Mission Himachal’ begins with Kejriwal, Mann roadshow in Mandi  

To begin its campaign for upcoming assembly elections, the AAP has chosen Mandi, the home turf of incumbent chief minister Jai Ram Thakur.



Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hold a roadshow in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi on Wednesday.(ANI)
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hold a roadshow in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi on Wednesday.(ANI)

Updated on Apr 06, 2022 03:16 PM IST


Tata Concept Curvv electric SUV showcased, promises range of up to 500 kms

  • Tata Motors has unveiled a brand new electric SUV in concept form, which the carmaker says is developed based on the Sierra Concept showcased during Auto Expo 2020.


Tata Motors said that the design of the Concept Curvv EV is based on Sierra Concept earlier showcased at the Auto Expo in 2020.
Tata Motors said that the design of the Concept Curvv EV is based on Sierra Concept earlier showcased at the Auto Expo in 2020.

Updated on Apr 06, 2022 12:40 PM IST


Where is INS Vikrant fund of 50 crore? Sanjay Raut attacks BJP after ED move

Kirit Somaiya collected fund to the tune of 50 crore to save INS Vikrant, but no one knows what happened to that money, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut turned the heat on the BJP, a day after his close aides and wife came on ED radar.



Properties of Sanjay Raut's wife Varsha Raut were attached by the enforcement directorate on Tuesday. 
Properties of Sanjay Raut’s wife Varsha Raut were attached by the enforcement directorate on Tuesday. 

Published on Apr 06, 2022 12:31 PM IST


Modi says politics, national policy go hand in hand for BJP

In his address to the party workers on the BJP’s foundation day, Modi spoke about the policy of India-first and self-reliance



Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing BJP workers on the occasion of the party's foundation day. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing BJP workers on the occasion of the party’s foundation day. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 06, 2022 12:28 PM IST




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