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May 02, 2022 10:38 PM IST
Maha sees 92 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death; active tally at 1,016
Maharashtra reported 92 new Covid-19 cases, a majority of them in the Mumbai Circle, and one more death on Monday, taking the overall tally in the state to 78,77,993 and the toll to 1,47,844, a health department official said.
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May 02, 2022 09:30 PM IST
In Germany, PM Modi calls for end to Ukraine war, stresses on ties | Top quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz by his side, said India was for peace while stressing the fruitlessness of war. Read more
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May 02, 2022 08:39 PM IST
Nirav Modi extradition appeal to be heard in UK High Court on June 28
The continuation appeal hearing in the extradition case of Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to face charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to an estimated USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, is listed to be heard in the High Court in London on June 28, said a PTI report.
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May 02, 2022 07:03 PM IST
Three packets of suspected heroin recovered by BSF troops in Punjab, reports ANI
Three packets of suspected heroin were recovered by BSF Kissan Guard troops ahead of border fence in farming field, while reaper was carrying out cutting of stubble: News agency ANI reports citing BSF Punjab Frontier
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May 02, 2022 06:21 PM IST
Delhi reports 1,076 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate rises to 6.42%
Delhi has reported 1,076 fresh cases of Covid in the past 24 hours, taking the positivity rate to 6.42 per cent. Also read
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May 02, 2022 05:15 PM IST
Rana couple to remain behind bars in Hanuman Chalisa row, next hearing on May 4
Navneet Rana and her husband Ravi Rana to remain behind bars in Hanuman Chalisa row, next hearing will take plan on May 4. Read more
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May 02, 2022 04:32 PM IST
Supreme Court extends its stay on demolition of slum clusters in Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar
The Supreme Court has extended its stay on the demolition of slum clusters in the Sarojini Nagar area in the national capital till the third week of July, reports news agency ANI.
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May 02, 2022 03:52 PM IST
WhatsApp bans 18 lakh Indian accounts in March
WhatsApp banned 18.05 lakh Indian accounts in March, on the basis of complaints received from users via grievances channel and through its own mechanism to prevent and detect violations, according to a monthly report published by the messaging platform. Read more
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May 02, 2022 01:17 PM IST
Runways to remain closed at Mumbai Airport for repair work on May 10
At Mumbai airport, both runways to remain closed for repair work on May 10 from 11 am to 5 pm, passengers urged to coordinate with airlines.
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May 02, 2022 01:07 PM IST
Karnataka CM calls border row raised by Maha Dy CM ‘a bogey’
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Monday, reacting to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s remarks over border row said, “Whenever there’s a political crisis in Maharashtra, & it’s there now, their entire govt hits rock bottom. They have created this language bogey now, just to survive politically.”
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday brought up the issue of border row with Karnataka as the state marks the day of formation. “On this Maharashtra Day, we still regret that several Marathi-speaking villages at the state border including Belgaum, Nipai and Karwar couldn’t be part of the state yet. I assure you we’ll keep supporting the fight by the people of these villages to become a part of Maharashtra,” the 62-year-old leader was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
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May 02, 2022 12:27 PM IST
Power outages in states: Amit Shah holds meet with union ministers
Amit Shah holds high-level meet with union ministers after several states faced power outages amid heatwave, reports ANI.
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May 02, 2022 11:12 AM IST
Indian diaspora extends a warm welcome to PM Modi in Germany
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May 02, 2022 11:11 AM IST
MP Navneet Rana and MLA Ravi Rana bail plea in Mumbai Sessions Court
Hanuman Chalisa row | Mumbai Sessions Court will pronounce order on bail plea of MP Navneet Rana and MLA Ravi Rana today, news agency ANI reported. Mumbai Police had arrested the couple after they called for a recitation of Hanuman Chalisa outside ‘Matoshree’
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May 02, 2022 10:53 AM IST
SC says no individual can be forced to get vaccinated
The Supreme Court said on Monday that “no individual can be forced to get vaccinated.” The Court further said that condition imposed by some state governments and organisations restricting access of unvaccinated people to public places is “not proportional and should be recalled in the present prevailing conditions,” news agency ANI reported.
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May 02, 2022 10:34 AM IST
Jill Biden to meet with Ukrainian refugees in Romania, Slovakia
First lady Jill Biden will visit Romania and Slovakia from May 5-9 to meet with U.S. service members and embassy personnel, displaced Ukrainian parents and children, humanitarian aid workers, and teachers, her office said on Monday
On Sunday, celebrated as Mother’s Day in the United States, Biden will meet with Ukrainian mothers and children who have been forced to flee their homes because of Russia’s war against Ukraine, her office said.
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May 02, 2022 10:03 AM IST
PM Modi arrives in Berlin
Prime Minister Modi arrives in Berlin in first leg of his European visit. He will meet German chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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May 02, 2022 09:29 AM IST
Inside visuals of SpiceJet flight turbulences surface on social media | Watch
At least 12 passengers on SpiceJet’s Mumbai-Durgapur flight were injured on Sunday when it faced severe turbulence during descent, sources told news agency PTI. However, the Boeing B737 aircraft managed to land safely and those injured were given medical assistance and taken to the nearest hospital if needed, the airline said.
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May 02, 2022 08:44 AM IST
India logs 3,157 new Covid cases , 26 deaths in 24 hours
The number of active Covid-19 cases in India crossed the 19,500 on Monday as India logged 3,157 new cases of Covid-19 as per health ministry data. With 26 new Covid-linked deaths in the last 24 hours, the total toll now stands at 5,23,869.
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May 02, 2022 08:36 AM IST
Sri Lanka’s parliament session to begin from Wednesday
Amid a simmering political crisis in the Island country, Sri Lanka’s parliament is set to convene on Wednesday in a session that may see a no-confidence motion being brought against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, news agency ANI reported.
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May 02, 2022 08:03 AM IST
Rajasthan’s Bikaner records 47.1°C temperature, highest in the country
On Sunday, Bikaner in Rajasthan recorded a temperature of 47.1°C, the highest in the country. It was followed by Rajasthan’s Ganganagar, where mercury soared to 46.9 degrees Celsius and Barmer with 46.8 degrees Celsius.
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May 02, 2022 07:35 AM IST
Apple CEO Tim Cook extends Eid-al-Fitr greetings
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May 02, 2022 06:45 AM IST
Covid-19: Section 144 imposed in UP’s Gautam Budh Nagar
The Uttar Pradesh government has imposed Section 144 in Gautam Budh Nagar till May 31st amid recent surge in Covid cases, reports ANI.
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May 02, 2022 06:16 AM IST
PM kickstarts 3-nation Europe visit; post-Covid economy among Germany agendas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday night left for Berlin, Germany, as he kickstarts a crucial three-nation Europe visit where he is set to meet world leaders – German chancellor Olaf Scholz, Denmark prime minister Mette Frederiksen and French president Emmanuel Macron.
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May 02, 2022 06:05 AM IST
Eid-al-Fitr to be celebrated on May 3
Eid-al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, will be celebrated in the country tomorrow as the moon was not sighted on Sunday evening, news agency ANI reported quoting moon sighting committees in India.
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May 02, 2022 05:35 AM IST
Dearness allowance of govt employees increased by 5% in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh government on Sunday increased the dearness allowance of government employees by five per cent on the occasion of International Labour Day. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took to Twitter to announce the decision of the state government.
“A big decision was taken today in the interest of employees. I announce the increment in the dearness allowance of government employees by five per cent. The new rate will be applicable from May 1,” tweeted Bhupesh Baghel in Hindi.
The dearness allowance of state government employees which was 17 per cent so far has reached 22 per cent after the increment.
Contractor accuses officials of demanding 40% commission
Yariswamy said that the executive engineer and junior engineer, among others, have demanded the commission to release payments, making life hard for small-time contractors who sometimes borrow money to complete works.
Published on May 03, 2022 12:23 AM IST
Uncertainty over TMC MLA Supriyo’s swearing in
West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has entrusted deputy speaker Asish Banerjee to administer the oath of office to Babul Supriyo. Asish Banerjee has refused to carry out the responsibility, saying it is inappropriate for him to perform the duty when the speaker is in office.
Updated on May 03, 2022 04:15 AM IST
Power crisis continues in Andhra; industries bear the brunt
An official statement from the energy department said the daily demand for power in the state as on Sunday was 218.924 million units
Published on May 03, 2022 12:21 AM IST
Rape charge against producer: Upset with AMMA’s response, Parvathy resigns from ICC
He said Babu had given a letter to AMMA saying he wants to stay away from the executive committee in the light of allegations and he did not want to drag the organisation into the incident.
Published on May 03, 2022 12:19 AM IST
Students’ union takes blame for Charak oath row
This incident happened during the college’s induction ceremony held on Saturday for students to don their white courts for the first time
Published on May 03, 2022 12:17 AM IST
Centre allows TN to send relief material to Sri Lanka
Since there was no communication from the Centre, Tamil Nadu unanimously passed a resolution on April 29.
Published on May 03, 2022 12:16 AM IST
Smriti Irani to visit Wayanad today
BJP leaders said she will highlight backwardness of the district and talk in length about various centrally-sponsored programmes.
Published on May 03, 2022 12:14 AM IST
Cong protests after Rahul denied nod to visit varsity
Following Osmania University’s denial to allow Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on the university campus to interact with students on May 7, the party activists on Monday protested against the varsity decision in Telangana
Published on May 03, 2022 12:13 AM IST
Srinivasa Rap Apparasu, Hyderabad
Delhi HC seeks govt response on plea for ‘regulation’ of polygamy in Islam
The high court has sought the Centre’s stand on a Muslim woman’s plea seeking regulation of the practice of bigamy or polygamy which is allowed under Muslim law (Shariat) .
Published on May 03, 2022 12:11 AM IST
Tarun Kapoor new adviser to PM Modi
The Centre has appointed former petroleum secretary Tarun Kapoor as an adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as it transferred a few other IAS officers in a bureaucratic reshuffle announced on Monday.
Published on May 03, 2022 12:07 AM IST
Not just coal trucks, enforce load limits for all trucks: Meghalaya high court
The Meghalaya high court told the state government to file an affidavit before the next hearing on May 20, listing the steps proposed to monitor the weight of all goods vehicles.
Published on May 03, 2022 12:01 AM IST
Amid shortage, railways repairs old wagons for faster coal transportation
The Indian Railways has repaired 2,179 damaged wagons to carry more coal from mines to power plants at a cost of ₹150 crore, officials said.
Published on May 03, 2022 12:00 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Prashant Kishor may float a political party
Political strategist Prashant Kishor said on Monday that it was time for him to go directly to the people, creating a buzz in political circles.
Updated on May 03, 2022 12:11 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop & Sunetra Choudhury, Patna/new Delhi
Centre won’t procure more Covid vaccine doses for time being
Owing to the availability of at least 191 million balance and unutilized vaccine doses, the Centre has decided to not procure more doses as of now, people familiar with the development said on Tuesday
Published on May 02, 2022 11:56 PM IST
