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Apr 30, 2022 10:24 PM IST

UK Tory MP resigns after admitting watching porn in parliament

A lawmaker from Britain's ruling Conservative party announced Saturday he will resign, after admitting he had deliberately watched pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber. Read More

Apr 30, 2022 10:01 PM IST

'No Muslim woman wants her husband to...': Himanta Biswa on Uniform Civil Code

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said if Muslim women are to be given justice, Uniform Civil Code has to be brought in. Read More

Apr 30, 2022 8:56 PM IST

Delhi reports 1,520 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate 5.10%

Delhi's single-day Covid case count witnessed a marginal decline on Saturday after 1,520 people tested positive for the virus as opposed to 1,607 on the preceding day, according to the health bulletin data. The national capital recorded one fresh fatality due to the virus, down from two reported on Friday. The cumulative Covid tally of Delhi, after today's additions, have reached 18,83,075, the bulletin data added. Read More

Apr 30, 2022 8:45 PM IST

Delhi records maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday

Delhi records maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday, five notches above season’s average, says IMD.

Apr 30, 2022 7:57 PM IST

Covid-19: Maharashtra reports 155 cases, one death

Maharashtra on Saturday reported 155 new coronavirus cases and one pandemic-related death, the state health department said. It took the caseload in the state to 78,77,732 and death toll to 1,47,843.

Apr 30, 2022 7:29 PM IST

Patiala Violence: Court sends Harish Singla to 2-day police custody; two more arrested 

A court sent expelled Shiv Sena leader Harish Singla to two-day Police custody on Saturday in connection with the clashes that broke out between two groups while two more people were arrested, news agency ANI reported.

Apr 30, 2022 6:59 PM IST

Xiaomi says all operations 'compliant' with local laws after ED seizes its assets

Xiaomi issued a statement on Saturday after the Enforcement Directorate seized its assests. The company said as a brand committed to India, all its operations are “firmly compliant with local laws and regulations.”

Apr 30, 2022 6:09 PM IST

Coal-loaded goods train running derails at new Ekdil Railway Station

One coal-loaded goods train running towards Kalanaur in Haryana has derailed at the new Ekdil (EKL) Railway Station of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) at 11.10am today. The station is located about 30 km east of Etawah, news agency ANI reported. 

Apr 30, 2022 6:03 PM IST

Gorakhnath temple attack: Accused was in contact with ISIS fighters via social media, says UP police

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said that the accused in the Goraknath Temple attack case was in contact with ISIS fighters through social media, and were planning a big operation, news agency ANI reported. Read more

Apr 30, 2022 5:41 PM IST

Matoshree-Hanuman Chalisa row: Hearing on bail applications of Navneet & Ravi Rana ends

The hearing on bail applications of MP-MLA Navneet & Ravi Rana ends. Order has been reserved for Monday, May 2nd.

Apr 30, 2022 5:19 PM IST

Patiala police hold meeting with peace committee 

Patiala police on Saturday held a meeting with the Peace committee following yesterday's clash. 

Apr 30, 2022 5:06 PM IST

‘Chanting Hanuman Chalisa is legal right, but…’: SPP Pradeep Gharat while representing police 

If someone says that chanting Hanuman Chalisa is their right, it is. But we've to see if the act is legal, permissions & consent are taken by the person at whose residence chanting will be done... ultimate aim was to create a situation where this govt collapses, news agency ANI quoted SPP Pradeep Gharat.

Apr 30, 2022 4:38 PM IST

Patiala clashes: Mobile internet service, suspended temporarily due to law and order situation, restored

The internet services on mobile devices have now been restored in Patiala, Punjab. It was suspended temporarily earlier in the day in wake of clashes that broke out between two groups on Friday. Read more

Apr 30, 2022 4:29 PM IST

Matoshree-Hanuman Chalisa row: “Chanting outside Matoshree doesn't fan any communal tension”, says Advocate Ponda represnting Rana couple

Had we given a call to chant Hanuman Chalisa outside a mosque, I can understand that it could have fanned religious tensions but giving a call to chant it outside Matoshree doesn't fan any communal tension. Advocate Abad Ponda said while representing the Rana couple.

Apr 30, 2022 4:02 PM IST

Private school's bus in Jammu caught fire while it was parked

A private school's bus in Jammu caught fire on Saturday. 

Apr 30, 2022 3:44 PM IST

Amit Shah to embark on 3-day visit to West Bengal starting May 4

Union home minister Amit Shah will embark on a three-day visit to West Bengal starting May 4 with an aim to strengthen the BJP in the state, ANI reported.

Apr 30, 2022 3:13 PM IST

ED seizes ₹5,551.27 crore of Xiomi Technology India Pvt Ltd under provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act

The Enforcement Dirctorate on Saturday seized 5,551.27 crore of Xiaomi Technology India lying in bank accounts in connection with illegal outward remittances made by the firm.

Apr 30, 2022 2:45 PM IST

Govt 'totally unprepared' to tackle coal-rail-power crisis: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday took a swipe at the Centre over the issue of widespread power outages, saying the government has found the "perfect solution" to it which is to cancel passenger trains and run coal rakes, PTI reported.

Apr 30, 2022 2:18 PM IST

Delhi BJP holds protest against AAP govt for not reducing VAT on petrol, diesel

BJP's Delhi unit held a protest here on Saturday against the AAP government for not reducing value-added tax (VAT) on diesel and petrol prices in the capital, PTI reported.

Apr 30, 2022 1:41 PM IST

Jacqueline Fernandez's assets worth ₹7.2 crore attached by ED

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez's assets worth 7.2 crore attached by probe agency in money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.

Apr 30, 2022 1:34 PM IST

Indian economy may take 12 yrs to recoup pandemic losses: RBI report

The Indian economy may take more than a decade to overcome the losses emanating from the Covid-19 pandemic, said a report published by the Reserve Bank of India.

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Apr 30, 2022 12:45 PM IST

General Manoj Pande takes charge as India's new Chief of Army Staff

Lieutenant General Manoj Pande takes over as the 29th chief of the Indian Army, replaces General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who was in charge of the top post since December 31, 2019.

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Apr 30, 2022 12:34 PM IST

Northwest and Central India to face for heat: Weather Dept

Above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of west-central and northwest India and northern parts of northeast India, officials of the weather department told news agency ANI.

"The average maximum temperature over Northwest & Central India in April 2022 is the highest with 35.90 degrees Celsius and 37.78 degrees Celsius respectively in the last 122 years," says Dr. M Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, IMD

Apr 30, 2022 11:43 AM IST

DHFL-Yes Bank case: CBI searches on in 8 locations in Mumbai, Pune

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday carried out searches at 8 locations in Mumbai and Pune in connection with DHFL-Yes Bank case, PTI reported quoting officials.

Apr 30, 2022 10:56 AM IST

PM urges CMs to nix obsolete laws so that people can come out of the web of legislations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at joint conference with CJI Ramana, judges and CMs, urged the chief ministers to nix obsolete laws so that people can come out of the web of legislations.

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Apr 30, 2022 10:41 AM IST

Confluence of 2 sections of constitution will prepare roadmap of effective judicial system: PM Modi

PM Modi, at joint conference with CJI Ramana, judges and CMs, says, 'Confluence of 2 sections of constitution will prepare roadmap of effective judicial system'

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Apr 30, 2022 10:34 AM IST

PM Modi addresses joint conference of CMs & Chief Justices of HC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of high courts at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan.

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Apr 30, 2022 10:30 AM IST

CJI NV Ramana criticises governments for disobeying court orders

At conference with CMs, union law minister, Chief Justice NV Ramana criticises govts for disobeying court orders, says such cases are extra burden.

Apr 30, 2022 10:27 AM IST

Delhi logs over 1,600 cases in a day

The national capital continued to stay among the top contributors, reporting 1,607 fresh cases of Coronavirus on Friday, news agency PTI reported quoting authorities. 2 new deaths were also witnessed in the last 24 hours in Delhi. The positivity rate in the capital now stands at 5.28 per cent.

Apr 30, 2022 10:22 AM IST

PM Modi, CJI attend the Joint Conference of CMs & Chief Justices of HC

Apr 30, 2022 10:17 AM IST

Heatwave to prevail in Telangana for next 5 days, says IMD official

Amid heatwave conditions prevailing across the country, the India Meteorological Department on Friday evening predicted that such conditions will continue to prevail in the northern parts of Telangana for the coming five days.

Speaking to ANI on Friday evening, A Sravani, Scientist C Incharge, IMD Hyderabad said, "Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in northern parts of Telangana for the coming five days and a few parts of southern Telangana is likely to receive rainfall in the coming days."

Apr 30, 2022 10:05 AM IST

New IGP, SSP and SP appointed in Patiala after clashes

Mr Mukhwinder Singh Chinna has been appointed as new IG Patiala, Mr Deepak Parik has been appointed as the new SSP of Patiala and Mr Wazir Singh has been appointed as the new SP of Patiala, news agency ANI reported.

The chief minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann on Saturday ordered transfer of three senior cops following clashes in Patiala, officials have said.

Apr 30, 2022 9:42 AM IST

Punjab CM orders transfer of 3 senior cops day after Patiala clashes: officials

The chief minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann on Saturday ordered transfer of three senior cops following clashes in Patiala, officials have said. Mobile internet services have also been suspended in Patiala till 6 pm today.

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Apr 30, 2022 9:15 AM IST

3,688 new Covid cases in last 24 hours in India

India’s daily Covid cases crossed the 3,000-mark for the third time this week as the nation witnessed 3,688 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. As per the data shared by the health ministry on Friday, 50 deaths were also reported taking the total toll of lives lost in the country since the beginning of the pandemic to 5,23,803.

Apr 30, 2022 9:10 AM IST

Mobile internet services to be temporarily halted in Patiala

Mobile internet services to be temporarily suspended in Punjab's Patiala a day after the city witnessed clashes. The services will remain suspended till 6 PM.

Apr 30, 2022 8:30 AM IST

US agency reveals virus that may be behind mystery child hepatitis cases

An outbreak of severe hepatitis in healthy children - that caused liver failure in some kids - might be linked to adenovirus infection, the US health body CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) said in a report published on Friday.

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Apr 30, 2022 8:11 AM IST

PM Modi to address joint conference of CMs, Chief Justices today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the inaugural session of the joint conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today, news agency ANI reported.

Apr 30, 2022 7:28 AM IST

Kabul mosque blast toll rises to 50

More than 50 worshippers have been killed in a powerful explosion in Kabul mosque, Reuters reported. The latest in a series of attacks on civilian targets in Afghanistan during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Apr 30, 2022 7:00 AM IST

Shanghai reports zero cases outside quarantined areas for April 29

China's Shanghai reported zero Covid-19 cases outside its quarantined areas for April 29, the first time since the recent outbreak in the eastern financial hub, Reuters reported citing local health authorities.

The city recorded 8,932 new local asymptomatic coronavirus cases and 1,249 symptomatic cases for April 29, the local government said adding that all the cases were found in quarantined areas.

The city also reported 47 new deaths on April 29, down from 52 a day earlier, according to the statement.

Apr 30, 2022 6:42 AM IST

UN condemns 'deadly explosion' at mosque in Kabul: report

The United Nations has condemned a "deadly explosion" at a Sufi mosque in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, on Friday, which reportedly killed at least 10 people and injured over 15.

Ramiz Alakbarov, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan, issued a statement condemning the "heinous" attack, news agency ANI reported.

"Today's blast, which comes on the last Friday of the holy week of Ramadan, is yet another painful blow to the people of Afghanistan who continue to be exposed to unremitting insecurity and violence," he said as per ANI. "It is unconscionable for civilians to be targeted indiscriminately as they go about their daily business, gathering for prayers, going to school or the market, or on their way to work," he added.

Apr 30, 2022 6:25 AM IST

Twitter CEO faces employee anger over Musk's criticism of the company

Twitter Chief Executive Parag Agrawal sought to quell employee anger on Friday during a company-wide meeting where employees demanded answers to how managers planned to handle an anticipated mass exodus prompted by Elon Musk.

Musk has repeatedly criticized Twitter's content moderation practices and a top executive responsible for setting speech and safety policies.
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Apr 30, 2022 5:53 AM IST

Pfizer’s Covid-19 drug fails test for ‘effectively preventing infection’

Paxlovid failed to meet its primary goal of significantly reducing the risk of Covid-19 infection in adults exposed to the virus through a household contact, Pfizer said in a statement Friday. 

The drug reduced risks by about a third compared with a placebo, which didn’t meet the threshold for statistical significance.

Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said he was “disappointed” by the study results.

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Apr 30, 2022 5:25 AM IST

At least 10 people killed in explosion at Kabul mosque

A blast targeted a mosque on Friday afternoon in Afghanistan's capital Kabul killing at least 10 people and 20 others injured, ANI reported quoting local media.

Apr 30, 2022 10:41 AM IST

Confluence of 2 sections of constitution will prepare roadmap of effective judicial system: PM Modi

PM Modi, at joint conference with CJI Ramana, judges and CMs, says, 'Confluence of 2 sections of constitution will prepare roadmap of effective judicial system'

Click here for more information.

Apr 30, 2022 10:34 AM IST

PM Modi addresses joint conference of CMs & Chief Justices of HC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of high courts at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan.

Click here for more information.

Apr 30, 2022 10:30 AM IST

CJI NV Ramana criticises governments for disobeying court orders

At conference with CMs, union law minister, Chief Justice NV Ramana criticises govts for disobeying court orders, says such cases are extra burden.

Apr 30, 2022 10:27 AM IST

Delhi logs over 1,600 cases in a day

The national capital continued to stay among the top contributors, reporting 1,607 fresh cases of Coronavirus on Friday, news agency PTI reported quoting authorities. 2 new deaths were also witnessed in the last 24 hours in Delhi. The positivity rate in the capital now stands at 5.28 per cent.

Apr 30, 2022 10:22 AM IST

PM Modi, CJI attend the Joint Conference of CMs & Chief Justices of HC

Apr 30, 2022 10:17 AM IST

Heatwave to prevail in Telangana for next 5 days, says IMD official

Amid heatwave conditions prevailing across the country, the India Meteorological Department on Friday evening predicted that such conditions will continue to prevail in the northern parts of Telangana for the coming five days.

Speaking to ANI on Friday evening, A Sravani, Scientist C Incharge, IMD Hyderabad said, "Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in northern parts of Telangana for the coming five days and a few parts of southern Telangana is likely to receive rainfall in the coming days."

Apr 30, 2022 10:05 AM IST

New IGP, SSP and SP appointed in Patiala after clashes

Mr Mukhwinder Singh Chinna has been appointed as new IG Patiala, Mr Deepak Parik has been appointed as the new SSP of Patiala and Mr Wazir Singh has been appointed as the new SP of Patiala, news agency ANI reported.

The chief minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann on Saturday ordered transfer of three senior cops following clashes in Patiala, officials have said.

Apr 30, 2022 9:42 AM IST

Punjab CM orders transfer of 3 senior cops day after Patiala clashes: officials

The chief minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann on Saturday ordered transfer of three senior cops following clashes in Patiala, officials have said. Mobile internet services have also been suspended in Patiala till 6 pm today.

Click here for more information. 

Apr 30, 2022 9:15 AM IST

3,688 new Covid cases in last 24 hours in India

India’s daily Covid cases crossed the 3,000-mark for the third time this week as the nation witnessed 3,688 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. As per the data shared by the health ministry on Friday, 50 deaths were also reported taking the total toll of lives lost in the country since the beginning of the pandemic to 5,23,803.

Apr 30, 2022 9:10 AM IST

Mobile internet services to be temporarily halted in Patiala

Mobile internet services to be temporarily suspended in Punjab's Patiala a day after the city witnessed clashes. The services will remain suspended till 6 PM.

Apr 30, 2022 8:30 AM IST

US agency reveals virus that may be behind mystery child hepatitis cases

An outbreak of severe hepatitis in healthy children - that caused liver failure in some kids - might be linked to adenovirus infection, the US health body CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) said in a report published on Friday.

Click here for more information.

Apr 30, 2022 8:11 AM IST

PM Modi to address joint conference of CMs, Chief Justices today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the inaugural session of the joint conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today, news agency ANI reported.

Apr 30, 2022 7:28 AM IST

Kabul mosque blast toll rises to 50

More than 50 worshippers have been killed in a powerful explosion in Kabul mosque, Reuters reported. The latest in a series of attacks on civilian targets in Afghanistan during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Apr 30, 2022 7:00 AM IST

Shanghai reports zero cases outside quarantined areas for April 29

China's Shanghai reported zero Covid-19 cases outside its quarantined areas for April 29, the first time since the recent outbreak in the eastern financial hub, Reuters reported citing local health authorities.

The city recorded 8,932 new local asymptomatic coronavirus cases and 1,249 symptomatic cases for April 29, the local government said adding that all the cases were found in quarantined areas.

The city also reported 47 new deaths on April 29, down from 52 a day earlier, according to the statement.

Apr 30, 2022 6:42 AM IST

UN condemns 'deadly explosion' at mosque in Kabul: report

The United Nations has condemned a "deadly explosion" at a Sufi mosque in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, on Friday, which reportedly killed at least 10 people and injured over 15.

Ramiz Alakbarov, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan, issued a statement condemning the "heinous" attack, news agency ANI reported.

"Today's blast, which comes on the last Friday of the holy week of Ramadan, is yet another painful blow to the people of Afghanistan who continue to be exposed to unremitting insecurity and violence," he said as per ANI. "It is unconscionable for civilians to be targeted indiscriminately as they go about their daily business, gathering for prayers, going to school or the market, or on their way to work," he added.

Apr 30, 2022 6:25 AM IST

Twitter CEO faces employee anger over Musk's criticism of the company

Twitter Chief Executive Parag Agrawal sought to quell employee anger on Friday during a company-wide meeting where employees demanded answers to how managers planned to handle an anticipated mass exodus prompted by Elon Musk.

Musk has repeatedly criticized Twitter's content moderation practices and a top executive responsible for setting speech and safety policies.
Click here for more information.

Apr 30, 2022 5:53 AM IST

Pfizer’s Covid-19 drug fails test for ‘effectively preventing infection’

Paxlovid failed to meet its primary goal of significantly reducing the risk of Covid-19 infection in adults exposed to the virus through a household contact, Pfizer said in a statement Friday. 

The drug reduced risks by about a third compared with a placebo, which didn’t meet the threshold for statistical significance.

Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said he was “disappointed” by the study results.

Click here for more information

Apr 30, 2022 5:25 AM IST

At least 10 people killed in explosion at Kabul mosque

A blast targeted a mosque on Friday afternoon in Afghanistan's capital Kabul killing at least 10 people and 20 others injured, ANI reported quoting local media.

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