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Madhya Pradesh reports 59 new Covid-19 cases
Madhya Pradesh on Sunday reported 59 new Covid-19 cases which pushed the caseload to 10,43,116. No fresh deaths were seen and the toll remained unchanged at 10,738.
UN agency urges Iran to resume stalled nuclear talks
The International Atomic Energy Agency on Sunday urged Iran to resume talks "now" to avoid a crisis that could make it "extremely more difficult" to salvage the 2015 nuclear accord, reported AFP.
Section 144 imposed in Ghaziabad district till August 10
Section 144 imposed in Ghaziabad district till August 10 in view of the upcoming festivals and to maintain law and order.
MCD sets up Corruption Complaint Cell
Adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has established a Corruption Complaint Cell, reported PTI.
US senators announce limited deal on gun violence measures
A bipartisan group of US senators on Sunday proposed steps to curb gun violence.
Russia destroys bridge over Ukrainian river, cutting escape route
Russian forces have blown up a bridge linking the embattled Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk to another city across the river.
Maharashtra sees 2,946 Covid cases in 24 hours
Maharashtra sees 2,946 Covid cases in 24 hours; Mumbai alone logs 1,803 infections and two deaths.
Petition filed against demolition of the house of protester Javed Mohammad
A letter petition has been filed at Allahabad High court against the demolition of the house of one Javed Mohammad who was allegedly involved in June 10 violence in Prayagraj.
North Korea fires multiple artillery shots: Seoul
North Korea fires multiple artillery shots, reports South Korea.
Sri Lanka to introduce guaranteed weekly fuel quota for consumers at filling stations from July
The Sri Lankan government plans to introduce a fuel rationing scheme from next month, under which registered consumers at filling stations would be guaranteed a weekly quota.
Delhi reports 735 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours
Delhi reports 735 new Covid-19 cases, 537 recoveries, and 03 death, in the last 24 hours.
Local train vandalised at Bethuadahari station in West Bengal: Reports
Local train vandalised at Bethuadahari station in West Bengal's Nadia district, says reports.
Mamata Banerjee wishes Sonia Gandhi fast recovery
West Bengal chief minister on Sunday wished Sonia Gandhi "early recovery". "Just learnt that senior Congress leader Mrs Sonia Gandhi has been hospitalized due to covid. All of us pray for her early recovery and return to public life soon. May God bless you, Soniaji. Regards," she wrote on Twitter.
PM Modi urges people to celebrate Yoga Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to observe Yoga Day on June 21.
Nun rape case: Decks cleared for Bishop Franco's return to pastoral duties
Decks have been cleared for former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal's return to the pastoral duties, as the Vatican has accepted a Kerala court's decision, acquitting him of rape charges by a nun, reported PTI.
J&K ranks highest among Union Territories with overall compliance of nearly 90% for NeSDA
Jammu and Kashmir, assessed for first time, ranks highest among Union Territories with overall compliance of nearly 90 per cent for national e-governance service delivery assessment (NeSDA), reports PTI citing an official report.
Piyush Goyal meets WTO director-general in Geneva
Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal meets the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Amit Shah inaugurates development works at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in the presence of Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, inaugurates & lays the foundation of various development works at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
Sanjay Raut on control of ED
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut says if control of ED is given to their party, then even BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will vote for Sena, reports PTI.
Bengal Police stops Suvendu Adhikari at Tamluk
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari was stopped by police at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district while he was on his way violence-hit Howrah.
Sonia Gandhi, who had tested positive for Covid, admitted to Delhi hospital
Sonia Gandhi, who had tested positive for Covid, admitted to Delhi hospital, tweets Congress's Randeep Surjewala.
Why Uddhav Thackeray won’t be able to attend meeting called by Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee has written to 22 non-BJP leaders to attend the Delhi meeting ahead of the presidential election. Read More
Amid huge security, bulldozers at home of Prayagraj violence accused in UP
This comes a day after the Uttar Pradesh police named Ahmed a “mastermind” behind the violent protests against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remark on Prophet Mohammad. Read More
295 Maoist sympathisers, militias surrender in Odisha’s Malkangiri: Cops
The Odisha police on Saturday said that 295 active Maoist militias, members of local village committee, Maoist sympathisers and members of Maoist frontal organisations like Gana Natya Sangha in four villages of former Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) bastion of Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri district have surrendered before them. Read More
Huge fire at Delhi's popular Karol Bagh market, 39 fire engines douse flames
Delhi witnessed another fire incident on Sunday as a massive blaze broke out in the Gaffar market in Karol Bagh area. As many as 39 fire tenders were rushed to the spot after a call regarding the incident was received by the Delhi Fire Service, reported news agency ANI citing officials. Delhi Police personnel also reached the spot upon receiving information. Read More
India Covid tally above 8,000-mark for 2nd day, 4 deaths in 24 hours
Amid an upwards trend in the Covid graph, India added 8,582 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to the daily health bulletin. The overall caseload now stands at 43,222,017, the health ministry said. With four deaths registered since yesterday, the overall death count now stands at 524,761.
Video: Protest in Telangana over social media post, cops resort to use of force
In Telangana's Adilabad district, a huge protest erupted outside a police station reportedly over a social media post. Cops had to resort to use of force to disperse the crowd, a video that emerged from the site showed. Read More
'President to protect Constitution': Congress targets BJP as Mamata calls meet
Twenty-two leaders are set to take part in a mega opposition meeting next week in Delhi, which has been called by Mamata Banerjee ahead of the presidential polls. Read More
'President to protect Constitution': Congress targets BJP as Mamata calls meet
Twenty-two leaders are set to take part in a mega opposition meeting next week in Delhi, which has been called by Mamata Banerjee ahead of the presidential polls. Among those who have been invited are Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and chief ministers of eight non-BJP ruled states, including Delhi’s Arvind Kejriwal and Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan. Read More
India to pitch for food security steps at WTO meet
India will seek to safeguard the interests of its farmers and fishermen, defend its massive food security programmes, push for the waiver of intellectual property rights on Covid vaccines, and oppose developed countries’ move to further extend customs duty moratorium on electronic transmission of goods and services under e-commerce at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) being held in Geneva from Sunday, three people familiar with India’s position said. Read More
3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama
IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said that all three were locals and linked to Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read More
India Covid tally above 8,000-mark for 2nd day, 4 deaths in 24 hours
Amid an upwards trend in the Covid graph, India added 8,582 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to the daily health bulletin. The overall caseload now stands at 43,222,017, the health ministry said. With four deaths registered since yesterday, the overall death count now stands at 524,761.
Video: Protest in Telangana over social media post, cops resort to use of force
In Telangana's Adilabad district, a huge protest erupted outside a police station reportedly over a social media post. Cops had to resort to use of force to disperse the crowd, a video that emerged from the site showed. Read More
'President to protect Constitution': Congress targets BJP as Mamata calls meet
Twenty-two leaders are set to take part in a mega opposition meeting next week in Delhi, which has been called by Mamata Banerjee ahead of the presidential polls. Read More
'President to protect Constitution': Congress targets BJP as Mamata calls meet
Twenty-two leaders are set to take part in a mega opposition meeting next week in Delhi, which has been called by Mamata Banerjee ahead of the presidential polls. Among those who have been invited are Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and chief ministers of eight non-BJP ruled states, including Delhi’s Arvind Kejriwal and Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan. Read More
India to pitch for food security steps at WTO meet
India will seek to safeguard the interests of its farmers and fishermen, defend its massive food security programmes, push for the waiver of intellectual property rights on Covid vaccines, and oppose developed countries’ move to further extend customs duty moratorium on electronic transmission of goods and services under e-commerce at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) being held in Geneva from Sunday, three people familiar with India’s position said. Read More
3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama
IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said that all three were locals and linked to Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read More