Breaking news highlights: ‘Have great regard for Murmu, but battle is between…’, says oppn's prez nominee Yashwant Sinha
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Gagandeep Singh Chadha, Punjab AAP secretary, dies; Kejriwal condoles
“Extremely shocked & saddened by the untimely demise of Gagandeep Singh Chadha. His contribution in building AAP's organisation in Punjab and his dedication to serving people will always be remembered. Condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace,” he tweeted.
‘Have great regard for Murmu’: Oppn's prez nominee Yashwant Sinha
Opposition's joint candidate for the forthcoming presidential elections Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday issued a statement, saying he has “great regard” for BJP-led NDA's nominee for the polls Droupadi Murmu but the battle is not between two individuals but between ‘opposing ideologies’. Read more
CUET-UG exams to be held from July 15-August 10, NTA announces
CUET-UG exams will be held between July 15 and August 10, NTA announced on Wednesday. The dates are July 15, 16, 19 and 20, and August 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10.
ED accepts Sonia Gandhi's request to postpone her summon
Congress boss Sonia Gandhi's request to the ED to postpone her summon for questioning in the National Herald case has been accepted by the federal agency. However, the next date for the questioning is yet to be declared.
Assam CM rides on an NDRF boat to assess flood situation
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hopped on an NDRF boat on Wednesday to review the flood situation in the Nagaon district. “Took an hour-long boat journey in different areas of Nagaon district to assess the situation arising out of the floods that have impacted several lives,” he tweeted.
Naveen Patnaik urges Odisha assembly members to elect Murmu as next President of India
Odisha CM and BJP boss Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday took to Twitter to request all members of the state assembly, “cutting across party lines” to extend unanimous support to BJP-led NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. In the tweet, he called Murmu the “daughter of Odisha”.
Sonia Gandhi asks ED to postpone her questioning by few weeks
Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, who was discharged from hospital after undergoing treatment for Covid complications recently, has asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to postpone her questioning in the National Herald case by few weeks.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray tests Covid positive, says state Congress chief Nana Patole
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray tests Covid positive, says state Congress chief Nana Patole. Read more
More than 150 killed in earthquake in Afghanistan, reports AP
More than 150 killed in earthquake in Afghanistan, reports AP Read more
Vijay Babu gets pre-arrest bail by Kerala high court in sex assault case
Malayalam actor-producer Vijay Babu gets pre-arrest bail by Kerala high court in sex assault case. Read more
Yashwant Sinha to hold the first meeting of Campaign Committee for Presidential poll today: ANI
Opposition's presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha to hold the first meeting of the Campaign Committee (for the Presidential poll) today, reports ANI.
Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari tests Covid positive
Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari tests Covid positive, admitted to Mumbai hospital. Read more
In SC, UP files affidavit saying demolitions had no links with Prophet remark protests, 'were done in accordance with law'
In Supreme Court, UP files affidavit saying demolitions had no links with Prophet remark protests, 'were done in accordance with law'
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12,249 new Covid infections, 13 deaths in 24 hours
India's daily Covid tally surges again a day after let up in cases; 12,249 new infections, 13 deaths in 24 hours. Read more
Droupadi Murmu gets Z category security cover day
Droupadi Murmu gets Z category security cover by armed CRPF personnel day after she was announced NDA's presidential candidate, reports PTI.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway blocked due to landslides
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway blocked due to shooting stones/landslides at several places, also Mughal road blocked due to landslide at Poshana and SSG road blocked at Chini nalla due to landslide: J&K Traffic Police
Weather forecast for Chennai and nearby areas
Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Nilgiris, Erode, Krishnagiri & Dharmapuri districts of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry during next 1-3hrs: Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai
Mumbai wakes up to a heavy downpour in the city
Pornhub-owner MindGeek CEO, COO resign
Pornhub-owner MindGeek said on Tuesday Chief Executive Officer Feras Antoon and Chief Operating Officer David Tassillo have resigned after more than a decade running the adult website company. Read more
Biden nominates Indian-American Dr Arati Prabhakar as top science advisor
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated Indian-American scientist Dr Arati Prabhakar as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Read more
More than 50 killed as rains batter south China
Torrential rains continued to batter several parts of southern China on Tuesday, worsening the flood situation, pushing swollen rivers to overflow banks, triggering landslides and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people across provinces. Read more