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Fire breaks out at a plastic manufacturing factory in Delhi's Narela
Fire breaks out at a plastic granule manufacturing factory in Delhi's Narela. As many as 27 fire tenders are currently at spot, Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials said. As of now, no one is trapped. Efforts are on to douse off the flames. Read more.
Delhi logs 673 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Delhi continues its dipping trend in daily Covid-19 tally after 673 people tested positive for the virus. The case positivity rate of the national capital further dropped to 2.77 per cent, according to health bulletin data.
G7 criticises India's decision to stop wheat exports
G7 on Saturday criticised India's decision to impose wheat export ban, reports news agency AFP quoting German agriculture minister. Read more.
Manik Saha to become the new Tripura CM
Rajya Sabha MP Manik Saha will become the new chief minister of Tripura. He will replace Biplab Kumar Deb. Read more.
Delhi's Safdarjung records hottest day of the year so far with 44.2 degrees Celsius temperature
Delhi's Safdarjung observatory, national capital's base weather station, records a maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday (May 14). This is the hottest day of the year so far. Previously, hottest days of 2022 were on April 28, 29 and 30 when the mercury reached 43.5 degrees Celsius.
Fire breaks out in J&K forest, fire tenders unable to reach spot for area being hilly and lacking road connectivity
A fire broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Kashanari forest today in Udhampur district, news agency ANI reported. The fire spread up to many canals of area, and the cause of it is yet to be ascertained. “Fire tenders unable to reach spot because area is hilly and there is no road connectivity. Efforts on to douse it,” DFO Ramnagar Kuldeep Kumar was quoted as saying.
Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb resigns
Tripura chief minister and BJP leader Biplab Deb has resigned from his post. The legislative party meeting will pick new leader at 5pm today. Read more.
Delhi LG says ‘immediate steps’ should be taken to avoid another incident like Mundka fire
On the deadly fire in west Delhi's Mundka in which at least 27 people have lost their lives, and 12 sustained injuries, LG Anil Baijal said that “immediate steps” should be taken to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. Read more.
Seven deceased persons positively identified in Delhi's Mundka fire
Seven persons of the 27 deceased have been positively identified in Delhi's Mundka fire tragedy.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed elected UAE president
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has been elected the new president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), news agency AFP reported on Saturday citing state media.
India to provide 65,000 metric tonnes of urea to Sri Lanka
India has assured Sri Lanka to immediately supply 65,000 metric tonnes of urea.
China withdraws as 2023 football Asian Cup host due to pandemic
China withdraws as 2023 football Asian Cup host due to pandemic, AFP reports.
VIP jail rooms to be converted into jail management blocks: Bhagwant Mann
All VIP rooms in jails will be converted into jail management blocks to ensure smooth functioning of jail staff, says Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann.
Sunil Jhakar announces quitting Congress party
Former PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar goes live on Facebook, announces that he is parting ways with the Congress.
Delhi CM orders probe in Mundka fire tragedy
Delhi CM orders probe in Mundka fire tragedy, says, 'Those found responsible won't be spared'.
Arvind Kejriwal reaches Mundka fire site
Dehi Mundka fire: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at site of incident after building blaze kills 27.
Gyanvapi Masjid survey in UP begins after court order amid tight security
Two days after a court in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi ordered for the survey at Gyanvapi mosque to continue amid objections over videography inside the complex, tight security was seen as officials began the court-mandated task. Read more
Extend GST compensation period must be extended by another 3 yrs: P Chidambaram
GST compensation period must be extended by another 3 yrs, says ex-Finance minister P Chidambaram.
3 police personnel killed in Guna, MP
Three policemen killed in firing by miscreants in Guna distict of Madhya Pradesh early on Saturday.
India prohibits wheat exports with immediate effect to control rising prices
India prohibits wheat exports with immediate effect to control rising domestic prices, reports PTI, citing offiical notification
India's daily Covid tally sees minor surge with 2,858 infections
India's daily Covid tally sees minor surge with 2,858 infections; active cases at 18,096; 11 deaths in 24 hours.
Delhi Mundka fire: 2 arrested
Delhi Mundka fire update: 2 arrested; they're owners of firm where blaze broke out, say cops.
Ram Nath Kovind, wife depart for Jamaica & Saint Vincent, Grenadines
President Ram Nath Kovind along with his wife Savita Kovind depart for Jamaica & Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The president is on a visit to these two countries from 15-21 May.
Parag Agrawal tweets after Elon Musk bombshell
Hours after Elon Musk put the $44 billion Twitter takeover deal on hold on Friday, Parag Agrawal - the CEO of the social media giant - put out a rare series of posts. Read more
UN Security Council condemns killing of Al Jazeera journalist
UN Security Council condemns killing of Al Jazeera journalist, reports AFP.
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for Covid-19
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tested positive for COVID-19 with moderate symptoms.
North Korea confirms 21 new deaths due to ‘fever’
North Korea says 21 people died and 174,440 people were newly found with ‘fever symptoms’ on Friday alone.
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for Covid-19
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tested positive for COVID-19 with moderate symptoms.
North Korea confirms 21 new deaths due to ‘fever’
North Korea says 21 people died and 174,440 people were newly found with ‘fever symptoms’ on Friday alone.