US today said that it is still sending weapons going to Israel. "They are getting vast majority of what they need," Kirby said in a statement. "US thinks Kerem Shalom crossing in Gaza technically open but aid not getting in." Meanwhile, Israel said it will press ahead with its operation in Rafah and elsewhere in the Gaza strip as planned.
10:17 PM
Air India Express to offer full refund for cancelled flights
Air India Express Spokesperson says, "We are pleased with the progress we made at the conciliation meeting and welcome our cabin crew colleagues back at work. This will help us swiftly restore our flight schedule and fulfil our commitments to our guests. We sincerely apologise to those inconvenienced by these unintended disruptions. It is not in keeping with our usual service standards, and we will review it internally to ensure accountability. As we gradually bring our operations back to normalcy, we urge our guests booked to fly with us to check their flight status before heading to the airport. If their flight is cancelled, or delayed beyond 3 hours, they may opt for a full refund or reschedule to a later date without any fees on Tia on WhatsApp (+91 6360012345) or on http://airindiaexpress.com."
9:11 PM
We are pleased with the progress we made at the conciliation meeting: Air India Express Spokesperson
"We are pleased with the progress we made at the conciliation meeting and welcome our cabin crew colleagues back at work," says Air India Express Spokesperson.
8:19 PM
Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 38.8 degrees C
The maximum temperature in Delhi on Thursday settled at 38.8 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The relative humidity oscillated between 44 and 59 per cent during the day, it said.
The weather office has forecast a partly cloudy sky on Friday with the possibility of drizzle toward night, along with strong surface winds during the day.
The maximum and minimum temperatures likely to settle at 40 and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved as it shifted from "very poor" to "poor" and "poor" to "moderate" categories in the last two days, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
8:15 PM
Tamil Nadu bans 23 dog breeds
Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department has announced a ban on 23 'ferocious' dog breeds including Pitbull terrier and Tosa Inu in the state. Following a recent incident in Chennai where a Rottweiler dog bit and injured a child, TN Government has announced bans on the import, breeding and sale of 23 dog breeds that are considered 'ferocious'.
7:39 PM
President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Awards to Vyjayanthimala Bali, Konidela Chiranjeevi and others
Govt earlier in January this year announced the names of 132 Indians for the Padma Award. India's first female elephant mahout Parbati Baruah, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker from Mizoram Sangthankima are among some of the winners of the Padma Shri.
6:29 PM
President conveys condolences to TN explosion victims
"Saddened to learn about the loss of many lives due to an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured," President Droupadi Murmu said in a post on X.
6:29 PM
Eight died in explosion at firecracker manufacturing unit near Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi
An explosion has been reported at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. As per initial reports, eight persons have lost their lives in the incident.
6:19 PM
BPCL Q4 Results: Net profit drops 35% to Rs 4,224 crore; co approves 1:1 bonus issue
State-run BPCL on Thursday posted a 35 per cent drop in its standalone net profit at Rs 4,224 crore in the quarter ended March 2024, compared with Rs 6,478 crore in the last-year period. The Street had estimated profit at Rs 5325 crore
The company's board has also approved a bonus issue in the proportion of 1:1, where investors get one extra share for every one share held in the company.
5:47 PM
Chirag Paswan's helicopter narrowly avoids crash in Bihar's Ujiarpur
Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) National President Chirag Paswan's helicopter narrowly avoided a crash near the helipad in Mohaddi Nagar of Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency.
5:00 PM
Passengers, crew evacuated after Boeing 737 plane's tire burst during landing in Turkiye
184 passengers and six crew members were evacuated from a plane in Turkiye on Thursday after one of its tires exploded during landing at a southern airport, Turkiye's transportation ministry said. No one was hurt. This was the second incident at a Turkish airport in as many days.
The Congress today sought time to meet the Haryana governor in the wake of the situation arising out of three Independent lawmakers withdrawing support to the BJP government, with Bhupinder Singh Hooda saying the "minority" dispensation should resign on moral grounds.
4:48 PM
8 dead in blast at fireworks factory near Sivakasi
Eight people were killed in a blast while twelve others suffered burns at a fireworks factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu. The factory was a licenced unit, the police said.
4:43 PM
No fundamental right to campaign, says Enforcement Directorate as it opposes bail for Delhi CM Kejriwal
The ED has filed an affidavit opposing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition to allow him to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, and said that laws are equal for all and that campaigning is not a fundamental, constitutional or even a legal right.
4:02 PM
IMD updates: Heatwave is about to end from the entire country, says weather prediction body
"Heatwave is about to end from the entire country. Only in West Rajasthan & Kerala heatwave alert has been issued. Tomorrow, the heatwave will only be present in West Rajasthan. We have issued it with a yellow alert because we don't have a lot of hope for the impact," IMD scientist Soma Sen said.
"We are pleased with the progress we made at the conciliation meeting and welcome our cabin crew colleagues back at work," says Air India Express Spokesperson.
Govt earlier in January this year announced the names of 132 Indians for the Padma Award. India's first female elephant mahout Parbati Baruah, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker from Mizoram Sangthankima are among some of the winners of the Padma Shri.
State-run BPCL on Thursday posted a 35 per cent drop in its standalone net profit at Rs 4,224 crore in the quarter ended March 2024, compared with Rs 6,478 crore in the last-year period. The Street had estimated profit at Rs 5325 crore
The company's board has also approved a bonus issue in the proportion of 1:1, where investors get one extra share for every one share held in the company.
Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) National President Chirag Paswan's helicopter narrowly avoided a crash near the helipad in Mohaddi Nagar of Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency.
The Haryana unit of Congress today sought time from the Haryana governor before seeking a floor test from the BJP-led government in the Assembly, according to a report by NDTV. Earlier today, former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister and JJP senior leader Dushyant Chautala wrote to the governor, demanding floor test in the state Assembly. The development comes after the recent switch of three Independent lawmakers from the ruling government to the Congress faction.
Budget carrier Air India Express said it had cancelled 74 flights on Thursday, as flight operations were disrupted by cabin crew taking sick leave this week.
The Tata Group-owned airline has also given an ultimatum to the cabin crew members reporting sick to join back duty by 4 pm today or risk termination. The carrier has also fired 25 cabin crew members who reported sick that led to the cancellation of more than 90 flights.
The police investigation into the firing at actor Salman Khan’s Bandra house has revealed that apart from sending a video recording of Khan’s Bandra bungalow, the fifth accused had sent videos of two more actors to gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Anmol had uploaded a post on Facebook claiming responsibility for the attack, soon after the firing outside the actor’s residence on April 14.
Senior Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leader and ex-Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala Wednesday said that if the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Bhupinder Hooda does not move to topple the BJP government in Haryana, it will only be due to the fear of raids by central agencies, the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation. In an interview with The Indian Express, Chautala said the three Independent MLAs withdrew their support to the BJP government and aligned with the Congress because Nayab Singh Saini is“a weak Chief Minister.”
In an interview with CNN, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned Israel that the US would stop supplying them with weapons if Israeli forces conduct a major invasion of Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. “I made it clear that if they go into Rafah ..., I’m not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah, to deal with the cities – that deal with that problem,” Biden told CNN. Biden acknowledged US weapons have been used by Israel to kill civilians in Gaza. 34,789 Palestinians have been killed as aresult of Israel's actions, the Gaza Health Ministry said.
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