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 Amarnath yatra in J&K resumes from the Pahalgam side after three days today as the weather improves, reports ANI

Moderate to heavy rain continued to lash several parts of the city and its adjoining areas on early Sunday morning with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting high-intensity showers over the National Capital for the next two days.

A flash flood and a landslide occurred in Gramphu village and Chota Dharra in the wee hours of Sunday, an official statement said.

At least 22 people were killed in an airstrike on a city in Sudan, making it one of the bloodiest attacks to date in the weeks-long conflict between the Sudanese army and a rebel paramilitary organization, Al Jazeera reported.

2:55 PM

Govt allows ED to share data with GSTN, move to help recovery of GST

The government has amended provisions of the money laundering Act to allow enforcement directorate (ED) to share information with GST Network.

The move would help recovery of Goods and Services Tax (GST) evaded through money laundering.

2:38 PM

Uphaar tragedy: Court seeks response on plea seeking de-sealing of hall

A Delhi court has sought response from the Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) on an application moved by real estate tycoon Sushil Ansal, convicted in the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire case, to de-seal the cinema premises.

Principal District and Sessions Judge Sanjay Garg directed AVUT president Neelam Krishnamoorthy to file a response by July 25, when the court will further hear the matter.

2:22 PM

Indian travel association to help in boosting tourist flow to Sri Lanka

A leading travel-related association of India has resolved to help Sri Lanka in reviving its tourism sector by promoting the flow of tourists to the island nation that is making comprehensive efforts to recover from the devastating economic crisis last year.

The three-day Indian Travel Congress, which was held in Colombo as part of the 67th convention of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), concluded on Saturday with a dazzling display of fireworks, gala dinner and music and dance performances with many famous Bollywood numbers sang in Sinhala language by performers.

 

1:53 PM

Monsoon fury: U'khand on red alert, several roads blocked due to landslide

As an intense spell of monsoon rain continued over the northwestern Himalayan region on Saturday and Sunday morning, numerous roads were blocked and several people were stuck due to landslides.

In Uttarakhand, Badrinath National Highway was closed due to a landslide near Chhinka and NH-9 was closed in the Kumaon division at Champawat.

1:32 PM

S Korean lawmakers chide IAEA chief over Japan's plan to release wastewater

South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog on Sunday for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

They met with Rafael Grossi in a tense meeting in Seoul that took place while protesters screamed outside the door.

1:19 PM

Flood situation in Assam's Dhemaji still grim, about 18,000 people affected

The flood situation in the Dhemaji district of Assam has become grim as nearly 18,000 people have been affected by the current wave of flood. 48 villages under four revenue circles of the district have been inundated by flood waters and submerged 530.07 hectares of cropland.

Following torrential rain in the past couple of days, the water levels of several rivers and tributaries of the Brahmaputra River are rising, inundating new areas of the district.

12:47 PM

Tin shed collapses in Delhi's Zakhira following heavy rains, two rescued

Two people were rescued after a tin shed collapsed in Zakhira here on Sunday morning, a day after the city was lashed by heavy rains, officials said.

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials, search and rescue operations are underway to find if there are more people trapped under the debris.

12:21 PM

Delhi govt officials' off cancelled, CM asks them to be on field amid rains

With heavy rains battering Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has cancelled the Sunday leave of all government officials and instructed them to be on the field.

He also said Delhi Cabinet ministers and Mayor Shelly Oberoi will be inspecting the "problem areas" on the city.

11:50 AM

Two dead in J-K's Doda district after landslide hits bus, says police

Two persons were killed after a landslide hit a passenger bus in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, a senior police officer said.

The bus came under the landslide triggered by rains at village Bhangroo on Thathri-Gandoh road, Superintendent of Police, Bhaderwah, Vinod Sharma told PTI.

11:23 AM

On an exciting growth path in India, committed to serve market, says AMD

AMD India is on an "exciting growth path", a senior executive of its India operations said, praising the engineering talent in the country and affirming the chipmaker's deep commitment to serving the market here.

Acknowledging the "invaluable contributions" of Indian engineers to its chipsets, Vinay Sinha, Corporate Vice President, India Sales, AMD said, "With Xilinx and Pensando, today India teams have an R&D footprint in every product across AMD's diversified portfolio".

11:14 AM

Government to hire agency to estimate size of digital economy

The government is planning to hire an agency to measure the actual size of the digital economy which is estimated to be around $1 trillion by 2025, according to an official document.

The selected agency will be roped in for a period of nine months for the assignment.

10:47 AM

India will continue to support Sri Lanka in overcoming its financial crisis

India has reiterated its willingness to play "a constructive role" in supporting Sri Lanka's efforts for recovery from the worst economic crisis.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Construction, Power and Energy Expo 2023 in Colombo on Friday, India's Deputy High Commissioner Vinod K Jacob said that recent developments in India-Sri Lanka ties have strengthened the friendship and all-around cooperation between the two countries.

10:11 AM

Red alert issued for J-K's Kathua, Samba district amid incessant rains

A red alert has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua and Samba districts along with lower catchment areas amid incessant rains in the region for the third consecutive day on Sunday.

The alert was issued by the meteorological department as reports came in from different areas about the water level in rivers and streams crossing the danger mark this morning.

9:43 AM

Delhi records highest single-day rainfall for July since 1982: IMD

Delhi recorded 153 mm of rain in 24 hours ending 8:30 on Sunday, the highest in a single day in July since 1982, the India Meteorological Department said.

An interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds is leading to an intense rainfall spell over northwest India, including Delhi which experienced the season's first "very heavy" rainfall.

9:20 AM

Rashtrapati Bhavan to host two-day Visitor's Conference 2023 tomorrow

Rashtrapati Bhavan will host a two-day Visitor's Conference 2023 on July 10 and 11.

According to an official release, President Droupadi Murmu is the Visitor of 162 Central Institutions of Higher Learning.