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Nupur Sharma had made some controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammad

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We strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities of any religion: BJP

1:56 PM

No need to panic, get a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine: Aaditya Thackeray

There is no need to panic as fatalities are not increasing. I appeal to the public to wear a face mask and receive a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, said Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray on surge in Covid-19 cases in the state

1:15 PM

Enough of high-level meetings, Kashmir wants action: CM Kejriwal

BJP government has failed in this. The era of 1990 has come again. They (Govt) don't have any plans. Whenever there is a murder in the valley, news comes that the Home Minister has called a high-level meeting, enough of these meetings, now we need action, Kashmir wants action, said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday

12:41 PM

New cabinet takes oath in Odisha, 13 MLAs sworn in

A new cabinet took oath in Odisha on Sunday, a day after all 20 ministers in the state resigned to pave way for a reshuffle in the ministry.

BJD MLAs Jagannath Saraka, Niranjan Pujari and R P Swain were among the 13 MLAs who were administered oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ganeshi Lal at the ceremony, being held in the new convention centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

12:08 PM

Policies led to a record increase in the number of wildlife: PM Modi

The policies related to biodiversity and wildlife that India is following today have also led to a record increase in the number of wildlife, says PM Modi at 'Save Soil Movement' programme on Sunday

11:48 AM

Developed nations are responsible for largest carbon emissions, said PM Modi

Many govt schemes carry the message of environment conservation. Be it Swachh Bharat Mission, Namai Gange, or One Sun, One Grid; India's efforts are multi-faceted. Developed nations are responsible for largest carbon emissions, said PM Modi at 'Save Soil Movement' programme

11:30 AM

India making many efforts for environment conservation: PM Modi

India is making many efforts for environment conservation when India's role in climate change is negligible, says PM Narendra Modi at 'Save Soil Movement' programme on Sunday

10:59 AM

Massive fire broke out at Satwari Police Station in Jammu

A massive fire broke out at Satwari Police Station in Jammu on Saturday night. A number of vehicles parked at the police station were damaged in the fire, ANI reported. No casualties were reported in the incident.

 

Seized vehicles parked in an open area outside Satwari Police Station caught fire due to a short circuit. The fire was controlled with the help of Fire and Emergency Services. No damage was reported to the Police Station building, said Jammu Police

10:31 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate Iconic Week Celebrations of Finance, Corporate Affairs ministries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Iconic Week Celebrations of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on June 6.

The PMO noted in a statement that this week is being celebrated as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' (AKAM) from June 6 to 11.

Modi will launch the national portal for credit-linked government schemes - Jan Samarth Portal. It is a one-stop digital portal linking government credit schemes, the PMO said, adding that it's a first of its kind platform which directly connects beneficiaries to lenders.

9:41 AM

India reports 4270 new Covid cases, 15 deaths in the past 24 hours

9:17 AM

AAP to protest targeted killings in Kashmir Valley today

Aam Aadmi Party to hold protest recent targeted killings in Kashmir Valley, at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.

 

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal to join the protest.

8:59 AM

256 new Covid-19 cases in Thane, no death

Thane has reported 256 new Covid-19 cases, raising the infection tally in the Maharashtra district to 7,10,842, an official said on Sunday.

These new cases were recorded on Saturday, he said.

8:37 AM

Odisha Ministers resign, new cabinet to take oath on Sunday

With an aim to focus on the 2024 General elections and Assembly polls, all Cabinet Ministers of the Odisha government have submitted their resignations on Saturday. The new Cabinet will be sworn in on Sunday at around 11.45 am.

The ceremony will take place in the new convention centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

8:34 AM

Taj Mahal still not safe from pollution: Experts

Almost three decades after the Supreme Court announced a series of measures to insulate the Taj Mahal from environmental degradation, the question that continues to do rounds in "green" circles, and often asked by visitors: has the Mughal monuments become safe from air and water pollution?

International concern was first raised in the 1970s when the decision to site India's biggest oil refinery at Mathura was taken by the Indira Gandhi government. The PIL filed by eco lawyer M.C. Mehta in the apex court triggered a series of drastic measures to contain environmental pollution in the eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), spread over 10,400 sq km.

7:59 AM

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviewed arrangements for Chardham Yatra

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed arrangements for Chardham Yatra at his residence on Saturday.

 

He directed to ensure effective arrangements & to constitute a committee for this. Instructions were given to tourism, health, transport & SDRF to improve travel arrangements.