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12:59 PM

Delhi govt to launch job portal

Delhi govt to launch job portal, which will act as common platform for companies looking to hire and job seekers: Minister Gopal Rai.

12:43 PM

Pak backstabbed India in Kargil, but India triumphed: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reminded the nation of what he called the backstabbing by Pakistan during the Kargil war in 1999, and paid tribute to the Indian armed forces for their valour in defending the country's territory and their victory. "Twenty-one years ago on this day, our Army won the Kargil war. Back then, India was trying to have cordial relations with Pakistan. However, as the saying goes -- 'it is in the nature of the wicked to have enmity with everyone for no reason'," Modi said during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan undertook the "misadventure with sinister plans to capture India's land" in order to divert attention from its "internal conflicts".

12:33 PM

B'desh 3rd stage flood situation worsens in Brahmaputra, Ganges basins

Bangladesh State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief, Md. Enamur Rahman has said that the country's third stage flood situation has worsened in the Brahmaputra and the Ganges basins. "The whole region is flooded, as we are down the tide. After July 27, the water will start to recede and the flood situation may improve in the next 24 hours," the Minister told IANS in an exclusive interview on Saturday. "If there is a tide in the sea, the water level in the central region may decrease as per the forecast. "We are continuing the relief assistance activities under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina," he added.

12:23 PM

Watch | IAF undertakes Humaniterian Assistance and Disaster Relief Ops

12:06 PM

Rahul Gandhi asks people to 'protect democracy', launches campaign

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday appealed citizens to raise their voice to "protect democracy" and launched the party's campaign #SpeakUpForDemocracy. Taking to Twitter, the Congress leader posted a video with the caption "Let's unite in #SpeakUpForDemocracy and raise our voice to protect democracy" (translated from Hindi). The video posted by the Congress leader has a voiceover in which the Congress party accuses the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of "ripping up constitution", "demolishing democracy" and "murdering democracy in Rajasthan".

12:02 PM

Diesel prices up again, nears Rs 82/litre in Delhi

Diesel prices rose for the second straight day on Sunday, nearing Rs 82 per litre in the national capital. Petrol prices, however, were unchanged for the 27th consecutive day across the four metros. In Delhi, diesel was priced at Rs 81.94 a litre. With a 15-paise hike on Sunday, diesel is now Rs 1.51 costlier than petrol in the city. After the hike, Diesel prices in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata were Rs 80.11, Rs 78.86, Rs 77.04 respectively, higher than Rs 79.97, Rs 78.73 and Rs 76.91 a litre on Saturday.

11:51 AM

We pledge to rededicate ourselves to uphold the highest traditions in service of the Nation: COAS

11:36 AM

PM Modi speaks about flood situation in Assam and Bihar

PM Modi also spoke about the flood situation in Assam and Bihar and ensured all support to the states. He also added that NDRF teams are conducting rescue and relief missions. 

11:34 AM

We need to be alert, Covid is still dangerous: PM

Talking about Coronavirus PM Modi in his Mann ki Baat said that the recovery rate is better than many countries and the mortality rate has also fallen compared to other nations. The prime minister said that India has been able to save life of its citizens but adds that the danger is still lurking and "we need to be alert, as the virus is still as dangerous as it was in the beginning."

11:33 AM

PM Modi speaks about Surinam

PM Modi in his address spoke about Surinam, where 1/4th population is of Indian origin and talked about newly elected Chandrikaprashad Santokhi, who took the oath of office while holding Veda in his hands. The prime minister congratulated the newly elected president and ensured support of 130 crore Indians. 

11:22 AM

PM Modi speaks to toppers of class X, XII exams

Taking about Raksha Bandhan, PM Modi invoked vocal for local to boost local artisans. He also talked about being vocal for handloom workers to boost their finance. Mentioning the undergoing change in India, the prime minister said that youth from small towns, villages are coming out and achieving new heights. PM also spoke to students who had recently cleared their class X and XII exams. 

11:14 AM

PM Modi talks about opportunity in crisis

PM Modi talked about steps undertaken by women in Kashmir in the fight against coronavirus and how they ensured masks, ration was distributed and awareness was created among the people. He said that with positive approach, crisis can be turned into opportunity and we can see how youth have started new businesses in times of a pandemic. PM Modi mentions Madhubani masks gaining popularity in the country.

11:11 AM

Here is what PM Modi appealed to citizens

11:09 AM

India has been able to save life of its citizens from Covid: Modi

PM Modi cautions people about the vulnerability of social media and urges all to pay respect to soldiers fighting on the borders. He also mentioned Coronavirus and said that the recovery rate is better than many countries and the mortality rate has also fallen compared to other nations. The prime minister said that India has been able to save life of its citizens but adds that the danger is still lurking and "we need to be alert, as the virus is still as dangerous as it was in the beginning."

11:03 AM

Watch | PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat with the Nation