Latest LIVE: PM launches projects worth Rs 80,000 cr at UP Investors Summit

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3:09 PM

Sidhu Moosewala's murder should not be politicised, says Kejriwal

The killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala is unfortunate but politics should not be done around it, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.

 

Moose Wala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Punjab's Mansa district on Sunday, a day after the state government pruned his security cover.

 

"I believe whatever incidents have happened in Punjab, there should be no politics around them. Sidhu Moosewala was killed, it is really unfortunate.

 

"Punjab CM has already said they are trying their best and assured that the accused will be soon arrested and given strictest punishment," Kejriwal said on sidelines of his visit to an STP in Delhi's Rohini area.

3:01 PM

Delhi HC calls for action against air passengers over Covid rules

The Delhi High Court called for strict action against those found violating masking and hand hygiene norms at airports and in aircraft, as it said the Covid-19 pandemic has not abated and keeps springing up its ugly head.

The high court said all such persons, who are found to be violating these norms, should be booked and fined and they should be placed on the no-fly list.

2:31 PM

Russia-Ukraine war 'will have no winner,' says UN

Russia-Ukraine war will have no winner, says United Nations as conflict enters its 100th day

2:11 PM

Nearly 70 Congress MLAs from Rajasthan camping at hotel in Udaipur ahead of RS elections: Report

Nearly 70 Congress MLAs from Rajasthan are camping at a hotel in Udaipur ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections to four seats in which the party fears horse trading by the opposition BJP, party sources said

 

1:26 PM

India growing the fastest among the G20 economies: PM Modi

"Today the world is seeing India's potential and appreciating India's performance. We are growing the fastest among the G20 economies. India is at number two in the Global Retail Index," PM Modi says at the UP Investors Summit.

1:25 PM

PM Modi inaugurates UP Investors Summit in Lucknow

PM Modi inaugurates the UP Investors Summit in Lucknow. At the summit, he said, "We have worked to strengthen India as a nation with our reforms. One Nation-One Tax GST, One Nation-One Grid, One Nation-One Mobility Card, One Nation-One Ration Card. All these efforts are a reflection of our solid and clear policies."

 

1:00 PM

Mukesh Ambani surpasses Gautam Adani, becomes richest Asian

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani surpasses Gautam Adani to become the richest man of Asia again. He also regain his spots of India's richest man as Reliance Industries' shares continued to surge to trade near record high levels.

 

12:47 PM

Solid US job growth anticipated in May; unemployment rate seen at 3.5%

US employment likely increased at a brisk clip in May, with the jobless rate expected to have dropped to its pre-pandemic low of 3.5%, signs of a tight labor market that could keep the Federal Reserve's foot on the pedal to cool demand, reports Reuters.

The Labor Department's closely watched employment report on Friday, also expected to show strong wage gains last month, would paint a picture of an economy that continues to expand, although at a moderate pace.

11:45 AM

Tata Projects to build Noida International Airport

Yamuna International Airport has selected Tata Projects over L&T and Shapoorji to undertake the engineering, procurement, and construction of Noida International airport. The company will construct terminals, a runway, and other ancillary buildings.

11:08 AM

Priyanka Gandhi tests positive for Covid

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has tested positive for coronavirus.

11:05 AM

Rahul Gandhi summoned by ED on June 13

Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate on June 13 after he sought another date in connection with the National Herald money laundering case.

 

10:55 AM

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami wins Champawat bypoll

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wins Champawat bypoll by a margin of 55,025 votes

 

10:12 AM

UP made numerous efforts to draw record investment: PM Modi ahead of Investors Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a visit to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh to take part in the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the UP Investors Summit on Friday. During the Ground Breaking Ceremony, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of 1,406 projects worth more than Rs 80,000 crores. The projects encompass diverse sectors like Agriculture and Allied, IT and Electronics, MSME, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Pharma, Tourism, Defence and Aerospace, Handloom and Textiles etc. The ceremony will be attended by top industry leaders of the country.

 

10:10 AM

Thrikkakara bypoll: Cong candidate leads with over 6,000 votes

Congress candidate Uma Thomas maintained a lead with over 6,000 votes against CPI-M's Joe Joseph in the third round as counting of votes began on Friday for the May 31 Thrikkakara by-election. Her late husband P.T.Thomas had got a lead of 3,000 votes in the April 2021 Assembly polls in the same round and Uma has doubled it.

 

Assured of Uma winning, celebrations have already started in the Congress camp. Voices could also heard against K.V.Thomas who switched over to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

10:08 AM

World Bicycle Day: PM Modi asks people to take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi

On the occasion of the World Bicycle Day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi to lead a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. Modi posted a picture of Gandhi riding a cycle with a message on Twitter. The United Nations General Assembly in 2018 had declared June 3 as the World Bicycle Day to promote this simple and healthy mode of transport, which is also considered environment-friendly.