LIVE: No country can emerge victorious in Ukraine conflict, says PM Modi

Live news updates: PM Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with German Challancer Olaf Scholz in Berlin as the two leaders look forward to expanding India-Germany cooperation

4:04 PM

Russia has to leave Ukraine: Germany sets terms for lifting sanctions

Sanctions against Russia can only be lifted after its forces leave Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said, adding this includes Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014.

3:47 PM

Punjab Cabinet approves 26,000 recruitments in govt depts

The Punjab Cabinet Monday approved recruitment on 26,000 posts in different government departments, and also gave its nod to roll out a doorstep ration delivery scheme. The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

3:46 PM

Dental health start-up Toothsi raises $40 million

Toothsi on Monday said that it has raised USD 40 million (over Rs 305 crore) in a round of funding from a clutch of investors, including veteran banker Aditya Puri, Eight Roads Ventures, Paramark and IIFL. The newly raised funds will be used for building a team which will help the 2018-founded company expand into newer geographies and categories, PTI reported quoting the company.

2:59 PM

PMO shares images from Berlin's Brandenburg Gate

2:38 PM

Terrorists not been able to breach our anti-infiltration grid: Army

Only one infiltration attempt was made from across the border this year and it was foiled. Terrorists have not been able to breach our anti-infiltration grid, said Lt General DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps on Monday.

 

Majority of these terrorists here remained quiet & put local youth as the face of terrorism here, he said, adding as numbers of local terrorists decreased, they're now getting exposed & contacts are happening.

2:33 PM

Action plan should be made to meet future energy demands: CM Adityanath

Batting for comprehensive reforms in the power sector, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that an action plan should be made keeping in view future energy needs, PTI reported.

The state is currently facing a power crisis. Against the demand of about 23,000 MW electricity, only 20,800 MW is being supplied. Though the state has got about 1600 MW of power from Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, there is still a shortfall of about 2000 MW resulting in power cuts.

2:31 PM

NTAGI to review Covid-19 vaccine data for 5-12 age group on May 4: Report

National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) to review the data of Covid-19 vaccines for the 5-12 age group on May 4, reports ANI

2:15 PM

Heatwave is over in most parts of India including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP: IMD

Heatwave is over in most parts of India including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP, said RK Jenamani, Senior Scientist, IMD on Monday.

 

Western disturbance is quite active, temperature will not rise for next 6-7 days, said Jenamani, adding northwest India has yellow alert for thunderstorms, while Delhi to receive rainfall on May 3.

1:38 PM

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces series of schemes

1:02 PM

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin thanks EAM Jaishankar for helping Sri Lankans during crisis

12:55 PM

Vice President Naidu administers oath to 3 newly elected members of Rajya Sabha

12:21 PM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to visit Kerala on May 15

11:54 AM

Ensuring that Char Dham Yatra will be safe, teams of doctors on spot: Uttarakhand CM

We're ensuring that Char Dham Yatra will be safe & comfortable for people & that they should remain healthy throughout the yatra, Uttarakhand CM PS Dhami said on Monday.

 

Teams of doctors & nurses from social orgs will be providing health services to devotees during the yatra across the state, he added.

11:42 AM

Loudspeakers will be removed from temples and mosques: Shiv Sena

No one including Muslims opposed Hanuman Chalisa...Loudspeakers will be removed from temples and mosques, said Kishori Pednekar, Shiv Sena.

 

"Appeal to all to maintain peace...Law is equal for all. If Raj Thackeray has said anything objectionable in his speech then action will be taken against him," she added.

11:21 AM

Mumbai court to pronounce order on bail plea of MP Navneet Rana, MLA Ravi Rana

Mumbai Sessions Court on Monday will pronounce order on bail plea of MP Navneet Rana and MLA Ravi Rana, ANI reported.

 

Mumbai police had arrested the couple after they called for a recitation of Hanuman Chalisa outside 'Matoshree'.