Assembly election result highlights: BJP returns in Arunachal, SKM in Sikkim after landslide victory

From the results of the state assembly elections of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh to Delhi CM Kejriwal's ending interim bail, catch all the latest news from around the world here

10:57 AM

Delhi CM Kejriwal to visit Raj Ghat, Hanuman temple before surrendering at Tihar

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that he will surrender at Tihar Jail later in the day after paying obeisance at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at the Raj Ghat and the Hanuman temple in Connaught Place.

10:38 AM

Exit polls are corporate games, money can buy favourable vote figures: Sanjay Raut

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: "These exit poll predictions are a corporate game. You give them money, and they will release figures in your favour. INDIA alliance will form government by securing 295-310 seats," said Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, reported PTI.

10:35 AM

Watch: As SKM leads on 31 seats in Sikkim, party workers celebrate outside counting centre in Gangtok

10:30 AM

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal to return to Tihar Jail today, no relief from Court

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is set to return to Tihar jail on Sunday as his interim bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam ends on Saturday (June 1).

 

10:21 AM

PM Modi to hold seven meetings today, review 100-day agenda for new govt

PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold seven meetings today, including on post-cyclone situation, especially in northeast states, heatwave situation and preparation to celebrate World Environment Day. He will also hold a long brain-storming session to review the agenda for the new government's 100-day programme, PTI reported citing government sources.

10:05 AM

BJP crosses halfway mark in Arunachal Pradesh in early trends

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP - won  10 seats, leading 31; NPEP - leading 8 seats; NCP - leading 1; PPA - leading 2; IND - leading 2

9:59 AM

Early trends in Assembly election results indicate BJP return in Arunachal, SKM dominant in Sikkim

Assembly election results: BJP to retain power in Arunachal; ruling SKM in Sikkim crosses majority mark

9:38 AM

IMD predicts thunderstorm with rain in Delhi, max temperature to settle around 43 degree Celsius

On Sunday, the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 30.4°C, which is 4.2 degrees above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather department has forecasted a thunderstorm with rain, and the maximum temperature is expected to reach around 43°C. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the moderate category, with a reading of 184 at 9 am, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. 

9:23 AM

Fire engulfs 62-storey south Mumbai high-rise, extinguished after 3 hours

A fire broke out in a 62-storey residential building in south Mumbai's Byculla area around midnight, officials said on Sunday.

 

The flames erupted in a flat on the 10th floor of the Monte South building's A wing in the Khatao Mill Compound in Byculla at 11.42 pm on Saturday, an official said, adding smoke filled the entire floor.

9:17 AM

Two goods train collided near Madhopur in Sirhind, Punjab this morning; 2 loco pilots injured

Two goods trains collided near Madhopur in Sirhind earlier this morning, injuring two loco pilots who have been admitted to Sri Fatehgarh Sahib Civil Hospital.

9:12 AM

Delhi High Court takes judicial notice of 52.3-degrees temperature in city

The Delhi High Court has taken judicial notice of the highest temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius ever recorded in Delhi. It warned, "It is not far to see the day when this city may be only a barren dessert if the present generation continues an apathetic view on the deforestation."

 

9:04 AM

Sikkim Assembly Poll results: SKM looks at landslide victory; leads on 29 seats in 32 seat house

Sikkim Assembly Poll results: SKM looks at landslide victory; leads on 29 seats in 32 seat house.

8:56 AM

Watch: BJP crosses halfway mark in Arunachal pradesh Counting of votes underway

8:46 AM

BJP takes decisive lead of 33 seats in Arunachal, NPEP leads on 8 seats: EC data

8:28 AM

Opposition does not have a face like PM Modi, will win all 25 seats in Rajasthan: CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Talking about the favourable exit polls for BJP, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma said "They (opposition) don't have someone like this (PM face). AAP and Congress contesting together in Delhi, but what happened in Punjab and Haryana? They are contesting against each other there. In 2014 and 2019, we won all 25 seats (in Rajasthan) and we will win all 25 seats in 2024 as well..."