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1:10 PM

The moment seat distribution is done, Samajwadi Party will join Nyaya Yatra: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

"Right now talks are going on, lists have come from them, we have also given them the list. The moment, seat distribution is done, Samajwadi Party will join their Nyaya Yatra," says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

12:57 PM

News update: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff

Replacing Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar,  Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi today assumed charge as the Vice Chief of Army Staff. Lt Gen Kumar has been appointed as General-Officer-Commanding of Udhampur-based Northern Command.

He  is the front-runner to become the Army Chief when incumbent General Manoj Pande retires on May 31, news agency PTI reported today.

 

11:57 AM

Team led by NCW chief Rekha Sharma to visit unrest-hit Sandeshkhali

A National Commission for Women (NCW) team led by its chairperson Rekha Sharma is set to visit unrest-hit Sandeshkhali on Monday.

Last week two members of NCW had visited the area and submitted a report revealing a "troubling pattern of negligence and complicity" by the Bengal government and law enforcement officials. "We want to talk to the victims. We will then meet the West Bengal Governor and then President in New Delhi tomorrow. Even if one incident takes place then it is shameful," Sharma said

11:55 AM

News update: PM Modi lays foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham temple in Sambhal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of the Shri Kalki Dham temple here. The Shri Kalki Dham is being constructed by the Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust.

11:43 AM

News update: Chief of Naval Staff inaugurates Nibe Defence and Aerospace plant

11:42 AM

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj encouraged us to take pride in our identity, says PM Modi

11:35 AM

PM Modi in Kalki Dham: I respectfully bow at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, says PM Modi

At the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Hindu shrine Kalki Dham in Sambhal, PM Modi says,"Today is also the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, hence this day becomes more sacred and more inspiring.On this occasion, I respectfully bow at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and pay tribute to him."

11:24 AM

College education expenses of third gender persons will be fully borne by govt, says TN Finance Minister

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister stated that 10,000 new women SHGs will be formed and outlined Rs 35,000 crore allocation in Budget.

11:12 AM

Delhi: Around 130 huts gutted in massive fire at Rohini's Shahbad Diary area

Fire services officials said today that a fire broke out in the Shahbad Diary area of Delhi's Rohini. According to the Delhi Fire Services, around 130 jhuggis (huts) were gutted in the fire.  The fire call was received at around 10 pm on Sunday. A total of 15 fire tenders were rushed to the site.

11:06 AM

SC stays further proceedings in matter related Parliament Ethics Committee summons to WB senior officials

Sandeshkhali incident: The top court today issued notice to Lok Sabha Secretariat and others on WB govt plea against Parliament Ethics Committee summons to WB senior officials.

10:59 AM

WB govt moves SC against Parliament Ethics Committee notices relating to Sandeshkhali incident

The matter is likely to be mentioned in the Supreme Court for urgent listing today.

10:50 AM

PM Modi in UP: PM Modi attends foundation stone laying ceremony of Hindu shrine Kalki Dham in Sambhal

10:49 AM

Foreign Direct Investment to China falls to 30-year low

Foreign businesses’ direct investment into China last year increased by the lowest amount since the early 1990s, Bloomberg reported today.

10:44 AM

News update: Saudi Aramco cancels bid process for $10 billion-plus expansion drive on Safaniyah oilfield

The national oil company of Saudi Arabia  cancels bid process for $10 billion-plus expansion drive on world’s largest offshore oilfield Safaniyah, according to media reports.

10:30 AM

News update: Jefferies stops coverage on Paytm until regulatory issues ease

Jefferies Financial Group Inc has said that it will drop coverage on Paytm-operator One 97 Communications Ltd until the news flow around the Indian fintech major “settles down”.