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12:14 PM

Patanjali misleading advertisements case: SC pulls up Ramdev, aide Balkrishna

The Central government told Supreme Court in its reply in the misleading advertisements case against Patanjali Ayurved that it is a person's choice to avail health services under Ayush or allopathic medicine, and denigration of any system should be discouraged. This comes after the top court pulled up Patanjali founders Yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Balkrishna. The SC came down heavily on Ramdev and Balkrishna for not filing proper affidavits.

11:52 AM

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar sends defamation notice to Shashi Tharoor

On Tuesday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the CBDT to investigate and verify the affidavit details of BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar after the Congress raised a complaint with the poll body.

11:47 AM

News update: PM Modi congratulates new Ireland PM Simon Harris

"Congratulations @SimonHarrisTD on becoming youngest ever Prime Minister of Ireland. Highly value our historical ties that are based on shared belief in democratic values. Looking forward to work together to further strengthen India- Ireland bilateral partnership," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X.

11:42 AM

SC dismisses plea seeking breathalyser test before voters

The top court on Wednesday dismissed petition seeking breathalyzer test before voters are permitted to cast vote at every polling booth during elections. 

11:28 AM

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi seeks urgent listing of CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea before SC

Senior advocate Singhvi is seeking urgent listing of Kejriwal’s plea against the Delhi High Court judgemen. Singhvi told a bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud that the arrest is based on an unrelied document and suppressed from us. The bench asked Singhvi to send an email and told him they will look into it.

10:50 AM

Supreme Court allows DMRC's curative plea against arbitral award

The top court on Wednesday allowed DMRC's curative plea against arbitral award asking it to pay Rs 8,000 crore in favour of Reliance firm DAMPEL.

10:21 AM

IAF brings into service Rapid Action medical team in Eastern Ladakh

As part of Operation Sadbhavna, a Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT) of Indian Air Force has been put to use at a high altitude base in Eastern Ladakh since April 1. More than 75 civilians have benefitted from the special facilities at this camp, the IAF posted on X.

10:10 AM

ASI team continues survey at Bhojshala complex, Madhya Pradesh

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) arrives at Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh to continue the survey which began on 22nd March 2024. For Hindus, the Bhojshala complex is a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), while for Muslims, it is the site of the Kamal Maula mosque.

10:09 AM

India, Kazakhstan discuss security challenges, exchange views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia

The Ministry of External Affairs said that  India and Kazakhstan, during a joint working group meeting, assessed counter-terrorism challenges, and also exchanged views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia, during a meeting that took place in Astana.

The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (CT), Ministry of External Affairs, KD Dewal; while the Kazakh delegation was helmed by Talgat Kaliyev, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

9:52 AM

Heavy congestion at Ghansoli railway station on Navi Mumbai-Thane Belapur Road

A heavy traffic jam was seen in front of Ghansoli railway station on Navi Mumbai-Thane Belapur Road after a truck overturned on the flyover earlier this morning.

9:48 AM

News update: Fire in Ghaziabad apartment quelled

A blaze broke out in a flat at Jaipuria Sunrise Greens apartment, in Indirapuram. A fire tender reached the spot and quelled the fire.

9:43 AM

India elected to several key UN bodies including narcotics board

India has been elected to several important bodies at the UN, including a major win by its nominee Jagjit Pavadia who was re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board after getting the highest number of votes.

9:25 AM

Khalid sent actors, politicians, and activists links by news portals against Delhi Police: Cops to court

The Delhi Police stated before court on  Tuesday that former JNU student Umar Khalid amplified a false narrative in his favour through social media, completing its arguments against his bail plea in the 2020 Delhi riots case. Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad said Khalid's mobile phone data revealed he was in contact with some actors, politicians, activists and celebrities and sent them some links by certain news portals against the Delhi Police.

9:03 AM

News update: Delhi CM Kejriwal goes to Supreme Court against arrest after High Court setback

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today moved the Supreme Court, a day after his plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy case was dismissed by the Delhi High Court.

8:40 AM

News update: India-US partnership has gone to new heights, says US security advisor

The partnership between India and the United States has reached a new height with collaboration on technology and other fields, the US National Security Advisor has said. The NSA was responding to questions on the decline in American leadership in the world, in light of Iran, Egypt, UAE, and Ethiopia joining BRICS, and Saudi Arabia mulling over becoming part of it.