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3:42 PM

Noida officials label illegal buildings in bold red text to warn buyers

In a bid to deter buyers from investing in unauthorised construction, Noida officials are sticking labels marking them  them as ‘illegal’. Read here for more details.

3:29 PM

Talks between Air India Express Union and Management going on in National Capital

The meeting of Air India Express Union and Management is taking place at the office of Chief Labour Commissioner, Dwarka, Delhi. The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) of Air India Managament is attending the meeting today. 

3:13 PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar holds talks on bilateral issues with UK NSA Tim Barrow

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday discussed various bilateral, regional and global issues with visiting British National Security Advisor Tim Barrow. "Good to meet UK NSA Tim Barrow today in Delhi. Discussed a range of regional and global issues of importance. Also reviewed the progress in our bilateral ties," Jaishankar said.

3:03 PM

Excise policy case: Enforcement Directorate to file chargesheet against CM Kejriwal on May 10

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to submit its first chargesheet against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the money laundering case related  now-scrapped liquor policy tomorrow, according to a report by India Today. Read here for more details.

2:40 PM

Hailstorms hit adjoining districts in Kolkata, Met forecasts more till May 12

A thundersquall accompanied by hailstorms affected Kolkata and nearby districts of South and North 24 Parganas today afternoon. The presence of a cyclonic circulation over Bangladesh and its neighbourhood besides strong moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal will lead to thunderstorms with lightning and gusty wind over West Bengal till May 12, the Met department said.

2:34 PM

Karnataka sexual abuse case: Four more detained in connection with kidnap of woman in Karnataka

The Special Investigation Team formed to probe the alleged sexual abuse cases against  JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has detained four more people in connection with kidnapping a woman. The SIT has already arrested Prajwal's father and MLA HD Revanna who is under judicial custody. The 66-year-old Revanna is the son of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.

2:31 PM

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Maldives foreign minister

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer is on his very first bilateral official visit, the maiden high-level visit from Male since bilateral relations came under severe strain after President Mohamed Muizzu, a pro-China leader, assumed office six months ago.

2:28 PM

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan refuses to tender apology over May 9 riots

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has refused to apologise for the May 9 riots, a day after the military ruled out dialogue with his party unless they tendered a public apology over the unprecedented violence. Khan, who spoke to the media after the court proceedings in the 190 million pounds Al Qadir corruption case at Adiala jail on Wednesday, also said that he was ready to face an inquiry into the sit-in that his Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf party staged in 2014, Dawn newspaper reported.

 

1:49 PM

Air India Express says, passengers to get full refund if their flight is cancelled, or delayed beyond 3 hours

 “Air India Express is making every possible effort to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected situation. We will be operating 283 flights today. We have mobilised all resources and Air India will support us by operating on 20 of our routes. However, 85 of our flights stand cancelled and we urge our guests booked to fly with us to check if their flight is affected by the disruption before heading to the airport," a spokesperson for the budget carrier said today.

1:31 PM

BJP Haryana crisis news update: Congress seeks time from Haryana governor for floor test

1:17 PM

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on Prashant Bhushan's plea challenging provision in passport law

The Supreme Court today adjourned till after summer vacations a petition challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of passport law and a notification providing for issuance of passport for only a year to an accused on receipt of a 'no objection certificate' from a court. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhyan deferred the matter after it was informed that senior advocate Jayant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner, was not available.

12:43 PM

News update: Ex-Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala writes to Haryana governor, seeks floor test

12:36 PM

Molestation case: West Bengal governor shows CCTV footage of Raj Bhavan premises

The governor on Thursday showed CCTV footage of Raj Bhavan premises of May 2 to around 100 common people.

12:13 PM

Flight delay row: Air India Express cancels 74 flights on Thursday due to cabin crew shortage

Air India Express on Thursday said it will operate 292 flights today,  while 74 remain cancelled, according to news agency PTI.

11:52 AM

Indian student missing in Chicago since May 2

A 26-year-old Indian student has been reported missing in Chicago since May 2, India's mission in the US city said on Thursday. Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi has been missing from the 4300 block of N. Sheridan Rd, the Chicago Police said in a statement. The Consulate General of India in Chicago said it was in touch with the police and Indian diaspora to locate/reestablish contact with Rupesh.