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1:20 PM

Defence production registers record high of nearly Rs 1.27 trillion in 2023-24, says Defence ministry

India's annual defence production has hit a record high of approximately Rs 1.27 trillion in 2023-24, with the Make in India programme crossing new milestones, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. The value of defence production in FY 2022-23 was Rs 1,08,684 crore, it added.

 

1:02 PM

Fire breaks out in Noida's Logix Mall, evacuation underway

A fire broke out today at the Logix Mall in Noida, causing panic among shoppers and employees alike. Rhe fire department promptly sent teams to the scene. The entire mall was evacuated to ensure the safety of customers and staff.

12:37 PM

Chief Justice Chandrachud urges citizens to take part in special Lok Adalat in SC

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday urged citizens, who have pending cases before the Supreme Court, to take part in the special Lok Adalat from July 29 to August 3 to get their disputes resolved amicably and speedily. In a bid to lessen the pendency of cases in the top court, the special Lok Adalat will be organised in the 75th year of the establishment of the apex court, which came into existence on January 26, 1950 with the coming into force of the Constitution.

12:08 PM

'Rot runs deep': Cong slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks, says ministry sabotaging education

The Congress launched a scathing attack on the Centre over the delay in publishing new Class 6 textbooks, alleging the Education Ministry is "sabotaging" the education of children. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh hit out at the government over the issue, saying that either the "rot runs deep", or the incompetence scales new heights everyday.

11:47 AM

11 hospitalised as sea of fans joins Team India's victory parade in Mumbai

At least 11 persons were rushed to hospitals for minor injuries or feeling dizzy after a massive crowd gathered along the route of the victory parade of the T-20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team in South Mumbai. Nine were admitted to the state-run GT Hospital for suffering injuries or complaining of breathing difficulties.

11:04 AM

PM Rishi Sunak-led Tories suffer crushing defeat

Some major Conservative politicians have already lost their seats including Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The exit poll puts them on course to secure just 131 seats.

10:41 AM

Amritpal Singh to be taken to New Delhi for oath-taking as MP today

An eight-member team of the Punjab Police would escort jailed 'Waris Punjab De' activist Amritpal Singh to New Delhi for his swearing-in as an MP, an official said. Singh, who has won the Lok Sabha polls from the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab, has been granted four-day parole for the swearing-in.

10:20 AM

I will have your back, fight for your corner every single day: Keir Starmer

"I will speak out for you, have your back, fight for your corner every single day," Keir Starmer said, adding people are "ready for change" and to "end the politics of performance." "The change begins right here because this is your democracy, your community, your future," he said. "You have voted. It's now time for us to deliver."

 

9:53 AM

Keir Starmer-led Labour Party hurtling toward landslide victory in UK polls

Today power will change hands in peaceful and orderly manner with goodwill on all sides, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said today.

9:51 AM

'Change begins now': UK's Starmer says after Labour's stunning victory

"Change begins now," British Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Friday in a speech after his party won the national election, ending 14 years of Conservative government.

9:45 AM

United Kingdom elections LIVE: Rishi Sunak concedes election defeat, says Labour has won

"The Labour Party has won this general election and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory," Sunak said after winning his parliamentary seat in northern England. "Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides. That is something that should give us all confidence in our country's stability and future."

9:40 AM

UK elections: Labour Party leader Starmer thanks voters, says people ready for change

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader on track to be the UK's new prime minister, on Friday thanked voters and said the people of the country are "ready for change" and to "end the politics of performance." Read here for more details. 

9:35 AM

UK's Labour bags 326 seats, holds parliamentary majority

The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called to Kier Starmer to congratulate him on his victory: Prime Minister Sunak

8:58 AM

LoP Rahul Gandhi meets families of stampede victims in Aligarh, leaves for Hathras

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Hathras today following the stampede in which 121 people were killed. Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai told news agency PTI that Gandhi will meet the family members of the victims. According to the details, Rahul Gandhi will meet the families of three victims, and also some of those admitted to hospitals. Earlier today, he also met some affected families in Aligarh.