News updates: Delhi starts WhatsApp no. 8130188222, helpline 1800110093 for waterlogging complaints
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New Delhi: A man stands in a waterlogged road near Sarai Kale Khan area after rain, in New Delhi, Friday, June 28, 2024.(Photo: PTI)
Delhi govt starts WhatsApp chatbot number 8130188222, helpline number 1800110093 for waterlogging complaints, says Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj.
The country's fiscal deficit for the first two months of the current financial year that started April 1 was Rs 50,615 crore, or 3 per cent of the estimate for the whole year, government data showed today.
1989 batch IFS officer Vikram Misri has been appointed as the new foreign secretary. Misri has the rare distinction of serving as private secretary to three prime ministers
Jharkhand High Court on Friday granted bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the land scam case.
Flight departures have been temporarily suspended at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1 following a roof collapse incident early Friday, according to an official. "Due to heavy rain since early this morning, a portion of the canopy at the old departure forecourt of Delhi airport's Terminal-1 collapsed around 5 am. There are injuries reported and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected," a DIAL spokesperson said in a statement. As a result of this incident, the spokesperson said all departures from Terminal-1 are temporarily suspended and check-in counters are closed as a safety measure. Flight arrivals have not been impacted. "We sincerely regret this disruption and apologise for any inconvenience caused," the spokesperson said. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a consortium led by GMR Group, is the operator of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital. Terminal-1 has only domestic flight operations. The IGIA airport has three terminals -- T1, T2 and T3.
President Joe Biden and Republican contender Donald Trump traded barbs against each other as the two debated abortion rights in the United States. Trump stated that reversing abortion rights in the US was a "great decision" while Biden called the same as a"terrible, ridiculous decision." Biden put the blame for the decision on Trump for enabling the elimination of a right to abortion by appointing conservatives to the US Supreme Court.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Karnataka police has filed a chargesheet against former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa for the alleged sexual assault of a minor who visited his home with her mother to seek help in a case of sexual assault on the minor.
9:48 PM
Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H Helicopter in Visakhapatnam
Indian Navy bid farewell to the UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of glorious service during a de-induction ceremony held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam on 28 June 2024. The event was presided by VAdm Sameer Saxena, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command. Veteran officers and sailors of the UH3H squadron graced the event with families reminiscing the yeoman service of the Helicopter. The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by Sea King 42C helicopter at INAS 350, to continue and deliver operational power and capability
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NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI arrests principal, vice principal of Oasis school in Jharkhand'
CBI arrests principal, vice principal of Oasis school in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh in NEET-UG paper leak case, say officials
7:32 PM
5 dead, 15 injured in blast in glass factory in Telangana
Five persons were killed and 15 injured in a blast in a glass factory in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana on Friday, police said. A tank in the factory at Shadnagar exploded around 4.30 pm, they said. The injured have been rushed to a hospital and their condition was stated to be out of danger, police said.
6:56 PM
Tata threatens to shut steelworks early ahead of strike
Tata Steel UK has threatened to close its two blast furnaces in Port Talbot in south Wales earlier than planned due to an upcoming strike, sparking concern among politicians before next week's general election. The Indian-owned giant had planned to start shutting the first furnace in late June and the second by September as part of an overhaul as it transitions to greener production of steel. However, the Unite trade union announced one week ago that Tata staff will begin an indefinite strike from July 8 in protest over the company's job-slashing plans.
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Delhi govt starts WhatsApp number 8130188222, helpline number 1800110093 for waterlogging complaints
Delhi govt starts WhatsApp chatbot number 8130188222, helpline number 1800110093 for waterlogging complaints: Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj.
5:55 PM
High-level committee to reform NTA
A high-level committee chaired by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Former Chairman of ISRO, was constituted on June 22, 2024. Comprising members from government organizations, academia, and higher educational institutions, the committee aims to recommend reforms in the examination process, enhance data security protocols, and review the structure and operations of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The committee is seeking suggestions, views, and ideas from stakeholders, particularly students and parents, from June 27 to July 7, 2024: Ministry of Education
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Panel set up to probe roof collapse incident at airport's terminal 1, says Delhi airport operator DIAL
Delhi airport operator DIAL stated that a technical committee has been set up to investigate roof collapse incident at airport's terminal 1.
4:37 PM
Lacks understanding of India's social fabric: MEA on US State Dept's report on religious freedom
The report is deeply biased and lacks understanding of India's social fabric, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on the US State Department's report on religious freedom. The exercise is a mix of imputations, misrepresentations, and selective use of facts, the MEA added.
4:13 PM
News update: Deputy NSA Vikram Misri appointed as foreign secretary
Vikram Misri has been appointed as India's new foreign secretary, succeeding incumbent Vinay Kwatra.
3:58 PM
Maharashtra govt cuts petrol price by 65 paise
Maharashtra has cut fuel prices in Mumbai by Rs 2 per litre for diesel and by 65 paise per litre for petrol, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar announced while presenting the state Budget on Friday.
3:54 PM
Three children drown while bathing in Gomti river
Three children drowned in the Gomti river when got trapped in the waves while bathing. , police said on Friday. The three boys got trapped in the waves while bathing. Seeing this, their friends started calling for help and passersby rushed to the spot, they said.
3:32 PM
Delhi airport roof collapse: Forensic team reaches Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 for inspection
A forensic team reached Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 to survey the portion of the roof that collapsed earlier today, claiming one life
3:29 PM
FATF adopts India's mutual evaluation report on money laundering and terrorist financing
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, has adopted India's mutual evaluation report on money laundering and terrorist financing at its plenary meet in Singapore.
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Senior BJP leader Yediyurappa paid money to sexual assault victim, mother to buy their silence: Chargesheet
Former Karnataka Chief minister BS Yediyurappa has been charged under Section 8 (punishment for sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Sections 354A (sexual harassment), 204 (destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence) and 214 (offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
2:54 PM
Maharashtra Budget updates: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar announces 'Mukhyamantri Annapurna' scheme
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced 'Mukhyamantri Annapurna' scheme wherein a family of 5 will get 3 free gas cylinders annually. He also announced a financial assistance scheme for women in age group of 21 to 60 in the state Budget.
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First Published: Jun 28 2024 | 9:28 AM IST
