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3:38 PM

Iran summons the British, French and German ambassadors

Iran's foreign ministry summoned on Sunday the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to question what it referred to as their "irresponsible stance" regarding Tehran's retaliatory strikes on Israel, the semi-official Iranian Labour News Agency reported.

3:23 PM

BJP has an ideology and we believe in development: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on BJP's manifesto

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "BJP has an ideology and we believe in development...A transformation will happen in the lives of people in the third term of PM Modi (as the Prime Minister). This will happen in every sector as well..."
 

"In the last 10 years, seven new IITs, seven new IIMs, 20 new AIIMS have come up. New education policy has come and new institutes have been set up. 350 new universities have opened. The education system has been strengthened and efforts are being made to make it world-class," he added.

3:17 PM

Update on firing outside Salman Khan's residence

The unidentified men who opened fire are from outside Maharashtra. An empty shell has been found from inside the residence of the actor: Mumbai Crime Branch. The officials added that motorcycle of the unidentified men who opened fire outside the residence of Salman Khan was also discovered. The motorcycle is being examined by the Forensics Team.

3:17 PM

We've named BHIM UPI after Babasaheb Ambedkar, says PM Modi in MP

During a public rally in Hoshangabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the birth anniversary of Constitution maker Babasaheb Ambedkar. In his address, PM Modi highlighted the significance of Mhow, the birthplace of Babasaheb Ambedkar, located nearby. He underscored the importance of honouring Babasaheb's legacy, particularly in contrast to the alleged neglect he faced from the Congress party. PM Modi also drew attention to the naming of BHIM UPI in tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar, emphasising the government's acknowledgment of his contributions to India's development. "BHIM UPI which you use for digital payments, we've named it after Babasaheb Ambedkar," he said.

2:57 PM

Lok Sabha poll campaign: Home Minister Amit Shah to hold rally in Manipur tomorrow

LS polls: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to campaign in ethnic strife-torn Manipur tomorrow, besides visiting Tripura and Rajasthan to garner support for BJP candidates in the Lok Sabha polls. Shah is expected to address a rally in Imphal seeking votes for Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh, the education minister of the northeastern state who is also the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from the Inner Manipur constituency in the upcoming election.

2:42 PM

7-yr-old injured in Iran's retaliatory attack, says Israeli envoy to India

Following Iran's attack on Israel with over 300 drones and missiles, Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, said that a seven-year-old girl was hit by a shrapnel, adding that she has now been treated but is still in severe condition. Iran on Saturday attacked Israel by striking it with over hundrends of drones and missiles, in retaliation for Israel's attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.

2:37 PM

Kerala couple await safe return of son from cargo ship seized by Iran

Iran-Israel conflict: An elderly couple of northern Kerala district await safe return of their son onboard a seized Israel linked cargo ship in the gulf region. Shyamnath, their son, was among the 17 Indians onboard an Israeli-linked cargo ship seized by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The ship 'MSC Aries' was seized recently.

2:22 PM

AAP leaders observe Ambedkar's birth anniversary by reading out Preamble to Constitution

AAP leaders today read out the Preamble to the Constitution on the occasion of Babasaheb Ambedkar's birth anniversary. AAP party workers and leaders gathered at the party headquarters here on Rouse Avenue to take part in the "Samvidhan Bachao, Tanashahi Hatao" oath-taking ceremony. Addressing the party workers, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said, "till the time the AAP is there, its workers will keep fighting to protect the Constitution till their last breath. The BJP wants to amend the Constitution."

2:05 PM

UK PM Rishi Sunak condemns Iran's reckless drone, missle attack against Israel

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned Iran's attack against Israel as reckless and pledged that the UK would stand up for security in the region after Tehran launched dozens of aerial drones and missiles overnight on Saturday and into Sunday morning. The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that several additional Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets had been moved to the region to help intercept the drone attacks. The aircraft and air-fuelling tankers are being deployed as part of the UK's ongoing Operation Shader against the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group in the region.

1:54 PM

8 students injured as massive fire breaks out in a hostel building in Kota

A massive fire erupted in a boys' hostel building in Kota this morning, resulting in injuries to eight students. Preliminary investigations point to a short circuit as the likely cause of the blaze, according to local police. The incident occurred around 6:15 am at Landmark City.

1:47 PM

34 injured as HRTC bus collided into a hill in Himachal's Hamirpur

Thirty-four people were injured in Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus accident today at Tiale Da Ghat near Bhota Kaswa, about 16 km from Hamirpur. According to police, a car suddenly came in front of the bus while overtaking a sharp turn near Tiale Da Ghat. To save the car, the driver turned the bus towards the left and collided into a hill resulting in the accident. The officials said the Hamirpur-Vrindaban bound bus was carrying about 50 passengers, of which nine people, including the driver, sustained serious injuries and are undergoing treatment at Hamirpur Medical College.

1:07 PM

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict

Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Indian airline companies are likely to announce the suspension of flight operations to and from Tel Aviv, Israel. The heightened conflict saw Iran and its proxies launching over 300 projectiles, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, at Israel from various locations such as Yemen, Syria, and Iraq on Saturday night. An official announcement regarding the suspension of flight operations to and from Israel will be made, following the unfolding situation.

12:28 PM

If even after 10 yrs of governance, 83% of youth are unemployed then what is the guarantee: AAP

Critisicing BJP's election manifesto, AAP leader & Delhi Minister Gopal Rai said that 'BJP was given a chance to run the government in this country for 10 years and all the major promises made by BJP and the Prime Minister proved to be a failure.' Rai further stated that the youth today ask only one thing, which is, 'what happened to our employment.'

12:01 PM

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to hold election rallies in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold public rallies in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka today to garner support for the BJP ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The public gathering in MP's Narmadapuram district is slated to begin around 12:45 pm and will focus on four parliamentary seats in the state: Hoshangabad, Betul, Chhindwara, and Mandla. Moving to Karnataka, a public meeting is scheduled in Mysuru at approximately 5:00 pm, followed by a roadshow Mangaluru.

11:22 AM

Goods train between Iran to Pakistan derails near restive Balochistan, rails operations suspended

A goods train carrying chemicals from the Iranian border town of Taftan to Pakistan derailed in the restive Balochistan province on Saturday, prompting authorities to suspend the rail operations between the two nations. The accident happened near the Tozgi station in Balochistan. 'We are not ruling out a terrorist attack," Pakistan Railways spokesperson Amir Baloch said while speaking to media. The derailment of the cargo train carrying phosphorus and other chemicals from Iran to Pakistan has caused significant damage to the locomotive, the officials said.