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From Congress' meeting to plan for Delhi's Lok Sabha seats to the tremors felt in J&K, catch all the updates from around the world here

10:48 AM

Taiwan earthquake: More than 600 still stranded, at least 12 killed

Rescuers were planning to use heavy equipment on Saturday in their attempt to recover two bodies buried under boulders on a hiking trail, three days after Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years.

10:35 AM

Deaths of aid workers have appalled Israel's European allies, some considering halt to arms sales

In what would appear to be a shift in European allies' stance towards Israel's actions in Gaza, some EU countries are considering to withdraw arms support to Israel in the wake of deaths of several aid workers engaged in providing humanitarian support to the needy in the war-torn region.

10:32 AM

BJP India's preferred party, people will choose it again: PM Modi on party's foundation day

Speaking on the eve of BJP's 44th foundation day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it has become India's preferred party. He also expressed confidence that people will elect BJP for another term at the Centre.

10:25 AM

Yellen in China: Beijing worried US planning more tariffs on green tech

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is on her official five-day visit to China. During her visit, she has appealed Chinese leaders to change their domestic manufacturing policies to accomodate American interests. Chinese media has expressed apprehensions about US government contemplating additional tariffs on China's green energy products.

10:21 AM

Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi to hold rally, roadshow in UP today

Having launched his campaign for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh from Meerut, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold an election meeting at Saharanpur on Saturday followed by a roadshow in Ghaziabad, party sources informed.

10:01 AM

LS elections: Kharge, Rahul to address poll rally in Hyderabad today

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are scheduled to address a Congress rally on Saturday at Tukkuguda near here, party sources said.

 

9:43 AM

Lawyers commenting on pending cases, judgments disturbing trend: CJI

Refering to the recent comments made by lawyers on pending cases and judgement, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said that the judiciary has broad shoulders and can take praise as well as criticism in its stride, but such comments are disturbing.

9:26 AM

Pak PM Shehbaz orders fool-proof security arrangements for Chinese workers

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered his country's security agencies to ensure fool-proof security arrangements for the Chinese citizens working on various projects in Pakistan following a recent terrorist attack in Shangla district on March 26.

9:13 AM

India aims to attract $100 bn a year in FDI as it woos China hedgers

India aims to attract at least $100 billion every year in gross foreign direct investment as the country courts investors looking to diversify away from China, Bloomberg reported citing officials.

 

8:46 AM

Two earthquakes of mild intensity hit J&K's Kishtwar district, no damage

Two earthquakes of mild intensity struck Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Friday, April 6. No damage to property or lives was reported, officials said. The epicentre of the two quakes was in Kishtwar, PTI reported citing officials.

 

8:40 AM

JSW energy raises Rs 5,000 crore by shelling shares to institutional investors including ADIA

JSW Energy Limited has raised Rs 5,000 crore by selling shares to institutional investors, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), PTI reported. The money has been raised to accelerate the company's growth plans. In a regulatory filing on Friday, the company informed that it has successfully completed its Rs 5,000-crore Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). Some of the largest global asset managers, such as GQG, Blackrock, Nomura, Wellington, UBS and ADIA, participated in the QIP issue, the company said.

 

8:38 AM

Congress holds CEC meet with focus on Delhi; next list of candidates soon

Senior leaders of the Congress party met on Friday to discuss the party's Lok Sabha poll candidates for the three seats it is contesting in Delhi. News reports suggest that the party will announce its candidates for Delhi soon. Notably, the Congress has formed an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi and fielding candidates in three of the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital. The meeting was presided over by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge with former party chief Sonia Gandhi, general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal, senior leaders Salman Khurshid and P L Punia in attendance.