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A humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza was set to expire. "The State of Qatar announces that, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip," Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said on X, formerly Twitter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the government and all the agencies together are leaving no stone unturned to evacuate the workers trapped in the Uttarakhand tunnel for the last two weeks and that people should pray for them to get out safely and as soon as possible. The Prime Minister said that nature is constantly throwing challenges towards the rescue operation, underway to bring the trapped men out. Multi-agency rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing since a portion of the Silkyara tunnel in the Uttarkashi district of the northern state collapsed following a landslide on November 12, leaving 41 workers trapped behind a huge mound of debris. PM Modi while attending the 'Koti Deepotsavam' programme at NTR stadium here, PM Modi said that "we should remember the men, trapped in the Uttarakhand tunnel, in our prayers for their speedy evacuation." "Today when we are praying to Gods and Goddesses and talking about the welfare of humanity, we also have to give place in our prayers to those labourers who are stuck in a tunnel in Uttarakhand for the last two weeks," PM Modi said.
Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with the speed of 30-50 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of many places of Delhi (Mundaka, Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, Dwarka, India Gate, Palam, Lodi Road, IGI Airport, Vasant Vihar, RK Puram, Defence Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Vasant Kunj, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Kalkaji, Mahrauli, Tughlakabad, Chhattarpur, IGNOU, Ayanagar, Deramandi), NCR (Bahadurgarh, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh) Rohtak, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Kosali (Haryana), according to RWFC New Delhi (IMD).
Foxconn's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., a major Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturer, is reportedly set to invest $1.57 billion in building a new factory in India. This significant investment aligns with the company's strategic efforts to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the country.
Adani Group on Monday clarified that it has no link to construction of the tunnel in Uttarakhand.
Union Minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Monday said Hyderabad would be renamed as 'Bhagyanagar' if his party comes to power in the state. Reddy, who spoke to reporters here, said the names of cities like Madras, Bombay and Calcutta have been changed. "Yes. Definitely, if the BJP government comes to power, (we) will change the name of Hyderabad. I am asking who is Hyder? Do we need the name of Hyder? Where has Hyder come from? I am asking who needs Hyder. If BJP comes to power, definitely, (we) will remove Hyder and change the name as Bhagyanagar," he said.
The government has convened an all-party meeting on December 2 ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament that is scheduled to begin on December 4. The Winter session of Parliament 2023 will conclude on December 22. On behalf of the government, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has called an all-party meeting on December 2.
A thick layer of smog veiled the national capital on Monday morning and the air quality was recorded in the 'severe' category in several parts of Delhi. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), RK Puram recorded severe air quality with an AQI of 419 at 7:00 a.m. As per the CPCB, ITO recorded 435, Dwarka Sector 8 at 402, Jahangirpuri at 437 and Ashok Vihar at 455, all in the severe category.10:03 PM
Qatar says Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for two days
A humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza was set to expire.
"The State of Qatar announces that, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip," Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said on X, formerly Twitter.
"The State of Qatar announces that, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip," Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said on X, formerly Twitter.
9:57 PM
ECI issues notice to Karnataka govt over violation of Model Code of Conduct in poll-bound Telangana
9:54 PM
PM Modi urges to pray for 41 labourers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel
7:40 PM
National capital witnesses sudden change in weather; receives light rainfall
7:16 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Hyderabad, Telangana this evening
7:14 PM
Five persons arrested in connection with human trafficking: Bandipora Police
One Rohingya namely Manzoor Alam among arrested. The accused trafficked Rohingya women via Bangladesh and got them married to locals in the UT in exchange for money. Cognizance was taken and an investigation is underway.
6:53 PM
Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds in Delhi: IMD
6:31 PM
PwC cuts 2% of its workforce in Canada amid slowing economy
ricewaterhouseCoopers, the global accounting firm, has cut its workforce in Canada by 2% as sustained high interest rates push the nation’s economy toward a recession.
A spokeswoman for PwC confirmed the reduction, reported earlier by the Globe and Mail newspaper, without giving further details of the layoffs. With the company’s website saying it employs about 7,700 people in Canada, the cut would amount to about 150 people.
The Canadian economy looks to have entered a technical recession this year as the Bank of Canada holds interest rates at multi-decade highs to combat inflation.
5:01 PM
German govt convinced new budget is 'consitutional' - spokesperson
The German government is convinced that its supplementary budget for 2023 to solve a budget crisis triggered by a constitutional court ruling against billions in spending is legally sound, a government spokesperson said in Berlin on Monday.
"We are very convinced that it is constitutionally compatible with the new requirements of the federal constitutional court," the spokesperson said, in response to a reporter's question on whether a fresh legal challenge was possible.
4:44 PM
IMD predicts light showers in Delhi
Light intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of a few places in Delhi including Dilshad Garden, Seemapuri, Kashmiri Gate, Shahadra, Vivek Vihar, Rajouri Garden, Patel Nagar, Red Fort, Preet Vihar, Budha Jayanti Park, President House, Rajeev Chowk, ITO, Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, Delhi Cantt, India Gate, Akshardham, Safdarjung, Lodi Road; NCR (Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Manesar) during the next 2 hours: RWFC New Delhi (IMD)
4:43 PM
Foxconn plans $1.57 billion factory investment in India
Foxconn's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., a major Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturer, is reportedly set to invest $1.57 billion in building a new factory in India. This significant investment aligns with the company's strategic efforts to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the country.
3:52 PM
Adani Group clarifies: It has no link to construction of the tunnel in Uttarakhand
3:51 PM
Bharti Airtel commences 5G services in Zanskar valley, Kargil
Airtel 5G Plus is available across all districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Airtel’s 5G service is now operational across Rangdrum, Phey Thang Zanskar, Sani Monastery, Kisherak Rd Padum, Techa Khasar, Karsha amongst others.
3:02 PM
Malaysia PM announces 30-day free visa entry for travellers from India
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday announced that visitors from India and China will be granted 30-day visa-free entry into Malaysia from December 1, Malaysia-based Malay Mail reported. He said that the visa exemption is still subject to security screenings for past records of crime or violence. In his address at the 2023 People's Justice Party (PKR) National Congress, Anwar Ibrahim said, "Starting from December 1, we will give additional facilities of 30 days of visa exemption to the Arab countries, Turkey, Jordan, and citizens of China and India to come to Malaysia," Malay Mail reported.
2:43 PM
BJP alleges scam in sewage treatment plant projects in Delhi, demands CM Kejriwal's resignation
The BJP on Monday alleged a scam in the tendering process for upgrading sewage treatment plants operated by the Delhi Jal Board and demanded that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tender his resignation immediately. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed the Delhi Jal Board invited bids for upgradation of five sewage treatment plants (STPs) in the city and for upgradation and augmentation of another five to increase their capacity. While the estimated cost of the projects was around Rs 1,500 crore, they were awarded to the contractors at an increased rate of Rs 1,938 crore, Bhatia claimed.
Topics : Air Quality Index Yogi Adityanath Delhi Pollution Delhi air quality Air quality air pollution Central Pollution Control Board Delhi-NCR Uttarakhand Telangana Assembly Election Uttar Pradesh TRS Congress
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First Published: Nov 27 2023 | 8:45 AM IST
