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12:27 PM

In last 10 years, India has grown to 5th largest economy, says PM Modi

Our government is working on the mantra of development as well as heritage, and Rajasthan is getting huge benefits from it, PM Modi stated today.

12:07 PM

India showing the world real power of 'democracy, demography and data', says PM Modi

Today every expert, every investor in the world is very excited about India, PM Narendra Modi said at the Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit. 

11:29 AM

Kochi-bound flight makes 'emergency landing' in Chennai, passengers safe: Airport officials

According to officials, the flight left for Kochi from here with 117 passengers. The pilot later detected the "technical glitch," following which the flight turned back to Chennai and made an "emergency landing," they said. All the passengers and others were safe, they added.

11:04 AM

Delhi's minimum temperature 8.2 degrees Celsius

Delhi woke up to a cold morning on Monday with the minimum temperature settling at 8.2 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches below the season's average. The decrease in temperature follows light rains in parts of the city on Sunday evening. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature during the day is expected to hover around 23 degrees Celsius.

11:00 AM

Three killed in explosion in West Bengal's Murshidabad

At least three persons were killed and a few others injured in an explosion when they were allegedly manufacturing illegal crude bombs in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, police said on Monday.The incident happened late Sunday night at Khoyertala village under Sagarpara gram panchayat, they said. The three deceased were identified as Sakirul Sarkar (32), Mamon Mollah (30) and Mustakin Shiekh (28), the police officer said, adding that those injured fled the place.

10:26 AM

Foreign Secretary Misri arrives in Dhaka amid frosty India-Bangladesh ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Bangladesh on Monday on a day-long visit, the first high-level trip from India after a massive uprising ended deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule in August. Misri's visit comes amid increasing strain in ties between New Delhi and Dhaka over attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster.

10:12 AM

'True champion of the rights of the marginalised,' says Kharge as Sonia Gandhi turns 78

Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge hailed Congress president Sonia Gandhi  as a "true champion" of the rights of the marginalised,  as she turned 78 on Monday. He said Gandhi's contribution to public life has inspired millions.

9:52 AM

Over 40 schools in Delhi receive bomb threats via e-mail

Officials from the Delhi police have stated that over 40 schools in the national capital received bomb threats via e-mail. Taking this into account, the school administrations have sent the students back home. 

9:43 AM

PM Modi greets Sonia Gandhi on her birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her birthday and prayed for her long life and good health. Sonia Gandhi, the longest serving Congress president, has taken a back seat from active politics in the last few years for health reasons. She is a Rajya Sabha MP and chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party.

9:16 AM

Maharashtra steps up efforts to get UNESCO tag for Lonar lake

The Maharashtra government plans to submit a proposal to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to include the famous Lonar Lake in Buldhana district in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, officials have said."We will submit it once it is polished. Unlike other UNESCO sites, Lonar Lake presents a unique mix of several categories. It is a geographical and scientific wonder, formed from a meteor impact,” Buldhana District Collector Kiran Patil  said.

9:03 AM

Two Delhi schools receive bomb threats, investigation underway

Two private schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Monday morning, an official of Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said. The DFS official said calls of bomb threats were received from DPS RK Puram at 7.06 am and GD Goenka Paschim Vihar at 6:15 am.