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PM Modi, French Prez Macron discusses regional, global developments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday discussed issued of bilateral and mutual interests as well as regional and global developments.
PM Modi, French President Macron to discuss Ukraine war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a discussion on the ongoing Ukraine war during their working dinner in Paris.
France's Emmanuel Macron receives PM Modi at Presidential Palace
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace in Paris (Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/D5PxknMfsK
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace in Paris.
Jodhpur situation under control, 141 arrested for communal violence: Police
The Jodhpur Police has arrested 141 people in connection with communal clashes in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur ahead of Eid celebrations that left several people injured on Tuesday. Several parts of the town continued to remain under curfew and the mobile internet service remains blocked, police said on Wednesday. Read more
Raghav Chadha, Atishi named in non-cognizable report for defamatory remarks against BJP: Report
AAP leaders Raghav Chadha and Atishi have been named in a 'non-cognizable report' for their alleged defamatory remarks against the BJP and its workers, news agency PTI quoted officials as saying on Wednesday.
The report was registered against them at the Cyber Cell Police Station on April 30 on a complaint from Delhi BJP IT cell head Abhishek Dubey, they said.
Delhi reports 1,354 fresh Covid-19 cases, 1 death; positivity rate at 7.64%
Delhi on Wednesday witnessed a slight dip in its Covid-19 tally, a day after registering an increase in cases. In the past 24 hours, 1,354 cases of the coronavirus disease were logged, with a positivity rate of 7.64 per cent. Read more
PM Modi arrives in Paris
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Paris, France on the third and final leg of his visit to three European nations. pic.twitter.com/aarcOg6kkv
PM Modi arrives in Paris in final leg of Europe trip, he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron.
Maharashtra reports 188 new Covid-19 cases, zero daily deaths
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 188 new Covid-19 cases, zero daily deaths. Infection tally rose to 78,78,363, death toll stood at 1,47,845, according to data shared by the city health department.
Light rain, thunderstorm likely in eastern UP on Thursday
The weather office forecast said very light to light rains or thunderstorms accompanied with lightning are very likely at isolated places in the eastern part of the state on Thursday, PTI reported.
Lalitpur gangrape case: SHO arrested from Allahabad
The station house officer (SHO) in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur has been arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl, who was earlier allegedly gangraped by four people and had gone to file a case at the police station.
Myanmar junta court rejects Suu Kyi's appeal against 5-year sentence in corruption case
A Myanmar junta court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against a five-year sentence for corruption handed down last week, news agency AFP reported.
Amid severe heatwave, hailstorm, rain in parts of Delhi
Hailstorms and rain brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat to residents of the national capital.
PM gifts Dokra boat from Chattisgarh to Crown Prince Fredrik of Denmark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a Dokra boat from Chattisgarh to Crown Prince Fredrik of Denmark. Dokra is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used, news agency ANI reported.
Bharat Biotech seeks DCGI's permission to conduct Covaxin booster trials in 2-18 age group
Hyderabad-based pharma company Bharat Biotech has sought permission from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct trials of Covaxin as Covid-19 vaccine booster dose in the 2-18 age group, sources said, ANI reported.
Watch: PM Modi and other heads of government participate in India-Nordic Summit in Denmark
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Heads of Government participate in India-Nordic Summit at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark. pic.twitter.com/vIycdwUrex
141 arrested after communal violence in Jodhpur
As many as 141 people have been arrested so far in connection with communal clashes over the hoisting of a flag before Eid in Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's constituency Jodhpur where a curfew continued for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, PTI reported.
Government sees no case for any control on wheat exports, says Food Secretary
Agri Ministry revises wheat production estimate downwards to 105 mn tons for 2021-22 crop year from 111.3 mn tons earlier. Government sees no case for any control on wheat exports: Food Secretary, PTI reported.
Watch: Several areas in Hyderabad city face waterlogging after heavy rainfall today
#WATCH | Telangana: Several areas in Hyderabad city face waterlogging after heavy rainfall today pic.twitter.com/sieeP6tTlN
Anti-NEET bill forwarded to union home ministry, says CM Stalin in TN Assembly
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin on Wednesday said that governor RN Ravi had forwarded the NEET Exemption Bill passed by TN assembly for the second time, to the union home ministry for getting the assent of the President, ANI reported.
Sensex nosedives over 900 points after RBI's surprise repo rate hike; Nifty falls below 16,800
Indian shares extended losses on Wednesday after the country's central bank announced a surprise increase in key policy rate.
RBI raises repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40%
In an unscheduled policy review with a view to contain inflation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday announced that MPC voted unanimously to increase the policy repo rate by 40 basis points (bps) to 4.40 per cent with immediate effect. Read more
Will continue playing Hanuman Chalisa at mosques: Raj Thackery
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said that playing Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques is not a one-day affair, it will go on until the government addresses the situation according to what the Supreme Court has said about loudspeakers. Read more
Defence ministry issues clarification on reports of non-disbursement of pension to Armed Forces personnel
Ministry of defence issued a clarification on reports of non-disbursement of pension to Armed Forces personnel for April 2022.
Matosharee-Hanuman Chalisa row: MP Navneet Rana leaves from Byculla Jail, Mumbai
Matosharee-Hanuman Chalisa row | Independent MP Navneet Rana leaves from Byculla Jail, Mumbai. Navneet and her husband Ravi Rana were released on bail by the sessions court with conditions, today. pic.twitter.com/4wG6JOKn82
Over 250 MNS workers detained for playing Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers
Over 250 Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers havebeen detained for playing Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers, sayMaharashtra Police.
MHA seeks report from Rajasthan government on communal tension, Ashok Gehlot blames BJP
The ministry of home affairs has asked for a detailed report from Rajasthan government over communal tension in the state's Jodhpur district, reports ANI
Mumbai special court grants bail to Rana couple in Hanuman Chalisa row
The special court today allowed bail plea filed by Navneet Rana and her husband arrested by Khar police. While granting bail the court has warned the two, they cannot commit the same offence again or their bail will be cancelled.
Navi Mumbai's Sanpada Police detain MNS city head Yogesh Shete amid loudspeaker row
Navi Mumbai's Sanpada Police detained the city head of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Yogesh Shete, amid the loudspeaker row in Maharashtra, reports ANI.
‘No illegal loudspeakers in state, there is peace’: Sanjay Raut
“There is peace in Maharashtra and no protest is happening in the state. No illegal loudspeakers running in the state... Bal Thackeray and Veer Savarkar are the ones who taught Hindutva to the country. Shiv Sena's school of Hindutva is original,” says Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.
Raut's remarks come amid MNS chief Raj Thackeray's accusation that Shiv Sena has forgotten Hindutva. Thackeray had given a deadline, that ends today, to remove all loudspeakers from mosques, failing which MNS workers will play ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ outside mosques.
Nepal airport on alert over ‘suspicious object’, domestic terminal evacuated
Domestic Terminal of Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport vacated after a phone call claiming suspicious object planted inside the terminal was received, said airport authorities. Search for suspicious object underway.
Cannes 2022: Face masks, COVID-19 testing not mandatory
Organisers of the Cannes Film Festival are preparing to axe COVID-19 curbs ahead of its 75th edition. As per Variety, the annual celebration of movies won't be testing attendees, as it did last year, and will not institute a mask mandate at screenings and events.
"Since the health pass is no longer in application in France, guests will not have to show a proof of testing or vaccination to enter the Palais," Cannes general secretary Francois Desrousseaux informed.
Delhi: South MCD to start first phase of demolition drive today
South MCD will start the first phase of the demolition drive from May 4 to May 13 in several parts of south Delhi. Letters have been written to the south and southeast DCPs in this regard, says Rajpal Singh, dy chairman of the Standing Committee in the corporation.
Security tightened in Pune's Hanuman temple amid loudspeaker row
Maharashtra | Security tightens near Puneshswar Hanuman Temple at Kasba Peth area in Pune over MNS announcement of "Maha Arti" in the temple amid loudspeaker row pic.twitter.com/u7UGggsP9y
Security has been tightened near Puneshswar Hanuman Temple in Kasba Peth area of Pune following MNS' announcement of "Maha Arti" at the temple, days after party chief Raj Thackeray's warning over loudspeakers.
Sensex jumps 208 points to 57,100 in early trades; Nifty climbs 63.75 points to 17,132.85
Sensex jumps 208 points to 57,100 in early trades; Nifty climbs 63.75 points to 17,132.85
North Korea fires an 'unidentified projectile' eastward: South Korea's military
North Korea fires an 'unidentified projectile' eastward, reports AFP, quoting South Korea's military.
India logs 3,205 new Covid cases, 31 deaths in last 24 hours
India's daily Covid cases cross 3K mark again; 3205 new cases, 31 deaths in last 24 hours.
LIC IPO opens today: 5 things to note
PM Modi to attend India-Pacific Summit in Denmark today
PM Narendra Modi will attend the second India-Nordic summit in Denmark today, before departing for Paris to meet the newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron on the final day of his 3-day Europe visit.
Another SpiceJet flight to Durgapur faces snag
SpiceJet Boeing B737-8 Max aircraft VT-MXA while operating as SG-331, from Chennai to Durgapur, had to return to Chennai due to engine issues last night. Read full story
51 couple get married in mass marriage in Assam
Mass marriage was organised in Gyan Dayini temple of Dibrugarh in Assam.
51 couples got married on the day of Akshaya Tritiya with joint efforts of Marwari Yuva Manch Dibrugarh & Dharma Jagran Coordination Department, says Ritu Kejriwal, Secretary, Dibrugarh Marwari Yuva Manch.
Mahua Moitra reacts to Rahul Gandhi's nightclub video
How on earth is it anybody’s business whether @RahulGandhi or anybody else is in nightclub or at wedding in private time? Sick @BJP trolls in charge should stick to doing what they do best- leading double lives with beer in teapots.
"How on earth is it anybody’s business whether @RahulGandhi or anybody else is in nightclub or at wedding in private time?," the Trinamool MP tweeted. Read full story
Jodhpur clashes: Heavy police presence, 97 people arrested so far
Amid heavy police presence all across the district, 97 people have been arrested so far in connection with incidents related to Jodhpur violence, informed police official on Tuesday. A curfew has been strictly enforced in the district.