News Highlights: Mumbai-Delhi flight diverted to Jaipur due to bad weather in Delhi

Around 9:15 pm today, a car crashed into gates of Downing Street in London. As former Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood took charge today as the new CBI director, Karnataka also got a new DGP in Dr Alok Mohan. In the afternoon, The Indian Navy announced that it had achieved another historic milestone by undertaking the maiden night landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant. Also, the NIA today raided 2 locations in Uttar Pradesh and Bhopal in terror funding case involving a Bangladesh terror outfit. Earlier in the day, PM Modi flagged off Dehradun to Delhi Vande Bharat Express train. Stay tuned, for more live updates from India and around the world only with DH!

UP CM Adityanath visits construction site of Maa Shakumbhari Devi University in Saharanpur, warns of strict action for slow pace of construction

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath visits construction site of Maa Shakumbhari Devi University in Saharanpur, warns of strict action against contractor for slow pace of work, reports PTI

Mumbai-Delhi flight diverted to Jaipur due to bad weather in Delhi

Flight UK996 from Mumbai to Delhi diverted to Jaipur due to bad weather at Delhi airport, says Vistara. Delhi witnessed a sudden weather change with rain and lightning today. (ANI)

SGPC delegation to visit Delhi on May 29 to support protesting wrestlers

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee says delegation of apex religious body of Sikhs will visit Delhi on May 29 to support wrestlers who are protesting against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar

Car crashes into gates of Downing Street in London, one arrested

A car has collided with the front gates of Downing Street, where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office and residence is based; driver arrested, reports Reuters

National Tiger Conservation Authority constitutes Cheetah Project Steering Committee with Dr Rajesh Gopal as chairman

Dr Alok Mohan takes charge as Karnataka DGP

As former Karnataka DGP took charge as the new CBI director, Karnataka also got a new DGP in Dr Alok Mohan.

While taking charge he told ANI, "We held a meeting with Bengaluru city police today where all officers of rank DCP and above were present. We aim to make Bengaluru drug-free. There will be zero tolerance towards rowdy activities. No illegal activities will be allowed at any place in the city."

In next three to four years, railway tracks will be upgraded to support maximum speed of 160 kmph of Vande Bharat trains: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

While talking toPTIRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that in the next three to four years, railway tracks will be upgraded to support maximum speed of 160 kmph of Vande Bharat trains. He also said that there are three formats of Vande Bharat. Vande Metro for less than 100 kilometres, Vande Chair Car for 100-550 kilometres and Vande Sleepers for journey beyond 550 kilometres. These three formats will be ready by February-March (next year).

3 killed, 1 injured in shooting and stabbing incident in Japan

In a shocking incident in rural Japan, three people were killed and one injured in a shooting and stabbing incident, with the perpetrator having barricaded himself inside a building, Reuters reported citing Japan's media.

Former DGP of Karnataka Praveen Sood formally takes over as Director of Central Bureau of Investigation today

Amit Shah lays foundation stone of National Forensic Sciences University's campus in Guwahati

Tomorrow is a landmark day for Kanpur, says Scindia on inauguration of new terminal building at Kanpur Airport on Friday

Indian Navy undertakes the maiden night landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant

NIA raids 2 locations in Uttar Pradesh in Bhopal terror funding case involving Bangladesh terror outfit

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at two locations in Uttar Pradesh in the Bhopal terror funding case involving the proscribed organization, JMB (Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen, Bangladesh).The raids were aimed at exposing further links and conspiracies of the 10 already arrested accused and charge-sheeted in the case by NIA Court, Bhopal. Six of the arrested accused are Bangladeshi nationals and are active JMB cadres

Need to preserve cultural identity of ST communities, says President Murmu in Jharkhand

Tribal women should come forward to reap benefits of governmentschemes, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday at Jharkhand's Khunti. She also said that there is a need to preserve cultural identity of ST communities.

Massive blaze in 7-storied building in Australia's Sydney, fire spreading to several buildings

Anna University temporarily suspends admission to various Tamil, English medium undergraduate degree programs

Tamil Nadu's Anna University has temporarily suspended admission to various Tamil and English medium undergraduate degree programs in constituent colleges of the University with effect from the academic year 2023-2024.

India being watched with great hope, world wants to understand our essence, says PM Modi

Uttarakhand is getting its first Vande Bharat Express today from Dehradun to Delhi. This Express will reduce the travelling time of the people. India is being watched with great hope. The world wants to come to India to see India, and to understand the essence of India, in such a situation there are excellent opportunities for states like Uttarakhand. Vande Bharat train is also going to help Uttarakhand in taking full advantage of this opportunity, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express between Dehradun and Delhi

Preparations under way at Dehradun Railway Station as PM Modi is set to flag off Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat

India has recorded 535 new Covid-19 infections, count of active cases now stands at 6,168, the Union Health Ministry announced

India records 535 new COVID-19 infections, count of active cases now stands at 6,168. Death toll increases to 5,31,854, tally of infections 4,49,88,426, saysUnion Health Ministry

Woman jumps to death into Sabarmati riverfront after being harassed by in-laws, husband

Sangita Lakhra, a native of Rajasthan, died by suicide by jumping into Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad after being constantly taunted & harassed by her in-laws after her husband, Vishnu's death. FIR registered against five of her in-laws.

'The Creator - Sarjanhar' producer says not scared of any threat over right wing groups protesting against film

Modi says Sydney event attended by PM and Oppn parties, calls it 'strength of democracy'

In an apparent dig at the Opposiiton parties who are boycotting the opening of the new Parliament building, PM said that during his Sydney visit, the Indian diaspora event was not only attended by the Australian PM but also by former PM, MPs from opposition parties, and the ruling party. "This is the strength of democracy," Modi said.

World is eager to listen to India, agrees when I say attack on our pilgrimage sites unacceptable: Modi

I want to tell you that when speaking about the culture and great tradition of India, never get immersed in slavery mentality, speak with courage. The world is eager to listen. The world agrees with me when I say that attack on our pilgrimage sites is not acceptable, said PM Modi.

'We care even for our enemies, says Modi as he addresses supporters in Delhi

PM Modi, while addressing his supporters after touching down at Delhi said that when asked by people as to why he gave vaccines to the world, he says it is becase 'this is the land of Buddha, Gandhi. We care even for our enemies'.

"Today the world wants to know what India is thinking," PM said.

PM Modi greeted by BJP workers and supporters gathered outside Delhi's Palam airport as he returns from his 3-nation visit

Bajrang Dal members protested outside movie theatre in Ahmedabad, alleging the upcoming film 'The Creator-Sarjanhar' promotes the idea of 'love jihad'

Major fire breaks out at furniture warehouse in Bhawani Peth area of Pune

PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat Express between Delhi and Dehradun today

More than 19 kg of Methamphetamine tablets seized in Aizawl

Mizoram police and Assam Rifles have seized more than 19 kg of Methamphetamine tablets from Aizawl and arrested a person in connection with it, a police official said on Wednesday.

President Murmu urges Centre, CJI to ensure implementation of court orders

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday asked the central government and the chief justice as well as other stakeholders to devise a system to deal with cases where the court verdict in not implemented.

The President while inaugurating the new building of the Jharkhand High Court here said the authorities have to ensure that people get justice in the true sense.

"Chief Justice of India Justice (Dr D Y Chandrachud) and Union Law Minister (Arjun Ram Meghwal) and many senior judges are here. They should devise a system to deal with cases where the (court) verdicts are not implemented," Murmu said.