News Highlights: Delhi Police receives call about blast near Israel Embassy, Vinesh Phogat to return awardsDelhi Police say they have received a call about blast near Israel Embassy. Meanwhile, protests against Wrestling Federation of India continues as wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to return her Major Dhyan Chand honour and Arjuna Award. Track all the latest highlights from India and around the world with DH.
As of now, five flights got diverted to Jaipur from 8:30 am to 10:00 am due to weather conditions at Delhi airport
Airport sources to ANI
JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy accepted the invitation to participate in Ram Temple's 'consecration ceremony in Ayodhya
I have taken retirement from wrestling and now I have nothing to do with any activity. A new federation has been formed and they will look after the activities of the federation
Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
PM Modi attends the ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ celebration programme at Bharat Mandapam
Veer Baal Diwas reminds us of bravery, says PM Modi at Bharat Mandapam event
It is India's time now, we should live for the betterment of our country, says PM Modi
"Every target and dream is achievable by India. I have faith in the country's young people": PM Modi
Govt has cleared roadmap to fulfil dreams of India's youth, says PM Modi on Veer Baal Diwas
Instructed banks to give loans without any fear to the young, says PM Modi
Modi touts athletes and provisions for them in the country
His comments on Veer Baal Diwas come amid the row regarding new WFI chief which has seen many top wrestlers returning their awards
Govt is with you as a friend and companion, says Modi
PM Modi during the ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ celebration programme at Bharat Mandapam
The toss and start of the 1st Test between South Africa and India have been delayed due to wet patches on the outfield, says BCCI
Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with BJP national president J P Nadda visited and offered prayers at Gurudwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Kolkata on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas
Rajnath Singh arrives for INS Imphal commissioning ceremony
A significant addition to the naval fleet, Imphal is a state-of-the-art warship, designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by MDL, with significant contributions from the public and private sectors, including MSMEs, and DRDO.
The commissioning order of INS Imphal is being read out
INS Imphal has been commissioned
The commissioning of INS Imphal is an example of India becoming 'Atmanirbhar' in the defence sector. I am confident that commissioning of INS Imphal will strengthen India's naval powers, says Rajnath Singh
An interesting aspect of INS Imphal is that it has been conceptualised, designed and constructed in India, says Rajnath Singh
"Under PM Modi's rule, due importance has been given to Indian Navy" : Rajnath Singh
"Most important goods trade happens through the sea. From trade perspective, we are an Island country. It is important to improve global trade through the sea for us. Hence it is vital to have strong Naval presence": Rajnath Singh
INS Imphal showcases India's naval strength, says Rajnath Singh
"There has been turmoil lately in the Seafront. India will take strong action against any attacks": Rajnath Singh
Whosoever masterminded the attack, we will find them from the bottom of the sea
Rajnath Singh referring to the suspected drone attack on a merchant ship
Fire breaks out in Purna-Parli passenger train near Nanded, Maharashtra
Rajnath on INS Imphal
"The induction of 'INS Imphal' into the Indian Navy shows India's self-reliance in the defence sector. This reflects the commitment of MDL and Navy towards national security, and the hard work, and dedication of all stakeholders involved in its creation. I truly believe that the commissioning of INS Imphal will strengthen the Indian Navy," says Defence Minister Rajnath Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while speaking at the Commissioning Ceremony of ‘INS Imphal’
Train catches fire, situation under control
Fire broke out in an empty coach stationed in the Nanded maintenance yard. The fire was completely brought under control within 30 minutes of the incident and there was no damage to any other coaches: CPRO South Central Railways
Terrorists can't scare people of J&K: Sinha
At an event on 'Veer Bal Diwas' in Jammu, J&K LG Manoj Sinha says, "Terrorists can't scare the people of Jammu & Kashmir. The society needs to stand together against such people."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talks tough
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian government has taken serious cognisance of the recent attacks on merchant navy ships MV Chem Pluto and MV Sai Baba, and it will take strict action against those behind the attacks by finding them even from the "depths of seas."
Car falls into a river in MP, rescue operations on
A car fell into a river near Babiha Bridge in Mandla in Madhya Pradesh. Two people have been rescued. A rescue operation is underway to save the other two people.
India 91/3 at lunch
India fought back after losing three early wickets to reach 91 for three at lunch after being put into bat on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion.
Minor incident
In a minor incident, the tyre of a MiG-29K fighter aircraft burst at the Indian Naval air base INS Hansa while taxiing in Goa: Indian Navy officials
Taken precautionary measures against JN1: Karnataka Health Minister
“Out of the 60 cases that we sent for genome sequencing, 34 have come positive for JN1 variant. We've taken all the precautionary measures. Certain wards have been reserved for Covid patients in all hospitals and essential medicines are in stock for the next three months,” says Karnataka Health & Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.
Remand extended
A Delhi court has extends by two days, the custodial remand of three accused, arrested in a money laundering case related to Chinese smartphone maker Vivo and others.
3 workers die in Mumbai after inhaling toxic gas
Three workers have died after inhaling gas accumulated in storage chamber of fishing boat in Mumbai, according to police sources.
Courtesy call
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu call on PM Modi in Delhi
FIM inspects flood-affected areas in TN
Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman inspected the flood-affected areas in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi region.
Medicines worth Rs 80 lakhs seized from passengers at Delhi airport
CISF has detected a huge quantity of medicines worth approximately Rs 80 lakhs from two passengers at Delhi's IGI Airport.
RBI receives e-mail threat
In a shocking development, the Reserve Bank of India received an e-mail threatening about planting bombs at 11 places and sought the resignation of Finance Minister Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the apex bank’s Governor Shaktikanta Das.
India 176/7 at tea
KL Rahul is waging a lone battle with an unbeaten 39 after Kagiso Rabada's five-for as India crawled to 176 for seven on tea on the opening day of the first cricket Test against South Africa in Centurion.
Delhi Police alert
Delhi Police say they have received a call about blast near Israel Embassy, details awaited and search is on..
Vinesh Phogat to return awards
The protests against Wrestling Federation of India continues as wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to return her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna honour and Arjuna Award over 'lack of justice.'
Bad weather stops play
A spell of rain and fading light has stopped the play at Centurion. India are 208/8 with KL Rahul fighting a lone battle with an unbeaten 70.
India 208/8 at stumps
India close day 1 of the Centurion Test at 208 for 8 with KL Rahul unbeaten on 70.
Defence Minister to visit Rajouri on Wednesday
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said he will visit Jammu and Rajouri on Wednesday. The minister's visit comes following the death of four army personnel, two of them captain, during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district last week.