An earthquake of magnitude 2.4 on the Richter scale hit the Rohini area in Delhi at 9:54 pm today: National Center for Seismology
Sanjeet (91 kg) wins gold medal at Asian Boxing Championship in Dubai
A combined team of SDRF, ITBP, Revenue & irrigation departments completed inspection of Rishiganga lake and glacier
China strengthening infrastructure in India's border area aligning with Tibet
Amir Panghal loses in final of Asian Boxing Championship
Uttarakhand to see heavy rainfall in some districts from June 1
Heavy rainfall expected in Dehradun, Bageshwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh, on June 1. Light to moderate rain likely to occur across the state, snowfall predicted in the upper areas along with thunder and lightning in the mountainous areas, the Uttarakhand Meteorological Centre said.
A portion of the National Highway-415, collapses after heavy rainfall, in Arunachal Pradesh
Central Vista: Heritage buildings will not be demolished, assures Puri
Dismissing concerns over the fate of heritage buildings due to the redevelopment of Central Vista, Union Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Puri on Monday said no such buildings will be demolished.
Foodgrains production is expected to be at record levels in this year and coming year given the normal monsoon: CEA K V Subramanian
Ministry of Defence notifies ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’ of 108 items to promote self-reliance & defence exportsems to promote self-reliance & defence exports
Show-cause notice being served to West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay for failing to report to the Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT)
Government of Jharkhand extends ban on 11 brands of Pan Masala for the next one year.
The momentum of GDP growth has been affected by the second wave: Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian
Heavy rains and winds in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
GDP growth for FY 20-21 at -7.3% as compared to 4.0 percent in 2019-20
India as the current BRICS Chair will convene the standalone meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/ International Relations on June 1
Uddhav Thackeray flagged off trial run of Mumbai Metro
Time to define sedition law, its application on media: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday said it is time the penal provision related to sedition was defined and interpreted particularly with regard to its application on the media in view of freedom of the press.
India's fiscal deficit stands at 9.3% of GDP for FY21
India's fiscal deficit for 2020-21 was at 9.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), lower than 9.5 per cent estimated by the Finance Ministry in the revised Budget estimates, according to the CGA data.
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All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers for April 2021 increased to 120.1 points: Ministry of Labour & Employment
No heatwave this year due to two cyclones, says IMD
Southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala by June 3, with heavy rainfall expected on 2nd & 3rd June. Delhi NCR witnessed thunderstorm yesterday, likely to continue for next 2-3 days. There would be no heatwave this year due to two back-to-back cyclones, saidRK Jenamani, senior scientist, IMD
Aligarh Hooch tragedy: 17 arrested in 48 hours
In the Aligarh hooch tragedy, police have apprehended 17 people have been, including 2 masterminds, in 48 hours. A factory was raided by police and magistrate. Wrappers, bottles and other items were seized in the raid. Interrogation is on, saysSSP Kalanidhi Naithani
Haryana Police arrested two people in connection with liquor smuggling; a consignment of 500 cases of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) seized from a container truck seized, in Fatehabad
Sensex rallies 514.56 points to end at 51,937.44; Nifty surges 147.15 points to record 15,582.80
Zidane says quit Real Madrid because of club's lack 'faith'
"I'm leaving because I feel the club no longer has the faith in me I need, nor the support to build something in the medium or long term," the Frenchman wrote in the letter published in the sports daily AS.
Juhi Chawla files lawsuit in Delhi High Court against implementation of 5G in India
China says each couple can have three children, in change of policy
Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C N Ashwathnarayan says that the state is today equipped to handle any Covid wave now and in the future.
Maoist killed in gunfight with forces in Jharkhand's Gumla
A Maoist was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Monday, a senior police officer said.
The operation is still underway, Additional Director General (Operations) RK Mallick told PTI.
Twitter has to comply with new IT rules for digital media, says HC
Twitter has to comply with the new Information Technology Rules for digital media if they have not been stayed, the Delhi High Court said on Monday.
Six more bodies found floating in Ganga in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur
Six more bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims were found floating in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Monday.
Policy makers must have ears on ground, there is digital divide: SC to Centre on mandatory registration on CoWIN app.
Complaint filed against Twitter for violating POCSO Act
An FIR has been filed against Twitter for providing misinformation and violating POCSO Act. We've written to Centre that children shouldn't be given access to Twitter till the platform isn't safe for them, says Chairman, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Not the time to fight with state governments: Kejriwal on Bengal chief secy transfer
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that this was not the time to fight with state governments, but to confront the coronavirus pandemic together.
Rupee climbs 17 paise to close at 72.60 against dollar
The rupee strengthened by 17 paise to end at 72.60 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking positive domestic equities.
Delhi High Court declines stay on Central Vista construction
Delhi High Court declines stay on construction activities related to the Central Vista Redevelopment Project in view of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. It says project is of national importance and imposes Rs one lakh cost on the petitioner.
Bengal govt will not release Chief Secretary for Central duty, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the state government will not release Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay for Central duty as he is needed for Covid-19 management in the state.
Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution to call back Lakshadweep administrator
The resolution also calls for the Centre's intervention in the Lakshadweep issue.
Oil prices climb as demand to outstrip supply in H2
Oil prices climbed in early Asian trade on Monday, underpinned by the bright outlook for fuel demand growth in the next quarter, while investors looked ahead to the OPEC+ meeting this week for supply guidance.
Pinarayi Vijayan presents resolutions in Kerala Assembly declaring solidarity with people of Lakshadweep
He said that the Centre should intervene in Lakshadweep and must ensure people's interest is protected and added that the administrator must be removed.
China officials talk down buoyant yuan as basket hits 5-year high
China's yuan climbed to a five-year top against a trade-weighted basket of currencies on Monday, exerting pressure on the country's exporters, even as officials continued to warn against excessive speculation.
No respite for consumers as fuel prices touch record highs yet again
In Delhi petrol is priced at Rs 94.23 per litre whilst diesel is Rs 85.15 a litre after the 16th hike in fuel prices in May.
Father Stan Swamy accused in Koregaon-Bhima case tests positive for Covid-19
He has been shifted to a hospital and is on oxygen support.
Ethnic groups from New England pledge to donate $1 million toward's India's Covid-19 fight
CONMEBOL suspends Copa America in Argentina
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Sunday it would no longer host the Copa America in Argentina, throwing the future of the troubled tournament into doubt just 13 days before it was due to kick off.
Centre offers loan guarantee for hospital oxygen plants
The Centre on Sunday announced a 100% guarantee cover for loans up to Rs 2 crore to hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and medical colleges for setting up on-site oxygen generation plants.