News Highlights: INS Teg joins Operation Kaveri; arrives at Port Sudan for stranded Indians

Here are all the latest news and updates from India and around the world with DH.

'Extremely saddened by passing away of former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal, he was a colossal figure of Indian politics': PM Narendra Modi

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe welcomes first baby with partner Erin Darke

Shiromani Akali Dal leader and five-time Punjab Parkash Singh Badal dies aged 95

The veteran leader passed away in Mohali's Forti Hospital.

Two arrested in Mumbai for framing actor Chrisann Pereira in a drug case

The two individuals,Anthony Paul (32) andRajesh Damodar Bobate (42) had given the actress a memento with drugs hidden inside it. Both were arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch.

'We strongly request the Bihar Govt to reconsider its decision at the earliest': Central IAS Association on the release of Late G Krishnaiah murder convicts

A Special CBI court has given the agency to collect TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha's voice sample

Saha was arrested by the CBI in connection with the teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal.

Iconic American musician-actor Harry Belafonte passes away at 96

The singer's spokesperson revealed to The New York Times that his cause of death was congestive heart failure.

Arrest or surrender?: Punjab DGP clarifies Amritpal nab

DGP Gaurav Yadav, while speaking to mediapersons, stated clearly that Amritpal Singh was arrested. "There is nothing to revisit here. He surfaced as raids were done and pressure was built," he said.

Prasar Bharti to organise day-long 'Mann Ki Baat@100' conclave, VP Dhankhar set to inaugurate

(With PTI inputs)

Olympian Vinesh Phogat has said that some WFI officials are threatening female wrestlers and demanding that they withdraw their sexual harrasment complaints against WFI chief

"Their (complainants') family members are getting threats now. Their lives are in danger. Police must register the FIR & help the innocent people, If something happens to these complainants, Delhi Police & the govt will be responsible for it," the Olympian said to news agency IANS.

INS Teg joins Operation Kaveri; arrives at Port Sudan for stranded Indians

INS Teg is joining Operation Kaveri and has arrived at Port Sudan with food and other essential supplies for Indians stranded in the country.

Lucknow Super Giants' Mark Wood is set to miss the latter part of the IPL as he is set to attend the birth of his child

BCCI announces India squad for World Test Championship final vs Australia

NHRC issues notice to the West Bengal Government over handling of minor's corpse

The NHRC has asked for a report into the incident from the state's Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police within a period of six weeks.

Popular music-streaming platform Spotify passes the 500-million subscribers mark

Despite hitting the subscriber count milestone, Spotify has reported a wider first-quarter loss.

(With AFP inputs)

Delhi Police says an investigation has been launched after a drone was found near the home of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Lawrence Bishnoi is produced in a Naliya court by Gujarat police

The dreaded gangster has been sent to police custody for 14 days.

PM Modi talks about the work culture his government has created in the country

PM Modi hands over house keys to some of the benificiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

The PM is currently in Dadra and Nagar Haveli's Silvassa to inaugurate the NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute

Amritpal Singh was interrogated by officials of the Intelligence Bureau

Assam Police'sPrasant Kumar Bhuyan, the Inspector General (Law&Order) said to IANS,"All central investigation agencies, including IB & RAW, have officers posted in the state. Hence, it is not necessary that somebody from the national capital has to come to interrogate an inmate."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Dadra and nagar Haveli's Silasa

The prime minister will inaugurate theNAMO Medical Education & Research Institute in Silasa

WB's Kaliaganj police station has been set on fire by agitating locals protesting the rape-murder of a minor girl

Locals have clashed with police officials on a number of occasions since reports of this incidence surfaced.

University of East Anglia says poor AQI affected Indian babies' cognitive abilities

The UK-based university has revealed this new information after conducting a research with the Community Empowerment Lab in Lucknow.

788.57 grams of gold seized at Kochi airport

The customs department seized788.57 grams of gold from a passenger calledMK Hakkeem who was coming into the country from Doha. Hakkeem, a native ofPalakkad district, had hidden on his body three capsules of gold in compound form.

(With ANI inputs)

Woman heard in 'obscene' conversation with Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta claims her picture and voice have been edited into the clip

The woman is reportedly a leader of the National Students' Union of India.

WHO says 'huge biological risk' as Sudanese fighters occupy a lab

The central public laboratory, according to the WHO, has in store sample ofdiseases like polio and measles.

(With AFP inputs)

Joe Biden launches presidential campaign

US President Joe Biden has officially kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign. "Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours. That’s why I’m running for reelection as President of the United States," he said in a tweet.

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad announces state board results of 10th and 12th standards

The passing percentage of class 12 examinees is 75.52 per cent, while the the same for class 10 examinees is89.78 per cent. Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of the state, congratulated all students who passed their exams.

PM Modi opens up on the 100th episode of 'Mann ki Baat'

"This century of Mann Ki Baatis dedicated to the contributions of all the countrymen in building the nation,& to the sentiments of 'Shreshtha Bharat'!," the Prime Minister said about his radio show.

INS Sumedha leaves Port Sudan for Jeddah with 278 people on board

'The matter is in Supreme Court and the court will decide', says WFI chief Brij Bhushan on complaints against him

SC adjourns hearing on plea against scrapping 4% OBC reservation till May 9

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express from Thiruvananthapuram

Modi to flag off Vande Bharat Express in Thiruvananthapuram shortly

Seven women wrestlers move SC alleging non-registration of FIR on their sexual harassment charge

'Difficult to engage with neighbour who practices cross-border terrorism', says Jaishankar on Pakistan

I-T raid continues for second day at residence of DMK MLA MK Mohan

Doors of Kedarnath Dham open to pilgrims

Case registered against SP MLA Lucky Yadav and nine others for allegedly holding PWD contractor hostage, beating him and obstructing his work in UP's Jaunpur: Police