News Highlights: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says war is 'gradually returning to Russia'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says war is 'gradually returning to Russia'

Uttarakhand: 11 passengers injured after a bus overturned in Haridwar

Kargil Heroes, Tornados, BSF soldiers, ex-soldiers, Veernaaris, participate in the ‘Ride With Soldiers’ rally event, to create awareness about the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Former Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on mechanical ventilation, hospital says 'status remains critical but stable'

Brij Bhushan calls for panel meeting to elect candidates for upcoming WFI polls

Outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh called panel meeting today for deciding the roles of his panel members in upcoming WFI elections, to be held on August 12.

PM Modi to visit Pune on August 1

PM Modi to visit Pune on August 1 where he will perform puja at Dagdusheth temple, lay the foundation stone of various development projects and will be conferred Lokmanya Tilak National Award: Prime Minister's Office.

Fire breaks out in shoe factory in Delhi's Udyog Nagar

Fire breaks out in shoe factory in Delhi's Udyog Nagar, earlier today. Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Adityanath inaugurates Chief Minister’s Command and Control Centre in Lucknow

State's Legislative Assembly not just a building, temple for our democracy: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, speaking at the inauguration event said, "The building of any state Legislative Assembly is not just a building. This is a temple for our democracy. Sitting in this temple, we work only for public welfare. That is why, in the journey of 75 years of this democracy, through socio-economic development, we have taken the nation forward."

Himanta Biswa Sarma attends inaugural programme of the new building of state Legislative Assembly

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attends the inauguration programme of the new building of the State Lslative egiAssembly.

Fire breaks out at a plastic factory in South 24 Parganas in West Bengal. Several fire tenders reach spot

PM Modi announces 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour bravehearts of India

Fire breaks out in a footwear godown in Delhi's Uttam Nagar. Fire tenders at the spot

Fire breaks out in the engine of a Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) bus near Central Ground in Thane

This is a new strategy by militants to target innocent people: BJP leader Altaf Thakur on missing army leader in J&K

"This is a new strategy by militants to target innocent people, but we will find those responsible for kidnapping the Army soldier and they will be punished," says BJP leader Altaf Thakur as an Army soldier goes missing in J&K's Kulgam.

Darshan Marg built on the Ram Janmabhoomi path, set to be inaugurated in Ayodhya today

India set a record of destroying over 10 lakh kg of drugs worth over Rs 12,000 crore: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Pm Modi thanks US Government for returning Indian artefacts

Mann Ki Baat|Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "I would like to thank the US Government for returning this precious heritage to us. Even in 2016 and 2021, when I visited America, many artefacts were returned to India"

America has returned us over 100 rare and ancient artefacts: PM at Mann ki Baat

Mann Ki Baat|Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "A few days ago, there was a craze across social media, America has returned us over 100 rare and ancient artefacts. These artefacts returned to India are from 250 to 2500 years old. These rare things belong to different regions of the country"

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal listens to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Amritsar, Punjab

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath listens to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Lucknow

Mann Ki Baat | Prime Minister Nbased on the Puranas. These will be presented in Ujjain's Triveni Museum"arendra Modi says "I am happy that one such effort is going on in Ujjain these days. Here 18 painters from all over the country are making attractive p

Mann Ki Baat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "Recently, when I had gone to France, I met Charlotte Chopin who is a Yoga Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and she is more than 100 years old. She has been practising Yoga for the last 40 years. She credits he

Mann Ki Baat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "People from all over the world are coming to our pilgrimages. I came to know about two such American friends who came from California for Amarnath Yatra"

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and other BJP leaders listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Dehradun

Mann Ki Baat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "My dear countrymen, at present the holy month of 'Saawan' is going on. Along with worshipping Mahadev, 'Sawan' is associated with greenery and joy"

Mann Ki Baat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says "One such encouraging news has come in from Uttar Pradesh. A few days ago, in UP, a record of planting 30 crore trees in a single day has been made"

More than 60,000 Amrit Sarovars built during the ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav': PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says "More than 60,000 Amrit Sarovars built during the ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' are increasingly radiating their glow. Work on building over 50,000 Amrit Sarovars is also underway. The people of our country are making new efforts to conserve water"

Past few days have been full of worry and trouble due to natural calamities: PM Modi

During the 103rd episode of Mann Ki Baat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says "Past few days have been full of worry and trouble due to natural calamities. People had to suffer in many places due to many flooding rivers like Yamuna. Incidents of landslides have also occurred in hilly areas"

BJP national president JP Nadda and other BJP leaders listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Delhi

PM Modi addresses 'Mann Ki Baat'

Update: Fire at hospital in Ahmedabad; 125 patients evacuated, no casualty reported

Due to the renovation work underway at the hospital, several items stored in the basement caught fire and caused massive smoke, a fire official said. As per preliminary information, the fire broke out at around 4.30 am in the basement of Rajasthan Hospital, located in the city's Sahibaug area, Champavat said. "Fire fighting teams are working to control the blaze. Smoke continues to emanate from the basement of the hospital where the fire broke out," he said. "Nearly 125 patients have been evacuated and shifted to different hospitals as a precautionary measure," the police inspector said.

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Our semiconductor mission is about contributing to a global demand for trusted manufacturers

"Our semiconductor mission is not just about meeting domestic requirements, it is also about contributing to a global demand for trusted manufacturers," says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as he addresses the SemiconIndia Conference 2023.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to inaugurate the new building of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Dispur today

Counsel of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed in Umesh Pal murder case, has been arrested

The counsel of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed in Umesh Pal murder case, Advocate Vijay Mishra has been arrested by Prayagraj Police with the help of STF. The arrested has been made on the basis of the statement of Khan Saulat Hanif and mobile details: Uttar Pradesh Police

Fire breaks out in a shoe factory in Delhi's Udyog Nagar

Delhi | Fire breaks out in a shoe factory in Udyog Nagar. Fire tenders are present at the spot, fire fighting operations are underway. Details awaited

We have an ongoing critical mineral partnership with the other Quad partner Australia: EAM

"We also have an ongoing critical mineral partnership with the other Quad partner Australia," says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as he addresses the SemiconIndia Conference 2023.

India-Japan recently concluded a memorandum of cooperation on semiconductor supply chain partnership: EAM

"Japan is another significant partner in this particular domain. India-Japan recently concluded a memorandum of cooperation on semiconductor supply chain partnership," says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as he addresses the SemiconIndia Conference 2023.

CET- critical and emerging technology is an intrinsic element of the knowledge economy that is steadily unfolding: EAM

Addressing the SemiconIndia conference 2023, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says "...It (CET - critical and emerging technology) is an intrinsic element of the knowledge economy that is steadily unfolding...If the very nature of our economic and social activities undergo transformation as a result then it is not surprising that CET should now emerge as one of the most important metrics of power...Some of you would have heard the term 'chip war'..."

J&K: SIA team conducts raids at multiple locations in Poonch

J&K | State Investigation Agency (SIA) team conducts raids at multiple locations in Poonch in connection with drug peddler Rafiq Lala who was arrested four months back. Details awaited.

High Commission of India in Singapore tweets on the launch of PSLV rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites.

"India-Singapore space partnership marks another milestone with the launch of 7 Singaporean satellites," tweets High Commission of India in Singapore on the launch of PSLV rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites.

This collaboration between India & the US extends to new initiatives in additional domains: EAM

At SemiconIndia Conference 2023, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "This collaboration today (between India and the US) extends to new initiatives in additional domains and can be expected to grow steadily in the times to come. We see that, for example, in space where India signing the Artemis Accords and promoting stronger NASA-ISRO collaboration is a sign of the times to come..."

Barcelona sell Nico Gonzalez to FC Porto for 8.5 million euros

One injured in Ukraine drone attack in Moscow: City Mayor

India's entry as the latest member of Mineral Security Partnership is surely worth noting: EAM

At SemiconIndiaConference2023, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "India's entry as the latest member of Mineral Security Partnership is surely worth noting, given the importance of diversifying and securing supply chains in that area...Even as India's 5G rollout unfolds and starts to gather momentum, it is noteworthy to seek Bharat 6G and American NexG alliance co-lead research..."

IAF moves LCA Tejas jets to Kashmir for flying experience in valley

During PM's ecent visit to the US, semiconductors were also the focus of talks with President Biden and his team: EAM

"During PM Modi's recent visit to the US, semiconductors were also the focus of talks with President Biden and his team. The two leaders shared a technology round table," says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at SemiconIndia Conference 2023.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses the SemiconIndia Conference 2023

Efforts are underway to control the fire that broke out in the basement of Rajasthan Hospital, located in Gujarat's Ahmedabad earlier today; multiple fire tenders are on the spot

Karnataka | Four people died as their car fell in Vishweshwaraya Canal near Gamanahalli in Mandya

Karnataka | Four people died as their car fell in Vishweshwaraya Canal near Gamanahalli in Mandya. They were all returning after inviting guests to an event at their home. Case registered at Arakere Police Station: Mandya SP N Yatish

Delhi Police inspector died after his car was hit by a truck from behind on Rohtak Road, near Madipur metro station

Delhi | A Delhi Police inspector died after his car was hit by a truck from behind on Rohtak Road, near Madipur metro station. The car had stopped due to some mechanical problem and the deceased was standing outside when his car was hit by the truck. The deceased has been identified as Inspector Jagbir Singh of Delhi Police, presently posted in the Security Unit. The truck driver left the truck and fled from the spot. Further investigation underway: Delhi Police

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel offers prayers at Shankheshwar Temple in Patan

Chhattisgarh: Raipur Police has organised a campaign 'Hello Raipur' against drug addiction. This is organised with the motive to increase awareness among the youth: Ratan Lal Dangi, IG, Raipur

Security forces launch a search operation for a missing Army soldier in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

Tiger population in Dudhwa national park rises to 135 from 82: Official

Fire breaks out at Ahmedabad hospital; 100 patients evacuated

A fire broke out in the basement of a multi-storey hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Sunday, following which around 100 patients were evacuated from the facility as a precautionary measure, officials said.As per preliminary information, the fire broke out at around 4.30 am in the basement of Rajasthan Hospital, located in city's Sahibaug area, police said.

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Senate confirms Indian-American Nisha Biswal to serve as Dy CEO of US Finance agency

INDvsWI | 2nd ODI: West Indies beat India by six wickets to level the three-match ODI series to 1-1

Srinagar police arrested a hybrid terrorist linked with the proscribed terrorist outfit Al-Badr

J&K | Srinagar police arrested a hybrid terrorist linked with the proscribed terrorist outfit Al-Badr from the Batamaloo area of the city, on July 29. Incriminating materials along with arms & ammunition including a Pistol, 20 live rounds, and 2 magazines, recovered from his possession. Case registered and investigation underway: Kashmir Zone Police

Monsoon affects tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala-McLeodganj NH damaged

Godavari River flows above the danger mark at Telangana's Bhadrachalam

Telangana: Godavari River flows above the danger mark at Telangana's Bhadrachalam. Relief operations are being undertaken in the villages here and all district officials are on high alert

Uttarakhand | Badrinath Highway is blocked due to falling of stones from the hill ahead of Baba Ashram Karnprayag: Chamoli Police

Antony Blinken says US assistance to Niger is in "clear jeopardy" following military coup

ISRO launches its PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites from Sriharikota

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches its PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The mission is successfully accomplished. PSLV-C56 vehicle launched all seven satellites precisely into their intended orbits: Source: ISRO