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Delhi Weather Update: June Starts On A Cooler Note, Mercury Drops To 20.6 Degrees Celsius

Delhi's maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

`Public Will Not Fall For This`: BJP On Rajasthan CM`s Zero Power Bill Announcement

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday announced waiving charges for the first 100 units of electricity for all households irrespective of their total consumption per month.

Delhi Sees Its Coolest May In 36 Years, Excess Rainfall Brings Down Temperature

Delhi witnessed its coolest May in 36 years with excess rainfall bringing the average maximum temperature down to 36.8 degrees Celsius this time.  

India, China Hold In-Person Diplomatic Talks In Delhi, Discuss LAC Situation

India and China agreed to hold the 19th round of high-level military talks at an early date to achieve the objective of 'restoration of peace and tranquillity' in the border areas.

NCERT Drops References To Khalistan From Class 12th Textbook After SGPA`s Objection

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) had last month alleged that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) misrepresented historical details about Sikhs in its Class 12 political science textbook.

Two Killed, Four Injured As Uttarakhand Roadways Bus Veers Off Road In Haridwar

The accident occured on Najibabad Road near Haridwar's Chandi Chowk. The bus lost control and crashed 20 metres below the main road.

Delhi`s Primary Weather Station Sees No Heat Wave In Pre-Monsoon Season, First Time Since 2014

May is usually the hottest month in Delhi with a mean maximum temperature of 39.5 degrees Celsius, but saw below-normal temperatures and excess rain this time.

Wrestlers` Protest: `Why Can`t Daughters Get Justice`, Mallikarjun Kharge Asks Centre

Top Indian wrestlers including Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have been demanding the immediate removal and arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, against whom police has registered two FIRs for alleged sexual exploitation.

Forty Medical Colleges Lose Recognition For Flouting Norms, 100 More On Radar

The 40 medical colleges were reportedly not following standards set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) related to CCTV cameras and Aadhaar-linked biometric attendance procedures.

Gurugram Man Seen Drinking, Doing Push-Ups On Top Of Moving Car; Cops Issue Challan

The man who was seen drinking, dancing and doing push-ups on top of a moving car in Gurugram was detained and police slapped a fine of Rs 6,500 on the owner of the car.

Rahul Gandhi Arrives In San Francisco As Part Of His 10-Day US Tour

As part of his itinerary, Rahul Gandhi will meet the Indian diaspora, address a lecture at California's Stanford University and interact with the lawmakers and think tanks in Washington DC as part of his US visit.

Can Universities Refuse Maternity Leave To Students? Delhi High Court Says This

The observation was made as the court set aside an order passed by Chaudhary Charan Singh University refusing to grant maternity leave to its M.Ed student.

Won`t Tolerate Hate Politics Or Allow Moral Policing, Says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Those who take the law into their hands and carry out communal riots will be punished according to the statute, he said.

Balu Dhanorkar, Congress` Lone MP From Maharashtra, Dies Aged 47

Balu Dhanorkar, the Congress' lone Lok Sabha member from Maharashtra, was admitted to a Nagpur hospital last week for the treatment of kidney stones.

Migrant Worker Shot Dead By Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir`s Anantnag, Probe On

This is the first attack on a non-Kashmiri worker this year. Last year, several non-locals and Kashmiri Pandits were targeted and killed in the Kashmir valley.

Non-Muslim Worker Shot Dead By LeT Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir`s Anantnag

Police officials informed that the injured was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, adding that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting In Manipur Over Violence In State

The meeting aimed at assessing the situation in Manipur and plan further steps to restore normalcy there.

Karnataka Cabinet: Siddaramaiah Keeps Finance, Shivakumar Gets Bengaluru Development- Check Full List

Before the upcoming BBMP elections, Shivakumar got the crucial Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development portfolios.

`Would Be Better If Everyone Was Involved`: Pawar On New Parliament Inauguration

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building on Sunday amid a boycott by 21 opposition parties.

Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi-NCR, IMD Predicts More Showers Ahead

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Sunday said light to moderate spells of rain coupled with thunderstorms and gusty winds are very likely to occur in Delhi in the next 24 hours.

Sengol `Bent` The Very First Day: Tamil Nadu CM After Cops Detain Wrestlers

Delhi Police on Sunday detained wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia for violation of law and order after they breached the security cordon while trying to move towards the new Parliament building for a planned women's 'Mahapanchayat'.

`Mann Ki Baat`: PM Modi Urges People To Visit Museums, Share Experiences

Highlighting the International Museum Expo recently organised in India, PM Modi stated that it showcased the specialties of over 1,200 museums from around the world.

Police Detain Protesting Wrestlers As They March Towards New Parliament

There has been heightened security at the borders of Delhi and neighbouring states and many protestors were to join the wrestlers for the Mahapanchayat.

RJD Compares New Parliament Design With Coffin; BJP, Owaisi Hit Back

RJD leader Shakti Yadav while speaking to ANI said, "PM Modi has buried democracy. The coffin has been posted as Modi has ensured the death of democracy." 

`No More A King`: Congress Leader Slams Shah Rukh Khan For Praising New Parliament

The new Parliament building has received praise from leaders and celebrities from across the quarters. Actors Shah Rukh Khan also praised the new Parliament for its magnificence.

PM Modi Dedicates New Parliament House To The Nation

PM Modi then along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Cabinet ministers attended a `Sarva-dharma` (all-religious) prayer ceremony at the new Parliament building. 

Watch Live TV Coverage Of New Parliament Inauguration

The new Parliament building equipped with state-of-the-art technology has been constructed in a record time.

Sengol Symbol Of Transfer Of power, But Was Kept As Walking Stick At Anand Bhawan: PM Modi

PM Modi said that the symbol of the transfer of power, Sengol, which was kept as a 'walking stick' in Prayagraj's Anand Bhavan will get its rightful place on Sunday.  

Karnataka Congress Govt Terminates Appointment Of Praveen Nettaru’s Wife

Nutan Kumari, wife of the murdered BJP Yuva Morcha leader, was offered a Group C post on contract basis in the office of former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Chief Ministers Of Opposition Ruled States Snub Niti Aayog Meet To Be Chaired By PM Modi

PM Modi will deliberate on issues related to health, skill development, women empowerment and infrastructure development, with an aim to make India a developed nation by 2047.

Jawaharlal Nehru Death Anniversary: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Pay Tributes

India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru died in year 1964 at the age of 74.

`Damn Impressive`: Amid Oppn Boycott, Omar Abdullah Heaps Praise For New Parliament

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah called the new Parliament building as a welcome addition and said it looks “pretty damn impressive”. 

Bengal Minister`s Vehicle Vandalised As Kurmi Protest Targets Abhishek`s Convoy

The incident happened in Salboni where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to attend a party programme on Saturday.

Sengol Row: Congress Hits Back At BJP Claiming `No Documented Evidence`

The 'Sengol' will be installed close to the Chair of the Lok Sabha speaker after the new Parliament building is inaugurated by Modi on May 28, an event 20 Opposition parties, including the Congress, are boycotting.

`9 Years Of Failure`: Congress Invokes Karnataka To Predict Modi Govt`s Rout In 2024

 Congress alleged that while PM Modi did not fulfil his promises, he put the country in trouble due to his ignorance.

Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot Takes `Intellectual Bankruptcy` Dig At Sachin Pilot Over Paper Leak Row

Amid the internal strife in Rajasthan Congress, CM Ashok Gehlot mocked Sachin Pilot for demanding compensation for affected paper leak candidates.

Rahul Gandhi`s Talk Show At Stanford University, Chat With Technocrats On May 31

According to reports, Rahul Gandhi will also participate in an NRI meet in San Francisco.

Vigilance Report On Delhi CM`s Bungalow Renovation Submitted To LG Saxena

The report said the then PWD minister had, in March 2020, proposed additional accommodation arrangements -- a drawing room, two meeting rooms and a dining room with a capacity of 24 people -- and the addition of an upper storey by remodelling the existing structure.

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion On Saturday; CM Siddaramaiah Likely To Get 24 More Ministers

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had met party General Secretaries K.C. Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala to discuss the cabinet expansion on Thursday.

Satyendar Jain Facing Breathing Issues, Shifted To Delhi`s LNJP Hospital: AAP

AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, who has been in Tihar Jail since May last year, was hospitalised and put on oxygen support on Thursday after he collapsed at the prison.

Ex-Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain Collapses In Tihar Jail`s Washroom, Hospitalised

Former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tripped in the bathroom of the hospital at Tihar jail No. 7 around 6 a.m. on Thursday, where he was under observation for general weakness. 

`Attacks On Pilgrimage Sites Not Acceptable`: PM Modi On Incidents Of Temple Vandalism In Australia

PM Narendra Modi also talked about India’s rising status in the world and how it is getting global respect and said that this confidence comes from having a clear majority and thanked the people for trusting his government.

Jagan Reddy`s Party To Attend New Parliament Inauguration By PM, Says `Boycotting Not In True Spirit Of Democracy`

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the new parliament building.

`We Care Even For Our Enemies`: PM Modi Attacks Opposition For Questioning Covid-19 Vaccine Export

Concluding his three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning arrived in Delhi and said, today the world wants to know what India is thinking. 

PM Modi Arrives At Delhi`s Palam Airport After Concluding Three-Nation Visit

The BJP National President JP Nadda along with  Minister of State (MoS) External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Union Minister Harsh Vardhan and Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri was present at Palam airport in Delhi to receive PM Narendra Modi. 

Indian-Origin Man Arrested For Crashing Truck Near White House To `Kill` Joe Biden

After the crash, 19 year old Indian origin man Sai Vashith Kandula exited the truck with a Nazi flag and started shouting. He said he was there to take over the government and wanted to kill President Joe Biden.

UPSC Result 2023: Meet Mayur Hazarika, The Doctor From Assam Who Secured Fifth Rank

UPSC Result 2023: Mayur Hazarika, a doctor from Assam's Tezpur, hopes to join the Indian Foreign Service.

UPSC Result 2023: CSE 2022 Rank 2 Holder Garima Lohia Lists Success Mantra

UPSC Result 2023: Garima Lohia, a graduate from Kirorimal College of Delhi University, secured the second rank in the civil services examination (CSE) 2022.

India `Most Critical` Partner To Counter China: US Lawmakers Ahead Of PM Modi`s State Visit

A group of US lawmakers on Tuesday called for extending an invitation to PM Narendra Modi to address a joint session of Congress during his upcoming state visit.

UPSC Result 2023: Who Is Ishita Kishore, The DU Graduate Who Topped CSE 2022 In Third Attempt?

Ishita Kishore, had also been a national-level football player, achieved the first rank in the UPSC civil services examination (CSE) 2022.