Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Stood For Peace, Dialogue & Diplomacy In Russia-Ukraine Conflict, India Tells UNSC
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Sri Lankan media reporting that 4-time PM Ranil Wickremesinghe will take oath as new PM in few hours. He is the leader of United National Party, which governed till 2020.
Sri Lanka's Leader of Opposition, Sajith Premadasa writes an open letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that he is ready to assume the office of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Sajith is currently meeting with Parliamentary group in his Colombo office.
Tata Sons has appointed Campbell Wilson CEO and Managing Director of Air India.
Jharkhand government today suspended State Mining Secretary Pooja Singhal in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate had arrested Singhal on May 11, Wednesday fo alleged embezzlement of over Rs 18 crore MGNREGA funds in Khunti district of the state.
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant stay on a batch of petitions challenging the Centre’s decision to trade five percent of its shareholding in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court begins hearing petition seeking to open 22 closed doors in Taj Mahal
PM Modi is attending ‘Utkarsh Samaroh’ in Bharuch, Gujarat via video conferencing.
Prof Bhagirath Prasad Tripathi ‘Vagish Shastri’ made priceless contributions in making Sanskrit more popular among the youth using modern scientific methods. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the "dedication and compassion" of nurses on the occasion of International Nurses Day and acknowledged their "vital role" in keeping the planet healthy. Notably, May 12 is celebrated as International Nurses Day every year to mark the contribution of nurses across the globe. "Nurses play a vital role in keeping our planet healthy. Their dedication and compassion is exemplary. International Nurses Day is a day to reiterate our appreciation to all nursing staff for their exceptional work even in the most challenging of situations," the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
Rajasthan | Internet services have been restored in Bhilwara as the situation remains peaceful. I would like to assure the victim's family that action will be taken against the accused. Appeal to the public not to pay heed to rumours: DM Bhilwara
India reports 2,827 fresh cases, 3,230 recoveries, and 24 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total active cases are 19,067.
Sri Lanka | Curfew lifted for a few hours in Colombo. Yesterday, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he will appoint a new PM and cabinet this week.
Crime Branch of Delhi Police arrested one more accused namely Abdul alias Raja in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence case for allegedly inciting the crowd to violence, the police said
North Korea confirms its first-ever case of Covid and declares a "severe national emergency", with Kim Jong Un vowing to "eliminate" the virus, reports AFP
Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested an Indian Air Force jawan on charges of espionage. The name of the accused has been told as Devendra Sharma. There is a suspicion of the hand of Pak’s intelligence agency ISI in this whole work: Delhi Police
Manipur CM N Biren Singh kicked off the 12th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship 2022 at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal yesterday, May 11 The championship will continue till May 22.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the Global Covid Summit Today on invitation of US President Joe Biden. The meeting to be held virtually is aimed at addressing new COVID challenges and build a stronger global health security architecture.
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PM Modi To Participate In Second Global Covid Virtual Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Second Global Covid-19 Virtual Summit on May 12 through the digital medium. The meeting will be hosted by US President Joe Biden. The Ministry of External Affairs gave this information on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the ministry, Prime Minister Modi will participate in this meeting at the invitation of US President Biden.
At the summit, discussions will be held about new steps to deal with the challenges of the Covid epidemic and to create a strong global health security framework. According to the statement, in the inaugural session of this summit, the Prime Minister will address the theme 'Preventing Pandemic Fatigue and Prioritising Preparedness'.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India actively worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) in multi-level fora to strengthen and improve the global health security framework. Many countries are expected to participate in this summit.
Gyanvapi Mosque Survey: Varanasi Court To Deliver Order
A district court of Varanasi will deliver its verdict tomorrow i.e. on Thursday afternoon at 12 noon. Respondent Anjuman Arrangements Masajid Committee argued for 3 days on the demand for the removal of Advocate Commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra, after which the Civil Judge Senior Division Ravi Kumar Diwakar of Varanasi has reserved the decision on May 11. Now on May 12, it will be decided whether the Advocate Commissioner will remain in this matter or not.
"The court has reserved its order till 12 o'clock tomorrow. It is expected that tomorrow the court will give the next date for videography and also give a verdict on whether the commissioner will be changed or not," lawyer Shivam Gaur representing the Hindu side said.
Fresh Heatwave Spell In Delhi From Friday
A heatwave was predicted in Delhi from Sunday, but easterly winds blowing over the national capital under the influence of Cyclone Asani saved the city from it. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of a heatwave from Friday.
Mahesh Palawat, vice-president (meteorology and climate change), a private weather forecasting agency Skymet said, "Easterly winds prevailing in the region under the impact of Cyclone Asani are keeping the mercury in check. Though there won't be a steep rise in temperatures in Delhi over the next few days, the increase in humidity levels can cause discomfort," he said.
"Without the easterly winds, temperatures would have leaped to 46-47 degrees Celsius," he said.
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