Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Navjot Sidhu To Meet Punjab CM To Discuss 'Revival' Of State's Economy
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime's Ukraine invasion in an unprovoked war of aggression against a sovereign country brings shame on Russia and the historic sacrifices of its people: G7 Leaders’ Statement released by White House
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said he will meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday to discuss the revival of the state's economy, days after he had called the CM a "younger brother" and an "honest man".
"Will meet CM @BhagwantMann tomorrow at 5:15 PM in Chandigarh to discuss matters regarding the revival of Punjab's economy . . . Punjab's Resurrection is only possible with an honest collective effort . . .," said Sidhu in a tweet on Sunday.
At around 1235 hrs, some info was received regarding 12471 Swaraj Express. A special halt was given at Dahanu Road RS at 13:10 hrs after passengers informed that a 20-yr-old girl went inside the washroom & did not come out for a long time: Western Railway CPRO informed, as reported by ANI.
The girl was found with a cloth around her neck, lying on the floor, as the train staff opened the latch. She was immediately sent to Dahanu Cottage Hospital. A further report is awaited.
60 feared dead after school bombed in eastern Ukraine, AFP reported the local governor as saying.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu calls for renewed thrust to implement reforms in the police force.
Maharashtra | Mumbai's Agripada Police Station has arrested a 70-year-old man for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl. Case registered under section 354 and POCSO Act, ANI reported.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will tour Assam on Monday and Tuesday during which he will visit the India-Bangladesh border, inaugurate the National Forensic Sciences University and attend the first-anniversary celebration of the Himanta Biswa Sarma government, PTI reported.
Both the trapped terrorists killed (in the Cheyan Devsar area of Kulgam). Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. Search is underway. Further details awaited: J&K Police
On the basis of a complaint of rape by a woman, Zero FIR has been registered at Sadar Bazaar Police station. The woman has alleged that a man raped her on the pretext of marriage. FIR to be transferred to Rajasthan for investigation: Delhi Police
National Day of Commemoration of the Victory on 8 May 1945, the end of second world war, was observed at the French War Memorial, today.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami along with his wife offers prayers at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.
Narcotics Control Bureau has busted an internet pharmacy operating out of Hyderabad that was allegedly involved in the diversion of pharma drugs from India to the USA, ANI reported. Rs 3.71 crores in cash-proceeds of drugs trafficking seized, & kingpin arrested; further investigation underway.
Department has received bills amounting to Rs 44,85,967 for the aircraft hired for the visit of CM Bhagwant Mann to Gujarat from 1st-3rd April: Public Information Officer, Department of Civil Aviation, Punjab Govt in response to an RTI query
Cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ is very likely to move northwestwards & intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm over east-central Bay of Bengal during next 24 hours. It is very likely to reach North Andhra Pradesh & Odisha coasts on May 10: IMD
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Maharashtra to inaugurate the permanent campus of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur, on Sunday, said a press release by President's Secretariat. The President will inaugurate the campus at 10:00 am on Sunday. "The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will visit Maharashtra tomorrow (May 8, 2022) to inaugurate the permanent campus of IIM Nagpur at Dahegaon Mauza, MIHA, Nagpur," said the statement. While IIM Nagpur tweeted, "Inauguration of IIM Nagpur New Campus at MIHAN at the hands of Hon. President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday, 8th May 2022, 10:00 AM. Hon'ble Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Nagpur Shri CP Gurnani will also be gracing the occasion." (ANI)
J&K | An encounter has started in the Cheyan, Devsar area of Kulgam. Police and Army on the job. Further details shall follow: Police
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Cyclone Asani Likely To Form Over Bay Of Bengal On May 8
The first cyclonic storm of the 2022 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Cyclone Asani, is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal on Sunday, May 8, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
On Saturday morning, a well-defined low-pressure region is centred over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the surrounding south Andaman Sea, according to the latest information.
Asani's presence and progress in the Bay of Bengal may generate isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for the next 24 hours, followed by just heavy showers.
As a result, islanders have been advised to avoid going into flood-prone regions, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands government has been directed to halt all fishing and tourism operations due to adverse sea conditions.
President Kovind To Inaugarate IIM Nagpur Campus On Sunday
Tomorrow, May 8, 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Maharashtra to inaugurate the permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, which was founded in 2015. The Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement on Saturday that Kovind will open the permanent campus of IIM Nagpur in Dahegaon in Nagpur on Sunday.
The opening of IIM Nagpur is set for 10 a.m. For security considerations, the institution has asked that guests be seated by 9 a.m.
"We are delighted to inform you that the Hon’ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, shall be inaugurating the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM-N) New Campus on May 8 at 10 AM at MIHAN Nagpur. For security reasons, kindly be seated by 9:00 am," IIM Nagpur tweeted.
India To begin BWF Thomas & Uber Cup 2022 Campaign On May 8
The Indian team will kick off their BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022 campaign on May 8, with the men's team facing Germany in their opening Group C match, and the women's team facing Canada later that day in Group D.
From May 8 to 15, the biennial international championship in Bangkok, Thailand, will showcase some of the world's top shuttlers in action.
It is the 32nd running of the Thomas Cup and the 29th edition of the Uber Cup, both of which date back to 1949 and 1957, respectively.
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