J&K has always been the center of knowledge, wisdom & breathtaking landscape. For 30 years this land of peacefulness had to suffer from state-sponsored terrorism by our neighbouring country. However, PM Modi brought development schemes that empowered the state. J&K is now open to a new era that is open to growth, peace and development. Today J&K stands as one of the developed states in the country
– LG Manoj Sinha at the third G20 tourism working group meeting
10:52 AM
Third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting
J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Dr Jitendra Singh and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant participate in the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting underway in Srinagar. This is the second day of the 3-day meeting.
10:50 AM
India’s active Covid caseload drops to 7,104
Active Covid caseload in India fell on Tuesday to 7,104 from 7,623 a day ago, data released by Health ministry showed.During the past 24 hours, the country reported 405 new coronavirus infections.Total death toll rose to 5,31,843 with four deaths which includes one reconciled by Kerala, according to the data updated at 8 am on Tuesday.Total case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,87,339).Active cases now constitute 0.02 per cent of the total infections in the country. The latest national recovery rate has been recorded at 98.80 per cent, the data showed.
10:49 AM
Suicide case in Tihar Jail
An inmate allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at Tihar Jail in Delhi. Details awaited.
No Aaadhar Card, No official verified documents (OVD) required, no need to fill any form is the current instruction to all the branches of Punjab National Bank (PNB)
– Clarify PNB officials to ANI after old forms circulated online seeking additional personal information for exchanging Rs 2000 Currency Note
10:15 AM
Actor Aditya Singh Rajput death case
Oshiwara Police recorded statements of three people – his domestic help, private doctor and watchman. His mother has left from Delhi, for Mumbai. Investigation by Oshiwara Police is underway. His postmortem will be done around 11 am today and last rites will be performed today after consent of his family, said Mumbai Police.
10:12 AM
Spicejet aims to bring four of 25 grounded aircraft back into service by June 15
We talked a lot about how India and Australia could work better, encouraging creative subjects, particularly in University. He definitely has a creative element to himself…I think there are a lot of cultural crossovers in art as well as just culturally. There are a lot of similarities between our two countries, which is beautiful
– noted artist Danielle Mate after meeting PM Modi in Sydney, Australia
India’s ability to do world-class Science has become just an order of magnitude higher because India is investing in its Science and scientists to give them equipment and the ability to ask questions on the edge. PM Modi is certainly one of the most visible leaders that India has had in my lifetime
– Nobel laureate Brian Paul Schmidt after meeting PM Narendra Modi in Sydney, Australia
The Prime Minister is such an incredible man. I feel very lucky to have met him and I can see that he really cares about the country and the vision. The PM is an incredible influencer and I think coming from humble beginnings and standing up as this leader in the country – he has done such incredible work
– celebrity chef & restaurateur Sarah Todd after meeting PM Modi in Sydney, Australia
We spoke about something that he and I both have a great passion for, which is sanitation. The ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ in India – Mr Modi is the number 1 changemaker in the sanitation space globally. Absolutely no.1, no one comes close
– ‘Toilet Warrior’ Mark Balla after meeting PM Modi in Sydney, Australia
09:57 AM
Bus-truck collision in Maharashtra
Six persons killed, 10 injured in bus-truck collision in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, police reported.
09:33 AM
Sensex vs Nifty
Sensex climbs 187.61 points to 62,151.29 in early trade; Nifty advances 69.35 points to 18,383.75
09:32 AM
Rupee vs US Dollar
Rupee rises 2 paise to 82.82 against US dollar in early trade
09:26 AM
Maharashtra: Mumbai Police receives threat
Mumbai Police received a threat around 11 am on May 22, after a person posted a threatening message on Twitter, “I am gonna blast the Mumbai very soon.” The police have started investigating the concerned account. Further investigation into this matter is underway: Mumbai Police
09:21 AM
Kerala: Travancore Devaswom Board issues circular
Travancore Devaswom Board had issued an order on March 30 that except for temple rituals and festivals, the temple premises should not be used for any other purpose.
09:01 AM
The driver of a box truck was detained after crashing into security barriers on Lafayette Square near the White House, a US Secret Service spokesperson said (Reuters)
08:42 AM
G20 delegates enjoy Shikara boat ride in Srinagar
The G20 delegates on Monday enjoyed the famous Shikara boat ride in Srinagar’s Dal Lake on the first day of the third Tourism Working Group meeting.
08:17 AM
Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target. This maiden endeavour showcases Indian Navy’s Future Proof Combat Readiness and commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Navy
07:27 AM
PM Modi kickstarts Sydney visit, meets Australian CEOs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Australia on Tuesday met the Executive Chairman of Fortescue Future Industries, an Australia-based Green energy and technology firm.John Andrew Henry Forrest AO, nicknamed Twiggy, is an Australian businessman. He is best known as the former CEO (and current non-executive chairman) of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and has other interests in the mining industry and in cattle stations.
07:04 AM
Russia has been the aggressor in this war: US on Ukraine conflict
Stressing the fact that the United States does not approve of the use of Western weapons to strike Russian territory, the State Department Spokesperson said on Monday that it is important to remind everyone that, of course, it was Russia that started this war.
It was me who sent him (Rahul Gandhi) from UP to Wayanad. When he was MP there, 80% of people had no electricity, no fire station, no medical college, no KV school. Once he left, all these facilities became possible. If he stays here (in Wayanad), it will also meet the same fate as Amethi. So, you have to ensure that he does not remain here
– Union Minister Smriti Irani
06:27 AM
Amritsar: BSF shot down a Pakistani drone carrying narcotics
Troops of Border Security Force shot down a Pakistani drone carrying narcotics along the international border in Punjab’s Amritsar, said a BSF official.The official said that two packets suspected to be heroin have been seized during the search.
06:26 AM
Amazon founder engaged to girlfriend Lauren Sanchez
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez are now engaged, Page Six reported citing sources.The couple are currently in France for the Cannes Film Festival where they have been attending the star-studded party circuit.Rumours have been spreading for months that the couple is all set to tie the knot, mostly due to speculation about a massive heart-shaped ring Sanchez wore, as per Page Six.Bezos and Lauren, a former broadcast journalist, started dating each other in 2018.
06:25 AM
TikTok files suit to stop ban in US State of Montana
TikTok on Monday filed a lawsuit in a US federal court to prevent Montana from outright banning the video-sharing social media app, The Washington Post reported.TikTok said in the lawsuit that the unprecedented prohibition, which is scheduled to go into effect in 2024, violates the constitutionally guaranteed right to free expression.The well-known video app TikTok filed a lawsuit against Montana on Monday, claiming that the country’s First Amendment right to free speech will be violated by the state’s new law prohibiting the app nationwide, reported The Washington Post.
The condition of West Bengal is worse than that of Ukraine. There is not as much explosion happening in Ukraine as it is happening in Bengal
– West Bengal LoP and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari
06:24 AM
