Breaking news HIGHLIGHTS: Chamoli electrocution incident death toll rises to 16 ; rain alert in Himachal
Jul 19, 2023 09:23 PM
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Jul 19, 2023 09:08 PM
PUBG love story: Major revelations in love affair of Seema Haider, Sachin Meena
PUBG love story: Major revelations in PUGB love story of Seema Haider and Sachin Meena, revealed that the Pakistani woman who illegally crossed the border and entered India via Nepal stayed with her Indian partner, Sachin Meena at a hotel in Nepal for almost a week
Jul 19, 2023 08:27 PM
Russian President’s Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says, "Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to participate in the BRICS summit via video conference. This will be full-fledged participation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the summit in person."
Jul 19, 2023 07:40 PM
Chamoli electrocution incident death toll rises to 16
Death toll in chamoli electrocution incident rises to 16, nine people injured. All victims were locals.
Jul 19, 2023 07:23 PM
Schedule for the Men's ODI Asia Cup 2023 announced
Jul 19, 2023 07:21 PM
New Director General of the Indian Coast Guard
Director General Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in Jan 1989.
He has undergone professional specialization in Gunnery and Weapons System at Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi and Electro-Optics Fire Control Solution course from United Kingdom. The Officer holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG
Jul 19, 2023 07:03 PM
Happy Birthday Roger Binny
Former Indian all-rounder Roger Binny, who is also the current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, turned 68
Jul 19, 2023 07:00 PM
Andhra Pradesh: Padmavathi Express coach derails at Tirupati railway station
A coach of Padmavathi Express, which did not have any passengers onboard, derailed at Tirupati railway station on Wednesday, officials said.
Jul 19, 2023 06:45 PM
Central Govt slashes price of tomatoes, know new price
Tomatoes get cheaper: In a major relief to consumers, the central government directed the marketing agencies-NAFED and NCCF – to sell tomatoes at Rs 70 per kg instead of Rs 80.
Jul 19, 2023 05:55 PM
Army officer killed, 3 soldiers injured in fire incident at Siachen glacier
Jul 19, 2023 05:54 PM
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has given suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 for 20th July
Jul 19, 2023 05:53 PM
31 Bills are likely to be taken up during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament
Jul 19, 2023 05:52 PM
Jul 19, 2023 04:42 PM
People injured due to electrocution at the under-construction Namami Gange project on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Chamoli have been brought to AIIMS Rishikesh by helicopter for treatment.
Jul 19, 2023 04:35 PM
Delhi couple thrashed for torturing their 10-yr-old domestic help
A couple was thrashed by a mob in Delhi's Dwarka for allegedly employing a 10-year-old girl as domestic help and torturing her. The video of the incident also went viral on social media.
A shocking video of the incident showed people thrashing the woman, who was still dressed in her pilot's uniform. As she cries for help, she is grabbed by her hair and hit by several women. She screams "sorry" at one point, but the abuse continues.
Jul 19, 2023 03:07 PM
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami left for Dehradun to visit the spot in Chamoli
Jul 19, 2023 02:48 PM
Uttarakhand: People injured due to electrocution at the under-construction Namami Gange project
Jul 19, 2023 02:27 PM
Water level of the Yamuna river crosses the danger mark at 205.60 meters
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Makeshift houses are submerged in the floodwater at Mayur Vihar as the water level of the Yamuna river crosses the danger mark at 205.60 meters, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)
Jul 19, 2023 02:00 PM
Maharashtra: High tide waves hit Mumbai's Marine Drive
IMD has issued a 'Red' alert for Palghar, and Raigad districts and an 'Orange' alert for Thane, Mumbai and Ratnagiri today.
Jul 19, 2023 01:49 PM
Eight killed in Jammu-Kashmir
Eight people were killed due to floods & landslides in the upper reaches of the Kathua district. A rescue operation was launched by police and local people: Kathua Police
Jul 19, 2023 01:43 PM
Gujarat: Streets flooded, cars submerged as heavy rain grips Gujarat
Jul 19, 2023 01:38 PM
Jul 19, 2023 01:20 PM
Uttarakhand: 4 cops among 15 electrocuted to death in Chamoli district
The death toll in the transformer explosion in Chamoli rose to 15. The deceased include 4 policemen.
Earlier, it was reported that 10 people died and several were injured after a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Chamoli district. Injured have been admitted to the district hospital: SP Chamoli Parmendra Doval
Jul 19, 2023 01:09 PM
Punjab government to buy new uniforms for School of Eminence students
Students in the School of Eminence, initiated by the Punjab government, will now receive funds to purchase uniforms. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced on his Twitter handle that the government will provide Rs 4000 per student for buying summer and winter uniforms.
Jul 19, 2023 01:09 PM
Health Ministry eases Covid-19 guidelines for international travellers to India
The earlier requirements for RT-PCR-based testing of a random 2% subset of international travellers to India, now stand dropped.
Jul 19, 2023 12:54 PM
A five-member TMC delegation reached Manipur to meet the affected people
Jul 19, 2023 12:24 PM
Delhi: Traffic normalises on roads near Red Fort
Days after severe waterlogging and flood conditions, vehicular movement on the road near the Red Fort returned to normalcy on Wednesday morning
Jul 19, 2023 12:19 PM
Five suspected terrorists planning blast held in Bengaluru
All five identified as Sayed Suhel, Umar, Janid, Mudasir, and Jahid, were accused in a 2017 murder case and were in Parappana Agrahara Central jail where they came in contact with terrorists: CCB officials
Jul 19, 2023 12:15 PM
Amid NDA vs I-N-D-I-A, BSP to not join any alliance
These parties don’t work for the welfare of the people. They have not done anything for Dalits, Muslims, and minorities. All are the same. When they come to power, they forget their promises. They have not fulfilled a single promise made to be the people. Be it Congress or be it BJP. This is the biggest reason why BSP has not joined hands with the opposition: Mayawati
Jul 19, 2023 12:14 PM
BSP to go solo in Lok Sabha elections 2024
"Congress party is forging an alliance with like-minded casteist and capitalist parties to come into power. BJP is also strengthening NDA...But their policies are anti-Dalit and anti-Muslim," said BSP chief Mayawati
Jul 19, 2023 12:12 PM
Jul 19, 2023 11:40 AM
Patiala faces flood-like situation as heavy rain causes choked sewerage lines and drains
Patiala, July 19: The city of Patiala and its neighboring areas experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday morning, resulting in a flood-like situation in numerous areas. The downpour caused significant problems as sewerage lines and drains became choked, leading to the flooding of many houses.
Jul 19, 2023 11:39 AM
SDRF teams on high alert as river water levels surge in Uttarakhand after torrential rains
"River Ganga is once again in spate as a result of constant rain that has been falling in the plains and hills of all of Uttarakhand for the past nine days, increasing the risk of flooding in the nearby areas. With the unexpected increase in the water level of river Ganga, there is a danger of flood in the coastal areas of Mayakund, Chandrabhaga, Chandreshwarnagar etc," said officials.
Jul 19, 2023 11:35 AM
J-K: 4 killed as several houses collapse after heavy rains in Kathua
Four people have been killed and several others are feared trapped after over half-a-dozen houses collapsed due to heavy rains in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. A rescue operation is underway in the affected villages of Bani tehsil.
Jul 19, 2023 11:26 AM
Two terrorists killed in J-K's Kupwara: Army
Jul 19, 2023 11:05 AM
Flood threat in Punjab's Gurdaspur as 2.60 lakh cusecs water released into Ujh River
In the wake of incessant rainfall in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh, rivers and streams have swelled, following which a significant increase in water levels has been reported. Consequently, authorities have released 2.60 lakh cusecs of water into the Ujh river, which passes through the Gurdaspur district in Punjab.
Jul 19, 2023 11:02 AM
Jul 19, 2023 10:04 AM
Heavy rain lashes Mumbai
Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Mumbai as the IMD issued orange alert for several areas of Maharashtra
Jul 19, 2023 09:54 AM
Uttar Pradesh: Water level of Yamuna River continues to increase in Agra
Jul 19, 2023 09:42 AM
Yamuna water level breaches danger mark again
The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi breached the danger mark again, less than 12 hours after it dropped below the threshold
Jul 19, 2023 09:37 AM
J&K: 2 migrant labourers injured in terror attack in Anantnag
Search operation by security forces underway. Further details awaited.
Jul 19, 2023 09:06 AM
J-K: NH-44 blocked, people advised to avoid travelling
NH-44 in Jammu and Kashmir has been blocked due to mud slush and shooting stones. Road clearance works are underway.
Jul 19, 2023 09:02 AM
Gujarat: NDRF team deployed in parts of state amid waterlogging, heavy rainfall
"One NDRF team each has been deployed in Gir Somnath, Kutch, Navsari, Valsad, Amreli and Rajkot districts of Gujarat in view of heavy rainfall today," NDRF said.
Jul 19, 2023 08:56 AM
Heavy rainfall likely parts of Maharashtra today
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Raigad and Pune, as well as an orange alert for Satara, Kohlapur, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Thane, and Mumbai.
Jul 19, 2023 08:49 AM
Yamuna's water level goes below danger mark
After days of flooding caused by the swollen Yamuna River, Delhi appears to see some improvement with the water level in the Yamuna dropping below the danger mark. The water level in Yamuna was recorded at 205.25 meters Wednesday morning.
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In a major and latest weather update, due to inclement weather, the new track to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir has been closed, and chopper service to the shrine has been suspended in the Reasi district on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, all government and private schools in J-K's Doda district will remain closed for students today. "In view of heavy rainfall, it has been decided that all Govt/Private schools in Doda district will remain closed for students today," DC Doda said.
Also, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Raigad and Pune, as well as an orange alert for Satara, Kohlapur, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Thane, and Mumbai.