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June 30, 2024 6:26 PM

Delhi metro to open its phase 4 priority corridors by 2026, over 50 per cent work already done

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Sunday that it is rapidly advancing with its Phase 4 expansion, aiming to open all three priority corridors comprising 65 kilometers of new lines by 2026. In a post on X, DMRC said that over 50 pe...

June 28, 2024 10:45 PM

India’s coal production surges, import dependency declines

India, home to the world's fifth-largest coal reserves, has seen a significant boost in domestic coal production over the past decade, reducing its reliance on imports despite being the second-largest consumer of coal globally. Recent data reveals a...

June 28, 2024 10:02 PM

India rejects “deeply biased” US report on international religious freedom

The Indian government has strongly rejected the U.S. State Department's 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom, describing it as "deeply biased" and lacking in understanding of India's social dynamics. In a statement delivered during a weekl...

June 28, 2024 11:05 AM

One Dead After Roof Collapse at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 Due to Heavy Rains

In a tragic incident, one person has died following the collapse of a portion of the canopy at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 early on Friday morning. The collapse occurred due to heavy rains that hit the Delhi-NCR region. ADO Ravinder from Delhi Fire S...

June 27, 2024 10:48 AM

Heavy rainfall brings respite to Delhi residents from sweltering heat

Delhi and its adjoining areas received heavy rainfall on Thursday morning, bringing relief to the residents of the national capital from sweltering heat and humidity. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted cloudy skies and intermi...

June 26, 2024 10:47 PM

Excise Case: CBI gets 3 days remand of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was remanded to three days of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody by the Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday. Vacation Judge Amitabh Rawat granted the CBI's request for custodial interrogation until June 29...

June 26, 2024 10:07 PM

Heavy rainfall expected across India as monsoon advances

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country as the Southwest Monsoon continues its advance. Coastal Karnataka is at risk of extremely heavy rainfall today, prompting authoriti...

June 26, 2024 7:39 PM

“House will benefit greatly from his insights and experience”: PM Modi praises Om Birla’s re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla was re-elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, garnering widespread support and praise from top government officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On social media platform X, PM Modi said, "I would like to congratulate ...

June 25, 2024 9:57 PM

BJP and Congress issue three-line whips ahead of Lok Sabha speaker election

Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress have issued three-line whips to their respective Members of Parliament (MPs) to be present in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, June 26, from 11 a.m. onwards. This move comes ahead of...

June 25, 2024 6:00 PM

Rahul Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP with copy of Constitution in his hand

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was sworn in as a Member of Parliament from Raebareli on Tuesday, holding a copy of the Indian Constitution during the ceremony. He was part of the remaining MPs who took their oaths today after a total of 262 newly elec...

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