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Mowgli imprint as Seoni to become 1st railway station themed on Jungle Book
NEW DELHI: Seoni railway station in Madhya Pradesh is set to become the worlds first to be redeveloped around the theme of The Jungle Book and its popular character, Mowgli. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 103 stations, including Seoni, that have received makeovers under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, on Thursday. The station features eye-catching displays of Mowgli and other characters from the classic tale, designed to delight children and visitors alike. Statues of Jungle Book characters have been installed across the stations circulating areas. Executive Director (I&P) of the Ministry of Railways, Dileep Kumar, told this newspaper, One of the best curated is Seoni station under the Nagpur division in MP, which features a Jungle Book theme, and is dedicated to characters like Mowgli. This depiction will attract children and literature lovers, reflecting the rich culture of the Heart of India. Whats Mowglis link with Seoni? Kumar said, Mowgli was said to have roots in Seoni, where he grew up in the company of bheriyas (wolves). Nearly half the stations have been redeveloped drawing inspiration from local architectural landmarks, religious sites, and historical heritage. Kumar said the Orchha station in MP has been redeveloped and reimagined as Ram Katha Park. In Maharashtra, stations have been redeveloped with patriotic murals dedicated to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The Deshnok station has been redesigned along the lines of the Karni Mata temple. Telanganas Warangal station showcases the cultural essence of the Kakatiya dynasty through detailed wall artwork. The Govardhan station in UP offers vivid glimpses of Braj culture. After redevelopment, the Karamsad railway station in Gujarat has murals depicting the life of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Patel. Kumar said, One of the most fascinating is Dakor station in Gujarat, themed on the story of Lord Dwarkadhish, featuring a sculpture of him on a bullock cart. The Panagarh, Kalyani Ghosapara, and Joychandi Pahar stations have been rebuilt in West Bengal to reflect local cultural heritage while incorporating modern facilities. Joychandi Pahar in particular showcases exquisite local craftsmanship. The 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations in 86 districts across 18 states and Union Territories have been built at a cost of `1,100 crore, in addition to launching other development projects worth over `26,000 crore. The scheme targets redeveloping 1,300 stations.
Is Covid coming back? No need to panic, say docs
NEW DELHI: There is a surge in Covid-19 cases again, with Southeast Asia, especially Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand, reporting a spike. The surge comes more than five years after the WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. Why the surge? A cyclical viral illness flares up periodically after long, quiet periods. The main reason is the gradual decline in population-level immunity. Over time, antibody levels naturally wane a process known as immune contraction making people susceptible to reinfection. This is why even individuals with prior Covid-19 infection or vaccination may get infected again, said Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, former president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Cochin. Another reason is increased international travel, which allows viruses to move rapidly across borders and.The SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to undergo genetic changes, which help it evade the immune protection developed against earlier variants. These mutations make it easier for the virus to re-enter the human body by outsmarting prior immunity. No need to panic on Covid resurgence, says Director of Public Health Situation in Southeast Asia Singapore and Hong Kong are experiencing a significant resurgence of cases in May, driven primarily by the Omicron sub-variants LF.7 and NB.1.8. Singapore reported a 28% increase in cases from April 27 to May 3, 2025, with an estimated 14,200 cases compared to 11,100 the previous week. Hong Kong is experiencing its highest Covid-19 activity in a year, with test positivity rates rising from 6.21% four weeks before to 13.66% in the week ending May 10. Weekly cases increased from 972 to 1,042 in the week ending May 10, following a low of 33 cases in early March. Two COVID-19 deaths reported in Maharashtra since January, 52 patients under treatment Hong Kong reported 81 severe cases and 31 deaths in the week ending May 3, marking a one-year high. NB.1.8 is said to be triggering the surge. Originating in Hong Kong, it is driving the highest wave since mid-2023. In addition to Singapore and Hong Kong, China and Thailand are also reporting a surge. Indias situation The country saw a slight rise in Covid cases in May, but the figure did not even touch 300, so it is not a cause for concern, said Krishna Prasad, a health data analyst. While 93 cases were reported during the week of May 5-12, the number increased to 164 during the week of May 13-19. One death was reported from Kerala this week. In May, India reported 257 cases and one death, Prasad added. States like Kerala, Maharashtra, TN, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Delhi have reported slight rise in cases in May. Odisha government asks comorbid patients to be alert as Covid cases rise The authorities have said that 257 is very low, considering the countrys large population. And most cases are mild and do not require hospitalisation. Also, during this time, several seasonal upper respiratory viruses are circulating at the moment. Unlike earlier months, Covid-19 has re-emerged as one of the causes of fever and respiratory symptoms this season, said Dr Jayadevan. Cause for panic in India? There is no cause for panic. Covid-19 is no longer the destructive threat it once was. The severity of illness has significantly reduced since the emergence of the Omicron variant in late 2021. JN.1: the variant of interest The two variants LF.7 and NB.1.8 leading to the surge in Singapore and Hong Kong are descendants of JN.1 Omicron subvariant. While both variants exhibit immune-evasive properties, they do not appear to cause more severe diseases. JN.1 has been designated as a variant of interest, not yet a variant of concern. Will JN.1 cause a Covid-19 wave in India? The currently circulating variants will not trigger a Covid-19 wave in India, said Dr Jayadevan. India monitoring public health situation as Hong Kong, Singapore report surge in Covid-19 cases
Fuel rates are monitored across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and other key cities.
The 38-year-old Amol Parashar is currently dating 45-year-old Konkona Sen Sharma. The two were seen in an intimate scene in the 2020 Netflix film Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, and made their first public appearance together at the 2025 Prime Video web series Gram Chikitsalay this month.
India expels Pakistan high commission staffer; second case in a week
NEW DELHI, May 21 : India on Wednesday expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan high commission on charges of involvement in espionage, in the second such expulsion in a week, people familiar with the matter said. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the staffer at the Pakistan mission has been declared persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status and that he has been given 24 hours to leave India. The [] The post India expels Pakistan high commission staffer; second case in a week appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM: Going to Delhi to fight for TNs rights, not to bow to BJP
NSE CEO Chauhan meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
NEW DELHI, May 21 : National Stock Exchange MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan on Wednesday met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said the bourse is resolute to be an enabler and contributor to her vision and mission. In a post on social media platform X, the NSE chief expressed gratitude and unwavering support to the Finance Minister for her leadership and dedication to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Thank you for your time Honble FM @nsitharaman maam. Your steadfast [] The post NSE CEO Chauhan meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Domestic air passenger traffic grows 8 pc to 143.16 lakh in April
NEW DELHI, May 21: Indian airlines flew 143.6 lakh passengers on domestic routes in April, 8.45 per cent more as compared to the year-ago period, amid rising air traffic demand. In terms of domestic market share, IndiGo topped the list with 64.1 per cent of the pie, followed by Air India Group (27.2 per cent), Akasa Air (5 per cent) and SpiceJet (2.6 per cent), according to the latest data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Passengers carried [] The post Domestic air passenger traffic grows 8 pc to 143.16 lakh in April appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
26/11 attackers were killed but Pahalgam terrorists still free: Congress
NEW DELHI, May 21: The Congress on Wednesday said India got the support of countries following the 26/11 attack as the perpetrators were killed and one was arrested but after the Pahalgam attack, the government is sending diplomatic delegations abroad and preparing a dossier while the terrorists remain at large. Congress general secretary in-charge communications []
Savarkar, Malviya portraits to adorn Delhi Assembly walls
This historic decision reflects the Assemblys commitment to preserving and celebrating the legacy of these visionary leaders who played pivotal roles in shaping the nations moral, cultural, and intellectual foundations, said the Speaker
ISI spy ring planning a terror strike in Delhi dismantled, 2 in custody
Delhi rains: 2 killed, at least 11 injured; airport sees 13 flight diversions
12 flights were diverted to Jaipur and one international flight was diverted to Mumbai due to heavy rain and thunderstorm
Flight Operations Hit In Delhi Due To Bad Weather, 13 Flights Diverted
At least 13 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Wednesday due to heavy rain and thunderstorm.
MI rout DC to qualify for play-offs
Mumbai, May 21: Suryakumar Yadavs doughty 73 not out proved to be the difference as Mumbai Indians sealed the fourth and final play-off berth with a 59-run trouncing of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Suryakumars masterclass a 43-ball knock with seven fours and half a dozen sixes in adverse [] The post MI rout DC to qualify for play-offs appeared first on The Shillong Times .
750 pilgrims selected for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in Tibet
NEW DELHI: A total of 750 pilgrims have been selected through a computerised draw to take part in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in Tibet, which is set to resume this year after a five-year suspension. The yatras revival comes as India and China make cautious efforts to normalise relations following a prolonged military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The pilgrimage, which will run from June to August, is organised annually by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region. It had been suspended since 2020first due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and later due to rising tensions and a military face-off in eastern Ladakh. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh conducted the computerised draw on Wednesday, selecting 750 participants from a pool of 5,561 applicants4,024 men and 1,537 womenwho had registered online. The MEA said the selected pilgrims will travel in 15 batches of 50 people each. Five batches will proceed via the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, while ten batches will travel via the Nathu La route in Sikkim. Each group will be accompanied by two liaison officers. Both routes are now fully motorable and involve very little trekking, the ministry noted, adding that the pilgrims were selected through a fair, computer-generated, random, gender-balanced selection process. Selected individuals will be informed via SMS and email and can also check their status on the official Yatra website (https://kmy.gov.in). Singh emphasised the governments efforts to make the yatra more accessible, transparent, and safe. He urged the pilgrims to undertake the journey with a sense of responsibility, humility and mindfulness, while caring for each other as well as protecting the sanctity of the environment. India had announced the resumption of the yatra on April 26 as part of a broader set of confidence-building measures aimed at easing bilateral tensions with China. Relations between the two countries had deteriorated sharply following deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley in 2020, bringing dialogue and people-to-people exchanges to a halt. The resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is seen as a symbolic step towards restoring normalcy in diplomatic and cultural ties between the neighbours.
IndiGo Flight encounters hailstorm on Delhi-Sgr route, lands safely
Flight makes emergency landing in Sgr due to weather-related turbulence, passengers safe: Spokesman
Indigo flight with 227 passengers onboard reports emergency
Srinagar: A Srinagar-bound Indigo flight from Delhi with more than 220 people on board experienced turbulence on Wednesday due to inclement weather, prompting the pilot to report the emergency to air traffic control at Srinagar. The aircraft later landed safely here and has been grounded, officials said. Videos of the moments of turbulence have emerged []
27 Maoists killed, Amit Shah hails SFs
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, said today that in a landmark achievement in the battle to eliminate Naxalism, the security forces have neutralized 27 dreaded Maoists, including Nambala Keshav Rao, alias Basavaraju, the general secretary of CPI-Maoist, in an operation in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. The Home Minister applauded the []
IPL 2025: Suryakumar Set For Big Celebration After Bagging First POTM Award In 13 Games
Indian Premier League: In a brilliant Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season in which he has emerged as the top scorer for Mumbai Indians and produced 25-plus scores in 12 matches in a row, Suryakumar Yadav's wife Devisha spotted a big anomalythe batter known for his 360-degree batting has not won a single Player of the Match award. Suryakumar Yadav rectified that abnormality on Wednesday as he hammered a 43-ball 73 on a slightly sluggish wicket that was offering a turn to the spinners and helped Mumbai Indians reach 180/5, laying the foundation for a 59-run victory against Delhi Capitals in Match 63 of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium. He equalled the record for the most successive 25-plus scores in T20 cricket, joining Temba Bavuma at 13. SKY and Naman Dhir hammered 48 runs in the last two overs, which lifted Mumbai Indians from 132/5 to 180 and gave the bowlers a good target to defend. Mitchell Santner (3-11) and Jasprit Bumrah (3-12) then helped the five-time winners bundle out Delhi Capitals for 121, secure a 59-run win, and seal the fourth and final spot in the playoffs. Suryakumar Yadav was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM) for his brilliant knock. It has been thirteen games now, my wife told me a sweet story. She said I have gotten all the awards, but not the POTM award. This award is really special today. From the team's point of view, the knock was important today. And this trophy is for her (my wife), and it was important (for me) to play till the end, said Suryakumar Yadav after accepting the award. The 34-year-old batter, who is now third in the Orange Cap race with 583 runs, behind Gujarat Titans duo Sai Sudharsan (617) and Shubman Gill (601), said they will have their usual celebration with a big cake for this innings. She waits for such moments, and we celebrate them when we go back, so really looking forward to it. It was really important for a single batter to bat till the end - we knew there was a 15-20 run over somewhere. The way Naman came in and shared that energy with me (was great), said Suryakumar Yadav. Delhi Capitals' stand-in captain Faf du Plessis felt that they were excelled in the field on Wednesday but were disappointed with the bat to lose the match. He said his bowlers did well for most of the match but were undone by the way Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir snatched it by hammering 48 runs in the last two overs. Momentum is a real thing in cricket. The way they counter-punched to get almost 50 in the last two oversundoing the work of the first 17-18 overs, we lost that momentum. If you look at the two teams, it was a case of David and Goliath. I enjoy that because it gives you the opportunity to play as a team, said the South African. Sums up our season - we have been cold either in the batting or the bowling in the last seven or eight games. Perhaps a fair reflection (that we did not qualify), said Faf. He admitted that Delhi Capitals missed their regular captain and top spinner Axar Patel on this wicket. Sums up our season - we have been cold either in the batting or the bowling in the last seven or eight games. Perhaps a fair reflection (that we did not qualify), said Faf. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Two killed as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit
A 22-year-old youth and a person with disability died, while at least 11 were injured, in separate rain-related incidents in the national capital on Wednesday evening. The incidents occurred amid sudden changes in weather in Delhi, as a rainy storm marked by hail wrecked havoc across the city, throwing traffic out of gear as far as Delhi-Noida, Delhi-Ghaziabad, and Delhi-Gurugram roads and uprooting several trees.
Global outreach attempt to divert attention from spl Parl session demand: Congress
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday alleged that the governments decision to dispatch multi-party delegations to different world capitals over Operation Sindoor outreach is another attempt to divert attention from the need to call a special session of Parliament. I feel this is another attempt to divert attention. This is a public relations exercise. We are []
BJP terms Kharges Chhutput Yuddha remark on Operation Sindoor insult to armed forces
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge over his Chhutput Yuddha remark on Operation Sindoor, terming it an insult to the valour of the Indian armed forces and the sentiments of 140 crore Indians. INDIA gathbandhan naam rakh lene se koi dil se Indian nahi ho []
BJP-Shiv Sena will have to swallow criticism, sit with Bhujbal: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena(UBT) on Wednesday slammed the BJP and Shiv Sena over the induction of veteran NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal into the council of ministers, saying that those who strongly criticised him in the past will now have to swallow their criticism and sit with him in the cabinet. Bhujbal, who once fought for []
Dog whistling: SC slams Ashoka University profs choice of words, grants him interim bail
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of Ali Khan Mahmudabad, associate professor and head of the Political Science department at Ashoka University in Haryana, against his arrest over a social media post on Operation Sindoor. Further, it refused to stay the investigation against him. The apex court granted interim bail to []
Arjun Erigaisi becomes first Indian chess player to qualify for Esports World Cup 2025
NEW DELHI: Arjun Erigaisi became the first Indian chess player to confirm his qualification for the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 through the second leg of the Champions Chess Tour. After finishing fourth in a field of 118 players in the Play-in Swiss stage with 7.0/9, he chose Daniil Dubov as his opponent for []
IPL 25: Santner, Bumrah, Surya Star As MI Storm Into Playoffs With A 59-run Win Over DC (Ld)
Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians stormed into the Playoffs as Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets apiece after a brilliant unbeaten 73 by Suryakumar to guide their team to a commanding 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals in Match 63 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Mumbai Indians were in trouble in the 18th over as Delhi Capitals had kept them under a tight leash, and it was looking like they may not reach 150 as they were struggling at 132/5 with two overs to go. But Suryakumar Yadav, who hammered a 43-ball 73, and Naman Dhir (24* off 8) blasted 48 runs in the last two overs to help Mumbai reach 180/5 in 20 overs. That proved a turning point in the match because it gave the five-time champions a big boost. Mumbai Indians came back strongly with the ball, used the conditions superbly, and with Santner picking 3-11 and Bumrah bagging 3-12, bundled out Delhi Capitals for 121 in 18.2 overs to win by 59 runs as rain, which had threatened all through the evening, came down in a drizzle. Mumbai Indians, who had a forgettable campaign in 2024 and had started with one win in five matches this season, scripted a tremendous turn-around with a six match unbeaten run as they clinched a well-deserved spot in the playoffs. Delhi Capitals missed their captain, Axar Patel a lot as he would have loved bowling on this wicket and could have helped them restrict Mumbai Indians to a smaller total. But that was not to be again as Delhi lost their way after making a strong start, which has been the story of their IPL 2025 campaign. The dew was expected to ease up things for the chase, but with the skies still overcast, it did not have any impact as Mumbai Indians bowled superbly to register a memorable victory. Delhi got off to a poor start and were 49/3 at the end of the Power-play. Deepak Chahar struck in the second over as stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis departed, trying to blast a slower one on the length but ended up offering a tame catch to Mitchell Santner. K.L. Rahul, Delhi Capitals' best batter this season, surprisingly came in as an Impact Substitute, struck two boundaries in his six-ball 11 before Boult did him in, extracting an edge behind with a scrambled seam delivery as the batter skips down the pitch but could manage only an agricultural swipe. From 20/2, Delhi Capitals continued to stumble, as Will Jacks struck in the fifth over, getting Abhishek Porel for six with a neat stumping, ruled by DRS on review, as the Englishman drew the batter with a looped-up delivery. Santner, who varied his flight and controlled pace well, and Bumrah, efficient as usual, were at their inspired best on Wednesday and took over after that. They struck at regular intervals and had DC under pressure always. Vipraj Nigam, who struck an 11-ball 20 to add to his superb bowling, and Sameer Rizvi played small cameos, but in the end it was not enough. Rizvi hit six boundaries and one six for 39 off 35 balls was the top-scorer for Delhi Capitals but his effort was too little and too late. Earlier, Rohit Sharma lasted just five deliveries in his first match at the venue after the MCA unveiled a stand in his name. He tried to run down a length delivery angled across outside off-stump, edging behind an easy chance to Abhishek Porel to give Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman his first wicket of IPL 2025. Will Jacks (21 off 13), who struck Vipraj Nigam for a couple of uppish fours and also dumped one over the rope at deep square-leg, lobbed a wide and slow one to Nigam at mid-off to give Mukesh Kumar his first wicket of the match. Rickelton, looking composed at the other end, carted Dushmantha Chameera for two big sixes -- first over the bowler's head and the next over long-off -- departed soon after the Power-play, falling to the guile of Kuldeep Yadav for 25 off 18, and MI were down to 58/3. Suryakumar Yadav, who played some good shots and survived a DRS review, and Tilak Varma, who struggled to get into a rhythm, took MI past the 100-run mark, hitting a four here and a six there. Delhi Capitals kept a tight leash on the proceedings with Kuldeep Yadav (1-22 off 4) and Vipraj Nigam (0-25 off 4) bowling tidy spells. SKY and Varma shared a 55-run partnership for the fourth wicket before Varma (21 off 13) fell in the 15th over, trying to score a boundary off Mukesh Kumar. Mumbai could manage only 64/2 in the middle overs as the going was painstakingly slow. Skipper Hardik Pandya lasted six deliveries for three runs before falling to Chameera to make it 123/5 in the 17th over. Suryakumar Yadav broke the shackles with a big six over extra cover off Mukesh Kumar to reach a well-deserved half-century off 36 balls, and Naman Dhir blasted two fours and two sixes off a struggling Mukesh Kumar, who sought the physio's help, to blast 27 runs for the over and take MI past the 150-run mark. They shared a fifty-run partnership in 19 balls as Mumbai Indians reached a fighting total. Brief scores: Suryakumar Yadav broke the shackles with a big six over extra cover off Mukesh Kumar to reach a well-deserved half-century off 36 balls, and Naman Dhir blasted two fours and two sixes off a struggling Mukesh Kumar, who sought the physio's help, to blast 27 runs for the over and take MI past the 150-run mark. They shared a fifty-run partnership in 19 balls as Mumbai Indians reached a fighting total. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
IndiGo flight hit by hailstorm, pilot declares emergency
SRINAGAR, May 21: A Srinagar-bound Indigo flight from Delhi with more than 220 people on board experienced turbulence on Wednesday due to inclement weather, prompting the pilot to report the emergency to air traffic control at Srinagar. The aircraft later landed safely here and has been grounded, officials said. Videos of the moments of turbulence [] The post IndiGo flight hit by hailstorm, pilot declares emergency appeared first on Northlines .
India seeks full exemption from US' 26% reciprocal tariffs in interim trade pact
India and the US are expected to announce an interim trade agreement before July 8, when Washington's 26% reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods are set to take effect, an official said. New Delhi seeks a full exemption from these additional tariffs and plans to protect sensitive sectors with quotas or minimum import prices.
Congress-linked National Herald newspaper case: Day-to-day hearing from July 2 to 8
A Delhi court has scheduled daily hearings from July 2-8 in the money laundering case against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others linked to the National Herald case. The court questioned the ED about the ownership of AJL's assets and whether shareholders could be considered owners.
Suryakumar, Santner and Bumrah lead MI into playoffs
Delhi Capitals, who began the season with four wins on the trot, are now out of contention
Five injured in clash over vegetable stalls in E Delhi, 2 arrested
IPL: Suryakumar, Dhirs late blitzkrieg, bowlers help MI secure last playoff spot
Mumbai Indians secured the final playoff spot in IPL 2025 with a dominant 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 73 and Naman Dhir's quickfire 24 propelled MI to a formidable total, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner dismantled DC's batting lineup. DC's batting order collapsed, resulting in a disappointing end to their playoff aspirations.
IPL 2025: Santner, Bumrah Star As MI Beat DC To Grab Final Playoff Spot
Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians stormed into the Playoffs as Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets apiece to help bundle out Delhi Capitals for 121 on a slightly sluggish pitch for a commanding 59-run victory in Match 63 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Delhi Capitals fought well with the ball till the 18th over as they kept Mumbai Indians in check. But Suryakumar Yadav hammered a 43-ball 73, and Naman Dhir (24* off 8) blasted 48 runs in the last two overs to help Mumbai reach 180/5 in 20 overs. The five-time champions came back strongly with the ball, used the conditions superbly, and with Santner picking 3-11 and Bumrah bagging 3-12, bundled out Delhi Capitals for 121 in 18.2 overs to win by 59 runs. Mumbai Indians, who had a forgettable campaign in 2024 and had started with one win in five matches this season and were languishing at the ninth spot at one time, scripted a Houdini to turn around things with a six-match unbeaten run as they clinched a well-deserved spot in the playoffs. They moved to 16 points with a match to play and cemented their hold on the fourth spot, joining Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the knockout stage. Delhi Capitals missed their captain, Axar atel a lot as he would have loved bowling on this wicket and could have helped them restrict Mumbai Indians to a smaller total. But that was not to be again as Delhi lost their way after making a strong start, which has been the story of their IPL 2025 campaign. Delhi got off to a poor start and were 49/3 at the end of the Power-play. Deepak Chahar struck in the second over as stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis departed, trying to blast a slower one on the length but ended up offering a tame catch to Mitchell Santner. K.L. Rahul, Delhi Capitals' best batter this season, surprisingly came in as an Impact Substitute, struck two boundaries in his six-ball 11 before Boult did him in, extracting an edge behind with a scrambled seam delivery as the batter skips down the pitch but could manage only an agricultural swipe. From 20/2, Delhi Capitals continued to stumble, as Will Jacks struck in the fifth over, getting Abhishek Porel for six with a neat stumping, ruled by DRS on review, as the Englishman drew the batter with a looped-up delivery. The dew was expected to Vipraj Nigam struck a couple of boundaries and a six but was the fourth to go as he was caught by Santner off his own bowling. Jasprit Bumrah then produced a superb delivery, a slower one on the length that trapped Tristan Stubbs plumb in front as another DRS decision went in favour of the home team. With half of their batters in the dugout for 65 runs, DC were hanging by a rope that was thinning with each minute. Sameer Rizvi played a small cameo, hitting 39 off 35 balls, laced with six fours and one six, before becoming Santner's second victim of the day. The New Zealand spinner completed his three-fer by luring Ashutosh Sharma out with a superb delivery for an easy stumping as the batter was beaten all ends up. Bumrah grabbed his second wicket, castling a clueless debutant Madhav Tiwari (3) as Delhi Capitals lost steam. Brief scores: Bumrah grabbed his second wicket, castling a clueless debutant Madhav Tiwari (3) as Delhi Capitals lost steam. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
AAP student wing launches campaign to reclaim campus space
2 held for 24-lakh scam targeting retired BSF officer
Tempo with 22 labourers overturns; man, 2 girls die
MI thrash DC by 59 runs to seal final playoff berth
Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals in a thrilling IPL match. Suryakumar Yadav's impressive 73 runs helped Mumbai post a total of 180. Delhi Capitals struggled to chase the target and were all out for 121. Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets each. Mumbai Indians secured the final playoff spot, eliminating Delhi Capitals from the competition.
AAP MLAs in Delhi told to address public distress, development issues
IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Beat Delhi Capitals by 59 Runs
Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir lift Mumbai Indians to 180/5 against Delhi Capitals
MI vs DC, IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner each took three wickets, leading to Delhi Capitals being all out for 121 while trying to chase a target of 181 runs.
Dust storm and rain hit Delhi, scuppers city transport
Strong winds and dust storms hit several parts of the capital, with the city`s primary weather station in Safdarjung recording wind speeds of 79 kmph, while Palam reported 74 kmph, Pragati Maidan 78 kmph, and Pitampura 65 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Theft at Sankat Mochan temple priests house; six held during police encounter in Varanasi
LUCKNOW: In a major breakthrough in a theft case at the house of Prof Vishwambhar Nath Mishra, the priest of Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi on Sunday, the police nabbed six miscreants along with stolen bounty including cash and jewellery. While three miscreants were nabbed during an exchange of fire with a joint team of Bhelupur, Ramnagar police, and SOG in the Ramnagar area late on Tuesday night, the three others surrendered. Those who suffered gunshots in the operation included Rakesh Dubey, Golu Patel and Vicky Tiwari. All six were all involved in the theft of jewellery worth over Rs 1 crore and cash worth Rs 3 lakhs from the house of Sankat Mochan Temple Mahant. Significantly, all the six had served at the Prof Mishras house in the past. The miscreants had assembled to divide the stolen articles among themselves when the police surrounded them on the basis of a tip-off and nabbed them. As per the police sources, the SOG, surveillance, and 11 police teams were continuously conducting raids in connection with the high profile theft case. On late Tuesday night, the police team located the criminals in Kodopur (Ramnagar) following which SOG in-charge Manish Mishra, Ramnagar Inspector Raju Singh, and Inspector Bhelupur Gopal Ji Kushwaha started the combing. When the police raided the location, the criminals, started firing indiscriminately on the police party. In retaliation, the cops injured three criminals and arrested six, while one managed to escape taking the advantage of darkness. While the injured criminals were sent to the hospital, a search was still on across the district to arrest the absconding miscreant. Meanwhile, during the encounter with criminals, the cops recovered weapons from them. During initial questioning, the arrested accused admitted to their crime confessing that they had been planning a theft for several days. They executed the plan when Prof Mishra and his family were away in Delhi. All the injured criminals belong to Kaimur Bhabua district in Bihar. The other three arrested included Dilip alias Bansi Chaubey of Bhagwanpur area of Varanasi, Atul Shukla of Fatehpur district, and Shani of Deoria district. As per the sources close to Prof Mishra, the miscreants stole jewellery, century old diamond and rubies worth crores and cash worth lakhs from the residence of Prof Mishra at Tulsi Ghat on Sunday. The CCTV footage clearly showed three masked criminals committing the act along with others involved in reconnaissance and assistance. The footage showed the three thieves leaving, carrying a red bag. A case was registered at Bhelupur Police Station in this regard. The Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal visited Tulsi Ghat on Tuesday afternoon. SOG teams were investigating every aspect. After receiving information about the theft, various police teams conducted raids from Varanasi to Bihar since Monday night. The Police Commissioner assured the Mahant that the stolen items would be recovered and all accused would be arrested soon. The jewellery mentioned in the FIR included four bangles, two gold bracelets, two sets of Navratna bracelets, two diamond sets, two diamond bangles, five sets of diamond bracelets, an emerald set, a nine-ruby set (vintage), a ruby set, 11 pearl and gold sets (necklace, bangles, earrings), a bracelet-Huzurilal-2133 grams necklace, Meena earrings, two vintage gold bangles, 20 gold earrings, diamond, ruby, emerald, emerald ring and diamond, ruby and diamond ring, two gold bracelets, gold earrings, 21 bangles and bracelets, and 25-, 22-Swarovski jewellery.
IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians become fourth team to qualify for playoffs
Mumbai Indians secured the final IPL playoff spot, defeating Delhi Capitals in a crucial match. They join Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings in the knockouts, marking their 11th playoff appearance. With this victory, MI reached 16 points, eliminating DC from contention, while the battle for the top-two positions intensifies among GT, RCB, and PBKS.
India declares Pakistani official persona non grata, asked to leave within 24 hours
India on Wednesday declared a Pakistani official persona non grata for engaging in activities not consistent with his official status in the country and has been asked to leave India within 24 hours. The Government of India has declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for []
Power Cuts, Blackouts Reported In Parts Of Delhi After Massive Storm Hits National Capital
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar faced a harrowing experience when it flew into a severe hailstorm, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency. Passengers panicked as the aircraft shook violently, sustaining damage to its nose cone. Despite the ordeal, the pilot successfully landed the plane, and all 227 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated.
IPL 2025: 'This Was One Innings I Was Hoping For A Long Time', Says SKY Of His 73* Vs DC
With Mumbai Indians: With Mumbai Indians taking on Delhi Capitals in a must-win match on a difficult and sluggish pitch in slightly overcast conditions at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, Suryakumar Yadav did not bat like Suryakumar Yadav in a T20 match. He stayed till the end, paced his innings perfectly, absorbed the pressure from the spinners in the middle overs, and then went into attack mode in the last two overs to help the team reach what he believed was an above-par total. With some glorious shots in the final over, Surya finished unbeaten on 73 off 43 balls, guiding MI to a challenging total. This is one innings which I was hoping for a long time: a difficult situation, to bat through to the end. Maybe it (the score) is a little above par. It was a slightly slow wicket with the weather around. We wanted to take it deep and talked about that during the practice sessions. Planned for it and batted accordingly. Waiting gives you a lot of fruits in life, but it feels good inside (while batting), Suryakumar Yadav told the broadcasters JioStar in the mid-innings break. Coming in to bat after the Mumbai Indians lost Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, and Ryan Rickelton early, Suryakumar Yadav took control of the proceedings, curbed his naturally aggressive style, and played the waiting game. SKY shared two vital half-century partnerships -- 55 for the fifth wicket with Tilak Varma (27) and an unfinished 57-run partnership with Naman Dhir (24 not out off 8). He eventually ended with 73 off 43 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes, ending his knock with a strike rate of 169.76. In the process, the 34-year-old batter, the captain of India's T20I team and considered one of the best in the shortest format, equalled the record for the most successive 25+ scores in men's T20s. Suryakumar now has 13 scores of 25-plus on the trot now, level with Temba Bavuma of South Africa and looks set to set a new record in Mumbai Indians' next match in IPL 2025. Known as SKY, the prolific batter felt that it was a defendable score on this pitch. I have not checked the dew till now, we thought it was a 160-165 wicket. Let's see - good game on our hands, he said. In the process, the 34-year-old batter, the captain of India's T20I team and considered one of the best in the shortest format, equalled the record for the most successive 25+ scores in men's T20s. Suryakumar now has 13 scores of 25-plus on the trot now, level with Temba Bavuma of South Africa and looks set to set a new record in Mumbai Indians' next match in IPL 2025. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Terrorists disguised in military fatigue pose new threat: Indian security forces
NEW DELHI: After the Pahalgam terror attack , security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are skeptical of terrorists disguising themselves as armed forces officers, complicating their anti-terrorist efforts and endangering civilians who may not be able to distinguish between officers and disguised terrorists, officials said on Wednesday. Recently, in at least three separate incidents including the Pahalgam attack, terrorists were found wearing uniforms similar to that of the armed forces. On April 22, heavily armed terrorists from The Resistance Front (TRF) opened fire indiscriminately on tourists in Baisaran Valley. The attackers were mistaken for Indian armed forces officers due to their attire. Even as investigators believe that some of the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack may still be hiding in South Kashmir, the Indian forces in response launched air strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), marking one of the most aggressive military actions since the Balakot air strikes in 2019. Incidentally, in the post Pahalgam attack encounter with terrorists, three Jaish-e-Mohammad operatives - Asif Ahmad Sheikh, Amir Nazir Wani and Yawar Ahmad Bhat - were neutralised in an intense gunfight and following retrieval of their bodies, it was found that all of them were dressed in clothes that resembled uniforms of Indian armed forces. In another incident when India was dealing with Pakistans armed response to Operation Sindoor on May 10, an alert sentry at the high-security Nagrota Military Station in Jammu foiled a suspected infiltration attempt. The intruder, who attempted to breach the perimeter, was noticed to be in military fatigues, was repelled in a brief exchange of fire and in the process the sentry sustained minor injuries. A combing operation was undertaken to track the suspect. According to officials, the use of lookalike uniforms by terrorists has now become a major security concern and fear that it could lead to attacks on the forces' own men, particularly during fast-moving operations. Even civilians will find it difficult to differentiate between protectors and killers, they added, noting that, by deception, the terrorists attempt is to erode the trust between civilians and armed forces. Under these circumstances, the issue was taken up at high-level security review meetings, and senior officers are looking at formulating new standard operating procedures to deal with this new challenge, the officials said.
Delhi and neighbouring areas in UP and Haryana witnessed gusty winds, heavy rain and hailstorm due to which many flights from and to Delhi were affected. Indigo said that its flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route.
NC working committee demands immediate restoration of J&K statehood, special status
SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference (NC) on Wednesday reaffirmed its demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs special status and immediate reinstatement of full statehood. The resolutions were adopted at a meeting of the partys working committee held in Srinagar the first such gathering after the recent cross-border skirmishes between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. The meeting was chaired by party president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, with Chief Minister and NC vice president Omar Abdullah, along with senior party leaders, in attendance. The working committee unanimously passed seven resolutions, senior NC leader and legislator Tanvir Sadiq told reporters. Chief among them was a reaffirmation of our unwavering commitment to the restoration of Article 370 and special status, he said, adding that it is central to the aspirations and dignity of the people and must be addressed without further delay. We will continue to fight for its restoration, he asserted. Sadiq said the committee also pressed the Union government to fulfil its commitment made in Parliament and reiterated in the Supreme Court to restore full statehood to J&K without further delay. The demand echoes a resolution previously passed in the first Assembly session of the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory last year, and later by the J&K Cabinet in October. Following that resolution, Omar Abdullah had travelled to New Delhi to hand over copies to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and other senior leaders. The working committee also condemned the recent Baisaran terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and one local resident. It expressed appreciation for the publics overwhelming and spontaneous support in denouncing the attack and acknowledged the compassion and hospitality extended to stranded tourists in the Valley. The party warned against what it called arbitrary arrests, harassment of youth, misuse of bulldozers, and intimidation of independent media, cautioning that such actions risk alienating the very people who continue to stand against violence. The NC also denounced the ongoing cross-border shelling, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians in recent weeks. Welcoming the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the party called on both nations to uphold peace and explore long-term solutions to end the cycle of violence. The working committee reiterated its commitment to the partys election manifesto and vowed to continue its constitutional and democratic struggle for justice, peace, and the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
IndiGo flight to Srinagar hits sudden hailstorm, lands safely; nose damage reported
New Delhi: IndiGo on Wednesday, May 21, said its flight from the national capital to Srinagar encountered a sudden hailstorm, which reportedly damaged its nose. However, the plane landed safely at the Srinagar airport. Officials said the flight, carrying more than 220 people, faced turbulence, prompting the pilot to report the emergency to air traffic Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Delhi: Hailstorm, Rainfall Disrupts City; Airlines Issue Advisory
Airlines issued advisories, saying the change in weather might impact flight operations.
IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir lift Mumbai Indians to 180/5 against Delhi Capitals
Suryakumar struck seven fours and four sixes to make 73 not out off 43 balls while forging two crucial stands which revived a faltering innings
SRINAGAR, May 21: A Srinagar-bound Indigo flight from Delhi with more than 220 people on board experienced turbulence on Wednesday due to inclement weather, prompting the pilot to report the emergency to air traffic control at Srinagar. The aircraft later landed safely here and has been grounded, officials said. Videos of the moments of turbulence have emerged on social media in which panic-stricken passengers could be heard making religious supplications as the plane swayed. One passenger claimed that the nose [] The post Indigo Pilot Reports Emergency After Srinagar-Bound Aircraft With Over 200 People Caught In Hailstorm appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL 2025: Suryakumar's Unbeaten 73 Helps MI Reach 180/5 On Tough Pitch V DC
Indian Premier League: Suryakumar Yadav hammered a 43-ball 73 to help Mumbai Indians post a challenging 180/5 in 20 overs in tough batting conditions against Delhi Capitals in Match 63 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday. Asked to bat first on a sluggish pitch where the odd ball was stopping and spinning and in slightly overcast conditions, Surya paced his innings perfectly, playing cautiously at the start before unleashing an array of shots in the final two overs as MI recovered from 123/5 in the 17th over to reach a fighting total. Suryakumar, who reached his fifty off 36 balls, along with Naman Dhir (24 not out off 8 balls), smashed 48 runs in the final 12 balls of the innings, leaving Delhi to chase 181. Mumbai Indians had a decent Power-play as they reached 54/2 in six overs. On a pitch on which the odd ball was stopping and spinning, MI needed a better effort, especially from Rohit Sharma, as the dew will be a factor in the second innings. Rohit lasted just five deliveries in his first match at the venue after the MCA unveiled a stand in his name. He tried to run down a length delivery angled across outside off-stump, edging behind an easy chance to Abhishek Porel. Will Jacks started on a breezy note, hitting Vipraj Nigam for a couple of uppish fours and slicing a four over backward point to a delivery that landed on a length outside leg and following it up by dumping a slower one on the pads over the rope at deep square-leg. He survived a strong appeal for LBW from Mukesh Kumar but fell soon after, lobbing a wide and slow one up at mid-off, and Nigam picks up, back-peddling a bit of a distance. He scored 21 off 13 balls as MI slumped to 48/2. Rickelton, looking composed at the other end, carted Dushmantha Chameera for two big sixes -- first over the bowler's head and the next over long-off -- departed soon after the Power-play. Just when it looked like he would bat deep into the innings, he fell to the guile of Kuldeep Yadav, failing to get to the pitch of the slightly flighted delivery and ending up lobbing a simple catch to Madhav Tiwari to the right of deep backward square leg. Rickelton was out for 25 off 18, and MI were down to 58/3. Suryakumar Yadav, who played his usual innings, hitting some good shots and surviving a DRS review, and Tilak Varma, who struggled to get into a rhythm, took MI past the 100-run mark, hitting a four here and a six there. Delhi Capitals kept a tight leash on the proceedings with Kuldeep Yadav (1-22 off 4) and Vipraj Nigam (0-25 off 4) bowling tidy spells. SKY and Varma shared a 45-run partnership for the fourth wicket before Varma (21 off 13) fell in the 15th over, taking a mighty swing at a slower one pitched on the leg side and giving perfect catching practice to Sameer Rizvi. Mumbai could manage only 64/2 in the middle overs, proving that the pitch looks far more difficult to bat on than expected earlier. Skipper Hardik Pandya lasted six deliveries for three runs before falling to Chameera to make it 123/5 in the 17th over. Suryakumar Yadav broke the shackles with a big six over extra cover off Mukesh Kumar to reach a well-deserved half-century off 36 balls, and Naman Dhir blasted two fours and two sixes off a struggling Mukesh Kumar, who sought the physio's help, to blast 27 runs for the over and take MI past the 150-run mark. They shared a fifty-run partnership in 19 balls as Mumbai Indians reached a fighting total. Brief scores: Suryakumar Yadav broke the shackles with a big six over extra cover off Mukesh Kumar to reach a well-deserved half-century off 36 balls, and Naman Dhir blasted two fours and two sixes off a struggling Mukesh Kumar, who sought the physio's help, to blast 27 runs for the over and take MI past the 150-run mark. They shared a fifty-run partnership in 19 balls as Mumbai Indians reached a fighting total. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
India Seeks Full Exemption From 26% Additional Tariffs In Interim Deal With US
India and the US may announce an interim trade agreement before July 8, with New Delhi seeking full exemption from the additional 26 per cent tariff on domestic goods, an official said.
A Taste of Summer with Caaras Seasonal Menu
As the mercury rises, so does the desire for fresh, light, and flavourful mealsand Caaras new Summer Seasonal Menu delivers just that. Known for championing clean eating and locally sourced ingredients, Caaras latest offerings are a refreshing ode to the season, now available at all its New Delhi outlets and via home delivery. Rooted in sustainability and taste, Caara crafts each dish from chemical-free produce harvested from its own farms, complemented by artisanal ingredients sourced globally. The result? Dishes that burst with flavour, freshness, and innovation.Heres a closer look at some of the standout items from the new menurecipes that
At key IORA meeting, India says terrorism in all its forms must be 'unequivocally' condemned
NEW DELHI: At a key meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) on Wednesday, India reiterated that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including state-sponsored cross-border terrorism, poses a serious threat to the region's peace, security and development. The 24th IORA Council of Ministers meeting, hosted by the IORA Chair Sri Lanka, was held virtually under the theme -- Sustainable Indian Ocean for future generation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening the IORA and matters of regional interest, and the 'Colombo Communique' was adopted, according to the statement. India is currently the Vice-Chair of the IORA and part of the Troika. India will assume the Chairship of the IORA for 2025-2027. The 24th COM (Council of Ministers) meeting saw the participation of ministers and high-level delegates from all 22 IORA Member States and IORA's 12 Dialogue Partners, the MEA said. P Kumaran, Secretary (East), MEA, led the Indian delegation at the 24th meeting of the IORA COM. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X, Secretary (East) P Kumaran represented India at the 24th IORA Council of Ministers meeting and reaffirmed India's strong commitment to upholding our vision of the Indian Ocean Region. He reiterated that terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, including state-sponsored cross-border terrorism, poses a serious threat to peace, security and development of the region, and must be unequivocally condemned, Jaiswal said in his post. The MEA, in its statement, also said the secretary (east) affirmed that errorism, in all its forms and manifestations, whether state-sponsored or carried out by individuals, poses a serious threat to peace, security, and development of the region, and must be unequivocally condemned. Kumaran, in his statement, underscored India's commitment to the well-being and progress of nations of the Indian Ocean, in alignment with India's Vision of the Indian Ocean Region, it said. He noted that cooperation, collaboration and concerted efforts among Member States are essential to reach convergence on issues of common interest in the Indian Ocean Region, the MEA said. India rejects Pakistans attempt to 'hoodwink the world' with false blame over Balochistan school bus blast
Greater Noida metro services suspended after storm, heavy rain disrupt Delhi-NCR
A hailstorm and heavy rain swept through Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, forcing a suspension of Greater Noida metro services. Strong winds, reduced visibility, and a sudden temperature drop followed a day of intense heat. The IMD attributed the shift to a cyclonic circulation over Haryana, with moisture inflows from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal influencing the region's weather.
Indigo Flight from Delhi to Srinagar Hits Turbulence
All Aircrew and 227 passengers are safe and flight is declared AOG by Airline - Airport Authority of India official
From Dust Storm To Hailstorm: Sudden Weather Chaos Hits Delhi-NCR, Visuals Go Viral
IREDA Moves Debt Recovery Tribunal To Recover INR 729 Cr From Gensol
After filing an insolvency plea against Gensol Engineering, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has now approached the Delhi
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Zero tolerance against terrorism: First all-party delegation departs under Operation Sindoor
The first of seven All-Party Parliamentary Delegations has embarked on a five-nation tour in East and South East Asia under Operation Sindoor. JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jhas delegation includes representatives from major political parties, including the BJP, Congress, TMC, and CPI(M). The delegation departed from New Delhi for Tokyo on Wednesday and will visit five []
Airlines issue advisory after dust storm & heavy rain sweep Delhi-NCR
A sudden hailstorm and heavy rain hit Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening after a hot day, causing visibility issues and flight disruptions. Winds reached up to 72 kmph, influenced by a cyclonic system. IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet issued advisories urging passengers to check flight statuses. Earlier, Delhi recorded a heat index of 50.2C due to high humidity.
Delhi Court Flags Judicial Delay in 26-Year-Old Family Property Dispute
Judge says judiciary must share blame as legal battle outlives litigants; stresses human cost of unresolved family conflicts.
Delhi Assembly to display portraits of Savarkar, Dayanand Saraswati, Malviya
New Delhi: The portraits of Veer Savarkar, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya will soon adorn the Delhi Assembly premises, Speaker Vijender Gupta announced on Wednesday, May 21. Gupta chaired a meeting of the General Purposes Committee, which passed the resolution to honour the national icons. According to a statement from Guptas office, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Massive Storm In Delhi And Nearby Areas, Power Cuts Reported
Massive Storm In Delhi And Nearby Areas, Power Cuts Reported
Operation Sindoor: Multi-Party Delegations Start Fanning Out To Present India's Views On Terror
The delegation will also visit South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore as part of New Delhi's outreach following Operation Sindoor
An Indigo flight carrying over 220 passengers from Delhi to Srinagar encountered severe turbulence due to a hailstorm on Wednesday. The pilot declared an emergency to air traffic control in Srinagar. The flight landed safely at Srinagar airport at 6:30 pm, and all passengers and crew members were reported safe, although the aircraft was grounded for technical checks.
Massive Dust Storm, Rain, Hail Lash Delhi-NCR After A Spell Of Scorching Heat
CHANDIGARH: With the beginning of the new water-sharing cycle, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on Wednesday released water from the Bhakra-Nangal dam to Haryana. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said the state government will flag the issue of reconstitution of BBMB in the Niti Aayog meeting slated for Saturday. The ruling AAP, which generally preferred to stay away from the matters related to water and religion while in power in Delhi, has now given in to the idea of increased political mileage that comes with participating in these issues. The party is trying to accord itself and CM Mann the title 'Saviour of Punjab's waters' for having 'succeeded' in ensuring that additional 4500 cusecs of water sought by Haryana from the Nangal dam was not released. Punjab CM Mann, while addressing the 'victory rally' here on Wednesday said that Punjab is a landlocked border state which has already over-exploited its only available natural resources -- water and fertile soil -- to feed the country. He said that as the level of water is changing frequently, every water agreement should be reviewed once every 25 years. He then stated that the manner in which BBMB has allowed for the state's legitimate share of waters to be taken away is unfortunate and highly condemnable. CM Bhagwant Mann warns BJP and BBMB over water dispute, cites risk of law and order crisis in Punjab Mann said that, in an unprecedented manner, the Chairman of BBMB himself came to Nangal to 'steal' the waters of the state. He added that the BBMB acted as a puppet in the hands of the Centre and Haryana governments, but the people of Punjab saw through the facade. He said that this same BBMB had taken Rs 32 crore from Punjab for important projects, adding that this money was never returned. He noted that BBMB owes the state Rs 142 crore to be precise and said that the government will soon initiate proceedings for the recovery of this money. Mann said that 3000 posts of Punjabs quota have been left vacant deliberately by BBMB to weaken the state's claim over the waters. He said that Punjab no longer has any surplus water to give to any other state. Mann said that on April 6, Haryana requested water from Punjab for drinking purposes and the state gave 4,000 cusecs of water from its share, as our Gurus have taught us that giving water to the thirsty is a great act of virtue. Meanwhile, the BBMB stipulated that Punjab would get 17,000 cusecs of water, Rajasthan 12,400 cusecs and Haryana 10,300 cusecs in the new cycle of water-sharing that began on Wednesday, during a meeting held on May 15.
Delhi-NCR sees sudden weather shift with dust storms, thunder and rain after days of heat
Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather change on Wednesday evening. A severe hailstorm with heavy rainfall hit the region. Strong winds and dust affected visibility in the capital. The weather department reported wind speeds of 60-70 kmph. A cyclonic circulation over Haryana is influencing the weather. This followed intense heat, with the heat index reaching 50.
US cannot lower MFN tariffs for India in early trade deal
New Delhi to insist on removal of full 26% reciprocal tariffs in interim pact; ask Trump govt to get Congressional approvals for first tranche of BTA in Fall 2025
Screams, Prayers As Turbulence Jolts Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo Flight; Shocking Videos Surface
Persona Non Grata: India expels another Pak official
New Delhi: India Wednesday expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission here on charges of indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official has been given 24 hours to leave the country. It said the Charge dAffaires of the Pakistan High []
SC contempt notice to Telangana, 5 others over medical aid to retd HC judges
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 21, issued a contempt notice to the chief secretaries of six states, including Telangana, for non-compliance with its orders relating to medical facilities and other allowances to retired High Court judges. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Telangana, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Massive dust storm hits Delhi-NCR after 'feels like' temperature crosses 50C
Delhi experienced a severe dust storm following a day of intense heat, with the feels like temperature reaching 50.2C. The city also recorded its warmest night of the season, exacerbating discomfort. The IMD forecasts partly cloudy skies with potential thunderstorms, while air quality has deteriorated to the 'poor' category due to the storm.
Delhi-Srinagar Indigo Flight Hit by Hailstorm
SRINAGAR: An Indigo flight en route from Delhi to Srinagar experienced a hailstorm mid-air on Wednesday evening, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency to the Srinagar Air Traffic Control (ATC), officials said. Indigo flight 6E2142, bearing registration number VT-IMD, encountered severe turbulence due to a hailstorm while approaching Srinagar. The aircraft was carrying 227 [] The post Delhi-Srinagar Indigo Flight Hit by Hailstorm appeared first on Kashmir Life .
Indigo Flight Enroute to Srinagar Encounters Hailstorm, Lands Safely with 227 Passengers
SRINAGAr- An Indigo flight en route from Delhi to Srinagar experienced a hailstorm mid-air on Wednesday evening, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency to the Srinagar Air Traffic Control (ATC), officials said. In a statement that Indigo flight 6E2142, bearing registration number VT-IMD, encountered severe turbulence due to a hailstorm while []
India expels Pakistani diplomat for 'acting outside official role'; second expulsion in one week
India on Wednesday expelled a second official working at the Pakistan High Commission for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status and directed the staff member to leave the country within 24 hours. Sources said that he was working as a tehnical staff and was expelled on charges of spying. Another Pakistani official working at the High Commission was expelled for allegedly indulging in espionage in India on May 13. The actions come amid heightened tensions over India's strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and subsequent military confrontation between the two countries. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian government has declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. The official has been asked to leave India within 24 hours, it said External also issued a demarche to the Commission's Charge d'Affaires, asking him to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials working in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner. Charge d'Affaires Pakistan High Commission was issued a demarche to this effect today. He was asked to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner, Ministry of external affairs said in a statement. Being called persona non grata means a foreign diplomat is no longer welcome in the country. The government asks them to leave, usually without explaining why. It is the strongest way to show disapproval in diplomacy.
India expels Pakistani diplomat for 'acting outside official role'; 2nd expulsion in one week
India on Wednesday expelled another Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission on charges of indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the official has been given 24 hours to leave the country. The Government of India has declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. The official has been asked to leave India within 24 hours, the ministry said in a statement. It said the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission was issued a demarche to this effect. He was asked to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner, the MEA said. This is the second such expulsion of a Pakistani official in a week. On May 13, India expelled a Pakistani diplomat on similar charges of espionage.
IndiGo Flight from Delhi to Sgr faces hailstorm lands safely at Srinagar airport
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar faced bad weather, including a hailstorm, on Tuesday evening. The pilot reported an emergency to Srinagar Air Traffic Control but managed to land the plane safely at around 6:30 PM. The flight, with 227 passengers and crew, was not harmed. However, the airline has grounded the plane for []
Delhi-NCR weather: Strong winds, rainfall hit several parts of Delhi NCR, bring relief from heat
Strong winds and rain showers hit several parts of the national capital and adjoining regions on Wednesday, i.e., May 21, bringing much-needed relief from heat.
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Congress asks Centre: Where are Pahalgam terrorists?
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh hit back at BJP MP Sambit Patras accusation that Rahul Gandhi was giving oxygen to Pakistan and said that it was Chinanot Congress that had emboldened Islamabad, adding that the neighbouring country could not have fought the war without Chinas assistance. Jairam Ramesh also questioned the Central government over the apprehension of terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Refuting Patras charge, Ramesh said, Terrorists who were involved in the Pahalgam attack should be caught. China has given oxygen to Pakistan. It could not have fought this
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