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July 22, 2023 2:18 PM

MeT Office issues red alert warning of extremely heavy rain over Goa, Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat today and tomorrow.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that extremely heavy rainfall activity is likely to continue over Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat during next two days. It also forecast subdued rainfall over northeast and remaining parts of east India likely to continue during next 4 to 5 ...

July 22, 2023 2:14 PM

Delhi Police prohibits flying of sub conventional aerial platforms till 16th August in view of Independence Day celebrations

Ahead of the Independence Day Celebrations, Delhi Police has prohibited flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and microlight aircraft from today. The order issued by Delhi Police Commissioner will remain effective till the...

July 22, 2023 2:12 PM

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur alleges Crime against women has increased in Rajasthan

BJP Leader and Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today alleged that Crime against women has increased in Rajasthan and the State government has remained a mute spectator. Addressing a press conference at Party headquarters in New Delhi Mr Thakur said a total of 1.09 lakh incidents of crime a...

July 22, 2023 2:07 PM

In Cricket, Virat Kohli equals Sir Don Bradman's record of most test centuries after smashing his 29th ton in second test against West Indies in Trinidad

In Cricket, West Indies were 86 for 1 at stumps on the second day in reply to India's first innings 438 in the second Test at Port of Spain in Trinidad. West Indies still trail India by 352 runs at the end of the second day. West Indian openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul stitc...

July 22, 2023 2:07 PM

Australia to resume second innings from its score of 113 runs for four wickets, on day four of fourth Ashes cricket test match at Old Trafford in Manchester

Australia will resume second innings from its score of 113 runs for four wickets, on day four of the fourth Ashes cricket test match at Old Trafford in Manchester. Australia were still trailing by 162 runs to England in their second innings. In response to Australia's first innings sco...

July 22, 2023 2:05 PM

In Badminton, Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to be in action in Men's Doubles semifinal of Korea Open this afternoon

In Badminton, star Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face Chinese pair Wei Keng Liang and Chang Wang in the first Men's Doubles semifinal of Korea Open in Yeosu today. Second seeds Wei Keng Liang and Chang Wang were world champions in men’s doubles in 2021. Satwiks...

July 22, 2023 2:01 PM

Admiral Lisa Franchetti becomes first woman to lead US Navy

Admiral Lisa Franchetti has become first woman in history to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations and member of Joint Chiefs of Staff. Franchetti, who is currently serving as the vice chief of naval operations, was commissioned in 1985 and has served as the commander of US Naval Forces Korea. She ...

July 22, 2023 1:57 PM

Death toll in Raigad landslide incident in Maharashtra rises to 25; Rescue operation underway

The death toll in the Raigad’s landslide incident has risen to 25. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) resumed their search and rescue operation early this morning today. The rescue operations were suspended yesterday evening due to inclement weather conditions. Incessant rainfall triggere...

July 22, 2023 1:56 PM

PM Modi says India to achieve 50 % non-fossil installed electric capacity by 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India achieved its non-fossil installed electric capacity target nine years in advance. He was addressing the G20 Energy Ministers Meet being held in Goa via video message today. Welcoming the dignitaries to India, the Prime Minister said that any discus...

July 22, 2023 1:35 PM

National Tele Mental Health Programme of India receives two lakh calls on Tele MANAS Helpline

The Ministry of Health achieved a significant milestone for the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India by receiving over two lakh calls on the Tele MANAS Helpline since its launch in October 2022. The Ministry said, the service is functional over 42 Tele MANAS Cells across 31 States and Unio...