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Weather: IMD predicts heatwave in northern states

May 18, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that in Delhi, the mercury will rise to 43 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and hit the 45-degree Celsius mark by Friday. Delhi may witness thunderstorms and gusty winds under the influence of a fresh western disturbance on Saturday and light rain on Sunday which would bring the […]

Defence

Defense: The Indian Navy to Test US F-18 Fighter Jet for INS Vikrant Next Week

May 18, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Indian Navy has decided to test flight trials of US F-18 for INS Vikrant after France made Rafale fighter jets tested in January 2022. As the Indian Navy gears up to purchase a carrier-based fighter jet, American defense giant Boeing appears confident that its F/A-18E Super Hornets Block III / 3 variant […]

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“This is a Proud Moment for Me”, Jamaica cricket chief on kits gifted by India

May 17, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Wilfred ‘Billy’ Heaven, the president of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), on Monday (local time) described as a ‘proud moment for me’ cricket kits gifted by President Ram Nath Kovind, who is on a four-day visit to the Caribbean nation. “This is a proud moment, for me personally and for the cricket fraternity […]

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India reports 1,569 new COVID cases, 19 fatalities in last 24 hours

May 17, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: India recorded 1,569 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 19 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday (May 17), the country saw a total of 2,467 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery […]

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Karnataka: CT Manjunath seeks permission to allow Hindus to offer prayers at the masjid

May 17, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Bengaluru: Narendra Modi Vichar Manch state secretary CT Manjunath met the Mandya Deputy Commissioner and submitted a memorandum, seeking permission to allow Hindus to offer prayers at the masjid. Amid the Gyanvapi mosque row in Varanasi, the Mandya district administration in Karnataka, seeking permission for Hindus to offer prayers at a mosque, which they claimed […]

Defence

The Indian Navy: Indigenous Frontline Warships to launch on May 17

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Mumbai: On 17 May 2022, the nation will witness a landmark event in the history of indigenous warship building when two frontline warships of the Indian Navy, Surat, a Project 15B Destroyer, and Udaygiri, a Project 17A Frigate will be launched concurrently at Mazgaon Docks Limited, Mumbai. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be the Chief Guest […]

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Security to be Beefed Up For Kashmiri Pandit Govt Employees: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that security outside the residential areas of Kashmiri Pandit government employees in the valley would be increased and an inquiry into the tear gas shelling would be conducted. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor ordered an inquiry into the use of force against the Kashmiri Pandit […]

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Kerala: Five Teams of NDRF Deployed Amid Heavy Rainfall Prediction

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Kochi: Five teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in various districts of Kerala on Sunday in view of the extremely heavy rainfall predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in the State. IMD issued a red alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts. A red alert has been […]

Spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Delhi

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India registers 2202 new covid-19 cases in 24 hours

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: India reported 2,202 new cases in the last 24 hours when its deaths count rose to 27 from 13 a day before even as the Covid-19 cases in the country fell by around 20 percent in the week ending Sunday. After rising for four weeks running, fresh infections dipped substantially in Delhi-NCR. Recoveries, […]

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Delhi sizzles at 49 degrees Celsius

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: A tormenting heatwave swept through Delhi and neighbouring cities on Sunday with the mercury crossing 49 degrees Celsius in pockets of the national capital. The mercury touched 49.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi while Najafgarh in the southwest part of the city recorded 49.1 degrees Celsius. “We have seen western disturbances in […]