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Delhi squall: NDMC command centre handles 61 complaints of fallen trees, waterlogging
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) witnessed hectic activity on Friday as it responded to 61 complaints related to fallen trees and waterlogging during the pre-dawn squall and rain.
Israel confirms strike near Syria's presidential palace in support of Druze community
Jerusalem/Damascus, May 2 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, in a joint statement, said on Friday that Israel carried out overnight attacks near the presidential palace in Syria's capital, Damascus.
Political parties condemn move to ‘snatch’ Punjab river waters (Lead)
Chandigarh, May 2 (IANS) On the initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, all state political parties on Friday displayed a rare show of unity to condemn the move by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to “snatch river waters” and pledged to take every step to save the waters for flowing to Haryana and other states.
RBI panel suggests extending call money market timings to 7 p.m.
BusinessMay 02, 2025 3:16 PMMumbai, May 2 (IANS) A working group set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended extending the trading hours for the call money market.
Calcutta HC directs Kolkata CP to personally probe harassment of lawyers and maligning of judge
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) A three-judge special bench of the Calcutta High Court, created especially to hear the suo motu case on the harassment of advocates and public maligning of a judge of the same court during protest demonstrations against senior advocate and CPI-M Rajya Sabha member Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya last month, on Friday directed Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma to personally investigate the matter.
T20 Mumbai League: SKY for Mumbai North East, Shreyas to SoBo Mumbai Falcons as icon players finalised
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The T20 Mumbai League 2025 finalised icon players for all its teams for the much-awaited third season with India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav going to Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, while fellow India player Shreyas Iyer joined SoBo Mumbai Falcons. Known for their accomplishments on both international and domestic stages, these icon players bring exceptional skills and star power that will elevate the profile and competitiveness of their respective teams.
Delhi CM announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for kin of 4 killed in storm
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday sanctioned an ex-gratia relief of Rs 25 lakh to the next of kin of four family members who lost their lives in a tragic incident caused by heavy rain and storm in Kharkhari village, Najafgarh.
Cambodia declares Botum Sakor mine free after India's help
InternationalMay 02, 2025 2:55 PMPhnom Penh, May 2 (IANS) With India's assistance, Cambodia on Friday declared the Botum Sakor district in Koh Kong as mine-free, ensuring the safety and sustainable development of the region.
Yogi govt's bold push to make schools sports hubs in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is embarking on an ambitious mission to turn over 1.34 lakh council schools across the state into breeding grounds for international sports talent. In a landmark initiative aimed at discovering and grooming young athletes from rural and underrepresented areas, these schools will now offer professional-level sports training modelled after the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
CWC adopts resolution on Pahalgam attack, says 'time for India to teach Pak a lesson'
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Friday expressed solidarity with 26 families who lost their loved ones in the barbaric terror attack in J&K’s Pahalgam on April 22 and adopted a resolution, stating that this is time for the nation to demonstrate collective will as a nation and teach Pakistan a lesson.