Breaking: Russia’s dirty bomb claims ‘absurd’ and ‘dangerous’, says Ukraine

Oct 23, 2022 11:47 PM IST

Mumbai records 118 new Covid cases

Mumbai on Sunday recorded 118 new Covid cases which pushed the caseload to 11,53,417.

Oct 23, 2022 11:12 PM IST

Russia’s dirty bomb claims ‘absurd’ and ‘dangerous’, says Ukraine

The Ukrainian government on Sunday denied that it was planning to use dirty bombs against Russian military. Ukriane foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said in a social media post that Moscow’s dirty bomb claims are absurd and dangerous. 

Oct 23, 2022 10:46 PM IST

US, Russian defence ministers hold talks, discuss situation in Ukraine

In a rare instance, the defence secretary of the United States had a telephonic call with the Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu on Friday and discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, ANI reported.

Oct 23, 2022 08:38 PM IST

HC rejects default bail plea of Gauri Lankesh murder accused

The High Court of Karnataka has dismissed a petition filed by an accused in the journalist Gauri Lankesh murder case seeking ‘default bail’ by challenging a lower court order, PTI reported.

Oct 23, 2022 07:36 PM IST

Ayodhya creates Guinness World Record by lighting over 15 lakh earthen lamps 

Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya creates Guinness World Record by lighting over 15 lakh earthen lamps during Deepotsav in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 23, 2022 07:25 PM IST

Watch | Ayodhya witnesses laser show as lakhs of earthen lamps light up the Saryu river

Oct 23, 2022 06:55 PM IST

PM Modi launches Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya.

Oct 23, 2022 06:51 PM IST

PM Modi offers ‘aarti’ at New Ghat, Saryu River in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers ‘aarti’ at New Ghat, Saryu River in Ayodhya.

Oct 23, 2022 06:29 PM IST

On Deepotsav in Ayodhya, PM Modi says ‘Lord Ram doesn’t leave anyone behind’

Beginning his speech with ‘Jai Shri Ram’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering on the occasion of historic Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Sunday. “From the holy birthplace of Lord Ram, I pass on Diwali wishes to my countrymen,” Modi said.

Oct 23, 2022 06:11 PM IST

Ayodhya updates | Banks of river Sarayu being lit up with lakhs of earthen lamps

People start lighting lamps.

The banks of river Sarayu are lit up with lakhs of earthen lamps for Deepotsav, on the eve of Deepavali.

Oct 23, 2022 06:05 PM IST

Ayodhya updates | PM Modi performs Rajyabhishek of the symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs the Rajyabhishek of the symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Oct 23, 2022 05:55 PM IST

Deep depression to intensify into cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal today evening

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Sunday that Cyclone Sitrang will develop over the east-central Bay of Bengal around the late evening hours. 

Oct 23, 2022 05:52 PM IST

Ayodhya updates | People start lighting lamps to create Guniees World record

People start lighting lamps to create Guniees World record during the sixth Deepotsav celebration in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Oct 23, 2022 05:48 PM IST

Ayodhya updates | PM reaches Ram Katha Park 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Ram Katha Park in Ayodhaya.

Oct 23, 2022 05:28 PM IST

Two pilots dead after Russian jet crashes into building in Siberia

Two pilots were killed after a Russian jet conducting a test flight crashed Sunday into a two-storey building in the city of Irkutsk in southern Siberia, AFP reported.

Oct 23, 2022 05:06 PM IST

PM Modi inspects Shree Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site in Ayodhya. He will perform the Rajyabhishek of the symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram later. pic.twitter.com/Mgx7EGquJT

— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site in Ayodhya. He will perform the Rajyabhishek of the symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram later.

Oct 23, 2022 04:54 PM IST

PM Modi offers prayers at Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers to Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. 

Oct 23, 2022 04:48 PM IST

16 grand tableaux based on Ramayana episodes taken out at Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya

The 6th edition of ‘Deepotsav’ celebrations started on Sunday morning with sixteen spectacular tableaux based on episodes from the Ramayana taken out in the holy city.

Oct 23, 2022 04:41 PM IST

PM Modi reaches Ayodhya for Deepotsav celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Ayodhya, where he will take part in the Deepotsav celebrations. He was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath & governor Anandiben Patel.

Oct 23, 2022 04:30 PM IST

Watch: Yogi Adityanath welcomes artists who will perform Ramlila in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and governor Anandiben Patel welcome artists who will perform Ramlila in Ayodhya later today, as part of the Deepotsav celebrations.

Oct 23, 2022 03:14 PM IST

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he would run for UK PM’s post amid growing support

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak announced Sunday that he is running to replace outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss. 

Oct 23, 2022 02:58 PM IST

Ex-BJP MLA joins Congress ahead of Gujarat polls, claims saffron party sidelined him

Ahead of the Gujarat Assembly polls due later this year, former BJP MLA Balkrishna Patel joined the opposition Congress on Sunday, claiming he was sidelined in the ruling fold despite his hard work and commitment, PTI reported.

Oct 23, 2022 02:50 PM IST

PM Modi’s “today’s era is not of war” message resonated widely in Europe: German Ambassador Ackermann

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “clear” message to Russian President Vladimir Putin that ‘today’s era is not of war’ resonated widely in Europe in a very positive way, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said on Sunday while complimenting India’s position that sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries must be respected.

Oct 23, 2022 02:43 PM IST

29 wagons of goods train derail at Ramwan station near UP’s Fatehpur

As many as twenty-nine wagons of a goods train derailed at Ramwan station in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur, news agency ANI reported.

Oct 23, 2022 02:37 PM IST

Sharad Pawar says he will participate in Cong’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Sunday said he will participate in the Congress’s Bharat Jodo Yatra when it enters Maharashtra as an attempt is being made through it to bring harmony in society, PTI reported.

Oct 23, 2022 01:51 PM IST

Kim Jong Un sends congratulatory letter to China’s Xi

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory letter to Xi Jinping on his reelection as China’s leader, state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday.

Oct 23, 2022 01:31 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath, Anandiben Patel arrive at Ram Katha Park

CM Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel arrive at Ram Katha Park to receive tableaux procession in Ayodhya.

Oct 23, 2022 12:55 PM IST

Man booked for indecent online post on Congress leader in Karnataka

A case has been registered at the women’s police station against a person who uploaded the photo and video of Congress leader Prathibha Kulai in a derogatory manner on social media, reported PTI.

Oct 23, 2022 12:00 PM IST

UP woman writes to President seeking euthanasia

A 30-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly raped by her stepson, husband and his friends, has written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu seeking death by euthanasia saying that she has lost all her hope in justice.

Oct 23, 2022 10:27 AM IST

Fire breaks out in a firecracker stall setup in Gymkhana ground

Fire broke out in a firecracker stall setup in Gymkhana ground at Gandhi Nagar, Vijayawada, today morning.

Oct 23, 2022 09:39 AM IST

China’s Xi Jinping secures third term

China’s Xi Jinping appointed as party general secretary for unprecedented third term.

Oct 23, 2022 09:37 AM IST

Security heightened in Ayodhya ahead of PM Modi’s arrival

Uttar Pradesh | Security heightened in Ayodhya ahead of PM Modi’s arrival to take part in Deepotsav celebrations

PM will offer prayers to Lord Ramlala Virajman, followed by an inspection of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site. pic.twitter.com/VfIxbHOcj7

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 23, 2022

Security heightened in Ayodhya ahead of PM Modi’s arrival to take part in Deepotsav celebrations.

Oct 23, 2022 09:00 AM IST

India sees 1,994 fresh Covid cases

India sees 1,994 fresh Covid cases; active caseload remains below 24,000-mark.

Oct 23, 2022 07:43 AM IST

Delhi’s overall air quality falls in ‘poor’ category

Delhi’s overall air quality is in the ‘Poor’ category with Air Quality Index at 266 today, as per SAFAR India air quality service.

Oct 23, 2022 06:32 AM IST

PM Modi to visit Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali today

On the eve of Deepavali today, PM Modi will visit Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. PM will offer prayers to Lord Ramlala Virajman, followed by an inspection of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site. He’ll perform the Rajyabhishek of symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram: PMO