LIVE highlights: Heavy rain, thunderstorm lashes Delhi-NCR
Breaking news, March 29, 2023 highlights: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.
Welcome to hindustantimes.com updates platform where you can find breaking news from India and across the world. Find fast updates about the latest news as it breaks.
Follow all the updates here:
-
Mar 29, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Imran Khan files plea against non-bailable warrants issued in judge threat case
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Wednesday filed a plea in the sessions court against non-bailable arrest warrants issued against him in the female judge threatening case.
-
Mar 29, 2023 09:31 PM IST
Delhi reports 300 new Covid cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours
Delhi recorded 300 fresh Covid-19 cases and two deaths on Wednesday, according to a bulletin issued by the Delhi Health department.
-
Mar 29, 2023 08:48 PM IST
‘Trying for deal on Russia-held nuclear plant’: IAEA chief
The chief of the UN atomic watchdog said on Wednesday he was working on a compromise security plan for the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and warned of increased military activity around it, reported AFP.
-
Mar 29, 2023 08:09 PM IST
9 flights diverted from Delhi to Jaipur
In view of the poor weather conditions in Delhi-NCR, nine flights have been diverted to Jaipur airport.
-
Mar 29, 2023 07:22 PM IST
Rajasthan HC acquits all accused in deadly 2008 Jaipur blasts
The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday acquitted four men who were given the death sentence by a lower court for the 2008 serial Jaipur blasts that killed 71 people and slammed the investigating agencies over their "shoddy investigation".
-
Mar 29, 2023 06:44 PM IST
Students' protest in front of VC's office over TSPSC paper leak
Students' protest in front of VC's office over Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) paper leak at Kakatiya University in Warangal.
-
Mar 29, 2023 05:48 PM IST
Britain’s King Charles and his wife Camilla arrive in Germany
Britain’s King Charles and his wife Camilla arrive at Berlin airport for a three-day state visit to Germany. Charles and Camilla were received with military honours by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Buedenbender at Berlin’s landmark, the Brandenburg Gate, reported Reuters.
-
Mar 29, 2023 03:49 PM IST
‘Several thousands’ to lose job at Disney in April
Entertainment giant Disney, which announced in February it will lay off as many as 7,000 employees, will do so in three rounds, according to an internal memo sent by CEO Bob Iger that got leaked, with the second phase, scheduled for April, set to be ‘larger’ than the other two. Read more
-
Mar 29, 2023 03:12 PM IST
‘Siyaya’, 3-yr-old cheetah brought from Namibia, gives birth to 4 cubs
The three-year-old female Cheetah 'Siyaya' translocated to India from Namibia on 17th September 2022 gave birth to four cubs around five days ago. The cubs are safe in a pre-release enclosure. (ANI)
-
Mar 29, 2023 02:19 PM IST
Pune Lok Sabha MP Girish Bapat passes away; tributes pour in
Pune member of Parliament in Lok Sabha Girish Bapat (74) passed away on Wednesday afternoon, city BJP unit chief Jagdish Mulik said. Read more
-
Mar 29, 2023 01:05 PM IST
Pioneering artist Vivan Sundaram dies at 79
Vivan Sundaram, one of India's pioneering multidisciplinary artists, breathed his last on Wednesday morning. He was 79.
"Vivan Sundaram passed away this morning at 9.20 am. Further details of the cremation as decided will be communicated to you shortly," read a note issued by Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT), of which Sundaram was a founding trustee.
-
Mar 29, 2023 10:54 AM IST
NCP leader Mohammed Faizal's Lok Sabha membership restored ahead of SC hearing
Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on a petition by NCP MP Mohammed Faizal, the Lok Sabha Secretariat revokes its order on his disqualification.
-
Mar 29, 2023 10:14 AM IST
India reports 2,151 fresh Covid-19 cases, highest since October last year
India on Wednesday reported 2,151 fresh Covid-19 cases, highest since October last year.
-
Mar 29, 2023 10:11 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu meets Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann at the latter's residence in Chandigarh
-
Mar 29, 2023 09:14 AM IST
Mathura admin makes e-rickshaw registration mandatory from April 1 for benefit of pilgrims
The district administration in the temple town of Mathura has made the registration of e-rickshaws mandatory in a bid to prevent exploitation and harassment of pilgrims by operators, PTI reported.
-
Mar 29, 2023 08:01 AM IST
Election Commission to announce Karnataka assembly election schedule at 11.30am
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will today announce the schedule of the Karnataka assembly election due in May this year. The poll panel has issued an invite to announce the election schedule at 11.30 am.
-
Mar 29, 2023 07:58 AM IST
In Hoshiarpur, Amritpal Singh, Papalpreet Singh escape Punjab Police again
Pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh and his mentor Papalpreet Singh reportedly once again dodged the Punjab Police after a massive search operation was launched in a Hoshiarpur village late on Tuesday night to arrest them.
-
Mar 29, 2023 06:40 AM IST
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts Afghanistan's capital Kabul
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter Scale hit 85km East of Kabul, Afghanistan today at 5:49 am IST: National Centre for Seismology
-
Mar 29, 2023 06:25 AM IST
Mass leave announced by doctors in Rajasthan; medical services to be affected
Medical services are likely to be seriously affected in Rajasthan on Wednesday with the government doctors and faculty members of medical colleges announcing to go on one-day mass leave in solidarity with private doctors agitating against the Right to Health Bill.
-
Mar 29, 2023 06:17 AM IST
‘I will be killed in…’: Atiq Ahmed's brother allegedly threatened by 'officer'
Khalid Azim alias Ashraf Ahmed, the brother of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and one of the seven persons who have been acquitted in the 2006 Umesh Pal kidnapping case, claimed he has been threatened by an officer that he will be killed in two weeks. Read more
-
Mar 29, 2023 05:57 AM IST
Pakistan, China to join SCO security officials’ meeting on March 29 virtually
China and Pakistan will participate virtually in a meeting of national security advisers (NSA) and top security officials of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to be hosted by India on March 29, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Wrestlers’ arrest shows Sengol bent on inaugural day: TN CM
The DMK-led secular progressive alliance in Tamil Nadu is among the 19 parties across India that boycotted the new Parliament building’s inauguration
Taxman to scan sharp spike in ₹2,000 notes’ deposits
The Reserve Bank of India has allowed the exchange of ₹2,000 banknotes into smaller denominations up to ₹20,000 per transaction
Opposition parties may meet in Patna on June 12 to chart LS polls plan
The grand alliance leaders familiar with development said more than 18 like-minded Opposition parties will attend the Patna meeting
Raids on TN min: I-T dept terms attack on officials ‘deliberate’
The raids against minister Senthil Balaji have been ongoing for three consecutive days, with searches taking place in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Karur districts.
Mann Ki Baat: Savarkar could not stand mindset of slavery, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, saying his personality exuded strength and his fearless nature could not tolerate the mindset of slavery.
Cop among 5 killed, 12 injured as fresh clashes rock Manipur
The development came on a day when the Manipur government said that at least 40 Kuki armed militants have been killed by security forces in the last four days
Parliament inauguration matter of pride and joy for all Indians: President
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday welcomed the inauguration of the Parliament building and said that she was happy that the prime minister, who is the symbol of Parliament’s trust, unveiled the new structure.
Over half of all cultivated land now has irrigation access for first time
In 2022-23, of the 141 million hectares of gross sown area in the country, nearly 73 million hectares, or 52%, had irrigation access
Modi treated Parliament inauguration like his coronation: Opposition
Opposition parties on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the new Parliament building, and accused him of “snatching the right” from the President.
Heart of democracy beats in a new home
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Parliament building on Sunday, with increased seating and state-of-the-art facilities. The ceremony, which included multi-faith prayers and the installation of a ceremonial sceptre, was boycotted by 22 opposition parties who had demanded that the President, rather than the Prime Minister, should have presided over the event. The new building, which cost ?971 crore ($130 million) to build, will replace the iconic circular building that was inaugurated in 1927.
Modi felicitates workers who built Parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated 11 workers involved in the construction of the new Parliament building, gifting them traditional shawls and mementos. Modi also interacted with the workers. The construction of the complex provided employment to 60,000 workers.
Fresh clashes rock Manipur; 40 ‘terrorists’ killed, says CM
At least 40 Kuki militants have been killed in a security operation in Manipur's Imphal valley. The state has been hit by ethnic violence since the Manipur high court directed on April 27 that the Meities, the dominant community in the state, should be included in the Scheduled Tribes list. The violence has left 74 dead, over 200 injured and more than 1,000 homes burnt. Internet services have been shut for the past 25 days. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is due to visit Manipur on Monday to hold talks with stakeholders to restore calm.
Modi meets CMs of BJP-governed states
PM Modi met with BJP chief ministers of various states to take stock of governance and administrative issues, and preparations for the next year's general election.
IPEF members agree on supply chain deal to cut China reliance
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has reached a deal on supply chain resilience and diversification, with 14 participant countries, including the US and India, agreeing to information-sharing and coordinated crisis response. The group will establish an IPEF supply chain council, supply chain crisis response network, and labour rights advisory network. The deal aims to increase the resilience, efficiency, productivity, sustainability, transparency, diversification, security, fairness, and inclusivity of supply chains. The agreement is subject to domestic approval processes and translation into a final text.
'Sengol' installation to PM Modi's address: Highlights of new parliament launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday inaugurated the new Parliament building.
