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Rains in some parts of Delhi brings relief from heat

Light rains bring mercury down in Delhi

9:02 pm June 12, 2019

New Delhi: Thunderstorm and dust storm coupled with light rain brought the mercury down in the national capital, bringing the much-needed relief to Delhiites reeling under intense heat for the past few days. The air quality, however, continued to remain in the poor category. Flight operations at the Delhi International Airport were suspended for around […]

Kerala sounds alert in health sector over cyclone Burevi threat

Follow real-time info on cyclone to stay safe: PM

4:42 pm June 12, 2019

New Delhi: As cyclone ‘Vayu’ advances towards Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday advised people to follow real-time information being provided by local agencies to stay safe. “Praying for the safety and wellbeing of all those affected by Cyclone Vayu. The government and local agencies are providing real-time information, which […]

Gold prices bounce back by Rs 200; silver up Rs 330

4:26 pm June 12, 2019

New Delhi: Gold prices rose by Rs 200 to Rs 33,570 per 10 gram in the national capital Wednesday following increased buying by local jewellers and a firm overseas trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Tracking gold, silver also surged by Rs 330 to Rs 37,890 per kg on fresh offtake by industrial […]

JNUSU alleges entrance question paper copied

11:22 pm June 11, 2019

New Delhi: The JNUSU Tuesday alleged that the questions in the entrance examination for the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning (CESP), MA programme, were copied from substandard websites. Chintamani Mahapatra, Rector-I of Jawaharlal Nehru University said, “Appropriate steps will be taken to examine the allegations and take necessary action as per the findings”. The […]

Sikkim chief minister meets PM

10:43 pm June 11, 2019

New Delhi: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, the prime minister’s office said. The PMO released a photograph of the two leaders meeting. Tamang led the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha party to victory in the recently held Assembly elections, ending near 25-year reign of Pawan Kumar Chamling as the […]