Published 07:49 IST, May 3rd 2023
India news LIVE: Scuffle breaks out between Delhi Police and wrestlers at Jantar Mantar
Senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Tuesday, May 2, announced his decision to resign from the post of NCP president. Following his announcement, the party leaders and workers started protesting demanding Pawar to reconsider his decision. However, the party has now started hunting for its new chief. An 18-member committee has been formed by NCP supremo Sharad Pawar to elect the new party president.
23:41 IST, May 3rd 2023
Scuffle breaks out between protesting wrestlers and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar
A scuffle breaks out between protesting wrestlers and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar. The wrestlers were trying to take a bed to the protest site and the police was trying to stop the wrestlers from taking the bed to the protest side. The Delhi police said that there can be no permanent arrangement on Jantar Mantar which is a public site and taking the bed over there is not allowed.
#WATCH | Delhi: A scuffle breaks out between protesting wrestlers and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar pic.twitter.com/gzPJiPYuUU
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
22:51 IST, May 3rd 2023
Tamil Nadu: Chithirai festival celebrations are underway in Madurai
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Chithirai festival celebrations are underway in Madurai. pic.twitter.com/PuiBQxfSSL
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
22:33 IST, May 3rd 2023
Dindoshi Police arrests four drug peddlers, including a Nigerian national
Dindoshi Police arrested four drug peddlers, including a Nigerian national, and seized MD drugs worth Rs 32 Lakhs in the international market from them. Case registered against them under NDPS Act. The accused have been identified as Suraj Habib Sheikh, Zaheer Wahabuddin Qureshi, Riyaz Nasir Ali Sayyad and Sunday John Ambaze. All of them sent to Police custody till 6th May.
22:18 IST, May 3rd 2023
Manipur protest: Internet shutdown in entire Manipur for next 5 days
As law and order situation continues to deteriorate following protest over land survey by the State govt, the internet has been shutdown in entire Manipur for next 5 days.
22:00 IST, May 3rd 2023
Ajay Banga becocomes the next World Bank president
Indian American businessman Ajay Banga becomes the next World Bank president.
The Executive Directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as President of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023. The Board looks forward to working with him on the World Bank Group Evolution process, as discussed at the April 2023 Spring Meetings, and on all the World Bank Group’s ambitions and efforts aimed at tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries: World Bank
20:55 IST, May 3rd 2023
NMACC: Nita Ambani speaks on ‘The Sound of Music’
Nita Ambani speaks on the award-winning show ‘The Sound of Music’ that marked the debut of musicals and international Broadway in India.
Mumbai: Nita Ambani speaks on the award-winning show ‘The Sound of Music’ that marked the debut of musicals and international Broadway in India. https://t.co/CU00GHWwfO pic.twitter.com/w0N1qLgiLf
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
20:33 IST, May 3rd 2023
Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) sets up its new headquarters in Bengaluru
The Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD), which was established with the intention of conducting joint operations, has its administrative centre in Bengaluru. According to defence authorities, "The Armed Forces Special Operations Division was set up in Agra in its early days under the Integrated Defence Staff and has now shifted to Bengaluru,"
20:09 IST, May 3rd 2023
Go First cancelled all its flight for 3 to 5 May amid bankruptcy
#GoFirst cancelled all its flights for 3rd, 4th and 5th May amid bankruptcy. Visuals from Chandigarh airport. A passenger, Praveen Kumar says, "I had to book another flight after getting the message. I spent Rs 15,000 again..." Another passenger, Shikha says, "We had to get another flight. There was an extra charge and there has not been any refund yet..." Komal, a passenger says, "...They have not said anything about refund, they say we will get it. But we're facing a lot of trouble."
#WATCH | #GoFirst cancelled all its flights for 3rd, 4th and 5th May amid bankruptcy. Visuals from Chandigarh airport.
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
A passenger, Praveen Kumar says, "I had to book another flight after getting the message. I spent Rs 15,000 again..."
Another passenger, Shikha says, "We had… pic.twitter.com/ADfNTRizDW
20:01 IST, May 3rd 2023
Mob destroys houses amid tensions in Churachandpur Town in Manipur
Mob destroys houses amid tensions in Churachandpur Town in Manipur. Public curfew has been imposed in the district.
#WATCH | Mob destroys houses amid tensions in Churachandpur Town in Manipur. Public curfew has been imposed in the district. pic.twitter.com/jonBsyRI18
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
19:57 IST, May 3rd 2023
ADG, BSF (Western command), PV Rama Shastri says, BSF jawans have not missed even one incursion
PV Rama Shastri, Additional Director General, BSF (Western command) says, "BSF has always worked well. That has been maintained this year too...In the past few years, BSF jawans have not missed even one incursion. What is important is not missing any drones - we are either forcing them to retreat or shooting them down. We have recovered more than 600 kgs of drugs, not only through drones but overall."
19:23 IST, May 3rd 2023
Manipur: DM Bishnupur applies sec 144 under Cr. P.C. act in the district
Manipur | Assembly of five or more persons, which is likely to turn unlawful, and carrying of sticks, stones, firearms without a valid license, weapons or objects of any description which can be used as offensive weapons, prohibited in the whole jurisdiction of Bishnupur district with immediate effect.
18:21 IST, May 3rd 2023
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala criticises Madan Dilawar over remark on Congress President
"...BJP leaders' hatred for the tallest SC leader in recent history of K'taka, their hatred at the instance of PM Modi to abuse the tallest son of soil of K'taka is disgusting, filthy, nauseating, unacceptable & reprehensible..," says Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on BJP MLA-Gen Seceratary Madan Dilawar's reported “Congress president is 80 yrs old; God can take him away any time” remark
#WATCH | #KarnatakaElections2023 | "...BJP leaders' hatred for the tallest SC leader in recent history of K'taka, their hatred at the instance of PM Modi to abuse the tallest son of soil of K'taka is disgusting, filthy, nauseating, unacceptable & reprehensible..," says Congress… pic.twitter.com/5RWgNlYAaX
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
17:36 IST, May 3rd 2023
"Nitish Kumar’s party is doing a scam to the amount of Rs 10,000 crores in illicit liquor," says Bihar BJP President
Today alcohol has reached every home & Nitish Kumar is getting money through home delivery. Nitish Kumar’s party is doing a scam to the amount of Rs 10,000 crores in illicit liquor. The administration is collaborating with the liquor mafia and sending all the money to the JD(U) account...That’s why today we take a vow that in 2024 we will win with a full majority in Bihar: Bihar BJP President Samrat Choudhary
17:29 IST, May 3rd 2023
Tunisha Sharma death case: Court allows police to return accused Sheezan Khan's passport
Actress Tunisha Sharma death case | Vasai Court in Mumbai allows Police to return accused TV actor Sheezan Khan's passport to him and allow him to travel abroad till 10th July 2023. Khan had filed a plea before the court, urging to get his passport back while citing the shoot of a TV serial.
17:04 IST, May 3rd 2023
MHA decides to introduce 30 percent Millets in CAPF, NDRF's meals to mark International Year of Millets-2023
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday decided to introduce 30 percent Millets (Shree Anna) in the meals of personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The MHA announced that it has taken the momentous decision under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the mark the International Year of Millets-2023,
The decision to introduce 30% Millets in the meals has been taken on the clarion call of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, after detailed discussion with all the forces, says MHA.
16:55 IST, May 3rd 2023
PM Modi met Padma Award recipient Tulsi Gowda, Sukri Bomma Gowda during his visit to Uttara Kannada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Ankola in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka met Padma Award recipients from the state, Tulsi Gowda and Sukri Bommagowda on Wednesday. .
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gowda and Sukri Bommagowda, Padma award recipients from Karnataka, at Ankola in Uttara Kannada district today. pic.twitter.com/GLwCimtb8H
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
16:46 IST, May 3rd 2023
NCP vice president Praful Patel opens up NCP President post issue
"...We'll tell you tomorrow if a need will arise to convene a meeting of that committee," says NCP vice president Praful Patel on the party's committee formed to decide on the post of NCP president
When asked if Sharad Pawar announced his resignation as NCP's national president due to the party's internal politics, vice president Praful Patel says, "...The party is united. Everyone stands together under the leadership of Pawar Sahab. NCP, as a party, will remain united. No factions will appear..."
#WATCH | When asked if Sharad Pawar announced his resignation as NCP's national president due to the party's internal politics, vice president Praful Patel says, "...The party is united. Everyone stands together under the leadership of Pawar Sahab. NCP, as a party, will remain… pic.twitter.com/jiaK6YACuf
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
16:03 IST, May 3rd 2023
Rahul Gandhi receives a setback in 'Modi Surname case' by MP/MLA court in Ranchi
MP/MLA court in Ranchi rejects Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea for exemption from personal appearance in 'Modi Surname case'. A defamation case was filed against him by a person named Pradeep Modi in Ranchi.
16:01 IST, May 3rd 2023
The Kerala Story: CPI MP writes to I&B Minister Anurag Thakur says trailer is nothing but a politically motivated hatred campaign
CPI MP Binoy Viswam writes to I&B Minister Anurag Thakur, stating that "the official trailer of the film is nothing but a politically motivated hatred campaign against Kerala and the Muslim community." The MP urges him to "initiate an enquiry into the fallacious claims being made through the movie"
15:55 IST, May 3rd 2023
An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude on Richter scale hits Afghanistan at 3:21 pm
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan today at 3:21 pm: National Centre for Seismology
15:47 IST, May 3rd 2023
Rajnath Singh concludes his three-day official visit to the Maldives
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concludes his three-day official visit to the Maldives on the invitation of his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Didi.
15:47 IST, May 3rd 2023
EAM S Jaishankar lands in Goa for SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting
EAM Dr S Jaishankar arrives in Goa for the Meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers. The meeting is being held here on May 4-5.
In order to prepare for the Summit, India, which assumed the rotating leadership of the SCO at the Samarkand Summit in 2022, is organising a number of significant meetings. New Delhi recently hosted the SCO defence, transport, and NSA level meeting under its chairmanship, which asks for solutions to assist create an environment for collaboration and cooperation as part of fulfilling pledges to the SCO.
#WATCH | EAM Dr S Jaishankar arrives in Goa for the Meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers. The meeting is being held here on May 4-5. pic.twitter.com/CzfWgd9R0P
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
14:56 IST, May 3rd 2023
NCP leaders to meet in Silver Oak at 5 pm
Amid the ongoing speculation on the name of new NCP chief, the party has called for an meeting at 5 pm in Pawar's residence, Silver Oak. Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, Jayant Patil, Praful Patel and other senior NCP leaders are likely to be present in the meeting.
14:53 IST, May 3rd 2023
Cloudburst triggers flashflood in Kulgam villages
A flash flood triggered by a cloudburst created panic in some villages of Devsar in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. The cloudburst occurred in the upper reaches of Lammar-Hallan area in Devsar. As of now, no loss of life and injury has been reported.
14:22 IST, May 3rd 2023
Insisted Sharad Pawar to continue as party president: NCP leaders after committee meeting
A day after senior leader Sharad Pawar resigned as NCP chief, a closed-door NCB Committee meeting was held at YB Chavan on Wednesday under the guidance of Sharad Pawar. Notably, Sharad Pawar has set up an 18-member committee of NCP leaders to select his successor. Read more
14:12 IST, May 3rd 2023
Hit-and-run case in Delhi: Car driven for 3 kms with victim on roof
A man was killed in hit-and-run case after being hit by a car in teh national capital. The car after hitting two brothers who were on a bike, drove for at least 3 km with the victim on its roof.
13:00 IST, May 3rd 2023
'Committee formed will take decision on NCP chief,' says NCP leader Anil Patil
Addressing media, NCP leader Anil Patil said, "A committe has been constituted. There was only one discussion that Sharad Pawar should continue as party president. Committee will take decision."
12:49 IST, May 3rd 2023
Ajit Pawar to head NCP in Maharashtra, Supriya Sule at Centre: Sources
Amid the rising speculations over the new NCP chief, sources informed that the party leaders suggested that if Sharad Pawar will not re-consider his decision, then the state responsibility should be given to Ajit Pawar, while the responsibilities related to the Centre should be given to Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule.
#BREAKING | Republic gets inside details of NCP meet. Ajit Pawar should be given the charge of state affairs and Supriya Sule should take over National Affairs: Sources.#SharadPawar#PawarRetires#AjitPawar #SupriyaSule #NCP https://t.co/m1eeAaDmk7 pic.twitter.com/JG77KNdoBh
— Republic (@republic) May 3, 2023
12:30 IST, May 3rd 2023
PM Modi launches attack on Congress in Karnataka; 'They align with Anti India forces for polls'
Launching an attack on the Congress party, PM Narendra Modi in Karnataka's Mudbidri said, "Congress aligns with the 'Anti nationals' and takes help from Anti India forces for the polls. They take back cases on the 'Anti nationals'. They shield terror backers."
#KarnatakaAssemblyElection2023 | Karnataka needs a stable government like the BJP, not Congress, which is the enemy of development, progress and peace: PM Modi #LIVE in Karnataka's Mudbidri.#PMModi #KarnatakaElection2023 https://t.co/m1eeAaDmk7 pic.twitter.com/AgO9yvbeZh
— Republic (@republic) May 3, 2023
12:25 IST, May 3rd 2023
SC sets aside Andhra Pradesh HC's decision in land scam case
Supreme Court set aside Andhra Pradesh High Court order staying state government orders sanctioning the constitution of SIT to probe into the allegations of land scam in Amaravati during the previous dispensation under Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
12:19 IST, May 3rd 2023
Jitendra Awhad resigns as 'Rashtriya Sarchitnis'
In response to Sharad Pawar's decision to quit as the NCP chief, party leader Jitendra Awhad resigned from his post of 'NCP General Secretary'.
Apart from him, several NCP workers and leaders from Thane have also tendered their resignations to Jayant Patil.
12:00 IST, May 3rd 2023
PT Usha reaches Jantar Mantar as wresters continue to protest
As wrestlers continue to protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Indian Olympics Association President PT Usha on Wednesday reached Jantar Mantar.
12:00 IST, May 3rd 2023
SC begins hearing arguments seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India
The hearing on same-sex marriage has begun in the Supreme Court for the seventh day. Following this, the Centre has agreed to set up a committee to examine the administrative steps it can take to address some of the concerns of same-sex couples.
11:41 IST, May 3rd 2023
SC declines wrtit petion filed agaisnt the controversial 'The Kerala Story'
Supreme Court declines to entertain a petition seeking for disclaimer to be added before 'The Kerala Story' to ensure that it isn't advertised as a true story. The court states that the appropriate remedy could be granted by the High Court and granted the petitioners the liberty to move the High Court.
#BREAKING | Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea filed against the movie ‘The Kerala Story' seeking stay on the release of the film. Top court allows petitioners to approach the Kerala High Court.#SC #TheKeralaStoryhttps://t.co/JBOJSkzT7L pic.twitter.com/pXsYelQmMJ
— Republic (@republic) May 3, 2023
11:32 IST, May 3rd 2023
Encounter in Pichnad Machil area of J&K's Kupwara underway
#Encounter going on near Pichnad Machil area of #Kupwara district. Army and Kupwara police on job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 3, 2023
11:04 IST, May 3rd 2023
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia moves Delhi High Court
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia moved Delhi High Court in the Delhi Liquor policy scam case. Sisodia has sought interim bail in connection to the case being probed by the CBI. the High Court has asked CBI to try to make efforts to file the status report in the matter by Thursday, April 3.
11:01 IST, May 3rd 2023
NCP Committee meet to start at 11:30 am to elect new party chief
NCP Committee meeting to take place at 11.30 am at YB Chavan on Wednesday under the guidance of Sharad Pawar,. The committee has been formed to elect the new party president.
10:44 IST, May 3rd 2023
Meeting underway between Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and Praful Patel
Sources have informed that a closed door meeting is currently underway between Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and Praful Patel at the YB Chavan Centre.
10:42 IST, May 3rd 2023
ED launches searches in Kerala against Mannapuram Finance Limited group
ED on Wednesday launched search operations in Thrissur, Kerala to probe the allegations of illegal collection of deposits of more than Rs 150 crores from the public without RBI approval.
Probing large-scale cash transactions without following KYC norms.
10:37 IST, May 3rd 2023
Bajrang Dal in Bengaluru stages protest against Congress manifesto
After the Congress party in its manifesto promised to ban the Hindu organisation Bajrang Dal in Karnataka following its win in the Assembly polls, the Vijayanagar district unit of the group in Bengaluru is staging a protest against the grand old party.
10:26 IST, May 3rd 2023
NCP meet underway at Sharad Pawar's residence; Ajit, Supiya Sule present
A day after senior leader Sharad Pawar resigned as NCP chief, party leaders are holding a key meet at the former party president's residence. According to sources, Ajit Pawar and Supiya Sule are also present in the meet.
#LIVE | NCP senior leaders to hold key meet as Sharad Pawar steps down from NCP president post. Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule, Praful Patel and other leaders of NCP will be present in the meeting.#NCP #SharadPawar#PawarRetires#SupriyaSule #AjitPawar https://t.co/JBOJSkzT7L pic.twitter.com/4QWhrAyhYt
— Republic (@republic) May 3, 2023
10:24 IST, May 3rd 2023
NCP MLA Rajendra Singne Buldhana meets Sharad Pawar, asks him to reconsider his resignation decision
Revealing details about the meeting of NCP at Sharad Pawar's residence, party MLA Rajendra Singne Buldhana said, "Some NCP leaders of my area gave their resignation. I met Sharad Pawar today and have aked him to reconsider his decision."
10:04 IST, May 3rd 2023
Dharashiv NCP leaders resign after Sharad Pawar steps down as NCP chief
As Sharad Pawar announced his decision to step down from the post of NCP chief, NCP leaders from Dharashiv handed their resignations asking Pawar to reconsider his announcement.
09:54 IST, May 3rd 2023
Max temp in Delhi likely to settle below 30 deg C for 4th consecutive day
Light rain and thundershowers are likely in Delhi on Wednesday and the city's maximum temperature is predicted to settle around 28 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
09:48 IST, May 3rd 2023
NCP leaders to meet at Silver Oak
After Sharad Pawar's resignation as NCP chief, senior leaders of his party will meet at Silver Oak (Pawar's residence in Mumbai). According to sources, leaders including Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule, Jayant Patil, Praful Patel, Jitendra Awhad, Chhagan Bhujbal, and Dilip Walse Patel will be present in the key meet.
09:44 IST, May 3rd 2023
Old bridge over the Bahuda River in Andhra's Srikakulam district collapses
An old bridge built over the Bahuda River near Ichhapuram in Srikakulam district collapsed when a stone lorry weighing 70 tons was passing from there. There was no loss of life in the bridge collapse incident, traffic is disrupted. More details awaited
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: An old bridge built over the Bahuda River near Ichhapuram in Srikakulam district collapsed when a stone lorry weighing 70 tons was passing from there. There was no loss of life in the bridge collapse incident, traffic is disrupted. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/ad2WNFeQKG
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
09:43 IST, May 3rd 2023
Mohammad Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan moves SC seeking arrest warrant against him
Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami's wife Hasin Jahan has moved to the Supreme Court against him, challenging the Calcutta High Court order, which quashed her plea seeking to remove the stay on the arrest warrant against her husband issued by a local court. Read more
09:00 IST, May 3rd 2023
West Bengal: BJP calls for 12 hours strike in Midnapore
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called out for a 12-hour strike in Midnapore district over alleged killing of a party worker. The strike will only be effective in the Midnapore district, a party leader asserted. It comes after the state witnessed a killing of a BJP worker on May 1, days before the Panchayat Polls. The saffron party has alleged the ruling TMC for kidnapping and killing the BJP Booth President Bijay Krishan Bhuniya.
08:37 IST, May 3rd 2023
P&W's releases statement after Go First airlines files bankruptcy
"Pratt & Whitney is committed to the success of our airline customers, and we continue to prioritise delivery schedules for all customers. Pratt & Whitney is complying with the March 2023 arbitration ruling related to Go First. As this is now a matter of litigation, we will not comment further," P&W's statement on Go First airlines read.
The aerospace company's statemnet came after Indian airline Go First filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, April 2, blaming "faulty" Pratt & Whitney engines for the grounding of about half its fleet.
08:33 IST, May 3rd 2023
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asks members to not disrupt proceedings in 'coordinated & pre-planned' manner
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that members of Parliament should not disrupt proceedings in a "coordinated and pre-planned" manner as it gives wrong impression that public representatives are wasting precious time of the House.
08:33 IST, May 3rd 2023
Delhi Police raids over 20 locations in Delhi and Haryana connected to criminal gang
Dwarka District Police is conducting early morning raids and searches at over 20 locations in Delhi and Haryana over persons connected to a criminal gang. Weapons, cash and illegal substances have been recovered from various places and some people have been detained. Further details awaited.
According to DCP Dwarka M Harshawardhan, the Police have raided the hideouts of gangsters and their associates sitting abroad. Raids have been conducted at some locations in Delhi including Sonipat and Jhajjar.
He further informed that about 20 lakhs have been recovered from a place in Delhi, apart from this weapons have been recovered from Jhajjar and other places in Haryana.
08:33 IST, May 3rd 2023
Red alert sounded on all Army installations on Jammu-Pathankot National Highway
According to sources, red alert has been sounded on all Army installations on Jammu-Pathankot National Highway. The alert was sounded after an input was received regarding terror attack on Indian Army installations.
Schools inside Indian Army installations closed citing security reasons for the day. All Army installations in Jammu, Kathua, Samba and Pathankot are on the highest level of alertness.
08:08 IST, May 3rd 2023
Low-pressure area likely to develop in Bay of Bengal on May 6, predicts IMD
A low pressure area is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal next week, giving rise to the first cyclone of 2023. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal around May 6.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 2, 2023
08:00 IST, May 3rd 2023
Kedarnath Yatra halted for May 3, Orange alert issued
Kedarnath Yatra has been halted for May 3 due to constant snowfall. In view of the constant snowfall, an orange alert has been issued in the region.
"Due to bad weather and snowfall in Kedarnath, the registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath has been stopped till May 3," Mayur Dixit, Rudraprayag District Magistrate (DM) said.
07:49 IST, May 3rd 2023
Devotees throng Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai
A large number of devotees thronged Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on the 11th day of the annual ‘Chithirai’ festival.
#WATCH | A large number of devotees thronged Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on the 11th day of the annual ‘Chithirai’ festival pic.twitter.com/WjpAPO5d8e
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
07:49 IST, May 3rd 2023
Sudan Crisis: 231 passengers evacuated
The 12th outbound flight departed from Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Wednesday. At least 231 passengers are headed to Mumbai.
"12th outbound flight departs from Jeddah. 231 passengers are heading to Mumbai", tweets MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi#OperationKaveri
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
(Pic credits - Arindam Bagchi's Twitter handle) pic.twitter.com/7BZhNeMqGt
07:49 IST, May 3rd 2023
BJP's Dilip Ghosh hints at big change in Maharashtra politics; 'NCP's survival in jeopardy'
Responding to Sharad Pawar's retirement, BJP National vice president Dilip Ghosh said, "NCP’s survival is in jeopardy, Sharad Pawar is losing his power. There is going to be a bigger change in Maharashtra politics."
Updated 00:15 IST, May 4th 2023