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Air India Offers Full Fare Refunds As Flight Operations Hit Due To Heavy Rain In Mumbai

Asian News International | Monday July 22, 2024, Mumbai

Following heavy rains that pounded Mumbai and its suburbs, flight operations have been affected, resulting in the cancellation and diversion of some of the flights.

Heritage Not Just History But "Shared Consciousness" Of Humanity: PM Modi At UNESCO Event

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

Heritage is not just history but a "shared consciousness" of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday while encouraging people to leverage heritage to enhance global wellbeing and forge deeper connections.

What UP Congress Chief Said On BJP Allies Questioning Kanwar Yatra Eateries Order

Asian News International | Sunday July 21, 2024, Lucknow

Reacting to the row over using 'nameplates' on food shops on the Kanwar route in UP and Uttarakhand, UP Congress state president Ajay Rai said that if Chirag Paswan and Jayant Chaudhary are against this decision, then they should withdraw their suppo

5 Die Of Chandipura Virus, 13 New Suspected Cases Reported In Gujarat Today

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2024, Ahmedabad

Gujarat on Sunday reported 13 fresh suspected Chandipura virus cases and five fatalities, the state health department said.

Mumbai, Nearby Areas Receive Over 100mm Rainfall In 12 Hours; Flights Diverted

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2024, Mumbai

Mumbai and its suburbs received over 100 mm of rainfall in 12 hours till 8 PM on Sunday, inundating roads in many areas, diverting flights, and briefly affecting local train traffic between Dadar and Matunga stations due to water-logging.

Over 4,500 Indian Students Return From Violence-Hit Bangladesh

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2024, New Delhi

More than 4,500 Indian students have returned home from Bangladesh as the neighbouring country continues to reel under violent clashes that have killed over 100 people.

Mahua Moitra Approaches Supreme Court Against Kanwar Yatra Eateries Order

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2024, New Delhi

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court against the directives by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display the names of their owners.

Video Of House Bombed In Manipur Viral. Owner, A Displaced Man, Says...

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday July 21, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

Naorem Ibomcha Meitei, 43, was born in southern Manipur's hill district Churachandpur. He and his family fled from this Kuki tribes-dominated area when ethnic violence broke out in May 2023.

8 Indians Rescued From Myanmar Scam Centre

Asian News International | Sunday July 21, 2024, Yangon

Eight Indian nationals, victims of a scam centre in Hpa Lu, Myawaddy, were successfully rescued and handed over to Myanmar police and immigration authorities yesterday.

Case Against Jindal Group Executive For Harassing Woman On Flight

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2024, Kolkata

A case was filed against a senior executive of a Jindal Group company for allegedly harassing a female co-passenger on a Kolkata-Abu Dhabi flight, an officer of the Bidhannagar City Police said on Sunday.

Arrested Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji Complains Of Chest Pain, Taken To Hospital

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2024, Chennai

Former Minister V Senthil Balaji who is lodged in a prison here in an Enforcement Directorate case was taken to hospital on Sunday by jail authorities after he complained of chest pain, official sources said.

PM Modi Inaugurates 46th Session Of World Heritage Committee At Bharat Mandapam

Asian News International | Sunday July 21, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India will contribute one million dollars to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to provide support for heritage conservation in countries, especially of the Global South.

Three BJP Allies Question UP Order To Eateries For Kanwar Yatra, Demand Rollback

Reported by Tanishq Punjabi, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday July 21, 2024, New Delhi

The dissent against the Uttar Pradesh government's order to eateries to display names of owners during kanwar yatra has spread to the ruling alliance.

Talks With India On Khalistani Terrorist's Murder Plot Has Been Effective: Top US Official

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2024, Washington

The conversation with India regarding the allegations of a plot to assassinate a Khalistani terrorist in the US has been "respectful" and "effective" because it's being held behind closed doors, according to Jake Sullivan.

"1 Lakh Agniveers In Army, They Perform Same Duties": Top Officer

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Sunday July 21, 2024

Agniveers wear the same uniform and perform the same duties, underlined a top Army officer, adding in some areas they are a shade better, countering the opposition charge that the Centre has created two classes of soldiers.