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Pace of development not gone down, but pollution level dipped in Delhi: Kejriwal

Addressing a gathering at Thyagaraj Stadium on the occasion of World Environment Day, Arvind Kejriwal asserted that both PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels "fell by 30 per cent" in 2022 compared to the figures in 2016

05 June,2023 02:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Bihar: SDRF personnel inspects river Ganga after bridge collapse

SDRF personnel conducted the inspection on Monday morning to ensure no human life was left trapped

05 June,2023 02:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Burkina Faso: More than 2 million people displaced

Figures released last month showed more than 2 million people are internally displaced in the West African nation, the majority of them women and children, fuelling a dire humanitarian crisis as the conflict pushed people from their homes, off their farms and into congested urban areas or makeshift camps

05 June,2023 01:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Formation of low-pressure system may influence advance of monsoon to Kerala: IMD

The IMD, however, did not give a tentative date for the arrival of the monsoon in Kerala

05 June,2023 01:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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In 10 Points: Odisha tragedy, CBI probe recommendation faces protest and more

On June 4, hours after minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the “root cause” of the accident and the people behind the “criminal” act have been identified, the railways sought a CBI inquiry into the Balasore train crash

05 June,2023 01:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Shiv Sena, BJP will contest all future elections jointly: Maharashtra CM

Eknath Shinde, whose Shiv Sena shares power with the BJP in Maharashtra, in a tweet also informed that he and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Sunday night

05 June,2023 12:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Two CRPF personnel injured in blast of IED planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh

The injured jawans were shifted to the district hospital in Bijapur, the official said, adding they will be airlifted to Raipur for further treatment

05 June,2023 12:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Boy dies in bomb blast at public toilet in West Bengal

The minor, a resident of Subhaspally, was seriously injured when he went to the public toilet near rail gate-1 in Bongaon area and the explosion took place, a senior officer said

05 June,2023 12:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Breaking: Goods train derails in Odisha

Several wagons of a goods train carrying limestone derailed near Sambardhara in Odisha's Bargarh district

05 June,2023 11:57 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India records 174 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 3,193

The national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry's website

05 June,2023 11:44 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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UP: Over 30 arrested as security guards, students clash inside university

A police spokesman said that the clash was triggered after security guards allegedly objected to some students smoking cigarettes at the Munshi Premchand Hostel inside the university campus

05 June,2023 10:31 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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US: Plane over capital causes military jet to scramble, later crashes

Hours later, police said rescuers had reached the site of the plane crash in a rural part of the Shenandoah Valley and that no survivors were found.

05 June,2023 10:30 AM IST | AP
Odisha train tragedy: Union ministers visit injured at hospital

Odisha train tragedy: Union ministers visit injured at hospital

The ministers also held a meeting with doctors from AIIMS, Bhubaneswar as well as those from SCB Medical College and Hospital, informed officials.

05 June,2023 10:22 AM IST | Odisha | ANI
Odisha tragedy: Train services resume on both lines in Balasore

Odisha tragedy: Train services resume on both lines in Balasore

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, the Railways minister said work on the reconstruction of the damaged tracks started soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out instructions to that effect

05 June,2023 09:51 AM IST | Odisha | ANI
'Design flaws': Bridge over Ganga river collapses in Bihar

'Design flaws': Bridge over Ganga river collapses in Bihar

Widespread criticism began after the Images of the bridge collapse that took place in Khagaria emerged on social media sites and news outlets

05 June,2023 09:24 AM IST | Patna/Bhagalpur/Khagaria | mid-day online correspondent
Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits Bay of Bengal

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits Bay of Bengal

According to NCS, the earthquake occurred in Bay of Bengal at 7:40 am on Monday and at a depth of 10 Km

05 June,2023 09:16 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Three lakh vacancies, slashed funds, ignored requests: Oppn slams govt

Three lakh vacancies, slashed funds, ignored requests: Oppn slams govt

Posting an official letter, Kharge said the principal chief operating manager of South Western Railway Zone sought repair of the signalling system on February 8, 2023, citing an incident in Mysuru in which two trains averted a collision

05 June,2023 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Railway Minister hints at sabotage

Railway Minister hints at sabotage

After claiming electronic interlocking malfunction and receiving flak for not fixing the repair the signalling system, minister and railway board hint at physical tampering of track changes

05 June,2023 08:20 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Odisha train accident: Driver error ruled out, possible sabotage being probed

Odisha train accident: Driver error ruled out, possible sabotage being probed

The railways on Sunday virtually ruled out driver error and system malfunction, indicating a possible "signalling interference" and hinting at "sabotage" and tampering of the electronic interlocking system behind the triple train accident that claimed 275 lives in Odisha

04 June,2023 09:51 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Maharashtra reports 26 fresh cases of Covid-19 infection, zero deaths

Maharashtra reports 26 fresh cases of Covid-19 infection, zero deaths

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 26 fresh cases of the Covid-19 infection while 36 patients were discharged today in the state taking the total number of patients who have recovered from the virus to 80,20,637.

04 June,2023 08:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After prolonged legal battle, former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti issued passport

After prolonged legal battle, former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti issued passport

After a prolonged legal battle in the Delhi High Court, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has been issued a passport with a validity of 10 years

04 June,2023 07:32 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Bihar Bridge Collapse: Spine-Chilling Visuals Of Bhagalpur Bridge Collapse

    Bihar Bridge Collapse: Spine-Chilling Visuals Of Bhagalpur Bridge Collapse

    Under construction Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge in Bihar’s Bhagalpur collapsed in the Ganga river on June 04. The moment when the bridge collapsed was caught on video by locals Moreover, in 2022, a large portion of the bridge collapsed due to a heavy storm.  Further details awaited. Since May 2, 2015, the inauguration of this bridge, which is being built at a cost of 1710 crores, has failed 7 deadlines so far.

    05 June,2023 11:38 AM IST | Bihar
    80 Afghan girls hospitalised after being poisoned at schools, says report

    80 Afghan girls hospitalised after being poisoned at schools, says report

    According to reports, the incidents happened over Saturday and Sunday in the province of Sar-e-Pul in the north

    05 June,2023 10:16 AM IST | Kabul | ANI

    We stand by India as it mourns loss of lives, says Turkey President Erdogan

    Appreciating Blinken's words, the EAM said that such sentiments are deeply valued at this challenging time.

    05 June,2023 10:10 AM IST | Ankara | ANI

    UK’s Prince Harry prepares to take on tabloid publisher in court

    Opening statements are scheduled Monday in his case.

    05 June,2023 08:29 AM IST | London | Agencies
    Kapil Sibal slams government over Odisha train accident

    Kapil Sibal slams government over Odisha train accident

    The deadly accident involving two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha's Balasore district killed at least 288 people and injured more than 1100, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country

    04 June,2023 11:55 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

    WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases

    16 May,2023 01:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    Mother's Day: How different religions honour mothers

    We occasionally take for granted the unselfish care that our mothers provide. Mother's Day is an opportunity to express our love and appreciation to them as well as to acknowledge our debt to them

    12 May,2023 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Big Ashes question: Can England ace Australia’s pace?

    Big Ashes question: Can England ace Australia’s pace?

    Australia play its best cricket when the team is purposefully aggressive. This policy worked spectacularly in the last Ashes series and over the long haul has proved superior to England’s more conservative methods

    04 June,2023 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
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