INDIA
Varanasi court reserves order in Gyanvapi case
The Hindu side has sought permission for daily worship of Shringar Gauri in Gyanvapi complex and also permission for worship of 'Shivling' found in 'wuzukhana' of the mosque. They have also sought removal of debris in the passage leading to the room under 'Shivling'.
Khalistani OGWs asked to target goods trains in Punjab by ISI, Intel agencies warn
The ISI has been offering huge funds to the sleeper cells and OGWs of Khalistan with terrorist Harvinder Singh Rinda, hiding in Lahore, coordinating with these elements in Punjab, the sources further said. While the state government and the Railway Protection Forces have been asked to increase the surveillance on the rail network in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, the divisional offices of the Indian Railway of the states have been directed to increase patrolling of the tracks with immediate effect.
India reports 2,022 fresh Covid cases, 46 deaths
In the same period, the country has reported 46 Covid deaths, taking the nationwide death toll to 5,24,459. The active caseload of the country stands at 14,832 cases, accounting for 0.03 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 2,099 patients in the span of 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,25,99,102. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.75 per cent.
Thunderstorm, rains bring down temperature in Delhi by 11 notches
At 8 a.m., the NowCast by India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the duststorm/thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 50-80 kmph will continue over Delhi-NCR and the adjoining region for two more hours. According to IMD, the early morning thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and rains reported over Delhi is the first storm of moderate intensity this season.
Modi looking forward to discussing Quad iniatatives, bilateral ties in Tokyo
In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said: "This evening, I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and the other issues of mutual interest." "We will also exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest," he said.
First case of Covid's BA.4, BA.5 variants confirmed in India
"A-19-year-old female in Tamil Nadu has been found infected with the BA.4 variant of SARS-CoV-2," said INSACOG in a statement, adding that the patient has shown only mild clinical symptoms and has been fully vaccinated and has no travel history. Before this, a South African traveller was reported positive for the BA.4 variant on arrival at Hyderabad airport, added INSACOG. Meanwhile, a male from Telangana has been tested positive for the BA.5 variant, according to INSACOG.
Assam flood: Toll rises to 24; marginal improvement in situation
Over 7.19 lakh people have been affected in 22 of the state's 34 districts. Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials said that the fresh deaths were reported from Nagaon (4), Cachar and Hojai districts. Of the 24 deaths, 19 died in floods and five in landslides in different districts. An ASDMA release said 7,19,425 people, including 1,41,050,children, of 2,095 villages in 22 districts have been affected.
Quad is constructive, not to create any debt burden: India
"Quad's Infrastructure Coordination Group is deliberating on supporting sustainable and demand driven infrastructure in the region in a manner that does not burden countries of the region with unsustainable debt," Kwatra said, which is being considered as a dig at China.
India logs 2,226 new Covid cases, 65 deaths
In the same period, the country also reported 65 Covid fatalities, taking the overall death toll to 5,24,413. The active caseload currently stands at 14,995 cases, accounting for 0.03 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 2,202 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,25,97,003. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.75 per cent.
Delhi: Unified MCD comes into effect
On May 19, the Centre issued a notification for the merger of the three civic bodies of Delhi as the term of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) ended on May 18, while the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) and East DMC completed their tenures on May 19 and 22, respectively. On May 20, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs appointed the Special Officer and Commissioner of the unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
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