Breaking news live updates: 'NIV Pune confirms the suspected case of 14-year-old boy is Nipah positive', informs Kerala health minister Veena George - The Times of India (2024)

'MEA fully focused on ensuring their safety, well being': Dr S Jaishankar on return of Indian nationals from Bangladesh

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in Bangladesh.Sharing the update on the return of Indian nationals in Bangladesh on X, which was posted earlier by the official spokesperson of MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, the EAM wrote, "Appreciate the concern of families and well wishers of Indian nationals in Bangladesh."

US expresses concerns over UN Court's opinion on Israeli withdrawal

The US state department expressed concerns that the UN's top court's opinion, advising Israel to withdraw "as rapidly as possible," might complicate efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The department stated this advice is inconsistent with the established framework for resolving the conflict and strongly discourages parties from using the court's opinion as a pretext for unilateral actions that could deepen divisions.

'NIV Pune confirms the suspected case of 14-year-old boy is Nipah positive', informs Kerala health minister Veena George

"NIV Pune has confirmed that the suspected case of a 14-year-old boy is Nipah positive. A contact list of the boys will be prepared and the samples of those in a high-risk category will be sent for testing. A meeting will be held with the district collector and district police chief to discuss the restrictions to be imposed in the 3 km radius of the epicentre. Residents of Malappuram should wear masks compulsory and remain cautious", said Kerala health minister Veena George.

Padma Shri awardee Kamala Pujari passes away at 74

Padma Shri awardee Kamala Pujari on Saturday passed away at 74. Prominent leaders from across the country including Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed grief over her demise. She was a native of Patraput village in Jeypore block and had received the Padma Shri award in 2019 for her contribution to the field of agriculture in organic farming. In 2002, she received the Equator Initiative Award at Johannesburg in South Africa for preserving indigenous varieties of paddy.

Houthi-controlled TV station reports intense airstrikes in Hodeidah, Yemen

According to news agency AP, a Houthi-controlled TV station has reported intense airstrikes in Hodeidah, Yemen. They say it appears to be Israeli.

Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha chairs a high-level meeting with the Army Chief and various heads of security and law enforcement agencies on the security situation in the Jammu division

Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi; DG BSF, DG CRPF, DGP J&K, Heads of Intelligence Agencies and other senior officials of the army, CAPFs and J&K Police attended the meeting.

7 coaches of a goods train derailed in Amroha

Around 7 coaches of a goods train derailed in Amrohi yard between Ghaziabad-Moradabad section, disrupting traffic. The alternative route between Moradabad-Saharanpur-Meerut Ghaziabad is open for the movement of trains. More details are awaited.

NIA charge-sheets terrorist Goldy Brar and 9 others in Chandigarh extortion-cum-firing case

The National Investigation Agency on Saturday charge-sheeted 10 accused in the case pertaining to firing for extortion at the house of a businessman in Chandigarh by aides of terrorist Goldy Brar. Two of the charge-sheeted accused, including foreign-based Goldy Brar, are absconding.

Fire broke out in powerhouse of Singhan Wala village in Moga, Fire tenders reach the spot

PM Modi to inaugurate 46th Session of World Heritage Committee on July 21 at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee on July 21, Sunday evening, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering on occasion. The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, will also attend the inaugural event, a PMO release said on Saturday.

11 dead and dozens missing after a highway bridge in China crumbles in flooding and heavy storms

Chinese authorities say at least 11 people have died and 30 are missing in the partial collapse of a highway bridge in the northwest of the country following heavy storms and flooding. A similar number are missing in the southwest after dozens of houses were destroyed by storms.

Spaniard Manolo Marquez named Indian men's football team head coach by AIFF with immediate effect

Water level of the River Rapti rises in Gorakhpur, crosses the danger mark

Air India announces full fare refund, vouchers to passengers after San Francisco 30-hour flight delay

Following a 30-hour delay in its flight to reach San Francisco, the Air India team has announced that they will fully refund the fare to the passengers and will also "incrementally" provide a voucher for future travel with the airline. The letter from Air India mentioned, "Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience that you have undergone enroute your journey to San Francisco. We completely understand that the past 24 hours were difficult and thank you for your patience during this period. Your safety was our prime consideration throughout and governed our pilots' decision to make a precautionary landing at Krasnoyarsk International Airport, Russia."

'The government is working to deal with the wrongdoings of the enemy country', says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

'Kejriwal government always does publicity, propaganda and corruption', says MP Bansuri Swaraj

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal launches 5 guarantees ahead of Haryana Assembly elections.

AAP promises to provide free and 24-hour electricity, free treatment, free education, Rs 1,000 per month to all mothers and sisters, and employment to every youth.

'We will bring out 'White Paper' on demography to protect tribal people', says HM Amit Shah in Ranchi

Addressing a BJP meeting in Ranchi, the home minister said, "After forming the government in Jharkhand, we will bring out a 'White Paper' on demography to protect tribal people and their lands."

Sex racket busted in Navi Mumbai, eight women rescued

Ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi becomes the leader of the opposition party in the state Legislative Council

Former Bihar CM & RJD leader, Rabri Devi has become the leader of the opposition party in the state Legislative Council. The chairman approved the demand of RJD.

Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi reaches Jammu

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon congratulates PM Modi on his re-election on telephone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon. PM Luxon warmly congratulated PM Modi on his re-election following the general elections in India.

HDFC Bank consolidated net profit rises 33.17 per cent to Rs 16,474.85 crore in June quarter: Regulatory filing

One person died and 13 others injured as a part of the balcony of a building named Rubina Manzil collapsed in the Grand Road area of ​​Mumbai

'Nipah Virus' suspected: Kerala health minister Veena George convenes high-level meeting

BSF officers arrives at the police headquarters in Jammu, for a high-level security meeting

BSF officer, jawan die due to extreme heat exposure during Pakistan border patrol

Amritpal Singh moves Punjab & Haryana HC, challenges his detention under NSA

Bangladesh quota protest: Police fire live rounds at Dhaka protesters

'Breaking nation's unity,' says Sanjay Raut on 'nameplates' on food shops along Kanwar Yatra route

Udhayanidhi Stalin dismissed reports of becoming Deputy CM says, "All ministers in govt are Deputy CM's"

National Testing Agency announces centre and city-wise results of NEET-UG

Cargo ship fire: Indian Coast Guard deploys three ships for firefighting operation

Surender Panwar, MLA Sonepat arrested by ED in an illegal mining case

UPSC chairman Manoj Soni resigns citing personal reasons

UPSC chairman Manoj Soni tenders resignation due to personal reasons. His resignation has not been accepted yet, said sources from Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

Naxalite killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Mukesh Sahani's father murder case: Three more accused arrested, says SSP Darbhanga

3 other accused (Sitare, Chhote Laheri and Mohd. Azad) involved in the murder have been arrested. The prime accused in the murder case, Kazim Ansari, has already been arrested, said SSP Darbhanga.

Tractor driver dies after it collides with train at a railway crossing in Bhadohi

A man died when a tractor he was driving hit a train at a railway crossing in Bhadohi, UP, earlier today.

360 more Indians, Nepalese enter Meghalaya from violence-hit Bangladesh

Chinese bridge collapse kills 11 amid torrential rains, state media reports

China's President Xi Jinping urged all-out rescue efforts after a highway bridge collapsed in China's northwestern Shaanxi province, killing 11 people and leaving 30 missing, Chinese state media reported on Saturday.

Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi to visit Jammu today to review the security situation

According to officials, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi will visit Jammu today to review the security situation there. He will be briefed by the formation commanders on the areas being taken by the security forces: A security review meeting with other security agencies is also likely to be held.

India can be Europe’s supplier amid rising concerns about China, says President of Swiss-India parliamentary group

Schools, colleges in Nagpur will remain closed due to heavy rain today, says Nagpur District Collector

Nagpur District Collector Dr Vipin Itankar said that the schools and colleges in the district will remain closed on July 20 due to heavy rain. IMD has issued Orange alert in Nagpur.

Tempo runs into truck on Pune-Mumbai Expressway, tempo driver killed on the spot

A tempo rammed into a truck on Pune-Mumbai Expressway earlier Saturday. The driver of the tempo was killed on the spot. Another person, who was injured in the accident, has been admitted to MGM Hospital.

Arvind Kejriwal's wife to launch Assembly poll campaign in Haryana today

Pune Rural Police confiscated a high-end car, a licensed Pistol and three bullets from Manorama Khedkar's Pune residence yesterday, says Pune Police

Delhi gets first Pilot Hybrid Court room with 'speech to text' facility

AI will now take dictation and type for judges as Delhi gets first Pilot Hybrid Court room with 'speech to text' facility.

15 arrested for 'disturbing' peace on Muharram in Bahraich

Trump shooter flew drone over venue hours before attempted assassination, source says

World Heritage Committee session to showcase India's rich heritage, PM to inaugurate