Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a tall political personality of the subcontinent. His attempts for the betterment of India-Pak relationship will always be remembered. Mr Vajpayee, as a foreign minister, took responsibility of improving India-Pak ties: Pak PM designates Imran Khan.
#AtalBihariVaajpayee was a tall political personality of the subcontinent.His attempts for the betterment of India-Pak relationship will always be remembered. Mr Vajpayee,as a foreign minister,took responsibility of improving India-Pak ties: Pak PM designate Imran Khan (file pic) pic.twitter.com/NQCWOzLOsw— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
PM Narendra Modi speaks on the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, says,"India has lost its 'anmol ratna'."
#WATCH: PM Narendra Modi speaks on the demise of former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee, says,"India has lost its 'anmol ratna'." pic.twitter.com/yPOMB9spOU— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
Rs. 200 crore will be released to rain-affected districts such as Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Hassan, Shimoga, Chikkamagaluru and Uttara Kannada to take up relief measures: Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy.
Rs. 200 crore will be released to rain affected districts such as Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Hassan, Shimoga, Chikkamagaluru and Uttara Kannada to take up relief measures: Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy (File pic) #KarnatakaRains pic.twitter.com/HcJFqAwxcp— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
Kerala Floods: Death toll rises to 94. 11 missing, 41 injured, 165538 people in 1155 relief camps, 2857 houses damaged and 3393 hectares of crop loss.
Union Cabinet meeting called at 6.30 pm at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg to pass condolence resolution over Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise.
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Dies at 93 in AIIMS. The 93-year-old was admitted to AIIMS on June 11 after complaints of urinary tract infection, low urine output, and chest congestion.
#AtalBihariVaajpayee#rip#KeralaFloods #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/Pmm9KgDFUP— கா.இளஞ்செழியன் (@chinnathu1) August 16, 2018
India grieves the demise of our beloved Atal Ji.
His passing away marks the end of an era. He lived for the nation and served it assiduously for decades. My thoughts are with his family, BJP Karyakartas and millions of admirers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
Punjab: Fire breaks out in the OPD (Out-Patient Department) of Ludhiana Civil Hospital. Patients were immediately evacuated from the place. Fire tenders at the spot.
Punjab: Fire breaks out in the OPD (Out-Patient Department) of Ludhiana Civil Hospital. Patients were immediately evacuated from the place. Fire tenders at the spot. pic.twitter.com/SOg2CF6zBl— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale hit Nicobar Island region at 1.43 pm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at AIIMS where Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted. This is PM Modi's second visit to AIIMS in last 24 hours. Vajpayee's condition is critical and he is on life support.
Kerala Rains: 2 children die in wall collapse in Oorkadavu, heavy rain continues in Kozhikode district.
#KeralaFloods : Indo-Tibetan Border Police conducts rescue operation in Thrissur district's Arattupuzha village pic.twitter.com/NXFkgpf8CO— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
Former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee's health has deteriorated in the last 24 hours and he is currently on life support, said AIIMS Medical Bulletin. Doctor are closely monitoring the condition of the former prime minister. The Former Prime Minister was admitted in AIIMS on June 11 because of urinary tract infection.
The death toll of the suicide attack in Kabul’s Shiite area has risen to 48. According to TOLO News’ report, 67 people have also been injured in the bombing inside Mawoud Academy in Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi. Victims have been rushed to various hospitals in Kabul. No terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
In a tragic incident, 11 people have drowned while bathing near Sultangarh Waterfall in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh this afternoon. According to reports, 30-40 people are still stranded on the spot, while seven have been rescued till now.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte declared a 12-month state of emergency after a section of a motorway bridge recently collapsed in Genoa that claimed 39 lives.
In an unfortunate development, India’s former cricketer and chairman of selectors, Ajit Wadekar, has passed away at the age of 77, on Wednesday.
Some big developments that are expected to happen today are:
Rain continues to lash Kerala. Till now 67 people have lost their lives caused by flooding due to heavy and incessant rains in the state.
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