President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Padma Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi on Thursday. The event honoured individuals for their exceptional contributions in various fields, including social work, literature, education, journalism, and public affairs.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives and the "deputation of competent persons" to the archipelago nation.
To promote ease of doing business for issuance of non-convertible securities, Sebi on Thursday proposed removing the requirement to disclose the PAN and personal address of issuers' promoters in the offer document along with other relaxations in disclosure guidelines.
Population growth rates are not linked to religion and the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) among all religious groups is declining, with the highest decrease observed among Muslims, NGO Population Foundation of India has said amid a debate over the increase in the population of minorities in India.
Eight people lost their lives in a tragic explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district. Explosion Rocks Firecracker Manufacturing Unit
#UPDATE | Tamil Nadu: 8 people died after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district: Jeyaselan, Virudhunagar Collector https://t.co/xPTifMemhW— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024
Air India Express on Thursday cancelled 85 flights or 23 per cent of the total daily capacity as the cabin crew shortage continued for the third day while the Tata Group-owned airline issued termination letters to around 25 cabin crew who are on strike.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced in a recent tweet on X that the Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) has developed liquid Ramjet fuel for an advanced air-breathing engine. Calling it a ‘landmark achievement’, DRDO further informed that the fuel was tested successfully at the Ramjet Testbed at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) on May 8.DMSRDE Develops Ramjet Fuel
DMSRDE has made a landmark achievement by developing liquid Ramjet fuel for advanced air breathing engine. This fuel has been tested successfully at Ramjet Test bed at DRDL on 08 May 2024. M/s BPCL and M/s Mineral Oil Corporation Pvt Ltd are Industry Partner in this development.— DRDO (@DRDO_India) May 9, 2024
The meeting of Air India Express Union and Management underway at the office of Chief Labour Commissioner, Dwarka, Delhi on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) of Air India Managament is attending the meeting after over 85 flights were cancelled by the airline due to mass-leave by crew members.Meeting Between Air India Express Union and Management Underway
The meeting of Air India Express Union and Management is going on today at the office of Chief Labour Commissioner, Dwarka, Delhi.
The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) of Air India Managament is attending the meeting today.
Over 85 flights cancelled due to leave by crew… https://t.co/KpRV5WK8h0— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik addressed a public meeting in the Gopalpur assembly constituency of Ganjam district on Thursday, May 9, 2024. During his speech, Patnaik said, “Bless the good candidate, don’t bless the thief candidate. Vote for the Conch symbol both in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.”Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Addresses Public Meeting in Gopalpur
#WATCH | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik addresses a public meeting in the Gopalpur assembly constituency of Ganjam district.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says "Bless the good candidate, don’t bless the thief candidate. Vote for the Conch symbol both in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections..." pic.twitter.com/YvQamZUgr8— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024
Heavy rainfall and hailstorms helped extinguish the forest fire in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar region on Thursday, May 9, 2024. According to reports, the rain also gave relief from the forest fire-induced smoke in the region. For the unversed, five people have lost their lives in the widespread forest fires in the state. Concerned about the forest fires in the hill state, the Supreme Court stated on Wednesday that cloud seeding and relying on rain were ineffective ways to douse the fires.Heavy Rainfall, Hailstorm Extinguish Forest Fire in Bageshwar
VIDEO | Uttarakhand: Heavy rain and hailstorm in Bageshwar extinguishes forest fire. The rain also gave relief from the forest fire induced smoke in the region.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/dv5TRARJn4) pic.twitter.com/ba79B6l56q— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 9, 2024
Mumbai, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his election campaign in Telangana on Wednesday, May 8, with a visit to Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Vemulawada, Karimnagar district. His itinerary began with prayers at the revered temple following his arrival in the southern state on Tuesday night, May 8, where he stayed at the Rajbhavan. In Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, police apprehended an Army jawan on Wednesday, May 9, accused of soliciting Rs 2.5 crore from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve to manipulate EVMs.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) distanced itself from Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar's claim regarding the demise of former Maharashtra ATS chief Hemant Karkare during the 26/11 attacks. JD(S) leader HD Revanna faces judicial custody until May 14 in connection with a kidnapping case, while Karnataka Police has summoned BJP National President JP Nadda and party member Amit Malviya over a controversial tweet targeting the SC/ST community. Sam Pitroda Resigns as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Confirms Party Leader Jairam Ramesh.
Furthermore, Sam Pitroda resigned as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, as confirmed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, amid backlash over his recent racist comments. Additionally, two individuals remain missing after a boat capsized on the Jhelum River in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, with seven rescued thus far. PM Modi in Andhra Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi Holds Roadshow in Vijayawada With TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu, JSP's Pawan Kalyan (See Pics and Video).
In International News, NBC News has projected President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as winners of the 2024 Indiana presidential primary, solidifying their front-runner status for their respective parties. Singapore faced a military aviation incident as a Singapore Air Force F-16 jet crashed during takeoff at a military airbase. While the pilot ejected safely, the plane subsequently crashed within Tengah Air Base, prompting an investigation by the Ministry of Defence.