India News: Key RSS meet in Jodhpur from Friday; senior functionaries, 320 representatives of affiliates to participate

Senior functionaries, 320 representatives of affiliates to participate

On BJP observing 'Bihar Bandh' over the derogatory remarks against PM Modi's late mother, Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary says, "I thank the women of Bihar for supporting the BJP Mahila Morcha in a peaceful manner."

While speaking about the ruckus that unfolded in the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that it would not be incorrect to call today a black day.

"It is a matter of concern and indecent. If this is called a 'black day', it won't be incorrect. Mamata Banerjee is no longer worthy of continuing as the CM of West Bengal. She should resign immediately; people will definitely teach her a lesson," he said.

A family had a narrow escape after their car fell into an 11-foot-deep pit in Saharanpur area of Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday. Media reports said that the pit was dug by a municipal contractor.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti reaches RS Pura in Jammu to take stock of the situation in flood-affected areas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today, in the South East Asia region, Singapore is our largest trade partner. There has been a large-scale investment from Singapore in India. Our defence relations are continuously getting stronger. People-to-people relations are deep and vibrant. Today, we have prepared a detailed roadmap for the future of our partnership. Our cooperation will not be limited to traditional areas only. In keeping with the changing times, areas like advanced manufacturing, green shipping, skilling, civil, nuclear and urban water management will also become the focal point of our cooperation."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "...I welcome Lawrence Wong on his first visit to India after becoming the Prime Minister of Singapore. This visit is more special as we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the India-Singapore relationship. During my last visit to Singapore, we elevated our ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership..."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong jointly inaugurated the JN Port PSA Mumbai Terminal (BMCT) Phase-II, in Delhi, on Thursday.

India News Live: PM Modi meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong at Hyderabad House in Delhi

Due to the escalating water levels of the Yamuna River, the approach road leading to Yamuna Bank Metro Station is currently inaccessible. The station is operational and interchange facility is available: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources to meet at 11 AM on Thursday.

The agenda of the meeting is- briefing by the Representatives of the Ministry of Jal Shakti-Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation and Department of Water Resources River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on the subjects (i) Review of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects on its implementation, operation and maintenances at the National Level & in particular Aspirational Districts and Reports submitted by Central Nodal Officers (CNOs); and (ii) Ensuring sustainable steps to ensure potable drinking water at the National level in view of receding ground water across the country.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong meets overseas community in New Delhi, calls SG60 reception a 'productive start'

BJP MLA Sanjay Mayukh said, "The mothers and sisters of Bihar are participating in the Bandh called by NDA over the derogatory remarks against PM Modi's late mother at a Mahagathbandhan event in Bihar. You cannot run away after abusing. The public of Bihar will give a befitting reply to Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav..."

Workers of the BJP protest in Patna as NDA observes a five-hour Bihar Bandh over the derogatory remarks against PM Modi's late mother at a Mahagathbandhan event in Bihar.

"Information was received about an explosion in Solar Industries, Bazargaon. There are no casualties. Police and rescue teams reached the spot," Harssh Poddar, SP, Nagpur Rural told ANI.

Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status: SpiceJet

Delhi News Live: Relief camps set up in Delhi flooded as Yamuna continues to flow above danger mark

• Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi and surrounding regions, some of the relief camps set up near Mayur Vihar - Phase 1 were flooded as the Yamuna River continued to swell.
• Those living in low-lying areas near the Yamuna River were relocated to safer sites, anticipating the flood emergency.