India News Live: Jaishankar holds meeting with Japanese counterpart on sidelines of Quad meeting

‘Nail scratch marks on body…’: Medical report deepens trouble for Kolkata gangrape accused Monojit Mishra

Monojit Mishra, the prime accused in the gang-rape of a 24-year-old law student in Kolkata, has been further implicated after doctors reportedly found scratch marks on his body.

World must display zero tolerance towards terrorism, says EAM Jaishankar ahead of Quad meeting

Jaishankar's remarks in the US come against the backdrop of India's recently concluded global outreach programme on Operation Sindoor, a military action launched against the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir.

'A more cohesive, nimble and focused Quad will certainly help deliver better': EAM Jaishankar in Washington

Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting Live: Leaders arrive at US Department of State

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong have arrived for the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting at the US Department of State.

Breaking News Live: Jaishankar holds meeting with Japanese counterpart on sidelines of Quad meeting

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on the sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting, in Washington, DC.

India News Live: Centre launches employment linked incentive scheme

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chairmanship, has approved Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to boost job creation, incentivize first-time employees and strengthen social security for the workforce in the country.

India News Live: Ashwini Vaishnaw gives details on Employment Linked Incentive Scheme

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw gives details on the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet.

He says, "...The focus of the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme will be on the manufacturing sector. It has two parts; part one is for first timers and part two for support to sustained employment..."

India News Live: Railway Minister launches RailOne, one-stop solution for all passenger needs

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched a mobile app titled "RailOne" to help passengers get easy access to multiple services, such as ticket booking, train and PNR enquiry, journey planning, rail help services, and meal booking. The app is available on both the Android Play Store and iOS App Store platforms.

India News Live: Railway minister announces schemes, projects

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw gives details on the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet.

He says, "...The focus of the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme will be on the manufacturing sector. It has two parts; part one is for first timers and part two for support to sustained employment..."

India News Live: Yamunotri Highway restoration in full swing after landslides in Uttarakhand

To restore the Yamunotri National Highway, which was damaged by heavy rains and landslides in Uttarkashi district, work is being done on a war footing. As per ANI, the road near Silai Band is likely to open by Tuesday evening.

India News Live: 26 patients shifted after fire breaks out at Bengaluru's Victoria Hospital

A minor fire broke out in the seminar room of the burns ward of the state-run Victoria Hospital in the wee hours of Tuesday, following which 26 patients were shifted to another ward, officials said. As per a report by PTI, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, they said.

India News Live: Heavy rain, thunderstorm warning for Hyderabad, other districts in Telangana

As monsoon tightens its grip over Telangana, the Hyderabad Met department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for multiple districts across the state, Telangana Today reported. In its Monday evening forecast, the weather department also issued a warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds up to 30 to 40 kmph across all districts of the state, the report added.

Himachal Pradesh Rains Live Updates: Heavy rains cripple hill state, disrupt daily life

Heavy rains have triggered widespread damage and chaos across Himachal Pradesh. Daily life in the hill state has come to a halt after public infrastructure was also affected by the rains. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), a total of 259 roads remained blocked, while 614 power distribution transformers (DTRs) and 130 water supply schemes were disrupted across the state

Himachal Pradesh Rains Live Updates: Flash flood risk looms as monsoon triggers red alert in hill state

As monsoon tightened its grip over Himachal Pradesh, the hill state woke up to blocked roads, power cuts, and broken pipelines. On Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) raised a red alert for the state

India News Live: Most parts of country to get above rainfall in July

The IMD has said most parts of India are most likely to receive above-normal rainfall in July. The weather department on Monday asked authorities and people in central India, Uttarakhand, and Haryana to stay alert due to the risk of flooding.

India News Live: IMD warns of heavy monsoon rains in Godavari, Krishna Basins & Uttarakhand

In its latest weather update, the IMD has said that the southwest monsoon is expected to bring above-normal rainfall in July after surplus rains in June. Heavy rains are likely across river basins in central and northwest India.

India News Live: Temperatures dip as monsoon strengthens in Delhi-NCR

Delhi witnessed a significant dip in temperatures on Monday as light rainfall was logged across the NCR. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi remained well below the seasonal average.