Rains lash Uttar Pradesh as monsoon advances, Delhi yet to receive showers

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Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Uttar Pradesh as the monsoon hit the state. Delhi will have to wait longer for monsoonal showers. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin on Friday, conditions are favourable for further advance of the monsoon into some more parts of Gujarat, south Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh and remaining parts of Madhya Pradesh during the next 24 hours. 

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh breathed his last on Friday night. He was 91-year-old. Several leaders, celebrities, and leaders including PM Narendra Modi expressed condolence on the demise. 

On the occasion of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's birthday, the party will celebrate the day as ‘Sewa Diwas’ and distribute free essential items, including face masks, medicine kits and cooked meals to people across Delhi. 

The Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, will hold a press conference in Hyderabad today. 

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19 June 2021

19:11 IST

I'll cooperate with the police of Lakshadweep. They have asked me to appear tomorrow. I hope I will get justice. I have not done anything against the country. I'll fight until Lakshadweep gets justice: Aisha Sultana. On Jun 17, Kerala High Court granted interim anticipatory bail for a week to filmmaker Aisha Sultana in the sedition case registered against her by Kavaratti Police of Lakshadweep for her 'bio-weapon' remark.

I'll cooperate with the police of Lakshadweep. They have asked me to appear tomorrow. I hope I will get justice. I have not done anything against the country. I'll fight until Lakshadweep gets justice: Aisha Sultana, filmmaker pic.twitter.com/yCqJ39BZn3

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:10 IST

Manipur reports 592 new COVID-19 cases, 294 recoveries and 6 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases: 9538 Death toll: 1039

Manipur reports 592 new #COVID cases, 294 recoveries and 6 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Active cases: 9538
Death toll: 1039 pic.twitter.com/tk1bkrrCKF

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:09 IST

Karnataka reports 5815 new COVID-19 cases, 11,832 discharges and 161 deaths today; active case tally at 1,30,872

Karnataka reports 5815 new COVID19 cases, 11,832 discharges & 161 deaths today; active case tally at 1,30,872 pic.twitter.com/DbAQmd0Vap

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:07 IST

Telangana lifts COVID lockdown, schools to re-open from July 1.

19:07 IST

West Bengal: Results of Class 10th to be announced by July 20 & Class 12th results will be declared by end of July

West Bengal: Results of Class 10th to be announced by July 20 & Class 12th results will be declared by end of July

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:06 IST

Mock security drill underway at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj by Delhi Police Similar drills are underway at Delhi Police Headquarters at ITO and Dwarka Sector-21 Metro Station

#WATCH Mock security drill underway at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj by Delhi Police

Similar drills are underway at Delhi Police Headquarters at ITO and Dwarka Sector-21 Metro Station pic.twitter.com/9A1SXbkRwS

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:05 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited all political parties of Jammu & Kashmir for an all-party meeting on 24th June. I have received an invitation to this meeting: Ravinder Raina, Jammu & Kashmir BJP President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited all political parties of Jammu & Kashmir for an all-party meeting on 24th June. I have received an invitation to this meeting: Ravinder Raina, Jammu & Kashmir BJP President pic.twitter.com/p1soYl8pax

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:04 IST

I request the Punjab government to roll back the Cabinet's decision to give jobs to the sons of two MLAs: Congress MLA Kuljit Nagra

I request the Punjab government to roll back the Cabinet's decision to give jobs to the sons of two MLAs: Congress MLA Kuljit Nagra pic.twitter.com/DKYTYwdYlN

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:03 IST

Mock security drill organized by Delhi Police at 3 locations "Hostage situation simulated at Delhi Police HQ. Local police, Special Cell, SWAT & NSG were engaged in the mock drill. Similar drills underway at Ambience Mall & Dwarka Sec-21 Metro Stn": Joint CP, Special Cell

Delhi | Mock security drill organized by Delhi Police at 3 locations

"Hostage situation simulated at Delhi Police HQ. Local police, Special Cell, SWAT & NSG were engaged in the mock drill. Similar drills underway at Ambience Mall & Dwarka Sec-21 Metro Stn": Joint CP,Special Cell pic.twitter.com/jZSvJZWkPu

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:03 IST

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla writes to chief secretaries and administrators of all States/UTs for implementation of a slew of measures to check incidents of attacks of healthcare workers

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla writes to chief secretaries and administrators of all States/UTs for implementation of a slew of measures to check incidents of attacks of healthcare workers pic.twitter.com/f7ypldIdal

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:03 IST

It's being predicted that we'll hit the third wave of COVID-19. It's also predicted so that we take care that it doesn't happen. It's not just the responsibility of govt but of every citizen also to ensure that it doesn't occur: Dr MV Padma, Head of Dept of Neurology, Delhi AIIMS

It's being predicted that we'll hit the third wave of COVID-19. It's also predicted so that we take care that it doesn't happen. It's not just the responsibility of govt but of every citizen also to ensure that it doesn't occur: Dr MV Padma, Head of Dept of Neurology, Delhi AIIMS pic.twitter.com/tTPSga9iAH

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:02 IST

Uttarakhand reports 220 new cases, 217 recoveries and 5 deaths today; the recovery rate in the state is 95.26%

COVID19 | Uttarakhand reports 220 new cases, 217 recoveries and 5 deaths today; the recovery rate in the sSate is 95.26% pic.twitter.com/a73hXHk75E

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:02 IST

Goa reports 302 new COVID19 cases, 9 deaths and 419 recoveries. The recovery rate in the State is 96.07% and active cases are 3473

Goa reports 302 new COVID19 cases, 9 deaths and 419 recoveries. The recovery rate in the State is 96.07% and active cases are 3473 pic.twitter.com/bUWaU3Ttcm

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:01 IST

Kerala reports 12,443 new #COVID cases, 13,145 recoveries and 115 deaths today. Active cases: 1,06,861 Death toll: 11,948

Kerala reports 12,443 new #COVID cases, 13,145 recoveries and 115 deaths today.

Active cases: 1,06,861
Death toll: 11,948

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

19:00 IST

Delhi reports 135 new COVID cases (positivity rate - 0.18%), 201 patient recoveries, and 7 deaths in the past 24 hours Active cases: 2,372 Total recoveries: 14,04,889 Death toll: 24,907

Delhi reports 135 new COVID cases (positivity rate - 0.18%), 201 patient recoveries, and 7 deaths in the past 24 hours

Active cases: 2,372
Total recoveries: 14,04,889
Death toll: 24,907 pic.twitter.com/VDw1W9Pvgp

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

18:59 IST

Last rites of former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, widely regarded as Flying Sikh, performed with state honours in Chandigarh

#WATCH | Last rites of former Indian sprinter #MilkhaSingh, widely regarded as Flying Sikh, performed with state honours in Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/0sDnKjIY1Y

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

18:58 IST

Andhra Pradesh reports 5,674 new Corona cases, 8,014 patient recoveries, and 45 deaths in the past 24 hours Active cases: 65,244 Total recoveries: 17,67,404 Death toll: 12,269

Andhra Pradesh reports 5,674 new Corona cases, 8,014 patient recoveries, and 45 deaths in the past 24 hours

Active cases: 65,244
Total recoveries: 17,67,404
Death toll: 12,269 pic.twitter.com/5bcTd7xtEF

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

18:56 IST

West Bengal: Calcutta High Court grants bail to Debjani Mukherjee in Saradha chit fund scam

West Bengal: Calcutta High Court grants bail to Debjani Mukherjee in Saradha chit fund scam

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

17:18 IST

West Bengal Congress Chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury holds a meeting with all district presidents to discuss the Assembly election results, in Kolkata

West Bengal Congress Chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury holds a meeting with all district presidents to discuss the Assembly election results, in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/CNpgLFgTJw

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

17:14 IST

Last rites of former sprinter Milkha Singh being performed at the cremation ground at Matka Chowk, in Chandigarh Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Punjab Governor & UT Chandigarh Administrator VP Singh Badnore, and Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh are among those present

Last rites of former sprinter #MilkhaSingh being performed at the cremation ground at Matka Chowk, in Chandigarh

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Punjab Governor & UT Chandigarh Administrator VP Singh Badnore, and Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh are among those present pic.twitter.com/Y1DTC3Ckq9

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

14:47 IST

From July 1, government and private offices that have all their employees fully vaccinated can operate according to normal office hours: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (ANI)

12:40 IST

Former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh will be given State funeral by Punjab Government. Also, Punjab will observe one day of State mourning as a mark of respect: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh (ANI)

12:08 IST

Andhra Pradesh Government will conduct Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test from 19th August to 25th August. (ANI)

12:07 IST

Three terror associates have been arrested in Uri area of Baramulla. Arms and ammunition recovered. Details awaited: Jammu & Kashmir police (ANI)

11:07 IST

Bengal Pradesh Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury will hold a meeting with all the district presidents of the State to discuss election results. The meeting will be held today at Bengal Pradesh Congress Office (ANI)

11:07 IST

"I had worked with him extensively in Gujarat and at the Centre. He had a great understanding of administrative issues and was known for his innovative zeal. Condolences to his family and friends, tweets PM Narendra Modi on the demise of Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra, DPIIT Secretary (ANI)

11:05 IST

Talks are on for next round. There's proposal for Commander-level talks and decisions will be taken. 1st attempt is to continue with talks and do disengagement of balance friction points and follow it with de-escalation: Air Force Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Eastern Ladakh situation 

"In parallel, the ground reality is being monitored closely in terms of current leftover locations, deployments, or any changes. We're taking all required actions on our parts," he added. (ANI)

09:50 IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar arrives at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. 

Delhi: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar arrives at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/mZsCFddcMz

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021

09:50 IST

Roads waterlogged in UP's Moradabad as the city continues to receive heavy rainfall. 

#WATCH | Roads waterlogged in UP's Moradabad as the city continues to receive heavy rainfall pic.twitter.com/FoRNTDFq4H

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 19, 2021

09:48 IST

India reported 60,753 new COVID-19 cases, 97,743 discharges and 1,647 deaths in last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry data on Saturday (June 19). 

Total cases: 2,98,23,546

Total discharges: 2,86,78,390

Death toll: 3,85,137

Active cases: 7,60,019

Vaccination: 27,23,88,783 (ANI)

09:47 IST

Several low-lying areas in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal submerged in water after the water level rose in Alaknanda river due to heavy rainfall. 

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Several low lying areas in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal submerged in water after the water level rose in Alaknanda river due to heavy rainfall pic.twitter.com/Kk8HLJ1MU7

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2021