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Latest News, Live Updates Today June 29, 2024: Who could be Joe Biden's potential replacement? Here are 6 possible picks
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 12:55 AM IST
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![Latest news on June 29, 2024: Who could be Joe Biden's potential replacement? (Photographer: Cornell Watson/Bloomberg)(File photo) Latest news on June 29, 2024: Who could be Joe Biden's potential replacement? (Photographer: Cornell Watson/Bloomberg)(File photo)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/550x309/BIDEN-NC-CAMPAIGN-1_1719600640053_1719600662876.jpg)
Cong jabs INDIA ally AAP over waterlogging in Capital: ‘Delhi govt runs away’
Delhi rain: Numerous videos and photos have surfaced on social media showing waterlogging in several parts of the city.
![Vehicles partially submerged in the waterlogged underpass at Moolchand following heavy rainfall, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI) Vehicles partially submerged in the waterlogged underpass at Moolchand following heavy rainfall, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Delhi_waterlogging_1719591000620_1719591000886.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:42 PM IST
In China vs Philippines, India backs Manila on tension over South China Sea
China has ramped up actions targeting the Philippines in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, especially the use of “gray zone tactics”
![A Philippines navy personnel was severely injured when China’s coast guard seized two Filipino ships on a resupply mission to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal last week. (Agencies) A Philippines navy personnel was severely injured when China’s coast guard seized two Filipino ships on a resupply mission to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal last week. (Agencies)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/A-Philippines-navy-personnel-was-severely-injured-_1719589922482_1719590603596.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:33 PM IST
‘Driven by vote bank’: India stings US over its new religious freedom report
Randhir Jaiswal said the Jaiswal said the US religious freedom report selectively picked incidents to advance “a preconceived narrative”
![Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled the annual report and spoke of a concerning increase in anti-conversion laws, hate speech, demolitions of homes and places of worship for members of minority faith community in India (Screengrab/ US state department video) Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled the annual report and spoke of a concerning increase in anti-conversion laws, hate speech, demolitions of homes and places of worship for members of minority faith community in India (Screengrab/ US state department video)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/150x84/Secretary-of-State-Antony-Blinken-unveiled-the-ann_1719588302059.png)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:27 PM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Centre asks airlines to ensure no surge in airfares amid Delhi airport incident
Operations at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 have been suspended till further notice after the roof collapsed due to heavy rainfall at around 5 am today.
![Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu during the high-level review meeting with key officials. Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu during the high-level review meeting with key officials.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/aviation_ministry_1719587175443_1719587175776.jpeg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:52 PM IST
India rejects US govt's report on religious freedom in country: ‘Deeply biased’
The United States' annual report on global religious freedom has expressed worries regarding India's anti-conversion laws, incidents of hate speech
![External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Randhir_Jaiswal_1719584979548_1719584979785.png)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:33 PM IST
PM Modi drops out, Jaishankar to lead Indian team at SCO Summit in Kazakhstan
An “advance security liaison” team had earlier visited Kazakhstan as part of the preparations for PM Modi’s plan attend the SCO Summit
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to external affairs minister S Jaishankar at Rashtrapati Bhawan on December 5, 2023 (REUTERS FIL PHOTO) Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to external affairs minister S Jaishankar at Rashtrapati Bhawan on December 5, 2023 (REUTERS FIL PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi-speaks-to-external-af_1719586441434_1719587961344.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra: First batch of 4,600 pilgrims reach Kashmir Valley
Amid chants of "Bum Bum Bhole" and "Har Har Mahadev", Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch from the Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu.
![Comprehensive arrangements, including three-tier security, area dominations, elaborate route deployment and checkpoints, have been made to ensure a smooth yatra, said a senior official (PTI) Comprehensive arrangements, including three-tier security, area dominations, elaborate route deployment and checkpoints, have been made to ensure a smooth yatra, said a senior official (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Security-personnel-stand-guard-at-an-Amarnath-base_1719527625791_1719583680139.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 07:48 PM IST
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Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Kharge for entering well of Rajya Sabha: ‘Tainted day’
Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his anger over opposition MPs including Mallikarjun Kharge entering the well of the House.
![Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition in RS Mallikarjun Kharge. Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition in RS Mallikarjun Kharge.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/RS_chairperson_Jagdeep_Dhankhar_and_Kharge_1719579583056_1719579583346.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:50 PM IST
Evening brief: IGI's T1 closure to affect 18% of domestic flights
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![Policemen walk past the collapsed terminal roof of New Delhi's international airport after heavy rains in New Delhi on June 28, 2024. The roof of a terminal building at New Delhi's international airport partially collapsed in heavy rains early June 28, killing one person, rescuers said, months after a refurbishment project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)(AFP) Policemen walk past the collapsed terminal roof of New Delhi's international airport after heavy rains in New Delhi on June 28, 2024. The roof of a terminal building at New Delhi's international airport partially collapsed in heavy rains early June 28, killing one person, rescuers said, months after a refurbishment project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/INDIA-AVIATION-ACCIDENT-INFRASTRUCTURE-1_1719579331150_1719579383616.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Find out the number of flights impacted as Delhi airport Terminal 1 suspends ops
At least 18% of domestic flights will be impacted after the terminal’s structure collapsed because of heavy rains.
![Rescuers work at the collapsed terminal roof of New Delhi's international airport after heavy rains in New Delhi on June 28, 2024.(AFP) Rescuers work at the collapsed terminal roof of New Delhi's international airport after heavy rains in New Delhi on June 28, 2024.(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Delhi_Airport_accident_1719580139605_1719580139870.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:49 PM IST
Not just T1 roof collapse, Delhi airport hit by rain-related incidents in past
The BJP-led union government and Congress have been pointing fingers at each other following the partial collapse of the roof of the Delhi airport terminal.
![The partial collapse of the roof of the recently inaugurated Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport has claimed the life of one person. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times) The partial collapse of the roof of the recently inaugurated Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport has claimed the life of one person. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Airport-Collapse--12_1719578846790_1719578886103.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:20 PM IST
BJP alleges Muslim woman stripped, beaten for supporting party in Bengal
A BJP woman worker was allegedly beaten and stripped, leading BJP leader Amit Malviya to recall Sandeshkhali in a post on X
Published on Jun 28, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Developing countries should utilise remaining carbon space: Bhupender Yadav at BRICS meet
Yadav urged the BRICS nations to promote implementation of the Resolution on Sustainable Lifestyles, adopted at the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly
![Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav (left) and MoS (environment) Kirti Vardhan Singh virtually attending the BRICS meeting on Friday. (Photo from X) Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav (left) and MoS (environment) Kirti Vardhan Singh virtually attending the BRICS meeting on Friday. (Photo from X)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/150x84/Union-environment-minister-Bhupender-Yadav--left--_1719576838761.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 05:44 PM IST
Delhi airport Terminal 1 suspends operations indefinitely after roof collapse
The forecourt’s canopy at Terminal 1 of the Delhi's IGI collapsed early today following heavy rain. One person was killed in the incident.
![New Delhi: A plane takes off from the Indira Gandhi International Airport where a canopy collapsed on vehicles parked at Terminal- 1 amid heavy rain, in New Delhi, Friday, June 28, 2024. One person died and five were injured in the collapse. (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh) (PTI06_28_2024_000297A) *** Local Caption *** (PTI) New Delhi: A plane takes off from the Indira Gandhi International Airport where a canopy collapsed on vehicles parked at Terminal- 1 amid heavy rain, in New Delhi, Friday, June 28, 2024. One person died and five were injured in the collapse. (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh) (PTI06_28_2024_000297A) *** Local Caption *** (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Delhi_1719576079289_1719576079540.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 05:54 PM IST
Vikram Misri: Meet India's new foreign secretary who is known as 'China expert'
Vikram Misri appointed as next foreign secretary, to take charge from July 15. Vinay Kwatra likely to be next US envoy.
![Vikram Misri was deputy NSA, reporting to national security adviser Ajit Doval.(Twitter / @VikramMisri) Vikram Misri was deputy NSA, reporting to national security adviser Ajit Doval.(Twitter / @VikramMisri)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/vikram_misri_new_deputy_nsa_1640611474450_1719572899218.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 05:29 PM IST
‘INDIA bloc committed to discussing NEET issue’: Rahul Gandhi tells students
Rahul Gandhi said there has been a disaster as far as NEET is concerned; people made thousands of crores of rupees, and students were hurt.
![Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament during the 5th day of the 18th Lok Sabha session.(ANI file photo) Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament during the 5th day of the 18th Lok Sabha session.(ANI file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Rahul_Gandhi_1719577650076_1719577958104.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:03 PM IST
Delhi rains flood Shashi Tharoor's home: ‘Need boat to reach Lok Sabha’
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared video of waterlogging outside his home in Delhi. IMD forecasts more rain and gusty winds for next 7 days.
![Shashi Tharoor recounts flooded home in Delhi, Shashi Tharoor recounts flooded home in Delhi,](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/shashi_1719567551192_1719567562364.png)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 04:46 PM IST
China expert Vikram Misri named India’s next foreign secretary
Misri is said to be a natural fit as the foreign secretary in view of his expertise on China, which remains the foremost foreign policy challenge for India
![Vikram Misri. (Photo from X) Vikram Misri. (Photo from X)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Vikram-Misri---Photo-from-X-_1719573177966_1719573680156.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 04:52 PM IST
Chhattisgarh govt striving to expand rail, road and telecom links in Naxal-hit areas: CM Sai
Chhattisgarh govt striving to expand rail, road and telecom links in Naxal-hit areas: CM Sai
![Chhattisgarh govt striving to expand rail, road and telecom links in Naxal-hit areas: CM Sai Chhattisgarh govt striving to expand rail, road and telecom links in Naxal-hit areas: CM Sai](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/19/148x111/India_Flag_1713518778477_1713518820010.jpeg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 04:32 PM IST
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The artists who populated this city
Exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Bangalore through art, artists like Hebbar and Ravi Varma, along with contemporary talents, showcase the city's soul.
![The artists who populated this city The artists who populated this city](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/19/148x111/India_Flag_1713518778477_1713518820010.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren walks out of jail after bail in land scam case
Hemant Soren was granted bail by the High Court in a land scam case early today.
![Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren was granted bail by the High Court in a land scam case early today.(ANI) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren was granted bail by the High Court in a land scam case early today.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Hemant_Soren_1719571751842_1719571752146.png)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:37 PM IST
Delhi airport forms committee to probe Terminal 1 roof collapse
The Delhi Police registered an FIR under sections 304A (death by negligence) and 337 (causing hurt by Act endangering life or personal safety of others) of IPC
![Rescue operations are in progress after a portion of the roof at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early this morning due to heavy rain, in New Delhi(Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times) Rescue operations are in progress after a portion of the roof at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early this morning due to heavy rain, in New Delhi(Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/delhi_airport_1719571540531_1719571540880.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:52 PM IST
1989 batch IFS officer Vikram Misri to be new foreign secretary
Misri has served as private secretary to prime ministers Inder Kumar Gujral, Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi
![1989 batch IFS officer Vikram Misri will be India's new foreign secretary(@VikramMisri/Twitter) 1989 batch IFS officer Vikram Misri will be India's new foreign secretary(@VikramMisri/Twitter)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/_79b56284-4f35-11eb-8a1e-473a39b025b8_1719570909572.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 04:55 PM IST
Centre open to discuss NEET, urge Oppn to maintain decorum: Dharmendra Pradhan
The education minister assured that strict action will be taken against whoever is responsible for the alleged paper leak incident
![Union education minster Dharmendra Pradhan at the Parliament on Friday. (PTI Photo) Union education minster Dharmendra Pradhan at the Parliament on Friday. (PTI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/Union-education-minster-Dharmendra-Pradhan-at-the-_1719570417004_1719572848724.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 04:37 PM IST
‘Even Ayodhya could not withstand’: AAP on ‘collapse’ of structures due to rain
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh lashed out listing the structures which have been allegedly damaged across various parts of the country
![“The Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapse incident is extremely shameful, as it was inaugurated by PM Modi on March 10. Corruption follows the BJP,” said Sanjay Singh (PTI) “The Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapse incident is extremely shameful, as it was inaugurated by PM Modi on March 10. Corruption follows the BJP,” said Sanjay Singh (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/PTI06-14-2024-000134B-0_1718357572028_1719560932185.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 03:21 PM IST
Petition in Supreme Court seeking stay of 3 new criminal laws
The PIL has sought to stay the operation and implementation of 3 new criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023
![According to the plea, the proposed Bills suffer from many defects and discrepancies. (Representative file photo) According to the plea, the proposed Bills suffer from many defects and discrepancies. (Representative file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/150x84/According-to-the-plea--the-proposed-Bills-suffer-f_1719567896361.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 03:15 PM IST
Delhi rains: Wall collapses in Vasant Vihar, construction workers feared trapped
The labourers were staying in temporary huts near the construction site and their huts collapsed into the pit during the early morning rain in Delhi
![Delhi rains: Wall collapses in Vasant Vihar, construction workers feared trapped(Hindustan Times) Delhi rains: Wall collapses in Vasant Vihar, construction workers feared trapped(Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/WhatsApp_Image_2024-06-28_at_75749_AM_1719544400328_1719556480392.jpeg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 02:13 PM IST
INDIA vs NDA over NEET in Lok Sabha; Congress MP claims Rahul's mic switched off
Congress MP Deepender Hooda, meanwhile, claimed the ruckus erupted after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's mic was switched off.
![Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament during the 5th day of the 18th Lok Sabha session.(ANI file photo) Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament during the 5th day of the 18th Lok Sabha session.(ANI file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/148x111/ANI-20240628082-0_1719563670254_1719563700814.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 04:09 PM IST
Delhi airport roof collapse: DGCA to examine structure, submit report to aviation minister
Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, along with aviation secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam, visited the site of the incident, and ordered the airport operator to inspect the terminal building
![Crushed vehicles under a portion of a collapsed roof at the Delhi airport's Terminal 1 on Friday. (PTI Photo) Crushed vehicles under a portion of a collapsed roof at the Delhi airport's Terminal 1 on Friday. (PTI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/150x84/Crushed-vehicles-under-a-portion-of-a-collapsed-ro_1719563094920.jpg)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:55 PM IST