11:49 am: Kanpur: Special measures are being taken by the authorities of Kanpur Prani Udhyan for animals in view of rising mercury. Water Guns, coolers being installed and special food items being given to them to beat the scorching heat (ANI)
11:34 am: High command will take decision. We, being a national party, supported JD(S) - a regional party, to uphold Constitutional principles and democracy. Keeping everything in mind, there ought to be a 'give and take' equation: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress on Karnataka cabinet formation (ANI)
11:22 am: Assam: Police arrested around 200 members of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti while they were protesting, against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, near the meeting venue of North-East Democratic Alliance in Guwahati. BJP President Amit Shah is also participating in the meeting (ANI)
11:18 am: Rajasthan: More than 40 people fall sick due to food poisoning in Sirohi. Dr. ML Hindola, Incharge of District Hospital, 'We have more than 40 patients here. We are taking care and providing appropriate medications to them. They are showing improvements' (ANI)
11:13 am: One person has been reported missing in the fire in Pangi Village of Kinnaur district. Search operation by police is underway (ANI)
10:55 am: Besides this, emerging area of co-operation in nuclear sector is, possible co-operation between India and Russia in 3rd countries. In Bangladesh, govt is building Rooppur Nuclear Plant. We look forward to work where Russian and Indian expertise can be merged: P Saran, Indian Envoy to Russia (ANI)
10:49 am: Russia is already participating in the construction of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. It has committed to building 6 plants in Kudankulam. We have signed an agreement with Russia to construct more units in India: Pankaj Saran, Indian Ambassador to Russia (ANI)
10:41 am: ISIS threat, international terrorism, how we need to tackle it, will come up for discussion. Besides India being victim of terrorism from so many yrs, Russia also has been a victim and is concerned about spread of terrorism within its own country: P Saran, Indian Envoy to Russia (ANI)
10:33 am: They'll also discuss situation in Afghanistan and Syria, because whole problem in Syria is related to conduct of international terrorism & it's a problem the region faces: Pankaj Saran, Indian Ambassador to Russia on PM Modi's informal summit with President Putin in Sochi on May 21 (ANI)
10:24 am: MP: Man allegedly beaten to death, another critically injured by villagers in Satna's Amgar village for allegedly killing cattle. Police say,' We've arrested 4 people and investigation is underway'.Police found a slaughtered bull and meat of 2 other bulls packed in sacks from the spot (ANI)
10:13 am: Cuba confirms 110 killed in country's deadliest plane crash since 1989 (Reuters)
10:12 am: Europe, China, Russia discussing new deal for Iran (Reuters)
10:11 am: Iran is very important subject. There's been recent development with regard to nuclear agreement with Iran. I'm sure it'll come up for discussion between Russia and India because they have relations with Iran of different kinds and have big stakes in Iran: P Saran, Indian Envoy to Russia (ANI)
10:10 am: In a few months time President Putin himself will be traveling to India for the regular summit. This frequency of meetings is another important aspect of our relations with Russia: Pankaj Saran, Indian Ambassador to Russia (ANI)
10:09 am: We expect talks to begin at 1 o'clock local time in delegation format followed by lunch hosted by Pres just for PM. We expect them to be together for a few hrs. It's great opportunity for personal chemistry b/w them to discuss different issues: Pankaj Saran, Indian Envoy to Russia (ANI)
10:08 am: There's desire to talk to PM to discuss future priorities of Russia, Russian foreign policy and how India-Russia can work together to improve each others economy and in international sphere: P Saran, Indian Envoy to Russia on PM Modi's informal meet with Pres Putin in Sochi on May 21 (ANI)
10:07 am: It's very important and different kind of meeting between PM Modi and President Putin. Difference is President Putin invited PM to come to visit him and discuss various issues almost within 2 weeks of him becoming President of Russia for 4th time: Pankaj Saran, Indian Ambassador to Russia (ANI)
10:06 am: Youth found dead on the railway crossing in Lucknow's Dilkusha. Investigation is underway (ANI)
