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New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9.15 pm: NATION DEL70 AVI-DGCA-3RDLD INDIGO FLIGHT

IndiGo Srinagar flight crew's request to enter Pak airspace to avoid turbulence was rejected: DGCA New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday said the crew of the IndiGo flight from the national capital to Srinagar on Wednesday had sought permission to enter Pakistan airspace to avoid turbulence but the request was rejected.

DEL49 PM-LD NORTHEAST (RPT)

Northeastern region witnessing unprecedented progress: PM Modi New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) The Northeastern region, once synonymous with "bombs, guns and blockades", is now witnessing unprecedented progress, with the government determined to accelerate its growth story, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

DEL74 JAISHANKAR-PAKISTAN-WEST

West supported military regime in Pakistan: Jaishankar New Delhi: No one has supported the military regime and undermined democracy in Pakistan in so many ways as much as the West, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said.

DEL89 DELEGATIONS-MISRI

Misri briefs 4 multi-party delegations travelling abroad to convey India's message on terror New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday briefed the members of the four multi-party delegations, including those led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, that will travel to world capitals to convey India's resolve for zero tolerance on terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

DEL66 BJP-RAHUL-2NDLD INDOPAK

Stop 'undermining' armed forces' valour, 'jeopardising' India's security: BJP to Rahul on Op Sindoor New Delhi: The BJP on Friday launched a scathing attack at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and asked him to stop "undermining" the Indian Armed Forces' valour and "jeopardising" the country's security by making "irresponsible remarks" about Operation Sindoor.

DEL92 DL-COVID-LD ADVISORY

Delhi govt issues advisory on Covid-19, asks hospitals to step up preparedness New Delhi: The Delhi government on Friday issued an advisory on Covid-19, asking hospitals to prepare for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccine.

DEL85 ED-TASMAC

ED to inform SC about illegal cash, tampering of software in TASMAC case New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate identified some prime suspects moving alleged kickbacks in cash and tampering with TASMAC's indenting system in Tamil Nadu just before the Supreme Court stayed its money laundering probe and observed that the central agency was "crossing all limits" and violating the federal concept of governance.

DEL83 AVI-AIRSPACE BAN-PAK

India extends airspace ban for Pak airlines till Jun 23 New Delhi: India on Friday extended the closure of its airspace for flights operated by Pakistan airlines by another month till June 23, according to sources.

BOM23 CG-NAXALITES-SURRENDER

33 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region Bijapur/Dantewada: As many as 33 Naxalites, among them 24 carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 91 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Friday, police said.

CAL17 BH-3RD LD RAILWAY MINISTER

Railway minister inspects Jamalpur railway workshop, lays foundation stone for new project Jamalpur (Bihar): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday laid the foundation stone for a project to increase the wagon periodical overhauling (POH) capacity at the Jamalpur railway workshop in Bihar's Munger district and also interacted with the employees.

BUSINESS DEL73 BIZ-LD ALL INDOPAK

India to make strong case with FATF to put Pakistan back in "grey list", block World Bank funds New Delhi: India will highlight Pakistan's persistent support for terrorism and its funnelling of multilateral funds for arms procurement to build a strong case for reinstating Islamabad on the global money laundering and terror financing watchdog's 'grey list', and block funding from the World Bank.

LEGAL LGD28 SC-2NDLD ONLINE BETTING

In name of IPL people betting, gambling: SC on PIL for regulation of online apps New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said people were betting and gambling in the garb of Indian Premier League and sought the Centre's response on a PIL seeking to regulate betting applications.

LGD32 SC-MATERNITY LEAVE

Maternity leave integral to maternity benefits, says SC, sets aside Madras HC verdict New Delhi: Maternity leave is integral to maternity benefits and reproductive rights are now recognised as part of international human rights law like right to health, privacy, equality and non-discrimination and dignity, the Supreme Court said on Friday.

LGD33 SC-UP-GANGSTERS ACT

SC questions probe, quashes UP Gangsters Act case against man New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said the role of probe agencies was strictly to conduct an impartial investigation and it was for the court to determine an accused's innocence or guilt.

LGD21 SC-RAJASTHAN-ADANI POWER

SC upholds APTEL verdict in Adani Power case, rejects Rajasthan discoms plea New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by Rajasthan’s power distribution companies against a judgement of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) that had ruled in favour of the Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd (APRL).

FOREIGN FGN71: INDOPAK-LDALL DELEGATIONS

All-party delegations meet top leadership in Russia, Japan, UAE; convey India's strong anti-terror stand Moscow/Tokyo/Abu Dhabi: Indian Parliamentary delegations on Friday put across New Delhi's 'zero-tolerance' policy on terrorism to top officials in Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Japan and exchanged views on furthering cooperation in counter-terrorism and combating radicalism following Operation Sindoor.

FGN68: GERMANY-JAISHANKAR-ADDRESS

Zero-tolerance for terrorism, India will never give in to nuclear blackmail: Jaishankar in Germany Berlin: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has zero-tolerance for terrorism and New Delhi will “never give in to nuclear blackmail”.

FGN65: BANGLA-YUNUS-LD RESIGNATION

Bangladesh’s interim govt chief Yunus mulls resignation: Report Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus is mulling resignation as he is finding it difficult to work in view of political parties failing to reach a common ground to bring a change in the country, according to a media report.

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