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Coromandel train accident: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee slams Modi govt

Jun 03, 2023, at 06:19 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has come down heavily on the Narendra Modi government over the Coromandel train accident that led to the death of over 200 people.

Maharashtra: Congress holds meeting on organisational strength ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Jun 03, 2023, at 05:40 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole has said the party's target is to defeat the BJP and the strategy will be finalised in the upcoming MVA meeting.

WFI chief Brijbhushan should be arrested: Prithviraj Chavan

Jun 03, 2023, at 05:29 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The allegations leveled by women wrestlers against the head of Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh are very serious, said former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan.

Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat express inauguration cancelled after Coromandel train accident

Jun 03, 2023, at 05:24 pm

Ratnagiri/UNI: The inauguration programme of Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat express on Kokan railway, scheduled for Saturday in Mumbai, has been cancelled following the Odisha railway accident.

Odisha triple train accident: Death toll touches 233

Jun 03, 2023, at 02:23 pm

Balasore: The death toll in the triple train accident, which occurred in Odisha's Balasore district, has touched 233, officials said on Saturday.

CEO of Bengaluru firm arrested for allegedly cheating 2,000 students of Rs 18 crore

Jun 03, 2023, at 06:29 am

Bengaluru: The CEO of a company in Bengaluru was apprehended following allegations of defrauding 2000 students of a total of Rs 18 crore, media reports said.

PM Modi to address joint session of US Congress on June 22

Jun 03, 2023, at 06:25 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to address a joint session of the US Congress on June 22, during his state visit to that country.

Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express launch ceremony cancelled after Odisha train mishap

Jun 03, 2023, at 05:57 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The ceremony to flag off Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Madgaon station has been cancelled in the wake of the massive accident involving three trains in Odisha's Balasore.

Meghalaya's Proshidh Prosonno Hajong joins Indian Coast Guard as Assistant Commandant

Jun 03, 2023, at 05:46 am

Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation Chairman, James Sangma, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Proshidh Prosonno Hajong of Tura, on his induction into the esteemed Indian Coast Guard as an Assistant Commandant.

At least 50 killed, 300 injured in Coromandel Express mishap in Odisha's Balasore, massive rescue ops underway

Jun 03, 2023, at 05:21 am

Balasore/IBNS: At least 50 people were killed and 300-400 were injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha's Balasore on Friday evening. Many are feared trapped and the casualties may rise, officials said. However, updates at 230 am quoting officials said the toll could be 120.   

'Does a match end in only one innings?': Congress leader Lakshman Seth on his second marriage at 77

Jun 03, 2023, at 03:56 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Left heavyweight and current Congress leader Lakshman Seth has recently hit the headlines not for political reasons but for one of his decisions in personal life.

'Arrest wrestling body chief by June 9 or...': Farmer leaders warn Centre

Jun 03, 2023, at 03:53 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Farmer leaders, who are supporting India's top athletes in their fight against wrestling body chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have given a fresh ultimatum to the Centre- arrest him or face a larger protest.

Coromandel Express collides with freight train in Odisha's Balasore, derails; many feared dead

Jun 03, 2023, at 02:37 am

Balasore/IBNS: A passenger express train met with a massive accident near Bahanaga railway station in Odisha's Balasore district as at least eight bogies of 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed after colliding with a freights train on Friday evening.

Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka gives nod to Congress's five poll guarantees but with riders

Jun 03, 2023, at 01:40 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka's Congress government on Friday gave the nod to implementation of all five guarantees (5Gs) promised in the party's election manifesto, albeit with some riders.

BJP is trying to end reservation for SC, alleges former Bihar CM Manjhi

Jun 02, 2023, at 11:51 pm

Patna: Former Bihar Chief Minister and patron of Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Jeetan Ram Manjhi on Friday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was trying to withdraw reservations, given to Scheduled Castes (SCs) as per provision of the constitution.

Chittagong: Fire guts 17 houses in Satkania

Jun 02, 2023, at 11:07 pm

Chittagong: At least 17 houses were gutted as a fire broke out in Bangladesh's Chittagong region on Friday, media reports said.

BJP not 'inclusive', they don't embrace everyone: Rahul Gandhi

Jun 02, 2023, at 07:53 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Accusing the BJP of doing 'divisive' politics, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the saffron party is not "inclusive" as they don't embrace everyone, and added that it is "damaging" the country.

Kashmir: Army, suspected terrorists exchange firing in Rajouri, operation on

Jun 02, 2023, at 06:21 pm

Jammu/UNI: An exchange of firing took place between security forces and a group of terrorists in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Section 124A dealing with Sedition law should be retained, says Law Commission

Jun 02, 2023, at 05:37 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Law Commission of India (LCI) in its latest report said section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sedition law should be retained with certain safeguards to prevent its misuse and also suggested an enhancement in punishment.

Centre celebrates Telangana Formation Day with grandeur in Hyderabad

Jun 02, 2023, at 04:25 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: The Government of India, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, celebrated Telangana Formation Day with grandeur at Golconda Fort on Friday.

Sikh philanthropy and charitable initiatives: Embodying the teachings of Sikhism

Jun 02, 2023, at 03:22 pm

We are well aware that all religions propagate service to humanity, Sikhism staunchly emphasizes the concept of ‘seva’. For a Sikh, ‘seva’ (selfless service) and ‘simran’ (remembrance of Guru’s words) are mandates to be followed religiously. According to Guru Nanak Devji, true ‘seva’ is one with any expectation of rewards and must be followed with the utmost purity of intention.

Punjab Police bolster defences: Taking on drone threats from Pakistan

Jun 02, 2023, at 02:57 pm

Police in Punjab have taken a proactive step to enhance security measures in border villages to counter the growing threat of drones from Pakistan.

Hijab controversy in Madhya Pradesh

Jun 02, 2023, at 02:22 pm

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed the Collector, Damoh, to conduct an inquiry into female Hindu pupils allegedly being made to wear hijabs at a school; it was officially learnt on Thursday.

Credit of successful conduct of G20 meeting must go to the team of officials: LG Manoj Sinha

Jun 02, 2023, at 02:09 pm

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the credit of successful conduct of G20 meeting must go to the team of officials.

Rajiv Singh replaces P Doungel as Manipur police chief amid simmering ethnic tensions

Jun 02, 2023, at 06:54 am

Imphal: In a major rejig of the police leadership in Manipur, where the law and order situation continues to be tense almost a month after intense flare-ups, Rajiv Singh has been made the new Director General of Police (DGP) for the northeastern state.

'My heart goes out to protesting wrestlers': Mamata Banerjee participates in candlelight vigil

Jun 02, 2023, at 05:46 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Alleging that protesting wrestlers were being repeatedly "harassed and mistreated", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attended a candlelight vigil here in solidarity with them.

PM Modi congratulates AIIMS Nagpur on receiving NABH accreditation

Jun 02, 2023, at 05:29 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team of AIIMS Nagpur to become the first among all AIIMS to receive the NABH accreditation.

Arvind Kejriwal gets MK Stalin's backing on Delhi Bill, sends fresh message to Congress for support

Jun 02, 2023, at 05:22 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sent a third message to Congress Thursday, seeking support against the Centre's proposed law to restore the Lieutenant Governor's control over the transfer and postings of bureaucrats in the national capital after garnering support from his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin.

Congress to join opposition parties' Patna meeting on June 12:Jairam Ramesh

Jun 02, 2023, at 02:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party Thursday informed that it will take part in the proposed meeting of opposition parties in Patna on June 12, party leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday.

India, Nepal ink seven agreements; PM Modi, his Nepalese counterpart Prachanda hold talks for 'superhit' ties

Jun 02, 2023, at 02:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: India and Nepal on Thursday inked seven agreements and launched six projects, including for cross-border petroleum pipelines, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda held productive talks here, to take the bilateral partnership from “hit” to “superhit”.