Mumbai train accident: Four dead, nine injured
Four people were killed and several others injured when they fell off two overcrowded local trains crossing each other in Mumbai during the peak office hours.
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Lokpal’s clean chit to Ex- SEBI chief Madhabi Buch
The Lokpal on Wednesday gave a clean chit to former Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chief Madhabi Puri Buch on graft allegations against her based on the Hindenburg report. Allegations are untenable, unsubstantiated and bordering on frivolity, the Lokpal noted while considering graft complaints against Puri Buch. The Lokpal concluded that, based on the presented evidence and legal… Continue reading "Lokpal’s clean chit to Ex- SEBI chief Madhabi Buch"
PM Modi inaugurates 103 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations, spread across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories, under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. He also flagged off a new weekly train between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Bikaner station in Rajasthan. After praying at the Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke, around 30 km away from Bikaner… Continue reading "PM Modi inaugurates 103 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme"
MIB asks media to refrain from live coverage of defence ops
The ministry of information and broadcasting has asked media outlets to refrain from live coverage of defence operations and the movement of security forces. The government, in an advisory, contended that such reportage might inadvertently help hostile elements. “In the interest of national security, all media platforms, news agencies, and social media users are advised to exercise utmost responsibility and… Continue reading "MIB asks media to refrain from live coverage of defence ops"
USA Vice President JD Vance arrives in Delhi, to meet Modi today
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in New Delhi this morning for his four-day visit to India. The US Vice President is in India with his wife, Usha Vance, the Indian-American Second Lady. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed the US Vice President at the Palam airport, where Vance was given a tri-services guard of honour. The US Vice President’s plane… Continue reading "USA Vice President JD Vance arrives in Delhi, to meet Modi today"
Nepal bus accident: Air Force plane to bring back bodies of 24 Indians
A special Indian Air Force plane has been arranged to bring the bodies of 24 tourists, who were killed in a road accident in Nepal, to Nashik. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who oversees the disaster relief and rehabilitation department, spoke with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior central officials on Friday regarding the repatriation of bodies of… Continue reading "Nepal bus accident: Air Force plane to bring back bodies of 24 Indians"
Kovind led panel recommends simultaneous polls
The high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind has recommended that the government take a “one-time transitory measure”, which would require the Union government to identify an “appointed date” immediately after a Lok Sabha election and all state assemblies that go to poll after the said date would have their terms expire with the Parliament. This would synchronise… Continue reading "Kovind led panel recommends simultaneous polls"
Nitish switches sides yet again, takes oath as CM
Janata Dal-United JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister of the Indian state of Bihar on Sunday (Jan 28) for the record ninth time at Raj Bhawan in Patna after cutting ties with the combined opposition’s INDIA alliance. Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, both from BJP, took the oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. After days of speculation,… Continue reading "Nitish switches sides yet again, takes oath as CM"