Technical snag in pumps hinder rescue operations in Meghalaya mine
Shillong | The multi-agency operation to rescue the miners trapped in a flooded quarry in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district was hindered after the high-powered pumps...
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Rahul Gandhi condoles Kader Khan’s demise
New Delhi | Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the demise of Bollywood actor and writer Kader Khan, who passed away in Canada after prolonged...
Sabarimala row: Lakhs to form ‘Women’s wall’ in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram | Lakhs of women from various walks of life would be participating in the 620 km-long state-sponsored “Women’s wall” campaign stretching from the northern tip...
Many instances of firecracker bursting violating Supreme Court’s order observed on New year’s eve: Officials
New Delhi | Even as the national capital continued its battle with toxic air, several instances of firecracker bursting, before and after the time limit fixed...
509 drink-and-drive cases in Delhi on New Year’s eve
New Delhi | Over 500 drunken revellers, most of them youngsters, were penalised by the Delhi Police on New Year’s eve, officials said on Tuesday....
42 arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district in drive against illegal arms
Muzaffarnagar | As many as 42 people have been arrested in a drive against illegal arms in Muzaffarnagar district, police said here on Tuesday. Also, a...
Veteran Bollywood actor Kader Khan no more
According to close family members, Kader Khan passed away at around 4 a.m. in a Toronto hospital. Toronto| Veteran Bollywood actor-comedian Kader Khan has passed...
Thottathil B Radhakrishnan takes charge as first CJ of Telangana High Court
Hyderabad | Thottathil B Radhakrishnan on Tuesday took over as the first Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, which came into existence on the first...
IL&FS effect: RBI to relook at fin conglomerates’ oversight
Mumbai | The IL&FS crisis points out to risk to systemic stability from financial conglomerates (FCs) and there is a need for “closer attention” on their...
Foreign tourists can now fly directly to Andamans
New Delhi | Foreign tourists can now directly fly to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the government has designated Port Blair airport as an authorised...