Indian Railways approves Rs 163 crore electric traction upgradation in Nanded division
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening railway infrastructure and enhancing network capacity, Indian Railways has sanctioned the upgradation of the electric traction system on the Parbhani-Mudkhed double line section in…
Gujarat: Three Asiatic Lion cubs born at Rajkot Zoo, population rises to 20
Rajkot, July 28 (IANS) The Rajkot Zoo has recorded birth of three more Asiatic lion cubs, taking its total Asiatic lion population to 20 and marking another successful breeding event at the municipal zoo, officials said on Tuesday. The cubs were born to…
Mehbooba Mufti apologises for her Jantar Mantar remarks
Srinagar, July 28 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday apologised to the people of Jammu and Kashmir over her remarks made during a recent protest at Jantar Mantar, acknowledging that she…
Pakistan deploys snipers, opens fire on PoK poll boycott protesters, 20 killed (Ld)
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) There has been a major crackdown on groups calling for a boycott of the elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Pakistani security forces have primarily targeted the Awami Action Committee (AAC), which has been…
‘Tu Hi Re Dil Mein’ actress Priyanshi Yadav reveals the biggest lesson that shaped her journey on Guru Purnima
Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) On the occasion of Guru Purnima, actress Priyanshi Yadav opened up about the mentor who played a significant role in shaping her journey as an actor. When asked about a role, character, or experience that brought a significant…
CM Adhikari praises Bengal Police for recovering large quantities of narcotics
Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday showered accolades on Kolkata Police and Purulia District Police over successful joint operations by the two forces at Purulia against interstate drug trafficking. “I commend…
China industrial profit growth slows down for 2nd month over easing energy costs
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) China’s industrial profits climbed 15.1 per cent in June from the previous year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed, pointing to a two‑month slowdown as easing energy costs trimmed the price gains that…
Govt willing to stretch anti-paper leak Bill debate to 10 hours in LS, says Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the government is willing to extend the time of the anti-paper leak debate in the Lok Sabha to up to 10 hours as the House resumed at 2 p.m. As the…
J&K CM, L-G express concern over bus accident involving Amarnath Yatris (Ld)
Srinagar, July 28 (IANS) As 39 Amarnath Yatris were injured on Tuesday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed concern over the mishap. Chief Minister Omar…
AIMIM leader Waris Pathan’s remark on ‘Vande Mataram’ evokes sharp reactions
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Reacting to AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan’s remarks on the proposed Vande Mataram Bill, couple of NDA leaders stated on Tuesday that respect for the national song is a matter of national duty and responsibility and…