India

Uttarkashi Tunnel collapse: “PM Modi reviewing rescue operation, in constant contact with us,” says CM Dhami

16 Nov 2023 13:38 PM IST

According to Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is examining the efforts being made to free the 40 workers who are stranded inside the collapsed tunnel that was under construction in Uttarkashi. “We communicate with the stranded individuals on a regular basis. That’s where

Bihar caste survey releases at politically extremely sensitive time

16 Nov 2023 11:37 AM IST

The report of Bihar caste survey (BCS)released at politically extremely sensitive time. It is the time when the elections of the state assemblies of five states-Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram are so close. The parliamentary election of the country is also going to be held just after few

Shah raises concerns over naming of betting app linked to Lord Mahadev

16 Nov 2023 09:07 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday questioned Bhupesh Baghel over selecting the name of Mahadev for betting and compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approach of designating the country’s successful lunar mission’s landing site after Lord Shiv. The Union Home Minister addressing an election rally in the poll-bound state said

Fully funded higher education in Russia for Indians

16 Nov 2023 09:06 AM IST

Indian students with a keen interest in pursuing higher education in Russia are being encouraged to apply for a fully funded education program facilitated by various universities, according to an announcement by the Russian House in Chennai on Wednesday. The scholarship initiative aims to provide support to students by offering

October exports reach USD 33.57 bn, trade deficit widens

16 Nov 2023 09:06 AM IST

India’s merchandise exports rose 6.21 per cent to USD 33.57 billion in October this year, even as the trade deficit touched a record high of USD 31.46 billion during the month, government data showed on Wednesday. Imports increased by 12.3 per cent to USD 65.03 billion in the month under

Haryana witnesses 17% drop in HTET applications

16 Nov 2023 09:05 AM IST

This time, 17% fewer applications were received for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) compared to last year. There are 53,886 fewer applications this time. Passing the exam is mandatory for the posts of Primary Teacher (PRT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) in government schools. The

Siddaramaiah anticipates JD(S) and BJP merger

16 Nov 2023 09:04 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said it won’t be surprising if JD(S), which is now in alliance with the BJP, merges with the saffron party in the days ahead. Calling former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda-led party “communal” following its alliance with the BJP, he urged Janata Dal

Freedom fighter and veteran CPM leader N Sankaraiah passes away

16 Nov 2023 09:03 AM IST

On Wednesday, freedom fighter CPM leader N Sankaraiah (aged 102) passed away in a private hospital in Chennai. He had reportedly been suffering from cold and fever and was admitted to hospital where he breathed his last. His last rites will be performed on Thursday. He is survived by two

Tunnel collapse: Drilling equipment airlifted to aid rescue efforts

16 Nov 2023 09:02 AM IST

A heavy drilling machine was airlifted from Delhi Wednesday to replace the “failed” equipment which was being used earlier to create a passage for 40 workers trapped in an under-construction tunnel that collapsed three days back, officials said. The new machine, that landed at the Chinyalisaur helipad, over 30 kilometres

Kejriwal sends inquiry report to LG Saxena

16 Nov 2023 08:28 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has forwarded the report from the Vigilance Minister, Atishi, alleging ‘prima facie complicity’ of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar in the Bamnoli land acquisition matter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, according to government sources on Wednesday.” The report, submitted by Vigilance Minister Atishi to Kejriwal on

Fire erupts in New Delhi-Darbhanga Humsafar Express near Etawah

16 Nov 2023 08:27 AM IST

A distressing event occurred when Coach S-1 of Train No. 02570, the Humsafar Express en route from New Delhi to Darbhanga, caught fire near Sarai Bhupat Railway Station in Etawah. Three coaches of the New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Express were damaged after a fire broke out in the train near Etawah

Delhi Police detains 4, including fake doctor

16 Nov 2023 08:26 AM IST

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said four people, including a fake doctor, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the surgery of a 45-year-old man who died in a clinic in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash. Police said Mahendra, a former technician, had allegedly procured a forged MBBS degree and