New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday voiced strong opposition to the proposed delimitation exercise, arguing that it could adversely affect states in North India, South India and the Northeast, many of which share international borders, while disproportionately benefiting the central part of the country.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS)The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has ranked ahead of several established global metro systems, including those in Hong Kong, Paris and New York, in train punctuality and reliability, reaffirming its position as one of the leading urban rail networks in the world, the corporation said in a statement.
Gandhinagar/Amreli, Aug 9 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department has begun work on a 100-hectare special enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli district to house lions involved in human attacks, in a move aimed at managing human-wildlife conflict while keeping the animals in a natural habitat.
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) A banner was put up in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Sunday, cautioning leaders joining the BJP from other parties. The banner said that if anyone joins the BJP and indulges in extortion, then that person will have to face "egg therapy".
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha, speaking on the ongoing students' protest in Jharkhand on Sunday, said the deadlock between the government and protesting students must be brought to an end, stressing that any decision regarding their demands should be based on a clear blueprint rather than "empty assurances".
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday accused Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju of “lying” and misleading the country over the issue of women’s reservation, asserting that his party will fully support implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill but would oppose any attempt to link it with delimitation.
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over Rahul Gandhi’s recent programme in Prayagraj, accusing him of failing to support his “elder brother” and claiming that the Congress leader’s rally drew far fewer people than expected.
Ranchi, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Jharkhand government over the ongoing students' protest in Ranchi and also criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for "not extending support" to the protesting students.
Malappuram, Aug 9 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another accused, identified as Haris TA, in connection with the seizure of a huge consignment of illegal explosives in Kerala's Malappuram district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to ten, officials said on Sunday.
Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 9 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who is currently on a two-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on Sunday hoisted the Tricolour at Flag Point in Sri Vijaya Puram, kicking off the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
