Lucknow, 14 July (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Wayanad (Kerala) Priyanka Gandhi has sharply criticised the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to merge thousands of government schools, calling it a direct assault on the Right to Education and a blow to marginalised communities.
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) After spending 18 days on the International Space Station (ISS), Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday has begun his journey towards Earth.
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The Railways Ministry on Monday said the bullet train project has achieved a major milestone of opening the first section of the 21-km undersea tunnel between BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex) and Thane.
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's crackdown on fake spiritual gurus through 'Operation Kalnemi' is receiving widespread appreciation from both ruling and opposition leaders.
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea challenging a decision of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, which had upheld the extension of ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).
Ranchi, July 14 (IANS) If you spot a roaring SUV on the streets of Ranchi, adorned with visuals of fighter helicopters and soldiers, chances are it's Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s iconic Hummer H2 in its new military avatar.
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that “there is nothing much the government can do” to save Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen.
Bengaluru, July 14 (IANS) Responding to objections raised by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his request to reschedule the inauguration of the Sigandur cable bridge project, allegedly being neglected by the Union Government, the Centre has clarified that the Chief Minister was invited to the event on June 11 and was also requested to preside over the programme.
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has, in an internal mail to the airline’s staff, stated that the Preliminary Report into the Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad has found no mechanical or maintenance issues with the aircraft or engines, and that all mandatory maintenance tasks had been completed.
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The continuous fall in wholesale price index (WPI) inflation for the seventh month in a row is a good sign for India’s economy as it will reduce operational costs for companies, boost domestic demand and support economic growth, industry experts said on Monday.
