Vadodara, July 9 (IANS) The death toll in the Vadodara bridge collapse mounted to nine, said officials here on Wednesday. Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex gratia compensation to the families of the victims.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Opposition-led Mahagathbandhan on Wednesday called for a statewide 'Bihar Bandh' on what it termed a move "to save democracy." The Opposition has been protesting against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission of India (ECI) just ahead of the Assembly polls in Bihar.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) As one of the world's largest offshore energy exploration efforts, India is set to explore more than 2.5 lakh square kms area under the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) Round X, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A nationwide strike is underway on Wednesday, following a call by ten trade unions to protest against the Centre's alleged "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate" labour policies.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken the custody of Monika Kapoor, an alleged economic offender, in the US and will bring her back to India, ending an over two-decade-long run from the law, officials said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a special performance of Ram Bhajan at Brasilia's Alvorada Palace besides the grand ceremonial welcome ahead of the official talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
Sheikhpura, July 9 (IANS) The women in Bihar's Sheikhpura are becoming self-reliant with the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) launched by the Narendra Modi-led Union government.
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) A retrospective look at the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election results reveals a crushing blow to Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), underscoring a stark disconnect between the party’s vocal street presence and its dwindling electoral relevance.
Surat, July 8 (IANS) A 40-year-old woman was mauled to death by a pack of nearly 15 stray dogs in Surat, from Jottan village in Umarpada taluka on Tuesday.
