New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Opposition parties on Wednesday expressed serious concern over reports that the pilot of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi allegedly tested positive for marijuana in two separate dope tests following an in-flight incident that left several passengers and crew members injured.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Amid the Opposition's continued demand for his presence in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that he was "ready to answer everything" regarding the police action against students during the July 20 Parliament march over the NEET paper leak issue, while accusing the Opposition of deliberately preventing a discussion from taking place.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief and MP, Akhilesh Yadav, on Wednesday alleged that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) were aimed at targeting minorities and accused the NDA government of introducing the legislation to serve its own interests.
Agartala, Aug 12 (IANS) Sand artist Krishna Debnath on Wednesday created a sand art installation in Agartala as part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign being observed ahead of Independence Day celebrations.
Ranchi, Aug 12 (IANS) Student protests over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment examinations continued for the 19th consecutive day in Ranchi on Wednesday, with protesters maintaining that candidates from both examinations have been facing problems for a prolonged period.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the youth of the country to draw inspiration from the lives of accomplished personalities and read their autobiographies instead of seeking shortcuts in life.
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) At least two people died and four to five others were feared trapped after a landslide struck a chawl in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. Rescue and relief operations are underway, with multiple agencies engaged to locate and evacuate those trapped beneath the debris.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday flagged off the special Bike Rally from New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, along with Members of Parliament, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will move a special resolution in the Assembly on Wednesday opposing any delimitation exercise that could reduce the state’s relative representation in Parliament and urging the Centre to retain the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 seats.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, titled 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', on Wednesday.
