New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Director General of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr Chandrika Kaushik, on Tuesday said technology is playing the role of force multiplier in the country’s 'zero casualty' approach in disaster response, that has earned global recognition.
Bengaluru, June 17 (IANS) The video of Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar falling while riding a bicycle on the premises of the Vidhana Soudha at an event here on Tuesday went viral on social media.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting the ceasefire line in the historic city of Nicosia during visit to Cyprus on Monday, describing it as a "welcome step" and a long-overdue gesture of solidarity.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot has strongly criticised the BJP-led Union government for its alleged reluctance and delay in conducting a caste-based census in the country, calling it a deliberate attempt to evade a long-standing demand rooted in social justice and inclusive policy-making.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday welcomed the Central government's recent move to initiate a caste-based census, calling it a “historic and long-overdue step.” Pal also accused the Congress party of misleading the public and trying to spread confusion on the issue for political gains.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) In a series of cancellations, Air India on Tuesday announced the axing of Flight AI 143 from Delhi to Paris, after mandatory pre-flight checks identified an issue "which is being presently addressed".
Ahmedabad, June 17 (IANS) Just days after the devastating crash of Air India flight AI-171, another blow struck the Ahmedabad–London route as flight AI-159, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was cancelled on Tuesday due to a suspected technical fault.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has hit out strongly at the Congress party, accusing it of spreading misinformation while praising the Modi government's efforts on national security and social justice, in a reference to the recent caste census notification.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) A day after the Centre notified the two-phased population census, the Congress and BJP are caught up in political bickering over former's claims that caste clause have been given a miss.
Doda, June 17 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the administration of J&K's Doda on Tuesday said it has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of students from the region currently studying in Iran.
