National News

84 Dead, hundreds trapped as landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad; Rescue efforts struggle against rain and terrain

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:39:47 IG Bhatkali

Rahul Gandhi urges Lok Sabha speaker to lift media restrictions in Parliament

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:00:29 IG Bhatkali

Woman found chained to tree in forest near Mumbai; police launch investigation

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:20:44 IG Bhatkali

Rahul Gandhi vows to break BJP's 'chakravyuh,' cites atmosphere of fear in country during Lok Sabha speech

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:42:02 IG Bhatkali

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday used the 'chakravyuh' metaphor as a leit motif to say that an atmosphere of fear pervades the country and allege that the budget's sole aim was to strengthen the framework of monopoly capital, political monopoly and the deep state.

Rajya Sabha chairman postpones decision on debate regarding UPSC aspirants' demise

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:29:20 IG Bhatkali

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday deferred a decision on allowing a discussion regarding the recent deaths of UPSC aspirants at a Delhi coaching centre, citing lack of agreement between the ruling party and the opposition.

Supreme Court rejects ED plea against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's bail

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:19:28 IG Bhatkali

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea challenging the bail granted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The apex court upheld the Jharkhand High Court's order dated June 28, describing it as "well-reasoned."

Congress criticizes govt over child malnutrition crisis: "India's future being gutted"

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 01:57:15 IG Bhatkali

The Congress on Saturday attacked the government over the issue of child malnutrition, saying this is a "human tragedy" and India's future was being "gutted before our eyes".

Ten states and UTs skip NITI aayog governing council meeting chaired by PM Modi

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 01:49:13 IG Bhatkali

As many as 10 states and UTs did not participate in the ninth Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam said on Saturday.

Heavy rains claim 15 lives in Maharashtra; Army assists in rescue operations

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:24:36 IG Bhatkali

At least 15 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents as heavy rains wreaked havoc in Pune, Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and neighboring areas over the past 24 hours. The Indian Army has been assisting civil agencies in rescue operations, officials reported on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu CM announces compensation for families of lorry drivers killed in Karnataka's Ankola landslide

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:57:02 IG Bhatkali

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Thursday expressed anguish over the death of two lorry drivers from the state who were killed in a landslide and flood in Karnataka's Ankola taluk recently.

Nirmala Sitharaman lacks economic training and original ideas, claims TMC MP Saugata Roy

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:47:50 IG Bhatkali

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is not a "trained economist" and the Budget presented by her was based on notes received from the Prime Minister's Office as she has "no original ideas", Trinamool MP Saugata Roy claimed on Thursday.

One dead, three injured, residents trapped after building collapse on Grant Road in Mumbai

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:41:24 IG Bhatkali

One person was killed and three others injured after parts of the ground-plus-four-storey Rubinissa Manzil, an MHADA cessed building, collapsed. The incident occurred in the heart of Mumbai on Sleater Road, Grant Road West, on Saturday morning around 11 am.