Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, along with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Administrator Praful Patel, on Thursday flagged off the inaugural Alliance Air flight on the Daman–Delhi–Daman route from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman.
India on Friday joined a select group of nations, including the United States, after unveiling the country's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step towards zero-emission rail transport and clean-fuel technology.
Baharampur/IBNS: Three people, including two children, were killed after a passenger train collided with a school van in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Friday morning, according to media reports.
A 12-year-old girl was found dead in her home in a village in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Wednesday evening, sparking outrage among locals.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and called for education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk to be appointed in his place.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a fresh demand notice to the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, asking it to pay Rs 22.03 crore as occupation charges for public roads and footpaths occupied by security installations put in place after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
In a decision that could have significant implications for India's ethanol-blending programme, the Raipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled in favour of a vehicle owner who alleged that damage caused by E20 petrol led to repeated engine problems in his car.
New Delhi/IBNS: Actor-turned-politician Koel Mallick resigned from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, delivering another setback to the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Puri, Odisha/IBNS: A stampede-like situation during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri claimed the life of one devotee and left around 100 others injured on Thursday, according to officials.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at 13 locations across four states as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation into the alleged illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas into India, officials said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9, observing that adding a new subject just before board examinations could place an unnecessary burden on students, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Centre to take all necessary steps to safeguard the health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day, media reports said.
An FIR has been registered in Nagpur against four social media influencers, including YouTuber-turned-politician Manish Kashyap, for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content targeting Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari over the ongoing debate surrounding E20 ethanol-blended petrol.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met Flipkart Group Chief Executive Officer Kalyan Krishnamurthy and senior company executives on Tuesday to discuss expanding digital commerce, supporting small businesses and creating employment opportunities in the state.
A 45-year-old anesthesiologist was found murdered inside his apartment in Karnataka's Dharwad, while his eight-year-old son was discovered with stab injuries in another room, police said on Tuesday.
British adventurer and television personality Bear Grylls has heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, placing him alongside former US President Barack Obama and Britain's Prince William as among the finest leaders he has met.
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as one of the biggest trade deals of modern times, came into force on Wednesday, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a "significant moment" in bilateral ties.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted conditional permission to Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) to hold its annual July 21 Martyrs' Day programme in front of Birla Planetarium instead of its traditional venue at Esplanade.
Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant political development for West Bengal, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former state minister Madan Mitra resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Wednesday and joined the rebel faction headed by RitKolkata/IBNS: In a significant political development for West Bengal, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former state minister Madan Mitra resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Wednesday and joined the rebel faction heade...
At least two people died after a fire broke out at a residential building in Noida, trapping around 50 people inside, media reports said on Wednesday.
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has reiterated his government's commitment to fighting corruption, asserting that no one will be allowed to engage in corrupt practices during his tenure, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention, including force-feeding of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, amid growing concerns over his health as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 18th day on Wednesday, media reports said.
Poland has praised India's efforts to prevent the Russia-Ukraine war from escalating, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the few global leaders whose views are taken seriously by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh on comedian Samay Raina, observing that he had "taken the court for a ride" by failing to comply with assurances given in connection with the disability remarks controversy linked to the online show India's Got Latent.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the renovation of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, observing that the property could be renovated as long as the work complies with applicable laws.
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin has announced that she will return to Kolkata after nearly two decades to attend a special literary event on August 1 at Rabindra Sadan.
India and the Maldives have made "substantive progress" in the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the two sides holding text-based discussions across eight technical sessions covering eight policy areas, the Indian government said.
Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has extended her support to climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, urging the Central government to initiate a dialogue with the protesters as his indefinite hunger strike demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation entered its 17th day.
An Indian man has sparked curiosity among internet users after sharing a screenshot of a WhatsApp message from a recruiter who claimed to represent a Karachi-based company.
New Delhi/IBNS: Actor Omi Vaidya, best known for playing 'Chatur' in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots, has voiced support for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has entered its 17th day.
