News / India
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IndiaMonsoon season: All you need to know to stay safe
A few important things to be noted of and precautionary actions to be taken during heavy rain fall.
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IndiaKarnataka rain fury: Three dead in Shivamogga landslide, rivers in spate
Three members of a family, including a three-year-old child, were killed after a rain-triggered landslide buried their shed.
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IndiaJammu Railway Division earns nearly ₹78 lakh in fines for ticketless travel in July
The drive was carried out across the Jammu Division to curb ticketless travel, unauthorised travel in higher classes, the carriage of unbooked luggage, and other violations.
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IndiaIIT study shows air pollution accelerating decay of Humayun's Tomb
The researchers found that the black crust is mainly made up of gypsum – a mineral formed when sulphur dioxide in polluted air reacts with calcium-rich dust and moisture
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IndiaChhatron Ki Goonj: Youth Congress organise marathon in Srinagar over paper leaks
Youth Congress President Yasir Mandoo said Srinagar was among the 28 cities selected across the country for the campaign.
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IndiaAndhra Pradesh, Australia sign four MoUs on clean energy, education and skills
The agreements cover solar manufacturing, inclusive education, student mental health and vocational training, strengthening collaboration between Andhra Pradesh and Australian institutions.
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IndiaDelhi government approves up to 100% pay hike for disaster management staff
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says the long-pending revision aims to strengthen the capital's disaster management system.
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India158 examination irregularity cases await trial despite completed CBI probes
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to approach all high courts to transfer these pending cases to the fast-track courts, being set up at various states.
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IndiaConstruction materials lying around roads to be fined, says West Bengal Minister
Agnimitra Paul, Minister for Urban Development and Municipal Affair said people keeping construction materials such as sand, bricks and stones on public roads will face penalties.
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IndiaCockroach Janta Party core members to meet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
The meeting is to be held on August 5 at founder Abhijeet Dipke’s residence to discuss the road ahead of the outfit.
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IndiaKerala waterfall accident: Tamil Nadu tourist rescued, woman still stranded
Two tourists were swept away by strong currents at Palakkuzhi waterfall despite restrictions in the area following heavy rainfall.
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IndiaKerala rain: Eight dead; holiday for schools, colleges in 10 districts tomorrow | Highlights
5,792 people have been shifted to the 209 relief camps set up across the state.
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IndiaOver 26,000 government primary schools in UP have been closed since BJP came to power, claims Akhilesh Yadav
Yadav also alleges that administration was reducing teaching posts because it did not want to provide government jobs, as regular recruitment requires fund planning and implementation of reservation policies.
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IndiaCommitted to protect Karnataka's interests on Cauvery issue: CM Shivakumar
Shivakumar said there was no need for protests as rainfall had improved the situation and all political parties had extended support and such a bandh would not benefit anyone.
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IndiaTamil Nadu rules out all-party meeting on Cauvery issue, says Assembly resolution sufficient
Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar said a detailed resolution was already passed unanimously in the Assembly with the support and participation of all political parties.
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IndiaKerala: Bodies of two fishermen missing after separate boat mishaps recovered
The accident occurred around 8.30 pm on July 31 when the fishing boat, carrying four fishermen, was hit by strong waves and capsized about 100 metres from the Muthalapozhi estuary.
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IndiaPetrol, diesel sales soar on weak monsoon rains, LPG demand shifts to piped gas
Diesel sales, a key indicator of economic activity in India, rose 10.7 per cent year-on-year to 7.12 million tonnes in July from 6.43 million tonnes a year earlier.
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IndiaTamil Nadu government to withdraw cases against students who protested against NEET
The decision follows criticism over cases filed against anti-NEET protesters after demonstrations over the examination paper leak.
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IndiaCPI(M) leaders criticise Kerala CM over attending events during rain disaster
Rahim said that when the state was passing through an extremely serious crisis, it was the primary responsibility of those in power to instil confidence among the people.
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IndiaCongress MP Jairam Ramesh alleges misuse of NSA in Assam activist's detention
The Congress leader claimed the Assam government invoked the National Security Act against land rights activist Pranab Doley after a court granted him bail.