Kolkata, June 18 - The Government Railway Police (GRP) will start an independent investigation in the Kanchanjungha Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling District on Monday, based on a complaint filed by a passenger on the ill-fated train.

Srinagar, June 18 - Security forces said on Tuesday that the terrorist killed in Monday’s encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora District was a top-ranking militant of the LeT and TRF.

Hyderabad, June 18 - Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders and former Ministers P. Sabitha Indra Reddy and Satyavathi Rathod on Tuesday called on BRS MLC K. Kavitha in Tihar Jail in Delhi.

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 - Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister V. Muraleedharan on Tuesday slammed Rahul Gandhi for vacating the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, saying that he is trying to convert the constituency into a family property.

Hyderabad, June 18 - The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that India’s children should know that the Supreme Court called the demolition of Babri Masjid an “egregious criminal act.”

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 - After Rahul Gandhi decided to give up the Wayanad seat, Kerala will now have one vacant Lok Sabha and two Assembly seats that will go to the polls again whenever the Election Commission of India (ECI) decides.

Dharamsala, June 18 - As the Resolve Tibet Bill advances closer to becoming law to enhance American support for Tibet, a high-level US congressional delegation, led by Michael McCaul, is reaching this Himachal Pradesh hill town on Tuesday to meet Tibetan spiritual leader,

New Delhi, June 18 - In a bid to boost innovation to transform rural life and further herald digital inclusion, the Central government has called for two proposals -- ‘5G Intelligent Village’ and ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm’.

Kolkata, June 18 - The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 10, said officials, adding that the train has returned to Sealdah.

Bhopal, June 18 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that the BJP has further strengthened its position in the state and the same is evident with the party's performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Patna, June 18 - The prices of air coolers, gram flour (sattu) drink, sugarcane juice and other beverages have increased significantly in Bihar amid the rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across the state.

Patna, June 18 - The severe heat waves and high humidity in Bihar claimed 22 lives in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday.

Bhopal, June 18 - Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday resigned from his post as the MLA from Budhni, Madhya Pradesh.

Srinagar, June 18 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the road and highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Lucknow, June 17 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to accelerate the construction of the 'Rashtriya Prerna Sthal' in Lucknow as part of its ongoing mission to ensure comprehensive development of the state capital.

Bengaluru, June 17 - Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara on Monday reiterated that the state government will not succumb to any kind of pressure, adopt a soft approach or protect anyone in connection with the murder case allegedly involving Kannada superstar Darshan.

Itanagar, June 17 - All three Independent MLAs in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Monday extended their unconditional support to the BJP government led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Patna June 17 - Amid the scorching heat and high humidity in Bihar, Patna District Magistrate S. Kapil Ashok on Monday directed all schools up to Class 8 to remain closed for the next two days till June 19.