Jain community demands immediate restoration of vandalised idols in Vadodara
Vadodara, June 17 - The alleged vandalisation of idols of Jain Tirthankaras on both sides of the stairs leading to the Shaktipeeth Mahakali Mandir atop the Pavagadh hill near Vadodara has triggered widespread anger among the local Jain community.
AAP, BJP field turncoat candidates for Jalandhar West Assembly bypoll
Chandigarh, June 17 - The AAP and BJP on Monday announced their candidates for the bypoll to the Jalandhar West (Reserved) Assembly segment in Punjab.
Massive quake changed course of Ganga River 2,500 years ago, can occur again: Study
New Delhi, June 17 - A team of US researchers on Monday said that a major earthquake of magnitude 7 or 8 around 2,500 years ago changed the course of the Ganga River and a densely-populated region in Bangladesh remains vulnerable which could
Three-member panel to submit report on Rajkot fire tragedy by June 30
Rajkot, June 17 - The Gujarat government has formed a three-member committee to probe the Rajkot TRP Game Zone fire tragedy that killed 28 people, including children, on May 25.
Assam leaders extend condolences for train accident victims
Guwahati, June 17 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma offered condolences for the loss of lives in the tragic train accident after Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express collided with a goods train close to Rangapani station near New Jalpaiguri on Monday morning.
BJP announces candidates for Bengal Assembly bypolls
Kolkata, June 17 - The BJP, on Monday, announced the candidates for four Assembly constituencies in West Bengal where bypolls will be held on July 10.
BJP names election incharges for forthcoming Assembly polls
New Delhi, June 17 - The BJP on Monday announced names of incharges and co-incharges for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir.
Focus on strategic technology and defence cooperation as Sullivan begins India visit
New Delhi, June 17 - US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan began his two-day visit to India on Monday as both countries take the next steps in strategic technology and defence cooperation during the third term of the NDA government led by
Order books of defence companies surge in march to Aatmanirbhar Bharat
New Delhi, June 17 - The Union government's policy of boosting defence production as part of the drive towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat is increasingly reflected in the rising order books of the country's defence equipment manufacturing companies and underlines a positive outlook for
Bengal train accident: Railway Minister announces enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for victims’ kin
New Delhi, June 17 - Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced an enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of those who lost their lives in the Kanchanjungha Express train accident in West Bengal on Monday.
Bengal rail accident: Routes of nine long-distance trains diverted
Kolkata, June 17 - The Railways Department on Monday announced the diversion of nine trains following the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal.
While BJP holds Delhi govt responsible for water crisis, AAP blames LG, BJP, Haryana
New Delhi, June 17 - The drinking water crisis in the national capital continues unabated as many areas are now entirely dependent on water tankers for daily needs.
Minorities need not fear, says K’taka CM
Bengaluru, June 17 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the minorities in the state need not fear as the government would protect them and the majority in the same manner.
EVM hacking controversy: Elon Musk will have to be tutored by Election Officer Vandana Suryavanshi, taunts Sanjay Raut
Mumbai, June 17 - Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday alleged that the Mumbai North West constituency results where Shiv Sena nominee Ravindra Waikar won by 48 vote due to EVM manipulation is one of the most exemplary scams in the Lok Sabha election
Preparations in full swing for PM Modi’s first visit to Kashi Vishwanath after LS polls
New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple on June 18, marking his first visit to Kashi after assuming office for the third-consecutive time.
Bengal rail accident: Death toll rises to eight
Kolkata, June 17 - The death toll in the Kanchanjungha Express-goods train collision has risen to eight, said officials on Monday.
Bengal rail accident: PM Modi speaks to officials; Railway Minister to reach site
New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the Railways officials and taken stock of the situation after the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express was hit by a goods train in West Bengal on Monday.
Most AI models are being trained on poor quality datasets: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
New Delhi, June 17 - Most artificial intelligence (AI) models are being trained on datasets which are poorly designed which has undermined the quality of the end products, former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Monday.
Eid prayers pass off peacefully in J&K
Srinagar/Jammu, June 17 - Eid prayers passed off peacefully in J&K as thousands of Muslims gathered for congregational prayers at mosques and Eidgahs in different places.
Indian banks have bounced back in 10 years with 4-fold jump in profits: Report
New Delhi, June 17 - Indian banks have bounced back over the last 10 years with a 4-fold increase in profits and a sharp decline in bad loans, according to a report by capital markets and investment group CLSA.