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Why India’s First Private Train Tejas Express Will Not Run from Now
The private train from Lucknow-New Delhi was inaugurated on October 4, 2019 and ran for almost six months, before the operations were halted on March 19, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
After Bihar Lesson, Bigger Parties Eye Alliance with Smaller Outfits to Take on BJP in 2022 UP Polls
Om Prakash Rajbhar joined the alliance of Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Samata Party and BSP during Bihar polls. But now Rajbhar has also started experimenting for elections in 2022.
Row Erupts Over Dera Sacha Sauda Follower’s Murder as Supporters Block Road, Refuse to Cremate Body
The Dera followers took the body from Bathinda Civil Hospital to the protest site on Saturday and blocked the Barnala-Bhagta main road.
At 6.3 Degrees Celsius, Delhi Sees Chilliest November Day in 17 Years as Cold Wave Sweeps Capital
For the plains, the IMD declares a cold wave when the minimum temperature is 10 degrees Celsius or below and is 4.5 notches less than normal for two consecutive days.
CBI Arrests Ex-Karnataka Minister Roshan Baig in IMA Ponzi Scam
Baig, a disqualified MLA of the Congress, was summoned to the CBI office on Sunday morning and "based on material evidence, he has been arrested," they said.
DMK's Stalin Hits Back at Amit Shah, Calls BJP Leader's Dynasty Politics Barb a 'Trick'
The accusations were comical since the 'twins' who stood by Shah's side -Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam- were 'involved in corruption,' over the past about four years, Stalin alleged, referring to the Home Minister as "Delhi C...
British Man Recovers from Cobra Bite after Surviving Covid, Malaria and Dengue in Rajasthan
Ian Jones was bitten by a cobra in Jodhpur district of the desert state and admitted to hospital in Jodhpur city, about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from the capital Jaipur.
Centre Rushes High-level Teams to Himachal, UP and Punjab for Covid-19 Response as Virus Batters States
While a major spike in infections has become a cause of concern in Himachal, Punjab has recorded the highest death rate in India.
Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise for Third Straight Day
Diesel rates went up from Rs 70.88 to Rs 71.07 per litre. In three days, petrol price has gone up by 40 paise and diesel rates have risen by 61 paise per litre.
Centre Keen on Finding Solution to Goa Mining Issue, Says Pralhad Joshi
Mining operations in Goa came to a grinding halt in March 2018 after the Supreme Court quashed 88 mining leases.
Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail to Student Activist Gulfisha Fatima
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat granted bail to Fatima on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 30,000 with one surety of like amount in the case related to rioting in Jafrabad area in which one Aaman died due to gunshot injuries.
Hathras Rape Victim's Kin Living in Conditions Akin to House Arrest, Says Civil Rights Body
The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) also released a report on the state of investigation into the case. The organisation demanded security for the family and their rehabilitation through the Nirbhaya fund.
13 Crore Covid-19 Tests Done So Far, Cumulative Positivity Rate Falling Steadily: Health Ministry
The cumulative national COVID-19 positivity rate has declined and stood at 6.93 per cent as on date while the daily positivity rate on Friday was just 4.34 per cent.
How to Download Coloured Voter ID Card
The coloured Voter ID card will be issued to first-time voters as well as existing voters. Individuals who need to rectify mistakes in their old voter cards can also apply for the Colour Voter ID card.
India in Crucial Phase in Fight Against Covid-19, Can't Let Guard Down at This Juncture: Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Saturday said India has entered a crucial phase in its fight against coronavirus and cannot afford to let the guard down at this juncture. He said the bold reforms undertaken by the gover...
High Levels of Ultrafine PM 1 Particles Found in Delhi During Oct-Nov, Shows New NASA-Backed Analysis
The analysis of PM 1 particles is important as no government agency monitors concentration of these ultrafine particles on a continuous basis, like they monitor PM 2.5 and PM 10 pollution. In fact, there are neither international standards nor domestic st...