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'Railways have decided to electrify 100 per cent of its broad gauge rail routes in mission mode, as a green mode of transport,' Goyal said during Question Hour. (Photo: File)

In an environment friendly step, railways to electrify all broad gauge rail routes

Goyal said railways is taking various environmental friendly or energy efficiency measures to reduce carbon footprint.

24 Jul 2019 3:26 PM

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai mentioned that name 'Bangla' has similarities to 'Bangladesh' (Photo: Twitter)

No proposal to amend Constitution to change name of West Bengal

To change name of any state, constitutional amendment is required.

24 Jul 2019 3:10 PM

'Today and tomorrow we are imposing Section 144 across the city. All pubs, wine shops will be closed till 25th July. If anyone is found violating these rules, they will be punished,' the Bengaluru top cop had said. (Representational Image)

Liquor sale in Bengaluru to resume at 6 pm today

Section 144 was imposed for 48 hours after clashes broke out between Congress and BJP workers.

24 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 are listed for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Govt passing bills without 'scrutiny,' says TMC

Lok Sabha passed the Bill amending RTI Act on Monday, amid objections by the Opposition.

24 Jul 2019 3:05 PM

The Simla Agreement comprises a set of principles which were agreed by both India and Pakistan. (Representational Image)

Why Trump’s gaffe on Kashmir reminds us of the Simla Agreement

Trump’s claim, however, turned into a huge controversy, brings into focus the 1972 Simla Agreement signed between the two neighbours.

24 Jul 2019 2:56 PM

The demand for organic and sustainably made clothing is stronger than ever around the globe as T-shirts made by tribals of North Andhra from organic cotton cultivated are now becoming extremely popular among music lovers in Belgium. (Representational Image)

Organic cotton T-shirts made in Andhra gains popularity in Belgium

The regenerative cotton was produced using climate resilient techniques and carbon farming.

24 Jul 2019 1:59 PM

They added that while Prime Minister Modi has criticised lynching cases in Parliament which is merely 'not enough.' (Photo: File)

49 celebs write a 'Dear PM' letter to Modi over lynchings, use of 'Jai Shri Ram'

In the letter dated July 23, the celebrities have said that 'exemplary punishment' should be meted out 'swiftly and surely' in such cases.

24 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

The initiative, however, drew harsh criticism from opposition parties, who claimed that the city is already clean and rag pickers will not get plastic anywhere in the city to get free food. (Photo: ANI)

Soon, a Chhattisgarh cafe will provide food in exchange for plastic waste

Locals are of the view that the city would become cleaner after the initiative is in place.

24 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

The incident took place at 4 am on the national highway near Nutanagunta Palem village. (Photo: Representational)

13 injured after bus collides with lorry in Vizag

Those injured have been shifted to a hospital in Anakapalli area.

24 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

The pilgrims, including 626 women, five children and 141 sadhus (saints), left for the Valley in a fleet of 100 vehicles under tight security cover. (Photo: File)

Over 2,700 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath cave shrine

They are expected to reach the twin base camps of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district later in the day.

24 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

the plea claimed that rampant illegal mining in the states was causing environmental degradation. (Photo: AFP I Representational)

Illegal sand mining: SC issues notices to Centre, CBI, 5 states

The plea also sought a direction from the apex court to the CBI to 'register and investigate sand mining scams' mentioned in the petition.

24 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

Biswabhusan Harichandan on Wednesday took charge as the new governor of Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Biswabhusan Harichandan takes charge as Andhra Pradesh Governor

When the Chief Minister's convoy was entering the assembly, TDP MLAs raised slogans against him and later entered the House.

24 Jul 2019 1:03 PM

Food packets and relief material are already being airdropped in the affected areas. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar floods: IAF deploys 2 helicopters at Darbhanga to provide succour

A joint assessment of the situation was undertaken by the civil authorities and IAF pilots, the statement said.

24 Jul 2019 12:51 PM

'I extend my heartfelt congratulations & best wishes for the support extended by your good self, other leaders of the party &party in general,' read the letter. (Photo: File)

Stood like a rock: BJP's Kumaraswamy expresses gratitude in letter to Amit Shah

The 14-month-old Congress JD(S) coalition government in K'taka fell on Tuesday after it was defeated on the floor.

24 Jul 2019 12:24 PM

The state is expected to receive heavy rains till July 26. (Photo: File)

IMD predicts heavy rains in Kerala, K’taka; schools, colleges shut today

Heavy rains may trigger flash floods in many places in Karnataka in the coming days.

24 Jul 2019 12:08 PM

'A group of farmers were working in the fields when they heard an unusually loud thud. When they looked around to find the source of the sound, they spotted the object lying in a hole - about five feet deep - that was dug into the ground by the impact of the fall', the DM said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Suspected meteorite chunk with magnetic properties lands in Bihar

The peculiar object that looks like a piece of rock but its glitter is much more than that of an unpolished stone.

24 Jul 2019 11:58 AM

Four workers are feared dead and nine have been injured in a landslide at a Coal India Ltd mine in Odisha, a company spokesman said on Wednesday. (Representational Image)

4 feared dead, 9 injured in landslide at coal mine in Odisha

India is one of the most dangerous countries to be a coal miner, with one worker dying every seven days on average.

24 Jul 2019 11:55 AM

India had on Monday launched Chandrayaan-2 on-board its powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII-M1 from the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh with the aim of landing a rover in the unexplored lunar south pole. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2 moving in 'right direction', in 'good health': ISRO

If successful, it will make India the fourth country after Russia, the US and China to pull off a soft landing on the Moon.

24 Jul 2019 11:48 AM

A total amount of Rs 1138.48 crore have been spent in fencing the International Border between India and Bangladesh during the last five years, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Over Rs 1100 cr spent on fencing on Indo-Bangladesh Border

The information was given by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in Lower House of Parliament.

24 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

The Andhra Pradesh CM also took a jibe at Naidu for failed policies on welfare for the poor during his tenure as the chief minister. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy calls Naidu ‘bad oppn leader’ as TDP MLAs disrupt Assembly

He said Naidu was disrupting the House as he was envious of the welfare schemes and programs launched by YSR Congress government.

24 Jul 2019 10:50 AM

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