Modernisation of defence forces is govt’s top priority: PM Modi
AMN / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that modernization of the defence forces is the top priority of the government. He said, the emphasis is being laid…
Maharashtra: All stranded passengers of Mahalaxmi Express rescued
AMN With the efforts of NDRF, RPF and flood rescue team from Navy, all the stranded passengers of the Mumbai-Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Express have been rescued. Nearly 700 passengers were stuck…
Bihar seeks financial help from centre for flood damage
AMN / PATNA Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the state government will submit a memorandum to the Centre seeking financial assistance following an assessment of the damage caused by…
B.S Yediyurappa sworn in as CM of Karnataka
AMN / BENGALURU BJP Karnataka state President B S Yediyurappa was sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka today at Rajbhavan. He will face the floor test on Monday. After…
India celebrates 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
ANDALIB AKHTER / NEW DELHI India is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, named after the successful Operation Vijay, today. On this date in 1999, India successfully took…
Lok Sabha approves Triple Talaq Bill
Our Correspondent / New Delhi Lok Sabha today passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage), Bill, 2019, or Triple Talaq Bill after much-heated debate. The bill seeks to…
SC asks Centre to set up Special Courts in 60 days for POCSO cases
AGENCIES / NEW DELHI The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to set up courts within 60 days and appoint sensitised prosecutors to deal with sexual assault cases against children.…
POCSO Amendment Bill with provision of death penalty gets Rajaya Sabha nod
STAFF REPORTER / NEW DELHI Rajya Sabha gave its approval to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill. The bill seeks to enhance punishment, including a provision for…
Lok Sabha passes Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill
B Mishra / NEW DELHI The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention), Amendment Bill, 2019 amid the walkout of Congress-led opposition from the House. Earlier, the House…
Kumaraswamy govt loses trust vote in Karnataka Assembly
H D Kumaraswamy has submitted his resignation to the Governor. 99 MLAs had voted in favour of the motion and 105 against it. AGENCIES / BENGALURU The HD Kumaraswamy led…