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Karnataka assembly likely to witness chaotic scene over Governor’s direction to CM

Karnataka assembly likely to witness chaotic scene over Governor’s direction to CM

Bengaluru, :  While the Confidence motion, moved by the Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy is yet to reach to its logical conclusion, the direction by the Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to Chief Minister to prove his majority within 1330 hours, is likely to create storm in the house, when it reassembled on Friday. According to […]

Massive gas explosion hits Christchurch; Six injured

Massive gas explosion hits Christchurch; Six injured

Christchurch, :  At least six people were injured and a house severely damaged in a gas explosion in northern Christchurch on Friday morning. Police and emergency services have blocked off the affected area in Northwood, a suburb of Christchurch and the injured were rushed to the hospital. Neighbours said they were frightened by the big […]

50th anniversary of Moon landing: Google honours Apollo 11 mission

50th anniversary of Moon landing: Google honours Apollo 11 mission

Kolkata, :  To mark the 50th anniversary this week of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission — the first time humans set foot on the lunar surface – Google today launched an animated video Doodle. Fifty years ago, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission changed our world and ideas of what is possible by successfully landing humans on the […]

Hot morning in Delhi, min temp at 25 deg C

Hot morning in Delhi, min temp at 25 deg C

New Delhi,:  Delhiites on Friday woke up to a hot morning, with minimum temperature being recorded at 25 degrees Celsius, two notches below the normal. The rainfall recorded till 0830 hrs was 3.6 mm, the MeT said. However, the relative humidity till 0830 was pegged at 73 per cent. According to the MeT Department, there […]

First logistics hub in eastern India to be set up Bengal

First logistics hub in eastern India to be set up Bengal

Kolkata, :  The first logistics hub in eastern India would be set up in Bengal. According to State Finance Minister Dr Amit Mitra at the two-day-long business-to-tourism sessions organised by the Confederation of West Bengal Trade Associations, the total trade transaction conducted between India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan amounts to $US1,000 crore annually. This should […]

Bengal Govt to ensure proper signs and markings on all its roads

Bengal Govt to ensure proper signs and markings on all its roads

Kolkata, : With an aim to improve the safety and comfort of journeys, the Bengal Government has given its decision to ensure that all roads in its jurisdiction should follow the latest provisions of Indian Roads Congress (IRC). Many of the roads though already have in place all rules and regulations. As per the directions, […]

Centre keen to cooperate with Maha Govt to upgrade and improve Shirdi Airport

Centre keen to cooperate with Maha Govt to upgrade and improve Shirdi Airport

New Delhi, :  Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said the government is keen to encourage Maharashtra government for taking up project works related to the Shirdi Airport. Answering supplementary queries in Lok Sabha during Question Hour, the Minister said he would be “very happy to be in touch” with the state government […]

Nine killed, 14 hurt in bus-van smash in TN

Nine killed, 14 hurt in bus-van smash in TN

Chennai, : Nine people were killed and 14 others were injured when the van in which they were travelling collided with an omni bus at Emaper near Kallakurichi on Thursday. Police sources said while the bus was coming towards Chennai from Coimbatore, the van, carrying 14 people for a contract work, was proceeding to Kangeyam […]

Dr Jaishankar hails ICJ verdict, urges Pakistan to release Jadhav at the earliest

Dr Jaishankar hails ICJ verdict, urges Pakistan to release Jadhav at the earliest

New Delhi, : External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday described the International Court of Justice judgement on Kulbhushan Jadhav as “a landmark judgement” and urged Pakistan to release and repatriate him immediately. “I am sure the House joins me in welcoming the landmark judgement. The sentiments I express on this matter are of […]

Ayodhya case: SC extends mediation till July 31, to hear matter on Aug 2

Ayodhya case: SC extends mediation till July 31, to hear matter on Aug 2

New Delhi, : The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will hear the Ayodhya land title case in an open court on August 2 and directed mediation panel to continue with the process and submit a fresh status report on July 31. A constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi […]