Renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh and belligerence in Ladakh -- this is what reflects China's hegemonistic ambition and now that the US law about Tibet has been passed, it has challenged China's claim that no nation recognises Tibetan Independence, Tibetan Prime Minister-in-Exile, Sikyong Penpa Tsering told NDTV today in an …...Read More
Hegemonistic Ambitions: Tibet PM-In-Exile On China Renaming Places In India
Chardham Yatra On Hold Amid Rain Alert, Pilgrims Urged Not To Start From Rishikesh
An official said it has been decided to postpone the Yatra for the safety of pilgrims. (File) The Chardham yatra was temporarily suspended on Sunday in view of the weather department's prediction of heavy to very heavy rains in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand on July 7-8. Garhwal Commissioner Vinay …...Read More
Railway Cops Need Valid Authority Or Ticket For Train Travel On Official Duty: Railways
The negligent attitude of the Railway is not in good taste, the bench said (Representational) GRP and RPF personnel must obtain a travel authority or purchase a ticket for train travel and carrying only the ID card is not enough, the Railway Claims Tribunal ruled dismissing the plea for compensation …...Read More
Nitish Kumar Conducts Aerial Survey As Water Level Rises In Several Rivers
He directed officials to stay on high alert Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday conducted aerial survey of East Champaran, Gopalganj, and West Champaran districts, where the water levels in several rivers have risen significantly following heavy rainfall over the past few days. Accompanied by Water Resources Minister Vijay …...Read More
US Woman Found In Maharashtra Jungle Says She Chained Herself To Tree
An official cited the woman's mental health conditions for her act of self-harm. (File) The 50-year-old American woman found tied to a tree with an iron chain in a forest in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district has now told police she had shackled herself and no one else was involved in the …...Read More
BJP vs BJP In Bengal Over Differences In 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' Outlook
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari and BJP's Minority Morcha chief Jamal Siddiqui differ over 'Sabka Saath' policy The BJP's Minority Morcha national president, Jamal Siddiqui, has said that 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (development and trust for all) is the soul of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He further said that just as a …...Read More
Puja Khedkar Approaches Delhi High Court After UPSC Cancels Her IAS Selection
Former probationary IAS Puja Khedkar moved the Delhi High Court on Monday challenging Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) decision to cancel her candidature. The matter was mentioned before a bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and is slated to be heard on Wednesday. On July 31, the UPSC through …...Read More
All Train Operations To Bangladesh Suspended By Indian Railways
The affected trains include the Kolkata-Dhaka-Kolkata Maitree Express. (Representational) Indian Railways on Monday suspended all train operations to Bangladesh amid the unrest in the neighbouring country. Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned as the Bangladesh Prime Minister and fled the country amid escalating student-led protests. The affected trains include the Kolkata-Dhaka-Kolkata …...Read More
India Hints At Roles Of Pakistan, China That Could Undermine Shanghai Bloc
R. Ravindra, the charge d'affaires of India's UN Mission addressed the Security Council on Friday While extolling the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the region, India has drawn attention to the roles of certain countries that could undermine it. Without directly naming any country, the references to …...Read More
"Coaching Centres Have Become Death Chambers": Top Court On Delhi Tragedy
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the centre and the Delhi government over the death of three Civil Service aspirants - they drowned in the flooded basement of a coaching centre, in a building in violation of civic and fire safety rules, in Rajendra Nagar amid heavy rain - …...Read More
