Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash Six people were killed on Friday when a Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter flying from Badrinath to Dehradun crashed near Chai village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The operator’s fleet has been grounded and the cause is under investigation.The crash takes this year’s toll in smaller civilian aircraft accidents to 22 deaths in six…
NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing resentment within the National Conference camp over the recent cabinet expansion, Jammu and Kashmir minister Javed Rana on Saturday said the party remained strong, with no resentment among its ranks, and dismissed speculation that Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s planned exit would affect the party.“If Agha Sahab decides to part…
NEW DELHI: The Congress-led opposition INDIA bloc will shortly hold its “public impeachment”programme against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, a day after postponing the exercise by 24 hours due to rain in Delhi.The symbolic exercise will be held at 10, Rajaji Marg, the residence of Congress president and Rajya Sabha leader of the opposition…
Pilot questions CEC’s neutrality NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday questioned the neutrality of chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that his conduct and the process governing his appointment and post-retirement immunity had raised concerns about the independence of the Election Commission.In an interview with news agency ANI, Pilot alleged that the…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday posed five questions to the Congress, a day before the opposition INDIA bloc’s rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan to seek the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.“I challenge the Congress party to answer…
Kashi-Delhi Vande Bharat sleeper train launched NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has launched the second Vande Bharat sleeper train, connecting Varanasi (Kashi) with New Delhi via Prayagraj and Kanpur Central, expanding the network of overnight semi-high-speed rail services. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the launch, saying the service would save time and improve the travel experience…
Delhi Police says no permission sought on INDIA bloc march to Ramlila Ground NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday invited people to join a march in the national capital on Sunday before reaching Ramlila Maidan, where the INDIA bloc is scheduled to hold a mega rally on November 1.However, Delhi…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday posed five questions to the Congress, a day before the opposition INDIA bloc’s rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.“I challenge the Congress party to answer these…
Court issues fresh bailable warrants against Dhruv Rathee after failed notice delivery NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday issued fresh bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case filed by Vikas Sanskrityayan, also known as Vikas Pandey.Judicial Magistrate Rahul Jain issued the warrants after the complainant accused Rathee of defaming him…
Siang mega dam: Khandu seeks cooperation for report, says project won’t be imposed NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu has assured residents that the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) will not be imposed on them, saying the government is currently seeking cooperation only to complete its Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR).Speaking to reporters, Khandu…
