Guwahati, May 28 (IANS) The northeastern region of the country will get its first Vande Bharat Express on Monday as the maiden journey of the first semi-high-speed train from Assam will be virtually flagged off from Guwahati by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said on Sunday.
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) A court in West Bengal's Jhargram on Sunday sent Kurmi leader Rajesh Mahato to one day police custody in connection to the attack on the convoy of Trinamool Congress's national General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday evening.
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Criticising the Narendra Modi-led Central government over the way it handled the wrestlers' protest, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday wondered "what's the need for the new Parliament building if it can't give justice to the wrestlers who are protesting".
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is on a tour of Japan, travelled on the Bullet Train from Osaka to Tokyo on Sunday.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday deplored 'manhandling' of protesting wrestlers by the city police and demanded immediate arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh against whom the wrestlers were staging protest at Jantar Mantar since April 23 over charges of sexual harassment.
Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Aimed to having a strong grip over Maoist-hit districts - Balaghat, Mandla, and Dindori, the Madhya Pradesh government is in the process of establishing an unarmed force - the Vishesh Sahyog Dasta (Special Support Squad) - in the region.
Patna May 28 (IANS) Former Begusarai MP Monazir Hasan on Sunday resigned from the primary membership of Bihar's Janata Dal-United.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) While addressing 101st 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about slogan 'Jai Vigyan and Jai Anusandhan', through which reformation was brought by a Maharashtra-based organisation being run by a former seviceman.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Veteran Naga leader and former Chief Minister of Nagaland, S.C. Jamir on Sunday described the inauguration of new Parliament building in the national capital as "definitely a Red Letter Day", while BJP vice president M. Chuba Ao, who hails from Nagaland, termed the Opposition boycott "shameful".
Jaipur, May 28 (IANS) The Congress high command is planning to get Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot patch up their differences, as per party sources.
Shimla, May 28 (IANS) A majority of Himachal Pradesh's population lives in rural areas and is directly or indirectly associated with agriculture and double their income, the government is promoting integrated and holistic agricultural activities under the Him Unnati scheme.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a scathing attack on the BJP government over the Delhi Police action against the protesting wrestlers on Sunday, saying that the "king is crushing the voice of the people on the streets".
Jaipur, May 28 (IANS) The suspended government school vice-principal, who was arrested in connection with the
Guwahati, May 28 (IANS) Assam BJP has been witnessing infighting in several district units over the last few days. At least in four district committees, a section of leaders has revolted against the local leaders.
Chandigarh, May 28 (IANS) To mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building and honour the workers who made it possible, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday announced an increase of the scholarship of the children whose parents are registered with the state Labour Welfare Board.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Project Cheetah took off about as swiftly as the cheetah, but whether it meets the same end as the big cat in the wild, is turning out to be a major looming concern.
Imphal, May 28 (IANS) Multiple incidents of gun fights between the security forces and the armed groups were reported from at least four districts in the strife-torn Manipur with injuries on both sides on Sunday, officials said.
Hyderabad, May 28 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, who will be inaugurating Telangana Brahmin Sadan here on May 31, has said the state has become the centre of spirituality.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Congress and other other opposition parties on Sunday condemned the police action against the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar here after they tried to march towards the new Parliament House building.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the Union government is trying to ruin the development of Kerala. He said that the recently imposed control on the state's borrowing limit indicates this.
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has condemned the alleged manhandling of the wrestlers by Delhi Police personnel in the national capital on Sunday.
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Taking a serious note of contamination of drinking water in Karnataka's Raichur district which claimed one life and resulted in 26 others falling ill, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to take immediate measures for proper treatment of the ailing.