New Delhi, Jul 19 (UNI) The Communist Party of India on Sunday urged the Centre to ensure that the Monsoon Session of Parliament is devoted to substantive discussions on issues affecting the lives of people, pressing for accountability from the government on a wide range of matters including examination paper leaks, price rise, women's reservation, electoral roll revision, political defections and the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi, Jul 19 (UNI) The Ministry of Railways has appointed Rahul Himalian, Director (Tourism & Marketing) at the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), as the additional Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company.
Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, Jul 19 (UNI) The proposed reintroduction of the Delimitation Bill emerged as the principal flashpoint at the Centre's all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition sharpening their positions over the politically sensitive exercise of redrawing parliamentary constituencies.
New Delhi, Jul 19 (UNI) Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday alleged that the demolition of his Lok Sabha constituency office at Amtala was carried out in violation of the law, accusing the West Bengal Police and BJP workers of removing office equipment and documents even as the matter remains pending before the Calcutta High Court.
New Delhi, Jul 19 (UNI) A brief walkout by Opposition parties overshadowed the Centre's all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with the Congress accusing the Narendra Modi government of legitimising a group of rebel Trinamool Congress MPs despite their status remaining under the consideration of the Lok Sabha Speaker.
New Delhi, Jul 18 (UNI) Calling Operation Sindoor a defining demonstration of India's modern military capability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the operation reflected the country's transformed defence preparedness, built over the past 12 years under the government's "Nation First" and "Forces First" approach.
New Delhi, July 18 (UNI) In a major education reform aimed at reducing bureaucratic hurdles, the Delhi government has replaced the mandatory "Essentiality Certificate" for opening private schools with a self-certification system.
New Delhi, Jul 18 (UNI) Delhi Police recovered 76 stolen vehicles and apprehended 11 alleged auto-lifters, including three juveniles in conflict with law, during a 72-hour district-wide anti-vehicle theft drive in the Outer district, officials said on Saturday.
Washington/ Baghdad, July 18 (UNI) The United States welcomed Iraq and Syria's decision to rehabilitate and reconstruct the Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, describing it as a key regional infrastructure project that would restore a critical energy corridor linking Iraqi oil production to Mediterranean export markets.
Kuwait City, Jul 18 (UNI) Kuwait today said it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones after a water desalination plant was struck, triggering a fire in the second such attack in two days on the Gulf nation, which relies on desalination for about 90 per cent of its drinking water.