Several coaches of Sabarmati Express train derail in Uttar Pradesh, no casualties reported

UP, 17/8: Several coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed in Uttar Pradesh in the early hours of Saturday. The coaches derailed in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station, news agency ANI said. No injuries to anyone were reported from the site. Buses have reached the site to take the passengers to…

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Delhi HC restores mandate of IOA ad hoc panel for WFI on plea by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

New Delhi, 16/8: The Delhi High Court on Friday restored the mandate of Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) ad hoc committee constituted for running the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a plea by celebrated wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat. The court, in an interim order, said the IOA’s decision to dissolve the…

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Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir likely in October-November; EC to announce dates on August 16

Srinagar, 16/8: With the Supreme Court deadline for Assembly polls looming large, the Election Commission (EC) is expected to announce the much-awaited assembly poll dates for Jammu and Kashmir during a presser in New Delhi today. According to sources, the elections are likely to be held in October or November and could be conducted in…

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Drugs available everywhere, says Goa minister; provides ammunition to Opposition

Panaji, 15/8: Goa Law Minister Aleixo Sequeira on Thursday put his own government on the spot by saying that drugs were available everywhere and no action was being taken. While the statement prompted the Opposition to attack the BJP government, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tried to do some damage control by claiming that the minister…

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RG Kar hospital vandalism: Political parties trying to foment trouble, says Mamata

Kolkata, 15/8: : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused opposition political parties of being behind the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here. Banerjee said she does not hold the students or doctors responsible for their protests and instead, she accused certain political parties of attempting to incite trouble.  …

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