Assam coal mine disaster: Navy divers continue search operation for trapped miners

Guwahati (IANS) The rescue effort by specialised Indian Navy divers continued at the coal mine in Assam’s Umrangso locality in the Dima Hasao district where at least eight labourers are still trapped, officials said on Thursday.  

A senior…

Democracy ingrained in our lives: PM Modi at PBD convention

Bhubaneswar (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention on Thursday in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and commended the Indian diaspora for serving as the nation's "ambassadors to the world."  

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PM Modi moved nation from ‘chalta hai’ to ‘hoga kaise nahin' attitude: EAM Jaishankar at 18th PBD meet

Bhubaneswar (IANS) The 18th Pravsi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention commenced at Bhubaneswar on Wednesday with the inauguration of Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Labourers trapped in coal mine, Army team reaches Assam’s Umrangso

Guwahati (IANS) A task force of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles have reached Umrangso in the Dima Hasao district of Assam where at least nine labourers are trapped in a coal mine, officials said on Tuesday.  

A senior Army official said, “Engineers…

Prashant Kishor’s arrest ignites protests against Bihar govt, supporters vow to intensify stir

Patna (IANS): The arrest of Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, during his hunger strike at city’s Gandhi Maidan on Monday morning has sparked widespread protests and criticism of Bihar police’s alleged excesses.  

Kishor was sitting on…

Chhattisgarh: 8 jawans, driver killed as Maoists blow up security vehicle

Dantewada (IANS) In a gruesome Maoist attack in the New Year, eight jawans of the District Reserve Guard and a driver were killed on Monday after the rebels blew up their vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, leaving behind a seven-feet-deep…

Four Maoists, cop killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

New Delhi (IANS) At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, an official said on Sunday, adding that a jawan also died in action. 

A head constable of the District Reserve Guard…

Big milestone: Indian metro network now third-largest in the world

New Delhi (IANS) India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world's third-largest metro system.  

This remarkable achievement follows the announcement of…

Three killed as Coast Guard chopper crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar

Porbandar (IANS) An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar on Sunday, killing all three crew members on board, a top police official confirmed. 

The chopper went up in flames upon impact, and the…

Wanted criminal Sushil Mochi with Rs 2 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Bihar

Patna (IANS)  Wanted criminal Sushil Mochi, with a bounty of Rs 2 lakh on him, was killed in an encounter with police in the Tarabari area in Bihar's Purnea district.

Mochi, wanted in multiple cases of robbery and violations under the Arms…