Jaguar fighter aircraft crashes in Panchkula, pilot safe

Chandigarh (IANS) A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Morni in Haryana’s Panchkula district on Friday but the pilot managed to eject safely, officials said. 

The fighter had taken off from the Ambala airbase…

India’s social security coverage doubles to 48.8 pc: Minister

New Delhi (IANS) Social security coverage in India has doubled from 24.4 per cent to 48.8 per cent, said Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya. Addressing the post-budget webinar on the theme ‘Investing…

MP: Three WCL coal miners killed as slab collapses

Bhopal (IANS) In a tragic incident, three coal miners lost their lives due to a slab collapse at the Chhatarpur-I coal mines operated by Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) – a subsidiary of Coal India Limited on Thursday.

Nishchal Jharia, Superintendent…

Suspected grenade attack on police post in J&K’s Baramulla

Srinagar (IANS) J&K Police said on Wednesday that a suspected grenade attack took place during the night intervening March 4 and 5 on a police post in Baramulla town. 

A police statement said that at approximately 9.20 p.m., a blast-like sound…

PM Modi likely to visit Sri Lanka in April on President Dissanayake's invitation

Colombo (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Sri Lanka in the first week of April at the invitation of Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the local media reported on Wednesday.

The visit, which could take place on…

Union Carbide's toxic waste disposal: First phase of trial run ends, second begins today

Bhopal (IANS) After completing the first phase of the "trial run" for Union Carbide's toxic waste disposal, the Madhya Pradesh government is preparing to commence the second phase on Tuesday.

In January this year, the toxic waste (337 tonnes)…

UP: Nandan Kanan Express splits into two as coach decouples soon after leaving DDU Junction

New Delhi (IANS) The 12876 Nandan Kanan Express, travelling from Anand Vihar to Puri, suffered a mishap, shortly after departing from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction. The train split into two due to a coupling failure in the S4 sleeper coach,…

Bombay HC stays FIR order against ex-SEBI chief, 5 others

Mumbai (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Tuesday put a four-week hold on a special court's order which had directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to file an FIR against former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials.

The…

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Australia, discuss strengthening defence ties

New Delhi (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will embark on an official visit to Australia from March 4 to March 7, underscoring the strengthening defence partnership between India and Australia.  

The visit reflects the…

Chamoli avalanche: Rescue efforts continue for 4 missing workers

Chamoli (IANS) Rescue operations have resumed in Uttarakhand's Mana region as clear weather has allowed teams to intensify their search for the four missing workers trapped after an avalanche struck Chamoli. Helicopters have also been deployed…