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Maiden Air Ambulance Sanctioned for Troops in Anti-Naxal Operations
A team of doctors, nursing assistants and paramedics have been deputed to round-the-clock man this first 'dedicated' air ambulance service for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), a senior official said.
Imran Khan Made US Realise Kashmir is a Flashpoint, Says Qureshi; Warns India Against 'Adamant Attitude'
The Pakistan Foreign Minister's comments come days after US President Donald Trump struck controversy by offering to mediate between India and Pakistan on the issue of Kashmir.
It's Advantage Yediyurappa as Karnataka Speaker Disqualifies All 17 Rebel Congress-JDS Lawmakers
The decision of the Speaker indirectly helps BS Yediyurappa, who otherwise had to accommodate these MLAs in his cabinet.
Think the Heatwave was Bad? Climate is Already Hitting Key Tipping Points
With emissions currently on track to push temperatures more than three degrees higher, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is working to wrest bigger commitments from governments ahead of a summit in New York in September,
No Right is Permanent, It Changes with Socio-economic Conditions, Says Pranab Mukherjee
Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, was addressing a gathering of Delhi University professors and students after the release of the book 'Discourse on Rights in India: Debate and Dilemmas'.
67% Votes Cast in Tripura Panchayat Polls, Oppn Parties Cry Foul
Opposition parties said BJP workers intimidated their voters from Friday night and did not allow them to exercise their franchise, a charge denied by the saffron party.
Bihar Flood Situation Grim, 85 Lakh People Under Grip of Deluge
Among the 13 districts affected by the deluge, Sitamarhi and Madhubani were the worst-affected with 37 and 30 deaths respectively. The number of blocks affected by the floods also rose by five taking figure 111.
Sara Ali Khan Walks the Ramp as Kartik Aaryan Cheers On, Judgementall Hai Kya Falls Way Short of Greatness
Sara Ali Khan's co-star Kartik Aaryan and her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan were at the India Couture Week show where Sara made her ramp walk debut. Find out more in our entertainment news wrap of the day.
Will Put an End to What Congress Has Started in Madhya Pradesh, Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Chouhan said if the BJP wanted, the Congress would not have been able to form the government in Madhya Pradesh. The statement comes after two BJP MLAs backed Kamal Nath government in the state.
Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 81 as Situation Remains Unchanged in 17 Districts
A population of 21.68 lakh of 1,716 villages in 56 revenue circles of the state is affected by the deluge.
Union Minister Says Free Hand Given to Security Forces to Fight Terrorists, Pakistan
Speaking at a function to mark the 81st Raising Day of CRPF here, the Union minister of state for home said the government would deal with all internal security problems firmly and lauded the role of the force in containing Maoist violence.
Rajasthan, MP May See Political Developments Similar to Karnataka, Warns Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Athawale said any legislator has the right to resign from a House and it is nothing like betraying the democracy.
Hunger Relief Group to Send 10,000 Dry Uncooked Meals, Other Essential Materials to Flood-hit Assam
Flooding in Assam has killed 80 people. Around 27.15 lakh people in 2,078 villages of 17 districts have been affected by the deluge.
Donald Trump, Boris Johnson Eye 'Substantial' Trade Deal in First Call
Trump said a bilateral deal with post-Brexit Britain could be 'three to four, five times' bigger than current trade and once London is out of the European Union 'we could do much more.'
Gujarat Assembly Works for More Than 12 Hrs, Breaks 1993 Record of Longest Single-day Sitting
Friday's proceedings commenced at 10 am and concluded at around 12:09 am on Saturday, clocking more than 12 hours and nine minutes of proceedings in a single-day factoring in the breaks taken by law-makers, an official release said Saturday.
Petition Filed in Bihar Court Against 49 Eminent Citizens Who Wrote to PM Modi over Lynchings
The petition was filed by an advocate before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate under different sections of the Indian Penal Code, relating to sedition, imputations, and assertions prejudicial to national-integration and hurting religious feelings.