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This is hoped to be achieved by infusing nearly Rs 14,000 crore into the railways to improve infrastructure, including replacement of tracks, upgrade of signals systems, bridges strengthened, level crossings eliminated and other technical enhancements on the routes over the next four years. (Photo: Representative | File)

Mumbai-Delhi train trip to take just 10 hours within 4 years

The new systems will also enhance line capacity by 46-48 per cent, improve punctuality and provide technological aid to avert accidents.

20 Jun 2019 1:30 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament on Thursday. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Here is the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind addresses in Parliament

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha began on Monday in which the newly-elected members took the oath.

20 Jun 2019 1:26 PM

Rahul Gandhi had offered to step down from his post, taking moral responsibility for Congress' dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

'Would not be involved in selection process of new party chief': Rahul

He said that the party will decide on who his successor will be and not him.

20 Jun 2019 1:24 PM

Another signatory, nutritionist Neha Hafiz, said there is a need to change the perception that the community was 'getting more privileges than others'. (Photo: File)

Prominent Kolkata Muslims urge CM to act against culprits after attacks on doctors

The junior doctors started a week-long agitation, which had disrupted health care services at all state-run hospitals.

20 Jun 2019 1:17 PM

The step-by-step video on yoga meditation poses elaborates why meditation is important, how proper breathing techniques and yoga asanas help in improving concentration to meditate for longer duration. (Photo: Screengrab)

'Meditation integral part of Yoga': PM tweets 2 videos before International Yoga Day

The tweets garnered thousands of likes and has been retweeted more than 8000 times.

20 Jun 2019 1:04 PM

The death toll due to encephalitis touched 117 on Thursday morning in Muzaffarpur district. (Photo: ANI)

Prisoners' ward converted into ICU in Muzaffarpur’s govt hospital

Decision came after CM Nitish gave directions to convert prisoners' ward into ICU for children at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital.

20 Jun 2019 12:57 PM

'A child rights cell should be set up in all schools where children can lodge a complaint,' Raina said. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Students thrashed by teacher in Doda hostel for being late for class

Officials of Childline reached the hostel to investigate the matter.

20 Jun 2019 12:55 PM

Kumar was responding to queries regarding replies to congratulatory messages by Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan. (Photo: ANI)

India rejects claims of having agreed to hold talks with Pakistan

India has maintained its stance that Pakistan, in order to resume talks, needs to create a terror-free atmosphere.

20 Jun 2019 12:35 PM

Bussa Krishna while speaking to ANI. (Photo: ANI)

Donald Trump's fan in Telangana observes fast for him every Friday

Bussa Krishna unveiled the statue on the occasion of the Trump's birthday on June 14 and performed 'Abhishek'.

20 Jun 2019 12:33 PM

As per the reports, three letters were sent by the state intelligence to top Kerala police officers that hinted at the possibility of such a development. (Representational Image)

India, Sri Lanka under threat from ISIS' new strategy: Intel report

Senior officials said Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kashmir are the most vulnerable states to the ISIS influence in the country.

20 Jun 2019 12:14 PM

The rescue operation is currently underway. (Photo: ANI)

7 children missing after van carrying 29 passengers falls into canal in Lucknow

Around 22 people have been rescued so far, while seven children are missing.

20 Jun 2019 12:12 PM

Following the complaint, the team immediately swung into action and put all the efforts to rescue the cow. (Photo: ANI)

Cow rescued from septic tank after 10 days in Hyderabad

The higher officials have appreciated the Disaster Rescue Team for its work.

20 Jun 2019 11:56 AM

Krishna said he 'worships' Trump because he is a strong leader and he likes his bold attitude. (Photo: Video grab)

Man worships Donald Trump in Telangana, erects statue

On June 14, when Trump celebrated his 73rd birthday, Krishna pasted a poster of the US president outside his home to wish him.

20 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

The first quake struck at around 7:47 am with the depth of 10 km, while the second struck at 8:27 am. (Representational Image)

2 low intensity earthquakes hit Maharashtra's Satara district

Two earthquakes measuring 4.8 and 3.0 respectively on the Richter Scale hit Satara district of Maharashtra on Thursday morning.

20 Jun 2019 11:35 AM

The site where the wreckage of the AN-32 has been spotted is located 16 km north of Lipo and about 12 to 15 km west of Gatte under Payum region of Shi Yomi district. (Photo: File)

6 bodies, seven mortal remains recovered from IAF AN-32 crash site

On Wednesday, the IAF, Army and the civil administration of Arunachal Pradesh started a massive operation at the crash site.

20 Jun 2019 11:19 AM

He also congratulated Om Birla on his election as the speaker of the Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘Clear mandate in 2019 Lok Sabha polls,' says Kovind in joint Parl address

Kovind said, 'In this Lok Sabha elections, more than 61 crore citizens cast their vote and set a new record.'

20 Jun 2019 11:05 AM

Nusrat wore a lehenga designed by fashion guru Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Nikhil’s beau also wore a dress from Sabaysachi's stable. (Photo: Instagram)

TMC MP Nusrat Jahan ties knot in Turkey, tweets photo

The newly-wed couple has planned a gala reception ceremony at a star property in Kolkata on July 4.

20 Jun 2019 11:01 AM

Birla, a two-term MP from Kota in Rajasthan, was a surprise pick for the speaker’s post by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance. (Photo: PTI)

'Won't allow religious slogans or heckling in the House,' says Om Birla

Birla said: 'I am very clear on this. Parliament is a temple of democracy. This temple always functions by parliamentary rules.'

20 Jun 2019 10:18 AM

Talking to the media, the girl's mother Sushma also alleged that she was made to wander for over three hours at the hospital before the girl died. (Photo: ANI)

4-day-old dies due to negligence in Bareilly, doctor suspended

According to reports, the four-day-old baby girl died after being shuttled from one wing of the hospital to another.

20 Jun 2019 9:48 AM

The Parliament session will continue till July 26. (Photo: File)

President Kovind to address joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament

The Rajya Sabha will begin its proceedings from Thursday after the address of the President.

20 Jun 2019 9:33 AM

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