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Tamil Nadu Train Accident: 12 Coaches Derail, 19 Injured, Probe Underway

Edited by Aastha Ahuja | Saturday October 12, 2024, Chennai

A passenger train, travelling at 75 kmph, hit a stationary goods train on Friday, in Tamil Nadu, at around 8:30 pm.

Leopard Found Dead After Attack On Man In Rajasthan: Official

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 12, 2024, Jaipur

A man-eating leopard in Udaipur's jungles, who had attacked a farmer in the nearby village, was found dead on Friday with an injury mark on its neck, forest officials said.

Bengal Doctors Protest On RG Kar Issue For Public Interest: Medical Body Chief

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 12, 2024, Kolkata

The continuing protests by the junior doctors of West Bengal against the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital are not in self-interest but in the larger public interest, R.V. Asokan said.

Delhi Zoo's Lone African Elephant "Freed From Chains" After Welfare Review

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Delhi zoo's lone African elephant, Shankar, walked freely in his enclosure after being released from chains on Friday, the Ministry of Environment said.

Exclusive: How Air India Express Pilots Handled Mid-Air Scare Over Trichy

Reported by Vishnu Som | Saturday October 12, 2024, New Delhi

A report of hydraulic failure from a Tiruchirappalli-Sharjah Air India Express flight and its subsequent holding pattern may have caused panic on the ground, but things were always under control inside the cockpit, senior sources told NDTV.

Army Chief Launches "Agniastra" Multi-Target Detonation Device In Gangtok

Asian News International | Saturday October 12, 2024, Gangtok

The Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday, officially launched "Agniastra," a portable multi-target detonation device, during the Army Commanders Conference in Gangtok.

Kerala Chief Minister Kept Me Dark About "Crimes Against Nation": Governor

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 12, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday intensified his attack on the ruling Left government by accusing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of keeping him in the dark about 'crimes against the nation' being committed in the state.

Navneet Rana Will Not Contest Maharashtra Assembly Polls, Says Her Husband

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 12, 2024, Amravati, Maharashtra

Ravi Rana, Independent MLA from Badnera in Amravati district, on Friday said his wife Navneet Rana will not contest the Maharashtra assembly polls as the Bharatiya Janata Party has assured her membership of the Rajya Sabha.

In Daring Assam Prisonbreak, 5 Men Scale 20-Foot Wall With Bedsheets, <i>Lungis</i>

In Daring Assam Prisonbreak, 5 Men Scale 20-Foot Wall With Bedsheets, Lungis

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday October 12, 2024, Guwahati

Five undertrial prisoners, charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, escaped from a prison in Assam after breaking rods and scaling a 20-foot wall using bedsheets, blankets and 'lungis'.

Karnataka To Withdraw Case Against Rioters Who Attacked Cops, Sparks Row

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, Bengaluru

The Congress government in Karnataka has decided to withdraw a criminal case registered against a mob which had attacked policemen with stones on April 16, 2022, in Hubballi town.

National Conference's 7-Time MLA Is Oldest In J&K Assembly, Youngest Is...

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, Srinagar

BJP's 29-year-old Shagun Parihar is the youngest member of the newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, while National Conference veteran Abdul Rahim Rather aged 80 is the oldest member.

In Pics: Rare Celestial Lights Seen In Ladakh After Intense Solar Storms

Written by Pallava Bagla | Friday October 11, 2024

Rare celestial lights are seen at Leh in Ladakh as the Sun is in an active phase, throwing out charged particles towards Earth in the form of an intense solar storm.

PM Modi Gifts Indian Handicrafts To Laos, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand Leaders

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, Vientiane, Laos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of intricately crafted gifts, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage, to the leaders of Laos, Thailand, New Zealand, and Japan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, officials said.

Omar Abdullah Stakes Claim To Form Government In Jammu And Kashmir

Asian News International | Friday October 11, 2024, Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday evening met LG Manoj Sinha and staked claim to form the government in the territory as he submitted the letters of support that party has received.

Nearly 1 Lakh Opportunities Offered On PM Internship Portal: Report

Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2024, New Delhi

More than 90,800 internship opportunities have been offered by 193 companies so far on the portal for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme ahead of the commencement of registration of applicants from October 12, sources said on Friday.