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BS6 Fuel Now Available In Delhi, Says Environment Minister

PTI | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday informed Rajya Sabha that fuel conforming to stringent BS-VI emission norms has been introduced in the national capital to reduce air pollution. The Minister also informed the Upper House that sale of BS-VI compliant vehicles would begin in the country from next year.

Karnataka Crisis LIVE Updates: Rebel Lawmakers Must Not Be Forced To Attend House, Says Top Court

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Karnataka Political Crisis: The Supreme Court today said that the Karnataka Speaker is free to decide on resignations of 15 rebel lawmakers of the ruling Congress-Janata Dal Secular coalition in Karnataka within such time-frame as deemed appropriate by him.

"Hatred Of New Americans": Divided House Slams Trump's Go-Back Tweets

World News | John Wagner, Mike DeBonis, Colby Itkowitz, The Washington Post | Wednesday July 17, 2019

A divided House voted Tuesday to condemn President Donald Trump's racist remarks telling four minority congresswomen to "go back" to their ancestral countries, with all but a handful of Republicans dismissing the rebuke as harassment while many Democrats pressed their leaders for harsher punishment of the president.

US House Votes To Condemn Trump's 'Racist Comments'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 17, 2019

The US House of Representatives formally condemned Donald Trump on Tuesday for xenophobic attacks on four minority Democratic lawmakers and hostile language targeting immigrants, as the president pushed back at accusations of racism.

Set Up Fire Services-Like Unit To Prevent Sewer Deaths: Centre To States

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Aimed at preventing sewer deaths in the country, the Centre has asked all states to set up an emergency response sanitation unit (ERSU) on the lines of fire services.

Woman, Son Arrested For Killing 3-Year-Old, Burning Body In Bhopal

Bhopal News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 16, 2019

A mother and son were arrested in Bhopal today after the burnt body of a three-year-old was found near their house, the police said.

Have To Eat Rats To Survive, Claim Locals In Flood-Affected Bihar Village

India News | ANI | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Locals in Dangi Tola village of Katihar district in Bihar claimed they have no option but to eat rats as floods have wreaked havoc and destroyed houses in the region.

Burnt Body Of 3-Year-Old Kidnapped Boy Found Near Home In Bhopal

Bhopal News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 16, 2019

The charred body of a three-year-old boy, who was kidnapped in Bhopal on Sunday, has been found near his house, police said on Tuesday.

Mumbai Housing Body Assures Action In Dongri Building Collapse

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 16, 2019

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), which had given the building that collapsed in Mumbai on Tuesday to a private builder for re-development, said action would be taken against those responsible for any lacunae.

Bundles Of Answer Sheets Seized From Murder Accused In Kerala University

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Governor P Sathasivam has sought a report from the Kerala University vice-chancellor on the seizure of several bundles of answer sheets and an office seal of the Director of Physical Education from the house of an SFI leader allegedly involved in the stabbing of a student.

As Floods Hit North, North East India, Rahul Gandhi Posts Call For Help

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Over the past days heavy rain has wreaked havoc across the country, with the North East states particularly badly affected. The rains have caused damaged to agricultural fields, flooded villages and submerged houses and killed people and livestock.

1 Dead, 15 Injured In US Gas Line Blast That Shot Flames 30 Feet Into Air

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 16, 2019

A utility worker was killed and 15 other people were injured on Monday when a ruptured gas line triggered an explosion that levelled a house and shattered windows in nearby homes in the Southern California town of Murrieta, authorities said.

Parliament Highlights: Government Looks To Pass Bills In Ongoing Monsoon Session

India News | Edited by Niharika Banerjee | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Parliament Highlights: Parliament continued its proceedings today till 11.59 pm in the ongoing Monsoon session. The Lower House or Lok Sabha discussed and vote on Demand for Grants under the Control of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Demand for Grants under Control of Ministries of Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare f...

DHFL Shares Bounce Back From 11-Year Low

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Dewan Housing Finance (DHFL) news:Dewan Housing Finance shares climbed to as much as Rs. 51.40 apiece on Tuesday, marking a gain of 5.98% over the previous close. DHFL shares have plunged sharply over the past few months amid concerns about the financial health of the non-banking financial companies (NBFC) sector. DHFL shares have fallen 80.55 per ...

White House Moves To Block Asylum For Migrants Crossing Mexico

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 16, 2019

The Trump administration moved Monday to declare ineligible for asylum most migrants who cross the US southern border after passing through Mexico.