Language twist to TN school van tragedy: DMK says gateman did not know Tamil; urges to hire people who know mother tongue | India News

DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan NEW DELHI: In the tragic school van collision in Tamil Nadu that claimed the lives of three students on Tuesday, a fresh political angle has emerged. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has alleged that a language barrier contributed to the incident, claiming the railway gateman posted at the crossing did…

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Parliament panel quizzes aviation brass: MPs seek updates on AI-171 crash probe; raise alarm over airfare surge | India News

NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary Panel on Tuesday questioned top officials from the aviation ministry, airline, and airport representatives over the Air India plane crash, news agency PTI reported citing sources.The agenda of the meeting was to take oral evidence from representatives of the ministry, DGCA, AERA, AAI, AAICLAS, BCAS, and other concerned organisations, including airport…

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BJP demands apology from Mallikarjun Kharge for ‘objectionable’ remarks against President Droupadi Murmu and Ramnath Kovind; Congress defends statement | India News

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday accused Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of insulting President Droupadi Murmu and former President Ram Nath Kovind by using what it termed “objectionable” and “derogatory” language, and demanded a public apology from both Kharge and the Congress party.The controversy stems from Kharge’s remarks at a public rally in Raipur on…

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Karnataka Congress churn returns: Fresh calls for DK Shivakumar as CM, 2 MLAs go public | India News

NEW DELHI: Fresh calls have surfaced demanding that deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar be elevated to the top post, barely days after the Congress leadership asserted there would be no leadership change in Karnataka. Two Congress MLAs have now publicly thrown their weight behind him, signalling renewed tensions within the state unit.Senior leader and former…

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‘Let them arrest me’: Maharashtra minister defies his own govt; joins MNS protest in Thane | India News

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday criticised his own government over the denial of permission for a Marathi rally in Mira Road and joined the protest, even daring the police to arrest him.“The Marathi Ekikaran Samiti and several other organizations had applied for the rally, but were denied permission. I am going—if…

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Ahmedabad tragedy: What led to Air India plane crash? AAIB submits preliminary report to government based on initial findings | India News

NEW DELHI: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Tuesday submitted its preliminary report on the AI171 plane crash to the ministry of civil aviation and the concerned authorities. The report filed is based on the initial findings of the probe, reported news agency ANI citing top sources.Meanwhile, a crucial meeting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee…

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Bihar elections: Law and order, domicile push & ‘all-in’ gamble – How Chirag Paswan is shaking up NDA | India News

NEW DELHI: As Bihar heads toward a high-stakes assembly election, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan is carving out a distinct voice within the NDA fold, drawing attention for remarks and positions that diverge from those of alliance partner and chief minister Nitish Kumar.In recent weeks, Chirag has sharpened his criticism of the…

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Defense manufacturing can drive India’s rise as global power: Ram Madhav | India News

In a wide-ranging conversation with the Times of India, Ram Madhav, senior RSS member, outlines the strategic reorientation India must undertake to navigate a changing global order. From foreign policy to technology, economic growth to ideological values, and the Northeast to dharmocracy, Madhav, who also heads the think tank India Foundation, reflects on India’s opportunities…

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