The preliminary investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to probe Sunday's devastating fire in Aliganj that claimed the lives of 15 students, has revealed several irregularities and serious deficiencies in safety measures at the building.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led Central Government over the issue of political defections in West Bengal and Maharashtra, alleging that the BJP was "killing democracy" in the country.
Siya tried to paint the incident as an accident and told police that Ketan slipped and fell into the valley while clicking pictures.
The discussion gained momentum after Union Minister of State George Kurian stepped down following the end of his Rajya Sabha term on June 21.
The understanding was reached during a meeting between Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil.
Names of deceased BJP workers have been written on a temporary wall decorated with white and yellow flowers.
The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable gains during the week over easing crude prices, a firmer rupee and softer 10-year bond yields despite lingering geopolitical tensions.
Retired Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, a former Army Vice Chief and Central Command head, has been appointed India’s next Chief of Defence Staff by the Centre.
Decorated naval officer Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who has commanded INS Vikramaditya and the Western Fleet, will become the next Chief of Naval Staff after Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi demits office on May 31.
TVK remains short of the majority mark even after Congress and Left support, while rival camps are now locked in claims over MLA backing.
