27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

At least 27 Indian pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, who arrived in Nepal for a 10-day tour were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell into a fast-flowing river......

Cruise flagged off by Modi stuck? IWAI says no

The flagship Ganga Vilas cruise, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, reached Patna as per schedule and is not stuck in Chhapra, stated Inland Waterways Authority of......

Monsoon failure in Parliament

Even as the government and the Opposition are mulling whether the monsoon session of Parliament should be extended by a week, it seems both Houses would need 20 working days to finish the scheduled......

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE:......

Shipping ministry wants to use road funds for inland waterways

Transportation via inland waterways is cost-effective and more environment-friendly than rail or road transportation The shipping ministry is looking to divert part of the funds from the Central......

Govt plans to convert 101 rivers into waterways: Gadkari

Transport minister says they are cheaper mode of transport than road and rail; so far only 5 river stretches have been declared waterways Keen on promoting water transport to propel economic......

Proposal to nationalise Goa's inland waterways

The inland waterways of Goa may soon be nationalised if the state government gives a green signal to a proposal put forward by the National Waterways Authority of India. Senior NWAI officials were......

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The central government’s Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it......

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: MC Mary Kom during the Indian boxing team's training session in Tokyo on Monday. Photograph: Sports Authority of India Indian athletes, including the boxers and shooters, hit the ground......