DH Evening Brief: Vaishnaw says people responsible for Odisha train tragedy 'identified'; Govt sets up panel to probe Manipur violence
Odisha train crash: Vaishnaw says people responsible have been identified
The railways on Sunday virtually ruled out driver error and system malfunction, indicating a possible "sabotage" and tampering of the electronic interlocking system behind the triple train accident that claimed at least 288 lives in Odisha. Read more
Govt sets up three-member commission to enquire into Manipur violence
The central government has set up an enquiry commission to probe into the violence that has rocked the northeastern state of Manipur. Read more
Death toll in train tragedy stands at 275, says Odisha govt
The Odisha government on Sunday said the death figure in the tragic triple train accident at Bahanaga station in Balasore stood at 275. Read more
Odisha train accident: Congress demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Congress on Sunday “unequivocally and unambiguously” demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over the Odisha rail tragedy and wanted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take partial responsibility for creating “all is well” facade though critical issues like safety are neglected. Read more
K'taka minister says 'if buffaloes can be slaughtered, why not cows,' Bommai hits back
Former Karnataka chief minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday took strong exception to Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh's statement that if buffaloes can be slaughtered, then why not cows. Read more