Army Chief MM Naravane reviews NE security during his three-day visit

Nov 25, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: In his three-day visit to the North Eastern region, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane has reviewed the security situation in the North-Eastern region and taken stock on operational preparedness along the North Eastern borders.

Lalu Prasad trying to poach NDA MLAs, alleges Sushil Modi

Nov 25, 2020, at 05:09 pm

Patna/IBNS: Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Sushil Modi, has alleged his opponent Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is trying to poach the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MLAs to form government after losing the assembly elections by a narrow margin.

'Lost an impeccable comrade, faithful colleague, friend': Sonia Gandhi on Ahmed Patel's death

Nov 25, 2020, at 04:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Mourning the death of his close-aide and party colleague Ahmed Patel, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi said she has "lost an impeccable comrade, a faithful colleague and a friend".

Drishti Rajkhowa-led ULFA team underwent training in Pakistan

Nov 25, 2020, at 03:53 pm

New Delhi: Security officials have said the seven-member team of proscribed ULFA led by deputy commander-in-chief Drishti Rajkhowa had undergone training in Pakistan.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar hosts mega traffic awareness camp

Nov 25, 2020, at 03:12 pm

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has organised a mega   traffic awareness camp here on Saturday.

Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel dies after fighting against COVID-19

Nov 25, 2020, at 01:59 pm

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel died on Wednesday due to multiple organ failure in a Gurgaon hospital after his health worsened after a Covid infection.

Cyclone Nivar : Heavy rains lash Chennai, suburbs, govt holiday tomorrow

Nov 25, 2020, at 05:38 am

Chennai/UNI: Heavy rains lashed Chennai city and suburbs, as the cyclonic storm 'Nivar' lying over the southwest Bay of Bengal moved westwards with a speed of five kmph during the past six hours and lay centred over southwest Bay of Bengal about 380 km eastsoutheast of Puducherry and 430 km south-southeast of Chennai.

Kerala govt challenges Centre's decision to lease Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to Adanis in SC

Nov 25, 2020, at 05:06 am

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Kerala government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Centre's decision to lease out the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to the Adani Enterprises.

Gold smuggling case: Sivasankar held in Customs case too

Nov 25, 2020, at 03:40 am

Kochi/UNI: The Customs officials on Tuesday arrested M Sivasankar, former principal secretary to Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan at the district prison here in the diplomatic channel gold smuggling case.

Kerala Cabinet decides to approach Governor to repeal new ordinance

Nov 25, 2020, at 03:28 am

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala Cabinet on Tuesday decided to approach Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to repeal the Kerala Police Act amendment ordinance.

UP Cabinet clears Ordinance to prohibit religious conversions for sake of marriage

Nov 25, 2020, at 02:33 am

Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday passed an Ordinance to prohibit forced religious conversions for the sake of marriage, making it a punishable offense.

Rahul Gandhi likely to attend Tarun Gogoi's last rites: APCC

Nov 25, 2020, at 02:26 am

Guwahati/IBNS: The last rites of former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will be performed on November 26 in Guwahati and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to attend the funeral service, said a senior Congress leader.

Awaas week celebrates in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi

Nov 25, 2020, at 02:22 am

Shillong/IBNS: As part of the Awaas Diwas and Awaas week celebration, a programme was held at Jatalong VEC, Bhoirymbong C&RD Block in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district on Tuesday.

PM Modi chairs high level meeting with CMs to review status and preparedness of COVID-19 response and management

Nov 25, 2020, at 02:15 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Chief Ministers of all States and UTs on Tuesday via video conferencing, to review the status and preparedness of COVID-19 response and management, with special emphasis on eight high focus States.  

Kangana Ranaut, sister Rangoli Chandel won't be arrested till Jan 8: Bombay High Court

Nov 25, 2020, at 01:45 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister and manager Rangoli Chandel will not be arrested immediately, the Bombay High Court said today, and asked them to appear before the Mumbai police on January 8 in a case filed against them for making provocative social media posts, said media reports.

'Suvendu Adhikari is still in party': Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy amid speculations

Nov 25, 2020, at 01:15 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday said his party colleague Suvendu Adhikari was still in his outfit amid speculations over the rebel leader's political position. 

World Vision India presents the 2020 Child Well-Being Index

Nov 25, 2020, at 12:25 am

Kolkata: World Vision India released on Tuesday the second edition of the India Child Well-Being Report. 

BSF holds flag meet with Pakistan Rangers in Samba sector to hand over intruder's body

Nov 24, 2020, at 11:53 pm

Jammu/UNI: The troops of Border Security Force on Tuesday conducted Flag meeting with their counterpart Pak Rangers in Samba sector of Jammu region.

Indian government blocks 43 mobile apps, many of them are Chinese

Nov 24, 2020, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi: India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Tuesday issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps. Many of the apps are Chinese. 

Sacked BSF soldier Tej Bahadur's plea dismissed in Top Court

Nov 24, 2020, at 10:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's plea that challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election from Varanasi constituency.

Strict action should be taken against officials guilty for hooch problem: BSP chief Mayawati

Nov 24, 2020, at 09:23 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has advocated for strict action against the officials responsible for the deaths caused due to spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh.

We need to speed up efforts to reduce transmission of virus: PM Modi tells CMs during meet on COVID-19

Nov 24, 2020, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday discussed the COVID-19 situation with the Chief Ministers of various states and said efforts should be made to reduce transmission of virus.

Strict action should be taken against officials guilty for hooch problem: BSP chief Mayawati

Nov 24, 2020, at 07:23 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has advocated for strict action against the officials responsible for the deaths caused due to spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh.

Supreme Court nixes ex-BSF jawan's plea challenging PM Modi's election from Varanasi

Nov 24, 2020, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's plea that challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election from Varanasi constituency.

Cyclone Nivar: PM Modi assures support from Centre to Tamil Nadu, Puduchurry

Nov 24, 2020, at 05:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured complete support from the central government to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry where cyclone Nivar is likely to arrive on Wednesday.

'We don't see as Hindu and Muslim but two grown up individuals': Allahabad HC on inter-religion marriage case

Nov 24, 2020, at 05:11 pm

Prayagraj/IBNS: In a significant judgement amid the "love jihad" debate in the country, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday cancelled the case filed against a Muslim man by the parents of his wife who got married after converting her religion, media reports said.

Maharashtra makes Covid negative report mandatory for passengers from four states

Nov 24, 2020, at 06:15 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra government on Monday made Covid-negative report mandatory for visitors from Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa, said media reports.

FIR against Netflix officials over 'kissing scene in temple' in 'A Suitable Boy'

Nov 24, 2020, at 05:58 am

Bhopal/IBNS: An FIR was lodged in Madhya Pradesh against two executives of streaming platform Netflix for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments through its web series "A Suitable Boy" which showed kissing scenes allegedly on the campus of a temple.

PM Modi to chair virtual meeting with CMs and LGs of 8 worst Covid-hit states

Nov 24, 2020, at 05:38 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a virtual meeting on Tuesday with the Chief Ministers of eight worst Covid-hit states and union territories to discuss the coronavirus situation, said a media report.

S Jaishankar to visit Bahrain, UAE and Seychelles from Nov 24-29

Nov 24, 2020, at 05:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be undertaking a visit to Bahrain, UAE and Seychelles from Nov 24 to 29.