Mayawati questions exclusion of Muslims from CAA
Jan 15, 2020, at 02:28 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Citing Constitution, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday questioned the exclusion of Muslims from the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Anti-CAA protests: Delhi court grants bail to 12 people arrested over Seelampur violence
Jan 15, 2020, at 02:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail to 12 people who were arrested over Seelampur violence which took place during an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests here, media reports said.
Muslim population increased manifold because they got special rights: Yogi Adityanath
Jan 15, 2020, at 01:20 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: Bringing out a contrast between the two neighbouring countries, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the Muslim population increased manifold in India since Independence because the community is given special rights unlike in Pakistan, media reports said.
Indian Army known for valour and professionalism: PM Modi on Army Day
Jan 15, 2020, at 12:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: On the occasion of the 72nd Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Indian Army is known for its valour and professionalism.
Delhi Police name masked 'ABVP' woman member caught on JNU violence video
Jan 15, 2020, at 11:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Ten days after the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) violence, the Delhi Police on Wednesday identified and named the masked woman who was caught in a video threatening the students inside the Sabarmati Hostel, media reports said.
After TMC, now CPI-M files FIR against BJP leader Dilip Ghosh for 'shot like dog' remark
Jan 15, 2020, at 10:57 am
Kolkata/IBNS: After the Trinamool Congress (TMC), now the CPI-M has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s West Bengal president Dilip Ghosh for making a controversial statement where he said the saffron governments in three other states had shot to death people, who led to arson over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, like a dog.
India might invite Pakistan PM Imran Khan for SCO meet
Jan 15, 2020, at 09:37 am
Islamabad/IBNS: India might invite Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet, media reports said on Wednesday.
Broadband internet to be partially restored in Jammu and Kashmir from today: State Govt
Jan 15, 2020, at 09:08 am
Srinagar/UNI/IBNS: The broadband internet services in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be restored in the institutions providing essential services in a phased manner starting from Wednesday, state government said in an order late on Tuesday.
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Malaysia stares at huge losses after India alters rule on import of refined palm oil
Jan 14, 2020, at 11:27 pm
News Delhi/IBNS: India has moved the import of refined palm oil and palm olein from the “free” to “restricted” category with the aim to bar imports from Malaysia after country's 94-year-old Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's comments on the new citizenship law and Kashmir, reports said.
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Congress misleading people on CAA: Anurag Thakur
Jan 14, 2020, at 11:00 pm
Kangra/UNI: Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur was on Tuesday critical of Congress and Opposition parties in the country for floating rumours and baseless and misleading information about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), to create unrest in the country.
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Jan 14, 2020, at 10:41 pm
Panaji/UNI: The Congress on Tuesday demanded revocation of a circular notifying organization of "Celebration of 70th Anniversary of the adoption of our Constitution" for January 16, 2020.
Foreign policy deals with contradictions, advances India's interests: Jaishankar
Jan 14, 2020, at 10:28 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the Indian foreign policy today seeks to achieve - a focus on key challenges, a broad engagement with multiple players and managing global contradictions.
West Bengal govt prevents BJP's pro-CAA rallies with Section 144
Jan 14, 2020, at 09:59 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government has imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Act (CrPC) to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)from holding rallies to drum up support for the new citizenship law, media reported.
Rajiv assassination: SC asks CBI to file fresh report on Perarivalan's role
Jan 14, 2020, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the probe agency in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, to file another detailed status report narrating the role of one of the convicts, A G Perarivalan.
Delhi Assembly Elections: AAP releases list of candidates for all 70 seats
Jan 14, 2020, at 08:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Adami Party (AAP) on Tuesday released its list of candidates for all 70 seats for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections.
FIR filed against Dilip Ghosh over his remark against 'CAA protesters'
Jan 14, 2020, at 06:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: An FIR has been lodged against Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh over his recent remark made against anti-CAA protesters.
Literate needs to be educated: BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi tweets on Satya Nadella's remark on CAA
Jan 14, 2020, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A day after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed his opinion against to the Citizenship Amendment Act, which was passed by the Indian government last month, BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi on Tuesday termed his remark as a perfect example of how the literate people even need to be educated on the Centre's initiatives.
Indian Minister S Jaishankar signs Condolence Book to mourn demise of Sultan Qaboos
Jan 14, 2020, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday signed the Condolence Book at the Oman Embassy here expressing India's "profound sorrow" at the sad demise of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said.
Imphal: Bomb found near Civil Supply godown
Jan 14, 2020, at 05:24 pm
Imphal/UNI: A hand grenade was found at Sangaiprou near Civil Supply godown here today.
Train service starts in Kashmir
Jan 14, 2020, at 05:20 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Train service was resumed in south Kashmir on Tuesday after remaining suspended for a day due to heavy snowfall during the past 36 hours.
Fire breaks out in Mumbai BPCL plant; no casualty reported
Jan 14, 2020, at 05:18 pm
Mumbai/UNI: A minor fire broke out in the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited(BPCL) plant in Chembur area here on Tuesday.
Makar Sakranti: Around 80 lakh may take dip in Sangam
Jan 14, 2020, at 05:16 pm
Prayagraj/UNI: Around 80 lakh people are expected to take a dip in the holy congregation of Ganga, Yamuna and invisible Saraswati here on the occasion of the second big bathing festival of Magh fair, 'Makar Sankranti'.
Vice President Naidu greets the nation on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal
Jan 14, 2020, at 04:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
Four people killed in road mishap in Assam’s Karimganj
Jan 14, 2020, at 04:30 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: At least four people, including a 5-month-old child, were killed and six others were injured in a road accident in Assam’s Karimganj district on Monday evening.
Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin speak over phone, discuss ways to further strengthen ties
Jan 14, 2020, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Days after holding talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they discussed the need to further strengthen India-Russia ties in 2020.
Over 32,000 refugees identified in Uttar Pradesh for CAA: Minister Shrikant Sharma
Jan 14, 2020, at 03:49 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Minister Shrikant Sharma has claimed over 32,000 refugees have already been identified for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in 21 of 75 districts of the state, media reports said.
Shashi Tharoor apologises for calling Arvind Kejriwal 'eunuch' over CAA inaction
Jan 14, 2020, at 03:15 pm
NewDelhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has issued an apology for calling Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a "eunuch" for not taking any proper action at a time violence had erupted over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, in the national capital.
Delhi High Court asks police to look into closure of Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch
Jan 14, 2020, at 02:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi Police to look into the matter of closure of Kalindi Kung-Shaheen Bagh stretch where anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests are going on for a month now, media reports said.
Supreme Court dismisses curative pleas of Nirbhaya gangrape convicts
Jan 14, 2020, at 02:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the curative pleas filed by two of the four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case, media reports said.
Jan 14, 2020, at 02:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Slamming Delhi police for arresting Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad who was protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, the Tis Hazari court in Delhi on Tuesday asked the prosecutor whether Jama Masjid where the agitation was taking place is in Pakistan that protests can't take place.