PM Modi hails Assam for hosting Khelo India, says 'can do' is the new age Mantra
Jan 26, 2020, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the spirit of ‘can do’ is emerging as a new Mantra and resolve in the making of 'New India' and maintained that the ethos of public participation is playing a game changer in the context of water conservation.
Tulasi Gowda hailed as encyclopedia of the forests awarded Padma Shri
Jan 26, 2020, at 09:58 pm
Shivamogga/UNI: Famously known as an encyclopedia of the forest, Tulasi Gowda loves plants and herbs more than anything in her life.
Mobile services restarts after nine hours in Kashmir
Jan 26, 2020, at 09:55 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A day after the government announced the resumption of 2G internet services after 173 days of suspension, mobile services of all cellular companies were suspended for about nine hours on Sunday as a precautionary measure during the 71st Republic Day (RD) celebrations.
Give Narendra Modi a 'chance' to bring desired development in Delhi: Amit Shah
Jan 26, 2020, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged voters in the national capital to give Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'a chance' to provide good governance to them.
Chennai: Alleged attempt to hurl petrol bomb on Thuglak editor Gurumurthy residence foiled
Jan 26, 2020, at 09:44 pm
Chennai/UNI: An alleged attempt to hurl petrol bomb at the house of Tamil magazine Thuglak's Editor S Gurumurthy was foiled by the police in Chennai city Sunday night.
Nagaland Raj Bhavan hall renamed as Dr. Imongliba Hall
Jan 26, 2020, at 09:01 pm
Kohima/UNI: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day today, the Governor of Nagaland R N Ravi and his Lady wife hosted ‘At Home’ at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima, where the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan rechristened as Dr. Imongliba Hall.
Republic Day celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh
Jan 26, 2020, at 08:32 pm
Itanagar/UNI: Along with the rest of the country, Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the 71st Republic Day with enthusiasm and gaiety on Sunday.
Violence not solution to any issue: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
Jan 26, 2020, at 07:42 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In the wake of the historic decision to end the Bru-Reang refugee crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said those who had strayed towards the path of violence, have expressed their faith in peace and decided to become a partner in the country's progress and stressed that violence is not the solution to any problem.
Hyderabad: Police arrest Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Aazad
Jan 26, 2020, at 07:13 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: The police on Sunday arrested Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad in Hyderabad.
Maoist cadre opposing Republic Day celebration stoned to death by Odisha villagers
Jan 26, 2020, at 07:04 pm
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Angry villagers stoned to death a Maoist cadre at Janturai village under Papermetla police limits in Malkangiri district yesterday.
Republic Day celebrated in mosques across Kerala, pledge to protect Constitution taken
Jan 26, 2020, at 06:43 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: In a first, all mosques in Kerala hoisted the tricolour and decorated their premises with saffron white and green festoons on the occasion of Republic Day today, media reports said.
No Indian nationals affected by coronavirus in China so far: MEA
Jan 26, 2020, at 05:44 pm
Beijing/New Delhi/IBNS: The government on Sunday said no Indian national has been affected by the novel coronavirus (nCoV) which has hit China in recent times.
Tricolour flies high in Arabian skies
Jan 26, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Jeddah/UNI/IBNS: Indian tricolour fluttered high in chilly Arabian skies as the nation's diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia celebrated 71st Republic Day on Sunday.
Uttar Pradesh Police launches manhunt to nab Sharjeel Imam
Jan 26, 2020, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Uttar Pradesh police have launched a manhunt to nab absconding JNU student and Shaheen Bagh coordination committee member Sharjeel Imam for allegedly inciting a gathering "agitate and cut off Assam from India", media reports said.
Jaish, Hizbul top leadership in Kashmir eliminated: Army
Jan 26, 2020, at 01:29 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The top leadership of Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammed, the two Pakistan-based terror outfits operating in Kashmir who were behind the Pulwama attack that had killed 40 Indian soldiers last year, have been eliminated, a senior Army commander has said.
Republic Day 2020 celebrated across Kashmir valley
Jan 26, 2020, at 12:49 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The 71st Republic Day was on Sunday celebrated in Kashmir valley amidst unprecedented security arrangements following a strike called by separatists.
India celebrates 71st Republic Day displaying military might and cultural diversity
Jan 26, 2020, at 12:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid much pomp and show, India on Sunday is celebrating the 71st Republic Day with the biggest attraction being the parade at Rajpath in the national capital.
Five blasts rock Assam on Republic Day
Jan 26, 2020, at 10:11 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Five blasts-three in Dibrugarh district and one each in Charaideo and Tinsukia district-rocked Assam on Sunday morning as the nation is celebrating Republic Day.
R-Day: Security beefed up across national capital
Jan 26, 2020, at 09:10 am
New Delhi/UNI: Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in the national capital on Sunday, ahead of 71st Republic day celebrations.
I dedicate this Padma Shri award to every woman who dares to dream": Kangana
Jan 26, 2020, at 02:29 am
New Delhi/UNI: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Saturday said she dedicates the Padma Shri award to every woman who dares to dream.
Shaurya Chakra for Subedar Sombir, Vayu Sena medals for IAF pilots
Jan 26, 2020, at 02:14 am
New Delhi/UNI: On the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, six Army personnel have been awarded with military gallantry awards this year- “the Shaurya Chakra”.
Late Sushma, Jaitley & George Fernandes get Padma Vibhushan, 141 named for Padma Awards
Jan 26, 2020, at 12:49 am
New Delhi/UNI: A total 141 persons were Saturday named for the prestigious ‘Padma Awards’ which includes former Union Ministers Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley and George Fernandes who have been named for Padma Vibhushan posthumously, a Home Ministry release said here.
Couldn't recognise Omar, am feeling sad: Mamata Banerjee on viral photo of Omar Abdullah
Jan 26, 2020, at 12:48 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister on Saturday tweeted a picture of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and expressed sadness over his condition.
Agitate and cut off Assam from rest of India, says Sharjeel Imam of Shaheen Bagh protest
Jan 25, 2020, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Assam government and Aligarh Police have lodged FIRs against Sharjeel Imam, supposedly one of the organisers of Shaheen Bagh anti-CAA protests, for instigating a gathering to agitate and cut Assam and Northeast from rest of India.
Assam: BSF apprehend drug peddler with huge quantity of contraband drugs
Jan 25, 2020, at 08:34 pm
Guwahati/IBNS : The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have seized huge quantity of contraband drugs and apprehended a drug peddler in Assam’s South Salmara district along Indo-Bangladesh border.
Several NE militant groups call for boycott R-Day celebration, security beefed up
Jan 25, 2020, at 07:48 pm
Guwahati/IBNS:Ahead of the Republic Day celebration, security has been beefed up in Assam and other parts of the North Eastern region.
Jan 25, 2020, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday highlighted the need of the nation to strive to reach global education standards by continuous reform of Indian educational systems.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2G mobile internet restored, broadband remains suspended
Jan 25, 2020, at 07:14 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The 2G mobile internet was restored on Saturday, after remaining suspended for the past 173 days, post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi-Shah over transferring of Bhima-Koregaon case to NIA
Jan 25, 2020, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Hitting out at the Union government over the transfer of Bhima-Koregaon case to National Investigating Agency (NIA), former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the Bhima-Koreagon is a symbol of resistance and government's 'stooges' can never erase.
Republic Day: Security tightened in West BengalÂ
Jan 25, 2020, at 06:11 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal has been brought under tight security on the eve of the 70th Republic Day with the authorities leaving nothing to chance.