Maharashtra political crisis: No decision on govt formation without consulting Congress, says NCP

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:51 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Keeping the Shiv Sena in guess work, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday clearly stated it will not take any decision on the government formation in Maharashtra without consulting the Congress which is yet to take a call on allying with the ideologically-different Sena, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two militants killed in Ganderbal encounter

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:08 am

Srinagar/UNI/IBNS: Two militants were on Tuesday killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a cordon and search operation in central Kashmir district of Ganderbal.

PM Narendra Modi, President Kovind wish nation on 550th birthday celebration of Guru Nanak Dev

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:01 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the nation on the occasion of the 550th birthday celebration of Sikh guru and founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists in Ganderbal

Nov 12, 2019, at 08:52 am

Ganderbal/IBNS: An encounter is currently underway between security officials and suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, officials said.

Assam CM inaugurates Raas Festival in river island district Majuli

Nov 11, 2019, at 10:35 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the Majuli Raas Festival in Assam’s river island district Majuli

Guwahati grenade blast case: NIA files charge sheet, accuses eight persons

Nov 11, 2019, at 10:29 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed a charge sheet before the NIA court in Guwahati by accusing eight persons in the grenade lobbing case in the capital city of Assam.

Maharashtra govt formation: Sena fails to get extension to prove majority, NCP gets call

Nov 11, 2019, at 09:43 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: With the Shiv Sena failing to get a three-day extension from Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Kashyari to stake claim to form the government, Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) got an invite for the same.

Man hacks wife to death in Jharkhand's Gumla

Nov 11, 2019, at 09:05 pm

Gumla/UNI: A man hacked his wife following a dispute in Hathlada village under Dumri Police Station area of Gumla district in Jharkhand.

After removal of SPG cover, CRPF takes helm of security for Gandhis

Nov 11, 2019, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS : After the Centre withdrew SPG cover for the Gandhi family, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which has a special VVIP security unit, is now providing security to UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and her two children-Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Shiv Sena to form govt in Maharashtra with support from NCP, CONG: Reports

Nov 11, 2019, at 07:24 pm

Mumbai: Amid high dramatical turn of events, the Shiv Sena is all set to form the government in Maharashtra with support from Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress, NDTV quoting sources reported.

People shifted to safety as twin civilians injured in Pakistan ceasefire violation in Uri

Nov 11, 2019, at 06:21 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Two civilians were injured during the last 24 hours when Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and resorted to indiscriminate firing and shelling at the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Uri sector, where families living in the area were shifted to safer places.

Maharashtra political crisis: Meeting of senior Congress leaders underway to decide on issue of support to Shiv Sena

Nov 11, 2019, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Amid high drama surrounding the government formation in Maharashtra, a crucial meeting of the senior leaders of the Congress is currently underway at national capital to decide on the issue of support to Shiv Sena in Government formation in the state.

Assam Congress protests against withdrawal of SPG protection of Gandhis

Nov 11, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Congress on Monday staged protest against the BJP-led union government’s move to remove Special Protection Group (SPG) protection of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant quits Union Cabinet amid political tussle in Maharashtra 

Nov 11, 2019, at 06:07 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant on Monday resigned from Union cabinet, amid a tussle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the formation of a government in Maharashtra.

Ayodhya decision: Prohibitory order clamped in 9 police station limits in Kasaragod district

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:51 pm

Kasaragod, Nov 11 (UNI) In order to prevent any untoward incidents following the Supreme Court Verdict on Ayodhya land dispute case on Saturday, the Kasaragod Police on Monday clamped prohibitory order under section 144 of CrPC in 9 police station limits in this district.

JNU students stage protest against fee hike

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hundreds of students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday are staging protests outside the gate of the institute against the new hostel manual which include a hike of hostel fees.

Gujarat: Fire in Chemical factory

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:47 pm

Bharuch, Nov 11 (UNI) A fire broke out in a chemical factory on Monday in Hansot area of Bharuch district in Gujarat.

JNU protest: HRD Minister assures action

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Monday assured the agitating students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) of finding a solution to the fee hike issue.

Yogi Adityanath praises people of UP for maintaining peace and harmony post Ayodhya judgment

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:39 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the people of the state for maintaining peace and harmony after the crucial Ayodhya judgement by the Supreme Court on Saturday.

Ram temple in Ayodhya: Mahaveer Seva Trust to give Rs 10 cr

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Ayodhya, Nov 11 (UNI) After decks have been cleared for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, various organisations joined their hands for donations and help for the construction of the temple.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut admitted to hospital

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:33 pm

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Amid ongoing political tussle in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after he complained of chest pain.

Chennai Archbishop consecrates renovated St Sebastian’s Church

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:32 pm

Chennai: Renovated St Sebastian’s Church, Madhavaram, a popular pilgrim centre in Chennai, was inaugurated today by Fransican Provincial Superior Fr. Praveen Henry Dsouza and consecrated by Archbishop George Anthonysamy of Madras-Mylapore.

JNU students hit streets, protest against hostel fee hike

Nov 11, 2019, at 05:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: A large number of students of Jawahar Lal Nehru University took to the streets near the campus protesting against the hostel fee hike on Monday.

Ten passengers hurt as MMTS collides with stationary express train at Kachiguda Rly station

Nov 11, 2019, at 02:05 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: At least ten passengers sustained multiple injures after an MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport System) train collided with a stationary express train at Kachiguda Railway station here on Monday.

Congress to take final decision on Maharashtra after meeting state leaders

Nov 11, 2019, at 12:44 pm

New Delhi/Mumbai/IBNS: Not rushing to form an alliance with the ideologically-different Shiv Sena, the Congress decided to take a final call on the ongoing Maharashtra crisis only after meeting its state leaders on Monday evening.

Get ready for early elections in 2020: Congress' Sanjay Nirupam on Maharashtra

Nov 11, 2019, at 12:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the political crisis led by the rift between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupram feels there can be early elections in 2020 possibly hinting at no agreement between the Sena and Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to form the state government.

JNUSU protests in Delhi over fee hike

Nov 11, 2019, at 11:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A few members of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) were arrested by Delhi Police on Monday while the students were protesting against fee hike in the national capital.

Will NCP-Congress join hands with Shiv Sena to form Maharashtra government?

Nov 11, 2019, at 10:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced it will not form the next government in Maharashtra, all eyes are on the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress whether they will join hands with Shiv Sena to provide governance to the people of the state.

President Kovind expresses sadness over death of Tirunellai Narayana Seshan

Nov 11, 2019, at 09:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday expressed his sadness over the death of ex-Chief Election Commissioner of India Tirunellai Narayana Seshan.

Maharashtra tussle: Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant quits as Union Minister

Nov 11, 2019, at 08:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: In the ongoing tussle between the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra, the lone Shiv Sena minister in the PM Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre-Arvind Sawant- announced to quit on Monday.