PM Modi highlights Act East Policy, says India improved connectivity to boost ties
Nov 03, 2019, at 11:44 am
Bangkok/IBNS-UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that in pursuance of his government's firm and committed Act East Policy, adequate attention is being given to enhance connectivity with this region. He said direct connectivity between ports on Thailand’s west coast and ports on India’s east coast will enhance the economic partnership.
Two Chhath devotees die, six others injured in wall collapse in Bihar
Nov 03, 2019, at 11:21 am
Samastipur/UNI: The joyous mood during Chhath festival at Bargaon village under Hasanpur police station area in the district turned somber when the wall of a temple constructed on the side of a pond caved in and fell on the people this morning.
We want everyone to live in peace, in unity, like brothers and sisters: Mamata
Nov 02, 2019, at 11:47 pm
Kolkata/UNI:West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said,“We want everyone to live in peace – in unity, like brothers and sisters."
Sonia Gandhi slams government over Whatsapp snooping row
Nov 02, 2019, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Sonia Gandhi has slammed the BJP government for alleged WhatsApp snooping of Indian users earlier this year through Israeli spyware, saying the act was "illegal, un-constitutional and shameful".
BJP declares candidates for by-polls in West Bengal
Nov 02, 2019, at 09:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: BJP on Saturday declared its candidates for West Bengal assembly by-polls scheduled for Nov 25.
Scores storm Rabindra Sarobar Lake to perform Chhath Puja
Nov 02, 2019, at 08:48 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Scores of devotees on Saturday broke open the gates of the Rabindra Sarobar Lake to perform Chhath Puja.
West Bengal bans gutka for a year
Nov 02, 2019, at 08:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government has banned all paan masala and gutka items that contain nicotine or tobacco from Nov 7 for a period of one year.
V Somanna comes out in support of Yediyurappa , says Karnataka CM didn't say anything objectionable
Nov 02, 2019, at 08:06 pm
Mysuru/UNI: Coming to the rescue of Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in a video controversy, senior BJP leader and Karnataka Minister for Housing V Somanna on Saturday said that he (Yediyurappa) had not spoken anything objectionable in the video that has gone viral on the social media now.
PM Narendra Modi says New India being built
Nov 02, 2019, at 07:21 pm
Bangkok/IBNS/UNI: Visiting Thailand, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Indians are building a New India where transformational changes are occurring.
Maps of newly formed Union Territories of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, with the map of India
Nov 02, 2019, at 07:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: On the recommendation of Parliament, the President effectively dismantled Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and gave assent to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019.
Maharashtra: PWD engineer trapped in bribery case in Nashik
Nov 02, 2019, at 06:49 pm
Nashik, Nov 2 (UNI) An assistant engineer of PWD was arrested by the Nashik unit of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.11 lakh from a complainant here.
Nov 02, 2019, at 06:41 pm
Chandigarh, Nov 2 (UNI) While bemoaning the growing tendency on the part of some stakeholders to play petty politics on the issue of severe pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has written to Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar to convene a meeting of Chief Ministers of Delhi and neighbouring states at the earliest and preferably tomorrow.
India, Afghanistan discuss ways to deepen strategic ties
Nov 02, 2019, at 06:34 pm
Tashkent, Nov 2 (UNI) India and Afghanistan on Saturday discussed ways to deepen strategic ties.
Lawyers-police clash at Tis Hazari court in Delhi, cars set on fire
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Lawyers and police personnel clashed at the Tis Hazari Court in New Delhi on Saturday.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Delhi metro station at Dwarka
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:15 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (UNI) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday visited the Dwarka Sector 21 metro station, which is fitted with solar panels funded by Germany's a state-owned development bank KfW.
Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat visits Sapta Shakti Command Headquarters
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:14 pm
Jaipur, Nov 2 (UNI) Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited Sapta Shakti Command Headquarters here.
Panchkula violence: Court drops sedition charges against Honeypreet
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:12 pm
Panchkula, Nov 2 (UNI) A local on Saturday dropped sedition charges against Honeypreet, the adopted daughter of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, and other Dera followers in the Panchkula violence case.
Advocates, Delhi police clash at Tis Hazari Court, several cars set  on fire
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: A clash broke out between the lawyers and Delhi police personnel at Tis Hazari Court here on Saturday.
Rajnath Singh calls upon SCO to strengthen existing international laws to combat terrorism
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:08 pm
Tashkent/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today called upon the member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to strengthen and implementall existing international laws and mechanisms, without exceptions or double standards, to combat terrorismand its enablers.
Narendra Modi to address 'Sawasdee PM Modi’ event in Bangkok today
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi/Bangkok/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi will address ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ community programme in Bangkok at 6 PM on Saturday.
India for global partnerships to combat trans-boundary challenges: PM Narendra Modi
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Bangkok, Nov 2 (UNI) India is seeking to forge international partnerships to combat global and trans-boundary challenges, such as a Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and actively working to promote development partnerships with all its friendly neighbours, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prakash Javadekar slams Arvind Kejriwal for portraying Punjab, Haryana CMs as villains
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (UNI) Information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday came heavily on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for politicising the air pollution issue.
Have old relationship with Ayodhya: Yogi Adityanath
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:48 pm
Lucknow, Nov 2 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said he has an old relationship with Ayodhya which will always remain while addressing a programme of the Irrigation Department at Lok Bhawan here.
Odisha: Visakha Express coaches detached near Balugaon station
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:26 pm
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Passengers have a providential escape when some coaches of the 17015 Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Vishakha Express were detached near Balugaon station on Saturday.
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:24 pm
Chandigarh, Nov 2 (UNI) Expressing deep anguish and anger at the unprecedented situation triggered by the growing air pollution in Delhi, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday wrote an emotional letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underlining the need for evolving a consensus on tackling the issue, rising above political affiliations and regional considerations.
BS Yediyurappa says Amit Shah 'supervised' Karnataka revolt, Congress expresses shock
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Triggering a controversy, a video has emerged where Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa could be allegedly heard saying that operation Kamala took place in the state on the instructions of BJP national leadership which included Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Jammu and Kashmir: LeT militant arrested in Baramullah
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Srinagar, Nov 2 (UNI) Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was arrested by security forces on Saturday in north Kashmir district of Baramullah on Saturday morning, official sources said.
Karnataka: CM Yediyurappa has not said anything objectionable, says V Somanna
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Mysuru, Nov 2 (UNI) Coming to the rescue of Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in a video controversy, senior BJP leader and Karnataka Minister for Housing V Somanna on Saturday that he (Yediyurappa) had not spoken anything objectionable in the video that has gone viral on the social media now.
Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Thailand for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Thailand to attend the crucial Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and ASEAN-India and East Asia Summit.
Amid Maharashtra power tussle, Sharad Pawar to meet Sonia Gandhi
Nov 02, 2019, at 01:41 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the power tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar will meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday fuelling speculations about the two leaders' talk about forming an alliance government with the Sena to keep the saffron party out of power.