UP govt remembers farmers only in ads: Priyanka
Oct 09, 2019, at 12:21 pm
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government remembers the farmers only in advertisements.
Major fire breaks out in wood market of Andhra Pradesh
Oct 09, 2019, at 11:49 am
Vizianagaram, Oct 9 (UNI) A major fire broke out at a wood market here on Wednesday.
Dialogue only way forward to resolve J&K issue, says China snubbing Pakistan
Oct 09, 2019, at 11:12 am
Beijing: Taking a softer stance against India over the issue of scrapping Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, China on Tuesday said dialogue is the only way forward for New Delhi and Islamabad to solve the Kashmir issue.
Rajasthan: Indefinite curfew in Malpura
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:19 am
Jaipur, Oct 9 (UNI) Indefinite curfew was clamped in Malpur in Rajasthan's Tonk district early Wednesday after tension in the area over stone pelting at Lord Ram's 'baraat' (wedding procession).
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit India on Oct 11
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:09 am
Beijing/New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India on Oct 11, officials said on Wednesday.
Oct 09, 2019, at 09:05 am
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised on the focus to equip Indian Air Force and enhance its capabilities, saying that the new Rafale Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) will make India stronger and will give a boost to its air dominance exponentially to ensure peace and security in the region.
Security forces foil major terror strike in Assam's Tinsukia, nab hardcore ULFA-I militant
Oct 09, 2019, at 08:49 am
Guwahati: Security forces have foiled a major terror strike after apprehending a hardcore militant of banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) with large quantity of explosive in Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday.
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh attend Dusshera celebrations
Oct 08, 2019, at 10:40 pm
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday took part in the Dusshera celebrations, here in the national capital.
Shiv Sena demands Uniform Civil Code in country
Oct 08, 2019, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, Oct 8 (UNI) Shiv Sena on Tuesday demanded a Uniform Civil Code in the country, after the Union government's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bangladesh Minister explains government's position over water sharing, LPG export to India
Oct 08, 2019, at 10:24 pm
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday explained the governments position over Feni River water sharing with India and LPG export saying there is a misperception among people about these issues.
Sachin Tendulkar thanks soldiers for protecting the country on 87th Air Force day
Oct 08, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Hindon: Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday attended the 87th IAF Day function at the Hindon air base in IAF uniform for the celebrations.
President Ram Nath Kovind on 2-day Nashik visit
Oct 08, 2019, at 09:34 pm
Nashik, Oct 8 (UNI) President Ramnath Kovind will visit this district on October 9 and 10, to attend the grand celebration and parade at Combat Army Aviation Training School, near here.
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi: Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday called for eliminating social evils like casteism, fundamentalism, corruption and discrimination that impede the progress of the society and the nation.
Assam: Four of a family detained for allegedly throwing elderly man into river
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:15 pm
Guwahati, Oct 8 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a 62-year-old man was allegedly thrown into a river by his family members with his hands and feet tied in Assam.
Let's celebrate our Nari Shakti on Diwali: Modi
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi: Inaugurating the Dussera function at Delhi's Dwarka area, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged people celebrate the girl child this Diwali.
Pakistani drone spotted in Punjab
Oct 08, 2019, at 07:58 pm
Amritsar: A Pakistani drone was spotted in Punjab’s Hussainiwala sector on Monday, leaving security forces in the region alert.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh receives first Rafale fighter jet in France
Oct 08, 2019, at 07:45 pm
Bordeaux: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday received the first Rafale fighter jet of the total 36 at Merignac airbase of France here announcing that the aircraft will bolster India's defence capabilities to great extent.
Assam: Durga idols of India and Bangladesh immersed in Kushiyara river
Oct 08, 2019, at 07:44 pm
Guwahati, Oct 8 (IBNS): The five-day Durga Puja festivities came to an end on Tuesday with the immersion of idols on Vijaya Dashami day.
India gets 1st Rafale fighter aircraft from France, Rajnath Singh flies
Oct 08, 2019, at 07:23 pm
Bordeaux, France, Oct 8 (UNI/IBNS) Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday received the first of the 36 Rafale fighter aircraft from France on behalf of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds “comprehensive discussion†with French President Macron
Oct 08, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Paris:Union defence minister Rajnath Singh met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris and had "comprehensive discussion" before reaching Merignac airbase in French port town Bordeaux for the official handover of Rafale fighter jets.
FIRs against intellectuals contradict PM Modi's aspirations: Kamal Haasan
Oct 08, 2019, at 04:24 pm
Chennai: Standing beside the intellectuals who were named in First Information Reports (FIRs) after they voiced their concerns over mob lynching, actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said the FIRs contradict the aspirations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
IED exploded in Manipur’s Moreh town
Oct 08, 2019, at 01:46 pm
Guwahati: An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was exploded at Moreh area in Manipur along Indo-Myanmar border on Monday night.
Lynching is an alien to Bharat: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Oct 08, 2019, at 12:59 pm
Nagpur: Just days after First Information Reports (FIRs) were filed in Bihar against several intellectuals who had voiced concern over mob lynching, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday termed the act of violence as "alien to Bharat" and should not be used to defame the country, media reports said.
IAF celebrates 87th anniversary; President, PM greet 'brave men and women in blue'
Oct 08, 2019, at 12:26 pm
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI): As India celebrates the 87th Air Force day, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday congratulated 'brave men and women in blue' and expressed gratitude towards the IAF's courage and commitment.
ACM Bhadauria awards Unit Citation to Squadron involved in Balakot airstrike
Oct 08, 2019, at 12:24 pm
Hindon, Oct 8 (UNI): Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday awarded Unit Citation to Srinagar-based 51 squadron, 601 Signal Unit and Gwalior-based 9 Squadron here for their exemplary work during Balakot airstrike in Pakistan.
Kashmir: Militant killed in Pulwama encounter
Oct 08, 2019, at 12:21 pm
Srinagar, Oct 8 (UNI): A militant was killed in an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama on Tuesday.
Have you changed your opinion? Shashi Tharoor slams Modi over FIRs against intellectuals
Oct 08, 2019, at 11:33 am
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Citing Narendra Modi's reference to freedom of speech and expression during a 2016 address in the US Congress, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor slammed the Prime Minister over the First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against the intellectuals who had voiced concerns over mob lynching.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale fighter jets today
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:03 am
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets for the Air Force on Tuesday on the occasion of Air Force Day and Dussehra at the Merignac airbase in France.
Vice-President greets people on the eve of Dussehra
Oct 08, 2019, at 12:45 am
New Delhi: Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.
Vice-President to embark on a two-nation tour to Africa
Oct 08, 2019, at 12:16 am
New Delhi: Continuing India’s engagement with Africa, the Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu will embark on a tour to Comoros and Sierra Leone on October 10.