Two ULFA-I militants nabbed in Assam’s Tinsukia
Aug 10, 2019, at 02:21 pm
Guwahati, Aug 10 (IBNS): Security forces have apprehended two militants of banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) in Assam’s Tinsukia district.
Assam Rifles nabs hardcore NSCN (K-YA) militant in Nagaland
Aug 10, 2019, at 02:15 pm
Guwahati, Aug 10 (IBNS): Security forces have apprehended a hardcore militant of NSCN (K-YA) faction in Nagaland’s Zunheboto.
Locals seize cattle-laden three vehicles in Assam’s Karimganj
Aug 10, 2019, at 02:03 pm
Guwahati, Aug 10 (IBNS): Ahead of the Eid al-Adha or Eid Qurban, local people have seized suspected smuggled cattle in Assam’s Karimganj town, the bordering town along Indo-Bangladesh border.
Omar Abdullah's National Conference moves Supreme Court against Centre's Kashmir move
Aug 10, 2019, at 01:53 pm
Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Omar Abdullah's National Conference (NC) on Saturday moved the Supreme Court against the Centre's step to do away with the special status of Jammu Kashmir and bifurcate it into two Union Territories.
Kolkata: Suicide at metro station disrupts service
Aug 10, 2019, at 12:56 pm
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): The service of Kolkata Metro was disrupted on Saturday noon after a person tried to commit suicide at a station.
Trains services badly hit by flooding of rail tracks in Kerala; several cancelled
Aug 10, 2019, at 11:51 am
Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi, Aug 10 (UNI) Due to flooding and trees falling on rail tracks in Kerala, several express trains have been fully/partially cancelled and some are diverted.
Rahul to visit Kerala flood-affected areas in Malappuram, Wayanad tomorrow
Aug 10, 2019, at 11:41 am
Kozhikode, Aug 10 (UNI/IBNS) Outgoing AICC President Rahul Gandhi will reach here on Sunday and will visit Malappuram and Wayanad in Kerala, which are the worst-affected due to heavy rains.
Mukul Wasnik is frontrunner for post of Cong president as the CWC meets to pick next chief
Aug 10, 2019, at 11:24 am
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Senior leader Mukul Wasnik is a frontrunner for the post of Congress president, according to media reports as the Congress Working Committee is meeting on Saturday to pick up the next president of the party.
Aug 10, 2019, at 10:11 am
Kabul, Aug 10 (IBNS): Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday said that he hopes the recent move taken by the Indian government in Kashmir will lead to the betterment and prosperity of people in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir Issue: Russia asks India-Pakistan to resolve differences diplomatically
Aug 10, 2019, at 09:58 am
Moscow, Aug 10 (IBNS): At a time when the relationship between India and Pakistan has deteriorated over the recent move taken by PM Narendra Modi-led government on Kashmir, Russia on Friday said it expects the two neighbouring nations should not aggravate the situation.
Kashmir issue: China asks Pakistan and India to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation
Aug 10, 2019, at 09:27 am
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): In the wake of the recent escalation of tension in the relationship between India and Pakistan following the developments in Kashmir, the Chinese government on Friday asked both the neighboring nations to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation.
Congress Working Committee to meet today to pick next president
Aug 10, 2019, at 08:35 am
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): The Congress Working Committee will meet on Saturday to pick up the next president of the party.
Arun Jaitley in ICU over breathing troubles, PM visits AIIMS
Aug 09, 2019, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been admitted to Delhi's AIIMS hospital on Friday morning after he was suffering from breathing problems and is being currently treated in an intensive care unit of the Cardio-Neuro center, media reports said.
Decision on next Congress president likely tomorrow
Aug 09, 2019, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Congress party is all set to choose its new president on Saturday when the top decision-making body that is the Congress Working Committee meets following a discussion with UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, media reports said.
Arun Jaitley admitted to Delhi AIIMS with breathing troubles
Aug 09, 2019, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been admitted to Delhi's AIIMS hospital on Friday morning as he was suffering from breathing problems, media reports said.
Congress leader Bhubaneswar Kalita joins BJP
Aug 09, 2019, at 07:30 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (UNI) Senior Congress leader from Assam and former Rajya Sabha MP Bhubaneswar Kalita on Friday joined Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union Minister
Art 370 abrogation: Restrictions lifted in Jammu, school, colleges to open tomo
Aug 09, 2019, at 07:14 pm
Jammu, Aug 9 (UNI): Jammu district administration on Friday lifted restrictions imposed under Section 144 of CrPC and ordered opening of all educational institutions from Saturday onwards.
Senior TRS leader Vivekanand joins Bharatiya Janata Party
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (UNI) Former MP and senior Telangana Rashtra Samithi leader G Vivekanand joined Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday in presence of Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy and BJP Telangana chief K Laxman.
Commerce and Industry Minister to lead Ddelegation to Vladivostok
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:27 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal, will leada delegation of Chief Ministers of States and business representatives to Vladivostok in the Russian Far East from 11-13 August 2019, to explore investment opportunities and strike close partnerships with the Far East provinces.
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Vice President of India and the Chairman, Rajya Sabha, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called upon all political parties to incorporate a code of conduct for people’s representatives, including MPs and MLAs, in their election manifestos.
Article 370 Abrogation: Outside labourers returning home, hampers construction works in Jammu
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Jammu, Aug 9 (UNI) In the wake of abrogation of Article 370 in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the non-local labourers have started returning to their homes apprehending ‘law and order problem’, hampering many ongoing construction and repairs works in parts of Jammu district.
West Bengal: Man attacks woman commuter for protesting ride on ladies' compartment
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Kalyani, Aug 9 (UNI) A woman was attacked on Thursday night with a knife by a man, when she protested his presence in the ladies' compantment, exclusively reserved for women commuters, of Down Kalyani local.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls on Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at Raj Bhawan
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata, Aug 9 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today called on Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at Rajbhavan,a communique from Raj Bhawan said.
CPI-M politburo condemns Sitaram Yechury’s detention at Srinagar Airport
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 9 (UNI) The Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday condemned the detention of party General Secretary Sitaram Yechury and also CPI General Secretary D Raja at the Srinagar Airport.
DMK wins Vellore Lok Sabha seat
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:00 pm
Chennai, Aug 9 (UNI) The Opposition DMK candidate D K Kathir Anand was declared elected from Vellore Lok Sabha Constituency, defeating his nearest ruling AIADMK-led Front candidate A C Shanmugam of NJP by a margin of 8,141 votes.
Tree plantation and water conservation should become people’s movements: Vice President Naidu
Aug 09, 2019, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the twin objectives of people should to be to get rid of various social evils like – corruption and caste discrimination and to fulfill their social responsibilities towards building a New India.
After Samjhauta Express, Pakistan now suspends Thar Express
Aug 09, 2019, at 04:42 pm
Islamabad, Aug 9 (IBNS): Days after Indian government took major steps in connection with Kashmir, Pakistan on Friday suspended Thar Express which connects the two neighbouring nations.
Pakistan should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries: MEA
Aug 09, 2019, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): India on Friday sent out a strong message to Pakistan and said it should stop 'interfering' in the internal affairs of other countries.
Unnao rape case: Delhi court directs framing of charges against expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar
Aug 09, 2019, at 03:39 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): A Delhi court has directed framing of charges against expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Sengar who has allegedly raped a minor from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.
PM Modi to visit Bhutan next week
Aug 09, 2019, at 01:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): At the invitation of his Bhutanese counterpart Dr. Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the neighbouring country on August 17-18.