Unlike China, India and USA are committed to rule of law: US Senator
Nov 20, 2020, at 01:53 am
Washington: US Senator John Cornyn on Wednesday took a dig at China and said the relationship between the US and India will grow as both the nations are committed to the rule of law which gives confidence to business and investors.
India dismisses Chinese professor’s claim of Beijing using ‘microwave weapons’ against Indian forces
Nov 20, 2020, at 01:44 am
New Delhi: India has rejected China's claims that Beijing is using microwave weapons to defeat Indian forces in an alleged border clash in the disputed Ladakh region.
SP fulfilling its promise to students even when its not in power: Akhilesh Yadav
Nov 20, 2020, at 01:27 am
Lucknow/UNI: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday averred that his party is continuously honouring the meritorious students even when his government is not therein power, while the BJP has forgotten its election promises.
Nov 20, 2020, at 12:19 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Maintaining suspense over his political position, West Bengal Minister and heavyweight Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Suvendu Adhikari, on Thursday said he was still a member of West Bengal's ruling party.
Hours after assuming office Bihar Minister Mewalal Choudhary resigns over corruption charges
Nov 19, 2020, at 11:42 pm
Patna/IBNS: Bihar Education Minister Mewalal Choudhary, who took oath three days ago as part of Nitish Kumar's 14-member cabinet, resigned today, barely a few hours after assuming office following a corruption case flagged by opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal, said media reports.
On World Toilet Day, India strengthens its resolve of toilet for all: PM Modi
Nov 19, 2020, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that on World Toilet Day, the nation strengthens its resolve for a Toilet for all.
India for mobility agreement, balanced trade with Europe: S Jaishankar
Nov 19, 2020, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India is in favour of working out mobility agreements with the European nations for easier movement of skilled professionals, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday.
Encounter ensues between security forces and militants in Kashmir's Pulwama
Nov 19, 2020, at 10:05 pm
Srinagar/UNI: An encounter ensued between militants and security forces during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on Thursday afternoon in the south Kashmir district of Pulwama, where 12 people were injured in a grenade attack on Wednesday evening.
West Bengal: At least five killed in Malda plastic factory explosion
Nov 19, 2020, at 08:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: At least five labourers were killed and several others were seriously injured in a high intensity explosion at a plastic factory at Sujapur area under Kaliachak Police Station limits in Malda district of West Bengal on Thursday morning, officials said.
Nov 19, 2020, at 07:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Thursday slammed the government functioning in the national capital over its delay in reducing the number of attendees in a marriage ceremony in the wake of the spike in Covid-19 cases, media reports said.
Kashmir: Four terrorists killed, 2 SOG men injured in Jammu encounter
Nov 19, 2020, at 05:47 pm
Jammu/UNI: Security forces have gunned down four terrorists in a fierce gun battle on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Nagrota area, here on the city outskirts.
Centre needs state's permission to extend CBI's jurisdiction: Supreme Court
Nov 19, 2020, at 05:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against the extension of the jurisdiction of India's premier investigating agency by the central government in any state, media reports said.
US watchdog approves Boeing 737 MAX for flying with changes and upgrades
Nov 19, 2020, at 07:12 am
Washington/ New Delhi/IBNS: Boeing 737 MAX jet can fly again after US Federal Aviation Administration's approval after nearly two years of pause following two fatal disasters, said media reports.
Bengaluru riots: NIA conducts searches at 43 locations including SDPI offices
Nov 19, 2020, at 05:08 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out search operations at 43 locations in Bengaluru city, including four offices of Popular Front of India (PFI)'s political outfit- Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), in connection with its ongoing probe into the Bengaluru riots that took place on Aug 11 at multiple locations under DJ Halli and KG Halli police stations limits in the Karnataka capital, officials said.
Twitter submitted apology for showing Leh as part of China: BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi
Nov 19, 2020, at 04:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Microblogging site Twitter has submitted a written apology to a parliamentary panel for hurting the sentiments of people of India by geotagging Leh as a part of China, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Meenakshi Lekhi said on Wednesday.
BJP worker beaten to death in Bengal's Cooch Behar
Nov 19, 2020, at 03:38 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A BJP worker was beaten to death in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal allegedly by Trinamool Congress activists this morning, said a media report.
Amit Shah, JP Nadda to visit Bengal every month to oversee party organisation: Dilip Ghosh
Nov 19, 2020, at 02:49 am
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh, who went to New Delhi on Wednesday to attend Standing Committee (Home Affairs) meeting, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party national president J P Nadda will visit the state every month to oversee the party organisation ahead of the coming Assembly elections.
Nitish critic Prashant Kishor draws flak from disgruntled TMC leaders
Nov 19, 2020, at 01:43 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Poll strategist and former JD(U) leader Prashant, who seems to have sharpened his attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar even after his win in the recent Bihar elections, is being doubted by several TMC leaders whether he would be able to ensure a win for the party in assembly polls which are barely six months away.
LG approves restricting wedding functions to 50 persons in Delhi
Nov 19, 2020, at 01:27 am
New Delhi/UNI: Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday approved Delhi government's proposal to allow only 50 people at wedding ceremonies in the National Capital in view of the rising Covid-19 cases, sources said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Four civilians injured in grenade attack in Pulwama
Nov 19, 2020, at 12:25 am
Srinagar/UNI: Over four civilians were injured in a grenade attack by militants in south Kashmir district of Pulwama on Wednesday.
Nov 18, 2020, at 11:55 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a request to declare Netaji's birthday as a National Holiday.
Nov 18, 2020, at 11:00 pm
Srinagar: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Horticulture, Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today visited Budgam and had a detailed review of functioning of departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Sheep and Animal Husbandry besides taking stock of winter preparedness of the district administration.
Jammu and Kashmir: 25000 Kanals of State land transferred to I&C Department
Nov 18, 2020, at 10:57 pm
Srinagar: To give a boost to economic activities like manufacturing & service, the Government of J&K in line with the industrial policy of 2016, has transferred 25000 Kanals of State land to Industries & Commerce Department.
HM Amit Shah shows Indian democracy in poor light by calling alliance as Gupkar Gang: Soz
Nov 18, 2020, at 10:50 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Former union minister and senior Congress leader Prof Saifuddin Soz on Wednesday said calling alliance of mainstream political parties by Union Home Minister Amit Shah as Gupkar Gang was very unfortunate.
Police use tear gas on protesters in Paris rally against global security bill: Reports
Nov 18, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: French security forces in Paris have used tear gas to disperse protesters, who gathered to demonstrate against the global security bill currently under consideration in the country's National Assembly, the media reported.
Jharkhand: Body of newly married woman found hanging in Bokaro
Nov 18, 2020, at 10:26 pm
Bokaro/UNI: Body of a newly married woman was found hanging in Bahagadh under Marafari Police Station area of this district.
Bhima Koregaon case: Bombay HC allows jailed activist Varavara Rao to be shifted to hospital
Nov 18, 2020, at 07:34 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday allowed poet-activist Varavara Rao, who has been jailed in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence, to be shifted to Nanavati Hospital here for 15 days, media reports said.
'Join other party or form your own': Congress to rebel leaders
Nov 18, 2020, at 06:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the widening of the crack in the Congress after its dismal performance in Bihar polls, the top brass has reacted sharply to the rebels who have raised doubt over the way the opposition force is working in the current saffronised political spectrum.
Kashmir: Army officer injured in grenade explosion in Poonch
Nov 18, 2020, at 05:03 pm
Jammu/UNI: An army captain reportedly suffered injuries when a grenade exploded in his hand while he was handling it in Balakote sector near the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Akhilesh Yadav criticises UP govt over suicide of rape victim
Nov 18, 2020, at 04:58 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched an attack on the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government over the rise of crimes against women in the state.