Lt Governor Anil Baijal overrules Kejriwal govt's orders on COVID-19
Jun 08, 2020, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday overruled Arvind Kejriwal government's decision to test people with symptoms of coronavirus and reserve hospitals for residents of national capital only.
West Bengal: COVID death toll crosses 400-mark, 426 fresh cases reported in last 24 hours
Jun 08, 2020, at 10:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With 426 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in West Bengal has mounted to 8613, including 4743 active cases, 405 deaths and 3465 discharges, reports said on Monday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Sarpanch killed by unidentified gunmen in Anantnag
Jun 08, 2020, at 07:40 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A 35-year-old Sarpanch was killed by unidentified gunmen in south Kashmir district of Anantnag on Monday, official sources said here.
Mamata Banerjee extends COVID-19 lockdown in West Bengal till June 30
Jun 08, 2020, at 07:25 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced the decision of extending lockdown in the state due to the COVID-19 outbreak till June 30.
Army defuses Pakistan shell in border town of Uri
Jun 08, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Army on Monday defused a powerful unexploded shell fired by Pakistani troops from across the border during ceasefire violation in border town of Uri in north Kashmir district of Baramulla, official sources said.
Coronavirus: Karnataka registers 308 fresh cases
Jun 08, 2020, at 07:17 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: With the detection of 308 fresh COVID-19 cases, the total number of people tested positive for the pandemic surged to 5760 in Karnataka on Monday.
Assam: 95 new cases take state's COVID-19 count to 2776
Jun 08, 2020, at 07:13 pm
Guwahati/UNI: The number of COVID 19 positive cases in Assam has increased to 2776 with detection of 95 new cases today, while 29 patients were also discharged during the day.
Four Hizbul militants killed in Shopian encounter
Jun 08, 2020, at 07:06 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Four Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in a fierce encounter which ensued after security forces launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian on Monday.
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on child trafficking matter
Jun 08, 2020, at 05:46 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and others and sought a detailed response from them on a plea alleging sharp rise in child trafficking cases during Covid-19 lockdown.
Twenty-two terrorists killed in last 2 weeks, says J&K DGP
Jun 08, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Jammu/UNI: Director General of Police J&K on Monday said in the past two weeks, 22 terrorists have been killed in separate operations.
Jun 08, 2020, at 05:11 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The IndianInstitute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) students have developed a mobile application, called ‘Flyzy’, to provide a seamless air travelling experience to passengers during the pandemic.
Puducherry: Three suspended for dishonouring body of man who died due to COVID-19
Jun 08, 2020, at 05:02 pm
Puducherry/UNI: Three persons were suspended for allegdly dishonouring the body of a man from Chennai who died here of COVID-19 while burying it, Chief Minister V Narayanasmay said here on Monday.
Gangasagar: Kapil Muni temple's doors open after 72 days
Jun 08, 2020, at 04:46 pm
Gangasagar/UNI: The door of Kapil Muni temple in West Bengal's Gangasagar opened after 72 days.
Bihar: Hardcore Maoist arrested
Jun 08, 2020, at 04:43 pm
Lakhisarai/UNI: A hardcore naxalite was arrested from Piri Bazar police station area in Lakhisarai district late last night.
Jun 08, 2020, at 04:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will attend a crucial meeting on Tuesday to determine whether COVID-19 has reached the community transmission stage in the national capital.
Giridih: Maoists set 3 JCB machines on fire
Jun 08, 2020, at 04:26 pm
Giridih/UNI: Ultras belonging to the proscribed CPI Maoists set on fire three JCB machines involved in a road construction project under Bhelwaghati Police Station area of this district.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unwell, to undergo Covid-19 test tomorrow
Jun 08, 2020, at 02:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will on Tuesday undergo a Covid-19 test as he is suffering from cough and fever since Sunday afternoon.
Use MGNREGA to help people during Covid crisis: Sonia Gandhi to Modi govt
Jun 08, 2020, at 02:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Terming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, as a shining example of a radical and rational systemic change, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Monday urged the central government to use it to help the people of India at this crisis caused due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
Sonu Sood meets Uddhav Thackeray following Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's mocking
Jun 08, 2020, at 12:14 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Sonu Sood met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday night within hours of being mocked by the ruling Shiv Sena's MP and spokesperson Sanjay Raut over his relief works.
Shopian encounter: Four terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir
Jun 08, 2020, at 08:34 am
Shopian/IBNS: Four terrorists were killed during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, officials said.
COVID-19 in India: Places of worship open today
Jun 08, 2020, at 08:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid rising COVID-19 cases across the country, temples and other religious places were opened for worshipping from Monday.
Uttar Pradesh: Arms supplier of Khalistani militants arrestedÂ
Jun 07, 2020, at 10:14 pm
Lucknow/UNI: The sleuths of the Anti-Terrorists Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday arrested an alleged arms supplier to Khalistani militants, official sources said.
Churches can decide on opening after lockdown: Varappuzha Latin Archdiocese
Jun 07, 2020, at 09:42 pm
Kochi/UNI: The Churches can decide on whether to open the churches after the lockdown or not, Varappuzha Latin Archdiocese said on Sunday.
Sabarimala Temple to open on Sunday
Jun 07, 2020, at 09:22 pm
Kottayam/UNI: The Sabarimala Ayyappa temple will open on June 14 for five-day Mithunam poojas.
Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander among 5 militants killed in Shopian encounter
Jun 07, 2020, at 08:53 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A top Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander was among five militants killed in an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on Sunday in south Kashmir district of Shopian.
Five terrorists killed in Jammu & Kashmir, ceasefire violated by Pakistan on Loc
Jun 07, 2020, at 07:47 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Five unidentified terrorists were gunned down by security forces in an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu Kashmir on Sunday, media reports said.
Pak troops again violate ceasefire near LoC in Baramulla, Kupwara
Jun 07, 2020, at 06:41 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Pakistani troops again violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked heavy shelling and firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in frontier Kashmir districts of Baramulla and Kupwara on Sunday.
Shiv Sena mocks Sonu Sood for helping migrants, dubs him a 'puppet' of BJP
Jun 07, 2020, at 05:42 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has mocked actor Sonu Sood in his satirical article in party mouthpiece Saamana, saying a new "Mahatma" has emerged in the lockdown period who would soon meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and possibly also "go for promotion of the party".
Woman arrested in March for alleged ISIS links tests COVID-19 positive
Jun 07, 2020, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A suspected ISIS operative, who is currently in the custody of National Investigation Agency (NIA), has tested positive for COVID-19, media reports said.
Eight month pregnant woman dies in ambulance after hosps deny admission in UP's Noida
Jun 07, 2020, at 04:06 pm
Noida/IBNS/UNI: An eight month pregnant woman died in Uttar Pradesh's Noida after her family failed to admit her in a hospital despite trying for 13 hours in half-a-dozen facilities, said media reports.