Dec 02, 2019, at 05:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Hitting out at the Narendra Modi government over hike in tariffs for prepaid call and data services, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the BJP government has weakened BSNL and MTNL paving the way for private companies to make mobile services expensive.
Security breach at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's residenceÂ
Dec 02, 2019, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A security breach allegedly took place at the residence of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi last month, media reports said.
Kerala CM condoles death of people in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rainfall
Dec 02, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of several people in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu, which was witnessing heavy rainfall triggered by the north-east monsoon.
Rape Incidents: Demonstration at Jantar Mantar
Dec 02, 2019, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) People from different sections of society gathered at Jantar Mantar here on Monday to protest against the rape-cum murder and gang-rape of a female veterinarian in Hyderabad and the incidents of rape in Ranchi and Vadodara.
Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind files review petition
Dec 02, 2019, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, through Maulana Syed Ashhad Rashidi, the legal heir of the original plaintiff in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land (Title) dispute, on Monday filed a review petition against the Supreme Court's judgement on the Ayodhya case.
Despite new Motor Vehicles law, there is no reduction in accidents: Gadkari
Dec 02, 2019, at 04:21 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The government on Monday admitted in the Rajya Sabha that despite implementation of the new Motor Vehicles Act, there has been no reduction in the number of deaths in road accidents.
PM meets Sweden King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia
Dec 02, 2019, at 03:50 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with the visiting King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.
Ayodhya case: Review petition filed against SC verdict
Dec 02, 2019, at 03:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Monday filed a review petition against the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya case.
Hyderabad rape-murder: Govt ready to amend laws, Rajnath assures LS
Dec 02, 2019, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Condemning the rape and murder of a 26-year-old veterinarian in Telangana, Government on Monday assured the Lok Sabha members that it was ready to debate and make necessary amendments in the law with the consensus of the House.
Hyderabad rape accused must be hanged, demand several Rajya Sabha members
Dec 02, 2019, at 03:25 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Several members in the Upper House on Monday demanded quick investigation into the veterinary doctor's rape-cum-murder case.
Congress open for alliance with JD-S again: AICC GS
Dec 02, 2019, at 03:07 pm
Belagavi/UNI: AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said here on Monday that the Congress was again open to an alliance with JD(S) after the Assembly byelections.
After raising question to Amit Shah, Rahul Bajaj faces heat from Union Ministers
Dec 02, 2019, at 02:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Industrialist Rahul Bajaj was countered by two of the ministers in the Narendra Modi government after he had said the current regime is not perceived open to criticism.
Ananth Hegde claims Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra CM to 'protect 40,000 cr'; BJP leader rebuts
Dec 02, 2019, at 01:23 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Embarrassing his own party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ananth Kumar Hegde said Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Maharashtra Chief Minister for 80 hours to protect Rs. 40,000 crore in central funds and return it safely, prompting Fadnavis to reject the claim of his party colleague.
Missing six-year old Rajasthan girl allegedly raped, strangled with school belt: Cops
Dec 02, 2019, at 12:42 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: A six-year old girl from Rajasthan's Tonk district, who went missing since Saturday, was allegedly raped and strangled with her school belt, police said as NDTV reported.
People committing heinous crimes like rape should be lynched: Jaya Bachchan
Dec 02, 2019, at 12:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan, while reacting to the series of rape incidents that occurred in last few days shaking the country, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday said people committing heinous crimes like rape "should be brought out in public and lynched".
Wall collapses in Coimbatore due to rain, 15 feared dead
Dec 02, 2019, at 10:50 am
Coimbatore/IBNS: Fifteen people are feared dead as a wall collapsed in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu due to rain on Monday, media reports said.
Narendra Modi government makes Hajj process digitalÂ
Dec 01, 2019, at 10:18 pm
Jeddah/UNI: India has become the first country to make the entire Haj 2020 process 100 per cent digital, as the country signed a bilateral agreement in this regard with Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
BSP chief Mayawati holds meeting to strengthen base in country
Dec 01, 2019, at 10:13 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday held a meeting of office bearers to deliberate upon the ways and means of expanding the party's base in the country.
Dec 01, 2019, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A Congress leader was allegedly heard in a public rally mistakenly chanting the name of the actress 'Priyanka Chopra' instead of 'Priyanka Gandhi Vadra'.
Manish Sisodia blames Centre for onion shortage
Dec 01, 2019, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday blamed the Union government for soaring onion prices across the country and said the Centre is deliberately trying to create shortage of this vegetable in the capital.
Honouring women should start from one's home: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Dec 01, 2019, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Stressing that honouring women should start from one's home, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said government has made the laws but it has to be implemented properly.
Veterinary doctor rape-murder case:Â Telangana govt to set up fast track court
Dec 01, 2019, at 08:04 pm
Hyderabad/UNI/IBNS: Amid widespread protest, the Telangana government has decided to set up fast track court in the case related to the alleged rape and murder of a veterinary doctor in the state.
Maharashtra government formation: Ministry allocation next week; NCP to get Home, Finance
Dec 01, 2019, at 07:44 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Allocation of portfolios of Ministers in the Cabinet of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray are expected next week. Sources said the Nationalist Congress Party may get key ministries of Home and Finance.
Siddaramaiah day-dreaming of becoming CM: BS Yediyurappa
Dec 01, 2019, at 07:41 pm
Belagavi/UNI: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said here on Sunday that Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is seeing a day-dream of becoming the Chief Minister and coming to power again, after the December 5 by-elections in the state.
Devendra Fadnavis elected Leader of Oppn in Maharashtra Assembly
Dec 01, 2019, at 07:37 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was on Sunday elected unopposed as the Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces bust terrorist hideaway, recover arms, ammo
Dec 01, 2019, at 06:49 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have busted a terrorist hideaway in Baramulla district of Jammu-Kashmir on Sunday.
Dec 01, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has said former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' "childish remarks" and "haste to grab power" led to BJP's downfall and the BJP leader had to sit in the opposition.
Centre to announce Rs 100 lakh crore infra projects over the next five years to boost economy
Dec 01, 2019, at 04:41 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Government will announce a series of infrastructure projects this month as part of its plan to invest Rs 100 lakh crore over the next five years in the sector, the finance minister said on Saturday, in a bid to push the sagging economy of the country, media reports said.
Maharashtra: NCP to get the key portfolios and maximum positions in Uddhav Thackeray's cabinet
Dec 01, 2019, at 03:29 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The king-maker of Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar's NCP is going to bag the top ministeries, 16 out of 43 positions available, in Uddhav Thackeray's cabinet, media reports said.
Sikkim: Governor appoints PS Tamang as CM with fresh Oath of Office
Dec 01, 2019, at 02:46 pm
Gangtok/UNI: Governor Ganga Prasad, administered oath of office and secrecy to the leader of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, PS Tamang, as the Chief Minister of Sikkim at Sikkim House, Delhi, on Saturday.