BJP a sinking ship, at least a dozen MPs and MLAs in touch with me: Hemant Soren

Nov 19, 2019, at 01:58 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: With just 11 days remaining for the Jharkhand Assembly polls, Jharkand Mukti Morcha(JMM) leader and former Chief Minister Hemant Soren has claimed several MPs and MLAs from BJP are ready to crossover to his party and termed BJP a "sinking ship" in the backdrop of the evolving situation.

Bihar: Bomb explosion injures 3

Nov 19, 2019, at 01:52 pm

Bhagalpur/UNI: Three people were injured when a crude bomb exploded inside a hut in Jainagar locality under Sultanganj police station area in the district late last night.

Goa Congress asks govt to withdraw Section 144 of CrPC before IFFI begins

Nov 19, 2019, at 01:50 pm

Panaji/UNI: The Goa Congress on Tuesday asked that state government to withdraw Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) imposed in the state before beginning of 50th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) which is expected to bring large number of tourists and delegates.

Cong, DMK members stage walkout from Lok Sabha over withdrawal of Gandhi family's SPG cover

Nov 19, 2019, at 01:48 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress and DMK members on Tuesday staged a walkout from Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour over withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of the Gandhi family.

AIMPLB should not obstruct construction of temple: ABAP president

Nov 19, 2019, at 01:35 pm

Prayagraj/UNI: Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri on Tuesday slammed the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) for its decision challenge the Supreme Court's recent verdict on the Ayodhya title suit.

Two killed as truck falls into gorge in Kishtwar

Nov 19, 2019, at 01:32 pm

Jammu/UNI: Two people were killed when a truck they were travelling in skidded off road and plunged into a gorge in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Congress attacks government over removal of Gandhi family's SPG cover in Lok Sabha

Nov 19, 2019, at 12:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Tuesday hit out at the government over the removal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of the Gandhi family in Lok Sabha.

Army upset with Rajya Sabha Marshals' new uniform; Naidu says move to be reconsidered

Nov 19, 2019, at 12:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The new uniform of the Rajya Sabha Marshals did not go down well at least with the Indian Army with several of them calling the move as "illegal", media reports said.

Shiv Sena-led coalition government in Maharashtra soon: Sanjay Raut

Nov 19, 2019, at 11:18 am

Mumbai/IBNS: After calling on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena MP and spokesperson, Sanjay Raut, said his party-led coalition government will soon be formed in Maharashtra, media reports said.

Narendra Modi wishes Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Nov 19, 2019, at 09:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday remembered former Indian PM Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.

Sabarimala pilgrimage: Two AP women turned away by police

Nov 18, 2019, at 10:48 pm

Sabarimala/UNI: The police on Monday disallowed two Andhra Pradesh women, both under the age of 50, from entering Sabarimala temple in Kerala.

Pak violates truce twice in a day on LoC, India retaliates

Nov 18, 2019, at 10:43 pm

Jammu/UNI: The Pakistan Army on Monday violated the ceasefire agreement twice in a day along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch districts.

JNU row: CPI(M) condemns deployment of forces on protesting students

Nov 18, 2019, at 10:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday condemned the deployment of heavy forces on the protesting students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) against the hostel fee hike.

Moderate tremor of 4.3 intensity in Kutch district of Gujarat, no damage reported

Nov 18, 2019, at 09:10 pm

Gandhinagar/UNI: A moderate jolt of tremor was felt in and around seismically sensitive Kutch district in Gujarat on Monday evening.

Maharashtra: More talks needed, says NCP chief after meeting Sonia Gandhi

Nov 18, 2019, at 08:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After meeting Congress President Sonia Gandhi at her home in Delhi on Monday evening, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar told media that the 45-minute meeting was not enough and there is need to discuss even more on forming government in the state of Maharashtra.

Eight soldiers trapped as avalanche hits army post at Siachen

Nov 18, 2019, at 08:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: At least eight Indian soldiers are trapped in the snow after an avalanche hit the army position in the Siachen glacier, media reports said.

India to get S-400 missile systems in 2025

Nov 18, 2019, at 08:06 pm

Dubai, Nov 18 (UNI) Russia will deliver S-400 missile systems to India in 2025 as it has already received the first advance payment, Rostec State Corporation CEO Sergey Chemezov said on Monday.

Amit Shah to kick off BJP campaigning in Jharkhand, Nadda, Gadkari to follow

Nov 18, 2019, at 07:23 pm

Ranchi/UNI: The BJP is all set to launch its heavyweights for the upcoming Assembly election campaign and national president of the party Amit Shah will be first to hit the ground on Nov 21.

IIT-M suicide : 2 students begin indefinite fast, CCB summons three faculty members

Nov 18, 2019, at 06:26 pm

Chennai/UNI: Two students of IIT-Madras have commenced an indefinite fast under the banner of 'ChintaBar'--a students body--demanding an internal probe against the faculty of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department, blamed for the suicide of first year girl student Fathima Latheef in her hostel room on November nine.

Bill Gates calls on Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Bill Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) called on Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, here on Monday.  

JNU row: 3-member committee to suggest ways to restore normal functioning

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A three-member committee was appointed on Monday to recommend ways to restore normal functioning of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Rajnath Singh urges international community to eliminate scourge of terrorism

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:47 pm

Bangkok/New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called upon the international community to eliminate terrorist safe havens, disrupt their networks & financing and thwart their cross-border movement to ensure sustainable regional security.

Once cabinet colleagues, Raghubar and Saryu Rai to lock horns in Jamshedpur

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:44 pm

Jamshedpur/UNI: All eyes are likely to be on Jamshedpur (East) assembly seat in the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand as five-time MLA from the constituency Chief Minister Raghubar Das is all set to lock horns with former minister and his ex-cabinet colleague Saryu Rai.

Centre bans Meghalaya-based insurgent group HNLC

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:39 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The centre has banned Meghalaya-based insurgent group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for its anti-national activities, increased activities of violence in Meghalaya.

With CAB listed in Parliament agenda, protests resume in Assam

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Guwahati/UNI: As the Winter Session of Parliament got underway at New Delhi today, during which the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) is listed for approval, protests against the Bill resumed in Assam.

INX Media: Former FM P Chidambaram knocks apex court door

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:33 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Former Union Finance Minister and Indian National Congress veteran leader P Chidambaram on Monday approached the Supreme Court seeking urgent hearing and bail in a money laundering case pertaining to INX media.

Uttar Pradesh: Bank cashier goes missing with Rs 14 lakh in cash

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:23 pm

Etawah, Nov 18 (UNI) A cashier at the Bank of Baroda situated at Harshnagar in the Kotwali area of this district took away about 14 lakh rupees from the bank and has gone missing since, police said on Monday.

Yashwant Sinha criticises SC decision on Ayodhya but asks Muslims to move on

Nov 18, 2019, at 05:07 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has said the Supreme Court judgment on Ram Janma Bhoomi-Babri Masjid title case is faulty but the Muslims should accept it and move on, media reports said.

Uddhav Thackeray cancels his proposed visit to Ayodhya

Nov 18, 2019, at 04:48 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday cancelled his scheduled Ayodhya visit citing security concerns, party sources said.

Vinay Katiyar warns Asaduddin Owaisi against raising Ayodhya issue for political gains

Nov 18, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Ayodhya/UNI: Firebrand BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Vinay Katiyar on Monday lambasted AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi for attempting to create communal disturbances in the name of Ayodhya verdict for his own vested political interest.