Punjab CM Amarinder Singh calls for saving future generations from environment pollution
Nov 06, 2019, at 06:15 pm
Chandigarh, Nov 6 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday set the tone for the historic Special Session of the Assembly, to mark the 550th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, with a call for the protection of the nature to save the future generations from the devastating effects of environmental pollution.
Puducherry: Man arrested under POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a girl student
Nov 06, 2019, at 06:13 pm
Puducherry, Nov 6 (UNI) A 32-year-old man was arrested under the Protection of Chidren from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a 9th standard girl student of a private school here.
Punjab police supports Delhi police, demand strict action against assaulters
Nov 06, 2019, at 06:02 pm
Phagwara, Nov 6 (UNI) The Punjab Police has come out in solidarity and support of their colleagues in the Delhi Police in the wake of the assault on the latter by lawyers in the national capital.
Kartarpur project was pushed by Pakistan Army not Imran Khan: govt source
Nov 06, 2019, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The 'Kartarpur corridor', a one-way project between India and Pakistan to facilitate travel of pilgrims of all faiths, got the initial push by Pakistan Army and not the incumbent Prime Minister Imran Khan, a government source said here on Wednesday.
No clarity on Navjot Singh Sidhu's travel to Kartarpur, Centre submits Manmohan Singh's name in list
Nov 06, 2019, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Government of India has submitted a list of 550 plus pilgrims, including the likes of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, to Pakistan government for Nov 9 maiden travel of first batch of pilgrims to Kartarpur.
We will accept SC's verdict on Ayodhya issue: Maulana Arshad Madani
Nov 06, 2019, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 6 (UNI) Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind president Maulana Syed Arshad Madani on Wednesday said they would accept the judgement of the Supreme Court on Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid issue and also appealed Muslims to respect the order.
Statehood status to J&K should be restored : Ambika Soni
Nov 06, 2019, at 05:12 pm
Jammu, Nov 6 (UNI) All India Congress National General Secretary, Ambika Soni on Wednesday advocated for restoration of "statehood" status to Jammu and Kashmir after it was declared Union Territory on August 5.
Nov 06, 2019, at 04:54 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Just days before the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor, the Pakistani government triggered a controversy by posting a promotional video song on the social media where pictures of Khalistani separatist leaders could be seen.
New Delhi: PMC Bank customers protest against RBIÂ
Nov 06, 2019, at 04:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 6 (UNI) The Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank customers on Wednesday took out a protest march against the Reserve bank of India in the National capital.
BSP chief Mayawati holds introspection meet with leaders after election defeat
Nov 06, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Lucknow, Nov 6 (UNI) After facing a humiliating defeat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly bypolls, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Wednesday held a crucial meeting with the party leaders and took some major decisions to strengthen the party's organisation.
Jammu and Kashmir: Business activities, internet, train service remain suspended
Nov 06, 2019, at 03:57 pm
Srinagar, Nov 6 (UNI) Business activities, internet and pre-paid mobile and train service remained suspended for the 94th day on Wednesday in Kashmir valley, where people are protesting against the scrapping of Articles 370 and 35 A, besides dividing it into two Union Territories on August 5.
Uttar Pradesh: Factory of fake 'ghee' busted in Etah
Nov 06, 2019, at 03:43 pm
Etah/UNI: A factory making fake 'ghee' was busted at the Peepal Adda in the Kotwali area of this district in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
Maharashtra remains in limbo as Sharad Pawar says 'no' to alliance with Shiv Sena
Nov 06, 2019, at 02:59 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The political deadlock in Maharashtra continued even after 13 days since the assembly poll results were declared as Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar refused to ally with Shiv Sena to form the next state government.
NCP will sit in Opposition: Sharad Pawar
Nov 06, 2019, at 12:54 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has said he won't join the Shiv Sena to form the next Maharashtra government.
Police officers need to be protected by seniors: Kiran Bedi
Nov 06, 2019, at 11:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A day after a huge number of cops organised a protest against the assault on police officers, Lieutenant Governor and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said men and women in uniforms are needed to be protected by their seniors, media reports said.
Pakistan, China may have released poisonous gas to cause air pollution in India: BJP leader
Nov 06, 2019, at 10:43 am
Meerut/IBNS: In a bizarre statement, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vineet Agarwal Sharda has said Pakistan and China may have released some poisonous gas to cause air pollution in India, media reports said.
ISIS-Khorasan attempted suicide attack in India last year but failed: US official
Nov 06, 2019, at 09:39 am
Washington/IBNS: A top US official has revealed that the Islamic State terror group attempted a suicide attack in India last year but failed.
Pakistan, China may have released poisonous gas to pollute Delhi air, claims BJP leader
Nov 06, 2019, at 09:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vineet Agarwal Sharda has claimed that Pakistan and China should be blamed for the air pollution trouble in New Delhi and adjoining areas.
TMC would be back in power in 2021, BJP has no chance: Mamata Banerjee
Nov 06, 2019, at 12:54 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister on Tuesday said her party will be voted to power once again in the 2021 Assembly elections and the BJP should stop dreaming of being at the helm in the state.
Cops-lawyers conflict: Police personnel in Delhi end 11-hour protest
Nov 05, 2019, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Protesters dispersed on Tuesday after a day-long sit-in following an assurance given by top police officials and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, ending an 11-hour long stir in the wake of clashes with lawyers at the Tis Hazari courts on Saturday over a parking issue that escalated into a major showdown.
Rajnath in Moscow to boost Defence cooperation with Russia
Nov 05, 2019, at 10:43 pm
Moscow/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday arrived on a three-day visit to Moscow during which he is expected to hold bilateral meetings to boost defence cooperation.
Social harmony be strengthened, says Naqvi ahead of Ayodhya verdict
Nov 05, 2019, at 09:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday called a meeting of prominent members from the Muslim community and said that under no circumstances should be the fabric of social harmony, brotherhood and unity be broken in the country.
Prakash Javadekar in Dhaka to attend SACEP meeting
Nov 05, 2019, at 09:27 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday arrived on a two-day Dhaka visit to attend 15th meeting of the Governing Council of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) tomorrow.
China says will resolve RCEP issues raised by India
Nov 05, 2019, at 09:10 pm
Beijing/UNI: China on Tuesday said it would work with all participating countries in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to resolve the outstanding issues raised by India and welcome New Delhi to join the free trade pact at an early date.
First Khadi mall of the country opens in Bihar
Nov 05, 2019, at 08:54 pm
Patna/UNI: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today inaugurated the first Khadi mall of the country in the state capital today.
CPI slams Kerala Chief Secy for supporting Maoist killing
Nov 05, 2019, at 08:42 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: CPI, the second ally of the ruling Left Front in Kerala, on Tuesday criticised State Chief Secretary Tom Jose for writing an article in a national daily justifying the killing of Maoists in an encounter recently.
Water diverted to Godavari from the near-full Jayakwadi dam in Nashik :Sources
Nov 05, 2019, at 08:32 pm
Aurangabad (Maharashtra)/UNI As rain water continues to flow since the last couple of days in the catchment areas of upstream dams in Nashik district towards the Jayakwadi dam in district, the authorities of irrigation department have played it safe by opening the sixteen gates of the dam to release the flooded water of 26941 cusecs per second water into downstream of river Godavari.
Article 371 will remain in force: Union MoS Sarangi
Nov 05, 2019, at 08:00 pm
Itanagar/UNI:Union Minister of State for MSME and Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Pratap Chandra Sarangi on Tuesday said Article 371 will continue to remain in force.
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Cyclone Maha re-curves towards Gujarat but likely to weaken; might hit Diu on Nov 7
Nov 05, 2019, at 07:48 pm
Gandhinagar/UNI Very severe cyclonic storm Maha over the west-central and adjoining east-central Arabian sea has re-curved towards Gujarat but is likely to weaken rapidly and cross Gujarat coast around Diu as a cyclonic storm in morning hours of November 7.
Shiv Sena declares 'its govt' at the helm in Mah, no truce with BJP on this issue
Nov 05, 2019, at 07:41 pm
Mumbai,/UNI:Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday declared that Maharashtra will gets its next chief minister from the Shiv Sena which is fighting for upholding ‘truth, justice and rights’ in the current political imbroglio that has encompased the state.