Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds “comprehensive discussion” with French President Macron

Oct 08, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Paris:Union defence minister Rajnath Singh met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris and had "comprehensive discussion" before reaching  Merignac airbase in French port town Bordeaux for the official handover of Rafale fighter jets.

FIRs against intellectuals contradict PM Modi's aspirations: Kamal Haasan

Oct 08, 2019, at 04:24 pm

Chennai: Standing beside the intellectuals who were named in First Information Reports (FIRs) after they voiced their concerns over mob lynching, actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said the FIRs contradict the aspirations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

IED exploded in Manipur’s Moreh town

Oct 08, 2019, at 01:46 pm

Guwahati: An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was exploded at Moreh area in Manipur along Indo-Myanmar border on Monday night.

Lynching is an alien to Bharat: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Oct 08, 2019, at 12:59 pm

Nagpur: Just days after First Information Reports (FIRs) were filed in Bihar against several intellectuals who had voiced concern over mob lynching, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday termed the act of violence as "alien to Bharat" and should not be used to defame the country, media reports said.

IAF celebrates 87th anniversary; President, PM greet 'brave men and women in blue'

Oct 08, 2019, at 12:26 pm

New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI): As India celebrates the 87th Air Force day, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday congratulated 'brave men and women in blue' and expressed gratitude towards the IAF's courage and commitment.

ACM Bhadauria awards Unit Citation to Squadron involved in Balakot airstrike

Oct 08, 2019, at 12:24 pm

Hindon, Oct 8 (UNI): Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday awarded Unit Citation to Srinagar-based 51 squadron, 601 Signal Unit and Gwalior-based 9 Squadron here for their exemplary work during Balakot airstrike in Pakistan.

Kashmir: Militant killed in Pulwama encounter

Oct 08, 2019, at 12:21 pm

Srinagar, Oct 8 (UNI): A militant was killed in an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama on Tuesday.

Have you changed your opinion? Shashi Tharoor slams Modi over FIRs against intellectuals

Oct 08, 2019, at 11:33 am

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Citing Narendra Modi's reference to freedom of speech and expression during a 2016 address in the US Congress, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor slammed the Prime Minister over the First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against the intellectuals who had voiced concerns over mob lynching.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale fighter jets today

Oct 08, 2019, at 08:03 am

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets for the Air Force on Tuesday on the occasion of Air Force Day and Dussehra at the Merignac airbase in France.

Vice-President greets people on the eve of Dussehra

Oct 08, 2019, at 12:45 am

New Delhi: Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.  

Vice-President to embark on a two-nation tour to Africa

Oct 08, 2019, at 12:16 am

New Delhi: Continuing India’s engagement with Africa, the Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu will embark on a tour to Comoros and Sierra Leone on October 10.

President greets people on the eve of Dussehra

Oct 07, 2019, at 11:47 pm

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted people on the eve of Dussehra.

Jammu and Kashmir govt lifts ban on tourist entry

Oct 07, 2019, at 11:07 pm

Srinagar: Two month after the abrogation of Article 370 and imposition of restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, the State government on Monday decided to lift its Aug 2 advisory that asked the tourists to leave the valley immediately on grounds of security threat.

Defence Minister to perform Shastra Puja in France after receiving the first Rafale fighter jet

Oct 07, 2019, at 10:22 pm

Paris: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets for the Air Force on Tuesday on the occasion of Air Force Day and Dussehra at the Merignac air base near Bordeaux in France.

Religion is an affair of individuals, but festivals are for all: Hasina

Oct 07, 2019, at 09:15 pm

Dhaka, Oct 7 (UNI) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday that her government has been able to create a conducive atmosphere for all to celebrate religious festivals with due dignity and freedom which is the best achievement of Bangladesh as all people irrespective of their religions are celebrating the festivals together.

Jammu: Temples witness rush of devotees on Maha Navami 

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:29 pm

Jammu, Oct 7 (UNI) The ‘City of Temples’ Jammu witnessed rush of devotees on the occasion of Maha Navami which was celebrated with religious fervour here on Monday.

Arvind Kejriwal govt orders more supply of subsidised onions in Delhi

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:26 pm

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) The Delhi cabinet on Monday directed the Food and Civil Supplies Department and the Delhi States Civil Supplies Corporation to augment the supply of subsidised onions throughout the city, in anticipation of the increased demand post-Navratras.

Diploma engineer seeks mercy killing for not getting government job despite office, court rounds

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:20 pm

Kangra, Oct 7 (UNI) A 59-year-old 1988 year batch diploma holder A B Rajbansh, who had been struggling for getting a job in the government sector for the last nearly three decades, has approached President of India for either getting his job issue settled or grant him permission for mercy killing.

Uttar Pradesh: Three wanted criminals arrested in Bareilly

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:15 pm

Bareilly, Oct 7 (UNI) Three wanted criminals carrying reward of Rs 25,000 each on their heads were arrested from Meerganj and Premnagar areas here on Monday.

CM Yogi Adityanath asks for detailed report of Unnao fire case

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:14 pm

Gorakhpur, Oct 7 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of Unnao fire incident in which a girl was charred during ‘Kanya Bhoj’ and asked officers concerned to submit a detailed report within 24 hours.

Assam: NEEPCO power project’s tunnel pipe bursts, three people missing

Oct 07, 2019, at 08:04 pm

Guwahati: The Kapili power house of the NEEPCO power project on the Kopili river at Umrangso in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was submerged by water after a tunnel pipeline burst on Monday morning.

Justice Ajay Lamba sworn in as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court

Oct 07, 2019, at 07:32 pm

Guwahati, Oct 7: Justice Ajay Lamba on Monday was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.

Four people of a family die in a road accident in Assam’s Dudhnoi

Oct 07, 2019, at 06:56 pm

Guwahati, Oct 7 : Four people of a family, including a 8-year-old girl child, were killed and two others were injured while a Maruti Alto car fell into a deep gorge in Assam’s Goalpara district on Sunday night.

Anumula Gitesh Sarma appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Australia

Oct 07, 2019, at 06:35 pm

New Delhi:  Anumula Gitesh Sarma has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Australia, officials said.

Mehbooba Mufti targets Narendra Modi-led government by tweeting on Aarey case

Oct 07, 2019, at 06:25 pm

New Delhi: Hours after the Supreme Court heard the Aarey case and asked the Maharashtra government not to carry on with axing, ex-Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti used the development to highlight the situation in her state.

Ahead of Modi-Xi summit, nine Tibetans detained

Oct 07, 2019, at 06:01 pm

Chennai, Oct 7 (UNI) Nine Tibetans, who were planning to stage protests ahead of the Indo-China summit meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, were detained by the police on Sunday evening.

Hong Kong government not ruling out internet ban amid violent protests: Adviser

Oct 07, 2019, at 05:49 pm

Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) The Hong Kong government is not ruling out the possibility of having to introduce an Internet ban in a bid to curb violent protests, Ip Kwok-him, a member of the Executive Council of the local government, said on Monday.

Muslim clerics once again target Nusrat Jahan for participating in Durga Puja

Oct 07, 2019, at 05:39 pm

Kolkata: Bengali movie actress and TMC MP from West Bengal Nusrat Jahan has once again been targeted by Muslim clerics after she participated in a Durga Puja festival at a pandal in south Kolkata on Sunday.

Kolkata Puja club lands in trouble after playing Azaan in puja pandal

Oct 07, 2019, at 04:51 pm

Kolkata, Oct 7(UNI) The organisers of a Durga Puja in the city sparked controversy, after a video showing Azaan being played in the puja pandal went viral.

Muslim girl worshipped by Bengali family on Mahashtami

Oct 07, 2019, at 03:49 pm

Kolkata, Oct 7(UNI) In a show of communal harmony and inclusiveness, a Hindu family in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal worshipped a Muslim girl as Kumari form of Goddess Durga on Mahashtami.