Report gives clean-chit to doctor accused of child deaths in UP hospital’s encephalitis ward

Sep 27, 2019, at 04:42 pm

Lucknow: Dr Kafeel Ahmed Khan, who was put behind bars on the allegations of not alerting the authorities about an alleged shortage of oxygen in the encephalitis ward of BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, has been relieved of all major charges by a State government report.

Vice President Naidu calls for responsible and sustainable tourism

Sep 27, 2019, at 04:40 pm

New York: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today urged all stake holders of the tourism industry to be especially mindful of their ecological foot print and called for more responsible and sustainable tourism practices.

Indian army Cheetah helicopter crashes in Bhutan, two pilots die

Sep 27, 2019, at 04:37 pm

Guwahati, Sep 27 (IBNS): An Indian army Cheetah helicopter crashed in Bhutan on Friday and left two pilots dead, officials said.

Assam government issues notice to set up 200 additional FTs

Sep 27, 2019, at 04:31 pm

Guwahati, Sep 27 (IBNS): The Assam government has notified setting up 200 additional Foreigners Tribunals in 33 districts of the state.

Narada case: BJP leader Mukul Roy seeks time from CBI, probe agency summons again

Sep 27, 2019, at 03:03 pm

Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has once again summoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukul Roy, an accused in the Narada case, who sought some more time from the federal probe agency.

No need to come: ED tells Sharad Pawar who planned to visit probe agency office

Sep 27, 2019, at 01:28 pm

Mumbai: Hours before his planned visit to the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s office over the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has been asked by the probe agency not to visit its office, media reports said.

IAF to induct Rafale in NE soon, conducts massive fighter jet exercise in Assam’s Tezpur

Sep 27, 2019, at 12:51 pm

Guwahati, Sept 26 (IBNS): In the unlikely scenario of a war and to combat the challenges from the China, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct the Rafale aircraft in the North Eastern region soon and ready for fully operationalise eight more Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) in the region.

PM Modi may focus on terror, other global issues at UNGA speech today

Sep 27, 2019, at 12:46 pm

New York, Sept 27 (UNI): After making a strong pitch on terrorism in his Houston 'Howdy Modi' rally and seeking investment from global business honchos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday will make his much awaited speech at the 74th United Nations General Assembly.

Rahul questions timing of ED action against Sharad Pawar, says NCP chief victim of vindictive government

Sep 27, 2019, at 11:48 am

New Delhi: Training his gun against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the timing of Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s action against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar in connection with the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam.

MSCB scam: Sharad Pawar to visit ED office today, security beefed up

Sep 27, 2019, at 11:16 am

Mumbai: Security has been beefed up in south Mumbai as Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar will visit the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office on Friday in connection with a scam in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MDCB), media reports said.

BJP, Shiv Sena to form alliance in Maharashtra Assembly poll: Reports

Sep 26, 2019, at 11:04 pm

Mumbai, Sept 26 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Siv Sena will once again contest the Maharashtra Assembly elections together where the saffron party will get the lion's share, media reports quoting sources said on Thursday.

Modi meets Iranian President Rouhani

Sep 26, 2019, at 10:22 pm

New York, Sep 26 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the High-Level segment of United Nations General Assembly session here.

Eight injured in earthquake in Istanbul - Turkish Prez

Sep 26, 2019, at 09:37 pm

Ankara, Sep 26 (Sputnik) Eight people were slightly injured in the Istanbul earthquake, some buildings were damaged, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

Jaishankar holds parleys with G4 members, productive session with GCC partners

Sep 26, 2019, at 09:01 pm

New York, Sep 26 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a 'very purposeful' G4 meeting with his counterparts of Brazil, Germany and Japan on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.

Venkaiah Naidu calls for presenting 'real history' of India to younger generation

Sep 26, 2019, at 08:30 pm

Pune, Sept 26 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for presenting a “real history” of India to the younger generations as there were many distortions in the history drafted by the colonial rulers.

BJP Poorvanchal Morcha stages demonstration against Kejriwal's statement

Sep 26, 2019, at 08:26 pm

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) A demonstration was held at the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal here on Thursday under the leadership of Delhi BJP Poorvanchal Morcha president Manish Singh.

Ex-Hockey captain Sandeep Singh, Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt join BJP

Sep 26, 2019, at 06:19 pm

New Delhi, Sept 26 (UNI): Giving a boost to BJP in the run up to the elections to the Haryana Assembly, two prominent sports personalities -- former Indian Hockey captain Sandeep Singh and Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt, joined the saffron party on Thursday here.

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on abrogation of Art 370

Sep 26, 2019, at 05:28 pm

New York: In a latest comment on the abrogation of Article 370, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Jammu and Kashmir was in a mess even before Aug 5 when the Centre took the historic step to do away with the special status which the valley used to enjoy since Independence.

Narada case: IPS officer SMH Mirza remanded to five days of CBI custody

Sep 26, 2019, at 04:57 pm

Kolkata: IPS officer SMH Mirza, who was arrested in connection with the Narada case on Thursday, has been remanded to five days of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody.

Chinmayanand case: Opposition parties rally behind 'victim' woman

Sep 26, 2019, at 04:41 pm

Shahjahanpur, Sept 26 (UNI): Several Opposition parties have started rallying behind the 'victim' woman in the Chinmayanand case.

RS bypoll on Oct 16 on seat falling vacant on death of Arun Jaitley

Sep 26, 2019, at 04:35 pm

Lucknow, Sept 26 (UNI): The Election Commission on Thursday announced to hold bypoll to Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha seat on Oct 16.

Narada case: CBI arrests IPS SMH Mirza

Sep 26, 2019, at 04:27 pm

Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested IPS SMH Mirza in connection with the Narada sting case.

Ayodhya title dispute: Supreme court sets Oct 18 deadline to end arguments

Sep 26, 2019, at 04:10 pm

New Delhi, Sept 26 (UNI): A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, on Thursday, said all the parties shall conclude their arguments and submissions by Oct 18 in the Ayodhya title dispute.

Indian Christian leader writes to Amit Shah demanding law to curb love jihad

Sep 26, 2019, at 04:04 pm

New Delhi: Considering "love jihad" as a threat to the Christian community, National Commission for Minorities Vice-Chairman George Kurian wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding a probe by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and strict law to curb these "fraudulent activities of radicalised elements", The Hindu reported.

AAP appoints Sanjay Singh as election in-charge for Delhi Assembly polls

Sep 26, 2019, at 03:54 pm

New Delhi, Sept 26 (UNI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed senior party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh as election in-charge for the Delhi Assembly elections to be held early next year.

Police complaint filed against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over his NRC remarks

Sep 26, 2019, at 01:33 pm

New Delhi: A police complaint has been filed against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly "disturbing peace by threatening migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar" over the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the national capital, media reports said.

Narendra Modi wishes former PM Manmohan Singh on his birthday

Sep 26, 2019, at 12:12 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh on his birthday.

PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with New Zealand PM, Estonian President

Sep 26, 2019, at 11:44 am

New York, Sept 26 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid on the sidelines of UNGA meetings here.

Powerful IED recovered in Moreh along Indo-Myanmar border

Sep 26, 2019, at 10:57 am

Guwahati, Sept 26 (IBNS): Security forces recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Manipur's Moreh along Indo-Myanmar border on Thursday morning.

We encourage dialogue between Bangladesh and Myanmar on Rohingya issue, says India

Sep 26, 2019, at 10:34 am

New York, Sept 26 (UNI): India on Thursday said that it has engaged with both Myanmar and Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue and has also encouraged both the countries for a dialogue on the issue.