Aug 05, 2019, at 03:34 pm
Islamabad, Aug 5 (IBNS): Hours after India scrapped Article 370 to integrate the Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and bifurcate the state into two, Pakistan termed the move by the BJP-led government as 'illegal'.
Modi-govt ends special status of Jammu and Kashmir: Delhi Metro issues 'red alert'
Aug 05, 2019, at 03:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Keepig in mind the development in Kashmir, a 'red alert' has been sounded in the Delhi Metro network which is accessed by large number of commuter in the national capital every day.
One died and 20 others injured after bus carrying people for NRC hearings met with accident
Aug 05, 2019, at 03:10 pm
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS): One died and 20 others including several children were injured while a bus carrying at least 40 people travelling towards Golaghat district in Assam for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) hearing met with an accident at 9th mile area, outskirts of Guwahati last night.
Opposition divided as several non-Congress parties support BJP's Kashmir move
Aug 05, 2019, at 03:08 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Months after losing to Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha polls, the Opposition unity went for a toss as several non-Congress parties have supported the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s move to scrap Articles 370, 35A and bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir.
Hope BJP's Kashmir move will bring peace in valley: Arvind Kejriwal backing scrapping of Article 370
Aug 05, 2019, at 02:36 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): In a surprising statement, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, Arvind Kejriwal, said he hopes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's scrapping of Articles 370, 35A and bifurcation of the state will bring peace in the valley.
Panic grips Assam over NRC re-verification notice
Aug 05, 2019, at 02:28 pm
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS): Panic gripped among a section of people mostly from the minority community in several lower Assam’s districts after the National Register of Citizens (NRC) authorities have served re-verification notices.
Aug 05, 2019, at 01:51 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The politically-volatile and terrorism wracked Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, a bone of contention and military disputes for over seven decades between two nuclear armed neighbours of India and Pakistan, will not enjoy any special status anymore, as the ruling BJP-led government scrapped Article 370, in a move to integrate the Muslim-majority region with the rest of the country and bifurcate the state into two.
Is Pakistan media blacks out massive Maryam Nawaz Sharif rallies under govt pressure?
Aug 05, 2019, at 12:30 pm
Islamabad: Is the Pakistan media being coerced to black out the political programmes of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, which has urged its supporters to join her in a march to Islamabad.
Amit Shah proposes scrapping of Article 370, bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 05, 2019, at 11:51 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): In an unprecedented move by the central government since Independence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha on Monday proposed the scrapping of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.
BREAKING: Amit Shah proposes scrapping of Article 370 in Kashmir
Aug 05, 2019, at 11:23 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha on Monday proposed the scrapping of Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Amit Shah to address parliament over Kashmir amid speculations of scrapping of Article 35A
Aug 05, 2019, at 11:00 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): As the situation in Jammu and Kashmir remained tensed over the last few days, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will give his statement in the parliament on Monday amid speculations that the Narendra Modi government will scrap the Article 35A ahead of the August 15 Independence Day.
Cabinet meeting over Kashmir ends, Amit Shah to give statement in parliament
Aug 05, 2019, at 10:26 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be giving his statement in both the houses of the parliament over the Kashmir issue as the cabinet meeting of the Narendra Modi government has ended.
Unnao rape-accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar likely to be produced before Delhi court today
Aug 05, 2019, at 09:33 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS/UNI): Unnao rape-accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar is expected to be produced before a Delhi court on Monday.
Aug 05, 2019, at 09:08 am
Srinagar, Aug 5 (IBNS/UNI): Tension prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir as the central government imposed Section 144 of the CRPC in Srinagar with effect from Aug 5 and even with several top leaders in the Valley, including former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, being put under house arrest since midnight.
Top Kashmir leaders placed under house arrest as tension escalates, restrictions imposed
Aug 05, 2019, at 03:21 am
Srinagar/New Delhi: Three prominent politicians of Jammu and Kashmir- Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and Sajad Lone - have been placed under house arrest as tension in Kashmir escalated forcing massive deployment of troops and appeals to the Amarnath pilgrims to abandon the yatra and go back. Restrictions under CrPC 144 have been imposed in Kashmir, official circulars said.
Ready to respond to any 'misadventure' by India: Pakistan warns after India foils infiltration bid
Aug 05, 2019, at 12:09 am
Islamabad, Aug 4 (IBNS): Amid heightened tension across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir and infiltration attempt by Pakistan that are being foiled by the Indian security and army personnel, the latter on Sunday said it is ready to respond to any "misadventure or aggression" by the Indian forces, media reports said.
Unnao rape-accused BJP MLA Senger shifted to Delhi: Wishes victim to get well soon
Aug 04, 2019, at 09:44 pm
Sitapur, Aug 4 (UNI) Unnao rape-accused and expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, apart from co-accused Sashi Singh, were taken to New Delhi, under tight security cover on Sunday night.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath removes DM, SP of Sonbhadra over tribal massacre
Aug 04, 2019, at 09:06 pm
Lucknow, Aug 4 (UNI) Acting tough on the recommendations of the three-member committee that probed Sonbhadra massacre, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday removed district magistrate (DM) and superintendent of police (SP) of Sonbhadra with immediate effect and ordered a SIT probe into the whole issue.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to visit India in October
Aug 04, 2019, at 08:07 pm
Dhaka, Aug 4 (IBNS): Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina will visit India in October, media reports said.
ACB sends notice to Mehbooba Mufti over JK Bank appointments
Aug 04, 2019, at 06:50 pm
Srinagar, Aug 4 (UNI) The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has sent a notice to former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti to explain her position regarding appointments in Jammu and Kashmir Bank (JKB).
Aug 04, 2019, at 06:43 pm
Unnao, Aug 4 (UNI) Local police have registered a case against a man for making derogatory comments on rape-accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's daughter on social media.
Aug 04, 2019, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): A day when the world is celebrating International Freindship Day, the Embassy of Israel on Sunday greeted India with a special post to cherish the strong bond shared between the two nations.
India conducts successful test fire of Quick reaction Surface to Air missile (QRSAM) from ITR
Aug 04, 2019, at 06:21 pm
Balasore, Aug 4 (UNI) The Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) having a striking range of 30 km was today successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur on sea, about 15 kms from here.
Vice President Naidu calls for strengthening library movement
Aug 04, 2019, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkiah Naidu called for strengthening library movement from universities to villages and said it should become a jan andolan on the lines of Swachh Bharat and Beti Bachao, Beti Padao programmes.
Alka Lamba may quit Aam Aadmi Party soon
Aug 04, 2019, at 05:54 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) Chandni Chowk MLA Alka Lamba has finally decided to part ways with the Aam Aadmi Party. She, however, would continue as a legislator.
Aug 04, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Amritsar, Aug 4 (IBNS): On a day when the world is observing Happy Friendship Day, Punjab CM Amrinder Singh shared an old image of himself when he was serving the Indian Army.
Days after Rahul Gandhi resigns as party president, CWC to meet on August 10 to decide on next chief
Aug 04, 2019, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) Amid increasing uncertainty in the Congress over who would be the next party president after Rahul Gandhi quit as party chief, the Congress Working Committee will meet on August 10 to deliberate on the issue.
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba calls APM at her residence after hotel refuses permission
Aug 04, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Srinagar, Aug 4 (UNI) After a local hotel was allegedly directed by authorities not to allow holding of any political meeting, former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the All Party Meeting (APM) will be now held at her Gupkar residence this evening.
Time to take up US President Donald Trump's mediation offer on Kashmir issue: Imran Khan
Aug 04, 2019, at 04:39 pm
Islamabad, Aug 4 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said time has come for taking up the offer given by US President Donald Trump that he will mediate to solve the Kashmir issue which has left the relationship between India and Pakistan on the boil ever since the nations gained independence in 1947.
Unnao case: CBI raids Sengar's house, several other locations across Uttar Pradesh
Aug 04, 2019, at 04:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday is conducting search operations at at around 15 places, including Unnao rape accused Kuldeep Sengar's residence.