Ban on quarry operation in Andaman; BJP fears large scale economic exploitation
Jul 23, 2019, at 09:03 pm
Port Blair, Jul 23 (UNI) Following deep uncertainty over quarry operation in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the loss being caused to the people of these remote Islands, the BJP has now taken up this matter with the Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
False notion that strict laws are required to fight terrorism, says Congress
Jul 23, 2019, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (UNI): Questioning the government for bringing the UAPA Bill, Congress on Tuesday said whenever strict laws have been enacted, they have been misused and urged that the country should not be made a police state.
Assam flood: Congress MLA seen carrying relief materials on his back
Jul 23, 2019, at 08:15 pm
Guwahati, July 23 (IBNS): When several lakh people having been affected in the devastating floods of Assam, a Congress MLA has shown his humanitarian side to help the flood affected people.
Karnataka: Coalition fails to prove majority, Kumaraswamy govt falls
Jul 23, 2019, at 08:05 pm
Bengaluru, Jul 23 (IBNS): The 14-month-old Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka failed to prove its majority in the trust vote this evening and fell.
Ready for trust vote, not worried about results: HD Kumaraswamy
Jul 23, 2019, at 07:43 pm
Bengaluru, Jul 23 (IBNS): Amid the continuing impasse in the Karnataka Assembly, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said he was ready for the trust vote that has been pending since last week.
Jul 23, 2019, at 06:18 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): An old man was caught on camera allegedly attempting to sexually abuse a minor girl, leaving many people shocked on Tuesday.
Maharashtra police saves woman from suicide attempt
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:55 pm
Thane, Jul 23 (UNI ) A 22-year-old woman from Ambivili of Kalyan, attempting suicide for the second time, was saved by a police officer in the Thane Police quarters on Tuesday.
Honour killing: Two held in Uttar Pradesh
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Auraiyya, Jul 23 (UNI) Two people were arrested and sent to jail, in connection with the murder of a newly-married couple, two weeks back in Bidhuna area of this district in Uttar Pradesh, police said here on Tuesday.
Assam: Supreme Court sets August 31 deadline for final publication of National Register for Citizens
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended to August 31 the deadline for final publication of National Register for Citizens in Assam.
Jammu and Kashmir: BSF jawan commits suicide in Kupwara
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:41 pm
Srinagar, Jul 23 (UNI) A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting self in frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara, official sources said on Tuesday.
Supreme Court to hear K'taka MLAs' plea on Wednesday
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:38 pm
New Delhi, Jul 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court will hear the Karnataka MLAs' plea on Wednesday.
Narendra Modi government introduces two Labour Bills in LS
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi, Jul 23 (UNI) Government on Tuesday introduced two Bills--The Code on Wages, 2019 and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019 in Lok Sabha.
Trump's disclosure marks huge policy shift of India on Kashmir issue: Mehbooba Mufti
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Srinagar, Jul 23 (UNI) Reacting to the statement of US President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him to mediate in the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said despite India refuting the idea of third party mediation on the state, the disclosure made by Trump, marks a huge policy shift.
Congress slams BJP for constant efforts to sabotage Karnataka government
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Bengaluru, Jul 23 (UNI) Congress on Tuesday accused the BJP of making constant efforts to sabotage the Congress-JD(S) coalition government and 'kill' democracy in Karnataka.
Opposition paralyse Odisha Assembly for second day over sexual abuse of minor girls
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Bhubaneswar, Jul 23 (UNI) The functioning of the Odisha Assembly was paralysed for the second consecutive day today over the rising incidents of missing and sexual abuse of minor girls in the state.
Kochi: CPI MLA injured in police lathicharge
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Kochi, Jul 23 (UNI) CPI leaders including Moovattupuzha party MLA Eldho Abraham were injured in the police lathicharge when they staged a protest march to the DIG office here on Tuesday.
Kashmir: Man found dead under suspicious circumstances in Anantnag
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Srinagar, Jul 23 (UNI) A man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in south Kashmir district of Anantnag on Tuesday.
Aurangabad police appeals people not to believe rumours appear on social media
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Jul 23(UNI) City Police Commissioner Chiranjiv Prasad on Tuesday appealed the public not to believe on rumours which goes viral on social media in recent incidents and requested all the Aurangabadkars to maintain peace and harmony.
Social media users welcome Narendra Modi's Instagram image playing with kid
Jul 23, 2019, at 04:42 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): The social media kept buzzing as Prime Minister Nartendra Modi shared an interesting image with her 'special friend' on Instagram on Tuesday.
Meghalaya : Mob attacked police station, damaged several vehicles, curfew imposed
Jul 23, 2019, at 03:50 pm
Guwahati, July 23 (IBNS): Situation at Mahendraganj area in Meghalaya’s South West Garo Hills district along Indo-Bangladesh border is still tense after a mob of over 400 people attacked the Mahendraganj police station and damaged several government vehicles, properties after rumours of a mentally challenged man being shot dead by police.
Police arrest five for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman
Jul 23, 2019, at 03:19 pm
Guwahati, July 23 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old married woman was gang raped in Assam’s Karimganj district.
Supreme Court to hear Karnataka MLAs' plea tomorrow
Jul 23, 2019, at 03:04 pm
New Delhi, Jul 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court will hear the Karnataka MLAs' plea on Wednesday.
Don't think Modi sought help from Donald Trump over Kashmir: Shashi Tharoor
Jul 23, 2019, at 01:53 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Unlike his party which is adamant on asking for Narendra Modi's explanation, Congress Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said he doesn't believe the Prime Minister sought help from the US to resolve the Kashmir crisis as claimed by American President Donald Trump.
Weak Foreign Ministry denial won't do: Rahul Gandhi on Trump's Kashmir claim
Jul 23, 2019, at 01:41 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Reacting to US President Donald Trump's claim over the Kashmir issue, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarification and said a "weak Foreign Ministry denial" won't suffice.
Opposition demands PM Modi's clarification over Donald Trump's claim of Kashmir help
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:44 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): In the wake of US President Donald Trump's startling claim over the Kashmir issue, the Opposition parties have demanded a clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the parliament.
Modi never sought help from Trump over Kashmir, says Jaishankar; Cong wants PM's clarification
Jul 23, 2019, at 11:59 am
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Rubbishing US President Donald Trump's claim, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the Parliament on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi never sought help from the American President to resolve the Kashmir issue with Pakistan.
Andhra Pradesh becomes first state to reserve private jobs for local youth
Jul 23, 2019, at 11:05 am
Hyderabad, July 23 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh has become the first state to reserve private jobs for local youth, a promise which was made by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy during his padyatra (roadshow) to people of the state.
BJP leader with wife, son killed
Jul 23, 2019, at 10:13 am
Khunti, Jul 23 (UNI) A local BJP leader along with his wife and son were killed by an identified assailants in Hethegowa village under Murhu police station area of this district.
World highest Lord Ram statue to be built in Ayodhya: UP CM Yogi
Jul 23, 2019, at 10:08 am
Lucknow, Jul 23 (UNI) UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that a 251 meter high Lord Ram statue would be built near the banks of Saryu river in the temple city of Ayodhya.
Indian politicians remember Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary
Jul 23, 2019, at 10:01 am
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Indian politicians, including PM Narendra Modi, on Tuesday paid tributes to revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad on his 113th birth anniversary.