Karnataka cabinet minister resigns, Congress-JDS government in more trouble

Jul 08, 2019, at 12:39 pm

Bengaluru, July 8 (UNI) The JD(S)-Congress coalition government in Karnataka fell into a deeper crisis on Monday as minister and independent member H Nagesh quit the cabinet and reportedly decided to support the BJP.

He should stick to his subject: Meghalaya Guv Tathagata Roy on Amartya Sen's 'Jai Shree Ram' remark

Jul 08, 2019, at 12:33 pm

Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Reacting to Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen's comment where he said "Jai Shree Ram" slogan is not associated with the Bengali culture, Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy said Sen should stick to his own subject, media reports said.

Kerala: Christian priest charged on charges of sexually abusing minors

Jul 08, 2019, at 09:24 am

Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (IBNS): Police have arrested a Christian priest after residents of an orphanage, which is run by him, filed a complaint of sexual assault against him in Kochi, media reports said.

Uttar Pradesh: 29 die as bus skids off Yamuna Expressway near Delhi

Jul 08, 2019, at 09:03 am

Agra, July 8 (IBNS): At least 29 people were killed and 17 others were hurt as a bus, in which they were travelling, skidded off the six-lane Yamuna Expressway near Delhi and  fell into Jharna Nullah (canal) on the Yamuna Expressway early on Monday morning, officials said.

Combat discontent among the young: MP CM

Jul 07, 2019, at 10:32 pm

Bhopal, July 7 (UNI): Every community requires introspection for preventing disenchantment in the new generation and universal endeavours are imperative for connecting youth with Indian values, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath averred on Sunday. 

Delhi Police Cyber Cell: Two held for duping over 500 people using fake portal

Jul 07, 2019, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI): Delhi Police Cyber Cell has arrested two people for allegedly cheating more than 500 hundred people to the tune of around Rs 80 lakh, the police said on Sunday.

Karnal doctor murder solved, three arrested

Jul 07, 2019, at 09:16 pm

Karnal, Jul 7 (UNI) With the arrest of three people including a former employee of Amritdhara Hospital, Haryana police on Sunday claimed to have solve the murder case of Dr Rajiv Gupta.

JP Nadda holds high level meeting with office-bearers of all wings of BJP

Jul 07, 2019, at 08:13 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Amid the ongoing nationwide membership drive, BJP working president JP Nadda on Sunday held a high level meeting with office-bearers of all wings (Morcha) of the party.

FIR in Chhattisgarh against Subramanian Swamy for remarks against Rahul

Jul 07, 2019, at 08:06 pm

Raipur, Jul 7 (UNI) Taking exception to BJP MP Subramanian Swamy's remarks against outgoing Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Chhattisgarh Congress leaders and office bearers have lodged complaints against Swamy in several police stations across the state. 

Indian Coast Guard rescues stranded fishermen off Odisha coast

Jul 07, 2019, at 07:42 pm

Kolkata, Jul 7 (IBNS): In yet another challenging operation, the Indian Coast Guard has swiftly rescued eight people off Odisha coast from stranded on Fishing Boat Yohana Devudu.

Indian fishing boat rescued from Bangladesh waters with coordinated ops of both countries

Jul 07, 2019, at 07:30 pm

Kolkata, Jul 7 (IBNS): Thirteen crew members onboard Indian fishing boat ‘Tara Shankar’ have been rescued from about 60 NM inside Bangladesh waters on Saturday, in a coordinated operation between Indian Coast Guard and Bangladesh Coast Guard amidst very rough seas and inclement weather.

Kashmir Crime: Man arrested for murdering sister-in-law in Uri

Jul 07, 2019, at 07:12 pm

Baramulla, July 7 (UNI) A man was arrested for allegedly murdering his sister-in-law with whom he had an illicit relationship in the border town of Uri in this north Kashmir district.

Industrialist Victor Vijayaraj joins BJP

Jul 07, 2019, at 07:09 pm

Puducherry, Jul 7 (UNI) Industrialist Victor Vijayaraj along with his supporters numbering about 100 joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday.

West Bengal: Police uncover 117 crude bombs after recurring explosions in Birbhum

Jul 07, 2019, at 07:03 pm

Bolpur, Jul 7 (UNI) Birbhum district police successfully uncovered 117 live crude bombs from six police station limits from this northernmost district of Burdwan division after recurring explosions and abandoned crude bombs forced fresh search operations.

Arvind Kejriwal, Sisodia discuss retirement of corrupt officials with LG

Jul 07, 2019, at 06:59 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI) Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia called on the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to discuss the issue of compulsory retirement of corrupt officials of the Delhi Government.

Hajipur: Two children drowned in pond

Jul 07, 2019, at 06:51 pm

Hajipur, Jul 7 (UNI) Two children drowned in a pond at Purainia village under Bhagwanpur police station area in Vaishali district today.

Criminal shot dead in Prayagraj

Jul 07, 2019, at 06:46 pm

Prayagraj, Jul 7 (UNI) Some unidentified criminals gunned down another gangster in Ghurpur area, police said here on Sunday.

Congress will not tolerate nuisances created by Subramanian Swamy: Rajesh Lilothia

Jul 07, 2019, at 06:44 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI) The Congress workers on Sunday protested against Subramanian Swamy for making what they called baseless, false remarks and using the unparliamentary language against their party leader Rahul Gandhi.

Haryanvi dancer Sapna Choudhary joins BJP

Jul 07, 2019, at 06:03 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS):  Haryanvi dancer Sapna Choudhary on SUnday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, media reports said.

After Milind Deora, now Jyotiraditya Scindia resigns as Congress general secretary

Jul 07, 2019, at 05:13 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): In a major development in the political paradigm of the Congress party, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday stepped down as the general secretary of the party.

Milind Deora resigns as Mumbai Congress party chief

Jul 07, 2019, at 03:30 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS):  Mumbai Congress chief Milind Deora has resigned from his position, media reports said on Sunday.  

Policewoman lodges complaint of sexual abuse against 3 men

Jul 07, 2019, at 02:51 pm

Madurai, July 7 (UNI): A woman police constable on Saturday lodged a complaint against three men, including a self-styled ‘god man’ and an ex-councillor of Madurai city corporation of sexual abuse and deceiving her of Rs 1.50 lakh.

Four fishermen still missing at sea, search operation continues

Jul 07, 2019, at 02:20 pm

Ramanathapuram, July 7 (UNI): The fate of four fishermen, who went missing on the high seas since Thursday was still ‘uncertain’ even as a massive search operation carried out by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indian Navy have entered the third day on Sunday.

Amartya Sen unaware of ground realities: BJP's Dilip Ghosh

Jul 07, 2019, at 02:00 pm

Kolkata, July 7 (UNI): Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh has flayed Nobel laureate Amartya Sen for his comment on the "Jai Shri Ram" slogan, claiming that the economist "is not aware" of the ground realities as he stays abroad.

Army busts NSCN (IM) hideout in Manipur

Jul 07, 2019, at 01:35 pm

Guwahati, July 7 (IBNS): The Indian army had busted a hideout of NSCN (IM) in Manipur after the militants of the Naga insurgent group were found extorting local people at a village.

Kumaraswamy likely to step down to save JD(S)-Congress government In Karnataka

Jul 07, 2019, at 01:30 pm

Bengaluru, July 7 (UNI): As a last minute effort to save the 13-month-old JDS-Congress coalition, Karnataka, chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy is likely to step down and pave way for Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge to take the mantle.

Five rhino poachers held in Assam’s Biswanath district

Jul 07, 2019, at 01:23 pm

Guwahati, July 7 (IBNS): A big attempt of rhino poaching was foiled by the state forest department and police in Assam’s Biswanath district last night. Five poachers were arrested.

BJP trying to sabotage non-BJP govts: Mallikarjun Kharge

Jul 07, 2019, at 12:05 pm

Bengaluru, July 7 (IBNS): Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of trying to sabotage non-BJP governments.

Pre-Lok Adalat in Kulgam on Tuesday

Jul 07, 2019, at 11:23 am

Anantnag, July 7 (UNI): A pre-Lok Adalat is going to be held on Tuesday in the south Kashmir district of Kulgam to settle cases of different nature amicably among the litigants, an official spokesman said here on Sunday.

Union budget has failed to address real issues of Indian economy: Goa CPI

Jul 07, 2019, at 11:14 am

Panaji, July 7 (UNI): Communist Party of India (CPI), Goa, has said that the Union Budget present by finance minister Nirmala Sitharama on Friday last is a huge disappointment as it has failed to address real issues of Indian economy.