Legitimate action against corruption is no vendetta, says Arun Jaitley
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) Amid high profile controversy after cash and other materials were recovered in Bhopal, Union Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday asserted that the claim of vendetta can never be any legitimate defence in corruption.
Jharkhand: Man killed, woman serious as truck hits bike in Dumka
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Dumka, Apr 10 (UNI) A person lost his life while a woman sustained serious injuries as a bike on which they were travelling was hit by a speeding truck on the Dumka-Bhagalpur main road under Hansdiha Police Station area of this district.
Congress welcomes EC decision to stall release of PM Narendra Modi biopic
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the order of the election commission to stall the release of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was slated to hit cinema screens on Thursday.
Amethi is a holy land for us: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:57 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) Describing Amethi as the 'karma bhoomi' for her father Rajiv Gandhi, Congress leader and AICC General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh east Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said it was a 'holy land' for the members of her family.
Life hit in Kashmir again due to highway ban
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:56 pm
Srinagar, Apr 10 (UNI) Normal life was again affected in the valley on Wednesday, due to suspension of civilian traffic on the Jammu-Kashmir National Highway, to allow free and secure movement of security force convoy, paralysing movement of people, who were undertaking journey on the road.
Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh due to 'wrong' policies of BJP: Akhilesh Yadav
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:54 pm
Etah, Apr 10(UNI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav here on Wednesday blamed the ‘wrong’ policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in the Centre for the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh which claimed life of a legislator and four security personnel.
RJD leaders Mangni Lal Mandal, Rambadan resign
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:48 pm
Patna, Apr 10 (UNI) National vice president of RJD Mangni Lal Mandal and another senior leader Rambadan Rai today resigned from the party alleging that RJD had not given due importance to Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) in distribution of tickets for Lok Sabha elections in Bihar.
BJP conspiring to block the Kalia scheme: Naveen Patnaik
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:46 pm
Sundergarh, Apr 10 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik today alleged that BJP is conspiring to stop the KALIA scheme, launched by the state government for the benefit of the farmers.
Every vote for CPI(M)-Congress, is a vote wasted' : Mamata Banerjee tells in Chopra
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Chopra, Apr 10 (UNI) Chief Minister and Trinamool Chairperson Mamata Banerjee today categorically said, '' Every vote for CPI(M)-Congress, is a vote wasted. ''
One killed, three injured in helicopter crash in NW Iran
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:42 pm
Tehran, Apr 10 (Xinhua/UNI) At least one was killed and three others were injured in a police helicopter crash in West Azarbaijan province in northwest of Iran on Wednesday, the aerospace commander of Iran's police told semi-official Fars News Agency.
Kanpur: Two killed, seven hurt in Ordnance factory explosion
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:38 pm
Kanpur, Apr 10 (UNI) Two workers were killed and seven sustained injuries when a nitrogen cylinder exploded during arms testing at an Ordnance factory at Amrapur area of the district, official sources said on Wednesday.
Now, 907 artistes bat for return of Narendra Modi government after elections
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:33 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) Clear divisions surfaced among artistes with a new group including Pandit Jasraj, Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan and Sculptor Ram Sutar strongly favouring continuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the general elections.
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:31 pm
Kalaburagi, Apr 10 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Mallikarjuna Kharge today asked the people to choose whether they want Democracy or Autocracy in the General Election to Lok Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi dares Modi to debate on corruption
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:26 pm
Amethi, Apr 10 (UNI) Congress president Rahul Gandhi, in the backdrop of the Supreme Court's Wednesday ruling on "PM Narendra Modi" biopic, has thrown an “open book” challenge to Mr Modi inviting him for a debate on corruption.
Lok Sabha Elections: Polling parties leave for booths
Apr 10, 2019, at 03:46 pm
Guwahati, Apr 10 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday dispatched polling parties to their respective polling booths and beefed up security in the areas of five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam which will go to election in the first phase on Apr 11.
ECI bans screening of PM Narendra Modi biopic till end of polls
Apr 10, 2019, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): In a major development, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday banned display of biopics on political leaders that could alter the level-playing field during the elections and hence this would now prevent makers of biopic on PM Narendra Modi from releasing the movie on Thursday.
Opposition takes dig at PM Modi after Imran Khan sees better chance of peace if BJP returns to power
Apr 10, 2019, at 02:52 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS/UNI): The Opposition took no time to take a dig at Narendra Modi after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said both the countries will have a better chance of settling the Kashmir dispute if the Bharatiya Janta Paarty (BJP) government returns to power.
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Amethi after holding roadshow
Apr 10, 2019, at 01:12 pm
Amethi, Apr 10 (IBNS): After holding a roadshow, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, the bastion of the grand old party.
Apr 10, 2019, at 12:22 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Congress and Left, the two anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political forces, have hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the central government's objection to considering the stolen Rafale documents as evidence in the case pertaining to Rafale jets.
Fodder scam cases: Supreme Court denies bail to Lalu Prasad
Apr 10, 2019, at 11:42 am
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad who is serving a jail term in several fodder scam cases, media reports said.
Supreme Court dismisses Centre's objection to considering stolen Rafale papers as evidence
Apr 10, 2019, at 11:29 am
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the union government's objection to considering the stolen Rafale documents as evidence in the case pertaining to Rafale jets, media reports said.
Rahul Gandhi to file nomination from Amethi, will hold roadshow
Apr 10, 2019, at 10:49 am
Amethi, Apr 10 (IBNS): A day before the commencement of Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday will file his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi constituency, the bastion of the grand old party.
Chhattisgarh Maoist attack leaves BJP MLA killed, CM Baghel orders high-level inquiry
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:23 am
Raipur, Apr 10 (IBNS): Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has ordered a high-level inquiry into the Maoist attack incident in the state's Dantewada area which left BJP legislator Bhima Mandavi and four others killed on Tuesday.
Countdown for NDA govt's exit begins on Apr 11: Cong
Apr 09, 2019, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI); Exuding confidence about the good show by the opposition parties in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 11, the Congress on Tuesday said the countdown would begin for the departure of the Narendra Modi government on Thursday.
Dalit-Muslim unity is impossible, Hindus will have to vote for BJP: Yogi
Apr 09, 2019, at 09:57 pm
Meerut/Bareilly, Apr 9 (UNI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Hindus have no other choice than to support BJP as Congress and the alliance were just interested in wooing Muslims.
Assam mob attack incident : Police arrest one person, BJP, Congress accuse each other
Apr 09, 2019, at 08:13 pm
Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS): Assam police have arrested a person, who was allegedly involved in the mob attack incident in which a 68-year-old Muslim man was being allegedly beaten up by a mob and was forced to eat pork for selling beef in a market area in Assam’s Biswanath district.
Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam, 41 candidates in fray
Apr 09, 2019, at 07:23 pm
Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS): Campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Assam ended on Tuesday evening.
Maoists attack BJP convoy in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada, MLA Bheema Mandavi, four others killed
Apr 09, 2019, at 06:36 pm
Dantewada, Apr 9 (IBNS): As the country is gearing up for the first phase of Lok Saha polling on Apr 11, BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi and four others were killed as suspected Maoists attacked their convoy in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada area on Tuesday, media reports said.
Maharashtra: Advocate held for demanding Rs 60k bribe in land title case
Apr 09, 2019, at 06:17 pm
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Apr 9 (UNI) The Anti Corruption Bureau(ACB) here on Tuesday arrested an Advocate for allegedly demanding Rs 60,000 as bribe from a widow for settling her minor case.
Chhattisgarh: Maoists attack BJP MLA's convoy, five feared killed
Apr 09, 2019, at 06:14 pm
Dantewada, Apr 9 (IBNS): Suspected Maoists attacked a convoy, which was carrying Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Bheema Mandavi, in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada area on Tuesday, media reports said.