Masood Azhar: What designating him as global terrorist means for India, Pakistan and China

May 02, 2019, at 08:20 am

In a major diplomatic victory for India, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) finally designated Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM] chief and notorious terrorist Masood Azhar as a global terrorist after China finally lifted its technical hold to blacklist him under the Security Council’s Sanctions Committee.

EC's second clean chit to PM Modi, says no poll code violation on Pulwama, Balakot remarks

May 01, 2019, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI): Second day in a row, the Election Commission on Wednesday gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his speech about Pulwama terror attack and the Balakot air strike, at Latur in Maharashtra on April 9, and said there was no violation of Model Code of Conduct.

Designation of Azhar as global terrorist is right step to combat terrorism: India

May 01, 2019, at 10:44 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): In a major diplomatic victory for India, the UN Security Council on Wednesday designated Masood Azhar as global terrorist after China dropped its objection to the same.

Modi govt should have acted faster on Masood Azhar: Congress

May 01, 2019, at 10:35 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI): While welcoming the designation of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations, the Congress on Wednesday said that several precious lives lost in terror attacks like Pulwama could have been avoided had the Narendra Modi government acted at a greater speed in pursuing the declaration of Masood as a global terrorist.

EC bans Sadhvi Pragya for 72 hours for remarks on her curse to Hemant Karkare

May 01, 2019, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI/IBNS) The Election commission on Wednesday banned BJP Bhopal candidate Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur from campaigning for 72 hours for her remarks regarding her curse to former ATS chief Hemant Karkare.

Two killed, several hurt as mini bus falls into canal

May 01, 2019, at 09:48 pm

Jammu, May 1 (UNI): At least two persons were killed and several others injured when a mini bus plunged into a canal in Purkhoo area of Domana here on city outskirts on Wednesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: 15 BSF soldiers injured in road mishap

May 01, 2019, at 09:45 pm

Jammu, May 1 (UNI): At least 15 BSF jawans suffered injuries on Wednesday when a bus ferrying them overturned in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP tries to milk UN's Masood Azhar ban in election season

May 01, 2019, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI): The BJP on Wednesday sounded triumphant after United Nations Security Council (UNSC) placed Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar in its sanctions list with senior leaders and union ministers hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy.

Sacrifice of soldiers sold for symbolic win: Omar on Masood Azhar

May 01, 2019, at 09:13 pm

Srinagar, May 1 (UNI): Reacting to listing of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist by the United Nation Security Council (UNSC), former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that it was amazing how quickly the sacrifices of the CRPF men were sold down the river to get a symbolic win.

Public satisfaction must be yardstick to measure public servants: Vice President

May 01, 2019, at 08:31 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI): Public satisfaction must be the yardstick to measure the performance of public servants, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Wednesday.

ECI issues notice to Sidhu for personal remarks against PM Modi, cites MCC violation

May 01, 2019, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI): The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notice to Congress star campaigner and Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu over alleged personal remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Ahmedabad on Apr 14.

NSCN (IM) vacates unauthorised camp in Manipur

May 01, 2019, at 08:17 pm

Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): The Naga outfit NSCN (IM) has finally vacated the unauthorised camp in Manipur's Sihai village, which is about 5 km from Khamasom near the Indo-Myanmar Border in Ukhrul district.

Shiv Sena’s call to ban burqa in India unwarranted: Mehbooba

May 01, 2019, at 08:09 pm

Srinagar, May 1 (IBNS): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said Shiv Sena’s call to ban burqa in India is unwarranted and the move will fan the flames of communalism.

Modi wave is much more what we are seeing: Himanta Biswa Sarma

May 01, 2019, at 07:10 pm

Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): Assam Finance minister and BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convener Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Modi wave is much more than what we are seeing and the BJP will win more seats in this Lok Sabha polls compared to the 2014 general elections.

Four Manipuri militants nabbed near Assam-Manipur border

May 01, 2019, at 07:07 pm

Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): Security forces apprehended four Manipuri militants in Assam’s Cachar district alongside the Assam-Manipur border on Wednesday.

Maharashtra: Cop held in bribery case in Aurangabad

May 01, 2019, at 06:39 pm

Aurangabad, May 1 (UNI) A police constable attached with MIDC Waluj police station was arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 from a scrap shop owner for not taking action against him in this district of Maharashtra.

Bihar: Two killed in road mishap

May 01, 2019, at 06:37 pm

Supaul, May 1 (UNI) Two youths were killed when they were hit by a truck near Baghaili Pitari roundabout under Jadia police station area in Supaul district today.

Kashmir: Man falls to death in Poonch’s Mendhar

May 01, 2019, at 06:36 pm

Jammu, May 1 (UNI) A man died after falling from a newly-constructed house in Mendhar area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Hyderabad: Constable kills woman constable over affair

May 01, 2019, at 06:34 pm

Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) A police constable killed a woman colleague and set her body ablaze over an affair.

Bihar: Youth arrested for demanding extortion from senior govt officer

May 01, 2019, at 06:33 pm

Khagaria, May 1 (UNI) Police arrested a youth from Harinamar Rashiman ‘diara’ (riverine belt) under Bariarpur police station area in Munger district today for demanding bribe of Rs 10 lakh from sub divisional office (SDO) of Gogari in Khagaria district.

Indian Naval Diving team joins search operation in Imphal River

May 01, 2019, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Indian Naval Diving team on Wednesday joined the search operations in an effort to locate the missing personnel in Imphal river in Manipur.

Lawmaker Hema Malini asks people to give such strength to BJP that opposition keeps trembling

May 01, 2019, at 06:23 pm

Ranchi, May 1 (UNI) Star campaigner of the BJP Hema Malini today asked the people of Ranchi to give so much strength to the BJP so that the opposition keeps on trembling.

Kashmir: Police launches 24X7 helpline for women in Srinagar

May 01, 2019, at 06:20 pm

Srinagar, May 1 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday launched a 24X7 women helpline in this summer capital on which women can report any kind of harassment, abuse or violence.

Airlines Jet airways grounded: Delhi HC asks Aviation ministry to reply on redressal for stranded

May 01, 2019, at 06:18 pm

New Delhi, May1 (UNI) Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Ministry of Civil Aviation and Directorate General of Civil Aviation for filling a reply regarding refund of money or alternate travel arrangements for passengers who had booked tickets with Jet Airways.

Narendra Modi's younger brother's wife passes away

May 01, 2019, at 06:17 pm

Ahmedabad, May 1 (UNI) Wife of younger brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed away here on Wednesday.

Mamata supports those wishing to divide India: Amit Shah

May 01, 2019, at 06:14 pm

Bongaon, May 1 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Amit Shah on Wednesday charged West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Supremo (TMC) Mamata Banerjee with "supporting those who wish to divide India".

BJP will create victory record: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

May 01, 2019, at 06:12 pm

Basti, May 1 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday averred that the BJP, which was successful in bringing a smile on the faces of farmers and the poor in the country owing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's skilled leadership, was now steering towards creating a victory record in the present Lok Sabha elections.

PM Narendra Modi with 56-inch chest failed to fight corruption: Rahul Gandhi

May 01, 2019, at 06:11 pm

Sitapur/Barabanki, May 1(UNI) Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came with a 56-inch chest claiming to fight corruption and other issues but failed miserably.

Rahul Gandhi condemns Maoist attack in Gadchiroli

May 01, 2019, at 06:06 pm

New Delhi, May 1(UNI) Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condemned the Gadchiroli IED blast triggered by Maoists in which at least 16 security personnel were killed.

Maharashtra Governor condemns Gadchiroli Maoist attack

May 01, 2019, at 06:05 pm

Mumbai, May 1 (UNI) Maharashtra Vidyasagar Rao on Wednesday strongly condemned the Maoist attack in Gadchiroli district and conveyed his deepest condolences to the kin of the police personnel who lost their lives in the attack.