LS polls: 45 nominations rejected for second phase in UP

Mar 27, 2019, at 11:24 pm

Lucknow, Mar 27 (UNI): As many as 45 nomination papers were rejected during scrutiny for the second phase of polling in eight Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

If Narendra Modi is Chowkidaar, common man is Thanedar: Tejaswi Yadav

Mar 27, 2019, at 11:10 pm

Nawada, Mar 27 (UNI/IBNS): Leader of the opposition in Bihar assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav on Wednesday took pot shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for projecting himself as Chowkidar saying if he is Chowkidaar, common man of the country is Thanedar and they would punish him by exercising their franchise in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Mission Shakti: ECI examines Modi's address as oppositions complain

Mar 27, 2019, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Wednesday said it is examining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's morning speech about the announcement of anti-satellite missile test, Mission Shakti.

High level security review meeting of three NE states held at Dinjan

Mar 27, 2019, at 09:59 pm

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a high level security review meeting of senior army officials along with representatives from civil administration and central armed Police Forces of Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh was held by the Operations Group at Dinjan in Assam's Tinsukia district on Wednesday.

Mumbai: Minor girl abducted from Ochira, main accused CPI activist's son, found

Mar 27, 2019, at 09:07 pm

Kollam, Mar 27 (IBNS): A minor girl, who was allegedly kidnapped from Ochira in Kerala's Kollam district and the person who abducted her have been found in Maharashtra, media reports said.

Uttar Pradesh: Two wanted criminals arrested in Gorakhpur

Mar 27, 2019, at 08:36 pm

Gorakhpur, Mar 27 (UNI) Local police have arrested two wanted criminals carrying reward of Rs 15,000 each on their heads, from Badhalganj area on Wednesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Stolen property worth lakhs recovered in Srinagar, 6 held

Mar 27, 2019, at 08:34 pm

Srinagar, Mar 27 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested six burglars involved in different cases and recovered stolen property worth lakhs of rupees in this summer capital.

Pakistan government shares its 'preliminary findings' on Pulwama Paper

Mar 27, 2019, at 08:19 pm

Islamabad, Mar 27 (UNI) Pakistan on Wednesday claimed to have 'shared' preliminary findings with the Government of India 'after examining' the Indian report on Pulwama incident.

India stands ready to work with everyone to find solutions to global challenges: Kovind

Mar 27, 2019, at 08:03 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the Indian community and Friends of India in Zagreb, Croatia, yesterday evening (March 26, 2019) at a Reception hosted by Arindam Bagchi, Ambassador of India to Croatia.

Punjab: Man ends life by consuming poisonous substance

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:57 pm

Guru Har Sahai , Mar 27 (UNI) A man on Wednesday committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance here near village Shrinh.

Seven year old girl sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:53 pm

Coimbatore, Mar 27 (UNI) A seven-year-old girl who was missing and found dead with injuries near her house at Pannimadai in the district was confirmed that she was sexually assaulted in post mortem report and police are yet to find the culprit.

Uttar Pradesh: Four illegal arms factories busted, six arrested

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:39 pm

Lucknow, Mar 27 (UNI) Four factories allegedly involved in making illegal arms were busted by the Uttar Pradesh police in Hapur, Kannauj, Barabaki and Etah district and six miscreants were arrested, police said here on Wednesday.

Priyanka Gandhi will contest in LS polls if Congress wants

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:38 pm

Lucknow, Mar 27 (IBNS): Congress leader and  AICC General secretary in-charge for Uttar Pradesh east Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said she is ready to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections if her party wants so.

Goa government to offer 'Shrandhanjali' to Parrikar on March 28

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:30 pm

Panaji, Mar 27 (UNI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that the State Government will offer 'Shrandhanjali' to former Chief Minister Late Manohar Parrikar on Thursday.

Police recovers arms-ammunition from a vehicle in Assam’s Biswanath district

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:27 pm

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS): Police have recovered one 303 rifle and ammunition from a vehicle during checking in Assam’s Biswanath district on Wednesday and arrested four persons in connection with it. 

Uttar Pradesh: Five drug peddlers arrested in Barabanki

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:53 pm

Barabanki, Mar 27 (UNI) Five smugglers hailing from a gang peddling drugs from various areas, were arrested and morphine worth two-and-half crore rupees recovered from their possession in this district on Wednesday.

Andhra Pradesh: Three pilgrims run over by speeding lorry

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:50 pm

Kurnool, Mar 27 (UNI) Three pilgrims were killed and four others were injured when speeding lorry run over them at Kappatralla village of the district on Wednesday.

PM Narendra Modi has made country proud: Devendra Fadnavis

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:47 pm

Mumbai, Mar 27 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had done India proud with the successful testing of an anti-satellite missile. Fadnavis also congratulated the scientists who achieved the feat and noted that India has become the fourth country in the world after the US, Russia and China to have such a capability.

Serial Killer Mohan Kumar convicted in two more cases, awarded death sentence

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:44 pm

Bengaluru, Mar 27 (UNI) Serial Killer Mohan Kumar, who is facing 20 criminal cases, was today convicted to death sentence in two cases by Courts in Madikeri and Dakshina Kannada Districts.

Elections or no elections, space prog continues: Arun Jaitley

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) The BJP on Wednesday strongly countered the charge from the Opposition parties including Trinamool Congress and the CPI(M) that announcement on India's successful space mission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a violation of the model code of conduct.

We are against arms race on outer space: Pakistan government says after India shoots downs satellite

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:34 pm

Islamabad, Mar 27 (IBNS): At a time when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the nation and said the country shot down a satellite in space with an anti-satellite missile, Pakistan on Wednesday said it was against an arms race in space.

BJP chief Amit Shah to attend two rallies in Assam tomorrow

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:07 pm

Guwahati, Mar 27(UNI) BJP national President Amit Shah will be campaigning for BJP and its ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) in Assam tomorrow. 

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Indonesia on combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:03 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Indonesia on combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and its precursors. 

Eight Lokpal members take oath of office

Mar 27, 2019, at 05:57 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Eight members of the anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal took oath of office on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Republic of Korea on Startup Cooperation

Mar 27, 2019, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Republic of Korea on Startup Cooperation.

Cabinet apprised about MoU on Antarctic cooperation between India and Argentine

Mar 27, 2019, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised about an MoU signed in February, 2019 between India and Argentine on Antarctic cooperation.

Cabinet apprised about MoU for cooperation on youth matters between India and Morocco

Mar 27, 2019, at 05:47 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised about an MoUsigned in February, 2019 on youth matters between India and Morocco.

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Croatia in the field of tourism

Mar 27, 2019, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Croatia in the field of tourism.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with scientists involved with Mission Shakti, via video-conference

Mar 27, 2019, at 05:42 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Shortly after his address to the nation today, Prime Minister spoke to scientists involved with the successful conduct of Mission Shakti, via video conference.

Aurangabad: Shiv Sena snaps ties with Congress in ZP

Mar 27, 2019, at 05:40 pm

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Mar 27 (UNI) The Shiv Sena has decided to severe ties with Congress party in Aurangabad Zilla Parishad, Shiv Sena MP Chandakant Khaire, who is contesting Lok Sabha from Aurangabad constituency said here on Wednesday.