CBI summons Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal jobs scam, TMP MP says 'grave state of affairs'
Apr 17, 2023, at 10:59 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Despite a stay from the Supreme Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam, media reports said.
BREAKING: CBI summons Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in jobs scam
Apr 17, 2023, at 09:24 pm
West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress MP and party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) tomorrow for questioning in the teachers recruitment scam, said media reports on Monday.
Centre opposes gay marriages in SC, says it does not fit in 'exclusively heterogenous institution'
Apr 17, 2023, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government on Monday reiterated its opposition to the gay marriages saying weddings are "exclusively heterogenous institution", media reports said.
BJP heavyweight and ex-CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress in Karnataka
Apr 17, 2023, at 03:20 pm
Bengaluru, UNI/IBNS: Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar, who quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday for being denied party ticket in the 2023 state polls, formally joined the Congress party here on Monday.
Maha govt announces Rs 5 lakh for each family of 11 heat stroke victims at Kharghar award event
Apr 17, 2023, at 03:08 pm
Mumbai, UNI/IBNS: Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde has declared that the state government has given assistance of Rs.5 lakh each to the families of the deceased due to heatstroke during the Maharashtra Bhushan Award Ceremony at Kharghar.
Atiq Ahmed and brother Ashraf buried in ancestral cemetery with high security
Apr 17, 2023, at 06:57 am
Prayagraj/IBNS: Gangster turned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, who were killed on Saturday in a caught on live firing by three gunmen while they were being escorted by police for a medical check-up, were laid to rest in their ancestral Kasari-Masari cemetery in the Chakia region of Prayagraj.
Prayagraj incident: Judicial commission formed to conduct investigation
Apr 17, 2023, at 06:51 am
Prayagraj/IBNS: The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday formed a judicial commission to probe the caught on live killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother while cops were escorting them for a medical examination in Prayagraj.
Kejriwal faces 56 questions from CBI in Delhi excise policy case
Apr 17, 2023, at 05:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After being questioned for nine hours in relation to a Delhi excise policy case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal left the Central Bureau of Investigation headquarters on Sunday night.
'PM Modi's commitment to Indian people indescribable': US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
Apr 17, 2023, at 03:03 am
New Delhi: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has described her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during her recent visit to India as an “incredible opportunity” and added that she was able to witness the best of Indian culture, traditions, and celebrations during her tour.
Apr 17, 2023, at 12:50 am
Lucknow: Six criminal-politicians, including Atiq Ahmad who was shot dead on Saturday, were quietly released in 2008 on furlough from various jails within a span of just 48 hours, according to a book on "Baahubalis." The book claims that their release was tied to the UPA government's need for their votes to save the civil nuclear deal with the US, which was facing opposition at the time. The politicians' votes were believed to be crucial for the government's survival.
Union Home Ministry approves 13 regional languages to conduct Constable (GD) CAPF exams
Apr 16, 2023, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the conduct of the Constable (General Duty) examination for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English, a statement said on Saturday.
Delhi Liquor scam: AAP calls emergency meeting amid apprehensions of Kejriwal's arrest by CBI
Apr 16, 2023, at 11:38 pm
Delhi: As AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is being questioned by the CBI, the party’s Delhi convenor Gopal Rai has called for an emergency meeting at the party office in the national capital, media reports said.
Stray bullet kills Indian national in violence-hit Sudan
Apr 16, 2023, at 11:13 pm
New Delhi/Khartoum: An Indian citizen lost his life when he was hit by a stray bullet in Khartoum amid clashes between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday expressed grief over the death and said the Indian Embassy is making all efforts to extend assistance to the family.
Disgruntled ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar resigns as BJP MLA
Apr 16, 2023, at 11:04 pm
Sirsi/UNI: Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Sunday quit as a BJP MLA but retained his primary membership of the party.
Shooters confess they killed Atiq, Ashraf to make a mark in the underworld: Report
Apr 16, 2023, at 10:22 pm
Prayagraj: The three shooters, who killed Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed on Saturday night, have been identified as Lovelesh Tiwari, Sunny Singh and Arun Maurya.
16 dead as huge fire erupts in residential building in Dubai
Apr 16, 2023, at 09:59 pm
Dubai: At least sixteen people died and nine sustained injuries as a massive fire engulfed the fourth floor of a residential building in Dubai, media reports said.
Apr 16, 2023, at 09:55 pm
Prayagraj: Internet services were suspended on Sunday to prevent rumours and any untoward incident after Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead by three assailants posing as media persons on Saturday night.
Apr 16, 2023, at 07:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday announced a holiday in all government schools, colleges and universities for the entire next week in the wake of the scorching temperature in the state.
'Will give answers with honesty as I didn’t do anything wrong': Arvind Kejriwal
Apr 16, 2023, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he will answer the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s questions with all honesty ahead of his visit to the central agency's office.
Atiq killing: Criminals must be punished under 'law of land', says Congress
Apr 16, 2023, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The Congress on Sunday took a swipe at the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh over the firing incident in Prayagraj saying criminals should be given the harshest punishment, but it should be under the law of the land.
25 killed, 183 injured in armed clashes in Sudan: Reports
Apr 16, 2023, at 02:10 pm
Khartoum/UNI: At least 25 people were killed and 183 others were injured during clashes between the Sudanese national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Reuters reported, citing the Sudanese Doctors' Union.
Arvind Kejriwal to appear at CBI office for questioning in liquor policy case today
Apr 16, 2023, at 01:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will appear at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office on Sunday for questioning over alleged corruption in the capital's now-scrapped liquor policy that led to the arrest of his deputy Manish Sisodia in February.
UP: Ghulam Hasan, who was killed with Asad Ahmed, buried
Apr 16, 2023, at 08:13 am
Prayagraj/UNI: Ghulam Hasan, one of the shooters involved in the Umesh Pal murder case and who was killed in an encounter by the Special Task Force, was buried in the a graveyard at Mehndori in Shivkuti area on Prayagraj on Saturday.
Apr 16, 2023, at 07:16 am
Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called a meeting with senior officials of the state police, including the Director General of Police (DGP) and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), after the shocking on camera killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj by unidentified attackers despite police security.
Lovlina Borgohain plans to establish foundation to combat doping in sports
Apr 16, 2023, at 06:41 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain unveiled her plans to establish a foundation that will focus on educating young athletes on several topics including the dangers of doping.
UP: Atiq, brother shot dead in Prayagraj; Yogi Adityanath calls emergency meeting
Apr 16, 2023, at 06:19 am
Prayagraj/UNI: Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother and former MLA Ashraf were shot dead by unidentified assailants while they were being taken to the Colvin hospital for a regular check-up in police custody on Saturday night, police sources said here.
Denying me ticket will cost 20-25 seats, says disgruntled Karnataka BJP leader Shettar quoting BSY
Apr 16, 2023, at 05:44 am
Bengaluru/Hubballi: Quoting Karnataka BJP strongman BS Yediyurappa, disgruntled BJP leader and former CM Jagadish Shettar on Saturday said denying him a ticket will cost at least 20 to 25 constituencies in North Karnataka.
Arunachal children left in awe by Indian Army's warm hospitality at Mechuka heights
Apr 16, 2023, at 04:53 am
Guwahati/IBNS: 198 school children from 21 districts across Arunachal Pradesh were treated to a day of adventure sports, learning, and exposure to the breathtaking beauty of Mechuka height, located in the country's frontier which offered a rare glimpse into the life of Indian Army soldiers.
Apr 16, 2023, at 04:51 am
Bhiwandi (Maharashtra): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was on Saturday exempted from appearing in a 2014 criminal defamation case after a Magistrate Court in Bhiwandi granted him a permanent exemption, media reports said.
Natural farming practices on the rise in Nagaland
Apr 16, 2023, at 04:44 am
Medziphema/Nagaland: Nagaland is embracing organic and natural farming to promote sustainable agriculture and preserve the environment, said Dr BN Tripathi, Indian Council of Agricultural Reaearch at the North East Sustainability Conclave.