Assam to hand over land to Centre by May 10 for modernisation and expansion of existing airports
Apr 13, 2022, at 06:02 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that, for modernisation and expansion of the existing airports in Assam, the state government will handover required plots of land to the Civil Aviation Department by May 10.
Bengal rape incident: JP Nadda forms 5-member BJP fact finding team to visit Hanskhali
Apr 13, 2022, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday formed a five-member fact finding committee to visit Hanskhali in West Bengal's Nadia district, where a minor was allegedly raped by a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader's son.
EAM Jaishankar discusses boosting economic ties with US Commerce Secretary, USTR official
Apr 13, 2022, at 05:01 pm
Washington/New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with the US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss the bilateral economic partnership.
Canada: Toronto Police arrest suspected killer of Indian student
Apr 13, 2022, at 03:11 pm
Toronto/IBNS: The Toronto Police on Tuesday said a 39-year-old man, who is believed to be the key suspect in the killing of an Indian student Kartik Vasudev in Canada, has been arrested.
BJP wins 33 out of 36 seats in UP Legislative Council poll
Apr 13, 2022, at 07:08 am
Lucknow/UNI: Bharatiya Janata Party won 33 out of 36 seats of local body constituencies of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council polls as per the results declared by the Election Commission after counting for the 27 seats on Tuesday.
Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe in Hanskhali rape case
Apr 13, 2022, at 05:47 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged gang-rape and death of a minor girl at Hanskhali in West Bengal's Nadia district, media reports said.
Apr 13, 2022, at 05:11 am
Islamabad/New Delhi/IBNS: Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday returned PM Narendra Modi's greetings on his selection as the country's leader, mentioning its "sacrifices" in fighting terrorism and that disputes over Jammu and Kashmir should be settled peacefully.
Apr 13, 2022, at 03:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday condemned the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl at Hanskhali in Nadia district of West Bengal who later died, assuring the victim's family that the “full extent of the law will be implemented” to punish the culprits contradicting her party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remark on the same.
Mamata Banerjee doesn't deserve to be CM if she is so insensitive about rape: Nirbhaya's mother
Apr 13, 2022, at 02:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The mother of 2012 Delhi gangrape victim Nirbhaya has slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for being "insensitive" towards an incident where a minor was allegedly violated by a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader's son at Hanskhali in Nadia district of the state, media reports said.
Apr 13, 2022, at 02:32 am
New Delhi: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched an indigenous Onboard Driver Assistance and Warning System – ODAWS, Bus Signal Priority System and Common SMart iot Connectiv (CoSMiC) software.
Delhi Govt issues new green helpline to involve citizens in tree plantation
Apr 13, 2022, at 01:06 am
New Delhi/UNI: In a bid to encourage the citizens to take up tree plantations, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday announced a new green helpline number that will help the residents of the national capital in participating mega tree plantation drive.
Bagdogra airport closes till Apr 25 for maintenance
Apr 12, 2022, at 10:02 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bagdogra airport has been closed from Monday for a period of 15 days till April 25 for thorough maintenance of the runway which has suffered damages and led to temporary closures on many occasions in the last few weeks, media reports said.
Gujarat: PM Modi inaugurates hostel and education complex of Shri Annapurnadham Trust at Adalaj
Apr 12, 2022, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the hostel and education complex of Shri Annapurnadham Trust at Adalaj, Gujarat today via video conferencing.
Deoghar ropeway accident: Rescue op concludes, 3 die
Apr 12, 2022, at 09:39 pm
Deoghar: Three persons, including two women, died while 46 others were rescued post the ropeway accident which took place in the Trikut Hills of Jharkhand's Deoghar district on Sunday evening.
Relief for Hardik Patel as SC stays conviction in riot case
Apr 12, 2022, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the conviction of Gujarat Congress working president and Patidar leader Hardik Patel in the Mehsana rioting case of 2015.
Andhra Pradesh: 5 killed as Konark Express run over them between Sigadam and Chipurupalli station
Apr 12, 2022, at 05:39 pm
Bhubaneswar/UNI: In a tragic incident five people were killed and one shifted to hospital with critical injuries after the 11020 Bhubaneswar – CST Mumbai Konark express ran over them in the mid-section of the Visakhapatnam- Palasa mainlines between Sigadam and Chipurupalli Stations late Monday night.
Bengal: Voting in Asansol and Ballygunge assembly constituencies underway
Apr 12, 2022, at 05:01 pm
Kolkata/UNI: By-election to West Bengal's Asansol Parliament seat in Bardhaman district and Ballygunge assembly seat in the city is underway on Tuesday peacefully so far and an estimated 8 percent voters have cast their franchise in the first two hours, official sources said.
Indian Navy's P8I Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft arrives in Australia
Apr 12, 2022, at 03:33 pm
New Delhi/Darwin: A P8I Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft of the Indian Navy have arrived at Darwin, Australia.
We call for increased investments by US defence companies in India: Rajnath Singh
Apr 12, 2022, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajanth Singh on Monday said India desires to take the partnership with the US towards co-development and co-production with American companies.
Ready to enter politics if people want: Robert Vadra
Apr 12, 2022, at 07:15 am
Indore/IBNS: Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra has said he is ready to enter politics if people want.
India designates JeM's Mohiuddin Aurangzeb involved in Pulwama attack on its terrorist list
Apr 12, 2022, at 06:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Monday designated Jaish-e-Mohammed's Mohiuddin Aurangzeb, involved in the Pulwama terror attack, as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Apr 12, 2022, at 05:01 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A class-9 girl died after being allegedly gang-raped in the birthday party of a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader's son in West Bengal, triggering an outrage after she was 'forcibly cremated' without autopsy even as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee waded into the row suggesting that the girl could be in a relationship with the accused.
'India desires peace in a region free of terror': Modi congratulates new Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif
Apr 12, 2022, at 04:27 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on being elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile HELINA successfully flight tested
Apr 12, 2022, at 04:06 am
New Delhi: Indigenously developed helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight tested on Saturday at high-altitude ranges as part of user validation trials, the Defence Ministry said.
Apr 12, 2022, at 03:33 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden on the Ukraine crisis and emphasised the role of India in resolving the conflict adding that he hopes that the "ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine will pave the way for peace".
UP man kills self alleging boss asked him to 'send wife for a night'
Apr 12, 2022, at 03:06 am
Lucknow/IBNS: An employee of the Uttar Pradesh power department committed suicide allegedly after a senior official asked him to "send his wife for a night" if he wanted a transfer, media reports said.
At least 2 dead in cable car accident in Jharkhand's Deoghar, rescue ops continue
Apr 12, 2022, at 01:58 am
Deoghar (Jharkhand)/IBNS: At least two people died and ten others were still trapped after the ropeway accident took place in the Trikut Hills of Jharkhand's Deoghar district, officials said on Monday.
Amarnath yatra pilgrimage will be historic this year: I&B Ministry
Apr 12, 2022, at 01:17 am
Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir are likely to witness a record number of eight lakh Amarnath yatris (pilgrims) this year and all foolproof security arrangements has been put in place for the safety of the devotees, Secretary to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Apurva Chand, said here on Monday.
Apr 11, 2022, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi/Samba: A high-level Central team comprising of senior officers of the Government of India, led by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Monday visited the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally to b held on Apr 24 at Palli Panchayat, Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jharkhand: Woman dies, 36 still trapped in Deoghar ropeway accident
Apr 11, 2022, at 10:15 pm
Deoghar: A woman died while 36 others are still trapped following a ropeway accident on the Trikut Hills of Jharkhand's Deoghar district, officials said on Monday.