Former Goa Minister Rohan Khaunte to join BJP
Dec 16, 2021, at 10:30 pm
Panaji/UNI: Former Goa Minister Rohan Khaunte on Thursday said that he would join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Dec 17.
Goa: Former minister Alina Saldana resigns as MLA, likely to quit BJP
Dec 16, 2021, at 10:27 pm
Panaji/UNI: Former Goa Minister Alina Saldana resigned as an MLA here on Thursday.
Supreme Court lifts ban on bull race
Dec 16, 2021, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the four-year ban on bull race in Maharashtra on the same conditions and regulations as mentioned in the amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
PM Modi pushes for natural farming, urges states to make it mass movement
Dec 16, 2021, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In a major push to natural farming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged state governments to make the farming method a mass movement and called for at least one village in each Panchayat adopting it.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Rahul Gandhi demands sacking of Ajay Mishra in Parliament
Dec 16, 2021, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Lok Sabha was adjourned within minutes of meeting on Thursday as the opposition demanded the sacking of Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra and a discussion on the killings at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh on Oct 3.
Jolt for Bombay HC judge who ruled 'skin-to-skin contact' necessary for POCSO offences
Dec 16, 2021, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Justice Pushpa V Ganediwala, the Bombay High Court judge who passed the controversial "skin-to-skin contact" judgment in the case of a minor's sexual assault, will not be made a permanent judge, according to media reports.
Sheena Bora still alive: Indrani Mukerjea writes to CBI seeking fresh investigations
Dec 16, 2021, at 09:01 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: In a bizarre twist to the 2012 Sheena Bora murder case, prime accused Indrani Mukerjea has written to the CBI asking to re-investigate the alleged crime, claiming that Bora is still alive, media reports said.
Supreme Court satisfied over anti-pollution steps in Delhi
Dec 16, 2021, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed satisfaction regarding the steps taken by the Centre and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reduce pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Speculations of Harbhajan joining Congress as Navjot Sidhu shares picture with former cricketer
Dec 16, 2021, at 06:24 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday shared a picture with former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Twitter, indicating that the spin bowler may join the grand old party ahead of the assembly elections.
Parliament: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Chairman stalls Opposition protests
Dec 16, 2021, at 06:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Rajya Sabha was on Thursday adjourned till 2 pm after Opposition members began shouting to be heard and House Chairman Venkaiah Naidu abruptly adjourned the proceedings.
Union Cabinet clears proposal to raise minimum age of women for marriage from 18 to 21
Dec 16, 2021, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet on Thursday cleared a proposal to raise the minimum age of women for marriage from 18 to 21, media reports said.
Kashmir: Two militants killed in Kulgam encounter
Dec 16, 2021, at 04:46 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Two unidentified militants were killed in an overnight encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said here on Thursday.
India, people of Bangladesh fought together and defeated oppressive forces: PM Modi on Vijay Diwas
Dec 16, 2021, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind in Dhaka to attend the country’s 50th Victory Day celebrations as Guest of Honour is of special significance to every Indian, and recalled the great valour and sacrifice by the "Muktijoddhas" and the bravehearts of the Indian armed forces in the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.
Decision on reopening Delhi schools by Friday: Pollution panel
Dec 16, 2021, at 05:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A decision on the reopening of schools and lifting of construction ban in Delhi will be taken on or before Dec 17, the pollution panel has said.
Kashmir: JKYF distributes relief kits among fire affected people in Gurez
Dec 16, 2021, at 03:24 am
Srinagar/IBNS: J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) distributed relief kits among 70 people that were recently affected by a blaze at Kilshey Tetri village of Tulail, Gurez area, Bandipora district.
Kashmir: DC Srinagar chairs DLIC meet
Dec 16, 2021, at 03:12 am
Srinagar/IBNS: A meeting of District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) was held under the Chairmanship of the District Development Commissioner (DDC), Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Wednesday.
Centre announces new voting reforms, allows Aadhaar cards as voter ids
Dec 16, 2021, at 02:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Wednesday announced key amendments to bring reforms to the electoral process based on the Election Commission's recommendations.
Indian Prez Ram Nath Kovind pays floral tribute to martyrs of Liberation War of Bangladesh
Dec 16, 2021, at 12:12 am
Dhaka: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday met Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina during his trip to the neighbouring nation when the two leaders discussed several issues of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation.
Dec 16, 2021, at 12:09 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Homage and Reception Ceremony of Swarnim Vijay Mashaals at National War Memorial on Dec 16 at around 10:30 AM.
GRSE celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Dec 15, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: To commemorate India@75 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) has commenced a seven-day public exhibition showcasing its decades of legacy in shipbuilding, current and futuristic products at Science City here from Dec 13-19.
One villager hurt as NSCN (IM) militants open fire along Assam-Manipur border
Dec 15, 2021, at 10:36 pm
Guwahati: One civilian was injured when suspected NSCN (IM) militants opened fire on a group for not accepting their demands in Assam’s Cachar district along Assam-Manipur border on Tuesday.
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in Dhaka for three-day visit to Bangladesh
Dec 15, 2021, at 08:02 pm
Dhaka: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday arrived in Dhaka for his three-day state visit to attend the celebrations marking the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s victory in its Liberations War and the closing of Mujib year.
Raj Kundra gets Supreme Court shield from arrest in porn case
Dec 15, 2021, at 07:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted four weeks' protection from arrest to businessman Raj Kundra in connection with one of many cases related to an alleged shooting and streaming pornographic content, media reports said.
Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of Tamil Nadu chopper crash, succumbs to injuries
Dec 15, 2021, at 06:49 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Varun Singh, who was injured in the Dec 8 Tamil Nadu chopper crash involving Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital here on Wednesday.
Chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh dies in hospital
Dec 15, 2021, at 06:30 pm
Group Captain Varun Singh, who was injured on Dec 8 chopper crash, died at a hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Rahul Gandhi demands sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra
Dec 15, 2021, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Upping the ante in the Lakhimpur Kheri issue, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated his demand of sacking Union Minister Ajay Mishra whose son Ashish Mishra is accused of conspiring to kill protesting farmers, media reports said.
Air quality in Delhi-NCR continue to remain in 'very poor' category
Dec 15, 2021, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The air quality in Delhi and NCR continued to remain in the “very poor” category on Wednesday, as the Air quality Index (AQI) stood at 354, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Nagaland killings: Assam Congress joins chorus for AFSPA repeal
Dec 15, 2021, at 05:15 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Along with other civil society groups, organisations, tribal bodies, political parties of Nagaland and other states of North East India, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has also demanded the repealing of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 from the North Eastern region.
Double engine of BJP has collided: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
Dec 15, 2021, at 03:41 pm
Jaunpur/UNI: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the double engine BJP government has completely failed in Uttar Pradesh and now the people want change and that will certainly happen.
India-US participate in Consular Dialogue
Dec 15, 2021, at 03:04 pm
New Delhi: Indian and U.S. delegations met in New Delhi for the annual bilateral Consular Dialogue on Dec 13.