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Abhishek Banerjee in Tripura today in outreach campaign amid TMC-BJP conflict

Aug 02, 2021, at 04:43 pm

Kolkata/Agartala/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee will be in Tripura Monday as a part of his party's outreach to the northeastern state, which is presently ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Jammu and Kashmir: 4 drones spotted in bordering district of Samba

Aug 02, 2021, at 02:43 pm

Jammu/UNI: Alert was sounded late Sunday night after four drones were spotted at separate locations in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Assam CM directs police to withdraw FIR against Mizoram MP Vanlalvena

Aug 02, 2021, at 02:27 pm

Guwahati: Amid the ongoing tension along Assam-Mizoram border, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma directed the state police to withdraw FIR against Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena as a ‘goodwill gesture’.

Jammu and Kashmir: DDC Srinagar reviews progress of Ring Road Project

Aug 02, 2021, at 04:57 am

Srinagar: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad AijazAsad today chaired a meeting of Officers convened here to review the progress of ongoing developmental projects in Srinagar district including works on Ring Road project and Lasjan (Athwajan) grade separator.

Jammu and Kashmir: District Admin Srinagar organises maiden Sports Conclave in downtown

Aug 02, 2021, at 04:55 am

Srinagar: In a move to boost the morale of budding sports talent in Shaher-e-Khaas, the District Administration Srinagar conducted first ever DownTown Sports Conclave at MPML Higher Secondary School here.

Congress was 'James Bond of spying' when in power : Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Aug 02, 2021, at 02:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Slamming Congress for disrupting the monsoon session of parliament  over Pegasus snooping allegations, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said Congress was "James Bond of spying" when it was in power and now it is wasting parliament's time over a fake and fabricated issue.

Jammu Kashmir: No passport clearance, no govt jobs for anti-nationals, stone pelters

Aug 02, 2021, at 12:19 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued an order stating there will be no security clearance for those involved in disturbing law and order, stone pelting and other offences prejudicial to the security of the state for passport verification and availing government schemes and services.

I will be very happy if my arrest can resolve Assam-Mizoram border dispute: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Aug 01, 2021, at 11:15 pm

Guwahati: Amidst Assam-Mizoram boundary row, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said he will be very happy if his arrest will resolve the Assam-Mizoram border dispute.

Jammu and Kashmir: Son of Nigeenpora rickshaw-puller qualifies IES

Aug 01, 2021, at 10:36 pm

Srinagar: Nigeenpora village in Kulgam's Kund valley has been in festive mood since Friday evening.

India assumes presidency of UNSC for month of Aug

Aug 01, 2021, at 08:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India assumed the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August.

Border dispute with Assam will be solved amicably: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga

Aug 01, 2021, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Sunday said the border dispute with Assam will be solved amicably following a telephonic discussion with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his Assamese counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma.

'Met renowned actor': J&K guv Manoj Sinha tweets after meeting Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao

Aug 01, 2021, at 05:47 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday met actor Aamir Khan and filmmaker Kiran Rao and discussed the new film policy of the state which will be rolled out soon.

Pegasus: Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking probe on snooping row on Thursday

Aug 01, 2021, at 03:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear petitions seeking a special investigation into the Pegasus scandal involving allegations of snooping on opposition politicians, journalists and others by the Israeli spyware.

'Not joining any other political party': Babul Supriyo rebuffs speculations after editing Facebook post

Aug 01, 2021, at 07:58 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Union Minister and BJP MP Babul Supriyo on Saturday evening triggered speculations about his political plans when he edited his Facebook post declaring his exit from politics.

Jammu Kashmir: Two terrorists chargesheeted in Pulwama attack killed in encounter

Aug 01, 2021, at 07:15 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The two top Jaish terrorists who were gunned down during an encounter in J&K on Saturday were involved in the 2019's Pulwama attack on security forces, Kashmir Zone Police said.

CBI to investigate the murder case of Jharkhand judge

Aug 01, 2021, at 06:07 am

Ranchi/IBNS: The Jharkhand government has decided to transfer the probe of the case relating to the murder of a judge in Dhanbad to CBI.  

Rajiv Ranjan Singh appointed new JD (U) chief

Aug 01, 2021, at 04:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Senior Janata Dal-United MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh has replaced RCP Singh, who was recently included in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet, as the party chief, according to media reports.

Rs 133 crore lost due to govt-opposition deadlock in parliament : Report

Aug 01, 2021, at 03:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Parliament disruptions in the monsoon session resulted in a loss of taxpayer's money amounting to Rs 133 crore as the impasse between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration and the opposition over the Pegasus snooping scandal continued, according to media reports.

Traffic diverted after chunk of road caves in near IIT Delhi

Aug 01, 2021, at 02:49 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A solid chunk of road caved in south Delhi under IIT flyover on Saturday causing traffic disruptions.

Alvida: BJP MP, former Union Minister Babul Supriyo hints at quitting politics in his latest Facebook post

Jul 31, 2021, at 11:31 pm

Kolkata: Former Union Minister and BJP MP Babul Supriyo on Saturday announced his decision that he might quit politics.

Assam-Nagaland border row: Both states decide on withdrawal of security personnel within 24 hours

Jul 31, 2021, at 10:47 pm

Guwahati: With a view to de-escalating the tense situation prevailing in two locations in the Dessoi Valley reserved forest and Tsurangkong valley along Assam-Nagaland border due to stand off between the armed police forces of Assam and Nagaland, both states have decided to simultaneous withdrawal of security personnel from their present locations within 24 hours.

Triple Talaq: India to observe “Muslim Women Rights Day” tomorrow

Jul 31, 2021, at 10:39 pm

New Delhi: “Muslim Women Rights Day” will be observed across the country on Sunday to celebrate the enactment of the law against Triple Talaq.

Punjab: BSF guns down two Pakistani intruders

Jul 31, 2021, at 09:18 pm

Jalandhar/UNI: Alert Border Security Force (BSF) jawans shot dead two Pakistani intruders in the area of responsibility of 103 Bn BSF in Ferozepur sector on Friday night.

Jammu and Kashmir: Suspected drone activity in Samba’s Bari Brahmana

Jul 31, 2021, at 09:15 pm

Jammu/UNI: A suspected drone activity was spotted on Saturday following which the traffic was briefly suspended in the Bari Brahmana area of Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir: Top JeM commander among 2 militants killed in Pulwama encounter

Jul 31, 2021, at 07:24 pm

Srinagar/UNI: A top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander and IED expert was among two militants killed in an encounter that ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the south Kashmir district of Pulwama.

Case filed against Himanta Biswa Sarma over Assam-Mizoram border clash

Jul 31, 2021, at 06:17 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Mizoram has filed a case against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his top officials over the deadly border clash between the two states that occurred last Monday.

'Cadre' Mamata drafts in Congress with other Opposition to challenge BJP in 2024

Jul 31, 2021, at 04:19 pm

Trashing her pre-2019 dream to build a federal front to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi politically, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who runs powerful regional satrap Trinamool Congress (TMC), preferred to keep herself low profile in her recently-concluded Delhi trip, where she met a number of Congress leaders besides two regional politicians with an aim to oust the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2024 General Elections.

Jammu and Kashmir: IED found on Rajouri-Poonch highway, traffic suspended

Jul 31, 2021, at 03:49 pm

Jammu/UNI: Panic gripped the bordering belt after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found on Saturday morning along Rajouri-Poonch highway in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Pulwama

Jul 31, 2021, at 02:32 pm

Srinagar/UNI: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces on Saturday in south Kashmir district of Pulwama.

India and China to hold 12th round of military talks on Ladakh row tomorrow: Report

Jul 31, 2021, at 04:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian and Chinese commanders will meet for the 12th round of military talks in the Ladakh sector on Saturday in connection with border tensions that started nearly 14 months ago.