After Bihar and Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh promises free vaccine amid growing controversy
Oct 23, 2020, at 05:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After Bihar and Tamil Nadu, the Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday too joined the bandwagon of promising free Covid-19 vaccines for the poor people of the state amid widespread criticisms for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which has been targeted by the opposition for using a life-saving vaccine to get political mileage.
19.40 lakh Indians repatriated through Vande Bharat Mission: MEA
Oct 23, 2020, at 05:08 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As on Thursday, 19.40 lakh of Indian nationals have been repatriated through different mode of Vande Bharat Mission, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
India to host third 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with US on Oct 27
Oct 23, 2020, at 04:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India would be hosting the third India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Oct 27 in presence of US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper during their two-day visit to the Asian country.
India, China remain engaged through diplomatic discussions in solving LAC disputes: MEA
Oct 23, 2020, at 03:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday said it continues to remain engaged with the Chinese side through diplomatic discussions and military channels to peacefully resolve the issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between the two countries.
Pakistan forces continuously engage in unprovoked ceasefire violations along LoC: India
Oct 23, 2020, at 02:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Pakistan forces have continued to engage in unprovoked ceasefire violations, often from civilian areas, to support infiltration of terrorists across the LoC, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement
Compelling reason behind Eknath Khadse's decision to quit BJP: Sanjay Raut
Oct 23, 2020, at 01:26 am
Mumbai/UNI: Reacting to senior Maharashtra leader Eknath Khadse's decision to quit the BJP and announcement to join NCP, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said on Thursday that there must be a compelling reason behind his decision.
Oct 23, 2020, at 01:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The government on Thursday told social media giant Twitter Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were "integral and inalienable parts of India governed by the Constitution of India" after location settings showed Leh as part of China, reported the media.
EPS announces free Covid-19 vaccine in poll-bound Tamil Nadu amid row over Bihar BJP's promise
Oct 22, 2020, at 11:24 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has promised free Covid-19 vaccines for people in Bihar in its poll manifesto, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami, who will face elections next year, on Thursday made a similar pledge triggering a widespread controversy.
Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi tests Covid-19 positive, hospitalised
Oct 22, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Patna/IBNS: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi on Thursday said he was hospitalised after testing positive for Novel Coronavirus.
Oct 22, 2020, at 10:28 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for apple procurement in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for the current season also i.e. 2020-21 on the same terms and condition as was done in J&K during last season.
EVM used for first time to conduct Leh Autonomous Hills Development Council polls
Oct 22, 2020, at 10:16 pm
Leh: The polling for the Leh Autonomous Hills Development Council (LAHDC) election is being held through Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) for the first time on Thursday.
Jammu and Kashmir: After months of lockdown, Shri Pratap Singh library reopens
Oct 22, 2020, at 10:05 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is slowly limping back to normal time as the government in the Union Territory has now allowed the opening of the Shri Pratap Singh library, promising to benefit students and scholars.
Visa restrictions eased: Foreigners, OCI card holders can enter India
Oct 22, 2020, at 09:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The government on Thursday eased the visa restrictions imposed in view of Covid-19 pandemic, allowing Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders and foreigners to visit India for any purpose, except for tourism.
BJP promises 19 lakh jobs, free Covid-19 vaccines in Bihar poll manifesto
Oct 22, 2020, at 07:46 pm
Patna/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised 19 lakh jobs, nine lakh more than what has been promised by the rival Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and free Covid-19 vaccines in the manifesto for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate October 22 as Horror Day: Sajjad Raja
Oct 22, 2020, at 07:30 pm
Leeds: Gilgit-Baltistan leader and activist Sajjad Raja on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir will be commemorating October 22 as the “Horror Day” as a protest against Pakistan’s occupation.
'Durga Puja festival of unity': PM Modi in address to poll-bound West Bengal
Oct 22, 2020, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: In his outreach to the Bengali community (mostly) in poll-bound West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually addressed around 10 crore people of the state on the occasion of Durga Puja, besides inaugurating a puja pandal at EZCC in Kolkata's Salt Lake area.
Black Day: Three books unveil Pakistan's brutal invasion of Kashmir
Oct 22, 2020, at 05:09 pm
As India observes Oct 22 as Kashmir's 'Black Day', several books on the brutal invasion by Pakistan show the role played by Islamic nation in starting the conflict back in 1947 by unleashing unspeakable horrors on the peace-loving people of the region.
Maharashtra government withdraws general consent to CBI in probing cases
Oct 22, 2020, at 04:50 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra on Thursday withdrew the general consent extended to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe cases in the state.
Oct 22, 2020, at 06:50 am
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed yet another episode of history making as locals for the first time put up hoardings in different areas of summer capital Srinagar to commemorate the ‘Black Day’ (Oct 22, 1947) of the region, marked by the brutal invasion by Pakistan over seven decades ago and the mindless atrocities committed on the people.
PM Modi urges people of Bengal to join his virtual Durga Puja celebration tomorrow
Oct 22, 2020, at 05:26 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the people of Bengal to join him virtually for Durga Puja celebrations on the occasion of Maha Shashti on Thursday.
US provides $5 million to support vulnerable groups in India impacted by Covid-19
Oct 22, 2020, at 04:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As part of the U.S. Government’s support to India’s Covid-19 response, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday announced two new awards totalling $5 million to Catalyst Management Service’s COVID Action Collaborative (CAC) and the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI).
Mike Pompeo to visit Delhi, hold third edition of US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
Oct 22, 2020, at 04:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India will host the third annual US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Oct 27 with Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo travelling to New Delhi during this period.
Kangana Ranaut, sister Rangoli summoned by Mumbai Police in sedition case: Reports
Oct 22, 2020, at 03:28 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police has summoned actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel for questioning in connection with a sedition case.
ECI seeks explanation from Kamal Nath on his 'item' remark
Oct 22, 2020, at 02:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued notice to former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath seeking explanation on his "item" remark against former party colleague and BJP candidate for bypolls Imarti Devi.
GJM supremo Bimal Gurung announces support for Mamata Banerjee in upcoming assembly poll
Oct 22, 2020, at 02:14 am
Kolkata/UNI: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supremo Bimal Gurung on Wednesday announced his support to the Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool Congress in 2021 assembly poll in West Bengal and severed ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying the latter did not help in the creation of Gorkhaland state in Darjeeling district.
Punjab already under President's rule: Shiromani Akali Dal
Oct 22, 2020, at 01:24 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Stating that the Bill passed by the Punjab Vidhan Sabha has thrown the farmers of the state 'completely at the mercy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,' the Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday alleged that the state was already under the President's Rule.
Narendra Modi speaks with Moon Jae-in, reviews global developments
Oct 21, 2020, at 10:56 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi spoke on phone with Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea, earlier on Wednesday.
Former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse quits BJP, set to join NCP
Oct 21, 2020, at 08:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: In a jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its senior leader and former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse on Wednesday quit the saffron party, media reports said.
ED again summons Farooq Abdullah in JKCA scam, NC alleges coercive plot
Oct 21, 2020, at 07:40 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah was on Wednesday again summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi crore Jammu and Kashmir Cricket (JKCA) scam of 2012.
Uttar Pradesh: Prof Ram Gopal Yadav files nominations for biennial RS polls
Oct 21, 2020, at 07:26 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Prof Ram Gopal Yadav filed his nomination papers here on Wednesday for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh for which polling is slated for November 9.