B2V3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visits Khonmoh, takes part in 'Awami Muhim'
Sep 18, 2020, at 02:13 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said the administration will ensure that basic amenities are provided across the Union Territory in the next two years.
Prime Minister Modi to dedicate Kosi Rail Mega Bridge to nation today
Sep 18, 2020, at 01:42 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shall dedicate to the nation the historic Kosi Rail Mega bridge to the Nation through video-conference at 12 noon on on Friday.
Fashion designer Sharbari Datta found dead in Kolkata residence
Sep 18, 2020, at 08:04 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Fashion designer Sharbari Datta, who reinvented Indian ethnic menswear fusing tradition with bright colours and intricate embroidery works, passed away in Kolkata on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, according to sources. She was found dead in the bathroom, initial reports said.
Newly elected BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka succumbs to Covid-19
Sep 18, 2020, at 07:52 am
Bengalauru/IBNS: Newly elected BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka Ashok Gasti, who was undergoing treatment at the Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru for Covid-19, died late Thursday night. He was 55-years-old.
Pulwama-style attack averted near J&K highway, 52 kg explosives found: Indian Army
Sep 18, 2020, at 05:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Army on Thursday stated that a massive Pulwama-style attack has been averted with the discovery of 52 kilograms of explosives at a spot very close to the Jammu and Kashmir highway.
Attorney General turns down contempt case against journalist Rajdeep Sardesai
Sep 18, 2020, at 05:19 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Attorney General KK Venugopal on Thursday rejected request to prosecute television journalist Rajdeep Sardesai for contempt over his tweets that were accused of criticising a Supreme Court ruling.
India says National Cyber Security Coordinator will probe reports of snooping by Chinese firm
Sep 18, 2020, at 04:40 am
New Delhi: The Indian government has constituted an expert committee under the National Cyber Security Coordinator to investigate the reports of surveillance of Indians, including top political leaders, by Chinese firm Zhenhua Data, the External Affairs Ministry of India said on Thursday.
Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigns from Modi Cabinet over bills for farmers
Sep 18, 2020, at 03:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Akali Dal's Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigned from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet on Thursday over the Centre's take on farm sector bills.
Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS, may attend Parliament's Monsoon Session
Sep 18, 2020, at 02:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah was on Thursday discharged from Delhi's All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital, four days after he was re-admitted for a check-up after recovering from the deadly coronavirus.
Ramesh Pokhriyal plants trees with children on PM Modi's birthday
Sep 18, 2020, at 01:32 am
New Delhi/UNI: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday, saying it is a privilege to have the opportunity to serve Mother India under the leadership of one who have spent their life working for a strong, safe, self-reliant India.
Rakul Preet Singh files plea in Delhi HC to stop media reports linking her to drug case
Sep 18, 2020, at 12:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian actress Rakul Preet Singh has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court to stop the media reports linking her to the drug case in which Bollywood star Rhea Chakraborty has been arrested, media reports said.
Kashmir: Security forces burst teargas shells to disperse demonstrators in Srinagar
Sep 17, 2020, at 11:28 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The security forces on Thursday resorted to lathi charge and burst teargas shells to disperse slogan shouting demonstrators at Batamaloo area in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, where three militants were killed in an encounter.
Take up digital media first: Centre tells Supreme Court over guidelines for electronics media
Sep 17, 2020, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government on Thursday told the topmost level of the country's judiciary to look into digital media first before formulating guidelines for the electronics media, media reports said.
Militant hideout busted in Kashmir's Pulwama, explosives recovered
Sep 17, 2020, at 09:48 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Security forces on Thursday busted a militant hideout and a huge quantity of explosives in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, a police spokesman said here.
Massive fire at saw mills in Nagpur
Sep 17, 2020, at 09:35 pm
Nagpur/UNI: A massive fire broke out at four saw mills and one door making unit at Lakadganj area here on Thursday.
Body of PoK resident retrieved from no man’s land in Uri sector in J&K
Sep 17, 2020, at 08:57 pm
Baramulla/UNI: Body of a Pakistani-occupied Kashmir (PoK) intruder. killed after he infiltrated into this side, was recovered from “No Man’s Land” in Uri sector in this north Kashmir district, official sources said.
Shiv Sena opposes privatization of Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Sep 17, 2020, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Shiv Sena on Thursday opposed the government’s move to privatise the Jawaharlal Nehru Port saying it would dent the country’s exchequer.
China disregards bilateral agreements: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Ladakh standoff
Sep 17, 2020, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said China disregards bilateral agreements while speaking on the ongoing border standoff between the two Asian giants in Ladakh, media reports said.
Sep 17, 2020, at 06:44 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh on Thursday said that Pakistan agencies are hatching conspiracies in Karachi to revive old Al-Badr outfit and create new militant groups in Jammu and Kashmir for fomenting trouble.
Kashmir: Three militants killed, CRPF officer injured in Srinagar encounter
Sep 17, 2020, at 06:35 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Three local militants were killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was injured in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir summer capital, Srinagar on Thursday.
Kangana Ranaut wishes 'India's most-loved PM' Narendra Modi on 70th birthday
Sep 17, 2020, at 06:05 pm
Manali/IBNS: Indian actress Kangana Ranaut has called Narendra Modi the "most-loved Prime Minister" of the country, as the latter turned 70 on Thursday.
Narendra Modi turns 70, wishes pour in from across the world for India's PM
Sep 17, 2020, at 05:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Wishes from across the world poured in for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turned 70 on Thursday.
Tata Projects bags new Parliament building project
Sep 17, 2020, at 06:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Tata Projects Ltd on Wednesday emerged as the lowest bidder to construct the new Parliament complex, media reports said.
IMA slams govt for not keeping tab on corona mortality of doctors, health workers
Sep 17, 2020, at 05:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the top body of medical practitioners in the country, on Wednesday slammed the government for not maintaining the statistics of total number of doctors and health care workers infected by Covid-19 and the tally of how many of them sacrificed their life due to the pandemic.
Modi Govt with Indian Army or China? Rahul Gandhi's latest jibe at Centre
Sep 17, 2020, at 05:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In his latest jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday tweeted a 'chronology' of events related to the issue of India-China and asked if the central government is with the Indian army or supporting Beijing.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tests positive for Covid-19
Sep 17, 2020, at 04:34 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Nitish Gadkari on Wednesday evening informed that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus following which he isolated himself.
Intelligence sources claim Alibaba servers in India are stealing data of Indian users: Reports
Sep 17, 2020, at 03:15 am
New Delhi: As many as 72 servers, which are based in India, are allegedly sending data of Indian users to China, media reports said.
Restrictions imposed in Assam ahead of Mahalaya, Vishwakarma Puja
Sep 17, 2020, at 01:40 am
Guwahati/UNI: In view of Vishwakarma Puja and Mahalaya on Thursday, which sets the stage for the Durga Puja festivities in Assam, strict regulations and guidelines have been issued by district administrations to ensure that the festive spirit does not override the COVID 19 safety protocols.
Sep 17, 2020, at 01:33 am
Srinagar: Department of education and revenue on Tuesday organized a mega camp for all the educational zones of the central Kashmir’s district Ganderbal region in which income certificates were issued to scores of eligible candidates and students under the government’s ongoing Jan Abhiyan Yojna.
Jammu and Kashmir: Advisor Baseer Khan inaugurates nursery
Sep 17, 2020, at 01:24 am
Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan today inaugurated a Hi-Tech Floriculture Nursery and sale center at Pologround Srinagar.