Another Kolkata cop succumbs to Covid-19
Jul 24, 2020, at 07:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police on Friday morning reported its fourth Covid-19 fatality as an Inspector rank officer posted in the city police's traffic department succumbed to Covid-19.
Relief for Sachin Pilot camp as Rajasthan HC asks Speaker to maintain status quo
Jul 24, 2020, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Rajasthan High Court on Friday asked Assembly Speaker CP Joshi to maintain status quo, an order which will not need 19 rebel Congress MLAs including Sachin Pilot to reply to the disqualification notices served to them, media reports said.
Danseuse Amala Shankar passes away at age 101 bringing end to an era
Jul 24, 2020, at 05:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bringing an end to an era of contemporary Indian dance, eminent danseuse and choreographer Amala Shankar passed away on Friday morning in Kolkata, family sources confirmed. She was 101.
Rajasthan HC to pass order on Sachin Pilot camp's pleas challenging disqualification
Jul 24, 2020, at 03:56 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: The Rajasthan High Court on Friday will pass a judgement on whether Assembly Speaker CP Joshi can disqualify 19 rebel MLAs of the ruling party Congress.
Pakistan blocking effective legal remedy to Kulbhushan Jadhav defying ICJ ruling : India
Jul 24, 2020, at 04:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday lashed out at Pakistan for not providing unimpeded consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian national sentenced to death on charges of espionage, blocking legal remedies in violation of the ruling of International Court of Justice.
No layoffs, rationalization of allowances implemented, says Air India amid Covid-19 crisis
Jul 24, 2020, at 04:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: National carrier Air India on Thursday informed that it will not lay off any employee during the crisis period caused as a result of coronavirus pandemic and has implemented some "rationalisation of allowances."
COVID-19: West Bengal sees biggest one-day spike of 2436 cases, 34 more fatalities reported
Jul 24, 2020, at 03:30 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With the highest single-day spike of 2436 infections, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in West Bengal has reached 51757, including 18450 active cases, 1255 deaths and 31656 discharges, reports said on Thursday.
Kolkata: 27-yr-old dental student found hanging in college-hostel, police suspect suicide
Jul 24, 2020, at 02:50 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A 27-year-old second-year PGT-MDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) student of West Bengal government-run Rafi Ahmed Dental College was found hanging in her hostel room inside the college campus in central Kolkata's Moulali area on Thursday afternoon, reports said.
Rajasthan assembly session soon, have majority: Ashok Gehlot
Jul 24, 2020, at 02:35 am
Jaipur/IBNS: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that the state will have its assembly session soon, claiming he has the majority support of Congress MLAs even as his government faces rebellion from former deputy CM Sachin Pilot and his supporters.
1.8 lakh people to fly back to India in the phase 4 of Vande Bharat Mission
Jul 24, 2020, at 02:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Nearly 1.8 lakh people are expected to return to India in the pahse 4 of Vande Bharat Mission, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Thursday.
Himachal HC stops physical hearing after COVID patient allegedly enters premises
Jul 24, 2020, at 01:33 am
Shimla/UNI: The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday stopped hearing the cases physically after a COVID-19 positive patient allegedly entered the court complex, a senior Judicial Officer confirmed.
Eyes on 2021 Bengal polls, Mamata Banerjee brings major reshuffle in TMC
Jul 23, 2020, at 11:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday brought a major reshuffle in her party, in a bid to regain the lost political ground in West Bengal and return to power for the third term in 2021.
Defence Ministry issues formal govt sanction letter for permanent commission to women in Indian Army
Jul 23, 2020, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The ministry of defence has issued the formal Government Sanction Letter for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in the Indian Army, paving the way for empowering Women Officers to shoulder larger roles in the organisation.
Total lockdown imposed in Manipur amid increasing Covid cases
Jul 23, 2020, at 08:54 pm
Imphal/UNI: Manipur government has imposed a total lockdown in the state from 1400 hours today for one week amid rising Covid cases.
Kashmir: Policeman shot dead in Kulgam
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:36 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A constable of Jammu and Kashmir police was shot dead by militants in south Kashmir district of Kulgam late Wednesday night, a police spokesman said.
Gehlot v Pilot case: No stay on HC order by Supreme Court, next hearing on Monday
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a setback for the Ashok Gehlot camp in Rajasthan, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to put a stay on the high court's upcoming order on the disqualification notices served to 19 rebel Congress MLAs by Assembly Speaker CP Joshi.
Kashmir: Woman drug peddler arrested, heroin recovered in Anantnag
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:33 pm
Anantnag/UNI: A woman drug peddler was arrested and heroin recovered by police at Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Thursday.
Strengthening our Northeast will boost India's Act East policy: PM Modi
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Describing North East as 'the gateway to India's relationship with Eastern Asia to build trade, tourism and other connections', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that strengthening the Northeast will boost India's Act East policy.
Strict restrictions in Kashmir amid rise in Covid-19 deaths
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:03 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Strict restrictions were imposed in the summer capital, Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir valley on Thursday in view of five-day lockdown ordered by administration till Jul 27 to curtail the rapid rise of fresh Covid-19 cases and deaths since the past fortnight.
Open temples for 'Shravan': Former Aurangabad MP writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray
Jul 23, 2020, at 05:52 pm
Aurangabad/UNI: Aurangabad former MP and senior leader of Shiv Sena, Chandrakant Khaire, on Wednesday urged the Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to reopen temples in the district for devotees to offer prayers in the month of 'Shravan'.
West Bengal witnesses complete anti-Covid-19 lockdown today
Jul 23, 2020, at 04:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal is witnessing a complete lockdown to stem the spread of Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19 on Thursday.
Stay updated with latest policies: PM Modi's advise to newly elected RS MPs
Jul 23, 2020, at 05:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with the 18 newly-sworn in Rajya Sabha MPs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at his residence and asked them to be updated with latest policy issues.
India offers extensive opportunity, options for investment: PM Modi's pitch to US firms
Jul 23, 2020, at 05:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made a strong pitch to the US firms to invest in India stating that his country offers a 'perfect combination of openness, opportunities and options.'
A day after joining BJP, Mehtab Hossain quits party
Jul 23, 2020, at 03:52 am
Kolkata/UNI: Former India football star Mehtab Hossain on Wednesday quit the BJP, a day after he joined the saffron brigade, saying it was his personal decision to be a non-political person and to remain as "mid-field general" among his fans and followers.
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Nabanna's annex building Upanna in West Bengal
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated state headquarters Nabanna's annex building Upanna in the Howrah district on Wednesday.
Assam flood affects nearly 24.60 lakh people, death toll mounts to 88
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:44 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam flood situation is still grim as nearly 24.60 lakh people of 25 districts are affected.
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With highest single-day spike of 2291 infections and 39 deaths, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in West Bengal has mounted to 49321, including 18450 active cases, 1221 deaths and 29650 discharges, state health department said on Wednesday.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot writes to PM Modi alleging attempts to destabilise his govt
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:27 am
Jaipur/IBNS: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who is facing a crisis from the rebel leaders in his state, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleging attempts to bribe Congress MLAs to topple his government.
Bihar shelter home case: Delhi HC issues notice to CBI over accused plea
Jul 23, 2020, at 01:45 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), after hearing an appeal filed by Brijesh Thakur, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the sexual assault of over 40 girls in a shelter home in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.
Cow sanctuary to be made in every district: Himachal Minister
Jul 23, 2020, at 01:28 am
Dharamshala/UNI: Himachal Pradesh Rural Development Panchayati Raj Minister Virendra Kanwar said that the state government has resolved to make Himachal Pradesh destitute animal-free by March 2021.