Delhi violence: PM Modi appeals to people to 'maintain peace and brotherhood'

Feb 26, 2020, at 02:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In his first remark over the Delhi violence which has claimed 20 lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to the people of the national capital to "maintain peace and brotherhood".

Sonia Gandhi demands resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over Delhi violence

Feb 26, 2020, at 01:33 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the Delhi violence which has claimed 20 lives in the last two days.

Sonia Gandhi slams BJP leader Kapil Mishra over Delhi violence

Feb 26, 2020, at 01:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kapil Mishra over the Delhi violence which has claimed 20 lives, media reports said.

Supreme Court defers Shaheen Bagh hearing, says 'environment not conducive'

Feb 26, 2020, at 01:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Citing the tensed atmosphere in the national capital over the Delhi violence, the Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing on the Shaheen Bagh case till Mar 23, media reports said.

Delhi violence: Death toll touches 20, Kejriwal urges Home Minister Shah to call in Army

Feb 26, 2020, at 12:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The death toll in the Delhi violence, which took place over the last two days, climbed to 20 while 189 people have been injured, media reports said.

Supreme Court slams police for 'lack of professionalism' over Delhi violence

Feb 26, 2020, at 12:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi police for showing "lack of professionalism" in controlling the violence in the national capital that took place over the last 48 hours, media reports said.

Delhi violence: Death toll rises to 18

Feb 26, 2020, at 11:42 am

New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The number of deaths in violent clashes in northeast Delhi since Sunday over the new Citizenship law rose to 18 on Wednesday, according to sources.

Manipur: Thoubal police arrest most wanted drug smuggler

Feb 26, 2020, at 11:29 am

Guwahati/IBNS: The Thoubal district police of Manipur arrested a most wanted International drug smuggler from Cachar district in Assam on Tuesday.

Assam: SSB unearthed international cattle smuggling racket, 21 trucks with over 600 cattle seized

Feb 26, 2020, at 11:26 am

Guwahati/IBNS: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel have unearthed an international cattle smuggling racket in Assam’s Kamrup (Rural) district and seized 21 cattle laden trucks.

Delhi violence: Arvind Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah to call in Army to control situation

Feb 26, 2020, at 11:14 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After receiving criticisms for not taking any step, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging him to call in the Army to control the volatile situation in Delhi where at least 17 people have died due to violence over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests in last two days.

JKWP demands revocation of DoPT order abolishing Jammu and Kashmir cadre in All India Services

Feb 26, 2020, at 10:45 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party (JKWP) has demanded revocation of the DoPT order abolishing Jammu and Kashmir cadre in the All India Services.

Kashmir: Security forces raid houses of 3 militants 

Feb 26, 2020, at 10:23 am

Srinagar/UNI:  Security forces on Wednesday raided the houses of three militants in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, official sources said here.

No mosque vandalised in Ashok Vihar: Delhi police

Feb 26, 2020, at 10:12 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police has said no mosque was vandalised in the national capital Delhi's Ashok Vihar area.

One year of Balakot airstrike: IAF chief RKS Bhadauria to fly with MiG-21 pilots to Srinagar

Feb 26, 2020, at 10:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Marking the first anniversary of Balakot airstrikes, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria might fly with MiG-21 pilots to Srinagar on Wednesday, media reports said.

Delhi violence: Death toll touches 17

Feb 26, 2020, at 09:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The death toll in the ongoing violence over the new citizenship law touched 17 on Wednesday.

PM Modi calls Donald Trump's visit to India with family 'path-breaking'

Feb 26, 2020, at 12:12 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked US President Donald Trump and First Lasy Melania Trump for coming to India and called the visit a path-breaking one.

Prez Trump departs India with pledge to deepen defence, security and trade ties

Feb 26, 2020, at 12:06 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After 36-hours of his eventful visit marked with several great photo opportunities and having cemented close friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump departed India with a vow to strengthen the ties between the two countries and called for robust engagement of their citizens.

Shoot-at-sight orders issued as Delhi violence claims 13 lives so far

Feb 25, 2020, at 10:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: At a time when US President Donald Trump and his family are touring India, the national capital has been marked by violence over the new citizenship law which has claimed 13 lives so far and resulted in immense vandalism of properties. A shoot-at-sight order has been issued on Tuesday evening.

Delhi violence: West Bengal 'closely' monitoring situation, warns police force

Feb 25, 2020, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: When a part of North-East Delhi is burning due to a violent clash between anti and pro CAA protesters, the West Bengal government on Tuesday warned its administrative and police officials to take all necessary preventive measures to avoid any untoward incident over CAA protests in the state.

Kovind welcomes Donald Trump and Melania for dinner banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Feb 25, 2020, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday received US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday evening.

Madras HC adjourns Karti IT case to Feb 27

Feb 25, 2020, at 07:50 pm

Chennai/UNI: The Madras High Court on Tuesday adjourned to Feb 27, Income-tax case against Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti and his wife Srinidhi for alleged non-disclosure of income for the 2015-16 fiscal and tax evasion.

Naveen Patnaik launches Gandhi Peace Centre at Bhubaneswar

Feb 25, 2020, at 07:42 pm

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the Gandhi Peace Centre close to the Udaigiri Caves in Bhubaneshwar and dedicated it to the people of Odisha.

Violence hits Delhi: Death toll rises to 10

Feb 25, 2020, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The death toll due to the violence in parts of Delhi over the new citizenship law has touched 10, officials said on Tuesday.

Trump discusses issue of 'religious freedom' with PM Modi, offers to mediate on Kashmir again

Feb 25, 2020, at 06:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: At a time when New Delhi is witnessing violent clashes over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, visiting US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he discussed the issue of religious freedom with Indian PM Narendra Modi during their meeting.

Trumps promises to reduce regulations to boost investment

Feb 25, 2020, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi/UNI: On his maiden two-day official visit to India, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told top Indian business leaders that the market will jump thousands of point if he wins the upcoming American presidential polls.

Delhi violence: Death toll touches 9

Feb 25, 2020, at 05:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The death toll due to the ongoing violence in parts of Delhi over the new citizenship law touched nine on Tuesday.

Five SC judges infected with H1N1

Feb 25, 2020, at 05:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Following infection of five Supreme Court judges with H1N1, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has swung into action and taken several preventive measures, including keeping them in home isolation and sanitising court premises.

RMG worker gang-rape: Two detained

Feb 25, 2020, at 04:20 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: At least two people have been detained in connection with the gangrape of a garment worker at Ashulia's Narsinghpur area in Bangladesh, media reports said on Tuesday.

China is working hard to tackle coronavirus: Trump

Feb 25, 2020, at 04:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said China is working hard to bring the Coronavirus under control.

An Assam court convicts 12 persons in connection with a 7-year-old mob lynching case

Feb 25, 2020, at 04:13 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: A local court in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district convicted 12 persons in a seven years old mob lynching case.