Odisha: 62-year-old man detained in kidnapping a minor girl

Feb 16, 2020, at 08:19 pm

Kendrapara/UNI: The Pattamundai police today detained a 62-year old man for his alleged involvement in kidnapping a minor girl student on last night with sexual intention.

Kashmir: Three drug peddlers arrested 

Feb 16, 2020, at 08:15 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Three drug peddlers were arrested and contraband substance recovered by police in the Kashmir valley, a police spokesman said on Sunday evening.

Under Modi leadership, India got more honour: Yogi Adityanath 

Feb 16, 2020, at 08:13 pm

Varanasi/UNI: India's pride and honour saw an increase after Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed here on Sunday.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demands stern action against perpetrators of Jamia violence

Feb 16, 2020, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Accusing the Union Home Minister and Delhi Police for placing incorrect facts over Jamia violence, the Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said that the Government must take stern action against the guilty.

Sri Lanka Navy detains eleven Indian fishermen

Feb 16, 2020, at 08:05 pm

Pudukottai/UNI: Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended eleven Indian fishermen along with three mechanized fishing trawlers allegedly for fishing in the Island nation’s territorial waters, officials said on Sunday.

Pro-Pakistan slogan:Three Kashmiri students booked for sedition, later released

Feb 16, 2020, at 08:00 pm

Hubballi/UNI: Three Kashmir students who were arrested on Saturday and subsequently booked under sedition law for raising pro Pakistan slogans, were released here on Sunday after they executed a bond under Section 169 of the CrPc.

It is important for people to follow healthy lifestyle: Telangana Health Minister

Feb 16, 2020, at 07:54 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: For any nation, it is very important for the people to follow a healthy lifestyle and balanced and peaceful nature, Telangana Health Minister Etela Rajender said on Sunday.

Indian PM Narendra Modi participates in ‘Kashi Ek Roop Anek’ event in his constituency Varanasi

Feb 16, 2020, at 07:47 pm

Varanasi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that government will keep taking decisions to achieve the goal of 5 trillion dollar economy.

'Not correct to only criticise or target police': Amit Shah on 73rd Raising Day of Delhi Police

Feb 16, 2020, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lauded Delhi Police’s contribution through the years and said its commitment has ensured its place as one of the finest police forces of not just India, but the world.

Punjab Crime: Policeman shoots wife, in-laws

Feb 16, 2020, at 07:38 pm

Moga/UNI: A head constable on Sunday shot dead his wife and three other members of his in-laws' family at Jalalpur Saidan village, falling under Dharamkot Sub-division and later, surrendered himself before the police.

Coronavirus: All 406 individuals evacuated from Wuhan test negative

Feb 16, 2020, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: All 406 individuals who had been evacuated from Chinese city Wuhan amid Coronavirus outbreak have tested negative and will be allowed to leave for their homes from Monday, in a phased manner, officials said today, reported media.

EU delegation which visited Kashmir notes positive steps taken by Modi govt to restore normalcy

Feb 16, 2020, at 06:38 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Visiting Jammu and Kashmir, an European Union delegation has sought the quick lifting of remaining restrictions in the Valley but at the same time noted the 'positive steps' taken by the  Narendra Modi-led government in New Delhi to restore normalcy in the area.

Assam CM attends closing ceremony of Asom Pradeshik Nath Jogi Sanmiloni

Feb 16, 2020, at 06:01 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Nath Jogi community is one of the strongest communities in Assam and they have made tremendous contributions to the socio economic development of the state.

Police arrest drug peddler from Assam’s Karimganj

Feb 16, 2020, at 05:43 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Police arrested a drug peddler, along with huge quantity of brown sugar and other items, in Assam’s Karimganj district on Friday night.

CAA will not be withdrawn at any cost: PM Modi in Varanasi

Feb 16, 2020, at 05:31 pm

Chandauli/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Citizenship Amendment Act was necessary for the country and it would not be withdrawn at any cost.

Assam CM Sonowal directs power department to set up Central Control Room

Feb 16, 2020, at 05:21 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: To bring in more efficiency, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asked the state Power Department to set up Central Control Room to figure out any technical fault leading to power cut in any area of the state.

Fire breaks out in Kolkata market, firefighting ops underway

Feb 16, 2020, at 05:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A fire broke out in a market in north Kolkata's Rajabazar Chaulpatty area on Sunday afternoon, reports said.

Shaheen Bagh women stop their march to Home Minister's house after assurance of meeting

Feb 16, 2020, at 04:47 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hundreds of women who were protesting at Shaheen Bagh have gone back to their sit-in protest after being assured of a proper appointment with Home Minsiter Amit Shah, media reports said.

Contributing in making of 'New India' is every citizen's duty: Modi

Feb 16, 2020, at 04:08 pm

Varanasi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it the duty of every citizen to contribute to the making of a new India.

PM inaugurates Kashi Mahakal Express

Feb 16, 2020, at 03:48 pm

Varanasi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday  flagged off  Kashi Mahakal Express, country's third train operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) between his parliamentary constituency Varanasi and Indore.

Shaheen Bagh protesters begin march towards Home Minister's house to discuss CAA

Feb 16, 2020, at 03:28 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hundreds of women who have been sitting on dharna at Shaheen Bagh protest site since the last two months have begin their march towards Home Minister Amit Sha's house to discuss the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

2 crore people of Delhi are my family members: Kejriwal pledges as he takes oath as CM

Feb 16, 2020, at 01:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Following his thumping win in the recently-concluded assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal, fondly regarded as 'the mufflerman', on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third consecutive time at the city's iconic Ramlila Maidan and said he wants to work for the national capital along with all parties including his oppositions.

PM Modi reaches Varanasi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 1200 crore

Feb 16, 2020, at 12:20 pm

Varanasi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, where he will inaugurate projects worth Rs 1,200 crore.

Video of Jamia students being attacked by Delhi Police surfaces, triggers sharp criticisms from Congress

Feb 16, 2020, at 12:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Triggering a fresh controversy, a two-month-old video has emerged in the social media which shows several cops beating students at a reading hall in the Jamia Milia Islamia University on the very day the conflict broke out at the campus following protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

PM Modi to visit Varanasi today

Feb 16, 2020, at 09:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Sunday where he will take part in a wide range of programmes.

Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as Delhi CM for third time today

Feb 16, 2020, at 09:05 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After registering a thumping victory in the recently-concluded assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third consecutive time on Sunday at the city's iconic Ramlila Maidan.

Kerala: Court summons Union Law Minister in defamation case

Feb 16, 2020, at 12:15 am

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) here on Saturday summoned Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to appear before it, in a defamation case filed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor representing the Lok Sabha seat here.

Modi Govt is taking anti SC/ST & OBC stands: J&K Congress

Feb 16, 2020, at 12:09 am

Jammu/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking anti-Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and OBC stands.

TMC MLA apologises after making objectionable remarks on CPI-M legislator in Bengal Assembly

Feb 15, 2020, at 11:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A woman TMC MLA on Saturday faced heavy criticisms after making an objectionable statement on another woman MLA of CPI-M party during a post-budget session in West Bengal assembly, Bidhan Sabha Bhavan, reports said.

Portugal supports India's claim for permanent seat in UNSC

Feb 15, 2020, at 11:40 pm

Panaji/UNI: Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Saturday said that his country fully supported India's claim for a permanent membership of the United Nation's Security Council (UNSC).