West Bengal: Fire breaks out in godown adjacent to Howrah Bridge, no casualty
Jun 08, 2019, at 01:10 pm
Kolkata, Jun 8 (UNI): A century-old godown, stacked with inflammable materials, plastic granules and paint containers, on the bank of the Ganges near Howrah Bridge was razed to the ground in a massive fire on Saturday.
Imran Khan writes to PM Modi, offers talks over Kashmir, terrorism
Jun 08, 2019, at 12:36 pm
Islamabad/New Delhi, Jun 8 (IBNS): Amid a strenuous relationship between the two nations, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has offered talks to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi over the issues of Kashmir and terrorism, media reports said.
After taking oath, Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy enters his chamber for first time
Jun 08, 2019, at 11:52 am
Amaravati, June 8 (UNI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy entered into his chamber on Saturday, located in the first block in Secretariat, for the first time, after taking oath on May 30.
PM Modi prays at Kerala's Guruvayur Temple
Jun 08, 2019, at 11:41 am
Guruvayur, Jun 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed at Kerala's Guruvayur Temple during his state visit on Saturday.
Kashmir: Militant killed in Anantnag encounter
Jun 08, 2019, at 10:27 am
Anantnag, Jun 8 (UNI): A militant was reportedly killed by security forces in an encounter which broke out during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Verinag area in this south Kashmir district on Saturday, official sources said.
Due to rising water levels, shutters of Bhoothathankettu barrage to be lifted
Jun 08, 2019, at 10:23 am
Kochi, Jun 8 (UNI): In the wake of rising water levels in the catchement areas, the shutters of Bhoothathankettu barrage will be raised anytime to release water, sources in Periyar Valley Irriagation Project said here on Saturday.
Madhya Pradesh: Dhaba firing claims 2
Jun 08, 2019, at 07:10 am
Satna, MP, June 7 (UNI) Two women – asleep within a wayside eatery in the vicinity of Sitpura village – have died on the spot and the manager was grievously injured when unidentified persons opened fire on them, law enforcement authorities said.
Election Commission recognises JD(U) as state party in Arunachal Pradesh
Jun 07, 2019, at 10:22 pm
Patna, Jun 7 (UNI): Election Commission today recognised JD(U) as a state party in Arunachal Pradesh after it won seven seats in recently-concluded Assembly elections in the state.
Puducherry Lt Governor denies CM Narayansamy's claims
Jun 07, 2019, at 09:52 pm
Puducherry, Jun 7 (UNI): Even as the Supreme Court weighs the pros and cons of the conflict between the state and executive in the Union Territory, Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi on Friday refuted Chief Minister V. Narayansamy's claims that the proposed agitation against the governor would not lead to any law and order problem.
NIA arrests two ULFA suspects in murder case from Assam
Jun 07, 2019, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (UNI): National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two suspects of banned terror group United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) who were accused in a murder case registered against them on November 2018 in Tinsukia district in Assam.
Eid-ul-Fitr festivities in Dubai take tragic turn, leave 17, including 11 Indians, dead
Jun 07, 2019, at 09:33 pm
Dubai, Jun 7 (UNI): In a tragic turn of events on Thursday, a Muscat-Dubai bus, packed with revellers returning after Eid-ul-Fitr festivities, rammed into a traffic signal near a metro station here, killing 17 persons, including 12 Indians, Consul General of India to Dubai Vipul said.
Rahul Gandhi thanks people of Wayanad for voting in his favour
Jun 07, 2019, at 09:15 pm
Nilambur, Jun 7 (IBNS): After winning the Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad in Kerala, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited his constituency for the first time to thank the people.
Janasanjog Yatra to start from Ghatal on June 21: Mamata
Jun 07, 2019, at 08:58 pm
Hooghly, Jun 7 (UNI): Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday chaired a review meeting for Hooghly district, where she announced to hold similar meetings with various party representatives at Bijpur in North 24 Parganas district on June 14 and in Nadia district on June 21.
Four days on, missing IAF aircraft still untraceable
Jun 07, 2019, at 08:55 pm
Itanagar, Jun 7 (UNI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 aircraft with eight crew members and five other passengers onboard which went missing on Monday, remains untraceable despite massive search operations.
AAP to hold 1,000 meetings to understand public opinion on free rides for women
Jun 07, 2019, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (UNI): Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said the AAP government has directed to hold around 1,000 small meetings across the national capital to survey public opinion on the free travel scheme for women in Delhi metro and DTC buses.
Jaishankar calls on Bhutanese PM, discusses bilateral issues
Jun 07, 2019, at 08:48 pm
Thimpu, June 7 (UNI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Bhutan, called on Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on Friday and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings.
Congress demands setting up of National Election Fund
Jun 07, 2019, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (UNI): Accusing the BJP of spending a huge amount of money in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party on on Friday demanded the setting up a National Election Fund, in which any person could make a contribution.
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Fire at building near Parliament street, no casualties
Jun 07, 2019, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (UNI): A fire broke out in a store room at a floor of the Jeevan Deep building at Parliament Street in the national capital on Friday.
Neighbourhood first: Modi's first official visits in second term to Maldives, Sri Lanka
Jun 07, 2019, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka beginning June 8, Saturday reflected the importance India attaches to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
Additional security for Union home minister Amit Shah
Jun 07, 2019, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (UNI): The security of Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been beefed up by the Delhi Police by placing additional security components at his residence, officials in the security set-up said here on Friday.
Abrogation of Art 370 from J&K will become reality shortly: Anurag Thakur
Jun 07, 2019, at 07:26 pm
Hamirpur, Jun 7 (UNI): Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur on Friday claimed that his party was for keeping the country intact and if BJP president and now Home Minister Amit Shah had said that Article 370 would be scrapped from Jammu and Kashmir it would become a reality shortly.
Jun 07, 2019, at 06:30 pm
Guwahati, June 7 (IBNS): The Gauhati High Court on Friday granted bail to Ex-army Md. Sanaullah, who is now currently in the detention camp after a Foreigners’ Tribunal has declared him as a foreigner and issued notice to the Union, State government, Natioanl Register of Citizens (NRC) authority and the investigating officer.
Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier killed in mysterious firing in Shopian
Jun 07, 2019, at 05:49 pm
Srinagar, Jun 7 (UNI) An Army soldier died under mysterious firing incident in south Kashmir district of Shopian on Friday, official sources said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews operational and procurement matters of Armed Forces
Jun 07, 2019, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took a meeting of senior officers of Ministry of Defence to review operational matters and procurement issues of the Armed Forces.
Yogi Adityanath unveils statue of Ram in Ayodhya
Jun 07, 2019, at 04:59 pm
Ayodhya, June 7 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath on Friday visited Ayodhya and unveiled a seven-foot statue of Hindu god Lord Ram at the Shodh Sansthan museum in the city.
After Lok Sabha poll victory, Rahul Gandhi visits Wayanad for first time
Jun 07, 2019, at 04:46 pm
Wayanad, June 7 (IBNS): For the first time since he was elected as the MP from Wayanad, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited his constituency on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh girl murder: Mawayati, Rahul Gandhi express sadness
Jun 07, 2019, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi and BSP chief Mayawati have expressed their shocks over the horrific murder of a two-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district and demanded that the killers be brought to justice.
Jun 07, 2019, at 03:41 pm
Vijayawada, Jun 7 (UNI/IBNS) In a major move, Andhra Pradesh's newly elected Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to have five deputy Chief Ministers in his Cabinet.
12 Indian killed in Dubai road mishap, confirms Indian External Affairs Minister
Jun 07, 2019, at 03:24 pm
Dubai, June 7 (IBNS): At least 12 Indians were killed as a bus from Oman crashed into a road sign in the United Arab Emirates, officials said on Friday.
Shocked and disturbed: Rahul Gandhi on murder of 2-year old child in UP
Jun 07, 2019, at 03:14 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the horrific incident of a two-year old child's murder in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh left him "shocked and disturbed".