NSA Ajit Doval gets cabinet rank in central government
Jun 03, 2019, at 01:59 pm
New Delhi, Jun 3 (IBNS): National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval got a cabinet rank in the central government on Monday, media reports said.
Court allows Robert Vadra to travel abroad for medical treatment
Jun 03, 2019, at 01:44 pm
New Delhi, Jun 3 (IBNS): A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Monday allowed Congress president Rahul Gandhi's brother-in-law Robert Vadra, who is an accused in a money laundering case, abroad for medical treatment, media reports said.
Year ahead assembly polls, Kejriwal government makes free-of-cost ride for women in Delhi
Jun 03, 2019, at 01:14 pm
New Delhi, Jun 3 (IBNS): In a move to woo a section of voters ahead of the 2020 assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government on Monday announced free-of-cost ride for all women in state transport vehicles.
After row over 'Hindi imposition', Centre revises draft education policy
Jun 03, 2019, at 12:51 pm
New Delhi, Jun 3 (IBNS): Following the widespread protests against the Centre's move to make learning Hindi language mandatory in schools, the government on Monday revised the Draft National Education Policy and removed the reference to the language, media reports said.
Uttar Pradesh: Four killed in separate road accidents
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:58 am
Lucknow, Jun 3 (UNI): Four people including a government bus driver were killed while 12 others sustained injuries in two separate road accidents in Ferozabad and Mainpuri districts on Monday.
BJP-Shiv Sena to share equal seats in Maharashtra assembly polls
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:44 am
Aurangabad, Jun 3 (UNI): The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena (SS) alliance will share equal number of seats in the upcomingn Maharashtra assembly elections scheduled to be held between Sept and Oct 2019.
Kashmir: After brief encounter in Shopian, two bodies recovered
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:29 am
Srinagar, Jun 3 (UNI): Two bodies were recovered on Monday after a brief exchange of fire between militants and Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of Army in south Kashmir district of Shopian in the wee hours, official sources said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two bodies recovered after brief encounter in Shopian
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:25 am
Srinagar, Jun 3 (UNI) Two bodies were recovered on Monday after a brief exchange of fire between militants and Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of Army in south Kashmir district of Shopian in the wee hours, official sources said.
Around 150 hutments turn into ashes in Jammu inferno
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:23 am
Jammu, Jun 3 (UNI) Around 150 hutments of "Maratha Basti" late on Sunday night turned into ashes after a mysterious fire broke out in Trikuta Nagar area of this winter capital of the state.
Arvind Kejriwal's AAP govt planning for free ride in metro, DTC buses for women
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:09 am
New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) After its poor show in the national capital in the recently concluded General Elections, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party with an aim to woo the women voters ahead of the 2020 Assembly elections, is considering to make Metro and Bus passes free for the women.
Weather plays havoc in Madhya Pradesh district; 2 die
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:06 am
Khargone, MP, June 2 (UNI) Two persons were killed and as many injured by lightning, which – accompanied by storms – caused considerable loss in this district on Sunday.
DMK, MK Stalin remember M Karunanidhi on birth anniversary
Jun 03, 2019, at 09:31 am
Chennai, June 3 (IBNS): Monday marked the 96th birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi.
Jun 03, 2019, at 09:10 am
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding the draft national education policy and said his government respected all languages and no language would be “imposed”.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh today
Jun 03, 2019, at 08:51 am
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS): In his first visit after taking charge as the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh will visit Ladakh on Monday.
Goa CM to meet PM, mines minister to resolve mining crisis
Jun 02, 2019, at 10:32 pm
Panaji, Jun 2 (UNI): Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister for mines Pralhad Joshi to find solutions to mining issue faced by the state.
BJP should be ready for another act of betrayal by JD(U): Upendra Kushawaha
Jun 02, 2019, at 09:40 pm
Patna, Jun 2 (UNI): Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief and former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha today said that it was ridiculous the JD(U) did not join Union cabinet and suggested BJP to be prepared for ‘part-2 of the party's betrayal’.
Congress top brass live in ivory tower: Tipanya
Jun 02, 2019, at 08:45 pm
Indore, June 2 (UNI): The top Congress leadership was hit by friendly fire on Sunday when Padma Shri Prahlad Singh Tipanya – who unsuccessfully contested as party candidate from Dewas (Scheduled Castes) in the 17th general election – accused them of having no inkling whatsoever of ground realities.
Chhattisgarh: Congress ministers to be present at the party office to hear workers’ grievances
Jun 02, 2019, at 08:41 pm
Raipur, Jun 2 (UNI): At least one Congress minister will be present at Rajiv Bhavan (Congress Bhavan) on a rotation basis, from Monday to Saturday for three hours to hear grievances of party workers and take note of their suggestions.
Policeman shoots himself in Jalandhar
Jun 02, 2019, at 08:34 pm
Jalandhar, Jun 2 (UNI): A Punjab Police sub-inspector posted at the CIA wing of the district rural police shot himself to death, police said on Sunday.
BJP mixing religion with politics: Mamata Banerjee on 'Jai Shri Ram' row
Jun 02, 2019, at 08:26 pm
Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS): West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday published a statement on social media saying she had no problems with any political slogan, but she could not support the way in which the BJP was using the religious slogan "Jai Shree Ram" by way of mixing religion with politics.
Jun 02, 2019, at 07:56 pm
Islamabad, June 2 (IBNS): India on Sunday complained of "gross intimidation of guests" invited for an Iftar event organised by the High Commissioner of India at a hotel in the Pakistani capital of Saturday.
New Delhi: International gang selling stolen mobile phones busted, 7 held
Jun 02, 2019, at 07:37 pm
New Delhi, Jun 2 (UNI) The Delhi Police Crime Branch team has been successful in arresting seven people of an international gang, who used to send stolen mobile phones outside India.
Man's body found in canal in Jammu
Jun 02, 2019, at 07:29 pm
Jammu, Jun 2 (UNI) A body of a man was found on Sunday from a canal in Trikuta Nagar area here.
UP: Two policemen killed in road accident in Bareilly
Jun 02, 2019, at 07:25 pm
Bareilly, Jun 2 (UNI) Two policemen died on the spot when speeding vehicle rammed their motorbike in Fatehganj western area, police said here on Sunday.
Kashmir: Grenade lobbed at ex-NC legislature's residence in Pulwama
Jun 02, 2019, at 07:21 pm
Srinagar, Jun 2 (UNI) Suspected militants on Sunday lobbed a grenade at the residence of former National Conference (NC) legislature in south Kashmir district of Pulwama.
Karnataka: Five die as speeding car hits truck
Jun 02, 2019, at 07:18 pm
Belagavi, Jun 2 (UNI) Five persons died and another in a road accident near Shrinagar area in this Karnataka city went out of control on Pune-Bengaluru NH 4 on Sunday.
New Delhi: French national detained at airport for carrying banned phone
Jun 02, 2019, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, Jun 2 (UNI) A French national was detained on Sunday by the Delhi airport authorities for illegally keeping an Iridium-make satellite phone, sources said.
Odisha: Minor girl commits suicide after a tampered nude video goes viral
Jun 02, 2019, at 07:10 pm
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (UNI) A minor girl, unable to bear the mental agony, committed suicide after some youths, posted in the social media her tampered photos that made her appear nude.
Maharashtra: IAS officer's tweet on Mahatma Gandhi triggers controversy
Jun 02, 2019, at 06:33 pm
Mumbai, June 2 (IBNS): A Maharashtra IAS officer has denied that her controversial tweet, which she said was laced with 'sarcasm', was in praise of Mahatma Gandhi assassin Nathuram Godse.
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa to visit Sweden
Jun 02, 2019, at 05:11 pm
New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force is embarking on a four day official visit to Sweden from June 3 to 6.