Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee leads a mega rally to mark International Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:15 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today led a mega rally on the city streets to mark the International Women’s Day.

Jagdish Mukhi given additional charge of Mizoram

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:12 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI): Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi has been given the additional charge as Governor of Mizoram, said a Rashtrapati Bhawan communiqué issued here on Friday.

Mamata Banerjee slams Modi Government for Rafale file stealing from government office

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:10 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today slammed the Narendra Modi government alleging that the Prime Minister was now "playing war games" at the time of general elections.

Suspicious object creates panic at Jammu Airport, flight operations normal

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:08 pm

Jammu, Mar 8 (UNI) Panic created at the airport and among passengers when a suspicious object was found inside the luggage of one of the air passengers during scanning on Friday morning at the Jammu Airport.

Karnataka government shortly implement new welfare scheme for Taxi drivers

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:04 pm

Kalaburagi, Mar 8 (UNI) Karnataka government would very shortly implement a new welfare scheme for Taxi drivers attached to aggregators Uber and Ola following the report submitted to the government by the Taxi drivers' committee comprising all stakeholders Social welfare minister Priyank Kharge said here on Friday.

Andhra, MP get new NCLT benches

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:59 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) Keeping in view the increasing case load, especially under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, the government has approved establishment of two new benches of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), one at Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh and the other at Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

Ayodhya Issue: Mediators Panchu, Sri Sri , Justice Kalifulla have result oriented past

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI/IBNS) The Supreme Court order on Friday appointing a three-member mediation panel to resolve the Ayodhya dispute is essentially seen as an attempt at preventing anyone against the political capitalization of the highly emotive issue and the top court seemed to have done a pretty long study in selecting the three individuals.

IAF fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilot safe

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:48 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI): A MiG-21 Bison fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Friday, a Defence ministry Spokesperson said here.

Amarinder Singh rededicates Shahpur Kandi Dam project to people of Punjab

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Shahpur Kandi , Pathankot, Mar 8 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday rededicated to the people of the state the vital Shahpur Kandi Dam project, construction on which is all set to begin at a cost of Rs 2073 crore.

Oppn helping Pakistan in our fight against terrorism: PM Narendra Modi

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:38 pm

Kanpur, Mar 8 (UNI) Raising the mantra of Unity in the country to wipe out terrorism and corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday blamed the Opposition leaders for insulting the martyrs and benefiting Pakistan, in the country's war against terrorism.

Jay Panda appointed as national VP and spokesman of BJP

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) BJP president Amit Shah on Friday appointed Baijant Jay Panda, a former BJD lawmaker who joined the saffron party recently, as national vice-president and spokesman of the party.

Governor trying to sabotage Assembly polls to remain in power in J&K, alleges Omar Abdullah

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:34 pm

Srinagar, Mar 8 (UNI) Hitting out at the Governor Satya Pal Malik over his comment that the fine line differentiating mainstream political parties and separatists is fading, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged Malik is so keen to remain in power that he and some in his administration are trying to sabotage Assembly elections.

CBSE files another FIR over fake news about paper leak

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:28 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) The Central Board of Secondary Education on Friday lodged another complaint with Delhi Police demanding stern action against perpetrators circulating fake news on social media regarding paper leak and availability of question papers prior to the examinations.

Cleanliness drive in Punjab to mark International Women's Day

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:26 pm

Chandigarh, Mar 8 (UNI) The Punjab State Social Welfare Board organised Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with active participation of the staff in the office led by Chairperson Gursharan Kaur Randhawa on International Women’s Day today. The celebration started with a motivational speech by Gursharan Kaur Randhawa. After that, all staff members took pledge on cleanliness and a drive was also launched aimed at cleaning the premises of the office.

PNB scam: Nirav Modi's plush bungalow razed near Mumbai

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (UNI) The sprawling bungalow owned by Nirav Modi, a prime accused in the Rs 14,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, was razed to ground on Friday, an official source.

AIADMK panel submits Lok Sabha poll manifesto to high command

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:12 pm

Chennai, Mar 8 (UNI) The ruling AIADMK's manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls was ready and it was handed over to Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who were the joint coordinator and coordinator of the party, respectively.

Maharashtra Brahmin body threatens to hold silent march

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:06 pm

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Mar 8 (UNI): Samast Brahman Samaj Maharashtra, an umbrella body of Brahmin organisations, on Friday resolved to hold a silent march from the Paithan Gate to District collector here on June 4, if the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will not act on his "promise" of accepting the community's demands.

PM Narendra Modi is looting country : Mamata Banerjee

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:01 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee today charged Prime Minister Narendra Modi with ‘’ looting’’ the country.

PNB scam hit Nirav Modi's Alibaug bungalow demolished by using dynamite

Mar 08, 2019, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): In a major development, government officials on Friday demolished the luxurious bungalow belonging to Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam accused business tycoon Nirav Modi, media reports said.

Congress names first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls, Sonia Gandhi to contest from Rae Bareli

Mar 08, 2019, at 04:36 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Ending all speculations over Sonia Gandhi's retirement, the Congress party has announced that she will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli seat in Uttar Pradesh.

Three killed in road accidents in Maharashtra

Mar 08, 2019, at 04:21 pm

Nashik, Mar 8 (UNI/IBNS): Three persons were killed and two others sustained injuries in two different accidents in the district.

Rahul Gandhi condemns attack on Kashmiri traders in Lucknow

Mar 08, 2019, at 04:17 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday condemned the recent attack on two Kashmir traders in Lucknow city by unknown men.

Supreme Court orders mediation in Ayodhya case, Sri Sri Ravishankar among chosen three

Mar 08, 2019, at 03:56 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): A five-judge bench- headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi- of the Supreme Court on Friday ordered a mediation to resolve the politically-sensitive Ayodhya temple-mosque issue. The top court named spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar, senior lawyer Sriram Panchu and retired Justice FMI Kalifullah in the mediation panel drawing mixed reactions from different groups. 

Bikaner: IAF’s MiG-21 crashes, pilot ejects

Mar 08, 2019, at 03:49 pm

Bikaner, Mar 8 (IBNS): A  Indian Air Force's MiG-21 aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Bikaner area on Friday, reports said.

IAF says it is in 'high-state of preparedness’ to deal with any threat from Pakistan

Mar 08, 2019, at 03:39 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Amid tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian Air Force on Thursday said  it was in a “high state of preparedness” to pro-actively engage any perceived threat from the nuclear-armed neighbouring nation.  

Jammu grenade blast death toll touches 2

Mar 08, 2019, at 03:21 pm

Jammu, Mar 8 (UNI) The death toll in Jammu grenade blast of yesterday rose to two on Frday with one more person succumbing, an official here said. After a teenager was killed and about 30 people got injured in the grenade attack in Jammu on Thursday, police have arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen operative, who is believed to be responsible for the attack.

SC order for mediation on Ram temple: Owaisi opposes Sri Sri being named as mediator

Mar 08, 2019, at 03:04 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court order for mediation to amicably settle the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case on Friday evoked mixed reactions with Babri Masjid Action Committee Zafaryab Jilani welcoming it while AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressing unhappiness with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar being named as mediator.

Narendra Modi robbed off the country: Mamata Banerjee

Mar 08, 2019, at 02:46 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): Almost launching the Lok Sabha poll campaign for her party Trinamool Congress (TMC), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday trained her guns against Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of robbing off the country.

IWD: PM honours women SHG members in Varanasi

Mar 08, 2019, at 01:47 pm

Varanasi, Mar 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated five women members of the Self Help Groups(SHGs) under National Women Livelihood Meet on the occasion of the International Women Day on Friday.

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Kashi Vishwanath corridor

Mar 08, 2019, at 01:43 pm

Varanasi, Mar 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid foundation stone for the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in the temple city.