Taliban leader Mullah Omar 'lived close to US bases', says book
Mar 11, 2019, at 01:57 pm
New York, Mar 11 (UNI): Fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar lived within walking distance of US bases in Afghanistan, a new book has claimed.
DMK demands holding of Assembly bypoll to all 21 seats in Tamil Nadu
Mar 11, 2019, at 01:39 pm
Chennai, Mar 11 (UNI) The Opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu on Monday demanded that by-elections be held for all the 21 Assembly seats along with the Lok Sabha polls on April 18, instead of 18 seats announced by it.
Modi's 'Do or Die' battle essentially lies in UP, Bengal and Odisha
Mar 11, 2019, at 12:57 pm
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI): Of all the political narratives the BJP will have to deal with in the run up to the parliamentary polls, the most striking one would be - can 'Narendra Modi' as a brand equity work in three important states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha.
Ethiopian Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8 after crash
Mar 11, 2019, at 12:54 pm
Addis Ababa, Mar 11 (Xinhua/UNI): Ethiopian Airlines has grounded its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet on Sunday after a crash of the same type that killed 157 people.
Number of Indians dead in Ethiopian plane crash could be more than four
Mar 11, 2019, at 12:38 pm
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI): The death of Indians and their family members in the Ethiopian plane crash appears to be more than previously estimated.
Kashmir: Jaish commander and suspected Pulwama attack mastermind killed in encounter
Mar 11, 2019, at 12:35 pm
Srinagar, Mar 11 (UNI) Two militants, including a commander, reportedly mastermind of fidayeen attack on CRPF convoy in which over 40 personnel were martyred, were killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), official sources on Monday said.
Tripura parties all set to start election campaign after polls dates were announced yesterday
Mar 11, 2019, at 12:33 pm
Agartala, March 11 (UNI) While both the opposition CPM and Congress in Tripura have announced to go for poll campaign against BJP on its alleged failure to keep promises, anti-poor steps and favouritism to the multi-millionaire, BJP challenged to capture the hold at booth level by convincing people of Modi’s good work.
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale leaves on a three-day visit to the US
Mar 11, 2019, at 12:29 pm
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) In the midst of modest climb down in tension between India and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale began a three-day visit to the US on Monday wherein he would interact with senior representatives in the Trump administration and hold crucial talks on strategic and security related matters.
India's aviation watchdog expected to discuss Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft use with Jet & SpiceJet
Mar 11, 2019, at 12:18 pm
New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS): India's aviation watchdog DGCA is expected to speak to Jet Airways and SpiceJet representatives in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft crash on Sunday that killed 157 people, NDTV said.
Popular Telugu film comedian Ali joins YSR Cong
Mar 11, 2019, at 12:07 pm
Hyderabad, Mar 11 (UNI) Popular film comedian Ali joined the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) here on Monday.
Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed
Mar 11, 2019, at 09:06 am
Srinagar, Mar 11 (IBNS): During a gun battle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral region on Sunday, at least three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed, police said on Monday.
Sushma Swaraj condoles loss of four Indians in Ethiopian flight tragedy
Mar 10, 2019, at 10:49 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of four Indian people in the Ethiopian Airways flight tragedy. The mishap left 157 people dead.
Farmer hacked to death in AP village
Mar 10, 2019, at 10:14 pm
Kakinada, Mar 10 (UNI) A farmer was brutally hacked to death by unknown assailants at his residence in Gouda colony in Siripalli village of Ayiunavilli mandal in Konaseema region 50kms from here on Sunday early hours.
West Bengal to go to Lok Sabha Elections in seven phases
Mar 10, 2019, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, Mar 10 (UNI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced a seven phase poll schedule for the Lok Sabha elections, 2019.
Social media platform assures EC to accept pre-certified pol ads only
Mar 10, 2019, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), in consultation with Facebook, Twitter, Google WhatsApp and Share Chat, have assured the Election Commission that they will take up only the pre certified political advertisment in upcoming Lok-Sabha Election.
Opposition rattled by surgical strike : Rajnath Singh
Mar 10, 2019, at 09:59 pm
Unnao, Mar 10 (UNI) In a veiled attack against opposition parties, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that it is a mystery as why some leaders of opposition parties are rattled by the surgical strike II carried out by the Indian Air Force in Pakistan and have started questioning government.
Akhilesh Yadav could contest from Azamgarh Lok Sabha seat in UP
Mar 10, 2019, at 09:56 pm
Lucknow, Mar 10 (UNI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is likely to contest the Lok Sabha election from Azamgarh Lok Sabha seat, presently represented by his father Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Hardik Patel announces to join Congress
Mar 10, 2019, at 09:51 pm
Ahmedabad, Mar 10 (UNI) Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel on Sunday announced that he would join Congress formally on March 12 if there were no legal hindrances and contest Lok Sabha polls if INC fields him.
Maharashtra's four phased polls scheduled in April
Mar 10, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Mumbai, March 10 (UNI) The Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra elections will be held in four phases spread out next month - on April 11, 18, 23 and 29, Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer Ashwani Kumar announced here on Sunday.
Bipin Rawat visits Para Brigade, reviews their operational readiness
Mar 10, 2019, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Bipin Rawat on Sunday visited Para Brigade and reviewed their operational readiness.
India to start voting on Apr 11 in 7-phase general elections, results on May 23
Mar 10, 2019, at 08:06 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): Blowing the poll bugle officially, the Election Commission on Sunday announced the dates of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, beginning April 11, as leaders of various political parties, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, welcomed the announcements.
Number of local youth joining militancy declined: IGP, Kashmir
Mar 10, 2019, at 07:52 pm
Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI) Claiming that number of local youth joining militancy in the Kashmir valley has witnessed declined, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir S P Pani on Sunday said parents have played important role in bring back their children.
Centre exposed by not holding assy polls in J&K: Congress
Mar 10, 2019, at 07:48 pm
Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI) Alleging that central government stands exposed by not holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, state Congress president G A Mir said Narendra Modi-led government has certified that situation is out of control and not conducive for holding simultaneous polls alongwith Lok Sabha.
Nagaland launches National Immunisation Day
Mar 10, 2019, at 07:44 pm
Kohima, Mar 10 (UNI) Joining with the rest of the country, Nagaland has also launched the first round of National Immunisation Day (NID) today with Polio Vaccination at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK).
RLSP expels its two senior leaders in Bihar
Mar 10, 2019, at 07:41 pm
Patna, Mar 10 (UNI) Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) today expelled party general secretary Pradeep Mishra and Kranti Prakash from its primary membership for six years in view of their anti-party activities.
Not holding Assembly poll confirms sinister designs of GoI, alleges Mehbooba Mufti
Mar 10, 2019, at 07:33 pm
Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI) Alleging that not holding assembly elections alongwith parliamentary polls in Jammu and Kashmir confirms sinister design of Government of India (GoI), president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday evening said it is a tactic of buying time to disempower people by pushing an agenda that suits their ulterior motives.
No Assembly elections in J& K for now: CEC Arora
Mar 10, 2019, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI/IBNS) The Election Commission on Sunday announced that Assembly elections to Jammu and Kashmir will not be held now and the militancy-hit state will elect four of its members of Lok Sabha in multiple phases.
Omar Abdullah targets PM Modi over 'simultaneous polls' issue in Jammu and Kashmir
Mar 10, 2019, at 06:50 pm
Srinagar, Mar 10 (IBNS): As no date to hold simultaneous Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir along with the Lok Sabha polls was announced by the election commission on Sunday, former CM Omar Abdullah criticized PM Narendra Modi over the issue and said people should rethink before praising his leadership next time.
Lok Sabha polling dates announced, Narendra Modi wishes political parties, candidates for elections
Mar 10, 2019, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): As the Election Commission announced the dates for the Lok Sabha polls on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished all political parties and candidates for the general elections.
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti 'glad' with EC order on armed forces to be 'kept out' of poll process
Mar 10, 2019, at 06:13 pm
Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI/IBNS) Reacting to the Election Commission's directive to political parties to keep armed forces out of political campaign, former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti said they were 'glad,' as the order will end the BJP's tax payer-funded campaign.