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.

Should not leave any stone unturned in resolving Ayodhya issue: Sri Sri Ravishankar

Mar 08, 2019, at 01:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar, who has been appointed as one of the mediators in resolving the Ayodhya land dispute by the Supreme Court, said a complete effort must be employed in resolving the issue.

Supreme Court orders mediation in Ayodhya land dispute case

Mar 08, 2019, at 11:12 am

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): A five-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, of Supreme Court on Friday ordered mediation in the politically-sensitive case which pertains to whether Ram temple can be built in the disputed land of Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya where Babri Masjid stood till 1992, media reports said.

BJP Parl Board meet on Friday to take stock of poll preparedness

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:47 am

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) As the Election Commission is likely to announce the poll dates in the next few days, the BJP parliamentary body, the party's highest decision making body, is expected to meet on Friday here to review preparedness and campaign strategies.

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court to deliver verdict on mediation today

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:33 am

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday will deliver verdict on whether the politically-sensitive Ayodhya land dispute case can be adjudicated through a mediation, media reports said.

Government committed to welfare and empowerment of women: Mamata Banerjee

Mar 08, 2019, at 09:20 am

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): Wishing the nation on International Women's Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her government is committed to the welfare and empowerment of eves.

Narendra Modi wishes nation on International Women's Day

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:40 am

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished the nation on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Pakistan blocks UN team from interviewing Hafiz Saeed

Mar 07, 2019, at 11:41 pm

Islamabad, Mar 7 (IBNS):  Pakistan has blocked United Nations from interviewing 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, who resides in Pakistan.

Cong releases first list of candidates for LS polls, Sonia to contest from Rae Bareli, Rahul from Amethi

Mar 07, 2019, at 10:58 pm

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Congress party on Thursday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections where it stated that UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi will contest for Rae Bareli and her son Rahul will once again be fielded from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

Assam: Two 303 rifles with ammunition recovered from rhino poacher house

Mar 07, 2019, at 09:15 pm

Guwahati, Mar 7 (IBNS): Security personnel recovered two 303 rifles and other weapons used in rhino poaching in Assam’s Morigaon district.

Jammu grenade blast: Police arrest Hizbul Mujahideen operative

Mar 07, 2019, at 09:00 pm

Jammu, Mar 7 (IBNS): After a teenager was killed and about 30 people got injured in a grenade attack in Jammu on Thursday, police have arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen operative, who is believed to be responsible for the attack, media reports said.

Majuli: Sonowal presents award to meritorious students, lays foundation stone for district hospital

Mar 07, 2019, at 07:33 pm

Guwahati, Mar 7 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Rs 22 crore upgrading Sri Sri Pitambardev Civil Hospital, Garmur, into a 200 bedded district civil hospital in a programme held at Majuli Milan Sangha at Kamalabari in Majuli.