Andhra Pradesh: 40 fishing boats gutted by fire in Visakhapatnam, no injury
Nov 20, 2023, at 02:47 pm
At least 40 fishing boats were destroyed after a massive fire broke out at a fishing harbor in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh during the early hours of Monday, police sources said.
We stand with you today and always: Narendra Modi writes on X after India's World Cup defeat
Nov 20, 2023, at 04:32 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday penned down a heart-warming message for Indian team after Rohit Sharma and his men were defeated in the World Cup final by Australia where he said the nation will always stand with the Men in Blue.
2 flights diverted as drones spotted near Imphal airport runway
Nov 20, 2023, at 03:01 am
Imphal: Three flights at Imphal airport could not take off from the runway for more than three hours, and two incoming flights changed their routes to Kolkata and Guwahati due to reports from air traffic controllers about an unidentified flying object near the runway, NDTV reported.
Jammu and Kashmir: Udhampur couple trying to revitalise bamboo craft industry
Nov 20, 2023, at 12:16 am
A Udhampur-based couple in Jammu and Kashmir is revitalising bamboo craft industry of the UT.
Nov 19, 2023, at 10:30 pm
Narendra Modi stadium witnessed a major security breach on Sunday afternoon during the World Cup final match between India and Australia when a pitch intruder, wearing a 'Free Palestine' t-shirt entered the cricket ground and even hugged Virat Kohli.
Telangana: Amit Shah calls for BRS govt's ouster; promises free Ayodhya travel
Nov 19, 2023, at 05:27 am
Gadwal (Telangana): Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah urged the people to offer a 'Voluntary Retirement Scheme' (VRS) to the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and elect BJP to reap the benefits of a double-engine government.
Amit Shah unveils Telangana BJP election manifesto
Nov 19, 2023, at 05:00 am
Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP election manifesto, titled "Sakala Janula Saubhagya Telangana," on Saturday for the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for November 30.
Schools in Delhi to reopen on Nov 20 after air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor'
Nov 19, 2023, at 03:45 am
New Delhi: Schools in Delhi are set to resume classes on Monday, November 20, following an improvement in the city's air quality from the 'severe' category to 'very poor,' media reports said.
Mohamed Muizzu, new president of Maldives, asks India to withdraw military presence
Nov 19, 2023, at 02:22 am
Male: A day after his inauguration, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's office, on Saturday, officially requested the withdrawal of India's military presence from the country, media reports said.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue ops to evacuate 41 trapped workers resumes
Nov 19, 2023, at 01:51 am
Uttarkashi: Rescue efforts for the 41 workers trapped for nearly 150 hours in a tunnel under construction in Silkyara in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district resumed on Saturday morning.
Rajnath Singh visits Singapore and pays tribute to INA Memorial marker
Nov 18, 2023, at 10:38 pm
After completing his tour to Indonesia, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on his way back home, paid a brief visit to Singapore on Saturday.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s second Udasi: A journey of peace and brotherhood
Nov 18, 2023, at 10:33 pm
Guru Nanak Dev Ji embarked on five extensive journeys throughout his lifetime, each known as an “Udasi.”
EcoSikh observes 850 Guru Nanak sacred forests across seven states
Nov 18, 2023, at 10:19 pm
In a remarkable feat of environmental stewardship, EcoSikh proudly announced the successful establishment of 850 Guru Nanak Sacred Forests across Punjab and six other states. Achieving this milestone in just 56 months, the organization has planted a total of 470,000 trees of native species, fostering biodiversity and contributing significantly to ecological conservation.
Uttar Pradesh crime: Wanted criminal killed in encounter with police in Jhansi
Nov 18, 2023, at 10:08 pm
A wanted criminal, who was carrying a reward of Rs 1.25 lakh on his arrest, died in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Mauranipur police on Saturday, police sources said here.
What Everyone Ought To Know About India's Digital Success Story
Nov 18, 2023, at 09:02 pm
India has made impressive strides in utilizing digital platforms and systems to improve governance and effectively handle emergencies, as highlighted in the 2024 Regional Human Development Report for Asia and the Pacific. The report showcases India's strong digital public infrastructure, sometimes referred to as India Stack, which played a crucial role in facilitating direct benefit transfers and enhancing accessibility to necessities like healthcare, education, and public-sector payments.
UP govt to crackdown on 'Halal' certification, ban likely soon
Nov 18, 2023, at 08:33 pm
Lucknow/UNI: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is set to clamp down on the illicit practice of issuing 'Halal certificates' to food and cosmetic products without proper authority.
PM Modi to participate in Gita Path celebration in Kolkata on Dec 24
Nov 18, 2023, at 08:29 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his consent to participate in the Gita Path celebration, to be chanted by over a lakh of people in unison at the massive Brigade Parade Ground in the city on December 24, BJP West Bengal unit president Sukanta Majumdar said on Saturday.
India, Australia to hold two-plus-two ministerial dialogue in Delhi on Nov 20
Nov 18, 2023, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The second two-plus-two ministerial dialogue between the Defence and Foreign Ministers of India and Australia will be held here on Monday.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Workers trapped for nearly 150 hours
Nov 18, 2023, at 07:16 pm
Forty workers have been trapped in the debris for nearly 150 hours following the collapse of a tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi last Sunday, media reports said.
Ludhiana: 2 youths die, one injured in road accident
Nov 18, 2023, at 06:11 pm
Ludhiana/UNI: Two youths returning from marriage died on the spot and one seriously injured when they collided with a car coming from the opposite side near Khanna in Ludhiana district.
Maharashtra: 5 injured after fire breaks out following cylinder explosion in Bandra
Nov 18, 2023, at 02:32 pm
Five people were injured after a fire broke out due to an LPG gas cylinder blast in the Bandra area of Mumbai suburb in the wee hours of Saturday.
Rescue work in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse put on hold after loud 'cracking sound' was heard
Nov 18, 2023, at 05:43 am
The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue work hit another roadblock Friday as the drilling operations were put on hold after 2:45 pm following a large cracking sound. A meeting of experts has been called.
'Unconstitutional': Court scraps Haryana's 75 pct quota in private sector
Nov 18, 2023, at 05:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday scrapped the controversial Haryana law mandating 75 percent reservation for state residents in private-sector jobs terming it unconstitutional.
Mallikarjun Kharge unveils 'Abhaya Hastham' manifesto for Telangana Assembly election
Nov 18, 2023, at 03:16 am
Hyderabad/IBNS/UNI: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge released the 42-page Telangana Congress election manifesto titled "Abhaya Hastham" on Friday for the November 30 assembly election.
Calcutta High Court forms special bench to hear all Bengal school job scam cases
Nov 18, 2023, at 03:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: The Calcutta High Court Friday formed a two-judge special bench to complete all hearings within six months in relation to the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teachers in the West Bengal government-sponsored schools across the state.
Caste census to be implemented if Congress comes to power in Telangana: Rahul Gandhi
Nov 18, 2023, at 02:06 am
Warangal (Telangana)/IBNS/UNI: Former AICC President Rahul Gandhi announced that the Congress government, if elected in the coming Telangana Assembly election on November 30, would undertake a caste census.
Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Mosque for sixth consecutive week
Nov 17, 2023, at 11:19 pm
Srinagar, Nov 17 (UNI) For the sixth consecutive Friday, congregational prayers were not allowed at Kashmir’s historic Jamia mosque.
India-Sri Lanka participating in 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023'
Nov 17, 2023, at 11:17 pm
The ninth edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023” commenced on Thursday in Aundh (Pune).
India-Bangladesh forging a model relationship
Nov 17, 2023, at 11:14 pm
On the evening of November 15, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the India-Bangladesh relationship as a "model" in the Indian subcontinent.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Rajouri
Nov 17, 2023, at 10:26 pm
One terrorist was reportedly killed as a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.