BJP welcomes deferral of Punjab polls
Jan 18, 2022, at 01:29 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab BJP President Ashwani Sharma on Monday welcomed the Election Commission's decision to postpone the polling day to Feb 20 in the state, in view of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
Republic Day Tableau: Centre denies Mamata Banerjee's allegations
Jan 18, 2022, at 01:13 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Monday rejected the allegations levelled by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that the state's tableau has been excluded from the Republic Day parade on January 26.
Kashmir: Two militant associates of JeM arrested
Jan 18, 2022, at 12:03 am
Srinagar/UNI: Two militant associates of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and explosive material were recovered from their possession in Kashmir, police said on Monday.
Congress MLA Luv Kumar Goldy joins Punjab Lok Congress
Jan 17, 2022, at 11:53 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Senior Congress leader and two-time MLA from Garhshankar Luv Kumar Goldy on Monday joined former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's Punjab Lok Congress along with his supporters including sarpanches, members of municipal council and block samitis.
UAE fire caused by suspected drone strike leaves 2 Indians dead: Reports
Jan 17, 2022, at 11:02 pm
Doha/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: Three fuel tanks exploded near depots of Abu Dhabi oil company ADNOC on Monday, the emirate’s police said, adding that the blast may be caused by a drone hit.
India's 'silver girl' Mirabai visits National War Memorial
Jan 17, 2022, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi: India’s ‘Silver Girl’ Saikhom Mirabai Chanu visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi which has been built to honour the courage, valour and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.
Assembly Polls: Punjab to vote on Feb 20
Jan 17, 2022, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Assembly polls in Punjab were rescheduled by the Election Commission on Monday to Feb 20.
IED recovered in Delhi was part of consignment of explosives smuggled from Pakistan: Official
Jan 17, 2022, at 08:53 pm
New Delhi: The improvised explosive device (IED), which was recovered from the Gazipur area of east Delhi on Friday (Jan 14), was part of the consignment of explosives that were smuggled into India from Pakistan, media reports said on Monday.
AAP to name its Chief Ministerial candidate tomorrow: Kejriwal
Jan 17, 2022, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Ahead of assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said the party will announce its Chief Minister candidate for Punjab on Tuesday.
Security up in Poonch ahead of Republic Day
Jan 17, 2022, at 08:18 pm
Jammu/UNI: A joint team of Army and Special Operation Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday launched Cordon and Search Operation ahead of Republic Day in parts of Poonch district along the Line of Control.
Shiv Sena backs Manohar Parrikar's son Utpal Parrikar in Goa elections
Jan 17, 2022, at 07:12 pm
Panaji/Mumbai/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s friend-turned political foe Shiv Sena will be backing late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's son Utpal Parrikar in the upcoming state elections if the latter contests as an Independent candidate from Panaji.
BSF-Civilians clash over cow slaughtering
Jan 17, 2022, at 06:30 pm
Agartala/UNI: At least five people including four civilians were injured in a clash between BSF and villagers of Motinagar in Sonamura along the India-Bangladesh border on Sunday over cow slaughtering, which spread tension in bordering villages of Sepahijala district in Tripura.
No person can be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19: Centre tells Supreme Court
Jan 17, 2022, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it can advise but not force individuals to get vaccinated against coronavirus pandemic, media reports said.
UK Sikhs challenge anti-India narrative propagated by Khalistanis and their backers
Jan 17, 2022, at 04:20 pm
Amidst heightened activities by Khalistanis, the Sikh community has started to push back against anti-India forces in the UK.
JK: NIA files chargesheet against LeM terrorists
Jan 17, 2022, at 04:15 pm
Jammu/UNI: The National Investigation Agency filed chargesheet against four terrorists of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) in connection with a criminal conspiracy case.
Weekend lockdown imposed across JK to curb COVID spread
Jan 17, 2022, at 04:09 pm
Jammu: Amid alarming surge in COVID cases, complete weekend restrictions on non-essential movement were imposed late Saturday evening across J&K.
JK: Army Day celebrated in Machil sector
Jan 17, 2022, at 04:02 pm
Srinagar: Army Day was celebrated today by the local army unit and villagers at Kamkari village near the Line of Control in Machil sector, Kupwara.
'Safeguarding public health our topmost priority in JK'
Jan 17, 2022, at 03:50 pm
Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police, Rakesh Balwal Saturday visited various City areas to oversee the implementation of the weekend restrictions reimposed by State Executive Committee after sudden spike in Covid-19 cases to contain the fast spread of the Coronavirus.
JK: DC Srinagar reviews preparations for Republic Day celebration
Jan 17, 2022, at 03:40 pm
Srinagar: In connection with celebration of forthcoming 73rd Republic Day-2022, the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar today took stock of preparatory activities at Sher i Kashmir Cricket Stadium Sonwar here.
Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj dies
Jan 17, 2022, at 03:04 pm
Lucknow: Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj died at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday.
JK: Cop, civilian injured in hand grenade attack by militants in Srinagar
Jan 17, 2022, at 04:33 am
Srinagar/UNI: A civilian and a policeman were injured in a grenade attack in old Srinagar, Police said.
Bengali theatre personality Shaoli Mitra passes away at 74
Jan 17, 2022, at 04:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Renowned Bengali theatre personality and actress Shaoli Mitra passed away in Kolkata on Sunday late afternoon, reports said. She was 74.
Punjab: CM Channi's brother to contest as independent from Bassi Pathana
Jan 17, 2022, at 03:39 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Dr Manohar Singh, brother of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, has officially announced to contest as an independent candidate from Bassi Pathana (SC) seat.
Security forces apprehend hardcore insurgent in Manipur
Jan 17, 2022, at 03:36 am
Guwahati: Security forces apprehended a hardcore insurgent with arms in Manipur's Imphal West district.
Samajwadi Party leader tries self-immolation in Lucknow for being denied assembly ticket
Jan 16, 2022, at 10:39 pm
Lucknow/UNI: A Samajwadi Party leader from Aligarh attempted self-immolation on Sunday in protest against not getting an assembly ticket.
Punjab: Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu invites Elon Musk
Jan 16, 2022, at 10:23 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu has invited American billionaire businessman Elon Musk to set up his car company in Punjab.
Two injured as miscreants open fire on them in Assam’s Hailakandi
Jan 16, 2022, at 08:17 pm
Guwahati: At least two people were critically injured after bike-borne miscreants opened fire upon them in Assam’s Hailakandi district.
Jan 16, 2022, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday saluted each and every individual associated with the vaccination drive as the country completes one year of inoculation against the COVID-19 virus.
Politics being done over PM Modi's security breach: Arvind Kejriwal
Jan 16, 2022, at 06:04 pm
Panaji/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that politics is being done over the alleged security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab.
Channi, Siddhu among 86 candidates announced in Cong Punjab list
Jan 16, 2022, at 09:55 am
Chandigarh/UNI: The Congress on Saturday released its first list of 86 candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.