JD (U) Rajya Sabha MP King Mahendra passes away
Dec 27, 2021, at 07:01 pm
Patna/UNI: Rajya Sabha MP of the ruling JD (U) from Bihar, Mahendra Prasad alias King Mahendra, a pharmaceutical tycoon, died at a hospital in New Delhi on Monday morning. He was 81.
AAP ahead of BJP, Congress in Chandigarh civic polls
Dec 27, 2021, at 06:06 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: In what could be a boost for Arvind Kejriwal in Punjab politics, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is racing ahead of its rivals in the Chandigarh civic polls, the results of which are expected to be out fully by Monday afternoon.
After row, BJP's Tejasvi Surya 'unconditionally' withdraws 'Hindu revival' remark
Dec 27, 2021, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya has withdrawn his call to "revive" Hindus, who were converted "over the course in India's history", after his statement triggered a massive row.
Six naxals killed in Chhattisgarh-Telangana border
Dec 27, 2021, at 04:34 pm
Raipur/IBNS: Six naxals have been killed in a police encounter which took place at a forest in the border of Chhattisgarh and Telangana, media reports said.
Supreme Court lawyers appeal to CJI for intervention in Haridwar hate speech incident
Dec 27, 2021, at 04:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Top lawyers of the Supreme Court have appealed to Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana to take suo moto cognizance of the calls for "ethnic cleansing" given by religious leaders in Delhi and Haridwar, media reports said.
PM Narendra Modi to visit Himachal Pradesh today
Dec 27, 2021, at 02:57 pm
Mandi: PM Narendra Modi will visit Mandi, Himachal Pradesh on Monday.
Usanas Foundation to host Maharana Pratap Annual Security Dialogue on transnational terrorism
Dec 27, 2021, at 07:15 am
Udaipur-based Usanas Foundation will be hosting the Maharana Pratap Annual Security Dialogue on 'Transnational Terrorism in the 21st Century and Global Counterterrorism Response' on Jan 10-13, 2022.
Mumbai's Covid cases jump 21 pc after 7 months as revelers leave home in holiday season
Dec 27, 2021, at 04:24 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai recorded 922 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hour a 21 percent jump from yesterday when the metropolis logged 757 cases.
Muzaffarpur: Six labourers killed in boiler blast in noodles factory
Dec 27, 2021, at 03:36 am
Muzaffarpur/UNI: At least six labourers died as a boiler explosion occured in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar on Sunday.
Night curfew imposed in Delhi as Covid cases jump
Dec 27, 2021, at 03:29 am
Delhi/IBNS: A night curfew will be imposed starting Monday in Delhi from 10 pm to 5 am to curb the rising cases of Covid-19 as the national capital recorded 290 fresh cases -- a 16 percent jump in infections from yesterday.
Army captain to face court martial over demonetisation scam
Dec 27, 2021, at 01:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: An Indian Army Captain would face general court martial proceedings on 12 different charges of corruption and wrongdoings committed during the demonetisation exercise carried out in November 2016, media reports said.
Night curfew imposed in Ladakh UT after a case of Omicron variant found
Dec 26, 2021, at 11:18 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Night curfew has been imposed in the twin districts of Kargil and Leh in Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh after a case of Omicron Variant was reported here on Sunday.
Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind mourn death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:53 pm
New Delhi: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday express sadness over the death of Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two policemen injured in grenade attack in Pulwama
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:42 pm
Srinagar/UNI: At least two policemen were injured when militants lobbed a hand grenade near the post office in South Kashmir district of Pulwama on Sunday afternoon, official sources said.
Jammu and Kashmir: H&H deptt organises 3rd Srinagar Craft Safari
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:36 pm
Srinagar: Department of Handicrafts and Handloom (H&H) Kashmir conducted the third edition of Craft Safari post recognition of Srinagar as the UNESCO craft city in the field of Craft and Folk Art.
Jammu and Kashmir: Army, civil admin conduct Gram Sabha in Gurez
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:25 pm
Srinagar: The Army and civil administration Saturday conducted a Gram Sabha at Dawar in Gurez on the occasion of ‘National Good Governance Day’.
Jammu and Kashmir: Chairperson DDC Gbl inspects progress of under construction bridges
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:20 pm
Ganderbal: District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq today inspected the progress of various under construction bridges in the district.
Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism Deptt organises Christmas festivals at Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:16 pm
Srinagar: As part of the week long year ending celebrations, Directorate ofTourism, Kashmir organised grand Christmas festivals at tourist destinations ofGulmarg and Pahalgam today, an official press release said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Education Zone Batamaloo celebrates Good Governance Week
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:12 pm
Srinagar: As part of the Good Governance Week celebrations, many functionswere organised in all schools of Primary and Middle of Batamaloo Zone today.
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:07 pm
Srinagar: BJP leader and former legislator Devender Singh Rana today lauded youth participation in sports in a big way, saying this is a healthy and productive pursuit in maintaining physical fitness and keeping the mind agile.
Jammu And Kashmir: Government to fix timeline for project completion
Dec 26, 2021, at 10:01 pm
Srinagar: After years of delay, the Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (PNG) to fix the timeline for completion of Bhatinda – Srinagar gas pipeline.
Christmas celebrated with gaiety across Jammu and Kashmir
Dec 26, 2021, at 09:53 pm
Srinagar: Christmas, the birthday of Jesus Christ (AS), was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety across J&K on Saturday.
Dec 26, 2021, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mandi, Himachal Pradesh on Dec 27.
Karnataka announces night curfew, bans New Year-related parties
Dec 26, 2021, at 06:46 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government on Sunday announced a night curfew in the state for 10 days starting from Dec 28 between 10 pm and 5 am amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
Amid Omicron threat, Assam govt re-imposes night curfew, allows relaxation for New Year celebration
Dec 26, 2021, at 06:28 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Amid rising the number of Omicron variant cases in many states of the country, the Assam government has re-imposed night curfew, but the same would not be in force on the night of Dec 31 for the New Year celebrations.
For me Mann Ki Baat is not about highlighting govt's work: PM Modi
Dec 26, 2021, at 06:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in the 84th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. This is the last edition of this year's broadcast.
PM Modi has reached 'pinnacle' of good governance: Prakash Javadekar
Dec 26, 2021, at 03:14 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Former Union minister Prakash Javadekar hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reaching the “pinnacle" of good governance and said corruption and malpractices have almost stopped in the tenure of the BJP led NDA government as Aadhar and PAN cards are linked to all government departments.
Govt approves vaccination for 15-18 age grp; booster shots for 60+, frontline workers: PM
Dec 26, 2021, at 03:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that the government has approved vaccination shots for children aged 15 and 18 years and the vaccination drive will start from January 3 (Monday).
Around Rs 240 cr recovered from premises of UP businessman, raids continue
Dec 26, 2021, at 03:42 am
Kanpur/Kannauj/UNI: The teams of Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) till Saturday evening recovered around Rs 240 crore and jewellery during searches at multiple locations across Kanpur and Kannauj allegedly linked to the owner of Kanpur-based Trimurti Fragrance Private Limited Piyush Jain.
Four militants killed in south Kashmir gunfights
Dec 26, 2021, at 03:06 am
Srinagar/UNI: Four militants were killed in two separate gunfights in south Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.