Jammu and Kashmir: Militant killed in encounter by SF in Pulwama
Apr 09, 2021, at 03:48 pm
Srinagar/UNI: An unidentified militant was killed by security forces on Friday in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral area of south Kashmir district of Pulwama, a police spokesman said.
India continues to witness COVID-19 spike: 1,31,968 new cases registered
Apr 09, 2021, at 03:45 pm
New Delhi: Continuing the surge in daily count, India registered 1,31,968 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data.
State not getting adequate supply of vaccines : Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Apr 09, 2021, at 02:59 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra State health minister Rajesh Tope expressed concern that the state is not getting adequate supply of vaccines to prevent corona virus infection.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces eliminate two terrorists during Nowbugh encounter
Apr 09, 2021, at 02:44 pm
Srinagar: At least two terrorists died during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowbugh region on Friday.
Varanasi court orders ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque next to Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Apr 09, 2021, at 05:35 am
Varanasi/IBNS: A court in Varanasi has ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out a physical survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque, which is located next to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Would like to see disengagement in remaining areas of East Ladakh: India on standoff with China
Apr 09, 2021, at 05:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday said it would like to see disengagement by Chinese troops in the remaining areas of Eastern Ladakh which would lead to restoration of peace with Beijing.
India condemns Myanmar violence, supports restoration of democracy
Apr 09, 2021, at 04:32 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday reiterated its position on Myanmar violence, condemning the atrocities and calling for the restoration of democracy in the neighbouring country.
India sends Covid vaccines to Paraguay
Apr 09, 2021, at 04:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has sent a shipment of its indigenous produces vaccine to Paraguay after the country's foreign minister requested External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Bengal polls: EC serves notice to Suvendu Adhikari for delivering hate speech
Apr 09, 2021, at 04:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a show-cause notice against BJP candidate in Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari, for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by delivering 'hate speech' during a public meeting in his assembly constituency on Apr 29, officials said.
Karnataka govt announces night curfew in Bengaluru, 6 other cities from Saturday
Apr 09, 2021, at 03:55 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Bengaluru and six other cities in Karnataka will impose a night curfew from Saturday, the state government announced minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged states to enforce fresh curbs amid rising cases of Covid-19.
Focus on micro-containment, extensive testing, 'Covid curfew' to contain spread: PM Modi to CMs
Apr 09, 2021, at 03:26 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked state chief ministers to focus on creating micro-containment zones and extensive testing as means to contain the spread of Covid-19 second wave, which pushed up the daily surge of cases to 1.26 lakh in 24 hours.
PM Modi live with CMs on Covid 19
Apr 09, 2021, at 01:49 am
Focus on micro containment zones: Modi to CMs in his address
John Kerry meets PM Modi, Paris Agreement issue discussed
Apr 09, 2021, at 01:14 am
New Delhi: US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Amid Covid surge, UP govt orders increase in hospital beds
Apr 09, 2021, at 01:11 am
Lucknow/UNI: Amid a steep rise in the Covid-19 cases, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday decided to increase the number of beds reserved for coronavirus patients in all the government as well as private hospitals.
Supreme Court dismisses petition to stop deportation of Rohingyas from Jammu Kashmir
Apr 09, 2021, at 12:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking the release of 150 Rohingya refugees locked in a Jammu sub-jail and the stalling of deportation, said media reports.
Chhattisgarh: Soldier kidnapped by Maoists after deadly encounter released
Apr 08, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Raipur/IBNS: A commando, who was kidnapped by Maoists after a deadly encounter in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, has been released, media reports said.
Mamata responds to EC show cause notice, stands by her call to Muslims to vote unitedly
Apr 08, 2021, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday stood by her call to Muslims to vote unitedly, in a reaction to the Election Commission (EC)'s show cause notice.
BJP will create UP-like anti-Romeo squads in Bengal: Yogi Adityanath
Apr 08, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), if comes to power, will form anti-romeo squads in West Bengal to put the Trinamool Congress (TMC) romeos behind bars.
SC dismisses Maharashtra Govt's plea to stay CBI probe against Anil Deshmukh corruption charges
Apr 08, 2021, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court today observed that an independent probe is necessary in investigating the allegations of corruption made by former Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh against Anil Deshmukh, former home minister of Maharashtra, as both of them held high posts and worked closely.
NCP lashes out at Union Health Min Harsh Vardhan over ‘COVID politics’
Apr 08, 2021, at 09:12 pm
Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) NCP chief spokesperson Mahesh Bharat Tapase on Thursday said that Union Health Minister Harshvardhan needs to be reminded that Maharashtra tops the chart in the country as far as vaccination drive is concerned and this is purely due to the efforts taken by Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope and his team.
Fadnavis demands CBI probe into Waze's charges against Anil Parab
Apr 08, 2021, at 08:58 pm
Nagpur/UNI: Senior BJP leader and Leader of opposition(LoP) in Maharashtra Assembly Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday demanded a CBI probe into charges levelled by suspended cop Sachin Waze against Shiv Sena Minister Anil Parab.
Muttaheda Majlis-e-Ulma demands release of Mirwiaz before Holy Ramadhan
Apr 08, 2021, at 08:47 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Expressing concern over the continued house detention of Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq from August 4, 2019, the Muttaheda Majlis-e-Ulma (MMU) on Thursday demanded his immediate release before the commencement of Holy fasting month of Ramdhan.
Vaccine shortage not a figment of Maharashtra govt's imagination, it's real: Omar
Apr 08, 2021, at 08:26 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Asserting that it's safe to say the COVID-19 vaccine shortage is not a figment of the Maharashtra government's imagination, former chief minister and NC vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that it is real and won't be resolved by war of words between people in responsible positions.
NIA arrests suspected militant from Jammu
Apr 08, 2021, at 07:30 pm
Jammu/UNI: A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested one suspected militant from here.
PM Modi to hold meeting with all CMs over Covid-19 situation today, Mamata to skip
Apr 08, 2021, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday hold a meeting with the Chief Ministers of all states and union territories over the current situation of Covid-19 in the country and the vaccination drive.
Madhya Pradesh imposes weekend lockdown in urban areas to curb Covid-19 spread
Apr 08, 2021, at 06:57 pm
Bhopal/IBNS: The Madhya Pradesh government has imposed weekend lockdown in all urban areas to flatten the curve of Covid-19 in the state, media reports said.
Madhya Pradesh imposes weekend lockdown to curb Covid-19 spread
Apr 08, 2021, at 06:33 pm
Bhopal/IBNS: The Madhya Pradesh government has imposed weekend lockdown to curb the Covid-19 spread in the state.
Army Chief General MM Naravane proceeds on visit to Bangladesh
Apr 08, 2021, at 06:09 pm
Shillong/UNI: Continuing with the excellent tradition of strong bilateral and defence ties between India and Bangladesh, General MM Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff has proceeded on a visit to Bangladesh from April 8 to April 12.
Eastern Army Commander visits forward areas in Arunachal Pradesh
Apr 08, 2021, at 06:07 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Lt Gen Anil Chauhan, GOC-in-C Eastern Command visited units deployed in forward locations of Arunachal Pradesh on April 6-7.
Assam polls: Congress demands access to CCTV links of strong rooms
Apr 08, 2021, at 06:04 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Congress party has demanded the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide access /link of the CCTV cameras of the strong rooms to the contesting candidates where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are kept before counting of votes.