Punjab CM Amarinder Singh stages protest in Delhi
Nov 04, 2020, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, along with several MLAs, on Wednesday visited Rajghat here, as a sign to protest against the Centre who he blamed for showing "step-motherly" treatment to his state.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt completes construction of over 7700 bunkers along LoC, IB
Nov 04, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has completed the construction of 7,777 bunkers along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International border (IB) in five districts of Jammu region, officials said on Tuesday.
J&K: Issues of ex-servicemen, war widows to be resolved on priority, says DC Kupwara
Nov 04, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Srinagar: According to a press statement, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg today said that all issues and grievances pertaining to ex-servicemen and war widows will be resolved on priority basis.
US Elections 2020: Indian-origin Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wins polls
Nov 04, 2020, at 10:11 pm
Washington: Indian-origin Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi scripted an easy victory over Preston Nelson as he was re-elected to the US House of Representatives for the third consecutive term on Wednesday.
Intel points to terror attacks around Christmas on Indian airports, security tightened
Nov 04, 2020, at 09:40 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Security has been beefed up across country, especially in and around airports, after intelligence inputs indicated terrorist strike around December 25-26.
Kashmir: Two youths arrested for abducting, raping girl in Kulgam
Nov 04, 2020, at 06:36 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two youths allegedly involved in abducting and raping a 21-year-old girl, who remained admitted in a hospital in a critical condition, in south Kashmir district of Kulgam.
Arnab Goswami's arrest extremely distressing: Editors Guild
Nov 04, 2020, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Editors Guild of India on Wednesday condemned the arrest of Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami terming it an extremely distressing move.
Arnab Goswami arrested in 2-year old suicide case, BJP calls it 'shades of emergency'
Nov 04, 2020, at 05:34 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police on Wednesday said Indian journalist Arnab Goswami was arrested in connection with a two-year old suicide case, media reports said.
Bihar: Action to be initiated against those threw onions at Nitish Kumar
Nov 04, 2020, at 03:21 pm
Madhubani/UNI: Some people threw onions at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a public meeting at Ganagaur village in Harlakhi assembly constituency, here on Tuesday.
UP: Four killed in a cracker factory blast
Nov 04, 2020, at 03:14 pm
Kushinagar/UNI: At least four people were killed while several others were injured in an explosion in an illegal cracker factory in Kaptanganj area of the district on early Wednesday.
Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami arrested in Naik suicide case
Nov 04, 2020, at 02:53 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami was detained by Mumbai Police on Wednesday morning.
Indian govt directs to block 12 pro-Khalistani websites: Reports
Nov 04, 2020, at 03:36 am
New Delhi: The Indian government has directed the IT ministry to block 12 pro-Khalistani outfits-linked websites, media reports said on Tuesday.
Some Gulf countries still restricting entry to Indians amid Covid-19: Aviation Minister
Nov 04, 2020, at 02:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said some countries have still not removed restrictions on the entry of Indian nationals and the Centre is ready to fly passengers once they ease the limitations.
Maharashtra coal blocks allocation case: ED attaches Rs 169 cr assets of firm
Nov 04, 2020, at 01:29 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said that it has issued a provisional attachment order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), to seize assets worth Rs 169 crore of a firm, in connection with its probe into the coal blocks allocation case in Maharashtra.
Bihar Assembly polls witness 52 per cent voters' turnout in second phase
Nov 04, 2020, at 01:13 am
Patna/UNI: An estimated 52.11 per cent of the total 2,86,11,164 electorate exercised their franchise in 94 constituencies during second of three-phased Bihar Assembly Elections, sealing fates of 1,463 candidates including the CM candidate of Grand Alliance Tejashwi Prasad Yadav.
J&K: Mehbooba Mufti holds interaction with PDP youth leaders in Srinagar
Nov 03, 2020, at 11:09 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday interacted with her party youth leaders in the summer capital, Srinagar.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reach Kolkata tomorrow
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:50 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Union Home minister Amit Shah is expected to land in this city on Wednesday before addressing BJP karyakartas and a group selected senior citizens in the Bankura district on the following day as the saffron brigade is aiming to unseat Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in the 2021 assembly poll.
CBI arrests senior IRS officer among 4 in fraud and cheating cases of over crores of rupees
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata/UNI: The CBI investigating a 2017 fraud and cheating case of over Rs 100 crore has arrested four suspects, including an Indian Revenue Services officer (IRS) after grilling them for hours in the city on Monday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two drug peddler arrested
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:45 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two drug peddlers and recovered Codeine Phosphate and seized a vehicle in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, a police spokesman said on Tuesday afternoon.
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:05 pm
Patna: In his final leg of campaigning for the crucial Bihar Assembly polls, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people of the state have decided to bring back National Democratic Alliance into power for another term.
BJP leader approaches police seeking action against Amitabh Bachchan over KBC question
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:00 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has sought a police action against acting legend Amitabh Bachchan over a question asked by him in quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) on television, media reports said.
No truck with Bimal Gurung: GJM leader Binay Tamang ahead of meeting with Mamata
Nov 03, 2020, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Hours ahead of his meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, GJM (Binay faction) leader Binay Tamang on Tuesday said he has no truck with Bimal Gurung, as the latter recently severed his link with the BJP and announced his allegiance towards the TMC supremo.
'India stands with Austria during this tragic time': PM Modi on Vienna 'terror attack'
Nov 03, 2020, at 04:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Reacting to the Vienna shooting which has left two people killed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his country stands with Austria in this "tragic time".
Jharkhand Assembly: Voting begins for bypolls on Dumka, Bermo
Nov 03, 2020, at 03:03 pm
Ranchi/UNI: Voting on Tuesday morning commenced for the bypolls on Dumka (ST) and Bermo Seats of the Jharkhand Assembly.
Uttar Pradesh: Voting for bypolls in 7 Assembly seats begins
Nov 03, 2020, at 02:42 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Voting for bypolls to seven Assembly sets in Uttar Pradesh began on Tuesday morning amid Covid-19 protocol and tight security.
Bihar: Polling begins in second phase of Assembly polls
Nov 03, 2020, at 02:00 pm
Patna/UNI: Polling for second of the three phased Bihar Assembly Elections in 94 seats began at 7 AM on Tuesday.
Centre releases Rs 2,200 cr as first installment of grant-in-aid for improving air quality
Nov 03, 2020, at 07:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has released an amount of Rs 2,200 crore as the first installment for improvement of air quality measures to 15 states, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday.
Schools, colleges in West Bengal to remain closed for physical assemblies till Nov 30
Nov 03, 2020, at 05:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government on Monday decided to extend certain anti-coronavirus lockdown measures till Nov 30.
Meeting suggests extension of lockdown in Mizoram's Aizwal city
Nov 03, 2020, at 04:51 am
Aizawl/IBNS: A meeting held at SAD Conference Hall at MINECO attended by Mizoram Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana and Home Minister Pu Lalchamliana reviewed the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the state and also the efficacy of the current lockdown in Aizawl city given the recent rise in the number of positive cases.
Sarbananda Sonowal writes to Union Home Minister about Assam-Mizoram border issue
Nov 03, 2020, at 04:33 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed his condolences over the death of one Intazul Laskar who was abducted by the miscreants from Lailapur Border Outpost area of Cachar district along Assam-Mizoram border and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of the kin of diseased.