Ivanka Trump describes Taj Mahal as 'awe-inspiring'

Feb 25, 2020, at 12:29 am

Agra/IBNS: Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, who is also visiting India along with his father and US First Lady Melania, found the Taj Mahal in Agra "awe-inspiring."

Death toll rises to four in CAA violence in northeast Delhi;MHA says situation under control

Feb 25, 2020, at 12:08 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The death toll in Monday's CAA violence in northeast Delhi rose to four, including three civilians and one policeman, said Delhi Police sources.

India greets heartily Donald Trump and his family in Ahmedabad, Agra on Day 1

Feb 24, 2020, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: It was an eventful first day for US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on their maiden visit to India on Monday which was marked by the ever-growing 'bromance' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, iconic visits to Sabarmati Ashram and the Taj Mahal among others, but was also speckled towards the end with his arrival in the national capital in the evening which saw violence claiming three lives during the day over the anti-citizenship law protest.

Congress leaders decline invite to banquet for Donald Trump

Feb 24, 2020, at 10:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury declined the invitation to attend the banquet for Donald Trump hosted by President Ramnath Kovind, the floor leader of the principal opposition party in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, too, refused the invite today.

Delhi violence 'orchestrated' to coincide with US President Donald Trump's visit: Reports

Feb 24, 2020, at 09:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The violence in parts of northeast Delhi over the amended citizenship law on Monday was most likely orchestrated in view of US President Donald Trump’s 36-hour visit to India, media reports said quoting sources with knowledge of the Home Ministry's assessment on the matter.

CAA violence claims life of Delhi cop, MHA states 'situation under control'

Feb 24, 2020, at 08:54 pm

Delhi/IBNS: The violent clashes over the citizenship law in the national capital claimed the life of a policeman and a civilian on Monday. Hours after the policeman lost his life and several others were injured in the violent clash between anti and pro CAA protesters in North-East Delhi, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla said that the situation in the violence-hit areas of Delhi had been brought under control.

CAA clashes: Entry-Exit gates of 5 metro stations shut, Delhi police imposes sec 144 in affected areas

Feb 24, 2020, at 08:16 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday closed entry and exit gates of five stations following violence in northeast Delhi’s Jaffrabad and Maujpur during clashes between pro-Citizenship (Amendment) Act agitators and those who are against the Act even as Delhi Police imposed section 144 of CrPc in affected areas.

Rahul condemns Delhi violence, urges citizens to keep restraint 'no matter what provocation'

Feb 24, 2020, at 07:51 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the violence between pro and anti - Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) agitators in North-East Delhi's jaffrabad and Maujpur areas and urged citizens of Delhi to show "restraint, compassion and understanding no matter what the provocation".

After visiting Taj Mahal, Donald Trump along with Melania arrive in Delhi

Feb 24, 2020, at 07:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After taking the tour of Taj Mahal in Agra with First Lady Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump arrived in Delhi where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

NABARD sanctions Rs 400.64 Cr for infra boost in J&K

Feb 24, 2020, at 06:22 pm

Jammu/UNI:  National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned a sum of Rs 400.64 crore to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir for the current financial year specifically for boosting rural infrastructure.

Karnataka: Pro-Pakistan slogans found written on door, walls of school in Hubbali

Feb 24, 2020, at 06:09 pm

Hubballi/UNI:  Tension gripped the region for sometime on Monday as Pro-Pakistan slogans were found written on door and walls of a Government Higher Primary School at Budarsingi village in Hubballi Rural taluk.

Congress leader Siddaramaih critical of extravagant welcome given to Trump

Feb 24, 2020, at 05:56 pm

Kalaburagi/UNI: Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah said on Monday that US President Donald Trump is our guest, and it is out duty to welcome him wholeheartedly, but our Prime minister Narendra Modi has gone out of his way and treating him like an extra special guest which is absolutely unnecessary.

Ayodhya Issue: Sunni Waqf Board accepts five acres allotted for mosque

Feb 24, 2020, at 05:46 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board (UPSCWB) on Monday accepted the five-acre alternate land that was offered to construct a mosque after the Supreme Court's landmark judgement in the Ayodhya case.

Singer Sonu Nigam issued recovery notice to return advance fee

Feb 24, 2020, at 05:43 pm

Gorakhpur/UNI: A recovery notice has been issued to recover the amount of Rs 40 lakh, which were paid in advance to Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam, now that he will not be taking part in a programme scheduled for the Gorakhpur Mahotsav.

Cop killed in CAA clashes, CM Arvind Kejriwal expresses grief

Feb 24, 2020, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi/UNI: A police personnel died as clashes erupt between two groups over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Maujpur in Delhi.

Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal  

Feb 24, 2020, at 05:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Ending his Ahmedabad spectacle, US President Donald Trump, along with First Lady Melania Trump, are currently visiting India's iconic Taj Mahal in Agra city on Monday.

Guwahati court sent Sharjeel Imam to four days police custody

Feb 24, 2020, at 05:07 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Guwahati on Monday sent Sharjeel Imam to four days police custody.

After Ahmedabad spectacle, Donald Trump arrives in Agra for Taj Mahal visit 

Feb 24, 2020, at 04:46 pm

Agra/IBNS: After completing his visit to Ahmedabad, where he attended the grand Namaste Trump event, US President Donald Trump is currently visiting Agra city in north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

CAA protests: Violence erupts in parts of Delhi, constable killed 

Feb 24, 2020, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A police constable was killed as violence once again erupted in northeast Delhi during protests for and against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA, media reports said.  

Trumps leave for Agra after 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad

Feb 24, 2020, at 04:14 pm

Ahmedabad/UNI: US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump left for Agra after attending the 'Namaste Trump' event here.

India, US to seal defence deal worth $3 billion: Donald Trump

Feb 24, 2020, at 04:09 pm

Ahmedabad/New Delhi/UNI: US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that his country will sign a defence deal worth three billion dollars on Tuesday in national capital.

Very distressing: Arvind Kejriwal tweets on Delhi clashes ahead of Donald Trump's visit 

Feb 24, 2020, at 03:59 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah to restore law and order in the national capital after reports emerged that pro and anti-CAA demonstrators clashed and threw stones at each other in some parts of Delhi on Monday.

Shaheen Bagh impasse: Mediators report back

Feb 24, 2020, at 03:17 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Interlocutors on Monday submitted a detailed report, in a sealed cover, to the Supreme Court in connection with petitions challenging an agitation at Shaheen Bagh area against the Citizenship Amendment Act, which is seen as anti-Muslim.

West Bengal: Security guard kills by the robber's at Bhangar

Feb 24, 2020, at 03:13 pm

Bhangar (West Bengal)/UNI:  One security guard was killed by the robber's sharp weapon in Sonapatti area of Bhangar police station in South 24 Parganas district.

India, US united in defending citizens from threat of radical Islamic terrorism: Donald Trump 

Feb 24, 2020, at 02:54 pm

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Participating in the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Motera Stadium, US President Donald Trump on Monday said both his nation and India were united to defend its citizens from the threat of radical Islamic terrorism.

Vice President Naidu arrives Goa

Feb 24, 2020, at 02:19 pm

Panaji/UNI: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrived on a day-long visit to Goa on Monday.

Puducherry: Floral Tributes paid to Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary

Feb 24, 2020, at 02:17 pm

Puducherry/UNI:  Floral tributes were paid to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on her 72nd birth anniversary here on Monday.

India-US share closer relationship today: Narendra Modi 

Feb 24, 2020, at 02:06 pm

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Leading the nation in welcoming US President Donald Trump in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and US share closer relationship today.

Gangster Ravi Pujari extradited from South Africa to India

Feb 24, 2020, at 01:55 pm

Bengaluru/UNI:  Fugitive underworld don Ravi Pujari, with more than 90 criminal charges pending against him, was brought to the city in the wee hours of Monday after he was arrested from Senegal in South Africa.

Donald Trump arrives in Motera Stadium 

Feb 24, 2020, at 01:39 pm

Ahmedabad/IBNS: After a grand welcome and a brief visit to Sabarmati Ashram, US President Donald Trump arrived in Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday where he is scheduled to participate in the 'Namaste Trump' event.