Free, fair, credible elections are lifeblood of democracy: Pranab Mukherjee

Jan 24, 2020, at 12:11 am

New Delhi/UNI: Emphasising the importance of the participation of people in the electoral process, former President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that it is the key to a healthy democracy and “free, fair, popular and credible elections are a cornerstone and the lifeblood of democracy."

Ratan Tata shares #ThrowbackThrusday picture of himself, becomes Insta hit within hour

Jan 23, 2020, at 11:48 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Industrialist Ratan Tata seemed to be in a lighter mood on Thursday and hence treated his followers with a throwback photo of himself from his Los Angeles days.

Youth Cong stages Dharnain Himachal, seeks 'National Register of Unemployment'

Jan 23, 2020, at 10:25 pm

Shimla/UNI: Seeking 'National Register of Unemployment,' state unit of Youth Congress staged a Dharna before the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Office here on Thursday protesting against the rising unemployment in the country.

India hopeful that FATF will evaluate progress made by Pak on terror financing issue

Jan 23, 2020, at 10:01 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India on Thursday expressed hope that the FATF in its meeting in February in Paris will 'evaluate' the progress made by Pakistan on the basis of set criteria on terror financing issue.

Amit Shah attacks AAP for breaking promises, pledges development for Delhi

Jan 23, 2020, at 08:57 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Election campaign for fast approaching Delhi assembly picked up on Thursday with BJP organising a series of rallies and roadside meetings.

INS Netaji Subhas celebrates birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Jan 23, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Kolkata/UNI: INS Netaji Subhas, Naval Station here today celebrated the 124th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose with floral tributes on his statue situated at the centre of the station.

Article 370: Seven-judge bench referral order in abeyance

Jan 23, 2020, at 06:06 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved verdict on whether the petitions challenging the scrapping of Article 370 which used to provide special status to Jammu and Kashmir should be heard by a larger seven-judge bench.

Imran Khan looks 'demoralised', onus on Pak for conducive talks: India

Jan 23, 2020, at 06:00 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India on Thursday asserted that there is 'no role' for any third party negotiations on Kashmir and maintained that for any meaningful dialogue between India and Pakistan, the 'onus' is ultimately on Islamabad.

Tripura ADC wants financial autonomy before raising the strength of council

Jan 23, 2020, at 05:48 pm

Agartala/UNI: As Tripura assembly unanimously passed a resolution to increase the number of seat of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) from the existing 28 to 50, left front ruled ADC asked for financial autonomy and proportionate devolution of share of taxes before increasing the seats.  

AAP, Congress created Shaheen Bagh-like Mini Pakistans: BJP's Kapil Mishra

Jan 23, 2020, at 05:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Stoking controversy amid the poll fever in the national capital, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from north Delhi's Model Town, Kapil Mishra, on Thursday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress created Mini Pakistans like Shaheen Bagh, the site in New Delhi where several Muslim women are protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) for over a month.

BSF seizes illegal drugs from a house in Tripura

Jan 23, 2020, at 04:49 pm

Agartala/UNI: The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a packet containing 2,340 contraband Yaba tablets worth Rs 11.70 lakh from the house of one Badsha Miah (34) in Matinagar area of Western Agartala on Wednesday but failed to arrest anybody in connection with the case.

Need to be motivated by Netaji's bravery, courage and patriotic zeal : Jagdeep Dhankar

Jan 23, 2020, at 04:07 pm

Kolkata/UNI/IBNS: On the occasion of  Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 124th birth anniversary, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday paid floral tributes at Netaji's statue and underscored the need to be motivated by his bravery, courage and patriotic zeal.

644 militants surrender with over 200 arms-ammunition in Assam

Jan 23, 2020, at 03:22 pm

Guwahati/UNI: Altogether 644 militant leaders and cadres of eight outfits, including ULFA and NDFB, laid down their arms and returned to the mainstream today.

Uddhav govt embarrassed after farm loan waiver link redirected to online gaming portal

Jan 23, 2020, at 03:22 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In an embarrassment for the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, the weblink of farm loan waiver for farmers, which were given to farmers, was redirected to online gaming portal Candy Crush Saga, Times Now reported.

Blasts rock Imphal ahead of Republic day

Jan 23, 2020, at 03:05 pm

Imphal/UNI: Twin blasts in the heart of the city sent shockwaves ahead of the Republic day here today.

Anti-CAA stir at Hussainabad clock tower continues for 7th day

Jan 23, 2020, at 01:18 pm

Lucknow/UNI: The anti Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests at Husainabad Clock Tower continued for the seventh day on Thursday with havan, roza and namaz for rollback of the legislation.

Pulwama CASO: Operation resumes, 2 security personnel, militant killed so far

Jan 23, 2020, at 01:08 pm

Srinagar/UNI: With the first light on Thursday morning, security forces resumed Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, official sources said.

Kashmir: Three former-CMs, over 20 other leaders remain under detention

Jan 23, 2020, at 01:05 pm

Srinagar/UNI: There was still no relief for three former Chief Ministers and over 20 other leaders of mainstream political parties, including ex ministers and legislators, who remained under detention since August 5, when the Centre scrapped Article 370 and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories (UTs).

PM Modi pays homage to Bal Thackeray; Sena and MNS organise separate rallies

Jan 23, 2020, at 01:01 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Shiv Sena founder Late Balasaheb Thackeray and described him as a 'courageous and indomitable' man who continues to inspire millions.

He can go wherever he wants: Nitish Kumar acts tough against Pavan Verma

Jan 23, 2020, at 11:29 am

Patna/IBNS: After Janata Dal (United) leader Pavan Verma spoke against his outfit's ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in public, party chief Nitish Kumar on Thursday said his colleague is free to join any party he wants.

PM Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

Jan 23, 2020, at 10:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Thursday.

Former Indian captain Azharuddin, two others booked in cheating case in Maharashtra

Jan 23, 2020, at 10:14 am

Aurangabad/UNI: Former Indian captain and cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin and two others were booked for allegedly cheating the city based Danish Tours and Travels Agency for Rs 20.96 lakh, police said.

Centre approaches SC for 'victim-centric' rules in death penalty cases

Jan 22, 2020, at 11:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid anger over the delay in the Nirbhaya convicts' hanging, the Centre on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court for "victim-centric" guidelines in cases of death penalties and demanded a time-limit for convicts to use their last available legal option.

Fog blinds north India, flights, trains delayed in Delhi, vehicles collide in UP

Jan 22, 2020, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi/Lucknow/UNI: A thick blanket of fog engulfed northern India on Wednesday morning. Visibility dropped to almost zero in Delhi and Agra Airport due to the fog which led to diversion and delay of flights and trains.

MoS Reddy visits central Kashmir, says J&K development focal point of Centre

Jan 22, 2020, at 08:25 pm

Budgam/UNI: Union Minister of State (MoS), Home, G Krishan Reddy on Wednesday arrived here on a two-day visit to educate people about various projects undertaken by the Centre for development of Jammu and Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 A.

Current state of economy is deeply worrying: Yechury

Jan 22, 2020, at 05:51 pm

Kalaburagi/UNI: National General Secretary of CPI (M) Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party led dispensation at the Centre for 'mismanagement', which has led to the alleged current economic crisis in the country.

Molestation case: Bombay HC grants bail to suspended DIG

Jan 22, 2020, at 05:06 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to suspended Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Motor Transport Dept) Nishikar More in a molestation case.

Mangaluru airport bomb issue: Blame game starts

Jan 22, 2020, at 05:05 pm

Mysuru/UNI:  Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Wednesday urged the state government to initiate an unbiased investigation into the Mangaluru airport bomb case.

Delhi Assembly polls: Congress releases list of 40 star campaigners

Jan 22, 2020, at 05:03 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  The Congress on Wednesday released a list of 40 star campaigners, including party president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for the Delhi assembly elections, scheduled to be held on February 8.

India was partitioned solely because of Jinnah and Nehru, says BJP

Jan 22, 2020, at 05:01 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The BJP on Wednesday said the country was partitioned in 1947 solely because of personal ambitions of two people - Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Pt Jawaharlal Nehru and lamented that Nehru had even gone against Mahatma Gandhi on this.