Assembly polls: Delhi Bar Association President Sanjeev Nasiar joins AAP

Jan 15, 2020, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Ahead of the Assembly polls, Delhi Bar Association President Sanjeev Nasiar on Wednesday joined the Aam Aadmi Party.

Dr Manik Saha elected as new chief of Tripura BJP

Jan 15, 2020, at 04:37 pm

Agartala/UNI:  Renowned Oral and maxillofacial surgeon and an associate profession of Tripura Medical College Dr Manik Saha has been elected as state BJP president of Tripura today without any contest.

India, Finland ink MoU to enhance bilateral defence cooperation

Jan 15, 2020, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence of Finland Jukka Juusti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further defence cooperation between India and Finland, here on Wednesday.

India is a 'decider' now globally, has not shut the door on RCEP: S Jaishankar

Jan 15, 2020, at 02:43 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India's way of looking at things globally would now be more as a 'decider and shaper' and not as an 'abstainer', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Wednesday and he also made it clear that India has 'not closed' its door on trade pacts like RCEP.

Karnataka budget will be presented on Mar 5: Yediyurappa

Jan 15, 2020, at 02:32 pm

Shivamogga/UNI: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced here on Wednesday that he will present the state budget on Mar 5.

Mayawati questions exclusion of Muslims from CAA

Jan 15, 2020, at 02:28 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Citing Constitution, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday questioned the exclusion of Muslims from the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Anti-CAA protests: Delhi court grants bail to 12 people arrested over Seelampur violence

Jan 15, 2020, at 02:17 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail to 12 people who were arrested over Seelampur violence which took place during an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests here, media reports said.

Muslim population increased manifold because they got special rights: Yogi Adityanath

Jan 15, 2020, at 01:20 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Bringing out a contrast between the two neighbouring countries, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the Muslim population increased manifold in India since Independence because the community is given special rights unlike in Pakistan, media reports said.

Indian Army known for valour and professionalism: PM Modi on Army Day

Jan 15, 2020, at 12:09 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: On the occasion of the 72nd Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Indian Army is known for its valour and professionalism.

Delhi Police name masked 'ABVP' woman member caught on JNU violence video

Jan 15, 2020, at 11:52 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Ten days after the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) violence, the Delhi Police on Wednesday identified and named the masked woman who was caught in a video threatening the students inside the Sabarmati Hostel, media reports said.

After TMC, now CPI-M files FIR against BJP leader Dilip Ghosh for 'shot like dog' remark

Jan 15, 2020, at 10:57 am

Kolkata/IBNS: After the Trinamool Congress (TMC), now the CPI-M has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s West Bengal president Dilip Ghosh for making a controversial statement where he said the saffron governments in three other states had shot to death people, who led to arson over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, like a dog.

India might invite Pakistan PM Imran Khan for SCO meet

Jan 15, 2020, at 09:37 am

Islamabad/IBNS: India might invite Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for the upcoming  Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet, media reports said on Wednesday.

Broadband internet to be partially restored in Jammu and Kashmir from today: State Govt

Jan 15, 2020, at 09:08 am

Srinagar/UNI/IBNS: The broadband internet services in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be restored in the institutions providing essential services in a phased manner starting from Wednesday, state government said in an order late on Tuesday.

Malaysia stares at huge losses after India alters rule on import of refined palm oil

Jan 14, 2020, at 11:27 pm

News Delhi/IBNS: India has moved the import of refined palm oil and palm olein from the “free” to “restricted” category with the aim to bar imports from Malaysia after country's 94-year-old Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's comments on the new citizenship law and Kashmir, reports said.  

Congress misleading people on CAA: Anurag Thakur

Jan 14, 2020, at 11:00 pm

Kangra/UNI: Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur was on Tuesday critical of Congress and Opposition parties in the country for floating rumours and baseless and misleading information about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), to create unrest in the country.

Congress demands revocation of circular notifying celebration of 70th anniversary of adoption of Constitution

Jan 14, 2020, at 10:41 pm

Panaji/UNI: The Congress on Tuesday demanded revocation of a circular notifying organization of "Celebration of 70th Anniversary of the adoption of our Constitution" for January 16, 2020.

Foreign policy deals with contradictions, advances India's interests: Jaishankar

Jan 14, 2020, at 10:28 pm

New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the Indian foreign policy today seeks to achieve - a focus on key challenges, a broad engagement with multiple players and managing global contradictions.

West Bengal govt prevents BJP's pro-CAA rallies with Section 144

Jan 14, 2020, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government has imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Act (CrPC) to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)from holding rallies to drum up support for the new citizenship law, media reported.

Rajiv assassination: SC asks CBI to file fresh report on Perarivalan's role

Jan 14, 2020, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the probe agency in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, to file another detailed status report narrating the role of one of the convicts, A G Perarivalan.

Delhi Assembly Elections: AAP releases list of candidates for all 70 seats

Jan 14, 2020, at 08:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Adami Party (AAP) on Tuesday released its list of candidates for all 70 seats for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections.

FIR filed against Dilip Ghosh over his remark against 'CAA protesters'

Jan 14, 2020, at 06:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: An FIR has been lodged against Bengal BJP chief  Dilip Ghosh over his recent remark made against anti-CAA protesters.

Literate needs to be educated: BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi tweets on Satya Nadella's remark on CAA

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A day after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed his opinion against to the Citizenship Amendment Act, which was passed by the Indian government last month, BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi on Tuesday termed his remark as a perfect example of how the literate people even need to be educated on the Centre's initiatives.

Indian Minister S Jaishankar signs Condolence Book to mourn demise of Sultan Qaboos

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:29 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday signed the Condolence Book at the Oman Embassy here expressing India's "profound sorrow" at the sad demise of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said.

Imphal: Bomb found near Civil Supply godown

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:24 pm

Imphal/UNI:  A hand grenade was found at Sangaiprou near Civil Supply godown here today.

Train service starts in Kashmir

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:20 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Train service was resumed in south Kashmir on Tuesday after remaining suspended for a day due to heavy snowfall during the past 36 hours.

Fire breaks out in Mumbai BPCL plant; no casualty reported

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:18 pm

Mumbai/UNI: A minor fire broke out in the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited(BPCL) plant in Chembur area here on Tuesday.

Makar Sakranti: Around 80 lakh may take dip in Sangam

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:16 pm

Prayagraj/UNI: Around 80 lakh people are expected to take a dip in the holy congregation of Ganga, Yamuna and invisible Saraswati here on the occasion of the second big bathing festival of Magh fair, 'Makar Sankranti'.

Vice President Naidu greets the nation on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal

Jan 14, 2020, at 04:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.

Four people killed in road mishap in Assam’s Karimganj

Jan 14, 2020, at 04:30 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: At least four people, including a 5-month-old child, were killed and six others were injured in a road accident in Assam’s Karimganj district on Monday evening.

Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin speak over phone, discuss ways to further strengthen ties

Jan 14, 2020, at 03:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Days after holding talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they discussed the need to further strengthen India-Russia ties in 2020.