Cabinet celebrates 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Following the decision by the Union Cabinet to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev throughout the country and across the globe, the Ministry of External Affairs is commemorating the anniversary in a grand and befitting manner.

CPI(M) condemns President's rule in Maharashtra, says it was 'hasty decision'

Nov 12, 2019, at 09:49 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Polit Bureau of CPI(M) on Tuesday condemned the President's rule in Maharashtra saying it has been imposed in the state, in an 'abrupt manner'.

Cong, NCP target Centre for imposing Prez Rule in Maharashtra

Nov 12, 2019, at 08:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: As the Union Cabinet imposed President's Rule in Maharashtra, the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) targeted the Centre for not providing them with enough time to discuss alliance and stake claim to form the government.

Feminism, homosexuality, atheism declared 'extremist ideas' in Saudi

Nov 12, 2019, at 07:51 pm

Riyadh/UNI: The State Security Presidency of Saudi Arabia has pronounced feminism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas and said "all forms of extremism and perversion are unacceptable."

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra; Ram Nath Kovind approves Cabinet's recommendation

Nov 12, 2019, at 06:07 pm

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: After 19 days of the assembly election results, Maharashtra came under President's rule as Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday gave his node for the Union Cabinet's recommendation.

President's Rule imposed in Maharashtra

Nov 12, 2019, at 06:02 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In a new twist to the political crisis in Maharashtra, President's Rule was imposed on the state on Tuesday, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: 12 killed as vehicle rolls down in Doda

Nov 12, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Jammu/UNI: At least 12 people were killed and five others injured on Tuesday when a passenger vehicle skidded off a road and fell from a height on another road in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sabarimala: Kerala to depute 10,017 cops in Lord Ayyappa temple 

Nov 12, 2019, at 05:35 pm

Sabarimala/UNI: Kerala will depute 10,017 police officials in and around the world famous Lord Ayyappa temple and base camp to check unwanted incidents in the wake of opening of temple for the two-month long Mandalam-Makaravilakku Festival beginning on November 17.

Goa government to organise Manohar Parrikar Vignan Mahotsav on Dec 12, 13

Nov 12, 2019, at 05:24 pm

Panaji, Nov 12 (UNI) Goa Government will organise Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav at National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Dona Paula, near the city, on December 12 and 13, 2019.

Uttar Pradesh: Muslims demand University in acquired land in Ayodhya

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:50 pm

Lucknow, Nov 12 (UNI) As prominent Muslim organisations like All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and UP Sunni Central Waqf Board are yet to take a decision on the Supreme Court's judgement asking the government to give 5 acres of land for constructing a new mosque, now demands have cropped up for setting up an Islamic University along with the mosque in the 67 acres acquired land in Ayodhya.

Yogi Adityanath to lay foundation for Kanpur Metro on Nov 15

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:44 pm

Kanpur, Nov 12(UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lay the foundation of the Kanpur Metro Rail project here on November 15, officials said here on Tuesday.

Maharashtra tussle: Governor recommends President's rule

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Amid the uncertainty prevailing over the formation of government in Maharashtra, the Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Tuesday submitted a report to recommend President's rule in the state.

Maharashtra political tussle: Shiv Sena likely to approach SC against Guv's decision

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:24 pm

Mumbai/UNI/IBNS: Shiv Sena may approach the Supreme Court against the decision of the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who has not given 'more time' to form the government.

Kerala: Orthodox church seeks government protection

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:22 pm

Kottayam, Nov 12 (UNI) The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has urged the state government to initiate stringent measures to protect the life and property of the church and its members.

Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Brazil where he will attend the 11th BRICS summit.

Assam Rifles recover weapons in Manipur's Thoubal

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:07 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam Rifles troops have recovered huge cache of arms in Manipur's Thoubal district on Tuesday.

Bengal govt is fully committed to combating pneumonia, other common childhood diseases: Mamata Banerjee

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said her state government is fully committed to combating pneumonia and other common, yet often deadly, childhood diseases.

Union Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Maharashtra: Reports

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet has recommended President's Rule in Maharashtra where a political tussle is going on ever since the results of the Assembly polls were declared, media reports said on Tuesday.

NSCN (U) leader’s son and daughter-in-law pose with assault rifles at wedding function

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:25 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: While the Naga rebel groups are negotiating a final settlement of two decades old Naga peace process, assault rifles was displayed publicly during a weeding function in Nagaland recently.

No Presidential rule recommended by Maharashtra Guv: Reports

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Raj Bhavan has stated no recommendation for the presidential rule in Maharashtra was made by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, media reports said.

Congress releases third list of 19 candidates for Jharkhand polls

Nov 12, 2019, at 02:06 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Monday released its third list of 19 candidates for the assembly polls in Jharkhand.

President Kovind accepts Sawant's resignation, Javadekar given additional charge

Nov 12, 2019, at 01:57 pm

New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Shiv Sena's lone minister in the Union cabinet Arvind Sawant.

Maharashtra political crisis: After Sharad Pawar's call, Sonia sends Congress leaders to Mumbai

Nov 12, 2019, at 01:19 pm

New Delhi/Mumbai/IBNS: After a phone call from Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi sent three of her party leaders to Mumbai to hold talks amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra.

Headache for BJP as LJP decides to contest alone in Jharkhand

Nov 12, 2019, at 01:00 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: After losing its oldest ally Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing a jolt in Jharkhand as the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has decided to contest alone in 50 seats in the upcoming assembly elections in the eastern state.

Congress not responsible to form Maharashtra government: Sanjay Nirupam

Nov 12, 2019, at 11:42 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Tuesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena saying the Congress can't be held responsible for forming government in Maharashtra, media reports said.

Maharashtra political crisis: No decision on govt formation without consulting Congress, says NCP

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:51 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Keeping the Shiv Sena in guess work, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday clearly stated it will not take any decision on the government formation in Maharashtra without consulting the Congress which is yet to take a call on allying with the ideologically-different Sena, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two militants killed in Ganderbal encounter

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:08 am

Srinagar/UNI/IBNS: Two militants were on Tuesday killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a cordon and search operation in central Kashmir district of Ganderbal.

PM Narendra Modi, President Kovind wish nation on 550th birthday celebration of Guru Nanak Dev

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:01 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the nation on the occasion of the 550th birthday celebration of Sikh guru and founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists in Ganderbal

Nov 12, 2019, at 08:52 am

Ganderbal/IBNS: An encounter is currently underway between security officials and suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, officials said.

Assam CM inaugurates Raas Festival in river island district Majuli

Nov 11, 2019, at 10:35 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the Majuli Raas Festival in Assam’s river island district Majuli