Rahul Gandhi in Surat for defamation case filed by 'political opponents'
Oct 10, 2019, at 12:43 pm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he was in Surat to appear in a defamation case by 'political opponents' and thanked his supporters for expressing their solidarity with him.
BJP condemns murder of RSS man and family in West Bengal's Murshidabad
Oct 10, 2019, at 12:35 pm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI): The BJP on Thursday lashed out at the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal on the law and order situation in the state.
Maharashtra: Pothole claims woman's life in Thane
Oct 10, 2019, at 11:53 am
Thane, Oct 10 (UNI): A 21-year-old woman doctor died after being run over by a vehicle when she fell off a two-wheeler as it slipped on a pothole in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Thursday.
Mob lynching letter to PM Modi: Bihar police close sedition case against intellectuals
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:10 pm
Patna: After huge controversy broke out over the First Information Reports (FIRs) against intellectuals who had voiced concerns over mob lynching in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bihar police on Wednesday closed the sedition case calling it "maliciously false", NDTV reported.
Assam Rifles seize contraband drugs worth Rs 1.41 crore in Manipur's Ukhrul district
Oct 09, 2019, at 09:19 pm
Guwahati, Oct 9 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles seized huge quantity of contraband drugs worth Rs 1.41 crore in Manipur's Ukhrul district a day ago, officials said on Wednesday.
Jio customers to pay 6p/min for calls outside network from tomorrow
Oct 09, 2019, at 08:37 pm
Mumbai: Reliance Jio, for the first time, will charge its customers 6 paisa per minute for calls outside its network but will compensate the charges with equal value of data.
Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country: India after Xi Jinping-Imran meet
Oct 09, 2019, at 06:53 pm
New Delhi: After China advocated a dialogue between New Delhi and Islamabad to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir crisis, India once again clarified its stand saying the region is an integral part of the country.
Dacoit arrested with arms and 25 mobile handsets in Assam’s Nagaon district
Oct 09, 2019, at 04:29 pm
Guwahati, Oct 9 (IBNS): Police arrested a dacoit with arms with the help of Village Defence Party (VDP) in Assam’s Nagaon district on Wednesday morning.
Eastern Air Command celebrates 87th Air Force Day in Shillong
Oct 09, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Guwahati, Oct 9 (IBNS): Eastern Air Command celebrated 87th Air Force Day at Upper Shillong.
Cabinet approves 5pc DA of govt employees
Oct 09, 2019, at 04:22 pm
Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved to release an additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners effective from July 1, 2019 representing an increase of 5 per cent over the existing rate of 12 per cent of the Basic pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise.
Two killed, 40 injured in bus-oil tanker collision in Assam’s Kaliabor
Oct 09, 2019, at 04:09 pm
Guwahati, Oct 9 (IBNS): Two persons were killed and 40 others injured in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and an oil tanker at Kaliabor area in Assam’s Nagaon district on Wednesday.
Oct 09, 2019, at 03:27 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa and his Partido Socialista, on winning Portugal general elections.
Three kids drown in Malda and youth missing during immersion of Durga idol in Bengal
Oct 09, 2019, at 02:17 pm
Kolkata, Oct 9 (UNI) Three kids were drowned and a youth went missing during the immersion of Durga idol in two districts of West Bengal, police confirmed on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi left us: Salman Khurshid on Congress crisis
Oct 09, 2019, at 02:06 pm
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): After facing humiliating loss in two back to back national elections, veteran Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday said the party leader "left us" even as many people requested him to helm the responsibility.
UP govt remembers farmers only in ads: Priyanka
Oct 09, 2019, at 12:21 pm
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government remembers the farmers only in advertisements.
Major fire breaks out in wood market of Andhra Pradesh
Oct 09, 2019, at 11:49 am
Vizianagaram, Oct 9 (UNI) A major fire broke out at a wood market here on Wednesday.
Dialogue only way forward to resolve J&K issue, says China snubbing Pakistan
Oct 09, 2019, at 11:12 am
Beijing: Taking a softer stance against India over the issue of scrapping Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, China on Tuesday said dialogue is the only way forward for New Delhi and Islamabad to solve the Kashmir issue.
Rajasthan: Indefinite curfew in Malpura
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:19 am
Jaipur, Oct 9 (UNI) Indefinite curfew was clamped in Malpur in Rajasthan's Tonk district early Wednesday after tension in the area over stone pelting at Lord Ram's 'baraat' (wedding procession).
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit India on Oct 11
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:09 am
Beijing/New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India on Oct 11, officials said on Wednesday.
Oct 09, 2019, at 09:05 am
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised on the focus to equip Indian Air Force and enhance its capabilities, saying that the new Rafale Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) will make India stronger and will give a boost to its air dominance exponentially to ensure peace and security in the region.
Security forces foil major terror strike in Assam's Tinsukia, nab hardcore ULFA-I militant
Oct 09, 2019, at 08:49 am
Guwahati: Security forces have foiled a major terror strike after apprehending a hardcore militant of banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) with large quantity of explosive in Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday.
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh attend Dusshera celebrations
Oct 08, 2019, at 10:40 pm
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday took part in the Dusshera celebrations, here in the national capital.
Shiv Sena demands Uniform Civil Code in country
Oct 08, 2019, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, Oct 8 (UNI) Shiv Sena on Tuesday demanded a Uniform Civil Code in the country, after the Union government's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bangladesh Minister explains government's position over water sharing, LPG export to India
Oct 08, 2019, at 10:24 pm
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday explained the governments position over Feni River water sharing with India and LPG export saying there is a misperception among people about these issues.
Sachin Tendulkar thanks soldiers for protecting the country on 87th Air Force day
Oct 08, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Hindon: Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday attended the 87th IAF Day function at the Hindon air base in IAF uniform for the celebrations.
President Ram Nath Kovind on 2-day Nashik visit
Oct 08, 2019, at 09:34 pm
Nashik, Oct 8 (UNI) President Ramnath Kovind will visit this district on October 9 and 10, to attend the grand celebration and parade at Combat Army Aviation Training School, near here.
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi: Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday called for eliminating social evils like casteism, fundamentalism, corruption and discrimination that impede the progress of the society and the nation.
Assam: Four of a family detained for allegedly throwing elderly man into river
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:15 pm
Guwahati, Oct 8 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a 62-year-old man was allegedly thrown into a river by his family members with his hands and feet tied in Assam.
Let's celebrate our Nari Shakti on Diwali: Modi
Oct 08, 2019, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi: Inaugurating the Dussera function at Delhi's Dwarka area, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged people celebrate the girl child this Diwali.
Pakistani drone spotted in Punjab
Oct 08, 2019, at 07:58 pm
Amritsar: A Pakistani drone was spotted in Punjab’s Hussainiwala sector on Monday, leaving security forces in the region alert.