We expect other countries to respect our sovereignty: India on China's reference to Kashmir at UNGA

Sep 28, 2019, at 12:33 pm

New Delhi: Reacting to Chinese Foreign Minister's reference to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India said it expects other countries to respect its "sovereignty and territorial integrity".

Imran Khan's nuclear threat is not his statesmanship but brinkmanship: India hits back at Pak PM

Sep 28, 2019, at 11:42 am

New York: Countering Imran Khan's speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India said the Pakistan Prime Minister's threat of unleashing nuclear war reflects his brinkmanship and not statesmanship, media reports said.

After PM Modi's speech at UNGA, his office tweets about selfie requests

Sep 27, 2019, at 11:04 pm

New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS): Narendra Modi's Office on Friday tweeted a photograph after his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York where he could be seen surrounded by people with selfie requests.

Ajit Pawar resigns from Maharashtra Assembly

Sep 27, 2019, at 10:30 pm

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Sep 27 (UNI) Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade on Friday evening confirmed that NCP senior leader and former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar resigned from the Assembly.

World must unite to fight terrorism: Narendra Modi at United Nations General Assembly

Sep 27, 2019, at 08:21 pm

New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): Addressing the 74th session of United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a strong pitch for the world to unite against terrorism while mentioning that India has given "Buddha (Gautam Budhha, who is symbolic for peace) not Yudh (war) to the world."

On last day of US trip, PM Modi to address UNGA, meet Sheikh Hasina

Sep 27, 2019, at 06:09 pm

New York, Sep 27 (UNI/IBNS) On the last day of his engagement in the US at the end of the week-long tour, which witnessed him participate in the massive 'Howdy, Modi!' event in Houston and meet President Donald Trump several times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be making his much awaited UN General Assembly speech on Friday.

Ayodhya title dispute: Opinions and beliefs of third persons are no proof, Muslim side tells Supreme Court

Sep 27, 2019, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) The Muslim side on Friday submitted to the Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, that opinions and beliefs of third persons should not be considered as evidence.

Tripura High Court ordered government to stop animal sacrifice in temples

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:40 pm

Agartala, Sep 27 (UNI) A division bench of Tripura high court today asked the government to stop animal sacrifice in the temples after disposing of the public interest litigation filed by a former judicial service officer Subhas Bhattacharjee last year.

Tripura: BJP wins Badharghat by-poll

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:36 pm

Agartala, Sep 27 (UNI) The teacher turned politician housewife Mimi Majumdar won Badharghat by-poll today as BJP candidate defeating her nearest rival of CPI (M), a sitting councilor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Bulti Biswas by a margin of 5,260 vote.

Bihar: Dreaded Maoists set aflame two vehicles

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:34 pm

Gaya, Sep 27 (UNI) Dreaded Maoists set aflame two vehicles of a private road construction company near Bhaisadohar village under Chhakarbandha police station area in this district late last night.

Terror suspect Jainaulabdeen arrested by Mumbai Police, brought to Bangalore

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:29 pm

Bangalore, Sep 27 (UNI) Terror suspect Jainaulabdeen, who was arrested by Mumbai police and brought to Bangalore on Thursday, was a hardcore terrorist and wanted by CCB Police from last 10 years, Bangalore police said on Friday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Friday prayers not allowed in Jamia Masjid in Srinagar

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Srinagar, Sep 27 (UNI) Friday prayers were not allowed for the eighth successive week in historic Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar and some other major mosques in Kashmir valley, where life remained crippled for the 53rd successive day due to strike against scrapping of Article 370 and Article 35 A on August 5.

Maharashtra: One held on cheating charges in Thane

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:13 pm

Thane, Sep 27 (UNI) Police arrested a suspect on Thursday on the alleged charges of cheating four partners of a construction company including the leader of the Shiv Sena group in the Thane municipal corporation, the police said on Friday.

Mukul Roy seeks more time to appear before CBI in Narada sting case

Sep 27, 2019, at 05:06 pm

Kolkata, Sep 27 (UNI) BJP leader Mukul Roy, accused of his involvement in the Narada sting operation case of cash for favour, today sought more time to appear before the investigating officers of the CBI, barely a night after senior IPS officer SMH Mirza was arrested by the central agency.

Report gives clean-chit to doctor accused of child deaths in UP hospital’s encephalitis ward

Sep 27, 2019, at 04:42 pm

Lucknow: Dr Kafeel Ahmed Khan, who was put behind bars on the allegations of not alerting the authorities about an alleged shortage of oxygen in the encephalitis ward of BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, has been relieved of all major charges by a State government report.

Vice President Naidu calls for responsible and sustainable tourism

Sep 27, 2019, at 04:40 pm

New York: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today urged all stake holders of the tourism industry to be especially mindful of their ecological foot print and called for more responsible and sustainable tourism practices.

Indian army Cheetah helicopter crashes in Bhutan, two pilots die

Sep 27, 2019, at 04:37 pm

Guwahati, Sep 27 (IBNS): An Indian army Cheetah helicopter crashed in Bhutan on Friday and left two pilots dead, officials said.

Assam government issues notice to set up 200 additional FTs

Sep 27, 2019, at 04:31 pm

Guwahati, Sep 27 (IBNS): The Assam government has notified setting up 200 additional Foreigners Tribunals in 33 districts of the state.

Narada case: BJP leader Mukul Roy seeks time from CBI, probe agency summons again

Sep 27, 2019, at 03:03 pm

Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has once again summoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukul Roy, an accused in the Narada case, who sought some more time from the federal probe agency.

No need to come: ED tells Sharad Pawar who planned to visit probe agency office

Sep 27, 2019, at 01:28 pm

Mumbai: Hours before his planned visit to the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s office over the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has been asked by the probe agency not to visit its office, media reports said.

IAF to induct Rafale in NE soon, conducts massive fighter jet exercise in Assam’s Tezpur

Sep 27, 2019, at 12:51 pm

Guwahati, Sept 26 (IBNS): In the unlikely scenario of a war and to combat the challenges from the China, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct the Rafale aircraft in the North Eastern region soon and ready for fully operationalise eight more Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) in the region.

PM Modi may focus on terror, other global issues at UNGA speech today

Sep 27, 2019, at 12:46 pm

New York, Sept 27 (UNI): After making a strong pitch on terrorism in his Houston 'Howdy Modi' rally and seeking investment from global business honchos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday will make his much awaited speech at the 74th United Nations General Assembly.

Rahul questions timing of ED action against Sharad Pawar, says NCP chief victim of vindictive government

Sep 27, 2019, at 11:48 am

New Delhi: Training his gun against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the timing of Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s action against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar in connection with the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam.

MSCB scam: Sharad Pawar to visit ED office today, security beefed up

Sep 27, 2019, at 11:16 am

Mumbai: Security has been beefed up in south Mumbai as Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar will visit the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office on Friday in connection with a scam in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MDCB), media reports said.

BJP, Shiv Sena to form alliance in Maharashtra Assembly poll: Reports

Sep 26, 2019, at 11:04 pm

Mumbai, Sept 26 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Siv Sena will once again contest the Maharashtra Assembly elections together where the saffron party will get the lion's share, media reports quoting sources said on Thursday.

Modi meets Iranian President Rouhani

Sep 26, 2019, at 10:22 pm

New York, Sep 26 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the High-Level segment of United Nations General Assembly session here.

Eight injured in earthquake in Istanbul - Turkish Prez

Sep 26, 2019, at 09:37 pm

Ankara, Sep 26 (Sputnik) Eight people were slightly injured in the Istanbul earthquake, some buildings were damaged, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

Jaishankar holds parleys with G4 members, productive session with GCC partners

Sep 26, 2019, at 09:01 pm

New York, Sep 26 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a 'very purposeful' G4 meeting with his counterparts of Brazil, Germany and Japan on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.

Venkaiah Naidu calls for presenting 'real history' of India to younger generation

Sep 26, 2019, at 08:30 pm

Pune, Sept 26 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for presenting a “real history” of India to the younger generations as there were many distortions in the history drafted by the colonial rulers.

BJP Poorvanchal Morcha stages demonstration against Kejriwal's statement

Sep 26, 2019, at 08:26 pm

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) A demonstration was held at the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal here on Thursday under the leadership of Delhi BJP Poorvanchal Morcha president Manish Singh.