Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on Farooq Abdullah's release plea

Sep 16, 2019, at 11:52 am

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration on a plea seeking the release of former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah who is in detention since the Narendra Modi government scrapped Article 370 on August 5, media reports said.

PM Modi feels 'delighted' as Donald Trump will join his community programme event in Houston on Sunday

Sep 16, 2019, at 10:04 am

New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday said he feels 'delighted' that US President Donald Trump will join his community programme event in Houston on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump to attend Narendra Modi's diaspora outreach event in Houston: White House

Sep 16, 2019, at 09:32 am

Washington, Sept 16 (IBNS): In a major move to boost India-US ties, President Donald Trump will attend Indian PM Narendra Modi's diaspora outreach event in Houston on Sunday, the White House confirmed.

Jammu and Kashmir: Three jawans injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire on LoC in Poonch

Sep 16, 2019, at 09:08 am

Jammu, Sep 16 (UNI/IBNS) At least three jawans suffered splinter injuries as Pakistan fired unprovoked and violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Employment minister blames "unemployability" for joblessness; draws flak from Priyanka

Sep 15, 2019, at 11:47 pm

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IBNS) Minister of State for Labour and Employment Santosh Gangwar on Sunday blamed "unemployability" behind the rising joblessness in the country.

After Assam, now Haryana to preapre its citizen's list, announces CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Sep 15, 2019, at 10:59 pm

Hisar, Sept 15 (IBNS): After Assam, the country's next citizens' list will be prepared by the Haryana government, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Sunday.

CBI writes to top state govt officials after Rajeev Kumar ignores summon

Sep 15, 2019, at 10:12 pm

Kolkata, Sep 15(UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has written letters to top state government official and policemen, seeking details about ex-police commissioner of Kolkata Rajeev Kumar, after he ignored its summon.

Haj season 2019 concludes successfully with 308 pilgrims arrived in last flight

Sep 15, 2019, at 09:35 pm

Hyderabad, Sep 15 (UNI) With the arrival of 308 Haj pilgrims from Medina Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the last flight, the Haj Season 2019 concluded successfully on Sunday.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to meet Narendra Modi on Oct 5

Sep 15, 2019, at 09:15 pm

Dhaka, Sept 15 (UNI) The bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will take place on October 5 in New Delhi, the foreign Ministry said.

Sambalpur: Student kills teacher for mobile phone

Sep 15, 2019, at 09:13 pm

Sambalpur, Sep 15 (UNI) It was just for a costly mobile phone that a student brutally killed his teacher on the Guru Diwas day on September 5 last.

Kolkata: 25 injured in bus accident

Sep 15, 2019, at 09:10 pm

Kolkata, Sep 15 (UNI) At least 25 people, including some women, were injured when a bus carrying them rammed against a mini bus on Mayo road in downtown city on Sunday.

Maharashtra: Two Naxals killed in Gadchiroli

Sep 15, 2019, at 08:16 pm

Nagpur, Sep 15 (UNI) Two Naxals were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, police said.

Haryana: INLD leaders join Congress

Sep 15, 2019, at 08:09 pm

New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Indian National Lok Dal’s former Haryana unit president and ex-minister Ashok Arora on Sunday joined the Congress party.

Boat capsizes in Andhra Pradesh: 12 dead, several missing

Sep 15, 2019, at 08:04 pm

Hyderabad,  Sept 15 (IBNS): At least 12 people drowned after a boat, in which they were traveling, capsized in the swollen Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on Sunday. 

INS Tarkash visits Walvis Bay in Namibia

Sep 15, 2019, at 06:12 pm

New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): In continuation of the Indian Navy’s overseas deployment to Africa, Europe and Russia, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash made a port call at Walvis Bay, Namibia on Sunday for a three-day visit, officials said. 

Andhra Pradesh boat capsize: PM Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives

Sep 15, 2019, at 05:58 pm

New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in the boat capsize incident in East Godavari which left at least seven people dead.

Maharashtra ranks top in foreign investments: Fadnavis

Sep 15, 2019, at 05:53 pm

Pune,  Sep 15 (IBNS): Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday claimed that Maharashtra has become the number one state to attract a major chunk of foreign investments coming to the country and that, in turn, helped generate employment for the youths.

Pakistan could lose a conventional war with India: Imran Khan

Sep 15, 2019, at 05:35 pm

Islamabad, Sept 15 (IBNS): Under the shadow of rising tension over Kashmir, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has confessed that his nation could lose a conventional war with India.

Railways to go for 'massive shramdan', focus on 'collection of plastic waste'

Sep 15, 2019, at 05:24 pm

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IBNS) Indian Railways will undertake one more drive of 'massive shramdan' with main focus on  'collection of plastic waste' on Tuesday.

Speak for minorities in Pakistan: BJP MP asks Malala Yousafzai

Sep 15, 2019, at 04:28 pm

New Delhi, Sept 15: BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday responded to a tweet on Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistani Nobel prize winner Malala Yousafzai and asked her to give more time to speak with minorities in her country.

Launch with 60 tourists capsizes in river Godavari, fishermen rescue 10

Sep 15, 2019, at 04:04 pm

Vijayawada, Sep 15 (IBNS): In a major tragedy, a private launch with 60 passengers on board capsized in the river Godavari at Kajuluru village of Devipatnam Mandal in East Godavari district on Sunday.

More than 2050 ceasefire violations by Pak in 2019, 21 Indians dead: MEA

Sep 15, 2019, at 03:31 pm

New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): Amid disturbed India Pakistan relations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday claimed that there have been more than 2050 'unprovoked ceasefire violations' by Pakistan in the year 2019, which have left 21 Indians dead.

Two youths beaten to death with iron rods in Bihar

Sep 15, 2019, at 01:50 pm

Buxar, Sep 15 (UNI) There seems no end to the incidents of mob lynching in Bihar as two youths were beaten to death with iron rods and their bodies were recovered from an orchard at Kurthia village under Bagen police station area in the district late last night.

More than 2050 ceasefire violations by Pak in 2019 leading to 21 deaths: MEA

Sep 15, 2019, at 01:31 pm

New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) There have been altogether more than 2050 'unprovoked ceasefire violations' by Pakistan in the year 2019 and these have led to deaths of 21 Indians, the Ministry of External Affairs said here on Sunday.

PM Modi greets 'hardworking engineers' on Engineer's Day

Sep 15, 2019, at 12:28 pm

New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the engineers on Engineer's Day.

Kerala CM criticises Amit Shah over his Hindi language remarks

Sep 15, 2019, at 11:40 am

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 15 (UNI): Criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks that Hindi can only unite the nation, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said the Sangh Parivar has allegedly opened a new battleground to divide people in the name of the language.

Accused of sexual harassment, BHU prof returns to campus, sparks protest

Sep 15, 2019, at 11:02 am

Lucknow, Sept 15 (IBNS):  A large group of students are protesting at the Benaras Hindu University (BHU) campus since Saturday night after a professor, who was suspended last year on sexual harassment charges, was back to take classes.

Bangladesh Naval Ship Somudra Avijan arrives in Visakhapatnam on a goodwill visit

Sep 14, 2019, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) Somudra Avijan arrived Visakhapatnam on a four-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command(ENC) on Saturday. 

President of India unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Villeneuve, Switzerland

Sep 14, 2019, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): Ram Nath Kovind unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Villeneuve, Switzerland on Saturday (September 14, 2019) in the presence of Mayor and President of Canton Vaud and other dignitaries.

Man booked for abetting suicide of would-be bride

Sep 14, 2019, at 10:01 pm

Thane, Sep 14 (UNI) A Gujarat native have been booked by the police here on the alleged charge of abetting the suicide of his would-be bride,who hailed from the Mumbra suburb of this district.