Sanjay Singh quits Congress, to join BJP tomorrow

Jul 30, 2019, at 03:57 pm

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS):  Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh has quit the Congress and will join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, media reports said.

NDA looks to pass triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today

Jul 30, 2019, at 01:58 pm

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): After the Right To Information (RTI) Amendment, 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is looking to pass the triple talaq bill in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday despite lacking the required number in the lower house of the parliament.

Mehbooba Mufti condemns attack on PDP worker, says taking up gun and attacking innocents no solution'

Jul 30, 2019, at 12:39 pm

Srinagar, July 30 (UNI): Strongly condemning attack on senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worker by unidentified gunmen in Pulwama on Monday, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said taking up gun and attacking innocent civilians will not help to resolve an issue that has dragged on since 1947.

IMA calls for 24-hour withdrawal of services against National Medical Commission Bill

Jul 30, 2019, at 12:33 pm

New Delhi, July 30 (UNI): The Indian Medical Association has called for 24-hour withdrawal of services on Wednesday, in protest against the Lok Sabha passing the National Medical Commission bill.

Vishveshwar Hegde Kageri nominated by BJP for post of Karnataka Speaker

Jul 30, 2019, at 12:29 pm

Bengaluru, July 30 (UNI): The ruling BJP in Karnataka fielded MLA Vishveshwar Hegde Kageri as the party's candidate for the election to the post of Speaker of Karnataka Assembly.

Congress urges Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Unnao rape survivor accident

Jul 30, 2019, at 11:59 am

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Congress Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the accident of Unnao rape survivor.

UP government requests Centre for CBI probe into accident of Unnao rape survivor

Jul 30, 2019, at 11:21 am

Lucknow/New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): After the Yogi Adityanath received a massive criticism since Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Uttar Pradesh government has requested the Centre for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the accident of Unnao rape survivor, media reports said.

CCD founder and BJP leader SM Krishna's son-in-law VG Siddhartha goes missing, search operation on

Jul 30, 2019, at 09:14 am

Bangalore, July 30 (IBNS): Founder of popular cafe chain Cafe Coffee Day VG Siddhartha has gone missing from Managalore, media reports said on Tuesday.

Mobile torchlight vigil held at India Gate to express solidarity with Unnao rape survivor

Jul 29, 2019, at 11:13 pm

New Delhi, July 29 (UNI): People from all walks of life gathered at India Gate on Monday evening to express solidarity with the Unnao rape survivor and her lawyer, who are fighting for their life in a Uttar Pradesh hospital after being hit by a truck.

Notice pasted at the residence of MLA Anant Singh for voice test instigating for murder

Jul 29, 2019, at 10:29 pm

Patna, July 29 (UNI): Police are tightening the noose around Independent MLA Anant Singh as a notice has been pasted at his residence summoning him for forensic test of his voice in a case of instigation for murder.

PDP worker shot at in Pulwama

Jul 29, 2019, at 08:34 pm

Srinagar, July 29 (UNI): A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worker was shot by unidentified gunmen in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, official sources said.

Only airline passengers will be allowed in casinos at Mopa airport: Goa CM

Jul 29, 2019, at 08:30 pm

Panaji, July 29 (UNI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday informed the Assembly that only air passengers will be allowed in the casinos at upcoming airport at Mopa in North Goa.

Two missing Anantnag girls found in Delhi

Jul 29, 2019, at 08:10 pm

Anantnag, July 29 (UNI): Two missing girls from Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir were found in Delhi and handed over to their parents in this south Kashmir district, a police spokesman said on Monday evening.

Pictures of Lord Jagannath’s secret rituals uploaded on Facebook

Jul 29, 2019, at 07:28 pm

Puri, July 29 (UNI): Devotees were shocked to see pictures of secret religious rituals, only observed in the Sri Jagannath temple, uploaded on Facebook by an user named Kausik.

Name Signature bridge after Sheila Dikshit: Delhi Congress

Jul 29, 2019, at 07:25 pm

New Delhi, July 29 (UNI): Delhi Congress unit has requested chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to name Signature bridge in the national capital after the former three-time CM Sheila Dikshit.

Assam flood situation improves, death toll mounts to 88

Jul 29, 2019, at 07:09 pm

Guwahati, Jul 29 (IBNS): The situation in Assam has improved after the water levels in the flood-hit areas are receded, but still over 12 lakh people of 16 districts in the state are still affected in the current flood.

Pakistan fires unprovoked, violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Jul 29, 2019, at 06:25 pm

Jammu, Jul 29 (UNI) Pakistan on Monday yet again violated the ceasefire agreement by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against jailed BJP lawmaker

Jul 29, 2019, at 06:08 pm

Unnao, July 29 (IBNS): A murder case has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Kuldeep Sengar and others on a complaint filed by the family of Unnao rape survivor who was injured in a road mishap on Sunday night, media reports said.

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan forced to tender apology twice in LS

Jul 29, 2019, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi, Jul 29 (UNI) Under persistent pressure from treasury bench members, Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan on Monday had to tender apology twice in the Lok Sabha for his anti-women remarks against BJP MP Rama Devi. 

Kolkata Police serves notice to BJP leader Mukul Roy in a corruption case

Jul 29, 2019, at 05:30 pm

Kolkata, Jul 29 (UNI) The Kolkata Police has served a notice to BJP leader Mukul Roy to quiz him on July 30 in New Delhi in connction to prevention of corruption case at Barabazar in the city.

Indian Parliament: Bill to curb ponzi schemes and protect poor introduced in Rajya Sabha

Jul 29, 2019, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi, Jul 29 (UNI) The Government on Monday moved the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2019 in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State Anurag Thakur.

Maharastra: Murderer tries to commit suicide at Thane jail

Jul 29, 2019, at 05:18 pm

Thane, Jul 29 (UNI) A villager who murdered his wife and was lodged in the police lock-up for interrogation attempted suicide in the locker itself , the police said. 

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ideal to lead Cong but for CWC to decide : Amarinder Singh

Jul 29, 2019, at 05:13 pm

Chandigarh, Jul 29 (UNI) Reposing his full confidence in the party general secretary, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would get all-round support if chosen to take over as Congress president.

CBI officials meet Unnao rape victim and inquires about accident from family members

Jul 29, 2019, at 05:10 pm

Lucknow, Jul 29 (UNI) With Uttar Pradesh government ready for a CBI probe into the Unnao rape victim accident, the state police has informed the CBI about the accident and a team of the central agency has visited the trauma centre here on Monday to equire about the incident from the family members.

India and Myanmar sign Mou on defence co-operation

Jul 29, 2019, at 05:07 pm

New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (MAH), Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CDS) of the Republic of Union of Myanmar, is currently on an official visit to India from July 25 – Aug 2.

Unnao gang-rape victim's mother says Sunday night's accident was a 'conspiracy'

Jul 29, 2019, at 03:55 pm

Unnao, July 29 (IBNS):  The Unnao gang-rape survivor’s mother on Monday accused that MLA Kuldeep Sengar was behind the road mishap which took place on Sunday and left the survivor injured.

Narendra Modi to feature in Man Vs Wild, Bear Grylls says an 'unkwown side' of PM will be seen in episode

Jul 29, 2019, at 03:38 pm

New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a special appearance on the TV soon when he will be seen in popular adventure programme 'Man Vs Wild'.

Don’t ask questions if a BJP MLA is accused of having raped you: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP after Unnao victim's accident

Jul 29, 2019, at 03:20 pm

New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the injury of the Unnao gangrape victim in an accident.

After setback in Lok Sabha polls, Mamata announces Trinamool's mass-outreach programme

Jul 29, 2019, at 03:10 pm

Kolkata, July 29 (IBNS): Two months after losing ground to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) largely in the Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a mass-outreach programme for her party Trinamool Congress.

Mortal remains of Meghalaya Assembly Speaker reach Guwahati

Jul 29, 2019, at 01:49 pm

Guwahati, July 29 (IBNS) : The mortal remains of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr Donkupar Roy, who passed away on Sunday was brought to Guwahati on Monday.