Kashmir: BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma demands 'sedition' case against activist Shehla Rashid
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) In the midst of controversy triggered by tweets from activist Shehla Rashid on alleged 'torture' of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leader and Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday demanded 'sedition' charge should be initiated against her as such missives only seem to play in the hands of Pakistan.
Mamata Banerjee describes the killing of UP journalist as 'unacceptable'
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Kolkata, Aug 19 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday described as 'unacceptable' the killing of a journalist in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur yesterday.
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday granted two more weeks time to the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete the probe into the alleged attack on Unnao rape victim and her lawyer in a road accident case.
Ex-Indian PM Manmohan Singh elected as Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:15 pm
Jaipur, Aug 19 (UNI) Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh was elected as Member of Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan on Monday.
Indian Army rubbishes Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement leader Shehla Rashid's claims
Aug 19, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Srinagar, Aug 19 (IBNS): The Indian Army has rejected as "baseless" claims made by Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement leader Shehla Rashid on the situation in the state, media reports said.
ED issues summon to MNS chief Raj Thackeray in Kohinoor Mill case
Aug 19, 2019, at 03:40 pm
Mumbai, Aug 19 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summon to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray in connection with Kohinoor Mill case and directed him to appear on August 22, party sources said on Monday.
Aug 19, 2019, at 03:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday called upon the Indian community in Lithuania to serve as a bridge in strengthening economic and cultural relations between the two countries.
Supreme Court rejects Tarun Tejpal's petition seeking quashing of rape charges
Aug 19, 2019, at 11:53 am
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Tehelka magazine founder Tarun Tejpal's petition seeking quashing of rape charges against him, media reports said.
Afghanistan backs India on Kashmir
Aug 19, 2019, at 10:17 am
Kabul, Aug 19 (UNI) Days after Pakistan was thwarted at UN stage, it's northern neighbour Afghanistan on Monday lashed out at Pak's US envoy for making 'reckless, unwarranted and irresponsible statements' on the Afghan peace process.
Narendra Modi to visit UAE, Bahrain this month
Aug 19, 2019, at 09:54 am
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): PM Narendra Modi will be on State Visits to United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Aug 23-24 and Bahrain on Aug 24-25, officials said.
Jammu and Kashmir: 190 schools to reopen today
Aug 19, 2019, at 09:37 am
Srinagar, Aug 19 (IBNS): It has been two weeks since the PM Narendra Modi-led government announced major decisions on Jammu and Kashmir, including the scrapping of Article 370 which provided special status ot the state, 190 primary schools in the valley will be opened on Monday, easing situation after days of lockdown, officials said.
PIB post on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's death in 1945 fuels controversy
Aug 19, 2019, at 12:29 am
Kolkata/New Delhi: A controversy broke out after the government media arm Press Information Bureau (PIB) in a Facebook post added an image showing 1945 as the year of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's death while the mystery still shrouds over his disappearance in the same year after an air crash. Many Bengalis refuse to believe that Netaji had died in the air crash during the last phase of the Second World War when the freedom fighter was travelling globally to rally support for India's freedom from the British rule, especially the Axis power that was against Britain in the War.
India, UNAMA condemn terror attack in Kabul
Aug 18, 2019, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): The Indian government on Sunday condemned the suicide blast in Kabul that targeted a marriage hall and left over 60 people killed.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath to expand cabinet on Monday
Aug 18, 2019, at 10:30 pm
Lucknow, Aug 18 (UNI) Much awaited cabinet expansion by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would take place on Monday.
Zakir Naik won't be allowed to participate in 'racial politics': Malaysian PM Mahathir
Aug 18, 2019, at 10:26 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 18 (UNI) Two days after Malaysian government has said that Zakir Naik's Permanent Resident status may be revoked, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohammad on Sunday said that the controversial preacher was indulging in 'politics' and not mere religious preaching.
PM Narendra Modi's name will be included in the list of reformers: Amit Shah on Triple Talaq Bill
Aug 18, 2019, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi, Aug 18 (UNI) Terming practice of Triple Talaq was historic wrong and no party had courage to abolish it, Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name will be included in the list of great reformers in the country.
Aug 18, 2019, at 09:44 pm
Kolkata, Aug 18 (UNI) Arsalan Parvez (23), accused of causing death to two Bangladeshi corporate officials when his Jaguar rammed a Mercedes Benz which hit the duo at the crossings of Loudon Street and ShakespeareSarani in the city early Saturday was remanded to 12 days police custody by an order from a city court today.
Kolkata: Youth from Malda with nearly Rs 2 lakh fake Indian currencies arrested
Aug 18, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Kolkata, Aug 18 (UNI) A 22-year-old-youth from Malda district was arrested by the STF of Kolkata Police for possessing Rs 1,92 lakh fake Indian currencies from Strand Road near Babughat, police said today.
Bank fraud case: CBI books Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri, others
Aug 18, 2019, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 18 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday said it has registered a case against Moser Baer India Limited (MBIL) and conducted raids at six places to nab its current and former officials for cheating the Central Bank of India to the tune of Rs 354.51 crore.
Ex Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda announces panel to decide 'course of action' for his new faction
Aug 18, 2019, at 09:26 pm
Rohtak, Aug 18 (UNI) Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday gave indications of breaking away from the Congress party, saying that the grand old party has lost its way by criticising the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.
Aug 18, 2019, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, Aug 18 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday evening visited AIIMS, to enquire about the health of former finance minister Arun Jaitley.
One-ninety primary schools to open tomorrow in J&K: Govt
Aug 18, 2019, at 09:15 pm
Srinagar, Aug 18 (IBNS): Nearly two weeks after the Indian government scrapped the Article 370, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday said 190 primary schools in Jammu and Kashmir will be opened tomorrow.
Assam Rifles troops apprehended ZUF cadre with arms
Aug 18, 2019, at 08:25 pm
Guwahati, Aug 18 (IBNS) : The troops of Assam Rifles have apprehended a cadre of ZUF militant group in Assam's Cachar district.
Fresh flood submerged 10 villages in Assam’s Mariani
Aug 18, 2019, at 08:23 pm
Guwahati, Aug 18 (IBNS): The fresh flood waters of Teok river have submerged at least 10 villages in Mariani area in Assam’s Jorhat district on Sunday.
Congress has lost its way: Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Aug 18, 2019, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): At a time when Haryana is gearing up for the polls, party veteran Bhupinder Singh Hooda moved away from the stand taken by the Congress party and supported the recent moves taken by PM Narendra Modi-led Centre in Kashmir.
If talks are held with Pakistan then it will now only be on PoK: Rajnath Singh
Aug 18, 2019, at 05:50 pm
Kalka, Aug 18 (IBNS): Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday sent out a strong message to Pakistan and said talks will only take place with the neighbouring nation when they stop aiding and abetting terrorism.
Diageo India donates Rs 1crore to Assam CM's Relief Fund in support of flood relief
Aug 18, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Diageo India donates Rs 1crore to Assam CM's Relief Fund in support of flood relief
Jakhalabandha police arrest most wanted rhino poacher
Aug 18, 2019, at 03:56 pm
Guwahati, Aug 18 (IBNS): Assam police have arrested a most wanted rhino poacher from Jakhalabandha area in Assam’s Nagaon district on Saturday night, police said on Sunday.
Assam police arrest former Deputy Commissioner of Karimganj in multi-crore Land Port scam
Aug 18, 2019, at 02:58 pm
Guwahati, Aug 18 (IBNS): The Assam police on Sunday arrested a senior government official and former Deputy Commissioner of Karimganj district in connection with a multi-crore rupees scam for acquiring land for Land Ports Authority of India’s project under the Ministry of Home Affairs at Sutarkandi in Karimganj district along Indo-Bangladesh border.
People have right to know about Netaji: Mamata Banerjee
Aug 18, 2019, at 02:46 pm
Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS/UNI): Remembering Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said the people have a right to know about the great son of the soil.