Youth injured during clashes with security forces near Budgam encounter site

Jun 28, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Srinagar, Jun 28 (UNI) A youth was critically injured when security forces burst teargas shells and fired to disperse demonstrators, who tried to disrupt an operation against militants in central Kashmir district of Budgam on Friday.

Annual NCC sailing expedition concludes

Jun 28, 2019, at 04:54 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): The Annual Sailing Expedition for the year 2019 undertaken by 60 Naval cadets of NCC Group Headquarters Kolkata  under the aegis  of  NCC Directorate  WB & Sikkim from Farakka to Kolkata in four 27-feet DK Whaler boats came to an end with the flagging-in of the boats by Maj General KT Sreekumar, ADG NCC WB & Sikkim Directorate, at the Man of War Jetty, Prinsep Ghat this morning, officials said on Friday.

Amit Shah attacks Congress, blames Nehru for current problem in Jammu and Kashmir

Jun 28, 2019, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): In his scathing attack on the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday blamed former Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru for the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mamata govt to construct dining rooms in Muslim-majority schools; BJP, CPI-M slam move

Jun 28, 2019, at 04:07 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government's decision to construct dining rooms in every state-run school, which has more than 70 per cent of Muslim students, has been attacked by the Bharatiya Janata Party as its Bengal president Dilip Ghosh described the move as 'another conspiracy'.

Congress appoints Mohan Markam as Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee president

Jun 28, 2019, at 04:00 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Congress party on Friday appointed Mohan Markam as the President of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee.

Our government follows zero tolerance policy towards terrorism: Amit Shah

Jun 28, 2019, at 03:41 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said his government follows 'zero tolerance' policy towards terrorism.

More than 1000 bottles of cough syrup seized in Assam’s Karimganj district

Jun 28, 2019, at 02:45 pm

Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): Police had seized huge cache of illegal cough syrup from a passenger bus and arrested the driver of the vehicle in Assam’s Karimganj district last night.

CBI books brother and sister-in-law of former Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki on corruption charges

Jun 28, 2019, at 02:28 pm

Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked brother and sister-in-law of former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and two other officials of Arunachal Pradesh state PWD department in connection with corruption charges.

PM Modi chairs key RIC meet with Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Jun 28, 2019, at 02:25 pm

Osaka (Japan), June 28 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired the Informal Meeting of the RIC - Russia, India and China framework here on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections in next 6 months: Amit Shah

Jun 28, 2019, at 01:26 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Stating the law the order in Jammu and Kashmir has improved, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Assembly elections in the northern state will be held in the next six months, media reports said.

Police encounter kills two criminals in Barabanki

Jun 28, 2019, at 10:44 am

Barabanki, June 28 (UNI): Two dreaded criminals from Sitapur were killed in an encounter with police here in Baddupur police station area on late Thursday night.

PM Modi pays homage to his predecessor Narasimha Rao

Jun 28, 2019, at 10:40 am

New Delhi, June 28 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to his predecessor P V Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary and hailed him for leading India as a 'crucial juncture' of country's history.

One dies in lightning in Palghar

Jun 28, 2019, at 10:34 am

Palghar, June 28 (UNI): An eight-year-old boy from a village in the district died when lightning struck the village on Thursday afternoon, the district disaster control room said.

Kashmir Encounter: Militant killed in Badgam encounter, operation continues

Jun 28, 2019, at 10:12 am

Srinagar, Jun 28 (UNI ) A militant was killed by security forces on Friday in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the central Kashmir district of Badgam on Friday, official sources said.

G20: PM Narendra Modi meets Korean Prez and Saudi Crown Prince

Jun 28, 2019, at 10:10 am

Osaka (Japan), Jun 28 (UNI) Less than a month since his swearing in for the second time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday engaged himself at high level diplomacy interacting with several world leaders including key Asian players.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe calls for urgent rules on e-commerce

Jun 28, 2019, at 10:08 am

Osaka, Jun 28 (UNI) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday called for creation of urgent rules for regulating data flow and e-commerce, here during G20 leaders' special event on digital economy. 

India stands committed to further deepen economic, cultural relations with USA: Narendra Modi tweets after meeting Trump

Jun 28, 2019, at 09:48 am

Osaka, June 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had wide-ranging talks with Donald Trump and mentioned that India stands committed to further deepen economic and cultural relations with the USA.

Police arrest three persons with two AK-56 rifles in Assam’s Dibrugarh district

Jun 28, 2019, at 09:31 am

Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): Assam police arrested three persons, including two women, and seized two AK-56 rifles and other items in Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Thursday.

BRICS: Narendra Modi meets leaders on sidelines of G20, calls terrorism as the biggest threat to humanity

Jun 28, 2019, at 09:09 am

Osaka, June 28 (IBNS): Meeting the BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, PM Narendra Modi urged all to come together to fight against 'terrorism'.

Donald Trump, Narendra Modi meet in Japan, discuss issues ranging from 5G to defence

Jun 28, 2019, at 08:17 am

Osaka, June 28 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met on sidelines of the G20 Summit and discussed issues related to cooperation in 5G technology, defence and trade.

Shah assures J&K sarpanches to provide administrative, financial support

Jun 27, 2019, at 10:11 pm

Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches that government will provide all administrative and financial support to them to serve the people selflessly.

Bomb threat on US-bound Air India flight was hoax

Jun 27, 2019, at 09:45 pm

London, Jun 27 (IBNS): The bomb threat which resulted in the emergency landing of a US-bound Air India aircraft in London's Stansted airport on Thursday was a hoax, media reports said.

Jaguar Aircraft safely recovered at AF STN Ambala after suspected bird hit

Jun 27, 2019, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi, Jun 27 (IBNS): An Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft took off from Air Force Station Ambala on Thursday morning for a training mission around 0745h. 

Japan proved how civilisational values and tech can function together: PM Modi

Jun 27, 2019, at 05:58 pm

Osaka (Japan), June 27 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Japanese spirit of commitment to nationhood and how best the human talent and technology could be utilised for the betterment of all.

Congress attacks Haryana government for murder of party leader Vikas Chaudhary

Jun 27, 2019, at 05:02 pm

New Delhi, June 27 (UNI): The Congress on Thursday hit out at the Manohar Lal Khattar government for the murder of party spokesperson Vikas Chaudhary in Faridabad, Haryana and said it showcases the law and order situation in the BJP-ruled states.

Bombay High Court upholds Maharashtra government's Maratha quota decision

Jun 27, 2019, at 04:47 pm

Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Thursday upheld the Mahrashtra government's decision to provide quota to the Maratha community, media reports said.

US-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing in London over 'bomb threat'

Jun 27, 2019, at 03:44 pm

London, June 27 (IBNS): A US-bound Air India aircraft made an emergency landing in London's Stansted airport because of a bomb threat, media reports said.

Body of militant recovered, another nabbed in Anantnag

Jun 27, 2019, at 02:54 pm

Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI): The body of a militant was recovered while another was captured in an injured condition in south Kashmir district of Anantnag on Thursday, official sources said.

One killed, two injured in Kulgam explosion

Jun 27, 2019, at 02:25 pm

Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI): One person was killed and two others were injured in a mysterious blast on Thursday in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, official sources said here.

Entire nation proud of SHO Arshad Khan’s valour: Amit Shah

Jun 27, 2019, at 02:18 pm

Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI): Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday offered condolences to the bereaved family of martyr station house officer (SHO) Arshad Ahmad Khan and said the entire nation is proud of his valour and courage.