BJP supporter murdered in Madhya Pradesh
May 20, 2019, at 11:20 pm
Chhatarpur, May 20 (UNI): A person associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was gunned down on Monday outside his home in this district headquarters, law enforcement authorities said.
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MJ Akbar cross-examined in Ramani defamation case
May 20, 2019, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI): Former Union minister M.J. Akbar was on Monday cross examined before a Delhi court in a defamation case filed against jouranlist Priya Ramani. He denied having a meeting with Priya Ramani in a hotel room.
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BJP asks Kamal Nath-led Congress govt to prove majority in MP
May 20, 2019, at 10:33 pm
Bhopal, May 20 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday asked the Kamal Nath-led Congress government to prove their majority in the state.
West Bengal: BJP slams Mamata-Naidu meet
May 20, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (UNI): BJP's West Bengal unit president Dilip Ghosh today criticised the meeting between chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Chandrababu Naidu saying their frustration was visible after exit poll predictions and claimed rise of saffron brigade in more than 23 seats out of total 42 in the state.
Six arrested in Gujarat for celebrating Nathuram Godse's birthday
May 20, 2019, at 08:21 pm
Surat, May 20 (UNI): Police have arrested six people here for celebrating the birthday of Nathuram Godse, who had killed Mahatma Gandhi.
Navy chief Admiral Lanba calls on President
May 20, 2019, at 07:54 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba, who retires at the end of this month, made a farewell call on the President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Ram Nath Kovind on Monday.
After rubbishing exit polls, Chandrababu Naidu meets Mamata in Kolkata
May 20, 2019, at 07:07 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Amid several exit polls' predictions giving a clean sweep to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee on Monday to discuss post-poll strategy.
Mehbooba Mufti condemns killing of PDP worker in south Kashmir
May 20, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Srinagar, May 20 (UNI) Condemning the killing of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worker by unidentified gunmen in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that it is ironic that such mindless violence is justified in the name of Islam in the month of Ramazan.
May 20, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Pune, May 20 (UNI) At least two passengers were killed and fifteen others injured after the bus in which they were travelling in crashed into another bus on the Mumbai-Pune expressway on Monday.
No credibility to exit polls: Chandrababu Naidu
May 20, 2019, at 05:46 pm
Amaravati, May 20 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu opined that the exit polls have no credibility and expressed confidence of the TDP winning election.
Sushma Swaraj to attend Councilof Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
May 20, 2019, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be attending the meeting of Councilof Foreign Ministers (CFM) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization to be held in Bishkek (KyrgyzRepublic) on 21-22 May 2019.
Kerala: Bomb hurled at houses of polling agent, woman voter after re-polling
May 20, 2019, at 05:27 pm
Kannur, May 20 (UNI) The houses of a UDF polling agent and a woman voter came under bomb attack at Pilathara on the wee hours of Monday, where re-polling held on Sunday.
Four killed in Nashik accident
May 20, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Nashik, May 20 (UNI) Four persons were killed on the spot while six others were injured, when a speeding truck dashed them at Krisnhagaon on Vani-Nashik road in Kalwan taluka of the district last night.
Omar condemns killing of PDP worker in south Kashmir
May 20, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Srinagar, May 20 (UNI) National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah has condemned the killing of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worker by unidentified gunmen in south Kashmir district of Kulgam.
Maharashtra: Watchman gets 7 year RI for sodomising minor
May 20, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Thane, May 20 (UNI) A local court has awarded seven years rigorous imprisonment to a 34-year-old watchman of a housing complex at Mira Road of the district, on charge of sodomising a minor.
Prayagraj: Two killed in road mishap
May 20, 2019, at 05:20 pm
Prayagraj, May 20 (UNI) Two motorcycle-borne youths were killed in a road mishap in the Nawabganj area of this district in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday.
Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati meet in Lucknow to decide their 'next step'
May 20, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Lucknow, May 20 (IBNS): As major exit polls predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up to form the government for second straight term, grand alliance partners in Uttar Pradesh-Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav- met in Lucknow to prepare for the 'next step' on Monday.
The Exit Poll results are on the expected line: BS Yeddyurappa
May 20, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Bengaluru, May 20(UNI) Opposition leader in Karnataka Legislative Assembly B S Yeddyurappa, who is also BJP State President, today underlined that the Exit Poll results are on the expected line.
Puducherry: BJP youth wing organise agitation
May 20, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Puducherry, May 20 (UNI) The youth wing volunteers of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday held a demonstration at Avvai thidal Saram here.
May 20, 2019, at 04:41 pm
Bhagalpur, May 20 (UNI) Unidentified criminals killed a farmer’s son by slitting open his throat at Srinagar village under Ishipur Barahat police station area in Bhagalpur district late last night.
Uttar Pradesh: 3 kids drown in Rapti river, body of 1 recovered
May 20, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Siddharthnagar, May 20 (UNI) The body of a kid, who had drowned in Rapti river at Dumariyaganj town of this Uttar Pradesh district on Sunday evening, was recovered on Monday, while search was on for the bodies of other two children, who had also drowned with him, police sources said here.
Karnataka: Two chain snatchers receive bullet injuries fired by Police in self defence
May 20, 2019, at 04:13 pm
Bengaluru, May 20(UNI) Two chain snatchers sustained bullet injuries fired by Police in self defense while they tried to escape after an unsuccessful attempt to rob a woman in Bagalagunte area in the city on Monday.
Bihar: Criminals loot Rs 3 lakh from head master after killing him
May 20, 2019, at 04:04 pm
Khagaria, May 20 (UNI) Unidentified criminals looted Rs 3 lakh from the head master of a school near Balkunda village under Mansi police station area in the district late last night.
Hindu extremist remark: Actor Kamal Haasan gets anticipatory bail
May 20, 2019, at 03:59 pm
Madurai, May 20 (UNI) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan in connection with a case registered against him by police for his controversial “Hindu extremist” remark.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan claims LDF to get thumping majority
May 20, 2019, at 03:57 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) will get a thumping majority in the Lok Sabha elections.
Jammu and Kashmir situation is under control, 86 terrorists neutralized so far: Lt Gen Ranbir Singh
May 20, 2019, at 03:55 pm
Jammu, May 20 (UNI) Asserting that overall situation in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is under control, Northern Command Army Commander, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Monday said that as many as 86 terrorists have been neutralized so far.
May 20, 2019, at 03:52 pm
Ranchi, May 20 (UNI) Body of an youth was found from Dongri Pahadi under Pundag OP of the state capital today.
Gang Rape Case: Bokaro court awards lifer to one and 20 years of imprisonment to another
May 20, 2019, at 03:50 pm
Bokaro, May 20 (UNI) A local court in this district today awarded life imprisonment to a gang rape accused while his partner in crime was given 20 years of imprisonment by the court.
BJP meets EC, demands repolls in WB seats
May 20, 2019, at 03:47 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The BJP delegation, including Union Minister Piyush Goyal, met the Election Commission, on Monday and demanded that repolls be held in some constituencies where violence occurred in West Bengal and central forces be deployed for free and fair counting in the state.
Chennai: 1.5 kg gold worth Rs 50 lakh seized by Customs at airport
May 20, 2019, at 03:45 pm
Chennai, May 20 (UNI) Customs officials on Monday seized 1.5 kg gold valued at Rs 50 lakh from seven passengers, including a woman, who arrived from Colombo, at the Anna international airport here.