Militant killed in Sopore encounter

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:52 am

Baramulla, Apr 20 (UNI) A militant was killed in an encounter which ensued after a security force patrol party was attacked in Sopore in this north Kashmir district late Friday night, official sources said on Saturday.

Delhi court orders enquiry after Tihar inmate branded with ‘Om’ symbol

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:50 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) A Delhi Court has ordered an enquiry after a minority 'undertrial' inmate was branded with an "Om" symbol allegedly by a Tihar jail superintendent.

BJP wave sweeping Bengal and something major going to happen : Modi

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:43 am

Buniadpur, Apr 20 (UNI) Launching a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said a massive BJP wave has been sweeping Bengal and the country is saying something major is going to happen in the state.

Formed alliance with BJP for development of Marathwada: Thackrey

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:40 am

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Apr 20 (UNI) Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said that the Sena formed alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for development of Marathwada and Maharashtra.

'We are being seen as an option to Cong, BJP': Elvis Gomes

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:37 am

Margao, Apr 20 (UNI) Aam Adami Party (AAP) Goa Convenor and party's candidate for Lok Sabha election in South Goa constituency Elvis Gomes has claimed that people are fed up with Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party and looking at AAP as a third option.

392 candidates contesting Lok Sabha Phase 3 election have assets worth Rs 1 crore and more

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:34 am

Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has stated that there are 392 candidates - about 25 per cent- contesting the Lok Sabha Phase three election on April 23, who have assets worth Rs one crore and more.

340 out of 1594 candidates contesting Lok Sabha Phase 3 election have criminal cases

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:31 am

Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has stated that at least 340 candidates out of 1594 candidates - about 21 per cent - contesting the Lok Sabha Phase 3 election on April 23, have criminal cases against them.

Jammu and Kashmir highway reopens, traffic resumes after 72 hours

Apr 20, 2019, at 10:53 am

Srinagar, Apr 20 (UNI): Traffic was resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for about 72 hours due to landslides and shooting stones on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country.

Howrah-New Delhi Poorva express derails near Kanpur, 13 injured

Apr 20, 2019, at 10:42 am

Kanpur, Apr 20 (UNI): Around 13 passengers were injured when a New Delhi bound Poorva express derailed near Rooma railway station on Prayagraj-Kanpur-Delhi grand chord section of North Central railway on late Friday night.

Take back my words: Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on cursing Hemant Karkare

Apr 19, 2019, at 11:36 pm

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): After receiving flak for boasting of cursing 26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare, BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on Friday evening apologised and said she is "taking back her words".

Rohit Tiwari's death not natural, probably killed with pillow: Cops

Apr 19, 2019, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS):  Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, the son of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Congress leader ND Tiwari, did not die a natural death, media reports quoting sources in the Delhi Police said following a post-mortem.

Jesus Christ dedicated his life to service of others: Rahul Gandhi

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:25 pm

New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) On the occasion of Good Friday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Jesus Christ dedicated his life to the service of others and showed the path of humanity.

Bihar: Couple commits suicide in Patna

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:23 pm

Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) A married couple committed suicide due to financial difficulty in Rajiv Nagar locality here today.

Kashmir: Motorcyclist killed in road accident in Budgam

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:21 pm

Srinagar, Apr 19 (UNI) A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on Srinagar-Charar-e-Sharief road in central Kashmir district of Budgam, official sources said.

Kerala: Christians observe Good Friday

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:19 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 19 (UNI) Christians in Kerala observed Good Friday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Had cursed 26/11 hero Hemant Karkare: Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS):  Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, the 2008 Malegaon blasts accused, on Friday triggered a controversy by saying that  26/11 hero Hemant Karkare was killed as she 'cursed' him.

Two Hindu god Hanuman devotees dies after lorry hits them

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:12 pm

Jagtial, Apr 19 (UNI) Two, who were devotees and were on their way to Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple on foot after undertaking Hanuman Deeksha, were killed after a lorry hit them near Dhongala Marri Checkpost of Kodimial Mandal in this district on Friday.

Police nab 28 year-old youth on charges of allegedly raping and murdering engineering student

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:10 pm

Raichur, Karnataka, Apr 19 (UNI) Police on Friday arrested a perpetrator who was allegedly behind the suspected rape and murder of a young engineering student, whose body was found in a hanging state in the forest area in Raichur Rural Police station limits on Thursday morning.

Uttar Pradesh: Road mishap kills four

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:08 pm

Muzaffarnagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Four people, including a woman and her two children, were killed in a road accident in the Shahpur area in this district of Uttar Pradesh, police sources said on Friday.

PM Narendra Modi's decisions have ruined the nation's economy: Owaisi

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:06 pm

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Apr 19 (UNI) Taking potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that his decisions have ruined the nation's economy.

Kerala: Customs officials seize 2.8 kg gold from passenger at Kannur airport

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:04 pm

Kannur, Apr 19 (UNI) The customs sleuths seized 24 gold biscuits weighing about 2.802 kilograms and valued about Rs 91.3 lakh, from a passenger who arrived at Kannur International Airport from Muscat, on Friday.

Seven killed in road mishap in Chhattisgarh

Apr 19, 2019, at 06:01 pm

Raipur, Apr 19 (IBNS):  At least seven persons were killed and 25 others injured after a bus overturned on Kasdol Gidhouri road in Baloda Bazar district.

PM Narendra Modi remembers sacrifice of Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday

Apr 19, 2019, at 05:28 pm

New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifice of Lord Jesus Christ, his life, rich ideals and exemplary courage on the occasion of Good Friday.

Secunderabad: Minor fire breaks out at Rail Nilayam

Apr 19, 2019, at 05:18 pm

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) A minor fire incident occurred on the 7th Floor of South Central Railway’s Headquarters Office building, Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad in the early hours on Friday.

West Bengal: Teenager shot in post-poll clashes at Chopra, CPI(M) and BJP seek re-polling

Apr 19, 2019, at 05:13 pm

Chopra/Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) In a post-poll violence, a teenager was hit by a bullet, when bloody clashes broke out between the supporters of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition BJP at Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district, early on Friday.

Mumbai: 4 killed in road accident

Apr 19, 2019, at 04:59 pm

Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) Four people were killed on the spot while one injured when a truck ran over them in Vikhroil park site area here, police said.

Navjot Singh Sidhu to hold roadshow in Aurangabad tomorrow

Apr 19, 2019, at 04:47 pm

Aurangabad, Apr 19 (UNI) Star campaigner of Congress party Navjot Singh Siddhu will hold roadshow in this district of Maharashtra on Saturday in support of Congress-NCP candidate Subhash Zambad.

3 pilgrims die in a head-on collision between two cars near Tarikere in Chikkamagaluru Dist

Apr 19, 2019, at 04:44 pm

Chikkamagaluru, Apr 19 (UNI) Three pilgrims, including a teen-aged girl, died on the spot in a head-on collision between two cars on National High Way 206 near Tarikere in the district on Friday.

Mayawati, Mulayam share political stage in Uttar Pradesh, calls PM Modi 'fake backward leader'

Apr 19, 2019, at 03:15 pm

Mainpuri, Apr 19 (IBNS): Sharing political dais with once an arch-rival and Samajwadi Party (SP) founder Mulayam Singh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by calling him "a fake backward leader".

After leaving Congress, Priyanka Chaturvedi joins Shiv Sena

Apr 19, 2019, at 02:21 pm

Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS): Hours after leaving Congress, Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday joined Shiv Sena, which rules Maharashtra in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).