Popular Telugu film comedian Ali joins YSR Cong

Mar 11, 2019, at 12:07 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 11 (UNI) Popular film comedian Ali joined the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) here on Monday.

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed

Mar 11, 2019, at 09:06 am

Srinagar, Mar 11 (IBNS): During a gun battle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's  Tral region on Sunday, at least three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed, police said on Monday.

Sushma Swaraj condoles loss of four Indians in Ethiopian flight tragedy

Mar 10, 2019, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of four Indian people in the Ethiopian Airways flight tragedy. The mishap left 157 people dead.

Farmer hacked to death in AP village

Mar 10, 2019, at 10:14 pm

Kakinada, Mar 10 (UNI) A farmer was brutally hacked to death by unknown assailants at his residence in Gouda colony in Siripalli village of Ayiunavilli mandal in Konaseema region 50kms from here on Sunday early hours. 

West Bengal to go to Lok Sabha Elections in seven phases

Mar 10, 2019, at 10:10 pm

Kolkata, Mar 10 (UNI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced a seven phase poll schedule for the Lok Sabha elections, 2019.

Social media platform assures EC to accept pre-certified pol ads only

Mar 10, 2019, at 10:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), in consultation with Facebook, Twitter, Google WhatsApp and Share Chat, have assured the Election Commission that they will take up only the pre certified political advertisment in upcoming Lok-Sabha Election. 

Opposition rattled by surgical strike : Rajnath Singh

Mar 10, 2019, at 09:59 pm

Unnao, Mar 10 (UNI) In a veiled attack against opposition parties, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that it is a mystery as why some leaders of opposition parties are rattled by the surgical strike II carried out by the Indian Air Force in Pakistan and have started questioning government.

Akhilesh Yadav could contest from Azamgarh Lok Sabha seat in UP

Mar 10, 2019, at 09:56 pm

Lucknow, Mar 10 (UNI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is likely to contest the Lok Sabha election from Azamgarh Lok Sabha seat, presently represented by his father Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Hardik Patel announces to join Congress

Mar 10, 2019, at 09:51 pm

Ahmedabad, Mar 10 (UNI) Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel on Sunday announced that he would join Congress formally on March 12 if there were no legal hindrances and contest Lok Sabha polls if INC fields him.

Maharashtra's four phased polls scheduled in April

Mar 10, 2019, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai, March 10 (UNI) The Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra elections will be held in four phases spread out next month - on April 11, 18, 23 and 29, Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer Ashwani Kumar announced here on Sunday.

Bipin Rawat visits Para Brigade, reviews their operational readiness

Mar 10, 2019, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Bipin Rawat on Sunday visited Para Brigade and reviewed their operational readiness.

India to start voting on Apr 11 in 7-phase general elections, results on May 23

Mar 10, 2019, at 08:06 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): Blowing the poll bugle officially, the Election Commission on Sunday announced the dates of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, beginning April 11, as leaders of various political parties, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, welcomed the announcements.

Number of local youth joining militancy declined: IGP, Kashmir

Mar 10, 2019, at 07:52 pm

Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI) Claiming that number of local youth joining militancy in the Kashmir valley has witnessed declined, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir S P Pani on Sunday said parents have played important role in bring back their children.

Centre exposed by not holding assy polls in J&K: Congress

Mar 10, 2019, at 07:48 pm

Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI) Alleging that central government stands exposed by not holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, state Congress president G A Mir said Narendra Modi-led government has certified that situation is out of control and not conducive for holding simultaneous polls alongwith Lok Sabha.

Nagaland launches National Immunisation Day

Mar 10, 2019, at 07:44 pm

Kohima, Mar 10 (UNI) Joining with the rest of the country, Nagaland has also launched the first round of National Immunisation Day (NID) today with Polio Vaccination at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK).

RLSP expels its two senior leaders in Bihar

Mar 10, 2019, at 07:41 pm

Patna, Mar 10 (UNI) Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) today expelled party general secretary Pradeep Mishra and Kranti Prakash from its primary membership for six years in view of their anti-party activities. 

Not holding Assembly poll confirms sinister designs of GoI, alleges Mehbooba Mufti

Mar 10, 2019, at 07:33 pm

Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI) Alleging that not holding assembly elections alongwith parliamentary polls in Jammu and Kashmir confirms sinister design of Government of India (GoI), president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday evening said it is a tactic of buying time to disempower people by pushing an agenda that suits their ulterior motives.

No Assembly elections in J& K for now: CEC Arora

Mar 10, 2019, at 07:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI/IBNS) The Election Commission on Sunday announced that Assembly elections to Jammu and Kashmir will not be held now and the militancy-hit state will elect four of its members of Lok Sabha in multiple phases.

Omar Abdullah targets PM Modi over 'simultaneous polls' issue in Jammu and Kashmir

Mar 10, 2019, at 06:50 pm

Srinagar, Mar 10 (IBNS): As no date to hold simultaneous Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir along with the Lok Sabha polls was announced by the election commission on Sunday, former CM Omar Abdullah criticized PM Narendra Modi over the issue and said people should rethink before praising his leadership next time.

Lok Sabha polling dates announced, Narendra Modi wishes political parties, candidates for elections

Mar 10, 2019, at 06:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): As the Election Commission announced the dates for the Lok Sabha polls on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished all political parties and candidates for the general elections.

Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti 'glad' with EC order on armed forces to be 'kept out' of poll process

Mar 10, 2019, at 06:13 pm

Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI/IBNS) Reacting to the Election Commission's directive to political parties to keep armed forces out of political campaign, former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti said they were 'glad,' as the order will end the BJP's tax payer-funded campaign.

Lok Sabha Elections: Seven phase polling in India to start from Apr 11, results on May 23

Mar 10, 2019, at 06:04 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): In a seven phased Lok Sabha (lower house) polls, India will vote to choose the new Prime Minister of the country and a government with the first phase of voting starting from Apr 11, the Election Commission announced on Sunday.

Jamal Siddiqui urges Centre to raise quota for Mah Haj pilgrims

Mar 10, 2019, at 05:59 pm

Mumbai, Mar 10 (UNI) Maharashtra state Haj committee newly chairman Jamal Siddiqui on Sunday urged the central government to increase the quota for Haj pilgrims of Maharashtra as Saudi government has recently granted an additional quota of 25 thousands piligrims to India.

Fake note printing machine seized from house at Vijayapura, one held

Mar 10, 2019, at 05:55 pm

Vijayapura , Mar 10 (UNI) Police has arrested a 34 year-old man and seized a fake currency printing machine in KEB Colony in Indi town in the district on Sunday.

Telangana Assembly and Council sessions prorogued

Mar 10, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 10 (UNI) The two Telugu States common governor ESL Narasimhan on Sunday prorogued both the Houses of Telangana Legislature.

Encounter ensues between militans & SFs in Tral in Pulwama

Mar 10, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI): An encounter ensued between militants and security forces on Sunday during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral area in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, a police spokesman said on Sunday afternoon.

"BJP leader Mukul Roy was uninvited guest to my home": TMC Leader Sabyasachi Dutta

Mar 10, 2019, at 05:01 pm

Kolkata, Mar 10 (UNI) Ruling Trinamool Congress Bidhannagar Municipality Mayor Sabyasachi Dutta today claimed that BJP leader Mukul Roy was uninvited guest to his home on Friday and said he was a loyal TMC man and will remain so.

Police foils bid to siphon off Rs 26 cr by forging signature of TMC Commissioner

Mar 10, 2019, at 04:47 pm

Thane, Mar 10 (UNI) The City Police has registered a criminal offence against unidentified persons, who allegedly forged the signatures of Thane Municipal Commissioner Sanjeev Jaiswal and Medical Health Officer RT Kendre, to withdraw more than Rs 26 crore from the bank account of Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). 

VIP culture often risks security: PM Modi

Mar 10, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Ghaziabad, Mar 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at the 'VIP' culture in the country, saying that it often obstructs security forces in the dispensation of their duty, causing security risk at times.

Minor shot dead due to dispute over playing DJ in marriage function

Mar 10, 2019, at 04:41 pm

Jamui, Mar 10 (UNI) A 14-year-old boy was killed and a youth critically injured when some outlaws opened fire owing to dispute over playing DJ in a marriage function at Daulatpur village under Jamui Adarsh police station area in the district late last night.