Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy submits memorandum to PM Modi seeking release of NDRF funds for taking up drought relief works

Mar 09, 2019, at 01:25 pm

Bengaluru, Mar 9 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi today and submitted a memorandum seeking immediate release of Rs 2064.30 crore from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to take up drought relief works in the State. 

Jammu Press Club, Google hold workshop on social media, fake news

Mar 09, 2019, at 01:15 pm

Jammu, Mar 9 (UNI) In a bid to create awareness among tech-savvy people, the Press Club of Jammu in collaboration with Google on Saturday organised a daylong workshop here.

Train service resumes after day-long suspension in Kashmir

Mar 09, 2019, at 01:05 pm

Srinagar, Mar 9 (UNI) Train service resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended on Friday for security reasons in Kashmir valley, where separatist had called for a strike in protest against the detention of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik under Public Safety Act (PSA) and banning of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI).

Pakistan denying Jaish role in Pulwama attack despite JeM's claims: India

Mar 09, 2019, at 12:47 pm

New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI): India today said it is surprising that Pakistan continues to deny the involvement of Jaish-e-Mohammad in the February 14 Pulwama attack despite the terrorist outfit claiming responsibility for the same.

Kartarpur talks are no resumption of dialogues with Pakistan: India

Mar 09, 2019, at 12:45 pm

New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI): India on Saturday made it categorically clear that Kartarpur talks scheduled to be held on March 14 had nothing to do with resumption of talks with Pakistan.

Pakistan labels banned terror outfits 'high risk'

Mar 09, 2019, at 12:31 pm

Islamabad, Mar 9 (UNI): Amid mounting pressure from the international fraternity, Pakistan on Saturday decided to label the proscribed organisations in the ‘high risk’ category to comply with the requirement of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

'Naya Pakistan' should demonstrate 'nayi action' against terror groups: India

Mar 09, 2019, at 11:50 am

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): The foreign ministry on Saturday said that if Pakistan claims to be a ‘Naya Pakistan’ with a new line of thought, it should walk the talk by taking real action against terror groups.

Criminals evading arrest nabbed by Jammu Police

Mar 09, 2019, at 11:27 am

Jammu, Mar 9 (UNI): Jammu Police have arrested two notorious criminals who were evading arrests in many cases.

Four killed in road accident on Agra-Lucknow expressway

Mar 09, 2019, at 11:23 am

Etawah, Mar 9 (UNI) At least four members of a family from Varanasi were killed and one was injured when their car rammed into a stationary truck at Usarahar on the Agra-Lucknow expressway on Saturday morning.

Train services resume after day-long suspension in Kashmir

Mar 09, 2019, at 10:51 am

Srinagar, Mar 9 (UNI): Train service resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended on Friday for security reasons in Kashmir valley, where separatists had called for a strike in protest against the detention of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik under Public Safety Act (PSA) and banning of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI).

PNB scam accused Nirav Modi living in London, says report

Mar 09, 2019, at 10:38 am

London, Mar 9 (IBNS): Billionaire diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India in the Rs 13,600 crore PNB scam, is living in London, The Telegraph said.

Minister handover appointment letter to CRPF Martyr's wife

Mar 09, 2019, at 10:03 am

Kalpetta, Mar 9 (UNI) Kerala Minister for Forests K Raju had on Friday handed over appointment letter to Pulwama Terror attack Martyr V V Vasanthkumar' s widow, Sheena.

Masked men snatch DC Kishtwar PSO’s weapon in J&K

Mar 09, 2019, at 09:25 am

Jammu, Mar 8 (UNI): In a bizarre incident, the weapon of Private Security Officer of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana was snatched on Friday night in Kishtwar town of Jammu and Kashmir.

Terrorists did not kidnap soldier, confirms Defence Ministry

Mar 09, 2019, at 09:14 am

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): Indian Defence Ministry on Saturday denied reports that terrorists have kidnapped a soldier from Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district.

Soldier kidnapped from home in Jammu and Kashmir

Mar 08, 2019, at 11:45 pm

Srinagar, Mar 8 (IBNS): Terrorists have kidnapped a soldier from his home at Qazipora Chadoora in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, reports said.

J&K SAC approves extension in amnesty scheme upto March 31

Mar 08, 2019, at 11:22 pm

Jammu, Mar 8 (UNI): The State Administrative Council which met here on Friday under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the extension of date of depositing of second installment of arrears of Old Tax regime under amnesty scheme for streamlining the implementation of Goods and Services Tax upto March 31, 2019.

Modi govt serving hundred lies to hide one truth: Congress on AG's 'U Turn' on Rafale files

Mar 08, 2019, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI/IBNS): Reacting to a 'U turn' by the attorney-general in the Supreme court on Friday on his earlier statement that documents on the Rafale fighter jet deal had been stolen from the defence ministry, the Congress charged the Narendra Modi government of 'serving hundred lies to hide one truth'.

Rafale files not stolen, petitioners used photocopies: Attorney-General

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:47 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Amid controversy over the missing documents related to the Rafale case, the Union government's top lawyer on Friday clarified to Indian news agency PTI what he meant was the petitioners had used "photocopies of the original" papers deemed secret by the government.

Kumaraswamy hints at fielding son Nikil and nephew Prajwal in Lok Sabha polls

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI): Winnability is the supreme factor based on which candidates are chosen and that comes before nepotism or family connections, Karnataka chief minister  H.D. Kumaraswamy said here on Friday.

Inquiry into missing Rafale files should begin with Goa CM: Rahul Gandhi

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:00 pm

Panaji, Mar 8 (UNI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the investigation into the files which, according to the government, had gone missing should start with Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who also happens to be former defence minister of the country.

Jammu grenade attack: Accused carried grenade in biryani-filled lunch box

Mar 08, 2019, at 09:55 pm

Jammu, Mar 8 (UNI): To dodge police, the prime accused in the Jammu grenade attack had transported the explosive in a biryani-filled lunch box, sources said.

BJP discusses candidate age limit at parliamentary board meeting

Mar 08, 2019, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): A BJP parliamentary board meeting is under way to decide whether the party should field candidates above 75 years of age, Rajya Sabha members and sitting MLA in the coming Lok Sabha elections, Hindustan Times said.

It's a serious responsibility, I will do my best: Panchu on Ayodhya panel appointment

Mar 08, 2019, at 09:18 pm

Chennai, Mar 8 (UNI/IBNS): Senior advocate Sriram Panchu said he understood the seriousness of the responsibility given to him by Supreme Court and would do his best to justify the top court's faith in him.

Two Congress MLAs quit in Gujarat, one joins BJP

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:58 pm

Gandhinagar, Mar 8 (UNI): With the Lok Sabha election announcement just around the corner, two Congress MLAs in Gujarat resigned from the party and state Assembly on Friday.

UN-founded University of Peace confers honorary doctorate on Vice President Naidu

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:42 pm

San Jose, Costa Rica, Mar 8 (UNI): Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu was conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Peace founded by the United Nations (UN) for his contribution 'to the Rule of Law, democracy and sustainable development in India' on Friday.

Mamata Banerjee's image among ‘famous Bengali legends’ triggers row on social media

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:32 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): A street side banner in Kolkata's IT hub in Salt Lake showcasing 'famous Bengali legends' which included images of freedom struggle hero Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore has triggered a storm in the social media because of the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the "hall of fame" along with the greats.

Advocate Indira Jaising objects to attorney-general referring to her as Anand Grover's wife in court

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Senior advocate Indira Jaising recently took strong exception to Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal referring to her as advocate Anand Grover's wife.

Modi cabinet takes 30 decisions ahead of LS polls

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:02 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): In an attempt to score ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Narendra Modi government has taken some major decisions at the Cabinet meeting such as setting up 50 Kendriya Vidyalayas, a push to infrastructure and power projects among others.

Two Assam cabinet ministers start cow farm inside their official residence

Mar 08, 2019, at 07:22 pm

Guwahati, Mar 8 (IBNS): In past few years, the cow has emerged a major player in Indian politics and the political parties use the cow as a political tool to win favours among Hindu voters. 

Compilation of selected Speeches of Prime Minister titled “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas” released by Arun Jaitley

Mar 08, 2019, at 07:10 pm

New York, Mar 8 (IBNS): “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”, a compilation of selected speeches of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was released by Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs on Saturday in a function organized by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at National Media Centre, New Delhi. Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports graced the occasion.