'It was Indira Gandhi, who changed the Preamble, BJP would never do that': Rajnath Singh
May 26, 2024, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi: It was Indira Gandhi, who changed the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would neither alter the Preamble nor end reservation, Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh has said.
Rajkot gaming zone had one exit, was operating without fire license: Reports
May 26, 2024, at 07:21 pm
Rajkot/IBNS: After the massive fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot claimed 28 lives, including that of 9 children, it has been now revealed that the amusement centre was operating without a no-objection certificate (NOC) for fire clearance and had just one exit, media reports said.
On being asked who will be INDIA bloc's PM candidate, Mallikarjun Kharge has this witty reply
May 26, 2024, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge responded wittily on being asked who would be the Prime Ministerial candidate of the INDIA bloc. "It's like asking 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'," Kharge said, referring to the popular TV quiz show hosted by Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
9 children among 28 dead in Gujarat gaming zone fire, SIT probe ordered
May 26, 2024, at 05:06 pm
Rajkot/IBNS: The death toll in a massive fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot rose to 27 that includes nine children, media reports said.
7 newborns killed as massive fire breaks out at Delhi children's hospital
May 26, 2024, at 03:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: At least seven newborns died in a massive fire that broke out at a children's hospital in Delhi late Saturday, media reports said.
May 26, 2024, at 05:53 am
Pune: The grandfather of the 17-year-old teen, whose late-night drunken drive in a Porsche in Pune killed two people, told the family driver to take responsibility for the accident and warned him from disclosing any details to others, media reported.
Man uses voice-modifying app to pose as a woman professor, rapes 7 women in Madhya Pradesh
May 26, 2024, at 05:11 am
Bhopal: An illiterate man adeptly used technology to rape at least seven women in Madhya Pradesh, media reported.
24 killed in gaming zone fire in Gujarat’s Rajkot; PM Modi expresses grief
May 26, 2024, at 04:44 am
Rajkot (Gujarat): At least 24 people were killed in a massive fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday evening. Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the location, media reported.
May 26, 2024, at 04:14 am
Kolkata: Due to the impending cyclonic storm 'Remal', Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata has announced a suspension of flight operations for 21 hours starting from noon on Sunday.
May 26, 2024, at 03:11 am
New Delhi: As voting for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, the Congress party asserted that the ruling BJP's prospects are "nearly determined," while the opposition INDIA bloc has "consistently gained momentum" since the first phase.
11 killed, 3 injured as massive fire engulfs gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot
May 26, 2024, at 02:27 am
Rajkot (Gujarat): Eleven people were killed and three injured after a massive fire broke out at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Saturday evening, media reported.
BJP candidate Pranat Tudu attacked in Bengal's Jhargram in 6th phase of Lok Sabha polls
May 26, 2024, at 12:50 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from West Bengal's Jhargram was attacked by a violent mob in the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, media reports said.
May 26, 2024, at 12:23 am
Launching a scathing attack on INDIA bloc of opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said they could perform a 'mujra' (dance) before their vote bank if they want but he would never allow them to take away the reservation benefits accorded to SC, ST and OBC community members by the Indian constitution.
May 26, 2024, at 12:05 am
The Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan is working with universities in the country to arrange for the transportation of students to nearby airports or to address their concerns.
UAE-India CEPA council to foster collaboration with business community in Bihar
May 26, 2024, at 12:00 am
The UAE-India CEPA Council collaborated with the Bihar Industries Association (BIA) on Wednesday when the discussion was held on opportunities for Bihar-based enterprises.
May 25, 2024, at 11:06 pm
Around 49.2 percent of voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm with voting currently underway in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.
Kashmir witnessing a surge in tourism this summer
May 25, 2024, at 10:06 pm
Kashmir is witnessing a rise in tourism this summer with mercury rising to severe levels in several parts of the country.
Sikh diaspora members of UK praise Indian democratic process
May 25, 2024, at 09:48 pm
With the Lok Sabha elections going on, the Sikh community of the UK recently expressed their strong support for the democratic process of the South Asian nation.
Take care of your country: Arvind Kejriwal snubs Pakistan leader's post on Lok Sabha polls
May 25, 2024, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has snubbed Pakistani politician Chaudhry Fawad Hussain's X post on Lok Sabha elections asking him to "take care" of his country.
Lok Sabha polls: Sonia-Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra cast votes in Delhi
May 25, 2024, at 04:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress top leaders, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra cast their votes in Delhi as the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls are underway on Saturday.
Kolkata Police imposes Section 144 for 60 days to avoid 'violent demonstrations'
May 25, 2024, at 04:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police on Friday announced the imposition of Section 144 preventing the assembly of five or more people in the city for 60 days starting from May 28 to avoid "violent demonstrations".
May 25, 2024, at 03:19 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi, who is eyeing to return to power for a third time and equaling former PM Jawaharlal Nehru's record term, has said comparison should be made on the progress made during his tenure.
Voting is underway in sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls
May 25, 2024, at 02:36 pm
Indian voters lined up outside polling booths from as early as 7 am to exercise their franchise in the sixth and penultimate round of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.
Delhi, Haryana vote today in penultimate phase of Lok Sabha elections
May 25, 2024, at 07:29 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Voting in 58 seats across seven states and one Union Territory-Delhi will take place Saturday in the sixth and penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha election.
Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim was honey-trapped; killers were paid Rs. 5 cr for his gory murder: Cops
May 25, 2024, at 07:04 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladesh's ruling party Awami League MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who came to Kolkata for medical treatment and was murdered on the outskirts of the city, was 'honey-trapped' by his killers, police investigation has revealed.
NIA arrests another key conspirator in Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case
May 25, 2024, at 06:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Friday arrested a former convict in a conspiracy case related to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) for allegedly introducing the suspected mastermind of the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast to a foreign-based handler, media reports said.
Delhi court convicts Medha Patkar in criminal defamation case filed by Delhi LG VK Saxena
May 25, 2024, at 06:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Narmada Bachao Andolan founder Medha Patkar has been convicted in a criminal defamation case filed against her by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.
2 cops suspended for 'not following protocol' in Pune Porsche accident case
May 25, 2024, at 05:56 am
Pune/IBNS: In the first major action following outrage over alleged lapses by the police in the Pune Porsche accident, in which two techies in their 20s lost their lives, an inspector and an assistant police inspector have been suspended.
Sadhus hit Kolkata streets in protest against Mamata Banerjee's attack on Kartik Maharaj
May 25, 2024, at 03:55 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In protest against Mamata Banerjee's remarks slamming Kartik Maharaj, a monk in the charitable organisation Bharat Sevashram Sangha, whom she accused of acting on the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, several sadhus hit the streets of Kolkata on Friday.
Pune Porsche accident: Teen's father charged with cheating, sent to jail till June 7
May 25, 2024, at 02:16 am
Pune/IBNS: The father of the 17-year-old Pune teen, who killed two techies after illegally consuming alcohol and then driving his dad's Rs. 2.5 crore Porsche sports car without a license of any sort, has been sent to jail by a city magistrate court.