Mar 17, 2023, at 05:48 am
Srinagar/IBNS: A conman from Gujarat took the Jammu and Kashmir administration and its security structure for a ride by posing as a senior official from the Prime Minister's Office and enjoyed Z-plus security cover, a bulletproof Mahindra Scorpio SUV aa well as an official accommodation at a five-star hotel.
Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa forced to cancel poll campaign after BJP workers gherao him
Mar 17, 2023, at 04:50 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka came to the public eye on Thursday as former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was forced to cancel the party's pre-election march in Chikkamagaluru district after being gheraoed by party workers apparently supporting their national general secretary CT Ravi.
Tamil Nadu: Girls fling dupattas in air to welcome feminist writer Geeta Ilangovan; video goes viral
Mar 17, 2023, at 03:41 am
The students of a government residential school in Kallakurichi of Tamil Nadu welcomed feminist author Geeta Ilangovan by throwing away their dupattas in the air.
Mar 17, 2023, at 02:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A day after Bankura Police sparked controversy with an announcement to engage civic volunteers in providing supplementary classes to primary school students of the district, West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu said the district police’s initiative was a local-administrative level project and was not approved by the state’s school education department.
2 pilots killed in Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crash in Arunachal Pradesh
Mar 17, 2023, at 12:44 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Two pilots were killed after an Indian Army chopper crashed on Thursday near Mandala, West of Bomdila town in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Army officials said.
Amruta Fadnavis accuses prominent bookie's daughter of offering Rs 1 cr bribe
Mar 17, 2023, at 12:22 am
Mumbai: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has lodged an FIR against a designer, who she claims offered Rs 1 crore seeking her help in a criminal case, media reported.
Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal attacked with knife in US
Mar 16, 2023, at 10:26 pm
Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal sustained critical injuries in a knife attack in the US while he was working out in a gym, media reported.
US Senate votes to confirm Eric Garcetti as new envoy to India
Mar 16, 2023, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The US Senate voted 52-42 on Wednesday to confirm former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be the next US ambassador to India.
INS Sahyadri, INS Jyoti participate in France-led La Perouse naval exercise
Mar 16, 2023, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi: The France-led seven-nation naval exercise La Perouse concluded successfully in the Bay of Bengal, witnessing the participation of eight ships and seven aircraft, including Indian naval ships INS Sahyadri and INS Jyoti.
Army chopper crashes in Arunachal Pradesh; pilots missing
Mar 16, 2023, at 09:29 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: An Indian Army chopper has reportedly crashed in Bangjalep village under the Dirang Police Station area in Arunchal Pradesh, police said.
Won't remain silent if Rahul Gandhi attempts to harm India: Kiren Rijiju
Mar 16, 2023, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi: Criticising Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks on democracy in India in the UK, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday slammed him and said that if he tries to harm the nation, BJP won't remain silent.
North Bengal University's administration crisis prompts suspension of food for hostel boarders
Mar 16, 2023, at 08:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The ongoing administration crisis in West Bengal's North Bengal University has prompted its administration to suspend messing of the hostel boarders due to the lack of funds.
Arrested AAP leader Manish Sisodia faces fresh corruption charges
Mar 16, 2023, at 06:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and top Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has been accused of being involved in an alleged corruption in the city government's Feedback Unit (FBU), media reports said.
Tamil Nadu govt hikes consolidated pay for SC/ST temporary teachers
Mar 16, 2023, at 06:25 pm
Chennai/UNI: The Tamil Nadu government today announced a hike in consolidated pay of temporary SC/ST teachers in the state.
Parliament: BJP-Cong faceoff over Rahul Gandhi, Adani; both houses adjourned till 2 pm
Mar 16, 2023, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Both the houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday after a faceoff between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and primary opposition party Congress broke out over Rahul Gandhi's remark abroad and Adani issue, media reports said.
President Droupadi Murmu to reach Kerala today
Mar 16, 2023, at 04:13 pm
Kochi/UNI: President Droupadi Murmu will reach Kerala in a special flight at the Cochin International Airport here at 1:40 pm on Thursday.
Mar 16, 2023, at 05:21 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bankura Police’s decision to engage civic volunteers, chosen under its 'Ankur' project, in providing supplementary classes to primary-level students has sparked a fresh controversy in West Bengal amid ongoing protests over recruitment corruption, and dearness allowance demands.
Mamata Banerjee asks Dev to become brand ambassador for Bengal tourism as Shah Rukh Khan is 'busy'
Mar 16, 2023, at 03:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday asked actor-MP Deepak Adhikari, popularly known as Dev, to become the brand ambassador for the state as superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the incumbent post holder, is 'busy'.
'Governor must be conscious when calling for trust vote': Supreme Court states in Sena vs Sena case
Mar 16, 2023, at 02:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In sharp remarks while hearing the Shiv Sena coup case, the Supreme Court Wednesday said a governor must exercise power cautiously and be aware that calling for a trust vote could bring down the government.
Air India passenger arrested for aggressive behaviour refuses to pay bail amount, goes to jail
Mar 16, 2023, at 01:38 am
Mumbai: Air India passenger, who was arrested for smoking mid-flight and aggressive behaviour, was sent to jail after he refused to pay Rs 25,000 for bail, citing an online search to claim that the fine payable under the IPC section he was booked was only Rs 250.
Maharashtra: Daughter arrested for killing mother
Mar 15, 2023, at 11:24 pm
Mumbai: Mumbai City police have arrested a daughter for allegedly killing her mother.
Uttar Pradesh: Constable commits suicide in Badaun
Mar 15, 2023, at 10:49 pm
Badaun: A constable hanged himself and committed suicide allegedly due to marital discord in Alapur area of Badaun district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, a senior officer said here.
Jammu and Kashmir: Minor girl from Shopian writes the Quran by hand in 30 days
Mar 15, 2023, at 10:39 pm
Srinagar: A minor girl from Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian has handwritten 30 chapters of the Quran in just 30 days, media reports said.
Mar 15, 2023, at 10:24 pm
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 14, 2023.
India, Singapore Army men participate in Exercise Bold Kurukshetra
Mar 15, 2023, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi: The Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral armour exercise from 06-13 March 2023 at Jodhpur Military Station, India.
Mar 15, 2023, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi: Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Andalib Elias on Tuesday said India and Bangladesh’s first cross-border oil pipeline is the real manifestation of the wonderful friendship that is shared between the two neighbouring nations.
Identified 12 suspects who are in touch with different Pakistan-based handlers, says NIA
Mar 15, 2023, at 09:52 pm
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency has identified 12 suspects who were allegedly in touch with different Pakistan- based handlers during the probe related to militant activities and targeting of minority members, officials said on Wednesday.
Varanasi: Representatives of China, Pakistan attend 2nd SCO Tourism Expert Working Group meeting
Mar 15, 2023, at 09:49 pm
Varanasi: The 2-day second meeting of tourism Expert Working Group began in Kashi (Varanasi) on Tuesday and it is attended by representatives from China and Pakistan.
Mar 15, 2023, at 09:42 pm
Bengaluru: Maiden successful flight-test of Power Take off (PTO) Shaft was conducted on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas) Limited Series Production (LSP) - 3 aircraft in Bengaluru on Tuesday, India's Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
Himachal Pradesh: Woman dies after slipping into Markanda river
Mar 15, 2023, at 09:09 pm
Shimla: A woman died due to slipping and falling into the Markanda river near Kala Amb, an industrial area in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh last evening, a police officer said on Wednesday.