Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category
Dec 08, 2021, at 05:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The air quality in Delhi on Wednesday improved to a poor category from very poor, the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) data showed.
Firm in our commitment to stand by farmers on MSP: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi
Dec 08, 2021, at 05:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said her party was firm in its commitment to stand by farmers on multiple issues including the legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter going on between security forces, terrorists in Shopian
Dec 08, 2021, at 04:02 pm
Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday, police said.
Lieutenant General C P Mohanty to visit Qatar
Dec 08, 2021, at 03:44 pm
New Delhi: Lieutenant General C P Mohanty, Vice Chief of the Army Staff has proceeded on a two day visit to Qatar from Dec 8 to 9.
'Akhilesh Yadav might be an astrologer': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Dec 08, 2021, at 05:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's for his 'zero seat' prediction for her party in upcoming elections.
Indian-American Anil Menon part of NASA's 10 new astronaut recruits
Dec 08, 2021, at 05:38 am
An Indian American is among the 10 new astronaut candidates NASA chose from over 12,000 applicants to represent the US and work for the space agency's future missions.
Speeding Mercedes crashes into seven vehicles in Bengaluru, one dead
Dec 08, 2021, at 04:35 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: A speeding Mercedes car on Tuesday evening crashed into a number of vehicles, leaving one dead and injuring two others in Bengaluru.
Farmers likely to end protests as Centre decides to offer written assurance for meeting demands
Dec 08, 2021, at 03:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Farmers protesting for more than 15 months on issues ranging from the now-scrapped farm laws to a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), have decided to withdraw the same.
Congress stages protest against Centre, Delhi govt
Dec 08, 2021, at 01:48 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi Congress on Tuesday staged a protest against the Centre and Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in the national capital on various issues.
Gandhi's India is turning into Godse's India: Mehbooba Mufti
Dec 08, 2021, at 01:30 am
New Delhi/UNI: President of the Jammu and Kashmir's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against the Union government, stating that Mahatma Gandhi's India was turning into "Godse's India".
Kashmir: Chairman NCM reviews implementation of PM’s Minority Welfare Schemes
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:59 pm
Srinaga/IBNS: Chairman National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Iqbal Singh Lalpura, conducted a meeting with the senior officers of Srinagar, to review the implementation of Prime Minister's new 15 point programme on Minority Welfare Schemes.
Annual stamp duty rates preparation underway: Kashmir Div Com
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir Pandurang K Pole Saturday emphasized to continue the existing stamp duty rate on land and make no change to the current rate.
CCIK flays plan to process raw pashmina outside Kashmir
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:55 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashmir (CCIK) expressed concern over the tie up of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and Khadi Institutions from Varanasi and Ghazipur districts in Uttar Pradesh for processing raw Pashmina wool.
Tourist influx to Kashmir bolsters: J&K LG
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha played down the sense of fear among people from other states staying in Jammu and Kashmir following a series of targeted killings of migrant workers.
‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’: Anantnag boy thanks Kashmir LG for acknowledging his suggestions
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:51 pm
Jammu/IBNS: The monthly radio talk show of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has evoked an overwhelming response across the union territory.
Nagaland government to write the centre to repeal AFSPA
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:40 pm
Guwahati: Days after the killing of 14 civilians in the firing incidents in Mon district, the Nagaland cabinet on Tuesday decided that the state government will write the centre to immediately repeal the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), 1958 from the state.
Putin’s visit: Two signals and a warning
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:19 pm
Despite the solidarity and mutual respect on display at the summit, there are clear differences between Moscow and New Delhi on fundamental issues which cannot be wished away. Ramananda Sengupta writes
Aditya Thackeray makes three suggestions to Centre on vaccination amid rise in Omicron cases
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra minister Aditya Thackeray has urged the Centre to allow booster shots, narrow the vaccine gap, and bring down the cut-off age for inoculations to 15.
GRSE launches 'first of class' indigenous survey vessel for Indian Navy
Dec 07, 2021, at 11:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) on Sunday launched the first Survey Vessel, in the series of four ships under the Survey Vessel (Large) project for the Indian Navy, here.
Huge quantity of heroin and Crystal Math worth Rs 500 crore seized in Manipur’s Moreh
Dec 07, 2021, at 10:55 pm
Guwahati: As a part of a war against drug, a combined team of Manipur’s Tengnoupal district police and 43 Assam Rifles seized a huge quantity of contraband drugs worth Rs 500 crore at Moreh area along Indo-Myanmar border.
India-Bangladesh share a blood relationship: Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Dec 07, 2021, at 10:51 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who is on his two-day visit to Bangladesh, on Tuesday said both countries share a 'blood relationship'.
PM Modi dedicates to nation various development projects in Gorakhpur
Dec 07, 2021, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation various development projects in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Narendra Modi reprimands BJP MPs on presence in Parliament, says action can follow
Dec 07, 2021, at 10:46 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday instructed all the MPs of Bharatiya Janata Party to remain present in Parliament and participate actively in the legislative work.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates fertilizer factory in UP's Gorakhpur
Dec 07, 2021, at 08:55 pm
Gorakhpur/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the much-awaited fertiliser factory in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Centre should compensate farmers who died in agitation: Rahul Gandhi in Parliament
Dec 07, 2021, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reiterated his demand to compensate the farmers, who had lost their lives during the farm agitation.
Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi inaugurates AIIMS Gorakhpur
Dec 07, 2021, at 07:54 pm
Gorakhpur/UNI: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday.
Nagaland firing: Neiphiu Rio govt wants repeal of AFSPA, will write to Centre
Dec 07, 2021, at 07:17 pm
Kohima/IBNS: The Nagaland government will write to the central government seeking the repeal of the act (AFSPA), that gives total power to the Army in disturbed regions, in the wake of the backfire of counter-insurgency operation, which killed 14 civilians on Saturday.
Bhima-Koregaon case: SC rejects NIA plea against Sudha Bharadwaj's bail
Dec 07, 2021, at 06:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the National Investigation Agency (NIA)'s plea against activist Sudha Bharadwaj, who was arrested in the Bhima-Koregaon case, media reports said.
Sikkim: 5 Chinese nationals arrested
Dec 07, 2021, at 05:47 pm
Gangtok/UNI: Sikkim Police have taken into custody five Chinese nationals.
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on two-day visit to Bangladesh
Dec 07, 2021, at 05:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is paying a two-day visit to Bangladesh from today, during which he will meet with his counterpart Masud Bin Momen and also call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.