S Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan situation with Antony Blinken
Aug 17, 2021, at 02:42 pm
New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the recent developments in Afghanistan where Taliban has taken control ever since entering Kabul city on Sunday.
Afghanistan Tension: Indian Embassy in Kabul evacuated
Aug 17, 2021, at 02:34 pm
New Delhi: The Indian government on Tuesday announced the Indian envoy to Kabul and the staff will be shifted to India immediately amid tensions in Afghanistan following the capturing of the nation by Taliban.
Hope situation in Afghanistan stabilises soon: India at UNSC
Aug 17, 2021, at 06:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Monday expressed hope that the situation in Afghanistan "stabilises soon" and "there is an inclusive dispensation which represents all sections of Afghan society".
IBNS Canada celebrates 75th Indian Independence Day in Brampton
Aug 17, 2021, at 03:58 am
Toronto: On the 75th Independence Day celebration of India, IBNS Canada, the arm of India-headquartered news agency cum portal India Blooms News Service or IBNS, organized a flag hoisting ceremony in its office in Brampton.
Will facilitate repatriation of Afghan Hindus, Sikhs to India: Govt
Aug 17, 2021, at 02:33 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As panic stricken Afghans are gathering at the Kabul airport to leave the war-torn country, the Indian government on Monday said Hindus and Sikhs will be given priority once commercial flight service begins from Afghanistan's capital city.
Assam CM requests Conrad Sangma to ensure safety of stranded people in Meghalaya
Aug 17, 2021, at 01:21 am
Guwahati/UNI: Amid ongoing curfew in several parts of Meghalaya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday requested his counterpart Conrad Sangma to take measures for the safety of people from Assam stranded in the hill state.
Punjab Police nab two militants to avert terror attack on Independence Day
Aug 16, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Days after Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh warned of an escalated terror threat to the state from Pakistan-based forces, the Punjab Police on Sunday night arrested two militants, allegedly associated with a UK-based terrorist entity, to avert a possible terrorist attack on/around the Independence Day.
UDP requests Meghalaya CM to initiate judicial probe into death of former HNLC leader
Aug 16, 2021, at 09:02 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Conrad Sangma-led NPP in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government’s coalition partner United Democratic Party (UDP) has requested the Meghalaya Chief Minister to initiate a judicial probe into the death of Chesterfield Thangkhiew – former general secretary of militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).
Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev joins TMC
Aug 16, 2021, at 08:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Congress MP from Assam's Silchar Sushmita Dev, who quit the grand old party a day ago, joined West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) Monday.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urges EAM to evacuate Indians stuck in Afghanistan
Aug 16, 2021, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday urged External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to evacuate all Indians, including around 200 Sikhs, who are stuck in Afghanistan following recent developments in the war-torn country.
Congress accuses Modi govt of maintaining silence on Afghanistan situation
Aug 16, 2021, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Terming the situation in Afghanistan 'extremely alarming', the Congress on Monday questioned if the Narendra Modi government had any evacuation plans for Indian citizens, and accused it of maintaining a silence over the issue.
J&K Police gets highest number of Gallantry Medals
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:32 pm
Srinagar: ‘Due recognition of valour and sacrifices of Jammu and Kashmir Police officers and personnel’, was stated by the Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh on the announcement of service and gallantry medals by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence and Administration of Union Territory Jammu & Kashmir on the occasion of 75th Independence Day.
Kashmir: Dheeraj, Dwivedi, Zubair among 9 officers get LG’s award
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:30 pm
Jammu: Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary HUDD, M K Dwivedi and Zubair Ahmed Commissioner Secretaries GAD and FCS&CA respectively were among the 10 officers who bagged ‘Lieutenant Governor's Award for Honesty, Integrity & Meritorious Public Service’ for 2021.
110 Accounts posts created in Revenue Department in Kashmir
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:27 pm
Srinagar: To bring greater transparency in accountancy-related activities of field offices of the Revenue Department, the Administrative Council (AC), which met here Saturday under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha approved creation of 110 posts of Accounts personnel in the department.
Kashmir: ‘Run for Nation’ held in Kalaroose Kupwara
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:18 pm
Kupwara: A 12-km ‘Run for Nation’ event was organised by the Army in Kalaroose area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha visits NIT Srinagar
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:15 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Government Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone for the extension of Girls Hostel and inaugurated state-of-the-art Gymnasium here at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar.
Div Com takes stock of Muharram arrangements in Srinagar
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:11 pm
Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today visited Imam Bara Zadibal and Shrine of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi (R.A) to take stock of arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of mourning processions and religious gatherings during the ongoing month of Muharram-ul- Haram.
Congress senior leaders raise concern over Sushmita Dev's resignation
Aug 16, 2021, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former Lok Sabha MP Sushmita Dev quitting the Congress on Monday drew sharp reactions from party leaders who raised concern over young leaders quitting the party.
PM Modi meets Indian Olympics contingent
Aug 16, 2021, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the Indian Olympics contingent over breakfast at his official residence here.
Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev quits party, likely to join TMC
Aug 16, 2021, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Congress MP from Assam's Silchar Sushmita Dev resigned as her party member, triggering speculations over her next political destination.
Aug 16, 2021, at 03:02 pm
New Delhi: Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev has quit the party, media reports said on Monday.
Petrol bombs lobbed at Meghalaya CM’s house amid violence over former militant's killing
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:14 am
Shillong/UNI/IBNS: Miscreants lobbed petrol bombs at Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s private house on Sunday after district authorities clamped curfew and suspended mobile internet facility.
JNU students from Afghanistan seek visa extension as Taliban takes over : Report
Aug 16, 2021, at 05:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Several Afghan students studying in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are unwilling to return to their country and want to extend their visas by enrolling in academic courses, according to a media report.
75 Vande Bharat trains to connect country in next 75 weeks
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Seventy five Vande Bharat trains, like the Udan Scheme for flights, will help connect India's far-flung areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day.
Afghanistan's fall to Taliban will strengthen the Sino-Pak nexus against India: Amarinder Singh
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:53 am
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday warned that the nation should be extra vigil at the borders after Taliban entered Afghanistan capital Kabul and are on the verge of taking control over the country.
Punjab: Pakistan flag tied with balloons found near Hoshiarpur
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:34 am
Hoshiarpur/UNI: A Pakistan flag tied with more than two dozen balloons was found in the fields outside village Motia on Sunday.
Afghanistan crisis: Air India flight from Kabul lands in Delhi with 129 passengers
Aug 16, 2021, at 01:40 am
New Delhi: Amid growing tension and uncertainty in Kabul, Air India's flight from the Afghan capital arrived in Delhi airport around 8 PM on Sunday with 129 passengers.
I-Day: Terrorist Burhan Wani's father hoists Indian national flag in Jammu and Kashmir's govt school
Aug 16, 2021, at 12:31 am
Srinagar: Slain terrorist Burhan Wani's father Muzaffar Wani on Sunday hoisted the Indian flag at a government school in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral region.
PM Modi announces Rs 100 lakh cr infrastructure development scheme 'Gatishakti'
Aug 15, 2021, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: On the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs100 lakh-crore key master plan - ''Gatishakti'' - for holistic infrastructure development aimed at boosting employment opportunities and productivity of industries.
No proper debate in Parliament, 'sorry state of affairs': Chief Justice NV Ramana
Aug 15, 2021, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana slammed the functioning of the Parliament which according to him is in "a sorry state of affairs" and that there is "no debates" on the laws.