App ban: China opposes India's decision, asks New Delhi to immediately correct stance
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:58 pm
Beijing/New Delhi:China has criticised Indian government's decision to continue its ban on 59 Chinese mobile apps and said the measures were in violation of WTO non-discriminatory principles.
Parliament's budget session to begin today
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi: The Budget session of the Indian Parliament will begin from Friday by following strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Jan 29, 2021, at 06:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Tension is building up as heavy deployment of security was made at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border at Ghazipur on Thursday even with farmers protesting against the Centre's farm laws refusing to vacate the place leading to a standoff.
WhatsApp to introduce additional biometric security feature for desktop users
Jan 29, 2021, at 06:29 am
New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) Messaging mobile App WhatsApp on Thursday said it will be bringing a biometric security feature for users who want to link their account with a computer.
Self-reliance policy will strengthen global supply chain: PM Modi at Davos Summit
Jan 29, 2021, at 06:23 am
New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told an world audience that his government's policy to make India self-reliant is not inward-looking, but aimed at strengthening global supply chain.
Amit Shah is my 'Bhaiyya': Mamata Banerjee says in TV interview
Jan 29, 2021, at 05:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in an exclusive interview with India Today called Amit Shah her 'Bhaiyya' (brother) while taking a dig at the Union Home Minister for 'spreading lies' through social media.
Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: India slams Pakistan for not implementing ICJ's judgment
Jan 29, 2021, at 05:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for not implementing the judgment of International Court of Justice (ICJ) to ensure that the charges against former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav can be effectively challenged in its courts.
Jan 29, 2021, at 05:20 am
New Delhi: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with his American counterpart Jake Sullivan when both the leaders highlighted the importance of continuing close cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Bengal polls: Left, Congress finalise seat-sharing formula for 193 of total 294 assembly seats
Jan 29, 2021, at 04:58 am
Kolkata/IBNS: After the second round of talks, leaders of the Left Front and Congress on Thursday announced that they had agreed on a seat-sharing formula for 193 out of the total 294 assembly seats for the upcoming West Bengal polls.
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India today said the release of Omar Saeed, convicted in the beheading of American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002, by Pakistan’s Supreme Court reflects Pakistan's intent on taking action against terrorism.
India Today suspends journalist Rajdeep Sardesai for two weeks over wrong tweet on farmer's death
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has been taken off air for two weeks and a month's salary was deducted by the India Today Group after the celebrity news anchor claimed in a tweet that a farmer was killed in police firing during the tractor rally violence in the national capital on Jan 26, said reports.
Kashmiri man becomes youngest from region to obtain commercial pilot
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:40 am
Srinagar: A young Kashmiri man has touched a new height by becoming the youngest person from the region to obtain the licence of a commercial pilot.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police distributes COVID safety kits among needy families
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:25 am
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar under the aegis of Civic Action Programme distributed Covid-19 safety kits among thepoor and needy families of South Zone district Srinagar at Tagore Hall here.
Jammu and Kashmir: Calendar on Kashmir birds released
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:03 am
Srinagar: Birds of Kashmir a group of birders released calendar on birds at Kashmir Haat here.
DC Kupwara reviews arrangements for Urs Shahwali
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:59 am
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din today along with a team of officers visited shrine ofZatieShahwali at Drugmulla to take stock of on-ground arrangements made for annual Urs celebrations.
Jammu and Kashmir: NEET-2020 qualifiers of Tral felicitated
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:54 am
Srinagar: Awantipora Police today felicitated students of Tral who have qualified NEET-2020.
Jammu and Kashmir: Implementation of Jal Shakti projects reviewed
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:50 am
Srinagar: District Development Commissioner, Shopian, ShrikantSuse, convened a meeting to review the progressof implementation of various schemes under Jal Shakti PHE department here today.
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Thursday said the Indian government is actively engaged with foreign governments in dealing with the threats posed by anti-India activities of certain elements.
Jammu and Kashmir: Samoon reviews Skill Development projects under CAPEX budget 2020-21
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:38 am
Srinagar: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hasan Samoon, today chaired a meeting toreview the physical and financial progress on projects being executed under CAPEX budget 2020-21 by the Skill Development Department.
Big manufacturers approach Industries Deptt to setup units in Jammu
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:10 am
Srinagar: Prominent business houses and manufacturers have approached the industries department for theestablishment of their manufacturing units especially in Jammu Division following the announcement ofnew industrial policy for J&K.
Supreme Court tells Centre to restrict programmes that instigate violence
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court today told the government that the TV programmes and news that provoke violence should be actively restricted and the related laws should be tightened while pointing out that the government hasn't done anything to address these issues.
Jammu and Kashmir: Manoj Sinha asks officers to be more responsive to public issues
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:04 am
Srinagar: Continuing J&K Government’s initiative to bring reforms in public grievance redressal mechanism tomake it more robust and responsive, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today held the 4th run of LG’sMulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing here at Civil Secretariat.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt initiates process to broaden subject choice at school level
Jan 29, 2021, at 01:59 am
Srinagar: J&K government has initiated process for working out modalities to “broaden the choice of subjects” inthe schools in line with the 2020 New Education Policy.
Karnataka to introduce ‘common mobility card’ this year
Jan 29, 2021, at 01:28 am
Bengaluru/UNI: Much-awaited ‘common mobility card’ for metro and bus users in the Karnataka state capital Bengaluru will be introduced this year, Governor Vajubhai R Vala said on Thursday.
Holding girl's hands and opening pant zip not sexual assault: Bombay HC
Jan 28, 2021, at 11:51 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: In another controversial order, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has said holding a minor girl's hands and opening the zip of pants does not amount to sexual offence, media reports said.
Airtel says it's 5G ready after successful demonstration in Hyderabad
Jan 28, 2021, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Airtel on Thursday said it has become the first telecom to demonstrate successfully 5G service across a commercial network in Hyderabad, adding that it operated 5G and 4G at the same time over the existing liberalised spectrum in the 1800MHz band through the Non-Standalone (NSA) network technology.
Not a case of no evidence: Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects bail plea of comedian Munawar Faruqui
Jan 28, 2021, at 11:15 pm
Bhopal/IBNS: The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday rejected the bail plea filed by stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who was arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments and violating Covid-19 protocols during a show in the New Year in Indore, media reports said.
AAP to contest elections in six states, four of them BJP ruled
Jan 28, 2021, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party will contest elections in six states that go to polls in 2022, party chief Arvind Kejriwal said at its Ninth National Council meeting on Thursday.
Delhi Violence: ‘Look out Notice’ issued against rioters, accused farmer leaders
Jan 28, 2021, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Indicating stern actions against the rioters and accused farmer leaders, the Delhi police on Thursday issued a ‘Look Out Notice’ against them, an official in the security set up said.
Late Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence turned into memorial
Jan 28, 2021, at 06:34 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai's Poes Garden was on Thursday symbolically turned into a memorial by the AIADMK government, media reports said.