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Netaji Subhas aide Colonel Nizamuddin passes away at 116 years | Assam police to set up 9 CILs to counter cyber threats | Deadly insecticide which killed 23 schoolchildren in Bihar finally banned | PM Modi slams SP-Congress in Aligarh rally | Sasikala Natarajan set to become next Tamil Nadu Chief Minister | Pakistan: Avalanche kills 15 | Fresh violence in Central African Republic western town displaces thousands, UN office says | Narendra Modi wishes Sri Lanka on Independence Day | Foreign Taxes: Trump vows an eye for an eye policy | Assembly Elections 2017: Polling continues in Punjab and Goa without any major news of disruption

Hyderabad: Woman commits suicide

Mar 03, 2019, at 02:51 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 3 (UNI/IBNS) A newly married woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from a five-storied building at Sushma Sai Nagar in Vanasthalipuram here on Sunday.

PM Modi slams opposition leaders for questioning the surgical strike conducted by Indian security forces

Mar 03, 2019, at 02:20 pm

Patna, Mar 3 (IBNS): Coming down to Patna city, where he shared the stage with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after a long time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the opposition leaders for 'questioning' the surgical strike conducted by the Indian Air Force on terror camp across the Line of Control last week.

Maharashtra: Teenager held for abducting boy in Thane

Mar 03, 2019, at 01:49 pm

Thane, Mar 3 (UNI/IBNS) A 17-year-old girl was detained for allegedly kidnapping a boy in this district of Maharashtra for a ransom of Rs 6 lakh, police said on Sunday.

‘Centre for Disability Sports’ to be set up at Gwalior

Mar 03, 2019, at 01:43 pm

New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS): A‘Centre for Disability Sports’will be set up at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh.

Gadkari to lay foundation stone for Rs 515 crore worth national highway projects in Bundelkhand

Mar 03, 2019, at 01:38 pm

New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will be in Jhansi on Sunday to lay the foundation stone for National Highways projects worth nearly Rs 515 crore in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

Modi shares election rally stage with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after a decade

Mar 03, 2019, at 01:22 pm

Patna, Mar 3 (UNI/IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a stage with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for the first time in a decade at an election rally at Gandhi Maidan here today.

Kashmir is a matter strictly internal to India: MEA on OIC resolution

Mar 03, 2019, at 12:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS) Responding to a resolution on Kashmir by the Organisation of Islamic States (OIC), India has said that Jammu and Kashmir is a matter strictly internal to India.

Not in race for PM post, want to make the Prime Minister: Akhilesh

Mar 03, 2019, at 12:18 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI) While expressing confidence that the BJP would be thrown out of power in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that he is not in the race for the PM's post.

OIC resolution on Kashmir: PM must answer the Nation, asserts Congress

Mar 03, 2019, at 12:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) Reacting to reports that the OIC meeting expressed concern over alleged human rights violations in Kashmir, the Congress on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should answer the Nation on this.

PM Modi to visit Amethi, dedicate Russian gun factory

Mar 03, 2019, at 12:06 pm

New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

India's e-waste to touch 5.2 MMT by 2020: Study

Mar 03, 2019, at 10:35 am

Kolkata, Mar 3 (UNI) India's production of e-waste is likely to increase by 5.2 MMT per annum by 2020 from 2 MMT in 2016 due to buoyant economic growth and changing consumption patterns, according to ASSOCHAM-EY joint study.

West Bengal: Bus commuters in Kolkata can now buy tickets through 'Chalo' app

Mar 03, 2019, at 10:26 am

Kolkata, Mar 3 (UNI/IBNS) In a step towards easing daily commute for passengers travelling on buses in Kolkata, tickets for the State-run Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) buses can be purchased through the ‘Chalo’ mobile app. 

Jammu and Kashmir: Handwara encounter enters day 3

Mar 03, 2019, at 10:23 am

Srinagar, Mar 3 (UNI/IBNS) Security forces resumed Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) with the first light on Sunday against militants in Handwara in the frontier district of Kupwara, where so far two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and as many state police personnel besides a civilian were killed.

PM Narendra Modi speaks with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Ahmad bin Khalifa Al Thani, underlines need to curb terrorism

Mar 03, 2019, at 10:18 am

New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS): The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Ahmad bin Khalifa Al Thani called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday over telephone and discussed the issue of putting an end to all forms of terrorism in the region.

Criticise me but don't weaken India: PM Modi attacks Opposition

Mar 02, 2019, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): In a scathing attack on the rival political parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the Opposition to refrain from making activities which will weaken the country.

File FIR against Mehbooba Mufti over her statement on Art 35A: Kolkata court

Mar 02, 2019, at 08:51 pm

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IBNS): A Kolkata court on Saturday directed city police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Mehbooba Mufti, over her controversial statement on Article 35A, which provides a special status to the northern state of India.

Omar Abdullah expresses dismay over JeI ban, says Centre should reconsider its order

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:49 pm

Srinagar, Mar 2 (UNI) Expressing dismay, former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah said the move to ban Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Jammu and Kashmir by the Centre will prove to be detrimental as far as the education sector is concerned because a number of schools run under its patronage. 

Jharkhand: Rahul Gandhi shakes leg with folk artists

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:46 pm

Ranchi, Mar 2 (UNI) Congress president Rahul Gandhi upon his arrival in the state capital of Ranchi garlanded the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Birsa Chowk while coming from the airport to the Morabadi grounds.

Forest official among 3 killed in separate road accidents

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:44 pm

Nanded, Mar 2 (UNI): Three persons, hailing from this district, were killed in two separate road mishaps that occurred here on Saturday.

Assam: Police constable arrested for pro-Pakistan FB post

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:36 pm

Guwahati, Mar 2(UNI) A constable of Assam Police was today suspended and arrested for allegedly posting a Facebook comment in support of Pakistani PM Imran Khan. 

Intel agency warns of poisoning ration stocks for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:31 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI/IBNS) Amid escalating tension with Pakistan after the Pulwama attack on February 14 and subsequent airstrike by India on terror camps in Pakistan on February 26, an Intelligence unit in Jammu and Kashmir warned the security agencies that Pakistani Military intelligence (MI) and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) may poison the ration stocks for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, a fresh intelligence note said.

Engineering courses in private colleges to become dearer in Karnataka

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:28 pm

Bengaluru, Mar 2 (UNI): Karnataka Government has announced 10 per cent hike in fees for the private Engineering Colleges in the State, said Higher Education Minister, G T Devegowda.

India needs Modi to make it stronger: BS Yeddyurappa

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:24 pm

Tumakuru, Mar 2 (UNI/IBNS) Stating that the country was emerging stronger under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the former Chief minister and the state BJP president B S Yeddyurappa had urged the party workers to work hard to ensure maximum number of MPs elected from Karnataka.

Vijay Sankalp rallies aimed at informing people about dev works done by BJP : Vij

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:22 pm

Ambala, Mar 2 (UNI) Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said the main objective of the Vijay Sankalp Bike rallies, organised by the BJP throughout the nation, was to convey and educate the people about the development policies, schemes and projects launched and implemented by the party in the country.

Massive bike rally by BJYM in Hamirpur district

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:19 pm

Hamirpur (HP), Mar 2 (UNI) Activists of the BJYM (Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha), the youth wing of the BJP on Saturday took out massive bike rallies in all five mandals of the district.

Samjhauta Exp to resume services from March 3 in India, says Railways

Mar 02, 2019, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI/IBNS) Railways on Saturday announced resumption of service of Samjhauta Express from Indian and Pakistani side on March 3-4, respectively.

Nitin Gadkari will lay the foundation stone for National Highways projects worth Rs 515 Crore in Bundelkhand

Mar 02, 2019, at 06:20 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari will be in Jhansi on Sunday to lay the foundation stone for National Highways projects worth nearly Rs 515 Crore in Bundelkhand region of  Uttar Pradesh.    

Nirmala Sitharaman visits hospital, meets Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan

Mar 02, 2019, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Defence Minister Nirmnala Sitharaman on Saturday visited the hospital in which Indian Air Force Pilot Abhinandan, who was released by Pakistan from its captivity, is undergoing treatment and met him.

Arun Jaitley releases the book ‘Mann Ki Baat – A Social Revolution on Radio’

Mar 02, 2019, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, on Saturday released a book titled ‘Mann Ki Baat – A Social Revolution on Radio’ in a function organized in National Media Centre, New Delhi.

PM Modi addresses Construction Technology India Event, emphasizes on his govt's commitment to make sure every family has a home

Mar 02, 2019, at 05:42 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Construction Technology India Event, 2019 event at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.