Delhi govt extends free electricity subsidy till 31 March next year
Mar 08, 2024, at 05:10 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi government Thursday decided to extend the subsidy on electricity until March 31st next year, paving the way for 24-hour free electricity in the national capital.
Mamata Banerjee claims women are safe in Bengal, BJP 'spreading lies' about Sandeshkhali
Mar 08, 2024, at 02:47 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday claimed that women were safe in West Bengal. and lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging that it was spreading lies about sexual abuse of women in Sandeshkhali.
PM Modi interacts with young entrepreneurs in Srinagar
Mar 08, 2024, at 02:21 am
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday interacted with Kashmiri entrepreneurs during his visit to Srinagar and listened to their success stories.
Stop pooja archana in court, bow down to Constitution instead: Supreme Court judge
Mar 08, 2024, at 12:12 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Oka has recommended the legal fraternity to avoid religious programmes in court premises and bow down to the Constitution instead, media reports said.
Indian Navy commissions INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island, strengthens foothold in Lakshadeep
Mar 08, 2024, at 12:00 am
INS Jatayu was commissioned at Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep in presence of R Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff, Hon'ble Administrator of Lakshadweep.
India's defence apparatus has become stronger than ever: Rajnath Singh
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:36 pm
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India's defence apparatus has become stronger than ever as the present government is focusing on bolstering it with the “sentiment of Indianness”.
Kashmiri apiculturist clicks selfie with PM Modi in Srinagar
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:32 pm
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi clicked a selfie with an Apiculturist, who runs a successful beekeeping business in the Kashmir valley, during his public rally at Srinagar on Thursday.
MHA declares Mohammed Qasim Gujjar as a designated terrorist
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The union government on Thursday declared Mohammed Qasim Gujjar alias Salman alias Suleman, the mastermind of several terror attacks, as a designated terrorist.
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:27 pm
Srinagar: In his first trip to Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed various developmental initiatives valued at over Rs 6,400 crore on Thursday at the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir' event held at Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium.
Veteran BJP leader Bijaya Mohapatra's son Arabinda Mohapatra joins Naveen Patnaik's BJD in Odisha
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:22 pm
Bhubaneswar/UNI: In a significant political development in Odisha, veteran BJP leader and former Minister Bijaya Mohapatra’s son Arabinda Mohapatra on Thursday joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams BJP-led UP govt, says 'being a woman is crime in jungle raj'
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:13 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh over rising incidents of crime against women and stated that "being a woman has become a crime in this jungle raj".
Congress, its allies misguiding Jammu and Kashmir people over abrogated Article 370: PM Modi
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:02 pm
Srinagar/UNI: In his first public rally in Kashmir after the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution in 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 'political parties including Congress and its allies were misguiding not only the people of Jammu and Kashmir, but the entire nation over the now-abrogated Article 370.'
Indian Navy rescues crew from missile-hit vessel in Gulf of Aden
Mar 07, 2024, at 10:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Navy’s INS Kolkata rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian, from a Barbados flagged cargo vessel – True Confidence -- that was attacked by a drone or missile in the Gulf of Aden.
Contempt plea filed in Supreme Court against SBI for not disclosing electoral bonds
Mar 07, 2024, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A contempt plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Dinesh Kumar Khera for not disclosing electoral bonds yet, media reports said.
Delhi High Court says husband expecting wife to do household chores is not cruelty
Mar 07, 2024, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court has said that a husband expecting wife to do household chores cannot be termed as cruelty, media reports said.
Former Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Ganguly joins BJP
Mar 07, 2024, at 06:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Ganguly, whose several orders and observations in the teacher recruitment scam were critical of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a couple of days after quitting from his judiciary duties.
PM Modi arrives in Srinagar amid unprecedented security arrangements
Mar 07, 2024, at 06:07 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Srinagar on a day’s visit amid unprecedented security arrangements here on Thursday.
Delhi court summons Arvind Kejriwal after ED files new complaint in excise policy case
Mar 07, 2024, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Thursday summoned Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a fresh complaint in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the excise policy case, media reports said.
Significant transformations took place in every sector in last 10 years under PM Modi: Amit Shah
Mar 07, 2024, at 04:49 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while emphasising on significant transformations that took place in every sector in last 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pointed out that the decisions made in next five years will determine where India will stand in the centenary year of independence in 2047.
Jaishankar raises concern over Red Sea crisis, maritime safety and security
Mar 07, 2024, at 04:29 pm
Tokyo/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday raised concerns over the Red Sea crisis, saying "maritime safety and security have become particularly pressing concerns for India and Japan."
Govt advisory on promotion of illegal activities warns celebrities and influencers
Mar 07, 2024, at 08:32 am
New Delhi: Amid growing instances of direct and surrogate advertisements and endorsements of illegal activities like betting or gambling, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a comprehensive advisory and warned celebrities and influencers to refrain from promoting such activities.
Govt employees being compelled by J&K govt to attend PM's rally: Omar Abdullah
Mar 07, 2024, at 05:23 am
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the J&K government has "pulled out" all stops to give the Prime Minister a crowd for the public rally in Srinagar because the "BJP can’t manage anything in J&K without the administration".
Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, Srinagar declared 'temporary red zone'
Mar 07, 2024, at 05:01 am
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Srinagar city has been declared a 'temporary red zone' for the operation of drones and quadcopters.
Giving some relief, court dismisses petition against Udhayanidhi Stalin over 'Sanatana' remarks
Mar 07, 2024, at 04:41 am
Days after the Supreme Court pulled him for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma, DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin Wednesday got some relief from the Madras High Court.
Karnataka: NIA announces reward for information on Rameshwaram Cafe bomber
Mar 07, 2024, at 04:18 am
Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday announced a cash reward of Rs. 10 lakhs for information about the suspected bomber in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru.
PM Modi inaugurates Agra Metro corridor, Yogi Adityanath takes first ride to Taj Mahal
Mar 07, 2024, at 03:47 am
Agra/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the priority corridor of Agra Metro Wednesday with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other leaders taking the inaugural train ride from the Taj Mahal station to Taj Mahal East station in Agra.
Indian killed in Russia after being duped into fighting Ukraine war
Mar 07, 2024, at 03:19 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: An Indian man who was duped into joining the Ukraine war has been killed in Russia.
CBI gets custody of suspended Sandeshkhali strongman Sheikh Shahjahan after court reprimand
Mar 07, 2024, at 02:45 am
Kolkata/IBNS: After the tug of war between the West Bengal Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the federal agency Wednesday evening finally got the custody of Sandeshkhali strongman and suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan following a Calcutta High Court order for the second time.
Former Union Minister Srikant Jena rejoins Congress
Mar 07, 2024, at 02:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Former Union Minister and four-time MP from Odisha, Srikant Jena Wednesday rejoined the Indian National Congress at the AICC headquarters in the presence of Ajoy Kumar, Odisha in-charge.
Former TMC leader Tapas Roy joins BJP, says 'I will work towards establishing a peaceful Bengal'
Mar 07, 2024, at 02:10 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Confirming the speculations, veteran politician Tapas Roy on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just a couple of days after quitting West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).