'War rooms at airports': Jyotiraditya Scindia announces new rules over flight delays
Jan 17, 2024, at 03:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After a harrowing experience with flight delays at Delhi airport, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday announced a six-point action plan to combat fog-induced disruptions to domestic and international commercial flight operations, which have resulted in the delay or cancellation of hundreds of flights.
BSF nabs Pakistani national near International Border in Jammu
Jan 17, 2024, at 02:49 am
Jammu/IBNS/UNI: The Border Security Force (BSF) Tuesday nabbed one Pakistani national from along the International Border in the Makwal area iin Jammu.
PM Modi offers prayers at Veerbhadra temple in Andhra Pradesh's Lepakshi
Jan 17, 2024, at 01:53 am
Puttaparthi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers and performed puja at Veerbhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Lepakshi on Tuesday.
SC refers Chandrababu Naidu's plea for quashing FIR to larger bench
Jan 17, 2024, at 12:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a larger bench the plea of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for quashing a First information report (FIR) against him in the skill development scam case.
Jan 16, 2024, at 11:13 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he had a productive discussion with Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpashon establishing a long-term cooperation framework concerning Chabahar Port.
S Jaishankar meets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, conveys greetings of PM Narendra Modi
Jan 16, 2024, at 11:08 pm
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and said he valued his guidance for further development of ties.
Ayodhya receives 56 varieties of petha from Agra for offering to Lord Ram
Jan 16, 2024, at 10:47 pm
As a part of gifts being received in Ayodhya for Lord Ram, who is going to be seated in his grand temple on January 22, 560 kg petha (Indian sweet) of 56 varieties in different flavours has been delivered from Agra as an offering to Lord Ram.
YS Sharmila Reddy appointed as Andhra Pradesh Congress president
Jan 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Vijayawada/IBNS: The Congress has appointed YS Sharmila Reddy as its new president in Andhra Pradesh, a day after G Rudra Raju stepped down from the post.
Supreme Court puts on hold plea of Hindu parties for survey of Shahi Eidgah Mosque
Jan 16, 2024, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday put in abeyance the plea of Hindu parties to appoint an advocate commissioner for survey of the Shahi Eidgah Mosque adjoining the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura saying that the demand of Hindu parties is vague and too extensive.
Andhra Pradesh Congress chief G Rudra Raju steps down, YS Sharmila likely to replace him
Jan 16, 2024, at 07:42 pm
Amaravati/IBNS: Andhra Pradesh Congress president G Rudra Raju has resigned, sparking speculation that new entrant YS Sharmila Reddy may assume the top post, media reports said.
Jan 16, 2024, at 07:19 pm
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: The Odisha government will mobilise 10,000 people daily for a month in visits to Puri's Jagannath Temple as a part of a project, which will be inaugurated on Wednesday, media reports said.
Lord Ram is for everyone and in everyone: Congress leader Deepender Hooda
Jan 16, 2024, at 06:34 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday said that the Congress party believes in the ideology that "lord Ram is for everyone and lord Ram is in everyone".
Jan 16, 2024, at 05:31 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anantkumar Hegde has been booked after he gave a call for demolition of mosques built on temples, days ahead of the January 22 consecration of Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, media reports said.
Jan 16, 2024, at 05:20 am
Ayodhya: The idol of Ram Lalla, crafted by the well-known sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka, is scheduled to be enshrined in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra confirmed on Monday.
Two Shankaracharyas to not attend Ram Temple consecration citing it as political event
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Two Shankaracharyas including one from Puri will not attend the Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya that will be headlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections citing failure to follow norms and a "political angle" to an event, something that was echoed by the opposition too.
Jyotiraditya Scindia issues stern warning against 'unruly passengers' after IndiGo pilot hit
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:23 am
New Delhi: Responding to an incident on a Delhi-Goa IndiGo flight where a co-pilot was slapped by a passenger, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia issued a strong warning to ‘unruly passengers’ on Monday.
Jan 16, 2024, at 03:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Monday issued a new guideline to handle chaotic situations over delays in flights as was witnessed due to fog in Delhi airport.
IndiGo pilot provoked passenger who hit him, claims co-passenger
Jan 16, 2024, at 02:55 am
New Delhi: A fellow passenger on the same IndiGo flight, where an individual assaulted a co-pilot, has alleged that the co-pilot instigated the incident, media reports said.
Jaishankar's response amid India-Maldives row after Muizzu's 'don't bully us' remark
Jan 16, 2024, at 02:42 am
Nagpur: Amid the diplomatic dispute between India and Maldives, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has emphasised that there is no guarantee that every country will consistently back India and that politics will always play a role, media reports said.
PM Modi speaks to Russian President Putin to discuss various regional and global issues
Jan 16, 2024, at 02:28 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed various regional and global issues, including the country's Presidency of the BRICS.
Uddhav faction moves SC against Maha assembly speaker 'real Shiv Sena' order
Jan 16, 2024, at 02:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Shiv Sena faction led by former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray moved the Supreme Court on Monday against Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar's decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the 'real Shiv Sena'.
Jan 15, 2024, at 11:26 pm
Indian diaspora members are planning numerous events to mark Ram Temple inauguration in north Indian town of Ayodhya on January 22.
Jan 15, 2024, at 11:12 pm
Mauritius is joining the celebration to mark Ram Temple opening ceremony in Ayodhya town of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on January 22 and will organise chanting of verses from the epic ‘Ramayana’ in temples across the Island nation.
ED conducts fresh raids in multiple locations in Kolkata over PDS Scam
Jan 15, 2024, at 10:31 pm
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted fresh raids in 3/4 locations in the city in connection with the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS -ration) scams across West Bengal, official sources said.
MK Stalin urges EAM Jaishankar to release arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen by Lankan Navy
Jan 15, 2024, at 07:51 pm
Chennai/UNI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday urged External Affairs Minister Dr S.Jaishankar to take steps for the release o f 12 fishermen abducted by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Makar Sankranti: Yogi Adityanath says elaborate arrangements made for safety, comfort of devotees
Jan 15, 2024, at 07:46 pm
Gorakhpur/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Gorakhsha Peethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all residents on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and said that comprehensive arrangements have been made for the safety and comfort of the devotees across the state as part of the government's commitment to respect people's faith.
IndiGo flier slaps pilot after 13-hour delay, complaint lodged
Jan 15, 2024, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A flier of airline IndiGo has slapped the aircraft pilot who was making an announcement of delay, a video which went viral on social media shows.
'Worst airline award goes to...': Naagin actress Surbhi Chandna accuses Vistara of mental harassment
Jan 15, 2024, at 03:52 am
Mumbai: Television actress Surbhi Chandna, known for her performance in Naagin, has accused Tata-owned Indian carrier Vistara of "mental harassment".
Milind Deora resigns Congress ahead of Lok Sabha polls, joins Eknath Shinde-led Sena faction
Jan 15, 2024, at 03:12 am
Former Union Minister Milind Deora, who resigned from primary membership of the Congress party, on Sunday joined Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction at the latter's official residence in the presence of top party leaders.
Two Mizoram policemen allegedly involved in 'extortion' suspended
Jan 15, 2024, at 02:59 am
Two police personnel have been suspended in Mizoram on Saturday for their alleged involvement in extorting money from drivers at various police check-gates.