Hijab ban issue: Supreme Court to decide on urgent listing of Muslim students' plea
Feb 22, 2023, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday assured that it will "take a call" on listing an application seeking permission for hijab-clad girls to take their examinations in Karnataka Government run institutions from Mar 9 onwards.
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with visiting UAE Minister
Feb 22, 2023, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with visiting UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Al Jaber, during which the two sides exchanged perspectives on taking forward the shared priorities during India’s G20 presidency and UAE hosting COP28.
'Govt won't spare': Mamata Banerjee warns of action against those calling Darjeeling strike
Feb 22, 2023, at 06:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has disapproved of the 12-hour bandh (strike) called in Darjeeling on Feb 23 by the pro-Gorkhaland parties, warning the strike supporters of strict action on behalf of the government.
Centre gives CBI approval to prosecute Manish Sisodia in Feedback Unit snooping case
Feb 22, 2023, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday gave its approval to the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) to prosecute Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia under the Prevention of Corruption Act in the alleged 'Feedback Unit' snooping case.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared as Chief Leader of Shiv Sena
Feb 22, 2023, at 02:30 pm
New Delhi: After the Election Commission recognized Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena and allowed them to use bow and arrow symbol, the Maharashtra Chief Minister was officially declared as the ‘chief leader’ of the party in the first national executive meeting which was held in Mumbai on Tuesday evening.
Gulab Chand Kataria to be sworn in as Assam Governor tomorrow
Feb 22, 2023, at 06:07 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Gulab Chand Kataria will be sworn in as Assam Governor on Wednesday, the Raj Bhavan, Guwahati said in a statement.
India to increase renewable energy share to 60 pct at major ports: Sarbananda Sonowal
Feb 22, 2023, at 05:37 am
New Delhi/UNI: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said that the government intends to increase the share of renewable energy to 60 percent of the total power demand in each of its major ports.
I feel uncomfortable coming to Delhi where indiscipline is the highest: Narayana Murthy
Feb 22, 2023, at 04:35 am
New Delhi: Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy expressed discomfort with visiting the national capital, citing the prevalence of traffic rule violations as a major concern.
Amit Shah’s visit to Shillong cancelled due to bad weather, addresses rally over phone
Feb 22, 2023, at 04:00 am
Shillong/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya’s state capital Shillong was cancelled due to bad weather and addressed an election rally briefly over the phone on Tuesday evening.
International Mother Language Day: Multi-Lingual Mushaira organised at University of Jammu
Feb 22, 2023, at 03:31 am
Srinagar: The Department of Urdu at Jammu University organized an event on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.
'Eknath Shinde's son has given contract to a goon for getting me killed': Sanjay Raut
Feb 22, 2023, at 03:02 am
Mumbai/UNI: Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday accused Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde of giving a 'supari' (contract) to a goon to kill him.
'This is politics by other means': S Jaishankar responds to BBC documentary row on PM Modi
Feb 22, 2023, at 02:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Tuesday said the timing of the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 2002 Gujarat riots is "not accidental" and called it "politics by another means".
Will listen to Rahul Gandhi if he has superior wisdom on China: S Jaishankar
Feb 22, 2023, at 02:21 am
New Delhi: In a sharp retort to Rahul Gandhi’s 'defensive' China policy narrative, Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar today said it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who sent the Indian Army to the border and he would listen to the Congress MP if he has 'superior knowledge and wisdom' on China, media reported.
EAM S Jaishankar holds talks with visiting Guyanese VP, energy ties discussed
Feb 21, 2023, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with visiting Guyanese Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, during which the two sides discussed greater opportunities in energy and trade ties.
PM Narendra Modi urges all to take part in Best Tourism Village Competition
Feb 21, 2023, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi: Narendra Modi has urged all, particularly youngsters to take part in Best Tourism Village Competition.
18th UIC World Security Congress organized by Railway Protection Force Convenes
Feb 21, 2023, at 11:36 pm
New Delhi: The 18th UIC World Security Congress commenced in Jaipur, India, on Tuesday.
EAM S Jaishankar welcomes launch of Maitri Cultural Partnerships by Australia
Feb 21, 2023, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the launch of the Maitri Cultural Partnerships by the Australian government to support greater exchange and collaboration between Australian and Indian creative industries.
India hands over first tranche of 20 Kidney Dialysis Machines to Nepal
Feb 21, 2023, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi: Ambassador of India handed over the first tranche of 20 Kidney Dialysis Machines (KDMs) to Padam Giri, for Health and Population, Government of Nepal on Monday.
Uttar Pradesh: Businessman shot dead in Barabanki
Feb 21, 2023, at 09:53 pm
Barabanki: The body of a businessman, who was shot dead by unidentified miscreants, was recovered from a hut near his factory in Baddupur area of Barabanki district here in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, police sources said here.
Mumbai attacks perpetrators are still roaming freely in Pakistan, says Javed Akhtar in Lahore
Feb 21, 2023, at 09:21 pm
Lahore: Popular Indian lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar slammed Pakistan during his recent visit to the neighbouring nation over the issue of terrorism and said the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks are still roaming freely.
NIA raids multiple locations across country against gangster-terror link
Feb 21, 2023, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at multiple places across the country against suspect gangster-terror links, sources said.
PM Modi hails linking of India, Singapore digital payments systems
Feb 21, 2023, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India and Singapore on Tuesday linked their real-time digital payments systems at a ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi terming it a new milestone in the bilateral relations.
President Murmu to address special session of Arunachal Assembly
Feb 21, 2023, at 05:15 pm
Itanagar/UNI: President Droupadi Murmu will address a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly here on Tuesday on the last day of her two-day maiden tour to Arunachal Pradesh.
Sonu Nigam manhandled by Shiv Sena MLA's son at Mumbai music festival, his aide thrown off stage
Feb 21, 2023, at 05:06 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Popular Indian singer Sonu Nigam was manhandled and his aide was thrown off the stage after a scuffle over selfies broke out at a music festival in Mumbai on Monday, media reports said.
No one can break relationship between Shiv Sainik and Thackeray family: Chandrakant Khaire
Feb 21, 2023, at 03:25 pm
Aurangabad: Shiv Sena senior leader and former Aurangabad MP Chandrakant Khaire, who extended his support to Uddhav Thackeray, on Monday said he will not rest until the 'traitors' are buried in the future.
SC directs police to file chargesheet in 2021 Delhi hate speech case
Feb 21, 2023, at 05:12 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday asked the Delhi Police to file a chargesheet in the 2021 hate speech case, the Supreme Court told the Delhi Police.
Influencer Sapna Gill granted bail in Prithvi Shaw selfie controversy
Feb 21, 2023, at 04:41 am
Mumbai: A Mumbai court Monday approved the release on bail of Sapna Gill, a social media influencer, along with three other individuals accused of involvement in the alleged assault on cricketer Prithvi Shaw and damaging the car in which he was travelling.
PM Modi meets US Congressional delegation led by Chuck Schumer
Feb 21, 2023, at 03:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with a high-powered US Congressional delegation led by Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer and appreciated the strong bipartisan support from the US Congress for deepening India-US ties.
Air India flight from New York to Delhi diverted to UK after medical emergency
Feb 21, 2023, at 02:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: An Air India flight from Delhi to New York was on Monday diverted to the UK owing to a medical emergency onboard, media reports said.
Jagdeep Dhankar orders probe into alleged breach of conduct by 12 opposition MPs in RS
Feb 21, 2023, at 02:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar Monday asked a parliamentary committee to probe the alleged breach of privilege by 12 opposition MPs from the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for repeatedly entering the well of the House, shouting slogans, and obstructing its proceedings.