Apr 26, 2022, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi: India has a clear position on the Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the world on Tuesday, urging the end of hostilities and the restoration of dialogue while facing questions from European ministers and leaders head-on over India's position on friend Russia as he cited incidents like Afghanistan to point out how rule based order was under threat with no action from West. Europe should see them as a “wake-up call” (than criticise a country like India), he said.
Plea seeking judicial probe into Ram Navami-Hanuman Jayanti clashes dismissed
Apr 26, 2022, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking judicial inquiry into alleged communal violence during Ram Navami- Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, noting there was no merit in the plea.
2 JeM hybrid militants arrested in north Kashmir
Apr 26, 2022, at 05:25 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Two hybrid militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad have been arrested in north Kashmir on Tuesday morning, police said.
'Why is there a power crisis in Jharkhand since so many years?' MS Dhoni's wife tweets
Apr 26, 2022, at 06:02 am
Ranchi/IBNS: Former Indian cricket skipper MS Dhoni's wife, Sakshi, on Monday took to social media to question the "power crisis in Jharkhand".
Defence Ministry announces major amendments in military acquisition procedure
Apr 26, 2022, at 05:26 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In an attempt to further promote ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and enable the ease of doing business, the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 has been amended based on the approvals accorded by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).
America's USCIRF chair colludes with Pak-backed Islamist groups to defame India, says media report
Apr 26, 2022, at 05:02 am
An Indian digital publication has revealed that United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), a US federal government commission, has been colluding with well-known radical Islamist groups with Pakistan links to stigmatise India.
Apr 26, 2022, at 04:53 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over their attempts to dilute his party's Hindutva credentials in the backdrop of the row over azaan, hanuman chalisa and the use of loudspeakers.
Canada’s Provincial Minister of Trade and Export Development visits India
Apr 26, 2022, at 02:33 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Minister of Trade and Export Development, the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, Jeremy Harrison, is visiting New Delhi for three days, starting Monday.
PM Modi holds talk with EU President Ursula Von der Leyen in Delhi
Apr 26, 2022, at 01:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Monday, as the latter is visiting India to deliver the inaugural address at the Raisina Dialogue this year.
Centre blocks 10 Indian, 6 Pakistani YouTube channels
Apr 26, 2022, at 01:23 am
New Delhi/UNI: Using the emergency powers under the IT Rules, 2021, the Centre has blocked 16 YouTube news channels for spreading disinformation on India's national security, foreign relations and public order.
UNI introduced the first full-fledged news agency in Bengali
Apr 26, 2022, at 01:08 am
Kolkata: United News of India (UNI), one of the leading multilingual news agencies in India, introduced a news service in the Bengali language. 'UNI Bangla' commenced its journey as the first full-fledged Bengali news agency.
Inter-Ministerial central team visits various districts of Nagaland
Apr 26, 2022, at 12:49 am
Kohima: The Inter-Ministerial Central team on their visit to Kohima district had a briefing with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and line departments at DC's Office Kohima.
Apr 26, 2022, at 12:38 am
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NF Railway showcases local products under ‘One station, One Product’ scheme
Apr 26, 2022, at 12:24 am
Guwahati: The Northeast Frontier Railway has launched ‘One Station One Product’ scheme across its five divisions as part of the Government of India’s policy under Atma Nirbhar Bharat. Initially, the scheme is being implemented at five stations of N. F. Railway.
Japan: World's oldest person Kane Tanaka dies at 119, hoped to stay healthy until 120
Apr 26, 2022, at 12:07 am
Tokyo: Japanese supercenturian Kane Tanaka, certified as the World's oldest person, passed away at the age of 119, according to officials on Monday.
Assam : Police rearrest Jignesh Mevani right after court granted him bail
Apr 26, 2022, at 12:05 am
Guwahati: Police of Assam’s Barpeta district rearrested Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani right after granting bail by a local court of Kokrajhar district.
Gujarat: ATS, Coast Guard apprehend Pak ship with Rs 280 cr worth heroin
Apr 25, 2022, at 11:59 pm
New Delhi: The Indian defence authorities on Monday confirmed a Pakistani ship was apprehended on the Indian side of the Arabian sea near Gujarat, with the consignment of heroin worth Rs 280 crores.
Seven Indian sailors released from Houthi detention: MEA
Apr 25, 2022, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi: Government of India on Monday said seven Indian sailors, who were on the ship Rwabee and under the detention of the Houthis in Yemen since Jan 2, have been released.
Delhi edu model to be replicated in Punjab: CM Mann
Apr 25, 2022, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday his government will replicate Delhi's education model in the state.
New Delhi: Building collapses in Satya Niketan, four labourers rescued
Apr 25, 2022, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi: Four labourers were rescued and search operation is underway to fish out other two-three persons, who are feared trapped under debris after a three storeyed residential building collapsed at Satya Niketan building in Delhi, when renovation work was being done.
Police complaint against Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel
Apr 25, 2022, at 10:25 pm
Khandwa (MP): A police complaint has been lodged here seeking registration of a cheating case against actress Ameesha Patel for staging an extremely brief performance at a film star nite, during the Navchandi Mahotsav in this district headquarters, after allegedly charging a heavy amount.
EU, India to launch Trade and Technology Council
Apr 25, 2022, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The European Commission and India on Monday agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council here "to tackle challenges at the nexus of trade, trusted technology and security, and thus deepen cooperation in these fields".
Sign up Prashant Kishor or not? Congress top brass to decide today
Apr 25, 2022, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress top brass with its president Sonia Gandhi is likely to take a final decision on whether it will import election strategist Prashant Kishor and his suggestions in the mission to rejuvenate itself in the run up to the 2024 General Elections.
Importer in Kandla Heroin Case arrested by DRI
Apr 25, 2022, at 03:09 pm
New Delhi: Officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) are currently examining a consignment, imported by an Uttarakhand based firm at Kandla Port.
Oman govt says 7 Indian sailors released from captivity of Yemen rebels
Apr 25, 2022, at 03:03 pm
The Oman government on Sunday confirmed it has ensured release of seven Indian nationals who were held captive by Yemen's Houthi rebels after they seized a UAE-flagged merchant vessel over three months back.
PM Narendra Modi wishes Emmanuel Macron as he clinches French Presidential polls
Apr 25, 2022, at 02:29 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi wished French President Emmanuel Macron after he won the Presidential polls to return to power for five more years.
Jignesh Mevani given one-day judicial remand
Apr 25, 2022, at 04:16 am
Guwahati: Gujarat independent MLA Jignesh Mevani, arrested for an alleged offensive tweet against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was on Sunday sent to judicial custody for a day by the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Assam's Kokrajhar district Mevani, who was remanded to three-day police custody on April 21, was presented before the court during the day.
PM Narendra Modi receives Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai
Apr 25, 2022, at 03:31 am
Mumbai: Narendra Modi attended the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards Ceremony in Mumbai on Sunday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Top Lashkar commander, Pakistani militant killed in Pulwama encounter
Apr 25, 2022, at 03:19 am
Srinagar: A top commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), a Pakistani militant and a recently recruited militant of Khanyar, Srinagar were killed in Pulwaman encounter on Sunday, police said.