AAP's Gujarat campaign: Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann visit Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram
Apr 02, 2022, at 06:59 pm
Ahmedabad/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday visited Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram here, kickstarting his party's campaign in Gujarat.
Rajkummar Rao claims his PAN card was 'misused' for a loan
Apr 02, 2022, at 06:14 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao on Saturday claimed his PAN card was "misused" and a small loan of Rs. 2,500 has been taken against his name.
Australian PM Scott Morrison calls trade deal with India 'biggest opening doors in the world'
Apr 02, 2022, at 06:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In further strengthening of the bilateral relations, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrisson has called his country's trade deal with India as "one of the biggest opening doors in the world".
Mamata Banerjee wishes students appearing for HS examination
Apr 02, 2022, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has wished all students who are appearing for the Higher Secondary examinations which began on Saturday.
PM Modi greets nation on Navratri, Hindu new year
Apr 02, 2022, at 04:23 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Navratri and Hindu new year, celebrated in the form of various festivals in different regions of the country.
Youtuber Bhuban Bam apologises after video draws flak for 'objectifying women'
Apr 02, 2022, at 06:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: YouTuber Bhuvan Bam has landed himself in a pool of controversy with his latest video 'Automatic Gaadi', the content of which according to many on social media disrespects and objectifies women.
Politicians change, you are permanent: CJI NV Ramana tells CBI
Apr 02, 2022, at 02:27 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a direct criticism of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Friday said the country's premier probe agency has often raised "questions on its credibility" through its "actions and inactions".
PM Modi meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov amid pressure to take anti-Moscow stand
Apr 02, 2022, at 01:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening met visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov amid international pressure on India to take a stand against Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
Himachal Pradesh lifts Covid restrictions
Apr 02, 2022, at 12:59 am
Shimla/UNI: Taking note of the present Covid-19 situation in the state, the Himachal Pradesh government on Friday decided to lift the Disaster Management Act.
Appear for the exams in a festive mood without any stress: Modi
Apr 02, 2022, at 12:09 am
New Delhi: In the 5th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, interacted with students, teachers and parents today at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi.
SpiceJet introduces new flight connecting New Delhi and Pantnagar
Apr 01, 2022, at 11:53 pm
Gurugram: SpiceJet Friday announced the launch of a new flight connecting New Delhi and Pantnagar in Uttarakhand.
Apr 01, 2022, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi: In a tough response to Western pressure to ditch low-cost Russian crude, India has pointed out that Europe has been a major importer of Russian oil and gas even after the crisis in Ukraine unfolded and it is natural for countries to look for favourable deals amid skyrocketing oil prices.
Russia ready to discuss supply of oil, high tech to India: Lavrov
Apr 01, 2022, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said that Russia is ready to discuss supply of oil and high technology to India and the two sides are in talks on moving towards a rupee-ruble system of payment.
No Pakistan PM has completed five years
Apr 01, 2022, at 10:21 pm
Islamabad/UNI: When Imran Khan ceases to helm Pakistan, he will become the 22nd Prime Minister in the country's history who failed to complete five years in office.
S Jaishankar meets Russian FM Sergey Lavrov, both leaders discuss bilateral issues
Apr 01, 2022, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation with visiting Russian FM Sergey Lavrov.
Jammu and Kashmir: Local LeT terrorist killed in Shopian encounter
Apr 01, 2022, at 09:05 pm
Srinagar: Security forces shot dead a local Lashkar-e-Toiba militant in a gun battle in Kashmir, officials said on Friday.
US warns India of consequences for undermining sanctions on Russia: Report
Apr 01, 2022, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi: The United States has warned that there will be consequences for the countries trying to "backfill or circumvent" the sanctions imposed on Russia to isolate it for invading Ukraine while maintaining that it wouldn't like to see a "rapid" acceleration in India's import of Russian oil and other goods from Russia, media reports said.
BJP wins both RS seats in Assam, taking its tally in Upper House to 100
Apr 01, 2022, at 07:07 pm
New Delhi: The BJP has won both the Rajya Sabha seats from Assam, after which its strength in the Upper House reached 100. With this, it also became the first political party to do so since 1988.
SC rejects Maharashtra govt's plea against CBI probe in Anil Deshmukh case
Apr 01, 2022, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has rejected the Maharashtra government's plea seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe in the money laundering investigation against the state's former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, making clear that the CBI probe in the matter would continue, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed during operation in Shopian
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:35 pm
Srinagar: Security forces shot dead a terrorist during an encounter in south Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said.
India, UNWFP sign second agreement to donate wheat to Afghanistan
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:28 pm
New Delhi: The Indian government and the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) signed the second ‘In-kind Contribution Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and WFP for the donation of next batch of 10,000 MTs of wheat to the People of Afghanistan’.
Rajasthan doctor suicide: BJP leader arrested for instigating 'harassment'
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:36 am
Jaipur/IBNS: A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Rajasthan has been arrested for instigating a mob to "harass" a doctor, who has committed suicide, after the death of a patient in a private hospital she owned.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Delhi, to hold talks with PM Modi tomorrow
Apr 01, 2022, at 02:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is on a two-day India visit amid Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine, landed in Delhi on Thursday evening.
Bengal bypolls: TMC lodges complaint with EC against BJP's Asansol candidate Agnimitra Paul
Apr 01, 2022, at 01:29 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Asansol candidate Agnimitra Paul for allegedly making a hate speech while campaigning for the upcoming byelections.
BJP wins lone RS poll of Tripura for first time
Apr 01, 2022, at 01:14 am
Agartala/UNI: Brushing out the speculation of cross-voting, Bharatiya Janata Party nominee and the party-state president Dr Manik Saha won the lone Rajya Sabha seat of Tripura expectedly by securing 40 votes of ruling BJP-IPFT MLAs out of 41 on Thursday.
Mamata Banerjee turns momo-maker in Darjeeling
Apr 01, 2022, at 01:08 am
Kolkata/IBNS: After displaying her expertise in tea making, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday showcased her skills in making momo in Darjeeling.
Calcutta HC directs CBI to quiz former advisor of SSC
Apr 01, 2022, at 01:04 am
Kolkata/UNI: A single bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to question former School Service Commission (SSC) advisor SP Sinha concerning alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers in government-aided schools.
Delhi to do away with fine for not wearing masks in public places, say reports
Apr 01, 2022, at 12:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the lifting of anti-COVID-19 restrictions in Maharashtra and West Bengal, Delhi is mulling over doing away with the fine for not wearing masks at public places, reports said.
After Punjab victory, AAP expands base in eight more states
Apr 01, 2022, at 12:53 am
New Delhi/UNI: Buoyed by its Punjab victory, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday appointed election in-chargees for eight more states in a bid to expand its base further across regions.
Maharashtra lifts all anti-COVID-19 restrictions
Apr 01, 2022, at 12:37 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra, which was the worst COVID-19 affected state, on Thursday lifted all restrictions which were in place to curb the spread of the virus.