'Skin-to-skin' contact not needed to define sexual assault under POCSO Act: SC
Nov 18, 2021, at 07:30 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The Supreme Court in its judgement on Thursday set aside a Bombay High Court verdict, which had held that "skin-to-skin contact is essential for POCSO offences".
Why PM 'mum' on China’s 'illegal incursion' near Doklam: Congress targets Modi
Nov 18, 2021, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday hit out at the Centre over China’s “illegal incursion” in the Bhutanese territory near Doklam and alleged that it is a “blow” to India's national security.
Nov 18, 2021, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India as a democracy and digital leader is ready to work with developing countries to empower them and their people, even as he called for the setting up of global technical and governance standards and norms for data protection, including cross-border flow of data.
PM Modi to visit Jhansi & Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand tomorrow
Nov 18, 2021, at 04:49 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend functions and address public meetings in Jhansi and Mahoba in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
Lakhimpur violence: SC reconstitutes SIT, asks to complete probe expeditiously
Nov 18, 2021, at 04:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the newly reconstituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the deaths of four farmers in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri and to complete the investigation expeditiously.
Delhi air pollution: After schools, six power plants ordered to shut temporarily
Nov 18, 2021, at 03:03 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Six of 11 power plants will be stopped from operations and thousands of government employees have been urged to work-from-home or use public transport, in attempts to tackle Delhi's air quality crisis.
After militants, Pakistan now sending drugs to Kashmir: Reports
Nov 18, 2021, at 02:07 am
Islamabad/Srinagar/IBNS: Pakistan is not only sending terrorists to Jammu and Kashmir but also narcotics into the Himalayan regions these days, according to media reports.
PM Modi to hand over made-in-India combat helicopters, drones to armed forces at UP event
Nov 18, 2021, at 01:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hand over made-in-India combat helicopters, drones and advanced electronic warfare suites to armed services chiefs during the Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv at Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on Friday.
Assam CM meets the family of martyred Assam Rifles jawan Suman Swargiary
Nov 18, 2021, at 01:34 am
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited the residence of martyred Assam Rifles jawan Suman Swargiary at Thekerakuchi Kanhibari village of Barama in Baksa district and met the family of the martyr.
Two ready to use IEDs recovered from J&K's Pulwama
Nov 18, 2021, at 01:02 am
Srinagar/UNI: Jammu & Kashmir Police on Wednesday said that it averted a major tragedy by arresting two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba and recovered two ready to use Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from the duo.
Jammu and Kashmir: Five militants killed in 2 Kulgam encounters
Nov 17, 2021, at 11:51 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Five militants were killed in two separate encounters in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday evening, police sources said.
Police officer caught red handed while accepting bribe in Assam’s Hailakandi
Nov 17, 2021, at 11:46 pm
Guwahati: A police official in Assam’s Hailakandi district was caught red handed while allegedly accepting a bribe on Wednesday.
'Pursue farmers against stubble burning, don't want to punish them': SC tells govt
Nov 17, 2021, at 11:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the government to persuade farmers against stubble burning as it does not want to punish them Delhi and its neighbouring cities continue to reel under air quality crisis, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Kulgam
Nov 17, 2021, at 10:57 pm
Srinagar/UNI: An encounter broke out between the terrorists and forces in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday evening, police said.
Delhi-NCR: Supreme Court criticises bureaucrats over lack of initiative in checking air pollution
Nov 17, 2021, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on bureaucrats for developing a "don't take any step" attitude in dealing with any situation including air pollution, in Delhi NCR region.
Jammu imposes night curfew to check spread of Coronavirus
Nov 17, 2021, at 10:38 pm
Jammu/UNI: In view of the rising Covid-19 positive cases, the Jammu district administration has ordered imposition of night curfew from tonight.
Police seize drugs worth Rs 12 crore from Bokajan, two arrested
Nov 17, 2021, at 09:04 pm
Guwahati, Nov 17: Police seized a huge quantity of heroin worth Rs 12 crore and apprehended two persons from Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday night.
Nov 17, 2021, at 08:52 pm
The second edition of the India-New Zealand Bilateral Cyber Dialogue was held for the past two days when leaders of both the nations discussed various aspects of existing bilateral cooperation in cyberspace.
Lakhimpur violence case: SC reconstitutes SIT, appoints former judge Rakesh Jain to monitor probe
Nov 17, 2021, at 08:03 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday reconstituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
Australia plans new consulate general in India's high-tech hub Bengaluru
Nov 17, 2021, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Australia plans to open a new consulate general in Bengaluru soon, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Former Cong leader Yoganand Shastri joins NCP
Nov 17, 2021, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former Congress leader Yoganand Shastri on Wednesday joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in presence of party president Sharad Pawar.
Case filed against comedian Vir Das over his 'I come from two Indias' video
Nov 17, 2021, at 07:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Popular Indian stand-up comedian Vir Das has been slapped with a case by a member belonging to the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over his video where he tried to showcase the two contrasting faces of the country.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 CRPF troopers among 4 injured in grenade attack
Nov 17, 2021, at 07:10 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Two Central Reserve Police Force troopers and two civilians were injured in a grenade attack in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, police said.
Democracy is ingrained in our nature and part of life in India: Narendra Modi
Nov 17, 2021, at 06:58 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said democracy is ingrained in the nature and part of life in India.
Kashmir: Jolt to Congress as many senior leaders quit
Nov 17, 2021, at 04:47 pm
Jammu/UNI: In a major jolt to the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress, many senior leaders including the former ministers, have submitted their resignations from the prominent party positions.
Lakhimpur violence probe: Supreme Court to pass order on appointment of ex-Judges today
Nov 17, 2021, at 03:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court will on Wednesday pass an order on the appointment of retired judges to monitor the Lakhimpur Kheri violence probe.
India, France stress on need to act against terror networks
Nov 17, 2021, at 03:24 pm
Paris/New Delhi/UNI: India and France held the 15th Meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Paris during which they emphasised the need for taking concerted action against all terrorist networks, including the al-Qaida and ISIS/Daesh, as well as the Pakistan-based terror outfits LeT, JeM, and Hizb-ul Mujahideen.
Narendra Modi to inaugurate first Global Innovation Summit of pharmaceuticals sector tomorrow
Nov 17, 2021, at 03:13 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the First Global Innovation Summit of the pharmaceuticals sector on Thursday at 4 PM via video conferencing.
Onus on Pakistan to create atmosphere free of terror for talks: India at UN
Nov 17, 2021, at 03:06 pm
United Nations/New Delhi/UNI: India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for its “false and malicious propaganda” against it by using the UN platform and said any meaningful dialogue with Islamabad can take place only in an atmosphere free of terror, hostility and violence.
Delhi schools, colleges to remain shut till further notice amid massive air pollution
Nov 17, 2021, at 05:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: All schools, colleges and educational institutes in Delhi will remain closed till further notice, the Commission for Air Quality Management said late Tuesday night.