Shah assures J&K sarpanches to provide administrative, financial support
Jun 27, 2019, at 10:11 pm
Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches that government will provide all administrative and financial support to them to serve the people selflessly.
Bomb threat on US-bound Air India flight was hoax
Jun 27, 2019, at 09:45 pm
London, Jun 27 (IBNS): The bomb threat which resulted in the emergency landing of a US-bound Air India aircraft in London's Stansted airport on Thursday was a hoax, media reports said.
Jaguar Aircraft safely recovered at AF STN Ambala after suspected bird hit
Jun 27, 2019, at 08:41 pm
New Delhi, Jun 27 (IBNS): An Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft took off from Air Force Station Ambala on Thursday morning for a training mission around 0745h.
Japan proved how civilisational values and tech can function together: PM Modi
Jun 27, 2019, at 05:58 pm
Osaka (Japan), June 27 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Japanese spirit of commitment to nationhood and how best the human talent and technology could be utilised for the betterment of all.
Congress attacks Haryana government for murder of party leader Vikas Chaudhary
Jun 27, 2019, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (UNI): The Congress on Thursday hit out at the Manohar Lal Khattar government for the murder of party spokesperson Vikas Chaudhary in Faridabad, Haryana and said it showcases the law and order situation in the BJP-ruled states.
Bombay High Court upholds Maharashtra government's Maratha quota decision
Jun 27, 2019, at 04:47 pm
Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Thursday upheld the Mahrashtra government's decision to provide quota to the Maratha community, media reports said.
US-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing in London over 'bomb threat'
Jun 27, 2019, at 03:44 pm
London, June 27 (IBNS): A US-bound Air India aircraft made an emergency landing in London's Stansted airport because of a bomb threat, media reports said.
Body of militant recovered, another nabbed in Anantnag
Jun 27, 2019, at 02:54 pm
Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI): The body of a militant was recovered while another was captured in an injured condition in south Kashmir district of Anantnag on Thursday, official sources said.
One killed, two injured in Kulgam explosion
Jun 27, 2019, at 02:25 pm
Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI): One person was killed and two others were injured in a mysterious blast on Thursday in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, official sources said here.
Entire nation proud of SHO Arshad Khan’s valour: Amit Shah
Jun 27, 2019, at 02:18 pm
Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI): Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday offered condolences to the bereaved family of martyr station house officer (SHO) Arshad Ahmad Khan and said the entire nation is proud of his valour and courage.
India, Japan could work on joint projects in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Jun 27, 2019, at 02:02 pm
Osaka (Japan), Jun 27: (UNI) India and Japan on Thursday broadly agreed in principle to work on joint projects in third countries and especially in the neighbourhood such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Vehicles sold after Dec 1, 2017, to be fitted with FASTag
Jun 27, 2019, at 01:51 pm
New Delhi, Jun 27 (UNI): All vehicles under category M & N, sold after December 1, 2017 are required to be fitted with FASTag by the manufacturer of the vehicle or its authorised dealer, as per a Gazette Notification, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
Video of UP jail inmates brandishing gun goes viral, officials face action
Jun 27, 2019, at 01:35 pm
Lucknow, June 27 (IBNS): Four officials of Unnao district jail in Uttar Pradesh are facing action after a video surfaced online showing two inmates of the jail holding a pistol on the premises, media reports said.
Nirav Modi's four Swiss accounts with $6 million frozen
Jun 27, 2019, at 12:55 pm
London, June 27 (IBNS): Switzerland authorities have frozen four Swiss bank accounts of fugitive Indian diamond merchant Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi Modi.
Drugs worth Rs 3 crore seized in Manipur
Jun 27, 2019, at 12:51 pm
Guwahati, June 27 (IBNS): Security forces have seized huge quantity of contraband drugs worth Rs 3 crore and arrested a person in Manipur’s Moreh area.
Court rejects Akash VIjayvargiya's bail application
Jun 27, 2019, at 12:33 pm
Indore, June 26 (IBNS): A court had refused bail to BJP MLA from Indore Akash Vijayvargiya, party leader Kailash Vijayvargiya's son, after he assaulted a municipal corporation officer with a cricket bat.
Mamata reaches out to CPI-M, Congress for Bengal front; receives mocks
Jun 27, 2019, at 12:05 pm
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): After receiving an electoral shock from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee made an unprecedented reach out to the Left and Congress to save her citadel.
G20 Summit: PM Modi arrives Japan, holds talks with Shinzo Abe
Jun 27, 2019, at 11:43 am
Osaka (Japan), June 27 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here to participate at the G20 Summit and held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.
Amit Shah visits martyr SHO's residence in Srinagar, offers condolences
Jun 27, 2019, at 11:39 am
Srinagar, June 27 (UNI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday visited the residence of martyred Station House Officer (SHO) Arshad Ahmad Khan in Srinagar to offer condolences to the bereaved family.
Jun 27, 2019, at 10:18 am
Osaka: Deploring that India has raised its trarrifs against the United States even further and the same must be withdrawn, US President Donald Trump said he is looking forward to holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan on Friday.
Ensure poorest of poor get benefits of good governance: Amit Shah tells J&K officials
Jun 26, 2019, at 10:56 pm
New Delhi, Jun 26 (IBNS): During his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a detailed review of various development schemes and projects in the state.
Minor girl from Thane dies in roof collapse
Jun 26, 2019, at 10:51 pm
Thane, Jun 26 (UNI) A minor girl from Bhiwandi town of the Thane district in Mumbai died and two other family members were injured after a portion of the roof of a house collapsed on them.
Amid diplomatic bonhomie, Pompeo reminds Modi of 'religious rights'
Jun 26, 2019, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi, Jun 26 (UNI): After a day-long diplomatic engagement with Indian leaders and displaying bonhomie between the US and India, the visiting Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday made remarks that could trigger a row as he sought to remind Indian leaders that whenever the rights of religious minorities are "compromised", the world is "worse off".
Amit Shah chairs security meeting to review Amarnath yatra arrangements
Jun 26, 2019, at 09:25 pm
Srinagar, Jun 26 (UNI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review overall security situation besides arrangements being made for the annual pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, commencing from July 1 from both traditional Pahalgam and shortest Baltal tracks.
Assam: Power dept staff electrocuted during repairing work on electric pole
Jun 26, 2019, at 09:02 pm
Guwahati, Jun 26 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, an employee of Assam state power department was electrocuted on Wednesday while carrying out repair work on an electric pole in Assam’s Biswanath district.
US delegates visits Delhi govt school, mohalla clinic, night shelter
Jun 26, 2019, at 08:34 pm
New Delhi, Jun 26 (UNI): The delegates of a Professional Fellowship Exchange Programme from different parts of the United States, on Wednesday visited a Delhi government school, a mohalla clinic and a night shelter.
India and US 'friends who can help each other', says Pompeo
Jun 26, 2019, at 08:22 pm
New Delhi, Jun 26 (UNI): Amid trade barriers issues and admittance of differences on defence ties between India and Russia or oil import from Iran, the US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Wednesday described India and the US as “friends who can help each other".
Special POCSO court awards 10 yrs rigorous imprisonment to rapist
Jun 26, 2019, at 08:01 pm
Balasore, Jun 26 (UNI): Special POCSO court judge Ajanta Sadangi convicted a rape accused and sentenced him 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 20,000, here today.
It's important to respect electoral process, democracy: PM Modi
Jun 26, 2019, at 07:57 pm
New Delhi, Jun 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while replying to the motion of thanks on the President’s address in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, termed the statement of some of the leaders stating ‘democracy is lost’ as unfortunate.
Chandrababu Naidu likely to vacate his riverfront residence
Jun 26, 2019, at 07:35 pm
Amaravati, June 26 (UNI): Leader of the Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is contemplating to vacate his riverfront residence, located on the south bank of the river Krishna at Undavalli near here in Guntur district.