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West Bengal govt wins UN Public Service award | Group accuses teen of carrying beef, allegedly hacks him to death | Cop lynching: Rahul Gandhi condemns | Presidential Election: PM Modi to accompany RN Kovind during filing of nomination | Farmers clash with cops near Thane over defence land | Three Lashker militants killed in encounter in Kashmir's Pulwama district | Dozens killed or injured in Afghanistan car bomb explosion | Meira Kumar, Prakash Ambedkar on top of Opposition wishlist as Presidential candidate | Karnataka Assembly imposes jail term against two journalists for defamatory aricles | PM Modi urges people to take up yoga, joins Yoga Day celebrations in UP

Jharkhand: 5 killed in collision between truck and SUV in Ranchi

Apr 20, 2019, at 05:21 pm

Ranchi, Apr 20 (UNI) Five people including couple of women were killed today following a collision between a SUV and a truck on the ring road under Namkum Police Station area of the state capital.

Indian national extradited to US to face charges for leadership role in call center scam

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Washington, Apr 20 (IBNS): An Indian national has been extradited to the United States from Singapore to face charges related to his role as an operator of a call center network that targeted U.S victims. 

Karnataka: State government officer on election duty die due to cardiac arrest

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:47 pm

Karwar, Apr 20 (UNI) A state government officer engaged in Election related duties in Uttara Kannada district that goes to polls on April 23 died on Saturday following cardiac arrest.

Youth goes missing from south Kashmir

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:38 pm

Srinagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Family members of a youth, who went missing from south Kashmir district of Pulwama on April 10, has sought help from general public and administration to find his whereabouts.

Lok Sabha Poll 2019: Dinesh Lal Yadav files nomination from Azamgarh

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:27 pm

Azamgarh, Apr 20 (UNI) Challenging Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav from this Lok Sabha seat, Bhojpuri film superstar and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Dinesh Lal Yadav aka Nirahua on Saturday reached the Collectorate while riding a ‘rickshaw’ and filed his nomination from the Azamgarh seat.

ECI sends notice to makers of web series based on Narendra Modi, bans its online streaming

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): In a season when the country is voting in the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India on Saturday sent notice to the producers of the webseries created on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kolkata: Police arrest 7 persons accused of cricket betting during KKR-RCB IPL match

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:57 pm

Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) The city police have arrested 7 persons, who are residents of Maharastra and Madhya Pradesh, over accusation of betting during IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore here at Eden Gardens on Friday night.

PM Narendra Modi offered to contest Lok Sabha Election from Bengal : Mukul Roy

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:54 pm

Buniadpur, Apr 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today offered to contest the Lok Sabha election from West Bengal, BJP's think-tank and poll strategist of Bengal Mukul Roy informed.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi rejects sexual harassment allegations

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:52 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Saturday rejected sexual harassment allegations and even said that the judiciary is under threat, media reports said.

NIA raids 3 locations in Telangana, 1 in Maharashtra in connection with ISIS module

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:50 pm

Nagpur, Apr 20 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday carried out raids in Telangana Hyderabad and Maharashtra’s Wardha in connection with an Islamic State module case, sources said.

CJI Gogoi’s self-victimising response over alleged sexual misconduct doesn’t make sense: Mehbooba Mufti

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:48 pm

Srinagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Asking what allegations of sexual misconduct against Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi have to do with the independence of judiciary, former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti alleged that his self victimising response insinuating that it’s political vendetta doesn’t really make sense.

Poorva Exp derailment: CRS inquiry ordered

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20(UNI) A Commission of Railway Safety inquiry was ordered on Saturday into the early morning derailment of Howrah-New Delhi 12303 Poorva Express near Kanpur.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari slams Congress for 'lack of development' in the country

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:44 pm

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Apr 20(UNI) Union Transport and surface minister and BJP senior leader Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that since the BJP led NDA government came to power, many development works have been done which were not done by the Congress party during their 50 year rule over the country.

Azam Khan's victory in UP is certain: BSP chief Mayawati

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:41 pm

Rampur, Apr 20 (UNI) Extending her support to Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Rampur candidate Azam Khan who is facing backlash for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jaya Prada, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati said even if the party in power at the Centre tries lakhs of tactics, the 'gathbandhan' candidate's victory is certain.

TMC LS candidate Moon Moon Sen's roadshow: More of glamour than political slugfest

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:35 pm

Asansol (West Bengal), Apr 20 (UNI) The word about it had spread a few hours ago. A mixed crowd of youth - most seemingly Trinamool Congress enthusiasts and others still favouring Narendra Modi had gathered at Barabani for a roadshow for Moon Moon Sen.

Sushma Swaraj asks Indian nationals to leave Tripoli over violence in Libya

Apr 20, 2019, at 01:15 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked all Indian nationals to leave Tripoli as the violence in Libya escalated.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi denies sexual harassment allegations, says 'judiciary under threat'

Apr 20, 2019, at 01:01 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has denied sexual harassment allegations and said the judiciary is under threat, media reports said.

Bengal BJP urges PM Modi to contest from West Bengal

Apr 20, 2019, at 12:44 pm

Buniadpur, Apr 20 (IBNS): The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contest the Lok Sabha polls from a seat in the eastern state.

Political campaign reaches final stage in two Marathwada constituencies

Apr 20, 2019, at 12:35 pm

Aurangabad, Apr 20 (UNI) With just three days remaining for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, campaigning in Aurangabad and Jalna has reached its final stage as top political party leaders have finished addressing major rallies at various locations in these constituencies.

Poll battle shifts to Anantnag, 18 candidates in fray

Apr 20, 2019, at 12:30 pm

Anantnag, Apr 20 (UNI) The poll battle has now shifted to Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency, spread over four south Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama, where 13.93 lakh voters will decide the fate of 18 candidates in three phases -- April 23, April 29 and May 6.

'Speed breaker Didi' can't sleep after two phases of polls: Narendra Modi in Mamata's turf

Apr 20, 2019, at 12:14 pm

Buniadpur, Apr 20 (IBNS): Escalating voice against his rival Trinamool Congress at its bastion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s success in the Lok Sabha polls saying West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee can't sleep after the first two phases of elections.

Militant killed in Sopore encounter

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:52 am

Baramulla, Apr 20 (UNI) A militant was killed in an encounter which ensued after a security force patrol party was attacked in Sopore in this north Kashmir district late Friday night, official sources said on Saturday.

Delhi court orders enquiry after Tihar inmate branded with ‘Om’ symbol

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:50 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) A Delhi Court has ordered an enquiry after a minority 'undertrial' inmate was branded with an "Om" symbol allegedly by a Tihar jail superintendent.

BJP wave sweeping Bengal and something major going to happen : Modi

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:43 am

Buniadpur, Apr 20 (UNI) Launching a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said a massive BJP wave has been sweeping Bengal and the country is saying something major is going to happen in the state.

Formed alliance with BJP for development of Marathwada: Thackrey

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:40 am

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Apr 20 (UNI) Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said that the Sena formed alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for development of Marathwada and Maharashtra.

'We are being seen as an option to Cong, BJP': Elvis Gomes

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:37 am

Margao, Apr 20 (UNI) Aam Adami Party (AAP) Goa Convenor and party's candidate for Lok Sabha election in South Goa constituency Elvis Gomes has claimed that people are fed up with Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party and looking at AAP as a third option.

392 candidates contesting Lok Sabha Phase 3 election have assets worth Rs 1 crore and more

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:34 am

Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has stated that there are 392 candidates - about 25 per cent- contesting the Lok Sabha Phase three election on April 23, who have assets worth Rs one crore and more.

340 out of 1594 candidates contesting Lok Sabha Phase 3 election have criminal cases

Apr 20, 2019, at 11:31 am

Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has stated that at least 340 candidates out of 1594 candidates - about 21 per cent - contesting the Lok Sabha Phase 3 election on April 23, have criminal cases against them.

Jammu and Kashmir highway reopens, traffic resumes after 72 hours

Apr 20, 2019, at 10:53 am

Srinagar, Apr 20 (UNI): Traffic was resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for about 72 hours due to landslides and shooting stones on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country.

Howrah-New Delhi Poorva express derails near Kanpur, 13 injured

Apr 20, 2019, at 10:42 am

Kanpur, Apr 20 (UNI): Around 13 passengers were injured when a New Delhi bound Poorva express derailed near Rooma railway station on Prayagraj-Kanpur-Delhi grand chord section of North Central railway on late Friday night.