BSP will balance power at the Centre post Lok Sabha election: Mayawati
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:49 pm
Mysuru, Apr 10 (UNI): BSP supremo Mayawati attacked the BJP and the opposition Congress, alleging both parties failed to address the problems of the weaker sections in the country and her party will be aiming for balance power when formation of the next government at the centre comes to a question.
Court sends JKLF chief Yasin Malik to NIA custody till April 22 in terror funding case
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI): Special Judge Rakesh Syal on Wednesday ordered to JKLF chief Yasin Malik to be sent to NIA custody in connection with a case related to funding of separatists and terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir.
Supreme Court denies bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad, one of the convicts in the infamous fodder scam, after noting that there is no merit in his petition.
Lok Sabha Polls: Election Commission bans exit poll
Apr 10, 2019, at 06:31 pm
Chandigarh, Apr 10 (UNI) The Election Commission on Wednesday banned exit polls between April 11 and May 19 in view of the general election that begins on Thursday.
INS Shikra hosts Naval Investiture Ceremony
Apr 10, 2019, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): The Naval Investiture Ceremony for 2019 was held at the naval helicopter base INS Shikra of Western Naval Command (WNC), Mumbai on 10 Apr 19.
Rahul Gandhi committed contempt of court by his comments on Rafale: BJP
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:50 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) The BJP on Wednesday said the Congress president Rahul Gandhi has committed a contempt of court by attributing words on the Rafale row as per the ruling of the Supreme Court which the apex court has not said.
Uttar Pradesh: One killed, 17 injured as vehicle overturns in UP's Pratapgarh
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:46 pm
Pratapgarh, Apr 10 (UNI) One person was killed and 17 others injured when a Magic vehicle turned turtle in the Lalganj area in this district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Nalgonda, Apr 10 (UNI) A 20-year-old woman was murdered by unidentified persons at Pollepally village of Chandampet Mandal in this district on Tuesday midnight.
Lok Sabha Poll 2019: After PM Modi biopic, now NaMo TV may face ECI similar restriction
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): As the country is gearing for voting for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls, NaMo TV, a channel promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections that begin on Thursday, might face similar restrictions that have been applied by the Election Commission on the release of a biopic based on the PM, NDTV reported.
Lok Sabha Polls: Gurjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla, son Vijay join BJP
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) Prominent Gurjar community leader in Rajasthan Kirori Singh Bainsla and his son Vijay Bainsla on Wednesday joined BJP in the presence of Union Minister Prakash Javadekar at party headquarters here.
Puducherry: Two held for robbing women
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:38 pm
Puducherry, Apr 10 (UNI) Police on Tuesday night arrested two persons who were members of a gang for robbing women.
Gaya: Police recover two IEDs a day before poll
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:28 pm
Gaya, Apr 10 (UNI) A day ahead of first phase of Lok Sabha election, a joint team of CRPF`s Cobra battalion and district police recovered two IEDs and a country bomb near Chhakarbanda Middle School under Dumaria block area in the naxal dominated Gaya district today.
Bihar: Body of property dealer found
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:23 pm
Patna, Apr 10 (UNI) Police recovered the body of a property dealer near Kishanpur village under Bihta police station area in Patna district today.
IPL betting case: Kingpin among several held by UP STF
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:20 pm
Lucknow, Apr 10 (UNI) In continuing crackdown against illegal online betting in Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, a Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh police arrested several bookies from various districts, STF sources said on Wednesday.
Legitimate action against corruption is no vendetta, says Arun Jaitley
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) Amid high profile controversy after cash and other materials were recovered in Bhopal, Union Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday asserted that the claim of vendetta can never be any legitimate defence in corruption.
Jharkhand: Man killed, woman serious as truck hits bike in Dumka
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Dumka, Apr 10 (UNI) A person lost his life while a woman sustained serious injuries as a bike on which they were travelling was hit by a speeding truck on the Dumka-Bhagalpur main road under Hansdiha Police Station area of this district.
Congress welcomes EC decision to stall release of PM Narendra Modi biopic
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the order of the election commission to stall the release of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was slated to hit cinema screens on Thursday.
Amethi is a holy land for us: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:57 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) Describing Amethi as the 'karma bhoomi' for her father Rajiv Gandhi, Congress leader and AICC General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh east Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said it was a 'holy land' for the members of her family.
Life hit in Kashmir again due to highway ban
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:56 pm
Srinagar, Apr 10 (UNI) Normal life was again affected in the valley on Wednesday, due to suspension of civilian traffic on the Jammu-Kashmir National Highway, to allow free and secure movement of security force convoy, paralysing movement of people, who were undertaking journey on the road.
Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh due to 'wrong' policies of BJP: Akhilesh Yadav
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:54 pm
Etah, Apr 10(UNI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav here on Wednesday blamed the ‘wrong’ policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in the Centre for the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh which claimed life of a legislator and four security personnel.
RJD leaders Mangni Lal Mandal, Rambadan resign
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:48 pm
Patna, Apr 10 (UNI) National vice president of RJD Mangni Lal Mandal and another senior leader Rambadan Rai today resigned from the party alleging that RJD had not given due importance to Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) in distribution of tickets for Lok Sabha elections in Bihar.
BJP conspiring to block the Kalia scheme: Naveen Patnaik
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:46 pm
Sundergarh, Apr 10 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik today alleged that BJP is conspiring to stop the KALIA scheme, launched by the state government for the benefit of the farmers.
Every vote for CPI(M)-Congress, is a vote wasted' : Mamata Banerjee tells in Chopra
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Chopra, Apr 10 (UNI) Chief Minister and Trinamool Chairperson Mamata Banerjee today categorically said, '' Every vote for CPI(M)-Congress, is a vote wasted. ''
One killed, three injured in helicopter crash in NW Iran
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:42 pm
Tehran, Apr 10 (Xinhua/UNI) At least one was killed and three others were injured in a police helicopter crash in West Azarbaijan province in northwest of Iran on Wednesday, the aerospace commander of Iran's police told semi-official Fars News Agency.
Kanpur: Two killed, seven hurt in Ordnance factory explosion
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:38 pm
Kanpur, Apr 10 (UNI) Two workers were killed and seven sustained injuries when a nitrogen cylinder exploded during arms testing at an Ordnance factory at Amrapur area of the district, official sources said on Wednesday.
Now, 907 artistes bat for return of Narendra Modi government after elections
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:33 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) Clear divisions surfaced among artistes with a new group including Pandit Jasraj, Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan and Sculptor Ram Sutar strongly favouring continuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the general elections.
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:31 pm
Kalaburagi, Apr 10 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Mallikarjuna Kharge today asked the people to choose whether they want Democracy or Autocracy in the General Election to Lok Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi dares Modi to debate on corruption
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:26 pm
Amethi, Apr 10 (UNI) Congress president Rahul Gandhi, in the backdrop of the Supreme Court's Wednesday ruling on "PM Narendra Modi" biopic, has thrown an “open book” challenge to Mr Modi inviting him for a debate on corruption.
Lok Sabha Elections: Polling parties leave for booths
Apr 10, 2019, at 03:46 pm
Guwahati, Apr 10 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday dispatched polling parties to their respective polling booths and beefed up security in the areas of five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam which will go to election in the first phase on Apr 11.
ECI bans screening of PM Narendra Modi biopic till end of polls
Apr 10, 2019, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): In a major development, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday banned display of biopics on political leaders that could alter the level-playing field during the elections and hence this would now prevent makers of biopic on PM Narendra Modi from releasing the movie on Thursday.