Cong demands apology from PM for comparing opposition to liquor, making fun of ‘NYAY’ scheme

Mar 28, 2019, at 03:06 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI): Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking the ‘SARAB’ swipe at the opposition alliance in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress on Thursday said that the PM should apologise for using such words and for making fun of the ‘NYAY’ (minimum income guarantee) scheme proposed by party president Rahul Gandhi.

Pakistan 'willing to allow visits' to Balakot locations

Mar 28, 2019, at 03:04 pm

New Delhi/Islamabad, Mar 28 (UNI): Pakistan has said Islamabad is "willing to allow visits" on request to the locations in and around Balakot where India has claimed to have destroyed terror camps.

New Boeing software for 737 MAX jets to address safety concerns

Mar 28, 2019, at 02:27 pm

San Francisco, Mar 28 (Xinhua): US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company on Wednesday announced a software update designed to fix bugs in the flight control system of its 737 MAX jets that allegedly led to two deadly crashes in less than five months.

Modi calls SP-RLD-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh 'Sharab'

Mar 28, 2019, at 02:21 pm

Meerut, Mar 28 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his maiden election campaign in Uttar Pradesh presented a new narrative of the Mahagathbandhan of SP, RLD and BSP by terming them as 'Sharab' or liquor.

Wayanad Congress workers keep fingers crossed about Rahul

Mar 28, 2019, at 01:20 pm

Kozhikode, Mar 28 (UNI): The delay and certainty in the official announcement by the party high command on the recently-spread news of the All India Congress Committee president Rahul Gandhi's candidature in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala has dampened the spirit of the election campaigning in the constituency.

PM Modi made India a superpower: Yogi Adityanath

Mar 28, 2019, at 01:08 pm

Meerut, Mar 28 (UNI): Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has brought laurels to the country and that India had become a superpower in the world.

3 militants killed in gunfight with security forces, encounter on in Shopian, Kulgam

Mar 28, 2019, at 12:24 pm

Srinagar, Mar 28 (UNI): Three local militants were killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the south Kashmir district of Shopian in the early hours of Thursday, official sources said.

Amit Shah to address two rallies in Assam today

Mar 28, 2019, at 12:18 pm

Guwahati, Mar 28 (IBNS): BJP national president Amit Shah will visit Assam today and address two rallies.

No terror camps at 22 locations shared by India: Pakistan

Mar 28, 2019, at 12:10 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Pakistan has said no terror camps exist on the 22 locations where India had said they operated from in the Pulwama attack dossier, media reports said.

PM Modi to campaign in three states today

Mar 28, 2019, at 11:20 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the primary face of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Lok Sabha poll campaign, will address three rallies on Thursday.

Why did PM Modi addressed nation without EC permission? Mayawati questions over Mission Shakti

Mar 28, 2019, at 10:53 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Questioning over the announcement of Mission Shakti, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati asked why did Prime Minister Narendra Modi had addressed the nation without prior permission of the Election Commission (EC) during the poll season.

3 terrorists killed by security forces during Kulgam encounter

Mar 28, 2019, at 08:48 am

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS/UNI): At least three suspected terrorists were killed during an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Thursday.

Congress will win at least 20 seats in MP: Digvijaya Singh

Mar 27, 2019, at 11:32 pm

Bhopal, Mar 27 (UNI): Rajya Sabha Member and erstwhile Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh, who is the Congress’ Bhopal parliamentary constituency nominee, expressed confidence on Wednesday that the party would emerge victorious in at least 20 of the state’s 29 Lok Sabha voting areas.

LS polls: 45 nominations rejected for second phase in UP

Mar 27, 2019, at 11:24 pm

Lucknow, Mar 27 (UNI): As many as 45 nomination papers were rejected during scrutiny for the second phase of polling in eight Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

If Narendra Modi is Chowkidaar, common man is Thanedar: Tejaswi Yadav

Mar 27, 2019, at 11:10 pm

Nawada, Mar 27 (UNI/IBNS): Leader of the opposition in Bihar assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav on Wednesday took pot shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for projecting himself as Chowkidar saying if he is Chowkidaar, common man of the country is Thanedar and they would punish him by exercising their franchise in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Mission Shakti: ECI examines Modi's address as oppositions complain

Mar 27, 2019, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Wednesday said it is examining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's morning speech about the announcement of anti-satellite missile test, Mission Shakti.

High level security review meeting of three NE states held at Dinjan

Mar 27, 2019, at 09:59 pm

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a high level security review meeting of senior army officials along with representatives from civil administration and central armed Police Forces of Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh was held by the Operations Group at Dinjan in Assam's Tinsukia district on Wednesday.

Mumbai: Minor girl abducted from Ochira, main accused CPI activist's son, found

Mar 27, 2019, at 09:07 pm

Kollam, Mar 27 (IBNS): A minor girl, who was allegedly kidnapped from Ochira in Kerala's Kollam district and the person who abducted her have been found in Maharashtra, media reports said.

Uttar Pradesh: Two wanted criminals arrested in Gorakhpur

Mar 27, 2019, at 08:36 pm

Gorakhpur, Mar 27 (UNI) Local police have arrested two wanted criminals carrying reward of Rs 15,000 each on their heads, from Badhalganj area on Wednesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Stolen property worth lakhs recovered in Srinagar, 6 held

Mar 27, 2019, at 08:34 pm

Srinagar, Mar 27 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested six burglars involved in different cases and recovered stolen property worth lakhs of rupees in this summer capital.

Pakistan government shares its 'preliminary findings' on Pulwama Paper

Mar 27, 2019, at 08:19 pm

Islamabad, Mar 27 (UNI) Pakistan on Wednesday claimed to have 'shared' preliminary findings with the Government of India 'after examining' the Indian report on Pulwama incident.

India stands ready to work with everyone to find solutions to global challenges: Kovind

Mar 27, 2019, at 08:03 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the Indian community and Friends of India in Zagreb, Croatia, yesterday evening (March 26, 2019) at a Reception hosted by Arindam Bagchi, Ambassador of India to Croatia.

Punjab: Man ends life by consuming poisonous substance

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:57 pm

Guru Har Sahai , Mar 27 (UNI) A man on Wednesday committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance here near village Shrinh.

Seven year old girl sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:53 pm

Coimbatore, Mar 27 (UNI) A seven-year-old girl who was missing and found dead with injuries near her house at Pannimadai in the district was confirmed that she was sexually assaulted in post mortem report and police are yet to find the culprit.

Uttar Pradesh: Four illegal arms factories busted, six arrested

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:39 pm

Lucknow, Mar 27 (UNI) Four factories allegedly involved in making illegal arms were busted by the Uttar Pradesh police in Hapur, Kannauj, Barabaki and Etah district and six miscreants were arrested, police said here on Wednesday.

Priyanka Gandhi will contest in LS polls if Congress wants

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:38 pm

Lucknow, Mar 27 (IBNS): Congress leader and  AICC General secretary in-charge for Uttar Pradesh east Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said she is ready to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections if her party wants so.

Goa government to offer 'Shrandhanjali' to Parrikar on March 28

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:30 pm

Panaji, Mar 27 (UNI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that the State Government will offer 'Shrandhanjali' to former Chief Minister Late Manohar Parrikar on Thursday.

Police recovers arms-ammunition from a vehicle in Assam’s Biswanath district

Mar 27, 2019, at 07:27 pm

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS): Police have recovered one 303 rifle and ammunition from a vehicle during checking in Assam’s Biswanath district on Wednesday and arrested four persons in connection with it. 

Uttar Pradesh: Five drug peddlers arrested in Barabanki

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:53 pm

Barabanki, Mar 27 (UNI) Five smugglers hailing from a gang peddling drugs from various areas, were arrested and morphine worth two-and-half crore rupees recovered from their possession in this district on Wednesday.

Andhra Pradesh: Three pilgrims run over by speeding lorry

Mar 27, 2019, at 06:50 pm

Kurnool, Mar 27 (UNI) Three pilgrims were killed and four others were injured when speeding lorry run over them at Kappatralla village of the district on Wednesday.