UK announces new funding to deal with 'pro-Khalistan extremism
Aug 12, 2023, at 03:44 am
New Delhi: The British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced new funding amounting to 95,000 pounds (approximately Rs 1 crore) to bolster Britain's capacity in addressing "pro-Khalistan extremism".
Application moved in UP court to preserve Hindu symbols in Gyanvapi complex
Aug 12, 2023, at 03:15 am
Varanasi/IBNS/UNI: An application was moved in the Varanasi district court on Friday praying to preserve the Hindu signs and symbols in the Gyanvapi complex by sealing the entire premises without affecting the survey being done by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL on use of 'INDIA' acronym by Opposition parties
Aug 12, 2023, at 02:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to 26 political parties, by restraining them from using 'I.N.D.I.A.', as an acronym for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, which is the Opposition's alliance.
Centre overhauls criminal laws to include maximum punishment for mob lynching, rape of minors
Aug 12, 2023, at 02:48 am
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday amended the extant criminal laws that were framed during India’s colonial era to include maximum punishment for crimes like mob lynching and rape of minors and a new crime "endangering unity" instead of sedition.
Aug 12, 2023, at 02:34 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: A Delhi Court adjourned the hearing on the chargesheet against BJP MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to Aug 19 in the alleged sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.
Aug 12, 2023, at 01:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of Manipur violence, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday alleged that the former does not want to douse the fire in Manipur despite the fact that 'he has many tools at his disposal'.
Parliament: Both Houses adjourned sine die
Aug 12, 2023, at 12:10 am
New Delhi: Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on Friday with frequent disruptions, slogans and walk-outs marring the Monsoon session of the Parliament that began on July 20.
Aug 11, 2023, at 11:29 pm
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against 'unknown' persons on the basis of a complaint filed by the father of Jadavpur University student Swapnadip Kundu, who reportedly died after falling from the university's main hostel's balcony on Thursday.
Leave Niger as soon as possible: Government issues advisory to Indian citizens
Aug 11, 2023, at 11:22 pm
The Centre on Friday issued an advisory and asked Indian nationals to leave conflict-hit Niger 'as soon as possible'.
Lok Saba: Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduces three bills to reform criminal justice system
Aug 11, 2023, at 08:58 pm
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha intending to reform the criminal justice system by replacing age-old laws enacted during British rule.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at chemical godown in Bowbazar
Aug 11, 2023, at 06:15 pm
Kolkata/UNI: A fire broke out at a chemical godown of a multi-storey building in the congested residential area of Bowbazar in the central part of the city on Friday, even as the firefighting men engaged to douse the flames, official sources said.
Students from Punjab caught in Canada College’s Sudden admission cancellation
Aug 11, 2023, at 05:31 pm
In an unforeseen turn of events, Canada’s Northern College, Scarborough campus, has dealt a severe blow to the aspirations of a multitude of Indian students, particularly from Punjab, causing a wave of disappointment and uncertainty.
Sikh New York State Trooper barred from growing beard, Indian Embassy responds
Aug 11, 2023, at 05:25 pm
New York/IBNS: The Indian Embassy has come out with a response after a Sikh New York State Trooper was barred from growing a beard, media reports said.
Punjab Police, BSF bust Pakistan-linked drug smuggling ring
Aug 11, 2023, at 04:18 pm
The Punjab Police have successfully disrupted a cross-border drug smuggling operation originating from Pakistan.
Elizabeth Lee takes charge as American Center Director in Kolkata
Aug 11, 2023, at 04:07 pm
Elizabeth Lee assumed the position of the Director of the American Center Kolkata, and the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) of the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata, on Wednesday.
Narendra Modi-led NDA government defeats no-confidence motion in a voice vote
Aug 11, 2023, at 03:33 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government has defeated a no-confidence motion, brought by the Opposition, in a voice vote, following a three-day debate in the Parliament.
Tripura police bust fraud document makers: 4 Bangladeshis, 5 Indians arrested
Aug 11, 2023, at 02:36 pm
Agartala: Tripura Police on Thursday busted a big racket of illegal immigrants and fraud document makers and arrested four Bangladeshis and five Indians from Agartala.
Srinagar district clinches top spot in Jal Jeevan Survekshan 2023's "Front Runners" category
Aug 11, 2023, at 08:58 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Srinagar district has secured the coveted top position in the "Front Runners" category of the esteemed Jal Jeevan Survekshan 2023.
'What about your MP?' Mahua Moitra slams Smriti Irani over 'flying kiss' row
Aug 11, 2023, at 06:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra Thursday attacked Union Minister Smriti Irani for speaking at length "about some flying kiss" but not uttering a word when a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP was accused of sexual harassment by wrestlers.
'They don't have patience,' PM Modi says as Opposition walks out during speech in Lok Sabha
Aug 11, 2023, at 05:12 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As the opposition staged a walkout during Narendra Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha Thursday to protest against his “obstinate refusal” to address the reasons behind the no-confidence motion, the Prime Minister said they (opposition MPs) "don't have patience."
Media to face action for wrong reporting of Gyanvapi survey: Varanasi court
Aug 11, 2023, at 03:50 am
Varanasi/IBNS/UNI: The Varanasi district court Thursday said that necessary legal action will be taken against the media if they wrongly publishes any news regarding the survey of the Gyanvapi complex while directing the agency, the plaintiffs, and the defendants not to share any information about the exercise.
PM Modi assures justice to Manipur women; blames Congress for ignoring Northeast during its rule
Aug 11, 2023, at 03:05 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Opposition, alleging that it only wanted to "play politics" on Manipur violence despite Home Minister Amit Shah's detailed explanation of the state of affairs in the northeastern state.
Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha over 'misconduct'
Aug 11, 2023, at 03:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress's leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, was on Thursday suspended from the house for allegedly attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and disturbing the ministers.
Release of 11 convicts might pose a danger to Bilkis Bano's life: Mahua Moitra
Aug 11, 2023, at 01:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday, while opposing the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case, said that release of these convicts might pose a danger to her life and it is a crime against humanity.
Thankful to the Opposition for the no-confidence motion: PM Modi in Parliament
Aug 11, 2023, at 01:34 am
New Delhi: Speaking in response to the no-confidence motion in the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a dig at the Opposition, saying that the no-confidence motion is lucky for the NDA.
Aug 10, 2023, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday hit out at the previously ruled Central governments, saying that they had made promises only, but the present government headed by Narendra Modi have delivered on all the promises.
PM Modi elucidates significance of handloom on National Handloom Day
Aug 10, 2023, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: National Handloom Day, observed annually on August 7, holds a profound and revered place within India's historical tapestry and cultural ethos. This cherished event stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of artisans who have diligently preserved and passed down indigenous weaving traditions through the annals of time.
Parliament: PM Modi's reply to no-trust motion today
Aug 10, 2023, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday reply to the no-trust motion brought by the Opposition in Parliament, media reports said.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at dressing room of Eden Gardens
Aug 10, 2023, at 06:18 pm
Kolkata/UNI: A fire broke out at the dressing room of Eden Gardens, damaging false ceilings and some furniture on Wednesday night, official sources said on Thursday.
Kashmir: LeT modules busted, six militant associates arrested
Aug 10, 2023, at 05:28 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Security forces busted two modules of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) by arresting six militant associates of the group in Kashmir, police said on Thursday.