Violence hits Panchayat polls in West Bengal, 12 die
Jul 08, 2023, at 10:03 pm
Kolkata: Violence rocked West Bengal during the single phase three-tier Panchayat polling as 12 people, who were owing allegiance to both the ruling Trinamool Congress and Opposition, lost their lives in different parts of the state on Saturday.
Rajnath Singh to visit Malaysia to further cement defence ties, enhanced strategic partnership
Jul 08, 2023, at 08:39 pm
New Delhi: Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Malaysia on July 10-11, 2023, with focus on further consolidating bilateral defence cooperation and Enhanced Strategic Partnership.
Jammu and Kashmir: Youth held for issuing online rape threats to girls, say police
Jul 08, 2023, at 08:33 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a youth for allegedly stalking and issuing online rape threats to girls, Police said on Saturday.
Indian soldiers to march in Paris again after 107 years; glorious return for Punjab regiment
Jul 08, 2023, at 08:30 pm
In a remarkable turn of events, soldiers from the Punjab Regiment are set to march in Paris, marking a historic moment after 107 years. This significant event, reminiscent of the past, highlights the enduring ties between India and France.
Ajit Pawar and his supporters should come back to Sharad Pawar: NCP leader Jitendra Awhad
Jul 08, 2023, at 08:23 pm
Mumbai/UNI: NCP Sharad Pawar group leader Jitendra Awhad on Saturday has made an emotional appeal that Ajit Pawar and all the legislators should come back to their original fold.
BJP is going to trounce BRS and Congress in Telangana polls: Modi
Jul 08, 2023, at 08:20 pm
Hanumkonda/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence that the BJP will trounce the ruling BRS and Congress in the upcoming Assembly election in Telangana.
PM Modi lays foundation stone for several Infra projects in Telangana
Jul 08, 2023, at 06:21 pm
Hanamkonda/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for several infrastructure development projects in Telangana worth around Rs. 6,100 crore.
Bengal panchayat polls: Guv dissatisfied with prevailing law and order situation
Jul 08, 2023, at 06:11 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose expressed grave concern on Saturday at the prevailing law and order situation during the Panchayat polling in the state.
Violence mars Bengal panchayat polls in absence of central forces in most booths
Jul 08, 2023, at 06:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In almost a continuation of what was witnessed before the polls over the last one month, clashes and violence marred the key West Bengal three-tier panchayat elections, which will be a litmus test for all parties ahead of the 2024 General Elections, being held on Saturday.
Bengal panchayat poll: Three party workers killed during polling, claims TMC
Jul 08, 2023, at 04:26 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Saturday alleged that three of its workers were murdered and two left wounded from gunshots in Domkol during the polling for the three-tier Panchayat election.
Bengal: Panchayat polling begins under massive security blanket
Jul 08, 2023, at 04:17 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Amidst an atmosphere of palpable tension following unbridled pre-poll violence, polling for the three-tier single-phase Panchayat election began at 7 am on Saturday.
Lavender cultivation revolutionizes agricultural practices in Pulwama, empowering local community
Jul 08, 2023, at 08:21 am
The CSIR Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, based in Bonera, is spearheading the promotion and expansion of lavender cultivation in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.
Jul 08, 2023, at 07:07 am
A langar (community kitchen) has been arranged for the pilgrims undertaking the sacred Amarnath Yatra at Battal Ballian, Industries Estate, in the Udhampur district. The National Human Rights and Social Justice Council of India, in collaboration with the local Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh communities, has taken up the initiative to provide free food and a resting place for the pilgrims throughout the duration of the Yatra.
Jul 08, 2023, at 06:36 am
Indian Railways has transformed train journeys across the country with the introduction of Vistadome coaches. These innovative coaches, featuring expansive glass windows and roofs, offer passengers an immersive 360-degree view of the picturesque landscapes, revolutionizing the travel experience.
Ten political parties including Congress, AAP call for restoration of peace in violence-hit Manipur
Jul 08, 2023, at 05:10 am
Imphal/IBNS/UNI: A Peace Convention was organised by ten political parties on Friday appealing to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.
'True benefit of democracy reached right people in BJP govt': PM Modi in Varanasi
Jul 08, 2023, at 05:01 am
Varanasi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government started the new tradition of 'direct benefit and direct feedback and the true benefit of democracy has reached the right people in real terms after so many years of independence, otherwise interest of only select few were served in the past.
ED attaches former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s assets in liquor case
Jul 08, 2023, at 04:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached the assets worth Rs 52. 24 crores belonging to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in a case related to the alleged Delhi liquor scam.
Bengal gears up for Panchayat poll tomorrow under massive security blanket
Jul 08, 2023, at 03:16 am
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: Amidst an atmosphere of palpable tension following unbridled pre-poll violence, West Bengal is gearing up for the three-tier Panchayat poll with single-phase voting on Saturday.
CBI arrests three Indian Railways' employees over Odisha train tragedy
Jul 08, 2023, at 01:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday arrested three employees of the Indian Railways in connection with the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore last month that killed more than 293 people and left over 1,000 injured.
Kangra: Student commits suicide by hanging
Jul 07, 2023, at 11:42 pm
Kangra:A Plus II student resident of Gaggal committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan of his room on Thursday evening, police said here on Friday.
Tripura: Rs 611.3 Cr deficit budget tabled in state assembly
Jul 07, 2023, at 11:27 pm
Agartala/UNI: Amid ruckus and continuous protest by the opposition, Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singharoy on Friday tabled a budget of Rs 27654.4 crore with a deficit of Rs 611.3 crore for the 2023–24 financial year.
Congress to explore all legal options in Rahul Gandhi's defamation case
Jul 07, 2023, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Friday said it will study the Gujarat High Court verdict on party leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a defamation case, and will explore all available legal options.
BJP welcomes Gujarat High Court's decision over Rahul Gandhi's defamation case
Jul 07, 2023, at 11:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday welcomed the Gujarat High Court's decision to reject Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea to stay his conviction in a defamation case and said the remark made by Rahul Gandhi against PM Modi's surname is "grossly objectionable".
Sexual harassment case: Court summons WFI Prez Brij Bhushan
Jul 07, 2023, at 10:53 pm
New Delhi: A Delhi Court, after taking cognizance of the chargesheet in the alleged sexual harassment case filed against BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has issued summons for his appearance on July 18.
India urges UK to deport or prosecute Khalistani extremists threatening Indian diplomats
Jul 07, 2023, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi: India on Friday urged the UK Government to take strong public action against Khalistani extremists threatening officers of the Indian High Commission, such as deportation or legal prosecution.
2nd Naga Regiment commemorates 25th anniversary of Kargil War victory with bike expedition
Jul 07, 2023, at 09:16 pm
In remembrance of the fallen brave Naga heroes and to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kargil war victory in 1999, the 2nd Naga Regiment organized a remarkable "Kargil Victory Ride" bike expedition.
UP woman beaten to death by husband in Bahraich
Jul 07, 2023, at 09:12 pm
Bahraich: A 24-year-old woman was beaten to death by her husband in an inebriated state over a petty issue in the Baundi area of Bahraich district here in Uttar Pradesh, police said here on Friday.
Development is single mantra against Naxalism: PM Modi
Jul 07, 2023, at 07:33 pm
Raipur/UNI: Emphasising the unimpeachable fact that development comprises the sole antidote to the scourge of Left-wing extremism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi averred on Friday that facilities are now available even in rural areas where violence and anarchy once ruled the roost.
Fire engulfs Falaknuma train coaches in Telangana, no casualty
Jul 07, 2023, at 07:19 pm
Yadadri Bhuvanagiri: A fire broke out in two coaches of Falaknuma train No. 12703, which was travelling from Howrah to Secunderabad in this district on Friday.
Now is the perfect time for India and U.S. to invest in future: Ambassador Eric Garcetti
Jul 07, 2023, at 07:07 pm
U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti, who was visiting Kolkata, on Thursday said the time is perfect for India and the US to start investing in the future.