Jun 24, 2020, at 11:55 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The pandemic Novel Coronavirus on Wednesday claimed the life of ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Tamonash Ghosh in West Bengal on a day Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called an all-party meeting on the contagion. He was 60.
Mamata to hold all-party meeting over Covid-19 situation in Bengal today
Jun 24, 2020, at 11:05 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Wednesday hold an all-party meeting over the Novel Coronavirus situation in her state.
TMC MLA Tamonash Ghosh, who tested COVID-19 positive, dies
Jun 24, 2020, at 09:29 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool MLA Tamonash Ghosh, who had tested positive for COVID-19 last month, died on Tuesday.
NIA files chargesheet in ISIS Chennai case against 12
Jun 24, 2020, at 09:18 am
New Delhi/Chennai/UNI: The Central terror probing agency NIA on Tuesday filed charge sheet against 12 accused in the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (ISIS) Chennai case for fraudulent procurement and activation of SIM cards, which were used by the ISIS terrorists for their activities in India.
Pakistan demands 50 pc reduction in strength of India's diplomatic mission
Jun 24, 2020, at 08:57 am
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistani Foreign Ministry has condemned the Indian authorities' decision to reduce the number of Pakistani diplomats in New Delhi by 50 percent and demanded to halve the number of employees of the Indian High Commission in response.
Maharashtra: Youth arrested for raping, killing young womanÂ
Jun 24, 2020, at 08:50 am
Nanded/UNI: The Markhel police arrested an accused of allegedly committing rape and killing an 18 years girl in Degloor tehsil of the district at late in the evening on Monday.
Rabri loses status of Leader of Opposition in Upper House of Bihar
Jun 24, 2020, at 02:11 am
Patna/UNI: Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi lost her status of Leader of the Opposition in the state legislative council after five MLCs deserted RJD and joined JD(U) today, leaving RJD with only three members in the upper house.
Defence Ministry rejects Chinese media claims that Rajnath and counterpart might meet in Moscow
Jun 24, 2020, at 01:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence minister Rajnath Singh will not meet his Chinese counterpart in Moscow, who is also attending the Victory Day celebrations in the capital city of Russia, soon after Global Times, the Chinese mouthpiece reported that such a meeting could take place.
India explores bilateral agreements for repatriation flights after US restriction
Jun 24, 2020, at 12:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After the US imposed restrictions on Air India's special repatriation flights alleging "unfair and discriminatory practices", the government has said it is looking at the requests made by US and other countries to operate these flights, an NDTV report said.
Jun 23, 2020, at 11:15 pm
Tel Aviv: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship of China's imperialistic and expansionist agenda under its Belt and Road Initiative, will soon be turning into a “trillion dollar blunder", experts believe.
Chinese commanding officer among several killed along LAC during Galwan Valley clash: Reports
Jun 23, 2020, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi: A commanding officer (CO) of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) unit was killed during the border standoff with Indian soldiers in Galwan Valley last week, media reports said.
Galwan Valley episode: China ordered attack on Indian troops, says US intel
Jun 23, 2020, at 10:41 pm
Washington/Beijing: A top Chinese general had authorized his forces to attack Indian troops in the Galwan River valley which further escalated tension between the neighbouring nations, according to a U.S. intelligence assessment.
Govt seeks details of Patanjali's COVID-19 remedy claim, halts it from advertising now
Jun 23, 2020, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Ayush on Tuesday asked yoga guru Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved Ltd to provide details of the Ayurvedic medicine 'Coronil', which it has developed for the treatment of COVID-19, and to stop publicising or advertising the drug until the claims are duly examined.
Arvind Kejriwal demands army deployment at Covid centre, Amit Shah assures 'work in full swing'
Jun 23, 2020, at 08:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has asked the Centre to deploy doctors and health staff from the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at the upcoming 10,000-bed coronavirus facility in the national capital.
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Rath Yatra in Puri takes place without pilgrims and devotees
Jun 23, 2020, at 08:04 pm
Puri/UNI: This year the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in this pilgrim town was a unique one in many ways.
China could set up border outposts in encroached territories of Nepal: Report
Jun 23, 2020, at 07:42 pm
Kathmandu/IBNS: A report by Nepal’s agriculture department has alerted the encroachment of its territories by China with rivers changing their course following massive road construction activities in Tibet Autonomous Region, a Hindustan Times report said.
India seeks 50% reduction in Pakistan High Commission strength
Jun 23, 2020, at 05:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Charge d’ Affaires of Pakistan was summoned today to the Ministry of External Affairs and informed that India had repeatedly expressed concern about the activities of officials of his High Commission.
JeM again planning to carry IED attacks in Kashmir: DGP
Jun 23, 2020, at 04:37 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Asserting that Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was again planning to carry Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks on security forces in Kashmir, J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Tuesday said that forces are fully alert to tackle any eventuality.
Respecting international law will help in building durable world order: EAM S Jaishankar at RIC meet
Jun 23, 2020, at 04:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Respecting international law, recognizing the legitimate interests of partners, supporting multilateralism and promoting common good are the only way of building a durable world order, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.
Pregnant Delhi riot-accused Safoora Zargar gets bail after govt agrees on 'humanitarian grounds'
Jun 23, 2020, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to student activist Safoora Zargar who is accused of conspiring a riot in the national capital in Feb 2020, media reports said.
How does Donald Trump's suspension of H-1B visa impact India?
Jun 23, 2020, at 02:56 pm
Washington/IBNS: Seizing the Covid-19 situation worldwide, US President Donald Trump, who will be facing the elections later this year, once again pitched in "America First" policy by extending the 60-day ban on immigration and non-immigration working visas till the end of 2020.
India, China mutually agree to pull back troops from Galwan valley
Jun 23, 2020, at 02:12 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India and China have mutually agreed to disengage from all friction points in Galwan Valley, government sources said here on Tuesday.
US restricts India's special flights citing 'unfair and discriminatory practices'
Jun 23, 2020, at 01:49 pm
Washington/New Delhi/IBNS: The United States on Monday restricted all special flights from India meant for repatriation of its citizens citing "unfair and discriminatory practices."
Assam BJP MLA Krishnendu Paul tests positive for Covid-19
Jun 23, 2020, at 11:52 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam BJP MLA from Patharkandi assembly constituency of Karimganj district, Krishnendu Paul, tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.
No water to cultivate paddy: Assam farmers stage protest, blockade road
Jun 23, 2020, at 11:26 am
Guwahati/IBNS: At a time when many people are facing hardships due to flood situation in several districts of Assam, thousands of farmers in Baksa district along Indo-Bhutan border are now struggling to collect water for cultivation in their paddy fields.
Corp Commander-level talks end after 11 hours of marathon meeting
Jun 23, 2020, at 10:05 am
New Delhi/UNI: The military talks between India and China at the Corps Commander-level ended on Monday, after around 11 hours of marathon meeting, to resolve the border stand-off in Eastern Ladakh.
Jun 23, 2020, at 09:54 am
New York/IBNS: India origin Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday expressed his disappointment over President Donald Trump administration's decision to suspend work visas till the end of 2020.
Pulwama gunfight: 2 militants, CRPF trooper killed
Jun 23, 2020, at 08:53 am
Pulwama: Two terrorists were killed during an encounter with security forces in Bandzoo area of south Kashmir's Pulwama region on Tuesday, officials said.
India 'strongly' condemns Sikh leader's abduction in Afghanistan
Jun 23, 2020, at 12:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Monday strongly condemned the abduction of Sikh community leader Nedan Singh in Paktia of Afghanistan by terrorists.
COVID-19 cases in West Bengal cross 14,000-mark, discharge rate reaches 60.50 per cent
Jun 22, 2020, at 11:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With 413 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in West Bengal has mounted to 14358, including 5102 active ones, 569 deaths and 8687 discharges, officials said on Monday.