CBI court convicts Kerala priest, nun in 1992 Sister Abhaya murder case
Dec 22, 2020, at 10:44 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Nearly three decades after the murder of 21-year-old nun Sister Abhaya, a CBI court in Thiruvananthapuram pronounced a catholic priest and a nun guilty on Tuesday.
BJP finally makes inroad in Kashmir, wins 3 DDC seats so far
Dec 22, 2020, at 09:43 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), the party which was seen as untouchable until recently, has finally made inroads in the Kashmir valley, winning three District Development Council (DDC) seats.
All must come together for promoting, preserving Dogri: J&K LG Sinha
Dec 22, 2020, at 09:39 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that every stakeholder must come together for the promotion and preservation of Dogri linguistic heritage.
Need for vigilance against propaganda, keep differences aside for nation's development: PM Modi
Dec 22, 2020, at 08:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed on the need for vigilance against propaganda keeping differences aside and said the development of the nation and society should not be seen from a political angle.
NIA detains Al-Qaeda suspect from West Bengal's Murshidabad
Dec 22, 2020, at 08:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained a suspected Al-Qaeda operative from Jalangi in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, reports said on Tuesday.
Kashmir: Two LeT militants surrender during encounter
Dec 22, 2020, at 06:10 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Two militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants on Tuesday surrendered during an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, a police spokesman said this morning.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch as counting for Kashmir DDC polls begin
Dec 22, 2020, at 06:06 pm
Jammu/UNI: As counting began for the eight-phase District Development Council elections, Pakistan on Tuesday morning yet again violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Gupkar Alliance takes thin lead over BJP as results of Kashmir local polls coming out
Dec 22, 2020, at 05:16 pm
Jammu/IBNS: The Gupkar Alliance formed by two regional parties took a thin lead over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the results of the Jammu and Kashmir local polls are coming out.
US President Donald Trump presents PM Modi with 'Legion of Merit'
Dec 22, 2020, at 04:36 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Monday presented Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the country's top honour 'Legion of Merit' for his leadership in elevating the strategic partnership of the two countries.
Webinar on India - Nepal Defence Cooperation Expo held
Dec 22, 2020, at 02:59 pm
New Delhi: A webinar and expo between India and Nepal were held on Monday.
Noida International Airport likely to be operational in next three years
Dec 22, 2020, at 06:12 am
Noida/IBNS: The Noida International Greenfield Airport better known as Jewar airport is expected to become operational by December 2023 or January 2024 as the development work of the airport is progressing as scheduled, said media reports.
Amid clash with Centre, Mamata Banerjee speaks to NCP chief Sharad Pawar
Dec 22, 2020, at 04:42 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid clash with the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar spoke on Monday to discuss what they called the Centre's attempts to misuse its powers to destabilize opposition-ruled state governments, a senior Maharashtra leader told media.
Dec 22, 2020, at 04:18 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra on Monday imposed night curfew from 11 pm to 6 am till January 5 and announced a new set of quarantine rules for passengers arriving from Europe and Middle East after a new strain of coronavirus, which is found to be far more infectious than the previous strains, emerged in UK and forced several countries, including India, to temporarily stop flights to and from that country.
NIA arrests 17 more accused in Bengaluru riot case
Dec 22, 2020, at 02:33 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested 17 leader-activists of Popular Front of India (PFI)'s political outfit, Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), for their alleged involvement with the Bengaluru riots that took place on Aug 11 at multiple locations under DJ Halli and KG Halli police stations limits in the Karnataka capital, officials said.
63 insurgents of four militant groups surrender in Guwahati
Dec 22, 2020, at 01:52 am
Guwahati/IBNS: A total of 63 insurgents of four different militant groups of the state on Monday laid down their arms and returned to the mainstream.
Mamata Banerjee writes to Union Agriculture Minister over transfer of funds for farmers
Dec 22, 2020, at 01:31 am
Kolkata/UNI: A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah came down heavily on the West Bengal Government for "impeding" Centre's schemes, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dashed off a letter to Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday.
Dec 22, 2020, at 01:19 am
Bengaluru/UNI: Following the new virus found in the United Kingdom and on the instructions of the Union Government, Karnataka Minister for Health Dr K Sudhakar on Monday said that the state government has made it mandatory for foreigners to undergo COVID test and quarantine from Tuesday onwards.
Narendra Modi stresses on need to enhance bilateral ties with Vietnam
Dec 22, 2020, at 12:38 am
New Delhi/UNI: Calling Vietnam 'an important pillar of India's 'Act East Policy', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed on the need to improve bilateral ties between the two countries.
Narendra Modi's policies have won hearts of Kashmiris: Shahnawaz
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:28 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Asserting that the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have won the hearts of Kashmiri people, BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday said his party will win many seats in the valley in recently concluded District Development Council (DDC) elections.
J&K: Arrangements for counting of ballots finalised in Rajouri
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:14 pm
Srinagar: The arrangements for counting of ballots polled for the District Development Council elections 2020 were today finalised here at a meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sher Singh.
J&K: DPEO Doda briefs DDC contestants about counting process
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:12 pm
Srinagar: After the smooth conduct of the maiden DDC elections in the district, the District Panchayat Election Officer Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode today convened a meeting of the contesting candidates and briefed them about the counting process.
J&K: LG Sinha addresses valedictory session of IGNCA
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:03 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed the valedictory session of Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Deshkal Society on 3rd Edition of Bodh Gaya Global Dialogue on “Sustainable Development, Heritage and Enlightenment” through virtual mode here at Raj Bhavan.
J&K govt sets target to complete 1300 languishing projects in 2020-21
Dec 21, 2020, at 10:57 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration has set up an ambitious target to complete 1300 languishing projects by the end of this financial year, and has issued directives to the administrative secretaries to ramp up the pace of work.
Conduct of DDC polls in J&K a milestone: LG Sinha
Dec 21, 2020, at 10:44 pm
Srinagar: Stating that the voting percentage was much higher in the District Development Council (DDC) elections in comparison to Parliamentary elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today expressed his gratitude towards the State Election Authority, political parties, voters and security forces for conclusion of elections.
PM Narendra Modi condoles demise of Motilal Vora
Dec 21, 2020, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing away of veteran Congress leader Motilal Vora who passed away here at the age of 93.
COVID-19: India temporarily suspends flights from UK till Dec 31 over new virus strain fear
Dec 21, 2020, at 08:59 pm
New Delhi: India is temporarily suspending air travel to and from the United Kingdom starting Tuesday, following the discovery of a new coronavirus strain in the UK.
Kashmir: Two drug peddlers arrested, one booked under PSA
Dec 21, 2020, at 07:24 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Two drug peddlers were arrested, including one of them booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in the Kashmir valley, as the police organised a rally against drug abuse during the past 24 hours, a police spokesman said.
BJP MP Saumitra Khan's wife Sujata Mondal Khan joins Trinamool Congress
Dec 21, 2020, at 06:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Saumitra Khan's wife Sujata Mondal Khan on Monday joined the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
'BJP will struggle to cross double digits in West Bengal': Prashant Kishor's poll prophecy
Dec 21, 2020, at 06:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Political strategist Prashant Kishor, who is looking after the campaigns of the Trinamool Congress for the upcoming West Bengal polls, on Monday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would struggle to cross double digits, suggesting a clear victory for Mamata Banerjee.
Farmers' protest: Facebook , Instagram pages of Kisan Ekta Morcha blocked, resume after 3 hrs
Dec 21, 2020, at 04:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS:The Facebook and Instagram pages of farmers agitating against the farm laws were blocked on Sunday for nearly three hours after a live broadcast giving rise to fresh debate on online censorship.