ED summons Ashok Gehlot's brother in fertiliser export scam case
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:18 am
Jaipur/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's brother Agrasain Gehlot and asked him to join investigation in an alleged money laundering case linked to the fertiliser export scam that took place between 2007 and 2009.
Thankful to Indian govt for bringing me back: Nidan Singh Sachdeva
Jul 29, 2020, at 04:31 am
New Delhi: Nidan Singh Sachdeva, the Afghan Sikh who was kidnapped a month ago and released recently, arrived in New Delhi recently and thanked the Indian government for bringing him back to motherland.
West Bengal withdraws complete lockdown on Aug 2 and 9 for 'festivals and community occasions'
Jul 29, 2020, at 04:21 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government on Tuesday night withdrew earlier announced complete anti-Covid-19 lockdown in two of nine dates in August.
Jul 29, 2020, at 04:19 am
Srinagar: The Indian government is carrying out several crucial development actions ever since Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two Union Territories last year and as a part of it the construction work of the Tral Lift Irrigation Scheme has gained momentum.
Now robots to clean drains in Guwahati
Jul 29, 2020, at 04:18 am
Guwahati/IBNS: For the first time in the North-East, the sewage in drains will be cleaned by robots.
Assam CM visits erosion hit areas of Biswanath and Lakhimpur districts
Jul 29, 2020, at 04:12 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday visited Lalpukhuri area which affected by erosion of Buroi river and inspected the erosion protection measures being undertaken by the water resources department at Chatrang river at Gohpur in Biswanath district.
Covid-19 patients should be allotted beds within 30 minutes: AP CM
Jul 29, 2020, at 02:14 am
Vijayawada/UNI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the officials to admit COVID-19 patients within 30 minutes in hospital and allot bed failing which action would be initiated.
Anarchy prevailing in Jharkhand as ruler weak: JP Nadda
Jul 29, 2020, at 01:36 am
Ranchi/UNI: BJP's national president JP Nadda attacked the Hemant Soren government of Jharkhand over the prevailing law and order situation and alleged that since the ruler was weak therefore anti social elements are once again gaining strength in the state.
West Bengal: Explosion inside post office at Siliguri, no casualty
Jul 29, 2020, at 12:11 am
Siliguri/UNI: An explosion during the office hours inside the India Post office at Pradhan Nagar branch here today created panic among the employees as well as customers, who ran for safety.
Kolkata Police report its sixth Covid-19 fatality
Jul 29, 2020, at 12:07 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police on Tuesday reported its sixth Covid-19 fatality as a 59-year-old constable posted at south Kolkata's Charu Market Police Station died due to the highly infectitious disease.
Babri Masjid demolition case: CBI court completes recording statements of accused
Jul 28, 2020, at 10:51 pm
Lucknow/UNI: The special CBI court on Tuesday completed recording of statements of the accused in Babri masjid demolition case.
West Bengal extends lockdown till Aug 31
Jul 28, 2020, at 10:13 pm
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced the ongoing lockdown due to COVID-19 will continue till Aug 31 in containment zones.
'BJP conspiring to murder democracy': Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi on Rajasthan crisis
Jul 28, 2020, at 07:38 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Former Assam Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Tarun Gogoi said that BJP is making all sorts of conspiracy to destroy and murder the democracy of the country, while reacting to the ongoing political crisis in Rajasthan.
Assam flood: Nearly 20 lakh people of 22 districts still affected, toll mounts to 104
Jul 28, 2020, at 07:30 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Nearly 20 lakh people of 22 districts of Assam are still affected by the flood that has claimed 104 lives so far from across the northeastern state.
Looking to teach Ashok Gehlot a lesson for theft of BSP MLAs: Mayawati
Jul 28, 2020, at 07:08 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: In more worries for the Rajasthan Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said she would go to the Supreme Court fighting the alleged theft of her six MLAs by the grand old party, intending to teach a lesson to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
N R Congress General Secretary V Bhalan dies of Covid-19
Jul 28, 2020, at 06:48 pm
Puducherry/UNI: N R Congress General Secretary V Bhalan, who had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and was undergoing treatment at Manakula Vinayagar Medical College (MVMC) here, died in the early hours of Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Grenades with Chinese markings, weapons drugs recovered from vehicle in Kupwara
Jul 28, 2020, at 06:04 pm
Srinagar: During an operation, the Indian Army and the police have recovered a huge cache of weapons, which include six grenades with Chinese markings, and drugs from a vehicle at a joint check post in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questions UP govt's decision to hold B.Ed entrance exam on Aug 9
Jul 28, 2020, at 05:27 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Congress general secretary in-charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Tuesday questioned the decision of the government to hold B.Ed entrance exams during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Kashmir: Pakistan shells in Degwar, Qasba sectors of Poonch
Jul 28, 2020, at 05:19 pm
Jammu/UNI: The Pakistan Army on Tuesday morning yet again violated the ceasefire in Degwar and Qasba sectors of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Tamil actor Shaam, 11 others arrested in Chennai for gambling
Jul 28, 2020, at 05:16 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil actor Shaam and 11 others have been arrested by police for allegedly gambling amid the lockdown at his apartment here, media reports said.
Will not fight elections till Jammu Kashmir regains statehood: Omar Abdullah
Jul 28, 2020, at 06:22 am
Srinagar/IBNS: National Conference leader and former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir Omar Abdullah has said he will not contest assembly elections until Jammu Kashmir attains full statehood.
India, UK join forces on new £8 million scientific research
Jul 28, 2020, at 05:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Britain and India are deepening their existing scientific research collaboration with five new projects to tackle anti-microbial resistance (AMR) that could lead to important advances in the global fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes.
Don't care if I have no political career, won't lie to people: Rahul Gandhi
Jul 28, 2020, at 05:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Continuing his attack on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged Chinese inclusion in Ladakh and the consequent clash between the soldiers of two countries at the Galwan Valley on June 15, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he will 'keep telling the truth even if that costs his political career.'
India's COVID-19 situation much stable than other countries because of right decisions: PM Modi
Jul 28, 2020, at 04:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India's COVID-19 situation is in a much stable position than other countries because of right decisions at right time.
India protests attempts to convert historic gurudwara into mosque in Pakistan's Lahore
Jul 28, 2020, at 04:35 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan High Commission against attempts of converting Gurdwara ‘Shahidi Asthan’ in Lahore into a mosque.
Jul 28, 2020, at 03:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The US Consulate General Kolkata has announced that International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumnus Arman Ali from India has been selected to represent the Asian country this year as one of three Gold Star exchange alumni.
Centre mulls opening cinema hall, gyms across India in Unlock.3
Jul 28, 2020, at 02:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As part of the phased easing of restrictions, the Central government is mulling reopening of cinema halls and gyms with several restrictions in Unlock.3, media reports said.
Rajasthan Governor agrees to call Assembly session but with conditions
Jul 28, 2020, at 12:50 am
Jaipur/IBNS: Rajasthan GovernorKalraj Mishra has agreed to call an assembly session provided the government gives a 21-day notice.
Fourth suicide in Tripura for smartphone during Covid-19 pandemic
Jul 27, 2020, at 11:32 pm
Agartala/UNI: A teen committed suicide, fourth during the Covid-19 pandemic, for smartphone, last night.
Mega door-to-door Covid survey begins in Tripura
Jul 27, 2020, at 10:59 pm
Agartala/UNI: Over 5000 teams have started a health survey this morning to identify persons with influenza-like illnesses, including breathing difficulties, to detect potential Covid cases in Tripura, as a strategy to fight the worsening pandemic situation.