Eyes on 2021 Bengal polls, Mamata Banerjee brings major reshuffle in TMC
Jul 23, 2020, at 11:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday brought a major reshuffle in her party, in a bid to regain the lost political ground in West Bengal and return to power for the third term in 2021.
Defence Ministry issues formal govt sanction letter for permanent commission to women in Indian Army
Jul 23, 2020, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The ministry of defence has issued the formal Government Sanction Letter for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in the Indian Army, paving the way for empowering Women Officers to shoulder larger roles in the organisation.
Total lockdown imposed in Manipur amid increasing Covid cases
Jul 23, 2020, at 08:54 pm
Imphal/UNI: Manipur government has imposed a total lockdown in the state from 1400 hours today for one week amid rising Covid cases.
Kashmir: Policeman shot dead in Kulgam
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:36 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A constable of Jammu and Kashmir police was shot dead by militants in south Kashmir district of Kulgam late Wednesday night, a police spokesman said.
Gehlot v Pilot case: No stay on HC order by Supreme Court, next hearing on Monday
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a setback for the Ashok Gehlot camp in Rajasthan, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to put a stay on the high court's upcoming order on the disqualification notices served to 19 rebel Congress MLAs by Assembly Speaker CP Joshi.
Kashmir: Woman drug peddler arrested, heroin recovered in Anantnag
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:33 pm
Anantnag/UNI: A woman drug peddler was arrested and heroin recovered by police at Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Thursday.
Strengthening our Northeast will boost India's Act East policy: PM Modi
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Describing North East as 'the gateway to India's relationship with Eastern Asia to build trade, tourism and other connections', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that strengthening the Northeast will boost India's Act East policy.
Strict restrictions in Kashmir amid rise in Covid-19 deaths
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:03 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Strict restrictions were imposed in the summer capital, Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir valley on Thursday in view of five-day lockdown ordered by administration till Jul 27 to curtail the rapid rise of fresh Covid-19 cases and deaths since the past fortnight.
Open temples for 'Shravan': Former Aurangabad MP writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray
Jul 23, 2020, at 05:52 pm
Aurangabad/UNI: Aurangabad former MP and senior leader of Shiv Sena, Chandrakant Khaire, on Wednesday urged the Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to reopen temples in the district for devotees to offer prayers in the month of 'Shravan'.
West Bengal witnesses complete anti-Covid-19 lockdown today
Jul 23, 2020, at 04:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal is witnessing a complete lockdown to stem the spread of Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19 on Thursday.
Stay updated with latest policies: PM Modi's advise to newly elected RS MPs
Jul 23, 2020, at 05:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with the 18 newly-sworn in Rajya Sabha MPs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at his residence and asked them to be updated with latest policy issues.
India offers extensive opportunity, options for investment: PM Modi's pitch to US firms
Jul 23, 2020, at 05:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made a strong pitch to the US firms to invest in India stating that his country offers a 'perfect combination of openness, opportunities and options.'
A day after joining BJP, Mehtab Hossain quits party
Jul 23, 2020, at 03:52 am
Kolkata/UNI: Former India football star Mehtab Hossain on Wednesday quit the BJP, a day after he joined the saffron brigade, saying it was his personal decision to be a non-political person and to remain as "mid-field general" among his fans and followers.
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Nabanna's annex building Upanna in West Bengal
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated state headquarters Nabanna's annex building Upanna in the Howrah district on Wednesday.
Assam flood affects nearly 24.60 lakh people, death toll mounts to 88
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:44 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam flood situation is still grim as nearly 24.60 lakh people of 25 districts are affected.
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With highest single-day spike of 2291 infections and 39 deaths, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in West Bengal has mounted to 49321, including 18450 active cases, 1221 deaths and 29650 discharges, state health department said on Wednesday.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot writes to PM Modi alleging attempts to destabilise his govt
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:27 am
Jaipur/IBNS: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who is facing a crisis from the rebel leaders in his state, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleging attempts to bribe Congress MLAs to topple his government.
Bihar shelter home case: Delhi HC issues notice to CBI over accused plea
Jul 23, 2020, at 01:45 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), after hearing an appeal filed by Brijesh Thakur, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the sexual assault of over 40 girls in a shelter home in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.
Cow sanctuary to be made in every district: Himachal Minister
Jul 23, 2020, at 01:28 am
Dharamshala/UNI: Himachal Pradesh Rural Development Panchayati Raj Minister Virendra Kanwar said that the state government has resolved to make Himachal Pradesh destitute animal-free by March 2021.
Decline of about 82 per cent in Triple Talaq cases since law enacted, says Naqvi
Jul 23, 2020, at 01:09 am
New Delhi/UNI: Stressing that the the Modi Government has strengthened socio-economic, fundamental and constitutional rights of the Muslim women, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Wednesday that there is a decline of about 82 per cent in Triple Talaq cases since the law was enacted.
Jaish-e-Mohammad module busted in Budgam, 3 militant associates arrested
Jul 23, 2020, at 12:29 am
Srinagar/UNI: Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) module by arresting three militants associates in central Kashmir district of Budgam.
Minor girl dies, four others hurt as building terrace collapse in Guwahati
Jul 22, 2020, at 11:10 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: A 4-year-old minor girl died and four others of a family were injured after the terrace of a building collapsed in Guwahati on Wednesday morning.
Assam : Explosion at Baghjan oil field leaves three foreign experts injured
Jul 22, 2020, at 10:43 pm
Guwahati/IBNS : Three foreign experts, who were engaged in capping of gas well number 5 of Baghjan oil field in Assam’s Tinsukia district, were injured in an explosion at the gas well on Wednesday.
Gangster Vikas Dubey encounter: Former Supreme Court judge to head inquiry panel
Jul 22, 2020, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the formation of an inquiry commission headed by its former judge BS Chauhan to investigate the encounter of Kanpur gangster Vikas Dubey and five of his aides.
SC issues notice to Prashant Bhushan on tweets against judiciary
Jul 22, 2020, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court Wednesday issued a notice to advocate Prashant Bhushan for his alleged derogatory tweets against the judiciary.
Supreme Court issues notice to Prashant Bhushan for tweeting against judiciary
Jul 22, 2020, at 10:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to advocate Prashant Bhushan seeking his response on why action should not be taken against him for levelling allegations against the judiciary in micro-blogging site Twitter, media reports said.
Assam: Blast in Baghjan oil field leaves 3 injured
Jul 22, 2020, at 08:36 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Three people have been injured in a blast which took place at Baghjan oil field in Assam's Tinsukia district on Wednesday.
Lockdown in Kashmir barring Bandipora reimposed
Jul 22, 2020, at 07:40 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Concerned over spike in Covid-19 cases with every passing day, the administration has decided to impose complete lockdown in the Kashmir valley, barring Bandipora district from Wednesday evening, an official spokesman said.
Kalaburagi administration withdraws anti-Covid-19 lockdown
Jul 22, 2020, at 07:26 pm
Kalaburagi/UNI: The lockdown imposed in Kalaburagi district till Jul 27 has been withdrawn by the district administration following a direction from Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday.
Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for family of journalist killed in Ghaziabad
Jul 22, 2020, at 07:23 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for the family of journalist Vikram Joshi who died on Wednesday after being shot by miscreants near his Ghaziabad home.