No Indian nationals affected by coronavirus in China so far: MEA
Jan 26, 2020, at 05:44 pm
Beijing/New Delhi/IBNS: The government on Sunday said no Indian national has been affected by the novel coronavirus (nCoV) which has hit China in recent times.
Tricolour flies high in Arabian skies
Jan 26, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Jeddah/UNI/IBNS: Indian tricolour fluttered high in chilly Arabian skies as the nation's diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia celebrated 71st Republic Day on Sunday.
Uttar Pradesh Police launches manhunt to nab Sharjeel Imam
Jan 26, 2020, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Uttar Pradesh police have launched a manhunt to nab absconding JNU student and Shaheen Bagh coordination committee member Sharjeel Imam for allegedly inciting a gathering "agitate and cut off Assam from India", media reports said.
Jaish, Hizbul top leadership in Kashmir eliminated: Army
Jan 26, 2020, at 01:29 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The top leadership of Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammed, the two Pakistan-based terror outfits operating in Kashmir who were behind the Pulwama attack that had killed 40 Indian soldiers last year, have been eliminated, a senior Army commander has said.
Republic Day 2020 celebrated across Kashmir valley
Jan 26, 2020, at 12:49 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The 71st Republic Day was on Sunday celebrated in Kashmir valley amidst unprecedented security arrangements following a strike called by separatists.
India celebrates 71st Republic Day displaying military might and cultural diversity
Jan 26, 2020, at 12:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid much pomp and show, India on Sunday is celebrating the 71st Republic Day with the biggest attraction being the parade at Rajpath in the national capital.
Five blasts rock Assam on Republic Day
Jan 26, 2020, at 10:11 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Five blasts-three in Dibrugarh district and one each in Charaideo and Tinsukia district-rocked Assam on Sunday morning as the nation is celebrating Republic Day.
R-Day: Security beefed up across national capital
Jan 26, 2020, at 09:10 am
New Delhi/UNI: Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in the national capital on Sunday, ahead of 71st Republic day celebrations.
I dedicate this Padma Shri award to every woman who dares to dream": Kangana
Jan 26, 2020, at 02:29 am
New Delhi/UNI: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Saturday said she dedicates the Padma Shri award to every woman who dares to dream.
Shaurya Chakra for Subedar Sombir, Vayu Sena medals for IAF pilots
Jan 26, 2020, at 02:14 am
New Delhi/UNI: On the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, six Army personnel have been awarded with military gallantry awards this year- “the Shaurya Chakra”.
Late Sushma, Jaitley & George Fernandes get Padma Vibhushan, 141 named for Padma Awards
Jan 26, 2020, at 12:49 am
New Delhi/UNI: A total 141 persons were Saturday named for the prestigious ‘Padma Awards’ which includes former Union Ministers Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley and George Fernandes who have been named for Padma Vibhushan posthumously, a Home Ministry release said here.
Couldn't recognise Omar, am feeling sad: Mamata Banerjee on viral photo of Omar Abdullah
Jan 26, 2020, at 12:48 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister on Saturday tweeted a picture of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and expressed sadness over his condition.
Agitate and cut off Assam from rest of India, says Sharjeel Imam of Shaheen Bagh protest
Jan 25, 2020, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Assam government and Aligarh Police have lodged FIRs against Sharjeel Imam, supposedly one of the organisers of Shaheen Bagh anti-CAA protests, for instigating a gathering to agitate and cut Assam and Northeast from rest of India.
Assam: BSF apprehend drug peddler with huge quantity of contraband drugs
Jan 25, 2020, at 08:34 pm
Guwahati/IBNS : The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have seized huge quantity of contraband drugs and apprehended a drug peddler in Assam’s South Salmara district along Indo-Bangladesh border.
Several NE militant groups call for boycott R-Day celebration, security beefed up
Jan 25, 2020, at 07:48 pm
Guwahati/IBNS:Ahead of the Republic Day celebration, security has been beefed up in Assam and other parts of the North Eastern region.
Jan 25, 2020, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday highlighted the need of the nation to strive to reach global education standards by continuous reform of Indian educational systems.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2G mobile internet restored, broadband remains suspended
Jan 25, 2020, at 07:14 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The 2G mobile internet was restored on Saturday, after remaining suspended for the past 173 days, post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi-Shah over transferring of Bhima-Koregaon case to NIA
Jan 25, 2020, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Hitting out at the Union government over the transfer of Bhima-Koregaon case to National Investigating Agency (NIA), former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the Bhima-Koreagon is a symbol of resistance and government's 'stooges' can never erase.
Republic Day: Security tightened in West BengalÂ
Jan 25, 2020, at 06:11 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal has been brought under tight security on the eve of the 70th Republic Day with the authorities leaving nothing to chance.
Gujarat: Eleven illegal Bangladesh immigrants nabbed from Ahmedabad
Jan 25, 2020, at 06:08 pm
Ahmedabad/UNI: At least 11 Bangladesh nationals living illegally in Chandola Talav area under Isanpur police station here have been detained by the city police.
Rajasthan Assembly passes anti-CAA, NRC and NPR resolution
Jan 25, 2020, at 05:57 pm
Jaipur/UNI: A resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act, National Register of Citizens and National Population Register, was carried in the Rajasthan Assembly by a voice vote on Saturday, amidst strong opposition from the BJP.
Anti-CAA demonstration: Several detained in Lucknow
Jan 25, 2020, at 05:47 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Several people, including Samajwadi Party leader Pooja Shukla, protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), were taken into custody from the Hussainabad area of the state capital on Saturday.
It is our duty to protect Constitution: Arvind Kejriwal
Jan 25, 2020, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said it is our duty to protect the Indian Constitution.
Delhi CM Kejriwal to compete with 27 candidates
Jan 25, 2020, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A total of 672 candidates are in the fray for the Delhi Assembly elections on February 8, of which 593 are male and 79 female candidates.
Nun rape case: Bishop Franco moves court, seeks excluding his name from accused list
Jan 25, 2020, at 05:11 pm
Kottayam/UNI: Bishop Franco Mulakkal has filed an appeal before the Additional Sessions Court here on Saturday seeking to remove his name from the list of accused in the nun rape case.
Nirbhya case: Mukesh Singh challenges President’s mercy plea rejection in SC
Jan 25, 2020, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Seeking a judicial review of the rejection of his mercy petition by President Ram Nath Kovind, one of the four convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang rape case-Mukesh Singh- moved the Supreme Court on Saturday.
Brazil, India sign multiple memorandums of understanding during President Bolsonaro's visit
Jan 25, 2020, at 04:50 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Brazil and India have exchanged a number of memorandums of understanding to reinforce mutual cooperation, laying a foundation for the establishment of investment opportunities and the development of such sectors as bioenergy, medicine, information technology (IT), as well as tourism among others, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
President of India Kovind graces National Voters’ Day celebrations
Jan 25, 2020, at 04:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: President of India Ram Nath Kovind graced and addressed the 10th National Voters’ Day Celebrations, being organised by the Election Commission of India on Saturday in New Delhi.
Telangana municipal polls: TRS heads towards a big win
Jan 25, 2020, at 03:36 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: Ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is heading towards a big win in the Urban Local Bodies Election which was held on Jan 22.
Delhi polls: EC imposes 48-hour campaign ban on BJP's Kapil Mishra over 'India vs Pak' tweet
Jan 25, 2020, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday imposed a 48-hour ban on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Delhi's Model Town constituency, Kapil Mishra, for his communal tweet where he compared the upcoming Delhi assembly elections with a clash between India and Pakistan.