Jan 25, 2020, at 03:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Slamming the transfer of the case related to 2018 Bhima-Koregaon violence which broke out between Dalits and Marathas to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the Centre saying anyone who opposes the agenda of hate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is termed as "urban naxal".
Rajasthan becomes third state to pass anti-CAA resolution
Jan 25, 2020, at 02:51 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: Despite stiff opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress government in Rajasthan on Saturday passed an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) resolution in the state assembly.
Journalist Deepak Chaurasia heckled by Shaheen Bagh protesters, his colleagues condemn the act
Jan 25, 2020, at 02:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In an incident which evoked widespread condemnation, journalist Deepak Chaurasia, who went to cover the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, was heckled by few of the agitators.
Security tightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Republic Day celebrations
Jan 25, 2020, at 12:43 pm
Jammu/UNI: The winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir has been put under siege while security has also been enhanced for a peaceful Republic Day celebrations here on Saturday.
Jan 25, 2020, at 12:34 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday called on Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro here and discussed matters pertaining to deepening ties between the two countries.
US urges India to release Jammu and Kashmir political leaders
Jan 25, 2020, at 11:44 am
New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: Following the visit by the US representatives to Jammu and Kashmir of India earlier this month, the United States has now urged New Delhi to release the political leaders who are kept under detention since Aug 5 when the Narendra Modi government had scrapped Article 370.
Jan 25, 2020, at 09:28 am
New Delhi/UNI: The lawyer appearing for convicts in Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case on Friday moved a petition in Patiala House Court against Tihar Jail authorities for delaying in handing over certain documents.
Bhima Koregaon cases transferred to NIA, Maharashtra govt terms the move unconstitutional
Jan 25, 2020, at 01:45 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The cases related to 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence have been handed over to the National Investigative Agency(NIA) which reports to the Centre, a day after the Maharashtra chief minister held a review meeting with Pune police on the status of the investigation, media reported.
Pakistan shells LoC with mortars in Poonch
Jan 25, 2020, at 12:26 am
Jammu/UNI: The Pakistani troops on Friday night violated the truce agreement by shelling the forward areas of Line of Control with mortars in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi interacts with participants of Republic Day Parade
Jan 25, 2020, at 12:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted in an At Home event with over 1730 Tribal Guests, NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers and Tableaux Artists who would be a part of the 71st Republic Day parade in the national capital.
Structural reforms, fiscal measures needed to push demand, boost growth: RBI Governor
Jan 24, 2020, at 11:42 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said structural reforms and fiscal measures have to be continued to provide a push to demand and boost growth.
Delhi polls: EC asks police to file FIR against BJP's Kapil Mishra over 'communal tweet'
Jan 24, 2020, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission on Friday directed the police to file a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kapil Mishra over an alleged communal tweet made by him against those protesting the Citizenship Amendment Act ahead of the Delhi assembly polls.
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PM Modi welcomes Brazilian President in India
Jan 24, 2020, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended a warm welcome to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on his arrival to India.
BJP accuses Kejriwal of having soft corner for 'Tukde-gang'
Jan 24, 2020, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday stepped up attack against Arvind Kejriwal-led dispensation in Delhi and sought to woo voters by highlighting AAP regime's alleged nexus and soft corner for the 'Tukde-Tukde gang'.
Mizoram: NIA files charge sheet against two Bangladeshis in connection with Ansar-al-Islam
Jan 24, 2020, at 08:07 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a charge sheet against two Bangladeshi nationals in connection with a terror-related case of Ansar-al-Islam.
Nirbhaya Case: Defence lawyer moves court alleging Tihar Jail coming in way of filing mercy petition
Jan 24, 2020, at 06:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The lawyer of Nirbhay rape and murder convicts has moved the Patiala House Court alleging that Tihar Jail is causing a delay in filing the mercy petition.
MIA bomb incident: Accused taken to crime spot
Jan 24, 2020, at 06:02 pm
Mangaluru/UNI: The investigating team of Karnataka Police on Friday took the accused, arrested in connection with the recovery of explosives at the Mangaluru International Airport on January 20, to the crime spot, for investigation.
Stay away from protests for politicians: Yoga Guru Ramdev tells students
Jan 24, 2020, at 05:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Urging students to stay away from protests for politicians, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Friday advised them not to involve themselves in public protests all the times as its not their responsibilities.
National Investigation Agency gets Davinder Singh's custody
Jan 24, 2020, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi/UNI: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday got 15 days custody of dismissed cop of Jammu and Kashmir Police Davinder Singh, Syed Naveed Mushtaq Shah, Irfan Shafi Mir, Rafi Ahmad Rather and Syed Irfan Ahmad.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives in India
Jan 24, 2020, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Commencing his four-day visit, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrived in India on Friday.
Lt Gen YK Joshi named head of Northern Command
Jan 24, 2020, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Lt Gen YK Joshi has been appointed commander of the strategically important Northern Command, while Lt Gen CP Mohanty will head the Southern Army Command.
Delhi Assembly Polls: Arvind Kejriwal holds roadshows
Jan 24, 2020, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Campaigning by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the coming February 8 Delhi Assembly polls has picked up with party's national convenor and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal holding roadshows in different assembly constituencies.
PM Narendra Modi interacts with recipients of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2020
Jan 24, 2020, at 05:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: PM Narendra Modi interacted with recipients of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, here on Friday.
Supreme Court dismisses petition against imposition of NSA
Jan 24, 2020, at 04:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the imposition of the National Security Act or NSA in some states and the national capital amid anti-CAA protests.
Will continue to fight till CAA is revoked: Kolkata's 'Shaheen Bagh' challenges Modi-Shah
Jan 24, 2020, at 04:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Even after Union Home Minister Amit Shah ruled out rolling back the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) despite nationwide protests, agitating women camping at Kolkata's Park Circus Maidan-now dubbed as the eastern metropolis's Shaheen Bagh- too refused to budge down.
Assam Industry Minister urges centre to hike state share in NRL
Jan 24, 2020, at 04:36 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary urged the centre to provide gas pricing subsidy for Imported Gas supply, Gas price subsidy to Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL) and hiking of State Government’s share in Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL).
Indian national stabbed in Canada, S Jaishankar expresses shock
Jan 24, 2020, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed his shock over the stabbing of an Indian national in Canada.
Centre has recognized Nagas unique history, culture and traditions: Nagaland CM Rio
Jan 24, 2020, at 04:22 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: While the final settlement of the Naga peace process is still pending, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the centre has recognized Nagas unique history, culture and traditions and Nagas have to unite and find a settlement.
Jan 24, 2020, at 03:51 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: Curfew was imposed in Jharkhand's Lohardaga on Friday after the eruption of violence and stone pelting from inside a mosque at a pro-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) rally which was brought out by Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) a day ago, media reports said.
Tamil Nadu: Dravidian legend Periyar's statue damaged in Kanchipuram
Jan 24, 2020, at 03:48 pm
Chennai/IBNS: A statue of Dravidian legend E V R Periyar was found vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district, media reports said on Friday.