Indian way of life offers rays of hope: PM Modi

Jan 16, 2020, at 07:22 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that in a world seeking to break free from mindless hate, violence, conflict and terrorism, the Indian way of life offers rays of hope.

Refrain from 'misusing UNSC': India's advice to Pakistan after UNSC refuses to discuss Kashmir

Jan 16, 2020, at 07:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India today took a dig at Pakistan over its failure to gather any support over Kashmir through its all-weather friend China at the United Nations Security Council and advised Pakistan to "refrain from misusing" the platform to avoid "future embarrassments".

People giving anti-India slogans will be behind jail: Amit Shah in Bihar

Jan 16, 2020, at 04:56 pm

Patna/IBNS: In a full-fledged attack on several Opposition leaders, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said people who will give anti-India slogans will be behind jail.

Dilip Ghosh to head state BJP unit for second term

Jan 16, 2020, at 04:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has been given the charge of the state party unit for the second term amid controversy over his "shoot like dogs" comment.

Malaysia to resolve palm oil row with India through diplomatic channels

Jan 16, 2020, at 03:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Even as Malaysian President Mahathir Mohamad continues to defend his statement against India on CAA and Kashmir, the southeast Asian nation is looking to use diplomatic channels to pursue India to lift the curbs imposed on import of refined oil, reports said.

After Congress' attack, Sanjay Raut withdraws remark on Indira Gandhi

Jan 16, 2020, at 02:38 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Facing heat from the Congress, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday withdrew his comment where he said former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi used to meet don Karim Lala, media reports said.

Those that launched 'False Flag' effort got stinging response at UN: Syed Akbaruddin jibes at China

Jan 16, 2020, at 02:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After China's bid to raise the Jammu and Kashmir issue at the United Nations was rejected by several nations, India's permanent member to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, took a dig at Beijing by posting a picture of the National Flag on Twitter.

Land for mosque should be given inside Ayodhya city: Iqbal Ansari

Jan 16, 2020, at 01:37 pm

Ayodhya/UNI: The five acres of land to be allocated for building a mosque under the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute should be inside Ayodhya city, Iqbal Ansari, a main litigant in the case, said.

Three suspects taken into custody in Uttar Pradesh

Jan 16, 2020, at 01:26 pm

Bahraich/UNI: Three suspects, hailing from Kashmir, were taken into custody by the police in this district of the Devipatan division of eastern Uttar Pradesh, close to the Nepal border.

Indira Gandhi used to meet don Karim Lala, says Sanjay Raut; Congress hits back

Jan 16, 2020, at 12:59 pm

Pune/Mumbai/IBNS: In what could again create a rift in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi used to meet don Karim Lala and was hit back immediately by its new ally Congress.

CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat backs 'US-like' action to counter terrorism

Jan 16, 2020, at 11:33 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Thursday backed the "US-like" action post 9/11 to bring an end to terrorism and said anybody who sponsors terrorism has to be taken to task.

Young Kashmir leader Mir Junaid appraises foreign ambassadors how Pakistan spews venom in Valley

Jan 16, 2020, at 09:59 am

Srinagar/IBNS: While India continued to reach out to the global community over its bold move of abrogating Article 370 in Kashmir last August, the Valley's young leader Mir Junaid led a delegation of 30 members for a meeting with 15 ambassadors from different countries and appraised them about the situation in Kashmir following the Centre's move.

Odisha: Eight coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail, 20 hurt

Jan 16, 2020, at 09:30 am

Cuttack/IBNS: At least 20 people were injured as eight coaches of Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed close to Cuttack city in Odisha on Thursday.

China-backed Pakistan bid to raise Kashmir issue at UN fails

Jan 16, 2020, at 09:09 am

New York/IBNS: Pakistan's attempt to raise the Jammu and Kashmir issue at the United Nations failed once again on Wednesday, media reports said.

Second UNSC meet on Kashmir tonight after China push

Jan 16, 2020, at 12:14 am

New York/ IBNS: The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) will hold the second closed-door meeting on Kashmir in New York tonight, media reported

Kejriwal betrayed Anna for political gains: Prakash Javadekar

Jan 15, 2020, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Union Minister and BJP's Delhi election in-charge Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of betraying anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and using his movement for his own political gain.

Missing women techie from Hyd traced in Pune by Cyberabad police

Jan 15, 2020, at 11:29 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: The Cyberabad police on Wednesday successfully traced missing woman techie Rohita from Hyderabad, at Pune city in Maharashtra.

J&K police to probe officer Davinder Singh's possible role in Parliament attack

Jan 15, 2020, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said it would investigate whether arrested officer Davinder Singh had any possible role in the 2001 Parliament attack, media reports said.

Kerala minister rejects Christian organisation's concern over rising cases of love Jihad

Jan 15, 2020, at 11:16 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: After Hindu right-wing bodies, an influential body of Christian bishops in Kerala has raised concerns over the rising cases of "Love Jihad" which is threatening secular harmony in the state, an NDTV report said.

Nirbhaya Case: Delhi govt recommends rejection of mercy plea

Jan 15, 2020, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government has recommended that the mercy plea by one of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya rape and murder case should be rejected, and a letter stating it has been sent to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at "lightning speed", Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has informed, reports said.

JNU student union's prez Aishe Ghosh joins anti-CAA protest outside Jamia

Jan 15, 2020, at 10:16 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union president Aishe Ghosh on Wednesday attended the anti-CAA and NRC protests outside the Jamia University, where she hit out at the government, alleging that what all was happening, somehow began with Kashmir, when the current dispensation interfered with the rights of the common man.

Honouring Abhijit Banerjee a great moment, says Dhankar, but evades question about his presence at CU convocation

Jan 15, 2020, at 08:21 pm

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Wednesday denied controversy over his presence in the convocation ceremony of Calcutta University in which Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee will also be conferred the honorary D Litt.

Kashmir: Omar Abdullah to be shifted another location

Jan 15, 2020, at 08:21 pm

Sri Nagar/IBNS: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will be shifted to a bungalow near his official residence in the city but he will continue to be in detention, reported NDTV.

PAN excluded, mother tongue added in proposed NPR

Jan 15, 2020, at 08:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Registrar General of India (RGI) has excluded the Permanent Account Number (PAN) in the proposed data collection for National Population Register (NPR), slated to begin from April, following apprehensions raised in some quarters during the pre-test of NPR, which was concluded recently, a Home Ministry source said here on Wednesday.

Vaishno Devi's Natural Cave opens for travelers 

Jan 15, 2020, at 05:59 pm

Jammu/UNI: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's CEO Ramesh Kumar on Wednesday apprised that the natural Cave of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji temple was opened today for devotees as per usual practice in vogue.

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad gets bail

Jan 15, 2020, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  Delhi’s Tis Hazari court on Wednesday granted bail to Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad in connection with a case related to violence during Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 protests in Daryaganj area of the national capital, media reports said.

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Jan 15, 2020, at 05:25 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  E-commerce major Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi after arriving in India.

Synod demands action against 'love jihad'

Jan 15, 2020, at 05:20 pm

Kochi/UNI:  Syro Malabar Synod on Wednesday demanded action against 'Love Jihad' as he alleged that girls belonging to Christian community are being murdered by them nowadays in Kerala.

Delhi HC declines to set aside death warrants issued against four Nirbhaya case convicts

Jan 15, 2020, at 05:17 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to set aside death warrants issued against four Nirbhaya case convicts whose execution has been fixed for next Wednesday in the Capital's high-security Tihar jail.

Man sentenced to three yrs Rigorous Imprisonment for molesting former Bollywood actor

Jan 15, 2020, at 05:06 pm

Mumbai/UNI: A Special Court here on Wednesday awarded three-years of Rigorous Imprisonment(RI) to a man for molesting a former Bollywood actor on board a domestic flight in December 2017.