Why didn't she call 100 instead of her sister, says Telangana Minister on murder of doctor
Nov 29, 2019, at 05:10 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Reacting to the murder of veterinary doctor in Shamshabad, Telangana Home Minister Mohammad Mahmood Ali on Friday left many shocked when he asked why the "educated" doctor called her sister and not the police.
Nov 29, 2019, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: During his first meeting with new Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday a financial assistance of USD 450 million to Sri Lanka.
I stand by my statement against Pragya Thakur: Rahul Gandhi
Nov 29, 2019, at 04:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Asserting that he stood by his statement against Pragya Thakur, calling her a ‘terrorist’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that he was ready to face any action in this regard.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray takes charge
Nov 29, 2019, at 04:33 pm
Mumbai/UNI/IBNS: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Friday formally assumed the office here.
Supreme Court issues notice to ex-Kolkata Police Commissioner
Nov 29, 2019, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar, who is allegedly involved in the Saradha chit fund Ponzi scam case, after hearing an appeal filed by the CBI, seeking his arrest and custodial interrogation.
BJP misusing Kashmiri Pandit's plight, says outfit
Nov 29, 2019, at 04:05 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Responding to a statement of Consul-General of India for comparing Kashmir with Israel, a Delhi based Kashmiri Pandit organisation here on Friday said it was very unfortunate that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was using plight of their community to score points over Kashmir issue.
Lucknow: Govt to cut 64,000 trees on banks of Gomti for Defence expo
Nov 29, 2019, at 04:00 pm
Lucknow/UNI: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided cut around 64,000 trees on the bank of Gomti river for holding different programmes during the next year's Defence Expo.
Uttar Pradesh: One litre of diluted milk served to 81 students at Sonbhadra school
Nov 29, 2019, at 03:17 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: In a video which has emerged shows a school in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra is serving one litre of diluted milk to some 81 students, media reports said.
Tripura CM leaves for Delhi to attend CAB consultation
Nov 29, 2019, at 03:13 pm
Agartala/UNI:Leaders of all political parties including Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Leader of the opposition Manik Sarkar and social activists have been invited by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a consultation meeting on the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) at his residence tonight.
Manoj Kumar becomes new Chief Secretary of Tripura
Nov 29, 2019, at 03:03 pm
Agartala/UNI: The incumbent additional chief secretary of Tripura Manoj Kumar has been appointed as new chief secretary of Tripura who will be taken over charge on December 2 next.
Patriot Godse row: Congress demands 'unqualified apology' from Pragya, Speaker calls meeting
Nov 29, 2019, at 02:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After launching an unsparing attack on the Bhopal MP, the Congress on Friday demanded an "unqualified apology" from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Pragya Thakur though she tendered an apology for her reference to Nathuram Godse as a "patriot" in the parliament.
My comment was distorted: Pragya Thakur on 'patriot Godse' row
Nov 29, 2019, at 12:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Even after getting dropped from the Defence Ministry Panel, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pragya Thakur on Friday refused to accept she called Nathuram Godse a "patriot" saying her comment in the parliament was distorted.
PM Modi should cooperate with younger brother Uddhav Thackeray: Shiv Sena
Nov 29, 2019, at 11:59 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Barely 12 hours after installing the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should cooperate with his "younger brother" Uddhav Thackeray who took oath as the Chief Minister in a packed Shivaji Park here last evening.
Nov 29, 2019, at 10:23 am
Nagpur/UNI: Nagpur Police on Thursday delivered a summons, issued by a local court to former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in connection with a case where he is accused of hiding information about two criminal matters against him in election affidavit, police said.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in India, likely to meet PM Modi today
Nov 29, 2019, at 09:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is currently in India, is all set to meet PM Narendra Modi on Friday.
Opposition Congress, AIUDF walk out from Assam assembly over CAB, NRC issues
Nov 29, 2019, at 09:15 am
Guwahati, Nov 28 (IBNS): The first day of the winter session of the Assam assembly witnessed chaotic situation as opposition members staged massive protest and walk out at the early hours of the session over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Assam Public Works files FIR in CBI against former Assam NRC Coordinator Prateek Hajela
Nov 29, 2019, at 08:54 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam Public Works (APW), which is one of the original petitioners of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, on Thursday filed an FIR with the CBI in Guwahati against the former State Coordinator of NRC in Assam Prateek Hajela for misappropriation of the NRC fund.
Rahul Gandhi ashamed of attending Uddav swearing-in? BJP slams
Nov 28, 2019, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday took a dig over the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Congress alliance in Maharashtra and asked whether Rahul Gandhi was ashamed of attending the swearing-in ceremony of Uddhav Thackeray as Maharashtra Chief Minister.
Foreign Service Attaches visit forward areas of Eastern Command
Nov 28, 2019, at 10:35 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Foreign Service Attache tour is conducted biennially for the Foreign service attaches to the service establishments for better understanding of the Indian Armed forces.
Indian army promotes education in bordering areas of Arunachal Pradesh
Nov 28, 2019, at 09:00 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Indian Army has been constantly working with the local administration of Arunachal Pradesh to promote education and development in the border areas.
BJP facing result of arrogance: Mamata Banerjee on TMC's sweep in Bengal bypolls
Nov 28, 2019, at 08:46 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Turning the tide in her favour just six months after facing a jolt in the Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced defeats in the three state bypolls because of its arrogance.
Uddhav becomes first Maharashtra CM from Thackeray family; Sena chief to lead 'secular govt'
Nov 28, 2019, at 08:17 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Dressed in saffron kurta, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray was sworn in as the 19th Maharashtra Chief Minister on Thursday, becoming the first from his popular family to assume the topmost position to lead a "secular government" in association with ideologically opposite Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress.
Assam Rifles nab five NSCN (KN) militants with arms in Nagaland
Nov 28, 2019, at 07:18 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam Rifles have apprehended five militants of NSCN (KN) with arms in Nagaland's Dimapur area.
Uddhav Thackeray takes oath as Maharashtra CM
Nov 28, 2019, at 06:45 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray took oath as the Maharashtra Chief Minister on Thursday.
Rahul Gandhi to miss Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in, pens letter to Shiv Sena chief
Nov 28, 2019, at 06:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congratulating Uddhav Thackeray, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi penned a letter to the Shiv Sena chief who will take oath as the Maharashtra Chief Minister on Thursday evening.
Two women identify their children among surrendered ISIS terrorists in Afghanistan
Nov 28, 2019, at 06:16 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Two women have recognised their children among the ISIS terrorists who surrendered in Afghanistan a few days ago, an NDTV report said.
Rising onion crisis to be a new headache for the NDA govt
Nov 28, 2019, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The looming Onion crisis is going to throw a major challenge to Narendra Modi-led NDA government, already reeling under the grip of economic slow down, as the prices of the kitchen-staple have increased exponentially across the country.
Ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in, Aghadi comes out with common agenda
Nov 28, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as the Maharashtra Chief Minister, the Maha Vikas Aghadi on Thursday came out with a common minimum agenda, media reports said.
After Lok Sabha slide, Mamata makes comeback as TMC sweeps West Bengal bypolls
Nov 28, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: After experiencing a massive setback in the Lok Sabha polls six months ago, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday came out with flying colours as her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) swept the bypolls held in three seats of the state on Nov 25.
Ajit Pawar not to take oath today
Nov 28, 2019, at 04:41 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Even as the NCP is all set to occupy the post of Deputy Chief Minister in the Maharashtra government, Ajit Pawar will not be sworn in today.