Assam CM releases flood report prepared by Cotton University and SITA
Oct 16, 2022, at 03:07 am
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma released a report on flood and its impact on livelihood in rural Assam at a function held at Janata Bhawan today.
'Erroneous measure of hunger': India rejects Global Hunger Index ranking
Oct 16, 2022, at 02:25 am
India has termed the latest Global Hunger Index report as an "erroneous measure of hunger" rejecting the methodology used to calculate the rankings after the country slipped to the 107th position out of 121 countries in 2022.
Former DU Professor GN Saibaba to remain in jail; SC suspends Bombay HC's order
Oct 16, 2022, at 02:11 am
New Delhi: In a major setback to former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba, and five others, the Supreme Court on Saturday suspended the Bombay High Court's order acquitting him under the stringent UAPA for alleged Maoist links.
UP: Sons, nephew of mining mafia Haji Iqbal held for gangrape
Oct 16, 2022, at 01:57 am
Saharanpur (UP): The Uttar Pradesh Police has registered a case against three sons and a nephew of former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLC and mining mafia Haji Iqbal alias Balla on charges of gangrape, a senior police officer said.
Kashmiri Pandit shot dead in Shopian, Kashmir Freedom Fighter group claims responsibility
Oct 16, 2022, at 12:09 am
Srinagar: In yet another episode of targeted attack, a non-migrant Kashmiri Pandit was shot dead in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said.
West Bengal: Protesters block NH after mom, daughter killed in Howrah
Oct 15, 2022, at 10:44 pm
Howrah: Hundreds of people on Saturday blocked the National Highway that links West Bengal with Tamil Nadu after an ambulance mowed down a middle aged woman and her 10-year-old daughter at Uluberia in Howrah district, official sources said.
Oct 15, 2022, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi (MoS) led the Indian delegation as the Special Envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 6th Summit of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in Astana (Kazakhstan) on Oct 12-13.
Police arrest three criminals with arms in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills
Oct 15, 2022, at 10:36 pm
Tura: Police on Friday night arrested three most wanted criminals, along with arms and ammunition, in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district.
Police seize 218 kg of Ganja in Assam's Sonitpur
Oct 15, 2022, at 10:34 pm
Guwahati: Police on Saturday seized 218 kg of Ganja from a four wheeler vehicle in Assam's Sontipur area.
Indian Army signs MoU with 11 banks over Agniveer salary package
Oct 15, 2022, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi: The Indian Army has signed historic MoU with 11 Banks viz State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bandhan Bank for providing banking facilities to Agniveers on enrollment.
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate PM Kisan Samman Sammelan on Oct 17
Oct 15, 2022, at 08:26 pm
New delhi: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day event “PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022” on Oct 17 at around 11:30 AM at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
Kerala human sacrifice: NHRC sends notice to state govt
Oct 15, 2022, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that two Kerala women, reported missing to the police by their families three months apart, became the victims of human sacrifice in a bizarre ritual orchestrated by a self-styled voodoo man professing to bring luck to a couple facing financial problem.
S Jaishankar arrives in Egypt, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Oct 15, 2022, at 07:54 pm
Cairo: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday arrived in Egypt and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Al Horreya Park.
Jammu and Kashmir: Kashmiri Pandit shot dead in Shopian
Oct 15, 2022, at 07:43 pm
Srinagar: In yet another targeted attack, a non-migrant Kashmiri Pandit was shot dead in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.
Regressive colonial laws should be removed: PM Modi
Oct 15, 2022, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday requested states to remove regressive colonial laws while stressing on devising mechanisms to ensure speedy justice to citizens.
Kashmir: 18 kg IED detected, defused in Bandipora
Oct 15, 2022, at 05:59 pm
Srinagar/UNI: An 18-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was detected on Bandipora-Sopore road, was defused Saturday morning by security forces, officials said.
India now ranks 107 in Global Hunger Index, Chidambaram slams Centre
Oct 15, 2022, at 03:42 pm
New Delhi: India has slipped to the 107th position in the Global Hunger Index 2022, even behind immediate neighbours like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, as per the website of Global Hunger Index which released the ranking on Saturday.
PM Modi hails strengthening of rail connectivity, infrastructure in Northeast
Oct 15, 2022, at 05:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness at President Droupadi Murmu flagging off the Mendipathar - Guwahati - Shokhuvi Special from Guwahati on Friday.
Seat belts mandatory for all 4-wheeler passengers from Nov 1 in Mumbai
Oct 15, 2022, at 04:36 am
Mumbai Police on Friday issued a notice making seat belts mandatory for all passengers, both in front and rear seats, travelling in four-wheelers from November 1.
Oct 15, 2022, at 03:19 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Friday slammed producer Ekta Kapoor over "objectionable content" in her web series 'XXX' and said she was polluting the minds of the young generation of this country.
Gyanvapi: Request for carbon dating rejected, Hindu side to move Supreme Court
Oct 15, 2022, at 02:16 am
Varanasi/UNI: A district court in Varanasi Friday rejected an application moved by the plaintiff for carbon dating or other scientific investigation of a Shivling-like structure found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque stating that in case any harm is caused it will be in violation of the Supreme Court decree to preserve the structure.
India's nuclear submarine INS Arihant test fires ballistic missile
Oct 15, 2022, at 01:08 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India's indigenously built nuclear submarine INS Arihant Friday carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) that hit the target with high accuracy, a major milestone as earlier test-firings were done from fixed underwater pontoons.
India conveys opposition on pro-Khalistan referendum to Canada
Oct 15, 2022, at 12:41 am
New Delhi: India has conveyed its opposition towards the Khalistan referendum to Canada both in New Delhi and Ottawa, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said Friday.
Droupadi Murmu inaugurates, lays foundation stones of various projects in Assam
Oct 15, 2022, at 12:33 am
Guwahati: Indian President Droupadi Murmu, virtually inaugurated /laid the foundation stones for the various projects of Government of Assam and Union Ministries of Road Transport & Highways, Petroleum & Natural Gas and Railways on Friday from Srimant Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati.
PM Narendra Modi to dedicate 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the Nation on Sunday
Oct 15, 2022, at 12:33 am
New Delhi: In yet another measure to deepen financial inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) to the nation on 16th October at 11 AM via video conferencing.
Oct 15, 2022, at 12:01 am
New Delhi: The 25th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Thousands of devotees observe Hazratbal for Eid
Oct 14, 2022, at 10:58 pm
Srinagar: Thousands of devotees on Friday assembled at the Asar-e-Sharief Hazratbal for congregational prayers following Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad which is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the Kashmir Valley.
IMF describes India's direct cash transfer scheme as a 'logistical marvel'
Oct 14, 2022, at 09:24 pm
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appreciated India's deployment of a direct cash transfer scheme and other social welfare programmes and described it as a 'logistical marvel'.
Himachal Pradesh to vote to elect a new Assembly on Nov 12
Oct 14, 2022, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh will vote to elect a new Assembly on Nov 12, the Election Commission of India announced on Friday.
100-Member Bangladesh Youth Delegation arrive in India
Oct 14, 2022, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi: A delegation of 100 Bangladeshi youth is currently on an eight -day visit to India.