Delhi Police busts drug racket operating from Afghanistan
Aug 14, 2022, at 03:46 am
New Delhi/UNI: Crime Branch of Delhi Police claims to have busted a drug trafficking nexus operating from Afghanistan to Punjab and arrested a man who is the main link of the cartel, police said on Saturday.
Bangladesh free to take a stand on Beijing's 'One China' policy based on its interests: Jaishankar
Aug 14, 2022, at 03:24 am
Bengaluru: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Saturday said that Bangladesh will naturally take a stance on Beijing's 'One China' policy considering its own interests but it is a very valuable partner and India is deeply committed to fostering a relationship with it.
Aug 14, 2022, at 02:39 am
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, a votary of reforms in Muslim personal laws, told Indian Express in an interview that the ban on Rushdie’s Satanic Verses, the overturning of the Supreme Court's verdict in the Shah Bano case, and the decision to open the locks of the Babri Masjid, did monumental harm to the country as these issues were dealt with not on merit but to build vote banks.
Himachal Pradesh amends law to forbid forced mass conversion
Aug 14, 2022, at 12:53 am
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly Saturday passed a bill banning mass religious conversion and increasing the maximum punishment to 10 years against offenders, amending its 2019 law which forbids religious conversion through force or allurement.
Jammu and Kashmir: Tug of war event marks Independence Day celebrations at BSF School
Aug 14, 2022, at 12:35 am
Jammu: A Tug of War competition was organised on Saturday for Under 14 Boys and Girls competition at BSF Primary School here to mark 75th Independence Day celebrations.
Kashmir: Hizbul chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among four who lose govt jobs due to terror links
Aug 14, 2022, at 12:11 am
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has removed the services of four government employees, including terror accused Bitta Karate's wife and terror group Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin's son, for having terror links, media reports said on Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Cinema halls to reopen after three decades
Aug 13, 2022, at 11:55 pm
Srinagar: After a long gap of three decades, a new multiplex will soon be opened in Jammu and Kashmir.
Centre to conduct survey on sanitation workers involved in unsafe acts
Aug 13, 2022, at 11:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is in the process of starting a survey to account for the number of people involved in unsafe activities like cleaning septic tanks, and sewers, The Hindu reported.
Sri Lanka grants permission for entry of Chinese research vessel despite India's concern : Reports
Aug 13, 2022, at 11:13 pm
Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has granted permission to the Chinese tracking vessel Yuang Wang 5 to dock at the Hambantota Port, a move that was objected to by India.
Will push last nail in coffin of terrorism in one year: Jammu and Kashmir Guv Manoj Sinha
Aug 13, 2022, at 11:08 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday asserted that government will push last nail in the coffin of terrorism in one year.
Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath's photo blackened, case filed
Aug 13, 2022, at 10:06 pm
Firozabad: A police case was filed on Saturday after a photograph of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on a hoarding was found blackened, police sources said here.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma flags off cycle rally on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Aug 13, 2022, at 09:49 pm
Guwahati: As a part of the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of India’s independence, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday flagged off a cycle rally initiated by Chairman of Assam Plantation Crops Development Corporation Limited Ashok Sarma.
Har Ghar Tiranga: PM Narendra Modi appreciates Shikara rally on Dal Lake
Aug 13, 2022, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday described the Shikara rally, which was conducted on the Dal Lake in Srinagar as a part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga', as a 'wonderful collective effort'.
Jammu and Kashmir Guv LG Manoj Sinha asks citizens to hoist tricolour
Aug 13, 2022, at 09:19 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday appealed to all citizens to hoist the tricolour at their homes and celebrate the spirit of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
Jammu and Kashmir govt sacks Salah-ud-Din's son, Bitta Karate's wife, two others over terror links
Aug 13, 2022, at 08:32 pm
The Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, Saturday sacked four of its employees with an immediate effect for their alleged terror links, media reports said.
India at 75: Amit Shah hoists tricolour at home
Aug 13, 2022, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday hoisted the national flag at his residence here.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests Covid-19 positive again
Aug 13, 2022, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Sonia Gandhi tested positive for Covid-19 again, the party said Saturday.
Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's 'silence' on China
Aug 13, 2022, at 05:22 am
New Delhi/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over alleged Chinese intrusions and asked why the latter was 'silent on the same'.
Pakistan: Protests by families of disappeared met with intimidation, harassment and violence
Aug 13, 2022, at 04:49 am
Pakistani authorities must end their outrageous crackdown on peaceful protests by families seeking justice for the enforced disappearance of their loved ones, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing detailing the state’s violation of the right to peaceful protest.
Tejashwi Yadav meets Sonia Gandhi, Sitaram Yechury in Delhi
Aug 13, 2022, at 02:31 am
New Delhi/UNI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Friday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury in the national capital.
China's defence to JeM's Rauf Asghar most uncalled for: India
Aug 13, 2022, at 12:27 am
New Delhi: India on Friday said the technical hold placed by China on the listing proposal for Jaish e Mohammed Deputy Chief Abdul Rauf Asghar was the "most uncalled for" and the international community has been unable to speak in one common voice against terrorism.
Taiwan issue: India calls for restraint, de-escalation of tension
Aug 13, 2022, at 12:15 am
New Delhi: Expressing concern over the Taiwan strait crisis, India on Friday called for restraint and avoidance of unilateral actions to change the status quo.
Crazy Love: Teenager from Assam injects HIV positive blood of boyfriend
Aug 13, 2022, at 12:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Blinded by love, a 15-year-old girl from Assam injected her boyfriend's HIV positive blood into her body using a syringe, media reports said.
No GST on residential property, clarifies Narendra Modi-led government
Aug 12, 2022, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi: The opposition on Friday slammed the government over an 18 per cent GST being levied on rents.
Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha flags off 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally
Aug 12, 2022, at 11:07 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the “Har Ghar Tiranga” rally at the Dal Lake here.
Aug 12, 2022, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi: The 4th India-Bangladesh Annual Defence Dialogue, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division of Bangladesh Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, was held in New Delhi on Thursday.
Government of India celebrates Har Ghar Tiranga program
Aug 12, 2022, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi: The Government of India is celebrating Har GharTiranga Program from Aug 11– 15, 2022.
Jammu and Kashmir: Cop injured in Anantnag attack
Aug 12, 2022, at 10:08 pm
Srinagar: In a second targeted attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a policeman was injured in a militant strike in Anantnag district, officials said.
Karnataka: Police flag march amid Bengaluru Idgah Maidan tension
Aug 12, 2022, at 08:08 pm
Bengaluru: Karnataka police on Friday carried out a flag march in the city's disputed Idgah Maidan following a few Hindu groups expressing their desire to hold Ganesh puja during Vinayak Chaturthi.
Indian Air Force to participate in bilateral exercise hosted by Malaysia
Aug 12, 2022, at 07:50 pm
New Delhi: A contingent of the Indian Air Force left for Malaysia today to participate in a bilateral exercise named 'Udarashakti'.