DYFI activist goes missing from Feb 11 Nabanna Abhijan rally, family lodges complaint
Feb 16, 2021, at 03:52 am
Kolkata/IBNS: When Kolkata is witnessing a political tension following the death of a DYFI activist, who had allegedly been injured in a clash with police during Feb 11 Nabanna abhijan rally, another DYFI worker has reportedly gone missing from the same rally.
Modi government committed to strengthening development and connectivity in Assam: S Jaishankar
Feb 16, 2021, at 03:22 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday said that good infrastructure is required to attract investment in Assam and the Narendra Modi government is committed to strengthening development and connectivity in Assam and the entire North-Eastern region.
Andhra Pradesh BJP leaders appeal to Centre for reconsidering privatisation of steel plant
Feb 16, 2021, at 01:46 am
Vijayawada/UNI: BJP leaders of Andhra Pradesh led by State president Somu Veerraju met Union Minister for steel Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi on Monday and appealed to him to reconsider the proposal of privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP).
Govt to set up Digital Intelligence Unit to probe financial frauds
Feb 16, 2021, at 01:21 am
New Delhi/UNI: The government on Monday directed officials to set up a Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) to coordinate with various stakeholders in investigating fraudulent activity involving telecom resources.
Coronavirus: 56 persons staying in an apartment found positive in Bengaluru City
Feb 15, 2021, at 11:31 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: A new Covid-19 cluster emerged in Bengaluru among Nursing College students last week. Now, 56 residents of an apartment complex in ward 188, Bilekahalli have tested positive for Covid-19.
Assam Rifles recover drugs worth Rs 3 crore in Mizoram
Feb 15, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Aizawl: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Aizawl Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) 19 FIT and Excise & Narcotics Department, recovered 667 grams heroin in general area Hnahthial In Mizoram.
Kolkata: Police, SFI-DYFI leaders clash over Left youth leader Maidul Islam Middya's death
Feb 15, 2021, at 11:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A fresh clash between police and the Left youth leaders occurred here on Monday evening over the mortal remains of Maidul Islam Middhya, who died earlier in the day after getting injured during the Nabanna Abhiyan last week.
Feb 15, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Guwahati: Assam Finance minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma described Badruddin Ajmal as the enemy of Assam and called him the most dangerous face of Assam politics.
Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan troops violate ceasefire near LoC in Kupwara
Feb 15, 2021, at 10:32 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Pakistan troops on Monday violated ceasefire and resorted to indiscriminate shelling and firing at forward posts in Tangdhar sector in frontier north Kashmir district of Kupwara.
Gujarat: Vijay Rupani tests covid-19 positive
Feb 15, 2021, at 10:30 pm
Ahmedabad/UNI: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has been found infected with Coronavirus.
Maharashtra: Two injured in open fire in Palghar
Feb 15, 2021, at 09:41 pm
Palghar/UNI: Two persons were injured when some unidentified persons fired at them in Nalasopara late last night the police said on Monday.
Rajnath Singh appreciates Delhi Police
Feb 15, 2021, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the Delhi Police for ensuring safety and well-being of the National Capital from internal and external threats.
Supreme Court pulls up WhatsApp over privacy policy
Feb 15, 2021, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the social media giant Facebook and its messaging app, WhatsApp over privacy policy.
Supreme Court pulls up Facebook, WhatsApp over privacy policy
Feb 15, 2021, at 08:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the social media giant Facebook and its messaging app, WhatsApp over privacy policy, saying, "You may be $ 2-3 trillion company but people's privacy is more valuable for them and it is our duty to protect their privacy."
Looting from public: Rahul Gandhi slams govt over fresh LPG price hike
Feb 15, 2021, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress parliamentarian Rahul Gandhi on Monday made a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi government over the fresh price hike in Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) gas cylinders.
Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, arrested on way to Hathras, gets bail to meet mother
Feb 15, 2021, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday granted a bail for five days to Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, who was arrested on his way to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh for reporting on the alleged rape of a Dalit woman, to meet his ailing mother, media reports said.
After Disha Ravi, arrest warrants for activists Nikita Jacob, Shantanu over toolkit issued now
Feb 15, 2021, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After Disha Ravi, the Delhi Police on Monday issued arrest warrants for two more activists in connection with a toolkit which was shared by climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmers' protests, media reports said.
Left youth activist allegedly injured during Nabanna Abhiyan dies in Kolkata hospital
Feb 15, 2021, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A 32-year-old activist of CPI-M's youth wing- Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), who was allegedly injured in police lathicharge during Left student-youths' Nabanna Abhiyan rally on Feb 11, died at a private nursing home in south Kolkata's Camac Street on Monday morning, reports said.
Farmers' Protests: Climate activist Disha Ravi's arrest over toolkit triggers outrage
Feb 15, 2021, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The arrest of 21-year old climate activist Disha Ravi in connection with the farmers' protests have triggered outrage worldwide besides sharp criticisms of the Narendra Modi government by the Indian politicians.
LAC face-off: Congress leader AK Antony slams Centre for disengaging on China's terms
Feb 15, 2021, at 03:52 am
New Delhi/UNI: Senior Congress leader and former Defence Minister AK Antony on Sunday made an all-out attack on the Centre, accusing the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government of not giving priority to the national security by "agreeing to disengagement on China’s terms."
PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates various projects in Kochi
Feb 15, 2021, at 03:36 am
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stone of various projects in Kochi Kerala on Sunday.
Puri crime: Electrician held for video recording bathing scene of a woman in a hotel
Feb 15, 2021, at 03:08 am
Puri/UNI: Puri Town police today arrested an electrician on the charge of filming a girl while she was taking a bath in a hotel room.
Workplaces have to be safe for women in all respects: Rekha Sharma
Feb 15, 2021, at 03:03 am
Srinagar: Chairperson of National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma said on Saturday that the internal committees constituted in institutions and organisations to prevent sexual harassment of women must do their job efficiently and seriously to create a safe and secure workplace environment for women.
Jammu Police solves firing incident, one arrested with pistol
Feb 15, 2021, at 02:42 am
Jammu/UNI: Police on Sunday cracked a firing incident within an hour with the arrest of the accused along with a pistol in Trikuta Nagar area here.
Jammu and Kashmir: IUST holds 7th meeting of Academic Council
Feb 15, 2021, at 02:39 am
Srinagar: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) on Thursday convened its 7th meeting of the academic council of the varsity.
West Bengal accident: Dumper crushes four persons
Feb 15, 2021, at 02:31 am
Barddhaman/UNI: A dumper crushed four persons, including three members of a family, to death on National Highway 2 in Purba Barddhaman district of West Bengal on Sunday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Samba hosts medical camp for drivers
Feb 15, 2021, at 01:23 am
Srinagar: As part of the ongoing Road Safety month campaign, Deputy Commissioner Samba, Rohit Khajuria has inaugurated a Medical Camp for drivers and other stakeholders associated with the transport sector.
Jammu and Kashmir: JKSSB examination arrangements reviewed at Kathua
Feb 15, 2021, at 01:18 am
Srinagar: District Development Commissioner Kathua, Om Prakash today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for smooth conduct of written test of Class IV posts being conducted by J&K Service Selection Board in the district.
BJP leaders Deepak Roy and Subrata Roy join TMC ahead of West Bengal state polls
Feb 15, 2021, at 01:15 am
Kolkata: Two Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, Deepak Roy and Subrata Roy, joined the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata on Sunday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Director Agriculture Kashmir reviews achievements under CSS, Capex at Baramulla
Feb 15, 2021, at 12:54 am
Srinagar: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today convened a meeting of concerned officers here, to review physical and financial achievements of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Capex budget.