Terrorist groups determined to create disturbance in valley, says GOC
Oct 28, 2023, at 12:14 am
A day after a major infiltration bid was foiled and five Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were killed along the Line of Control, a senior Army officer on Friday said there has been a constant endeavour from Pakistan to disturb the prevailing peace and vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Annual Urs of Dastgeer Sahib observed
Oct 27, 2023, at 11:03 pm
The Annual Urs of Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani, popularly known as Peer Dastgeer Sahib, was observed with religious fervour in Kashmir on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh Crime: Dalit youth attempts self-immolation, SO suspended
Oct 27, 2023, at 10:33 pm
A Station Officer (SO) was suspended on Friday after a Dalit youth perturbed with police inaction attempted self-immolation in front of the police station in Gaindas Bujurg area of Balrampur district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here.
Uttar Pradesh: Five die, several injured as bus overturns in Mirzapur
Oct 27, 2023, at 10:32 pm
Five people, including two women and a child, died and several others were injured when a private bus overturned in Sant Nagar area of Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, police sources said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Friday prayers disallowed at Srinagar’s Jamia mosque
Oct 27, 2023, at 09:43 pm
For the third consecutive Friday, the authorities disallowed the congregational prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid, the managing body of the mosque said.
China's rapid military expansion raises global concerns
Oct 27, 2023, at 08:16 pm
In recent years, China has been making significant strides in expanding its military capabilities, raising concerns among global powers, particularly the United States.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two BSF jawans injured in firing by Pakistan Rangers
Oct 27, 2023, at 07:55 pm
Two Border Security Force personnel sustained injuries while the border dwellers moved to safer locations after Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border here.
Accord sanction to bill exempting Tamil Nadu from NEET: MK Stalin urges President Murmu
Oct 27, 2023, at 07:25 pm
Chennai/UNI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Friday urged President Droupadi Murmu to accord assent to the Bill passed in the StateLegislative Assembly seeking to exempt Tamil Nadu from the purview of NEET exams and allow admissions for UG medical courses based on the marks secured in the Plus-2 board exams conducted by the State government.
Telangana assembly elections: Congress appoints Rakesh Shetty as party's observer
Oct 27, 2023, at 06:13 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Congress high command on Friday appointed Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Seva Dal’s working president Rakesh Shetty as Observer for Telangana for the assembly election.
Oct 27, 2023, at 06:02 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Reacting to the arrest of West Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick, state Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday demanded a probe into the role of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the alleged ration distribution scam.
West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick arrested by ED in 'ration scam', cries 'grave conspiracy'
Oct 27, 2023, at 05:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Foreign Minister Jyotipriya Mallick was on Friday morning arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged scam in the state's ration distribution when he helmed the food ministry, media reports said.
Oct 27, 2023, at 03:41 pm
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested West Bengal Forest Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Jyotipriya Mallick in the wee hours on Friday from his Salt Lake residence after marathon grilling in connection with an alleged multi-crore ration distribution scam in the state.
Centre's plan to rope in bureaucrats as 'Rath Prabharis' hits roadblock from Election Commission
Oct 27, 2023, at 05:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre's plan to rope in bureaucrats for a countrywide mega rally to highlight the BJP-led central government's achievements has hit a hurdle with the Election Commission banning the yatra in five states where elections are due by the year-end.
UP: Youth shot dead in Mirzapur, four policemen suspended
Oct 27, 2023, at 04:30 am
Mirzapur (UP)/IBNS/UNI: Four police personnel, including a Station Officer (SO), were suspended on charges of committing laxity after a youth was shot dead in the Jigna area of Mirzapur district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said here on Thursday.
Pakistan trying to push maximum militants before snowfall blocks routes: J&K DGP
Oct 27, 2023, at 03:40 am
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Director General of J&K Police Dilbag Singh Thursday said Pakistan is trying to push as many militants to this side before the infiltrating routes are closed due to snowfall on the Line of Control (LoC).
Mamata Banerjee takes a swipe at BJP after ED raids Bengal Minister's house
Oct 27, 2023, at 02:51 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday described the ED raids at state minister Jyotipriya Mallick's house as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s "abuse of power to muzzle any opposition to their authoritarian rule".
Oct 27, 2023, at 01:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday tore into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Enforcement Directorate raids at the premises of Rajasthan Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra and summons to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s son Vaibhav Gehlot.
5 militants killed as security forces foil infiltration bid in Jammu Kashmir
Oct 27, 2023, at 01:55 am
Srinagar: Five unidentified militants were killed as security forces foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machil sector of Kupwara district on Thursday.
Qatar gives 8 Indian Navy veterans death penalty; 'deeply shocked' Indian govt to challenge order
Oct 27, 2023, at 01:12 am
New Delhi: A court in Qatar handed down death sentences on Thursday to eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been jailed in the country for over a year. Responding to the verdict, the Indian government expressed “deep shock” and said it is exploring all available legal options.
Oct 27, 2023, at 12:39 am
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has been summoned to appear before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee on October 31 in connection with the "cash for query" row, media reports said.
India-Middle East Economic Corridor likely cause of Hamas attack: Biden
Oct 26, 2023, at 09:58 pm
Washington DC: US President Joe Biden has indicated that one of the motives behind Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7 was the recent announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which aims to connect the entire region through an extensive network of railways, roads, and ports, news agency ANI reported.
Election Commission appoints actor Rajkummar Rao as it National Icon for upcoming polls
Oct 26, 2023, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In a bid to improve the electoral participation in the upcoming Five state assembly elections and the 2024 general elections, the Election Commission of India( ECI) on Thursday appointed actor Rajkummar Rao as its National Icon.
PDP re-elects Mehbooba Mufti as party chief for another term
Oct 26, 2023, at 07:54 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was re-elected as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president for a term of three years.
Kashmir: Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara, two militants killed
Oct 26, 2023, at 07:42 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Two militants were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machil sector of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
Oct 26, 2023, at 06:36 pm
Lawyer Jai Dehadrai and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey will record their statements before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee in connection with the "cash for questions" charge brought against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, media reports said.
Indian diaspora calls for employment authorization card reform in US
Oct 26, 2023, at 05:46 pm
In a compelling plea for reform, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) has come to the defense of thousands of Indian-Americans who find themselves entangled in the decades-old green card backlog.
Ludhiana farmer sets example, earns Rs 31 Lakh from paddy straw management
Oct 26, 2023, at 05:44 pm
In a remarkable example of innovation and environmental stewardship, Harinderjeet Singh Gill, a law graduate turned farmer from Nurpur Bet in Ludhiana, has demonstrated an effective and profitable way to manage paddy straw.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu hospitalised after intestinal infection
Oct 26, 2023, at 05:25 pm
Shimla/UNI: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was hospitalised at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGMC Shimla) for treatment of intestinal infection.
'Those who are against terrorism are with us': Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon lauds India's support
Oct 26, 2023, at 05:03 am
New Delhi/UNI: Israeli ambassador to India Naor Gilon said that all the countries against terrorism are with Israel and appreciated India’s support for military operations against Hamas in Gaza, on Wednesday.
Kangana Ranaut meets Israel ambassador Naor Gilon, says 'our hearts are bleeding too'
Oct 26, 2023, at 03:53 am
New Delhi: Actor Kangana Ranaut Wednesday met Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, and expressed hope of Israel emerging victorious in the "war against terrorism".