Polling commences on a brisk note for sixth phase in Uttar Pradesh
May 12, 2019, at 07:21 am
Lucknow, May 12 (UNI) Polling commenced at a brisk note in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies spread out in 16 districts of Poorvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh in the sixth phase on Sunday.
New Delhi: Three-way battle of ballots begins for 7 LS seats
May 12, 2019, at 07:19 am
Delhi, May 12 (UNI/IBNS) The Capital's 1.43 crore electors commenced exercising their franchise at 13,800 polling stations on Sunday for seven Lok Sabha constituencies of Delhi, in what is seen as a three-way contest between the newbie Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress.
Narendra Modi government will get another term: Amit Shah in Patna
May 11, 2019, at 10:32 pm
Patna, May 11 (UNI): BJP president Amit Shah today held an impressive road show in Patna Sahib constituency seeking votes in favour of party candidate and union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad facing a challenge from sitting MP Shatrughan Sinha contesting on Congress ticket after he was denied opportunity by the BJP to contest from this seat with which he remained associated for decades.
Manipur : Security forces apprehend 7 militants, recover huge cache of arms-ammunition
May 11, 2019, at 10:08 pm
Guwahati, May 11 (IBNS): Security forces have apprehended seven militants of three different banned militant groups and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur.
Islamic State starts referring its operation in Jammu and Kashmir as 'Hind Province'
May 11, 2019, at 05:50 pm
Srinagar, May 11 (IBNS): In a major development, terrorist group Islamic State has declared using the name of "Hind Province" for its operations in Jammu & Kashmir.
Lok Sabha Polls: Some Delhiites complain of missing voter-slips
May 11, 2019, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Ahead of polling in Delhi for Lok Sabha, some of the voters are complaining that they have not received voter slips which have been distributed by the booth level officer (BLO).
Lok Sabha Polls: Stage set to hold repoll in 168 booths of West Tripura
May 11, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Agartala, May 11 (UNI) Amid oppositions’ demand for holding fresh poll in all the1679 polling booths of West Tripura parliamentary constituency, Election Commission of India (ECI) is all set to hold repoll in 168 booths across 26 assembly segments out of 30 under the parliamentary seat, tomorrow.
NCW chief criticises Navjot Singh Sidhu for his 'bride' comment against PM Narendra Modi
May 11, 2019, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): The National Commission for Women on Saturday criticised Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for comparing Indian PM Narendra Modi with a bride who pretends to work.
Thousands of streetlights defunct in jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar, SMC Mayor
May 11, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Srinagar, May 11 (UNI) Thousands of streetlight in the summer capital are defunct and Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has expressed its inability to repair them in the absence of electric division.
Cyclone Fani: South Central Railway loses around Rs 2.97 Crore
May 11, 2019, at 05:18 pm
Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) The South Central Railway (SCR) has incurred a revenue loss of about Rs 2.97 crore due to severe cyclonic storm 'FANI'.
Maharastra: Two money-lenders held in abduction case
May 11, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Kolhapur, May 11 (UNI) Two private money-lenders were arrested on charges of abduction and threatening a youth on Saturday.
Uttar Pradsh: Father kills daughter, dumps body in well
May 11, 2019, at 05:14 pm
Amroha, May 11 (UNI) A one-and-half year old was killed by her father in the Naugawan Sadat area of this district in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said on Saturday.
Madhya Pradesh: Mishap claims 7
May 11, 2019, at 05:12 pm
Gwalior, MP, May 11 (UNI) Seven persons died on the spot and two sustained grievous injuries when their car was crushed between a couple of lorries in the wee hours on Saturday in the vicinity of a toll plaza within Morar area, law enforcement authorities said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces launch CASO in Pulwama
May 11, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Srinagar, May 11 (UNI) Security forces on Saturday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, official sources said.
Farmer organisations call off three-day 'dharna'
May 11, 2019, at 05:10 pm
Moga , May 11(UNI) All the seven farmer organisations on Saturday announced postponement of its proposed three-day 'dharna' in Patiala from 12 to 14 May as the ryots were busy in harvesting.
Assam: Curfew continues in Hailakandi district
May 11, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Guwahati, May 11 (UNI) Curfew remained clamped in Hailakandi district of southern Assam for the second day today as tension simmered following yesterday’s clashes in the headquarter town of Hailakandi, in which one person was killed and several others injured.
Election Commission orders re-polling in three booths on Sunday
May 11, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Kolkata, May 11 (UNI) The Election Commission has ordered re-polling in three booths of as many Lok Sabha seats on Sunday, the day when eight other LS parliamentary segments are going to the penultimate phase voting.
Tripura: Three Bangladeshi citizens nabbed
May 11, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Ambassa(Tripura), May 11(UNI) Three Bangladeshi citizens, including a woman, were nabbed by the Border Security Force at remote Chandrakanta Para of Raisyabari in the bordering subdivision of Longthoraivalley in the northern Tripura district of Dhalai here last evening.
Bihar: Cop among two arrested for extorting money
May 11, 2019, at 05:01 pm
Dehri-on-Sone, May 11 (UNI) Two people, including an assistant police sub-inspector, were arrested after they were found guilty of extorting money from drivers of sand laden trucks on Dehri-Vikramganj road under Dalmianagar police station area in Rohtas district late last night.
Forest officials seize 50 birds in Puducherry
May 11, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Puducherry, May 11 (UNI) Puducherry Forest officials on Saturday seized 50 birds up for sale on the road at Odiyampet area.
Kashmir: Unidentified body recovered from Jhelum in Srinagar
May 11, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Srinagar, May 11 (UNI) An unidentified body was on Saturday recovered from river Jehlum in the down town city, official sources said.
India-France bilateral exercise Varuna-19 concludes
May 11, 2019, at 04:49 pm
Panaji, May 11 (UNI) The prestigious India-France bilateral exercise Varuna-19 concluded on Friday with both the India and France Carrier Task Forces executing close range manoeuvers.
Maharashtra: Woman, son commit suicide
May 11, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Palghar, May 11 (UNI) A woman and her son allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at their residence in Virar township in this district of Maharashtra.
Congress gets support from Akhilesh Yadav’s uncle Shivpal Yadav
May 11, 2019, at 04:40 pm
Varanasi (UP), May 11 (UNI) In what is seen an interesting development in caste equations in electoral politics in Varanasi, Shivpal Yadav-led newly floated Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) has decided to support the candidature of Congress leader Ajay Rai for the prestigious seat.
Suresh Prabhu greets Army for inducting Apache Guardian chopper
May 11, 2019, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Saturday congratulated the Indian Army for inducting Apache Guardian helicopter into the force saying it would mordenise capabilities of helicopter fleet.
India, China to consult, cooperate on peace of Afghanistan
May 11, 2019, at 04:23 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) India and China would consult closely on the evolving situation in Afghanistan and cooperate in carrying forward the decision taken by the leadership of the two countries.
I respect Mayawati, she is a national icon: Rahul Gandhi
May 11, 2019, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): At a time when the BSP and the Samajwadi Party are contesting the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh together, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has said he respects BSP chief Mayawati.
Lok Sabha Election: SAD Taksali to release its manifesto on May 13
May 11, 2019, at 02:42 pm
Moga, May 11(UNI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Taksali has announced to release its election manifesto on May 13.
Congress effectuated loan remission, claims MP CM Kamal Nath
May 11, 2019, at 02:40 pm
Bhopal, May 11 (UNI): Even as agrarian debt waiver continues to make Madhya Pradesh politics simmer, Chief Minister Kamal Nath averred on Saturday that the crux of the matter is deposition of amounts in cultivators’ accounts and that has been achieved by the Congress dispensation.
West Bengal: Election Commission orders re-polling in three booths tomorrow
May 11, 2019, at 02:28 pm
Kolkata, May 11 (UNI): The Election Commission has ordered re-polling in three booths of as many Lok Sabha seats on Sunday, the day when eight other parliamentary segments are going to the penultimate phase voting.