PM Modi chairs CCS meet, reviews scenario on Indo-Pak conflict
Feb 28, 2019, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and reviewed the security scenario in the country in the wake of prevailing Indo-Pak situation.
Pak gesture in consonance with Geneva Convention, Air chief on pilot return
Feb 28, 2019, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): In a joint media statement by the Air Force, Army and Navy, the Armed Forces on Thursday said the gesture of Pakistan by releasing Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from its captive is in consonance with Geneva Convention.
Pak tried to attack Indian military installations: Armed Forces
Feb 28, 2019, at 07:26 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): In a joint briefing by the Air Force, Army and Navy, the Armed Forces on Thursday said Pakistan had tried to attack the military installations of India but failed to inflict any damage. Their designs to target our installations by dropping active payloads were thwarted, said the Indian defence top officials outside the Ministry of Defence building.
Indian Armed Forces Briefing: We will continue to target terror camps so long Pak supports terrors
Feb 28, 2019, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi: On a day Pakistan annoucned that it would release captured Indian pilot on a mission in post Pulwama action by the Indian Airforce, India's armed forces chiefs jointly briefed the. media holding that Pakistan has not been able to cause any harm to India's military installations. Their designs to bomb our installations were thwarted, said the Indian defence top officials outside the Ministry of Defence.
Pak to release pilot Abhinandan tomorrow as 'peace gesture': Imran Khan
Feb 28, 2019, at 07:01 pm
Islamabad, Feb 28 (IBNS): After India refused to negotiate with Pakistan on the issue of safe return of Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said his country will release the captive on Friday as a "peace gesture".
Nation comes first: Yeddyurappa clarifies his statement on BJP's K'taka win
Feb 28, 2019, at 06:12 pm
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IBNS): Clarifying his previous statement where he had stated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will reap benefits of the Indian Air Force (IAF)'s air strike on terror camps in Pakistan in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Thursday said nation comes first and not the party.
Assam CM inaugurates Mission Assam QualiTea
Feb 28, 2019, at 05:39 pm
Guwahati, Feb 28 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbandna Sonowal on Wednesday inaugurated Training of Small Tea Growers on Tea Quality titled ‘Mission Assam QualiTea’ at a function held at Assam Agricultural University in Jorhat.
Driver drags Guwahati traffic police constable 1 km on bonnet of his vehicle
Feb 28, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Guwahati, Feb 28 (IBNS): A video, where a city police traffic constable was dragged one kilometer by a driver of a passenger vehicle in Assam’s capital city Guwahati, went viral on social media.
Fake clothing worth Rs 19 lakh seized in Kolhapur
Feb 28, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Kolhapur, Feb 28 (UNI) The Gaonbhag police on Thursday raided an apparel shop located in the Ichalkaranji town of this district and allegedly seized fake branded shirts, jeans and other fashion accessories valuing up to Rs 19 lakh.
Puducherry: PWD voucher employees arrested
Feb 28, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Puducherry, Feb 28 (UNI) As many as fifty voucher employees of the Public Works Department (PWD) were arrested when they shouted slogans against Lt Governor Kiran Bedi.
Three doctors fined for medical negligence in Maharashtra
Feb 28, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Parbhani, Feb 28 (UNI) The Parbhani District Consumer Forum on Wednesday slapped a fine of Rs.70,000 to the city-based three gynecologists for showing medical negligence and irresponsibility during the surgery of a female patient in 2018.
Indian Air Force pilot to be released tomorrow: Imran Khan
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Islamabad, Feb 28 (IBNS): In a major development, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan will be released on Friday.
Delhi HC verdict on 'Two Leaves' symbol shows we are the real AIADMK : TN CM Palaniswami
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Chennai, Feb 28 (UNI) 'It's a good solution and a good verdict', that's how ruling AIADMK Joint Coordinator and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said, on the Delhi High Court upholding allotting the hugely popular 'Two Leaves' symbol to the AIADMK.
Rajasthan residents receive spoof calls from Pakistan seeking information on Army
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:55 pm
Jaipur, Feb 28 (UNI) Residents of Rajasthan's Bikaner were receiving spoof calls from Pakistan seeking information about the Indian Army alongside the international border, amid escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, sources said.
J and K Panthers Party urges all political parties to unite to face Pakistan's aggression
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Jammu, Feb 28 (UNI) Urging upon the entire political class in the country to come together and back the government and armed forces in the present situation, Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party on Thursday said that it was the time to display unity.
Three injured in bomb explosion at Thalassery
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:48 pm
Kannur, Feb 28 (UNI) Three persons suffered minor injuries in a powerful crude bomb explosion near Thalassery town on Thursday morning.
Maharasahtra: Congress bags 24 out of 26 Sillod Municipal Council seats
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:38 pm
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Feb 28 (UNI) The Congress party emerged victorious in the election held on February 27 for the Sillod Municipal Council (SMC) as Congress corportaors bagged 24 out of 26 Council seats.
Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur flags off Uddan-2 from Shimla Airport
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:27 pm
Shimla, Feb 28 (UNI) To increase the air connectivity and facilitate tourists, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Bharbhu (online from New Delhi) flagged off the Uddan-2 helicopter subsidized service from Shimla Airport at Jubberhati on Thursday.
Popularise Urdu, the beautiful language of the masses : Governor Dr Najma Heptulla
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Imphal, Feb 28 (UNI)Governor of Manipur Dr Najma Heptulla on Thursday said Urdu language should be popularised even more for its beauty and cultural value.
Pilot Abhinandan's immediate safe return non negotiable, govt source
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:18 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI) The government on Thursday asserted that there will be no negotiation with Pakistan on the issue of 'safe return' of Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan and New Delhi is also not impressed with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's fresh offer to talks.
No deal with Pakistan on captured IAF pilot, want him back ASAP: India
Feb 28, 2019, at 04:07 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): India will offer no deal on the IAF pilot captured in Pakistan, NDTV, quoting source said, adding that it expected Wing Commander Abhinandan to be returned immediately.
Ready to consider IAF pilot release if it means de-escalation of tension: Pakistan
Feb 28, 2019, at 03:40 pm
Islamabad, Feb 28 (IBNS): Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan was willing to consider returning Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan if it meant de-escalation of tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Feb 28, 2019, at 03:13 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari will lay the foundation stone for a six-lane access-controlled NH project at Kalindi Kunj-Meethapur Road in Delhi on Friday.
Suresh Prabhu addresses diplomats of LAC Region
Feb 28, 2019, at 03:01 pm
New York, Feb 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu,interacted with diplomats of India-Latin America and Caribbean Strategic (LAC) Economic Cooperation in New Delhi yesterday. In his keynote address Suresh Prabhu stressed on the need for a multi-pronged strategy to enhance our bilateral trade, both in merchandise and services.
Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express till further notice
Feb 28, 2019, at 02:48 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): Pakistan has suspended the bi-weekly Samjhauta Express that runs between Lahore and the Indian capital amid bilateral tension soaring between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Country united behind brave soldiers :PM Modi
Feb 28, 2019, at 02:32 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (UNI/IBNS) : Exhorting the brave soldiers standing at borders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured that the whole country is backing them unitedly and said there people should be careful to see that their morale remains high.
Mayawati questions PM's mega address to BJP workers when country's security is in danger
Feb 28, 2019, at 02:31 pm
Lucknow, Feb 28 (UNI/IBNS) : Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for continuing with electioneering by addressing 15,000 party workers through a mega video conferencing when the nation's 'security is in danger'.
Army, Air Force and Navy to hold joint press meet
Feb 28, 2019, at 02:27 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): The Indian Army, Air Force and Navy will hold a joint press conference at 5pm today on the security situation between India and Pakistan, media reports said.
India emboldened by US stand: Pak diplomat
Feb 28, 2019, at 02:02 pm
Washington DC, Feb 28 (IBNS): Pakistan Ambassador to the US Asad Majeed Khan has said the fact that the Trump administration had not condemned India's air strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammad camp in Pakistan had emboldened India.
J&K HC dismisses petition seeking probe into alleged fake encounters
Feb 28, 2019, at 01:57 pm
Srinagar, Feb 28 (UNI/IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir High Court (HC) has dismissed a petition seeking a probe into the killing of five militants in the frontier district of Kupwara and two others in summer capital Srinagar in 2016 in alleged fake encounters.