South Kashmir operation called off
Jan 13, 2022, at 05:47 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Security forces have called off the anti militancy operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam that was launched on Wednesday evening and which left a policeman and a Pakistani militant dead, officials said on Thursday.
UP polls 2022: ECI to set the ball rolling from tomorrow
Jan 13, 2022, at 05:43 pm
Lucknow /UNI: With political parties grappling in selecting candidates for the 403 assembly seats in the state, the Election Commission of India(ECI) is prepared to set the ball rolling for the 7- phase crucial assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh from Friday, it was announced on Thursday.
India, China discuss border standoff for 13 hours
Jan 13, 2022, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The 14th round of military talks between India and China which started at 9:30 am on Wednesday concluded by 10:30 pm, officials informed on Thursday.
Kashmir: JeM terrorist, cop killed in Kulgam encounter
Jan 13, 2022, at 06:47 am
Srinagar/IBNS: A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist and a policeman were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday, the police said.
'Omicron is not common cold': Centre counters top epidemiologist
Jan 13, 2022, at 05:12 am
Assam govt to procure unsold stock of traditional handloom items from indigenous weavers
Jan 13, 2022, at 03:42 am
Guwahati/IBNS: With a view to providing relief to handloom weavers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, the Assam government will procure unsold stock of traditional handloom items from indigenous weavers of the state through ARTFED and AGMC Limited.
Amit Shah likely to seal agreement on Assam-Meghalaya border row
Jan 13, 2022, at 03:28 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to seal the agreement on the inter-state border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya in six out of 12 disputed areas ahead of Meghalay’s 50th statehood day celebration on Jan 21.
PM Modi security lapse: No breach but plot, says HP CM Jai Ram Thakur
Jan 13, 2022, at 02:47 am
Shimla/UNI: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday said that Narendra Modi's rally was not cancelled due to any security lapse at Ferozepur in Punjab but it was sheer conspiracy against the Prime Minister under a planned manner.
Gangasagar pilgrims must abide by Covid rules: Mamata Banerjee
Jan 13, 2022, at 01:12 am
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday appealed to the pilgrims arriving at the Gangasagar Mela to abide by Covid rules and use double masks.
Akhilesh Yadav hints at Chauhan joining SP ahead of UP polls
Jan 13, 2022, at 12:15 am
Lucknow/UNI: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav hinted on Wednesday that Dara Singh Chauhan, who resigned as the Forest and Environment Minister in Uttar Pradesh, has joined his party.
Dara Singh Chauhan quits Yogi Adityanath govt ahead of UP Assembly polls
Jan 12, 2022, at 10:47 pm
Lucknow/UNI: In another jolt to the BJP ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Forest and Environment Minister Dara Singh Chauhan on Wednesday became the second Cabinet member to quit the Yogi Adityanath government.
Indian Army Chief Naravane warns 350-400 terrorists are waiting to infiltrate
Jan 12, 2022, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi/UNI: As many as 350 to 400 terrorists were across the border in Pakistan waiting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Army chief Gen M.M. Naravane said on Wednesday, adding "it once again exposes the nefarious designs of our western neighbour."
Highest level of operational preparedness being maintained at northern border: Army Chief Naravane
Jan 12, 2022, at 10:21 pm
New Delhi/UNI: There have been 'positive developments' along both the northern and western border since last January, Army Chief General MM Naravane said on Wednesday, adding that the Army continues to maintain the highest level of operational preparedness at the northern border.
Amarinder Singh tests COVID-19 positive
Jan 12, 2022, at 09:18 pm
Chandigarh: Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on Wednesday confirmed he has tested COVID-19 positive.
Narendra Modi inaugurates 25th National Youth Festival in Puducherry
Jan 12, 2022, at 07:54 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 25th National Youth Festival in Puducherry, via video conferencing on Wednesday.
Delhi HC questions how dignity of married women remains unaffected by marital rape
Jan 12, 2022, at 07:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court has raised a question on how the dignity of a married woman remains unaffected by marital rape, addressing a serious potboiling social topic, media reports said.
Haridwar hate speech: Supreme Court asks Uttarakhand govt to reply in 10 days
Jan 12, 2022, at 06:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Uttarakhand government to reply to a petition on the alleged hate speech at a religious event in the hill state within 10 days, media reports said.
Let us work together to fulfill Swami Vivekananda's dreams for India: PM Modi
Jan 12, 2022, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid their rich tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary here on Wednesday.
Retired Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra to head panel probing PM security breach
Jan 12, 2022, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Retired Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra will be heading the panel formed by the top court to probe into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach in poll-bound Punjab that has triggered political ramifications, media reports said.
After backlash, actor Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for his alleged sexist comment
Jan 12, 2022, at 04:12 pm
After facing massive criticism, actor Siddharth has apologised to Indian ace badminton player Saina Nehwal for making an alleged sexist comment on the latter, who spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari tests positive for COVID-19
Jan 12, 2022, at 05:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union minister Nitin Gadkari has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time.
Govt committed to give 1 lakh jobs to Assam youths by May: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 12, 2022, at 04:45 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 218 Assistant Engineers in Panchayat &Rural Development Department, 155 Technical Officers in Public Health Engineering Department and 173 Junior Administrative Assistants (JAAs) in General Administration Department at a programme held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati.
Lata Mangeshkar, hospitalised after testing COVID positive, has pneumonia: Doctor tells media
Jan 12, 2022, at 03:01 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who has been admitted in ICU at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after she tested positive for COVID-19, is also suffering from pneumonia, latest media reports said.
Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Centre over unemployment issue
Jan 12, 2022, at 02:38 am
New Delhi/UNI: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a dig at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre over the unemployment issue and said it is the responsibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to find a solution on the same.
In talks with Congress, TMC for alliance ahead of Goa polls: Sharad Pawar
Jan 12, 2022, at 02:06 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is in talks with the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to form an alliance ahead of the Goa Assembly election to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Kashmir: Air traffic, train service resume as weather improves
Jan 12, 2022, at 01:23 am
Srinagar/IBNS: After three days of wet spell, weather conditions in Kashmir improved Sunday which allowed 28 flight arrivals at the city airport to provide respite to hundreds of stranded travellers.
Kashmir: Ski enthusiasts swarm Gulmarg
Jan 12, 2022, at 01:18 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Amid an uptick in covid cases in Jammu and Kashmir, ski enthusiasts are thronging the ski resort of Gulmarg in huge numbers.
BSF airlifts three patients from Tangdhar, Kashmir
Jan 12, 2022, at 01:12 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The Border Security Force (BSF) airlifted three patients for medical attention from the snow-bound Tangdhar sector in Kupwara district, officials said Sunday.
PM Modi dials Covid-infected BS Bommai, suggests appropriate treatment
Jan 12, 2022, at 01:06 am
Bengaluru/UNI: With Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai being on a home isolation after testing positive for Covid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialed him on Tuesday and enquired about his health.
Over 1,000 villages become ‘Har Ghar Jal’ in J&K
Jan 12, 2022, at 12:58 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Over 1,000 villages in Jammu and Kashmir have been provided with tap water connection under government's flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).