Mumbai: Man arrested for molesting college student in local train
A 47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a college student in a local train at Dombivli railway station.
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Pokémon GO launches in Hindi; strengthens bond with Indian fans
New Delhi/UNI: The Pokémon Company (TPC), in collaboration with Niantic, announced the launch of its globally renowned mobile gaming application, Pokémon GO, in Hindi.
Rahul Navin appointed in-charge director of Enforcement Directorate after Sanjay Kumar Mishra's tenure ends
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Friday appointed special director Rahul Navin as in-charge director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till the name of the regular director is announced, according to an official order.
If we don’t love the poor, we cannot ensure development: Mamata Banerjee in Spain
Madrid/IBNS/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said no development is possible without there being love for the poor.
Existing rules on mandatory insurance cover, headgear for two-wheelers applicable on EVs: Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday said that rules on mandatory insurance cover, wearing of headgear on two-wheelers and penal action for non-compliance are already applicable to electric vehicles.
After successful G20 Summit, PM Modi tops global leaders' rating again: Survey
After hosting a successful G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to top global ratings among world leaders with an approval rating of 76 percent, a survey by Morning Consult reported.
Karnataka HC asks police not to take precipitative action against Aaj Tak anchor over alleged misinformation spread
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court Friday agreed to hear a plea filed by Aaj Tak TV news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him and asked Bengaluru police to not take any precipitative action against him.
Sonia, Rahul are brains behind anti-Sanatana rhetoric: JP Nadda
Jashpur (Chhattisgarh)/IBNS: Tearing into the Congress, BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda Friday alleged that the former party’s erstwhile heads Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul gave the anti-Sanatana Dharma agenda to the DMK and other parties that constitute the “haughty combine” known as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
Indian student killed in US, Jaahnvi Kandula, to be awarded educational degree posthumously
Indian student Jaanhvi Kandula, who was killed in the United States, will be awarded her academic degree posthumously by the college where she was studying, amid the massive row triggered by a footage showing a cop laughing about her death, media reports said.
Kashmir: Two LeT aides arrested in Baramulla
Srinagar/UNI: Security forces busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district by arresting two terror associates of the group, police said on Friday.
Patna: Three shot dead following personal dispute
Patna/UNI: At least three people were shot dead following a dispute at Surga village under the Fatuha police station area here on Thursday night.
Opposition Congress, BJP to boycott Odisha Assembly Speaker election on Sept 21
Bhubaneswar/UNI: In a major political decision, the Opposition Congress and BJP in Odisha have decided to boycott the election to the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, scheduled to be held on September 21.
Kashmir: Anantnag operation enters third day
Srinagar/UNI: Sporadic gunfire continued in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district as the operation to trace the two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants who were behind the killing of three Army and police officers entered its third day on Friday.
'Sanatan Dharma row': Nirmala Sitharaman says 'DMK doing it for 70 years'
DMK is against Sanatan Dharma and it has been doing this for 70 years, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slamming Tamil Nadu's ruling party over its top leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's controversial remark.
India-Japan Cyber Dialogue: Officials review progress achieved in cybersecurity, 5G
Indian and Japanese officials discussed 'important areas' of bilateral cyber cooperation, and reviewed the progress achieved in the areas of cybersecurity and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), including 5G, when they recently met for the fifth India-Japan Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo.
Congress announces anchor boycott list, says 'won't legitimise hate narrative'
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress Thursday announced a list of 14 anchors saying their shows and programmes will be boycotted by the leaders of the united Opposition.
Indian Army intensifies anti-terror ops in Kashmir forest, two soldiers injured
Srinagar/IBNS: Two more soldiers have been injured in the ongoing encounter, which is underway in the dense forests of Kokernag in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Thursday.
YouTube head congratulates ISRO for achieving streaming milestone with Chandrayaan-3 launch
New Delhi: Neal Mohan, the head of YouTube, has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for achieving a streaming milestone with the Chandrayaan-3 launch.
INDIA alliance wants to finish Sanatana Dharma, push country back into slavery: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Launching a scathing attack on the opposition INDIA alliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said that the opposition wants to finish Sanatana Dharma and push the country back into slavery for 1,000 years.
Udhayanidhi Stalin strongly condemns Amit Shah for 'Hindi uniting force' remark
Chennai/IBNS: Days after triggering a political row with his remarks against Sanatana Dharma, DMK Youth Wing Leader and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin Thursday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his 'Hindi uniting force' remarks.
Private jet skids on runway, crashes at Mumbai airport amid heavy rain
Mumbai: Amid heavy rain, a private plane slid off the runway and crashed at Mumbai airport on Thursday evening, media reports said
Congress makes empty promises since Indira Gandhi’s days: PM Modi in poll-bound Chhattisgarh
Raigarh (Chhattisgarh)/IBNS: In a blitzkrieg against the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday alleged that the grand old party provided a “hollow poverty alleviation guarantee” more than five decades back and has been contesting every election on that plank right from the time of Indira Gandhi's premiership.
Andhra Pradesh elections: Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena party allies with Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP
Hyderabad: Acor-politician Pawan Kalyan on Thursday announced a poll alliance between his Jana Sena party and the Telugu Desam Party led by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
American cop's 'limited value' comment over Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula's death in road accident sparks massive outrage
Seattle (US): The alleged remarks of an American cop over the death of an Indian student, Jaahnavi Kandula, revealed in a viral video, has triggered massive outrage. The 23-year-old student of Northeastern University was hit by a patrol car driven by police officer Kevin Dave in Seattle and her body was, reportedly, thrown some 100 feet away.
Bihar: Boat accident in Muzaffarpur leads 18 children go missing
Patna/IBNS: Eighteen children went missing after a boat overturned in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Thursday morning, media reports said.
Sikkim: Bhaichung Bhutia to join SDF soon
Gangtok/UNI: Football icon turned politician Bhaichung Bhutia, President of the Hamro Sikkim Party, is preparing to hit yet another goal by joining former Chief Minister Pawan Chamling.
PM Modi in Bhopal to lay foundation stone of petrochemical complex
Bina/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Thursday on board a special Army helicopter from Bhopal to lay the foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 50,700 crore, including a petrochemical complex at the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.’s refinery in this town of the Bundelkhand region’s Sagar district.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Petrochemical Complex in Madhya Pradesh
Bina/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will later Thursday lay the foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 50,700 crore including a Petrochemical Complex at the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd refinery in this town of Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district.
Kashmir: Two LeT terrorists involved in killing officers encircled
Srinagar/UNI: A day after two Army officers and a Deputy Superintendent of Police were killed, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that the two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists had been encircled by the security forces in the Anantnag district of the valley.
Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the eCourts Project Phase III as a Central Sector Scheme spanning four years (2023 onwards) with a financial outlay of Rs 7210 crore.