Jammu and Kashmir: Mehraj-Ul-Alam observed with religious fervour
Srinagar: Mehraj-Ul-Alam, the auspicious occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) ascension to the heavens, was observed all across the Kashmir valley with religious fervor on Sunday.
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MP: 14 injured in a clash between people of two castes on Maha Shivratri
Bhopal/IBNS: At least 14 people were injured in clashes between people of two communities on the day of Maha Shivratri at a temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district, some 250 km from capital Bhopal, media reports said.
Manipur: Assam Rifles foils narcotics smuggling
Imphal: Tengnoupal Battalion, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South), in a joint operation with Manipur Police, foiled narcotics smuggling in Tengnoupal on Saturday.
Nikki Yadav murder case: Police arrest five people including Sahil Gehlot’s father
New Delhi: Days after Nikki Yadav’s alleged murder, Delhi Police arrested five co-accused including main accused Sahil Gehlot’s father on charges of helping his son in the conspiracy, police said on Saturday.
Will forever be grateful to Bravehearts, their families: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha at Police-Public Mela
Jammu: Stating that Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association is doing exceptional work in promoting welfare measures for police jawans and their families, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the nation will forever be grateful to the Bravehearts and their families who made supreme sacrifice for the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
APPSC paper leak: Arunachal deadlock ends as govt agrees to demands
Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh Government on Saturday night agreed to fulfill all the 13 demands of the Pan Arunachal Joint Steering Committee-APPSC, paving the way for the withdrawal of the ‘indefinite’ bandh call by protesters and the temporary suspension of mobile internet services in Itanagar capital region.
United opposition can restrict BJP to 100 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha elections: Nitish
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the BJP wouldn’t cross 100 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections if the Opposition parties counter BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a united front.
'Rs 2000 crores paid to purchase Shiv Sena party name, symbol': Sanjay Raut
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, who belongs to the Uddhav Thackeray faction, Sunday alleged that a deal of Rs 2000 crores took place to purchase the Shiv Sena party name and its symbol.
Mumbai: Man convicted for forcibly kissing teen
Mumbai: A Mumbai court sentenced a 25-year-old man to a year of rigorous imprisonment for forcibly trying to kiss a 19-year-old woman on the platform of Khar railway station in June 2022.
Eknath Shinde requests SC to hear to Maharashtra govt after being granted Shiv Sena symbol
New Delhi/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court notifying them that Uddhav Thackeray may challenge the Election Commission ruling on granting his faction the Shiv Sena name and symbol.
Delhi liquor policy case: Manish Sisodia seeks more time to appear before CBI for questioning
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Sunday requested the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to provide him with a week's time to appear for questioning in the liquor policy case, in which he faces corruption allegations.
Sharad Pawar advises Uddhav to accept EC's decision, says loss of symbol, party name won't have much impact
Mumbai: Nationalist Conference chief Sharad Pawar has advised his ally Uddhav Thackeray to accept Election Commission’s decision and take a new symbol.
Mukesh Ambani visits Somnath Temple on Maha Shivratri, offers Rs 1.51 cr to temple trust
New Delhi: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani visited Somnath Temple in Gujarat with his son and chairman of Reliance Jio Akash Ambani and offered prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Saturday.
APPSC paper leak: Normal life paralyzed as Arunachal’s Itanagar continues to remain shut
Itanagar: Normal life came to a standstill in Arunachal Pradesh's state capital as the bandh enforcers reportedly extended the Itanagar bandh till February 21, demanding that the state government fulfills the Pan Arunachal Joint Steering Committee’s 13-point demand.
Delhi LG approves date for mayor election; gives nod to Arvind Kejriwal's proposal
New Delhi/IBSN: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has given his nod to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s proposal to hold elections for the post of city’s mayor on February 22, Wednesday.
‘PM Modi has kept slaves’: Uddhav Thackeray rages after EC allots Shiv Sena name and symbol to Eknath Shinde faction
Mumbai: A day after the Election Commission allotted the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its symbol ‘bow and arrow’ to Eknath Shinde-led rebel faction, Uddhav Thackeray launched a blistering attack on BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was making slaves out of judges and election commissioners luring them with top posts after retirement.
Indian government declares Khalistan Tiger Force, Jammu and the Kashmir Ghaznavi Force as terror organisations under UAPA
The Indian government on Friday announced its decision to ban outlawed the Khalistan Tiger Force and the Jammu and the Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF).
Phagu Chauhan sworn in as new Meghalaya Governor
Shillong: Phagu Chauhan was on Saturday sworn in as the new Governor of Meghalaya at the swearing in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Shillong.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visits Majuli
Guwahati: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday visited the construction site of Majuli-Jorhat bridge over Brahmaputra to take stock of the work in progress.
3 militant associates of hizbul Mujahideen arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam
Srinagar: J&K Police on Saturday said three militant associates of Hizbul Mujahideen were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday.
Fiji Deputy PM praises India during closing ceremony of World Hindi Congress, Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogan resonates
Suva: 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan resonated all around when Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad said that India is one of the world leaders in terms of economy and politics at the closing ceremony of the World Hindi Conference.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 devotees killed, 20 hurt as bus falls into gorge in Reasi
Jammu: Two devotees died and 20 others suffered injuries when a bus ferrying them met with an accident and plunged into a gorge on Saturday in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
S Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart Penny Wong, exchanges perspectives of Indo-Pacific strategic picture
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong when the two top leaders discussed various perspectives of the Indo-Pacific strategic picture, progress in the Quad and G20.
Ram Temple defaced with anti-India graffiti in Canada, MP Chandra Arya condemns
Toronto: India-born Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya has condemned the defacing of a Hindu temple in Ontario's Mississauga city with anti-India graffiti and asked authorities to take action.
EAM S Jaishankar targets George Soros over his remark against PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday tore into billionaire investor George Soros’ remarks criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming the 92-year-old US philanthropist as “an old, rich, opinionated and dangerous” person who doesn’t care about the choice of the 1.4 billion people of India who decide how the country should run.
Ramesh Bais swears in as Maharashtra Governor
Mumbai/UNI: Ramesh Bais, 75, sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra in a simple ceremony at Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan here in Mumbai on Saturday.
EAM Jaishankar tears into billionaire investor Soros' remarks, says he is 'old, opinionated and dangerous'
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday tore into billionaire investor George Soros’ remarks criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming the 92-year-old US philanthropist as "an old, rich, opinionated and dangerous" person who doesn’t care about the choice of the 1.4 billion people of India who decide how the country should run.
Uttar Pradesh: 3 die, 6 injured in road accident in Hardoi
Hardoi/UNI: Three people died and six were injured when an SUV carrying a marriage party collided with a tractor-trolley in Pachdeora area of Hardoi district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Saturday.
EAM Jaishankar calls on Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Sydney
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is visiting Sydney, on Saturday called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed the bilateral strategic partnership, ahead of the latter’s visit to India next month.
India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism held, officials stress on taking concerted actions against terrorist entities
New Delhi: The 3rd Meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held on 16 February 2023 in New Delhi where the two sides reviewed threats posed by terrorist groups globally and in their respective countries and regions.