Uttar Pradesh: Muslims demand University in acquired land in Ayodhya

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:50 pm

Lucknow, Nov 12 (UNI) As prominent Muslim organisations like All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and UP Sunni Central Waqf Board are yet to take a decision on the Supreme Court's judgement asking the government to give 5 acres of land for constructing a new mosque, now demands have cropped up for setting up an Islamic University along with the mosque in the 67 acres acquired land in Ayodhya.

Yogi Adityanath to lay foundation for Kanpur Metro on Nov 15

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:44 pm

Kanpur, Nov 12(UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lay the foundation of the Kanpur Metro Rail project here on November 15, officials said here on Tuesday.

Maharashtra tussle: Governor recommends President's rule

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Amid the uncertainty prevailing over the formation of government in Maharashtra, the Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Tuesday submitted a report to recommend President's rule in the state.

Maharashtra political tussle: Shiv Sena likely to approach SC against Guv's decision

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:24 pm

Mumbai/UNI/IBNS: Shiv Sena may approach the Supreme Court against the decision of the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who has not given 'more time' to form the government.

Kerala: Orthodox church seeks government protection

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:22 pm

Kottayam, Nov 12 (UNI) The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has urged the state government to initiate stringent measures to protect the life and property of the church and its members.

Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Brazil where he will attend the 11th BRICS summit.

Assam Rifles recover weapons in Manipur's Thoubal

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:07 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam Rifles troops have recovered huge cache of arms in Manipur's Thoubal district on Tuesday.

Bengal govt is fully committed to combating pneumonia, other common childhood diseases: Mamata Banerjee

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said her state government is fully committed to combating pneumonia and other common, yet often deadly, childhood diseases.

Union Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Maharashtra: Reports

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet has recommended President's Rule in Maharashtra where a political tussle is going on ever since the results of the Assembly polls were declared, media reports said on Tuesday.

NSCN (U) leader’s son and daughter-in-law pose with assault rifles at wedding function

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:25 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: While the Naga rebel groups are negotiating a final settlement of two decades old Naga peace process, assault rifles was displayed publicly during a weeding function in Nagaland recently.

No Presidential rule recommended by Maharashtra Guv: Reports

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Raj Bhavan has stated no recommendation for the presidential rule in Maharashtra was made by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, media reports said.

Congress releases third list of 19 candidates for Jharkhand polls

Nov 12, 2019, at 02:06 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Monday released its third list of 19 candidates for the assembly polls in Jharkhand.

President Kovind accepts Sawant's resignation, Javadekar given additional charge

Nov 12, 2019, at 01:57 pm

New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Shiv Sena's lone minister in the Union cabinet Arvind Sawant.

Maharashtra political crisis: After Sharad Pawar's call, Sonia sends Congress leaders to Mumbai

Nov 12, 2019, at 01:19 pm

New Delhi/Mumbai/IBNS: After a phone call from Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi sent three of her party leaders to Mumbai to hold talks amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra.

Headache for BJP as LJP decides to contest alone in Jharkhand

Nov 12, 2019, at 01:00 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: After losing its oldest ally Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing a jolt in Jharkhand as the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has decided to contest alone in 50 seats in the upcoming assembly elections in the eastern state.

Congress not responsible to form Maharashtra government: Sanjay Nirupam

Nov 12, 2019, at 11:42 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Tuesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena saying the Congress can't be held responsible for forming government in Maharashtra, media reports said.

Maharashtra political crisis: No decision on govt formation without consulting Congress, says NCP

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:51 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Keeping the Shiv Sena in guess work, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday clearly stated it will not take any decision on the government formation in Maharashtra without consulting the Congress which is yet to take a call on allying with the ideologically-different Sena, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two militants killed in Ganderbal encounter

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:08 am

Srinagar/UNI/IBNS: Two militants were on Tuesday killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a cordon and search operation in central Kashmir district of Ganderbal.

PM Narendra Modi, President Kovind wish nation on 550th birthday celebration of Guru Nanak Dev

Nov 12, 2019, at 10:01 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the nation on the occasion of the 550th birthday celebration of Sikh guru and founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists in Ganderbal

Nov 12, 2019, at 08:52 am

Ganderbal/IBNS: An encounter is currently underway between security officials and suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, officials said.

Assam CM inaugurates Raas Festival in river island district Majuli

Nov 11, 2019, at 10:35 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the Majuli Raas Festival in Assam’s river island district Majuli

Guwahati grenade blast case: NIA files charge sheet, accuses eight persons

Nov 11, 2019, at 10:29 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed a charge sheet before the NIA court in Guwahati by accusing eight persons in the grenade lobbing case in the capital city of Assam.

Maharashtra govt formation: Sena fails to get extension to prove majority, NCP gets call

Nov 11, 2019, at 09:43 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: With the Shiv Sena failing to get a three-day extension from Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Kashyari to stake claim to form the government, Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) got an invite for the same.

Man hacks wife to death in Jharkhand's Gumla

Nov 11, 2019, at 09:05 pm

Gumla/UNI: A man hacked his wife following a dispute in Hathlada village under Dumri Police Station area of Gumla district in Jharkhand.

After removal of SPG cover, CRPF takes helm of security for Gandhis

Nov 11, 2019, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS : After the Centre withdrew SPG cover for the Gandhi family, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which has a special VVIP security unit, is now providing security to UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and her two children-Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Shiv Sena to form govt in Maharashtra with support from NCP, CONG: Reports

Nov 11, 2019, at 07:24 pm

Mumbai: Amid high dramatical turn of events, the Shiv Sena is all set to form the government in Maharashtra with support from Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress, NDTV quoting sources reported.

People shifted to safety as twin civilians injured in Pakistan ceasefire violation in Uri

Nov 11, 2019, at 06:21 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Two civilians were injured during the last 24 hours when Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and resorted to indiscriminate firing and shelling at the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Uri sector, where families living in the area were shifted to safer places.

Maharashtra political crisis: Meeting of senior Congress leaders underway to decide on issue of support to Shiv Sena

Nov 11, 2019, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Amid high drama surrounding the government formation in Maharashtra, a crucial meeting of the senior leaders of the Congress is currently underway at national capital to decide on the issue of support to Shiv Sena in Government formation in the state.

Assam Congress protests against withdrawal of SPG protection of Gandhis

Nov 11, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Congress on Monday staged protest against the BJP-led union government’s move to remove Special Protection Group (SPG) protection of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant quits Union Cabinet amid political tussle in Maharashtra 

Nov 11, 2019, at 06:07 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant on Monday resigned from Union cabinet, amid a tussle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the formation of a government in Maharashtra.