Three injured in a clash in Bengal's Bankura

Jun 23, 2019, at 03:05 pm

Bankura, Jun 23 (UNI) At least three persons, including a teenager boy, were injured in a clash between workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at Panchasayar in West Bengal’s Bankura district on Saturday night.

Police arrest prime accused of Barpeta incident after video shows Muslim men forced to say ‘Jai Shree Ram’

Jun 23, 2019, at 02:01 pm

Guwahati, Jun 23 (IBNS): The police have arrested the prime accused in the case of alleged physically assaulting a group of Muslim men in Assam’s Barpeta district and forced them to say ‘Jai Shree Ram’, ‘Pakistan Murdabad’, ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ slogans.

Committed to tolerance and inclusion: India says rejecting US report on religious freedom

Jun 23, 2019, at 12:07 pm

New Delhi, Jun 23 (IBNS): India has rejected the findings of a report by the US State Department on religious freedom that claimed "mob attacks by violent extremist Hindu groups against minority communities" continued throughout the year.

Assam: Ambubachi Mela gets underway with fanfare

Jun 23, 2019, at 11:00 am

Guwahati, Jun 23 (UNI) The annual four day Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati has got underway, with lakhs of devotees and tourists thronging the Shaktipeeth atop Nilachal hill. 

J P Nadda pays tribute to Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on his death anniversary

Jun 23, 2019, at 10:24 am

New Delhi, Jun 23 (UNI/IBNS) The BJP on Sunday is observing death anniversary of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh -- the predecessor of the saffron party. 

J&K: Two militants killed in Shopian encounter

Jun 23, 2019, at 09:56 am

Srinagar, Jun 23 (UNI): Two militants were killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian on Sunday.

Security forces apprehend most wanted insurgents of NSCN (K-Yung Aung) faction

Jun 22, 2019, at 10:30 pm

Guwahati, June 22 (IBNS): In a major breakthrough the Indian Army, Special Forces, Assam Rifles and Intelligence Agencies have apprehended most wanted and dreaded insurgents of NSCN (K- Yung Aung) Faction, who were instrumental in many brutal and heinous crimes including killing of two Assam Rifles soldiers about a month ago. 

PM Narendra Modi interacts with economists and experts on the theme “Economic Policy – The Road Ahead”

Jun 22, 2019, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended an interactive session with over 40 economists and other experts, organized by NITI Aayog, on the theme “Economic Policy – The Road Ahead.”

On a day when BJP-led delegation visits Bhatpara, fresh violence erupts

Jun 22, 2019, at 06:10 pm

Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): A day-when a Bharatiya Janata Party-led delegation visited West Bengal's Bhatpara to assess the situation in the violence-hit region, fresh clashes erupted in the area on Saturday.

BJP veteran L K Advani arrives in Shimla

Jun 22, 2019, at 05:49 pm

Shimla, Jun 22 (UNI) Former Deputy Prime Minister and veteran BJP leader Lal Krishan Advani, alongwith his daughter and other family members, today arrived at Shimla on seven day personal visit to the State.

Uttar Pradesh: Four youths killed in road accident in Shahjahanpur

Jun 22, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Shahjahanpur, Jun 22 (UNI) Four youths including two brothers were killed while one was critically injured when their car fell in the Grara river after breaking the wall of a bridge under Chowk Kotwali police station area on the national highway 24 on Saturday.

Home buyers of Jaypee Infratech to demonstrate on June 23

Jun 22, 2019, at 05:21 pm

New Delhi, Jun 22 (UNI) Distressed home buyers of debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech will hold a silent protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday in the national capital, after the lenders and home buyers failed to agree on a solution.

Kashmir to get its first multiplex soon: Governor Malik

Jun 22, 2019, at 05:17 pm

Srinagar, Jun 22 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday said the valley will soon get its first multiplex.

Rajasthan: Man' body found in Alwar

Jun 22, 2019, at 05:15 pm

Alwar, Jun 22 (UNI) An unidentified man was found dead here on Saturday, police said.

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray cautions banks, insurance companies from harassing farmers

Jun 22, 2019, at 05:14 pm

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Jun 22 (UNI) Taking a stock of the Crop Insurance Help Center setup by his party in this district, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray said for the farmers' distress, roadmap should be debt-free instead of loan waiver.

Naveen Patnaik releases Flood hazard Atlas for effective management of flood in Odisha

Jun 22, 2019, at 05:12 pm

Bhubaneswar, Jun 22 (UNI) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today released a Flood Hazard Atlas for Odisha for the efficient management of flood in the state.

It is an encouraging sign that Hurriyat is ready to talk: J&K Guv

Jun 22, 2019, at 05:06 pm

Srinagar, Jun 22 (UNI) Asserting that his administration has made conducive atmosphere in the state to hold dialogues with all stakeholders, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday said it is an encouraging sign that Hurriyat Conference (HC) is ready for talks.

Services back to normal after minor fire breaks out at RML Hospital, Harsh Vardhan visits

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): A minor electric fire broke out in the wee hours of on Saturday morning at the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, officials said.

Rajasthan: Two siblings drown in Barmer

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:45 pm

Barmer, Jun 22 (UNI) Two minor siblings drowned in a pond in Thoombli village of this district of Rajasthan on Saturday.

Centre orders probe into security lapse in the Kempegowda International Airport

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Bengaluru, Jun 22(UNI) Taking serious note about alleged incident of lapse in the security chekup, wherein seven passengers, including four women, were allowed to leave without security check at the Kempegowda International Airport Limited, the Union Home Ministry has ordered an inquiry into the security lapse.

CCB Police rescued 38 girls, arrested 25 people

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:32 pm

Bengaluru, June 22 (UNI) CCB Police have rescued 38 girls, arrested 25 people, including customers, Manager for indulging in illegal activities and seized from them cash Rs One lakh during a raid conducted on a dance and bar Restaurant in the City yesterday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit 14th G20 summit in Osaka

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:16 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend the 14th G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, from 28-29 June 2019, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday.

West Bengal: Three-member BJP delegation visits violence-torn Bhatpara

Jun 22, 2019, at 03:59 pm

Kolkata, Jun 22 (UNI/IBNS) A three-member Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation on Saturday visited violence-marred Bhatpara area in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district to assess the situation in the area.

Jammu and Kashmir: Hurriyat chairman put under house arrest in Srinagar

Jun 22, 2019, at 03:57 pm

Srinagar, Jun 22 (UNI) Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (HC) Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq on Saturday was put under house arrest in Srinagar, official sources said.

Youth arrested for selling banned lottery tickets in Puducherry

Jun 22, 2019, at 03:52 pm

Puducherry, Jun 22 (UNI) A youth has been arrested on charges of selling banned lottery tickets here, police informed on Saturday.

VP advices Minister of Health and Family Welfare to speed up the establishment of AIIMS in Telugu States

Jun 22, 2019, at 03:51 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences called on the Vice President of India today, in New Delhi.

Hardeep Puri inaugurates Central ATFM Complex

Jun 22, 2019, at 03:49 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (I/c) for Civil Aviation today inaugurated the Air Traffic Flow Management - Central Command Centre at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi in the presence of Chairman, AAI; Board Members and senior AAI officials.

Bengaluru: Two fall to death from second floor of pub

Jun 22, 2019, at 02:58 pm

Bengaluru, June 22 (IBNS): Two men- both in thirties- died after falling from the second floor of a pub at Church Street in Bengaluru on Friday evening, media reports said.

CBI files case against officials of IAF, Defence Ministry, Swiss firm and arms dealer over alleged kickbacks

Jun 22, 2019, at 01:07 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against unknown officials of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Defence Ministry, a Swiss firm and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari over alleged kickbacks of Rs. 339 crore in the procurement of 75 basic trainer aircraft in 2009, media reports said.

Assam Rifles UN Contingent in Haiti celebrates Yoga Day

Jun 22, 2019, at 11:56 am

Guwahati, June 22 (IBNS): The 9th UN Contingent of Assam Rifles called as the India Formed Police Unit (IFPU) celebrated International Yoga Day at Log Base Camp, Port-au-Prince, Haiti on June 21.