TMC leading in Asansol LS, Ballygunje Assembly bypolls

April 16, 2022, 11:36 am Kolkata, April 16 : Actor-turned politician and Trinamool Congress nominee Shatrughan Sinha is leading by a margin of more than 40,000 votes from Asansol Lok Sabha seat over his BJP rival and MLA Agnimitra Paul and Trinamool’s Babul Supriyo is leading by 9000 votes from Ballygunje Assembly seat after initial … Read more

Bengal by-polls: Trinamool ahead in both Asansol, Ballygunge

April 16, 2022, 11:48 am Kolkata, April 16 : West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress was ahead in both the Asansol Lok Sabha and Ballygunge Assembly constituencies, where votes are being counted on Saturday for the by-polls held earlier this week. In Asansol, yesteryear’s noted Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha, who is contesting on the Trinamool Congress … Read more

All PMs contributed to make India strong: Modi

April 14, 2022, 2:06 pm New Delhi, April 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday credited all the Prime Ministers since independence in 1947 for helping India achieve the heights it has reached today. As he launched the website of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya here, Modi said the heights the country has achieved was due to … Read more

Railways clarifies no surcharge on diesel run trains

April 14, 2022, 8:58 pm New Delhi, April 14 : Railways on Thursday refuted the media reports that it is going to levy a surcharge on trains which are being run on diesel traction and said it is “baseless.” In a statement, Railway Ministry said “It is informed for the guidance of all concerned that … Read more

Bhujal recalls contribution of Dr ambedkar

Nashik, April 14 : : Countries around the world study the state constitution prepared by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and create the constitution of their country. The world is in turmoil, a nation created in the name of religion alone. However, the task of ting a fragmented country like India has been done by the constitution … Read more

Delhi logs 325 fresh cases of Covid-19

April 14, 2022, 10:58 pm New Delhi, April 14 : The national capital logged 325 fresh cases of Covid-19 during the past 24 hours, the health bulletin released by the Delhi Government showed on Thursday. Delhi had recorded 299 infections on Wednesday, hence today the single day case count went up by 26. Addition of … Read more

Nagaland delegation calls on PM

April 13, 2022, 9:54 pm New Delhi, April 13 : A delegation from Nagaland-led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday. “Had a fruitful meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji along with Deputy CM Y Patton, ted Democratic Alliance (UDA) chairman TR Zeliang and Rajya Sabha MP … Read more

Civilian killed in south Kashmir attack

April 13, 2022, 10:44 pm Srinagar, April 13 : A civilian was killed in a terrorist attack in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, police said. The killing of the civilian took place two days after a top Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammad(JeM) terrorist was killed along with a hybrid militant in a gun battle in the district. … Read more

Civilian wounded in south Kashmir attack

April 13, 2022, 9:04 pm Srinagar, April 13 : A civilian was shot at and injured in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, police said. The attack on the civilian took place two days after a top Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammad commander was killed along with a hybrid militant in a gun battle in the district. The … Read more

Gadkari to dedicate Solapur-Dhule highway on April 24

April 13, 2022, 7:17 pm Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Apr 13 : on Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, will dedicate Solapur-Dhule national highway (no 211), under the NHAI, and perform ‘bhoomi pujan’ of different roads here on April 24, informed on Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Karad on Wednesday. Addressing a press … Read more

Change of guard is Pak’s internal matter, Indian Army is on alert: GOC 16 Corps

April 13, 2022, 7:38 pm Jammu, April 13 : The General-Officer-Commanding Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh on Wednesday said that the change of guard in neighbouring Pakistan is their internal matter but the Indian Army is always on alert and maintaining vigil along the Line of Control. “The internal situation in Pakistan and the situation on … Read more

Vice President to visit Ayodhya on April 15

April 13, 2022, 7:42 pm Ayodhya, April 13 : Vice President M. Vankaiah Naidu would be visiting Ayodhya Dham on April 15 and will pray at the Ram Lalla temple. Vice president will reach Ayodhya from Lucknow by presidential train at around 11 am. Officials here on Wednesday said Naidu will stay in Ayodhya for … Read more

DCW issues notices over sex racket in spa

April 12, 2022, 7:04 pm New Delhi, April 12 : Delhi Commission for Women(DCW) on Tuesday issued notices to Delhi Police and North M cipal Corporation of Delhi regarding busting of an alleged sex racket being run inside a spa and massage centre in Azadpur area of Delhi. DCW also sought a detailed action taken … Read more

India, US working to increase depth and scope of military engagement with 2+2 talks

April 12, 2022, 4:45 am New Delhi/Washington, April 12 : Increasing the depth and scope of their military engagement, including in defence co-production and participating in more joint exercises, and working together to ensure an open, free and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, formed a major part of the fourth 2+2 talks between India and the US … Read more

India desires peace and stability in region free of terror: PM Modi in congratulatory message to Shehbaz Sharif

April 11, 2022, 10:33 pm New Delhi, April 11 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated new Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and said that India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror so that both countries can ensure the well being and prosperity of their people. In a tweet, the … Read more

Deoghar ropeway accident: Two dead, 12 still trapped as darkness halts rescue operation

April 11, 2022, 9:49 pm Deoghar (Jharkhand), April 11 : Two persons including a woman died while 12 others were still trapped after a ropeway accident on the Trikut Hills of Jharkhand’s Deoghar district, officials said on Monday, as rescuers called off their operation for the night due to darkness. The rescue operation – spearheaded … Read more

Cal HC directs Speaker of WB Assembly to reconsider Mukul Roy’s status

April 11, 2022, 9:19 pm Kolkata, April 11 : The Calcutta high court on Monday directed West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee to reconsider his decision if Mukul Roy remains a BJP legislator after switching to the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress party. Calcutta high court’s division bench comprising chief justice Prakash Srivastava and justice Rajarshi … Read more

Odisha signs MoU with BPCL to set up Green energy, Hydrogen plants

April 11, 2022, 9:00 pm Bhubaneswar, April 11 : In a significant step toward green growth and industrialization, the Odisha Government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for exploring the feasibilities of setting up green energy and hydrogen plants in the State. The MoU was signed between … Read more

Mann promises congenial atmosphere for industry

April 11, 2022, 8:44 pm Chandigarh, April 11 : Emphasizing of the need to create industry friendly atmosphere in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday directed the Industry department to simplify procedure for inter-departmental clearances in order to further strengthen single window system of providing No Objection Certificates (NoCs) to the industry besides framing … Read more

Two militants killed in south Kashmir’s Kulgam

April 11, 2022, 8:21 pm Srinagar, April 11 : Two militants including a Pakistani were killed and two policemen wounded in a gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday evening, officials said. They said the gun battle erupted at the Khurbatpora area during a cordon and a search operation following an input … Read more

MHA designates JeM’s Mohiuddin Aurangzeb as terrorist under UAPA

April 11, 2022, 8:40 pm New Delhi, April 11 : Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday designated Jaish e Mohammed Chief Maulana Masood Azhar’s brother Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir, the mastermind of February 14, 2019 Pulwama terror attack, as Individual Terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. According to the notification issued by the Ministry … Read more

Nitish favours criminal identification bill, says it is needed to check crimes

April 11, 2022, 5:20 pm Patna, April 11 : Bihar Chief Minister on Monday supported the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 passed by both Houses of Parliament, saying it was needed to check crimes. Kumar told media persons after “Janata Darbar” organised at CM secretariat premises, that Centre was well within its right to frame … Read more

India tests Anti-Tank Guided Missile Helina

April 11, 2022, 5:40 pm New Delhi, April 11 : India on Monday conducted successful flight test of Anti Tank Guided Missile Helina from indigenously-developed Advanced Light Helicopter at high-altitude ranges as part of validation trials. The flight-test was jointly conducted by the teams of scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Army … Read more

Youth Cong launches campaign over price rise

April 11, 2022, 3:26 pm New Delhi, April 11 : The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Monday launched a poster campaign against the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre over soaring prices of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinder. “Ever since the elections (Assembly) are over, bad days of people have started.The burden of inflation is … Read more

Woman dead, 36 still trapped after Deoghar ropeway accident

April 11, 2022, 2:30 pm Deoghar (Jharkhand), April 11 : A woman died while 36 others are still trapped following a ropeway accident on the Trikut Hills of Jharkhand’s Deoghar district, officials said on Monday, as Army, NDRF and ITBP personnel continued rescue operation Expressing grief over the incident, Chief Minister Hemant Soren told reporters … Read more

Elaborate security arrangements made for Ramnavmi in Bihar

April 9, 2022, 7:24 pm Patna, April 9 ( ) Bihar government has made elaborate security arrangements for the Ramnavami celebrations on April 10 in the state. The festival of Ramnavami has coincided with the Ramzan and the police and the administration were on alert mode. Chief secretary Aamir Subhani while reviewing the security arrangements … Read more

Nitish claims NDA victory in Bochaha assembly by election

April 9, 2022, 7:29 pm Patna, April 9 ( ) Surprised at the result of elections for 24 seats of Bihar Legislative Council from local bodies, Behar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar claimed that the National Democratic Alliance would win the by elections in Bochaha Assembly constituency. While interacting with media persons the Chief Minister said … Read more

Hafiz Saeed’s son Talha listed as terrorist by India

April 9, 2022, 5:53 pm New Delhi, April 9 : The on Home Ministry on Saturday issued a notification identifying Talha Saeed, son of Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamat-ud-Dawa chief and Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, as a terrorist. A notification issued by the ministry said Hafiz Talha Saeed, a resident of Lahore, Pakistan, … Read more

Maha Minister hails CIDCO’s housing scheme

April 8, 2022, 9:12 pm Thane, April 8 : In the current times of inflation and economic recession, CIDCO’s affordable housing is beneficial for the citizens, Eknath Shinde, Urban Development Minister and Thane Guardian Minister, said on Friday. He expressed his views while inaugurating the computerized draw of CIDCO’s January 2022 housing scheme. On this … Read more

Air courier for paramilitary not stopped: Home Ministry

April 8, 2022, 9:14 pm New Delhi, April 8 : The Air courier services for Central Armed Police Force personnel have not been suspended, but there was a delay in finalisation of contract due to privatisation of Air India, home ministry said on Friday. The Home Ministry said in a statement “The Air courier services … Read more

Himachal best performing state in education sector: CM

April 8, 2022, 8:48 pm Dharamshala, April 8 : Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a best performing state across the country in the education sector, state Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Friday. He was addressing a function organized on the occasion of inauguration of Delhi Public School, Tiara in district Kangra. He said … Read more

CEC should make special arrangements for free and fair polls: Akhilesh

April 8, 2022, 9:04 pm Lucknow, April 8 : Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday raised doubts over transparency and fairness during the polling for the local bodies constituencies on Saturday and demanded the Chief Election Commissioner to make special arrangements. In a statement issued here, Akhilesh said that the manner in which … Read more

In politics, no one is enemy: Mukesh Sahni

April 8, 2022, 4:12 pm Patna, April 8 : Vikassheel Insan Party ( VIP) Chief and former Bihar Minister Mukesh Sahni who was recently shown doors from NDA and dismissed from the Nitish cabinet, reacting over his close proximity with the Rashtriya Janta Dal ( RJD) categorically cleared that in politics no one is enemy. … Read more

Selja raises issue of sacked outsourced health workers

April 8, 2022, 4:16 pm Chandigarh, April 8 : Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee President Kumari Selja on Friday raised the issue of sacking of health workers engaged on outsourced basis. In a letter to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the HPCC chief said that these health workers had served the people during the Corona period … Read more

DRDO successfully flight tests SFDR booster off Odisha Coast

April 8, 2022, 4:29 pm Hyderabad, April 8 : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) booster at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Friday. The SFDR has been developed by Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO … Read more

Five JPC ultras nabbed with arms in Hazaribagh

April 8, 2022, 7:36 pm Hazaribagh, April 8 : In a joint operation conducted by the district police and CRPF’s 22nd battalion five ultras belonging to the JPC including their sub zonal commander have been nabbed with arms. Briefing the press on Friday Hazaribagh SP Manoj Ratan Chouthe said that the among the arrested included … Read more

Congress hits out at Centre over price rise

April 8, 2022, 7:41 pm New Delhi, April 8 : The Congress party on Friday accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of unleashing cruelty on the common people by increasing prices of essential commodities. “The Modi government is unleashing cruelty on the common people. It is unfortunate that the government is crushing the common … Read more

Sonia Gandhi must clarify her stand on anti-Dalit remark by Sunil Jakhar: AAP

April 8, 2022, 7:52 pm Chandigarh, April 8 : Targeting Congress national president Sonia Gandhi, former president Rahul Gandhi and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi over their silence on anti-Dalit remarks of former PPCC President S l Jakhar, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday said the Congress high command should clarify their stand on … Read more