India continues to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka, distributes ration
India, under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, has once again approached to help debt-ridden Sri Lanka as New Delhi distributed ration in Kalmunai.
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Arunachal Pradesh: CRPF donates mini library to government secondary school in Rijo
Daporijo: The 138 Bn CRPF recently donated a mini library to the government secondary school (GSS) in Rijo in Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh as part the force’s civic action programme.
Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives in Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar due to Cyclone Freddy
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the loss of lives due to Cyclone Freddy which hit Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar.
SCO Meeting in New Delhi: India invites Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
New Delhi: India has invited Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in New Delhi next month, media reports said.
Delhi Court extends ED custody of Manish Sisodia by 5 days
New Delhi: A Delhi Special Court after hearing arguments on behalf of the Enforcement Directorate and Defence Counsel allowed five more days ED custody of Delhi's Former Deputy CM and AAP Leader Manish Sisodia who was arrested on allegations of corruption in Delhi Excise policy case.
Arunachal Pradesh: Lt Col Reddy from Telangana dies in Army helicopter crash
Hyderabad/UNI: Lt Col Vuppala Vinay Bhanu Reddy from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District of Telangana, died in an Army helicopter crash near Mandala in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday.
Tripura: Veteran BJP MLA alleges factionalism within party
Agartala/UNI: The governing BJP in Tripura has continued been suffering from factional squabble even after winning the assembly election for the second term, as veteran saffron leader MLA and former minister Ramprasad Paul on Friday alleged a conspiracy hatched against him to ruin his career.
Congress people are the new Mughals: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Belagavi/UNI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the Congress people are the new Mughals who are working to weaken India.
Uttar Pradesh: Six killed in cold storage incident in Sambhal, rescue continues
Sambhal/UNI: Six people have died thus far and 11 people have been admitted to the hospital during the rescue operation after the chamber of a cold storage collapsed in Chandausi area of Sambhal district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior officer said here on Friday.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders inquiry into Sambhal incident, announces ex-gratia
Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday ordered an inquiry into the cold storage accident at Chandausi area of Sambhal district and has announced financial assistance to the kin of the deceased, an official spokesman said here.
Fire at Secunderabad swapnalok complex kills 6, 7 rescued
Hyderabad/UNI: As many as six people, including four girls, died and seven rescued after a major fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial Swapnalok complex in Secunderabad on Thursday night.
Expect Australia to take action: India on pro-Khalistani elements forcing closure of Brisbane consulate
New Delhi: India on Thursday said that it expects the Australian authorities to take action against those who forced India’s honorary consulate in Brisbane to shut down temporarily and ensure such incidents are not repeated in future, after pro-Khalistani supporters blocked the entrance to the Brisbane consulate.
UP cold storage roof collapse: Two dead, 10 rescued
Sambhal (UP)/UNI: Two people were killed, whereas 10 others have been rescued even as several others are still feared trapped under the debris after the roof of a chamber of cold storage collapsed in the Chandausi area of Sambhal district here in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, police sources said here.
Conman from Gujarat posing as PMO official enjoys Z-plus security, 5-star stay before getting arrested
Srinagar/IBNS: A conman from Gujarat took the Jammu and Kashmir administration and its security structure for a ride by posing as a senior official from the Prime Minister's Office and enjoyed Z-plus security cover, a bulletproof Mahindra Scorpio SUV a well as an official accommodation at a five-star hotel.
Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa forced to cancel poll campaign after BJP workers gherao him
Bengaluru/IBNS: The rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka came to the public fore on Thursday as former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was forced to cancel the party's pre-election march in Chikkamagaluru district after being gheraoed by party workers apparently supporting their national general secretary CT Ravi.
Tamil Nadu: Girls fling dupattas in air to welcome feminist writer Geeta Ilangovan
The students of a government residential school in Kallakurichi of Tamil Nadu welcomed feminist author Geetha Ilangovan by throwing away their dupattas in the air.
Bankura Police's project to involve civic volunteers in primary education not approved by govt: West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu
Kolkata/IBNS: A day after Bankura Police sparked controversy with an announcement to engage civic volunteers in providing supplementary classes to primary school students of the district, West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu said the district police’s initiative was a local-administrative level project and was not approved by the state’s school education department.
2 pilots killed in Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crash in Arunachal Pradesh
Guwahati/IBNS: Two pilots were killed after an Indian Army chopper crashed on Thursday near Mandala, West of Bomdila town in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Army officials said.
Amruta Fadnavis accuses prominent bookie's daughter of offering Rs 1 cr bribe
Mumbai: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has lodged an FIR against a designer, who she claims offered Rs 1 crore seeking her help in a criminal case, media reported.
Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal attacked with knife in US
Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal sustained critical injuries in a knife attack in the US while he was working out in a gym, media reported.
US Senate votes to confirm Eric Garcetti as new envoy to India
New Delhi/UNI: The US Senate voted 52-42 on Wednesday to confirm former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be the next US ambassador to India.
INS Sahyadri, INS Jyoti participate in France-led La Perouse naval exercise
New Delhi: The France-led seven-nation naval exercise La Perouse concluded successfully in the Bay of Bengal, witnessing the participation of eight ships and seven aircraft, including Indian naval ships INS Sahyadri and INS Jyoti.
Army chopper with crashes in Arunachal Pradesh; pilots missing
Guwahati/IBNS: An Indian Army chopper has reportedly crashed in Bangjalep village under the Dirang Police Station area, police said.
Won't remain silent if Rahul Gandhi attempts to harm India: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi: Criticising Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks on democracy in India in the UK, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday slammed him and said that if he tries to harm the nation, BJP won't remain silent.
North Bengal Uuniversity's administration crisis prompts suspension of food for hostel boarders
Kolkata/IBNS: The ongoing administration crisis in West Bengal's North Bengal University has prompted its administration to suspend messing of the hostel boarders due to the lack of funds.
Arrested AAP leader Manish Sisodia faces fresh corruption charges
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and top Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has been accused of being involved in an alleged corruption in the city government's Feedback Unit (FBU), media reports said.
Tamil Nadu govt hikes consolidated pay for SC/ST temporary teachers
Chennai/UNI: The Tamil Nadu government today announced a hike in consolidated pay of temporary SC/ST teachers in the state.
Parliament: BJP-Cong faceoff over Rahul Gandhi, Adani; both houses adjourned till 2 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Both the houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday after a faceoff between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and primary opposition party Congress broke out over Rahul Gandhi's remark abroad and Adani issue, media reports said.
President Droupadi Murmu to reach Kerala today
Kochi/UNI: President Droupadi Murmu will reach Kerala in a special flight at the Cochin International Airport here at 1:40 pm on Thursday.
Mamata Banerjee asks Dev to become brand ambassador for Bengal tourism as Shah Rukh Khan is 'busy'
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday asked actor-MP Deepak Adhikari, popularly known as Dev, to become the brand ambassador for the state as superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the incumbent post holder, is 'busy'.