PDP re-elects Mehbooba Mufti as party chief for another term
Srinagar/UNI: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was re-elected as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president for a term of three years.
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Kashmir: Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara, two militants killed
Srinagar/UNI: Two militants were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machil sector of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
Mahua Moitra's 'cash for questions' row: Lawyer Jai Dehadrai, Nishikant Dubey to appear before LS ethics committee today
Lawyer Jai Dehadrai and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey will record their statements before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee in connection with the "cash for questions" charge brought against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, media reports said.
Indian diaspora calls for employment authorization card reform in US
In a compelling plea for reform, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) has come to the defense of thousands of Indian-Americans who find themselves entangled in the decades-old green card backlog.
Ludhiana farmer sets example, earns Rs 31 Lakh from paddy straw management
In a remarkable example of innovation and environmental stewardship, Harinderjeet Singh Gill, a law graduate turned farmer from Nurpur Bet in Ludhiana, has demonstrated an effective and profitable way to manage paddy straw.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu hospitalised after intestinal infection
Shimla/UNI: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was hospitalised at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGMC Shimla) for treatment of intestinal infection.
'Those who are against terrorism are with us': Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon lauds India's support
New Delhi/UNI: Israeli ambassador to India Naor Gilon said that all the countries against terrorism are with Israel and appreciated India’s support for military operations against Hamas in Gaza, on Wednesday.
Kangana Ranaut meets Israel ambassador Naor Gilon, says 'our hearts are bleeding too'
New Delhi: Actor Kangana Ranaut Wednesday met Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, and expressed hope of Israel emerging victorious in the "war against terrorism".
Two coaches of Patalkot express train catch fire in UP's Agra, leave 2 injured
Agra/IBNS/UNI: Two general coaches of the Patalkot Express train running between Firozpur in Punjab and Seoni in Madhya Pradesh caught fire in Malpura area of Agra district in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday leaving two people injured, a police officer said here.
India announces resuming of visa services to Canadian citizens in certain categories
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the ongoing diplomatic row with Canada, India Wednesday decided to resume visa services for some Canadian citizens in certain categories including Entry Visa, Business Visa, Medical Visa and Conference Visa.
Northern Army commander reviews operational preparedness in south Kashmir
Srinagar/UNI: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday reviewed the operational preparedness and their preparation of winter strategy in south Kashmir, Army said.
Multi-agency joint security meet in Srinagar, discuss various contingency scenarios
Srinagar/UNI: Amid the ongoing Israel- Palestine conflict, a high level multi-agency joint security review meeting was held at Army’s Srinagar based 15 headquarters on Wednesday, officials said.
Cabinet approves Rs 22,000-cr fertilizer subsidy for Rabi season
New Delhi/UNI: The union cabinet on Wednesday approved subsidy worth Rs 22,303 crore on Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the Rabi season 2023-24 to ensure that farmers get fertilizers at affordable rates despite uptrend in international market.
UP govt determined for the well-being of people: Yogi Adityanath
Gorakhpur/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed the administration and police officials to listen to public issues with utmost seriousness, sensitivity and attention as well as ensure prompt and effective solutions to them.
Maharashtra: 5 members of a family seriously injured in explosion
Kolhapur/UNI: Five members of a family were seriously injured in an explosion at Mujawar Colony in Karad city of Satara district on Wednesday.
Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at a fabric dyeing unit
Mumbai/UNI: A missive fire broke out at a cloth dyeing unit in Bhiwandi town in Thane district of Maharashtra on Wednesday morning.
Amit Shah to review passing-out-parade of Hyderabad's National Police Academy on Oct 27
Hyderabad/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the passing-out parade of the 75th batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) here on Friday.
Question is not about degree but your corruption: Nishikant Dubey attacks Mahua Moitra over 'cash for questions' row
New Delhi/IBNS: In a fresh attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, who is accused of taking bribes for raising questions in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday said the question was not about "Adani" or "degree" which the firebrand politician raised but her "corruption".
Question is not about degree but your corruption: Nishikant Dubey attacks Mahua Moitra over 'cash for questions' row
New Delhi/IBNS: In a fresh attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, who is accused of taking bribes for raising questions in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday said the question was not about "Adani" or "degree" which the firebrand politician raised but her "corruption".
Indonesia: Jakarta University hosts seminar on October 1947 Kashmir carnage
An Indonesian university recently hosted an international seminar on the theme ‘Remembering Kashmir Carnage of October 1947’.
Israel-Hamas crisis: Sent 38 tons of humanitarian goods to Palestine, says India at UNSC
Ambassador R. Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations, on Wednesday (October 25, 2023) highlighted New Delhi's efforts to send humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Three killed, over 20 injured in Bihar's Gopalganj stampede
Patna/IBNS/UNI: At least three people, including a child, were killed and more than 20 injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Gopalganj district of Bihar.
Ram temple in Ayodhya is symbol of victory for Indians' patience: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that it is a matter of great fortune to witness the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) and that the construction of the temple at Lord Ram's birthplace is a symbol of victory for Indians after centuries of waiting and patience.
Bombardment on Gaza must stop to save innocent people from getting killed: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that bombardment on Gaza must stop to save innocent people from getting killed.
Rajnath Singh visits forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh, reviews defence preparedness along LAC
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (October 24, 2023) visited the forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh and carried out first-hand on-ground assessment of the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces there.
Kerala: One killed, 12 injured as tempo traveller falls into gorge
A 60-year-old woman was killed and 12 others injured, three of them seriously, when a tempo traveller in which they were travelling fell into a gorge on Madappally National Highway (NH) near Vadakara of Kerala, in the early hours on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Several PDP leaders detained ahead of anti-Israel protest
Several People's Democratic leaders and activists were detained or placed under house arrest ahead of the party’s proposed anti-Israel and pro-Palestine protests, the party said on Tuesday.
A day after quitting, Naveen Patnaik's ex-secy gets new role in Odisha government
Bhubaneswar/UNI: A day after V K Pandian, Secretary to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, took Voluntary Retirement from Service (VRS), he was appointed the Chairman 5T (Transformational Initiative) and Nabin Odisha with the rank of a Cabinet Minister on Tuesday.
Punjab: Police arrest four accused after brief encounter
Barnala/UNI: The district police on Tuesday arrested all four accused involved in the killing of HC Darshan Singh after a brief encounter in which one of the accused got injured.
2 dead, 5 injured as fire massive fire breaks out at residential building in Mumbai's Kandivali
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Two people, including an 8-year-old minor boy, died and 5 others were injured after a massive fire broke out at the Pavan Dham Veena Santur residential Building in the Kandivali West area of Mumbai's suburb.