23:39
The Gujarat government on Wednesday revealed on the floor of the assembly that as many as 747 Gujarat-based fishermen have been apprehended by Pakistani authorities during the last two years.Replying to a question raised by BJP MLA from Bharuch Dushyant Patel during the Question Hour, Gujarat...
23:27
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce has cancelled a programme of BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy scheduled for Thursday, days after it had postponed an event featuring Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav.Members of the organising committee claimed that the programme has been cancelled as the...
22:46
All defence pensioners and dependent family members of deceased personnel will be required to enroll for Aadhaar card by June 30 to receive pension. The defence ministry has issued a notification making Aadhaar mandatory for receiving pension by the beneficiaries numbering around 25 lakh. The...
22:17
On a day the BJP helped Shiv Sena install its Mayor in the BMC, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said that the BJP government in Maharashtra was still on notice period.Yes... This (the BJP-led NDA) government is still on the notice period. Unless our chief (Thackeray) clarifies, the government will...
22:12
Alec Baldwin says his days of impersonating US President Donald Trump on a popular long-running sketch series are numbered.The 58-year-old actor, writer, producer and comedian said he thinks viewers may tire of his portrayal of President Trump on Saturday Night Live.His policies aside, which you...
21:22
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli received the Polly Umrigar award from former Indian cricketer Farokh Engineer.
21:09
Gender sensitisation is not a matter of punishment and has to start from home, Chief Justice of India J S Khehar today said while questioning the mindset of presuming a girl child as a life-long liability.He also said gender sensitisation is a matter of mindset since the children see the...
21:04
Just In: Government makes Aadhaar must for availing crop insurance policies from kharif sowing season onward.
20:31
The International Cricket Council has decided not to take action against India Test captain Virat Kohli and his Australian counterpart Steve Smith over the ongoing DRS controversy.The ICC has confirmed in a media release that no charges have been laid against any player under the ICC Code of...
20:20
Five people, including two women, were injured in a bomb explosion this evening in the heart of the Imphal city, hours after the final phase of the assembly poll in Manipur concluded. The police said that the two women among the five injured in the blast, which took place in the Kasturi Thong...
19:53
CNN-New18's Pallvai Ghosh tweets:-Team akhilesh predicts : Alliance not less than 190 BJP - below 150 BSP - below 70
19:45
International human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, acting on behalf of the Yazidis in Iraq, is calling for a formal investigation into Islamic State for the crime of genocide.Clooney, wife of Hollywood film star George Clooney, told the BBC's Fiona Bruce why she decided to represent the Yazidis --...
19:11
Kansas Governor San Brownback has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing profound regret at the terrible act of violence against the Indian nationals last month and said that acts of hate and intolerance have no place in his state.Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, was killed and Alok...
18:50
Manipur recorded a record high voter turnout of 86 per cent. Polling is being held in 22 seats in the second and final phase of the state assembly election. This is the highest voter turnout since 2009. The state chief electoral officer said polling was peaceful except a few incidents of...
18:44
JUST IN: 2 critically injured in explosion near Kasturi Bridge in Imphal Bazar
18:34
Wishing all on the occasion of Women's Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to unfollow those who threaten and abuse women online.Happy women's day to all. On this day, I urge Hon'ble PM to unfollow all those who abuse n threaten women...
18:22
JUST IN: 60.03 per cent turnout in seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls
18:16
Saifullah, the man who was shot dead on the outskirts of Lucknow in a 12-hour operation by commandos yesterday, was a self-radicalised terrorist and there was no proof he was an ISIS operative, the Uttar Pradesh police said today. Admitting intel failure, the ADG Daljit Chaudhary said Saifullah...
17:26
It's not clear precisely what led to the cancellation of an event in Toronto, Canada, featuring the Gold Star father known for his criticism of Donald Trump. Read moreAnd for a background to Mr Khan, read this: 'Would Muslims have a place in your America?'
17:20
As Swami Aseemanand is acquitted in the Ajmer dargah blast case, a look at the man's radical service to the Sangh. Read
17:17
A traitor cannot be my son, straight and simple, said Sartaj, the father of suspected ISIS terrorist Saifullah who was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh police today. Sartaj refused to take the body of his slain son, saying, A traitor cannot be related to me, let alone be my son....
17:00
The Jammu and Kashmir government today dismissed reports that LED bulbs distributed under the 'UJALA' scheme had surveillance cameras fitted in them, saying the initiative was not Kashmir-centric but pan-India, whereby 40 crore bulbs have been distributed so far. There is absolutely no truth in...
16:49
Ajmer dargah blast: NIA Court acquits Swami Aseemanand. Aseemanand, a member of the right-wing Hindu group 'Abhinav Bharat', has been in jail since December 2010. Swami Aseemanand along with six others- Devendra Gupta, Chandrashekhar Leve, Mukesh Vasani, Bhavesh Patel Rateshwar, Lokesh Sharma and...
16:35
There should be one day dedicated to men, is Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi's suggestion to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.The Delhi Chief Minister has taken so many initiatives. He should now start a Men's Day in the state, Gandhi said at an award function to...
15:43
The two suspected terrorists arrested from Kanpur and neighbouring Unnao were today taken to Lucknow by a team of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad for further questioning. Searches are also underway for nabbing other terror suspects. Superintendent of Police (Kanpur City) Somen Verma said a...
14:17
Indias crackdown on foreign aid will claim its most prominent casualty this month, as a Colorado-based Christian charity that is one of Indias biggest donors closes its operations here after 48 years, informing tens of thousands of children that they will no longer receive meals, medical care or...
13:42
The Trump administration has sought 60 days from a US appeals court to consider its response in a case challenging Obama government's decision to allow spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the US, putting the jobs of thousands of Indians at stake. The H1-B community, which includes a large...
13:26
The reticent and soft-spoken 'bahu' of the first family of the ruling Samajwadi Party in UP, Dimple Yadav, has finally found her groove, emerging as a major crowd puller in election rallies all over the state. From the fumbling leader who repeatedly corrected herself while going through her...
12:50
Special arrangement have been made for women at a polling booth in Bhadohi as the world celebrates International Women's Day today. There was a red carpet (literally) welcome and a festoon of balloons at the polling booth to mark the occasion. Women were also offered snacks after they voted....
12:34
In Mirzapur, UP, farmers boycott voting in the Chunar assembly segment saying lack of irrigation facilities and development. Polling is underway in 40 seats spread across seven districts, including PM Modi's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi, in the seventh and final phase of UP Assembly elections.
12:28
The O Panneerselvam led AIADMK faction is observing a day-long fast here and in the district capitals of Tamil Nadu today, demanding an independent probe into the death of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.Besides Panneerselvam, former ministers Pandiarajan and Ponnaiyan and Rajya Sabha MP V...
12:23
Virat Kohli has praised his mother Saroj Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma for being the two strongest ladies in his life as the cricket star shared a special message on International Women's Day. The 28-year-old Indian skipper gave a shout-out to all the women around the world and posted a...
11:48
The RSS General Council will meet in Coimbatore on March 21, Tuesday, its first meet in Tamil Nadu. The RSS feels there is fertile groundin the state for Hindutva to flower.BJP president Amit Shah and union minister Nitin Gadkari will join the General Council meeting as as special invitees.Over...
11:16
And in Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh, fresh snowfall.Moderate snowfall and thundershowers will occur in Himachal Pradesh for the next two days that will bring down the mercury before Holi. The hills of Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts are likely to experience moderate snowfall...
11:13
Diverse country. Diverse weather. A forest fire that broke out in Sikkim's Reythang area on March 5, continues to rage. It has now spread to another forest.
11:04
An explosion and gunfire rattled Kabul's diplomatic district today as insurgents attacked Afghanistan's largest military hospital, officials said. The Sardar Daud Khan hospital is under attack and the attackers have entered the hospital. Details awaited.
10:57
As the voting for the last phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls is underway, Apna Dal leader and Union Minister Anupriya Patel on Wednesday expressed confidence of forming government. The fate of every other politician, who is active in Uttar Pradesh politics, is at stake. We all want to...
10:48
A team from the National Investigations Agency reaches Bhopal to investigate the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train explosion that took place on Tuesday. Confirming that the explosion in the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train was a handiwork of ISIS operatives, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh...
10:24
A total of 21 percent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am in the last phase of Manipur Assembly polls.Expressing confidence, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh earlier in the day said they will get a clear majority in the state pollsBoth he and his son Kenedy Singh cast their votes for...
10:21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the citizens of Uttar Pradesh and Manipur to turn out in large number and vote in the last phase of state assembly elections.The Prime Minister took to his twitter handle to reach to the masses.Last phase of election is being held today in Uttar...
10:18
A video of a man describing himself as the son of assassinated North Korean exile Kim Jong-Nam emerged today, apparently the first time a family member has spoken about the killing. South Korea's intelligence agency confirmed the individual on the video -- uploaded to the YouTube page of a...
09:37
71 arrested in Ghazipur for attempting to cast bogus votes, were being sheltered by sitting Zamaniya MLA & tourism minister OP Singh, Times of India reports.
09:32
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, one of Harvard University's most famous dropouts, will return to his one-time alma mater this summer to deliver the commencement address at the convocation ceremony. Zuckerberg, 32 will be the featured speaker at Harvard's 366th Commencement on May...
09:24
Media agencies are reporting that the suspected IS terrorist killed in the outskirts of Lucknow could have had a role to play in the Bhopal-Ujjain train blast near Jabdi station in Shajapur district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday that led to injuries to at least 10 people, three of whom are in...
09:17
Assuring concrete proof that the terrorists responsible for the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast were affiliated with the Islamic State, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that after placing the pipe bomb in the train, the terrorists had then proceeded to send the...
09:10
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will continue its hearing on the plea filed by NGO, Common Cause seeking complete ban on the illegal mining across Odisha.Earlier in September 21 last year, the apex court had issued notice ato the Centre and Odisha Government demanding a detailed reply of the iron...
09:08
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and his son Kenedy Singh on Wednesday cast their votes for the last and final phase of the state assembly polls.We will get a clear mandate. This election is something like a referendum both hill and the valley, Chief Minister Singh said.Kenedy Singh who...
08:41
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday saluted the indomitable spirit, determination and dedication of women power.Saluting the indomitable spirit, determination & dedication of Nari Shakti on International Women's Day. GoI's various...
08:39
WikiLeaks claims Samsung smart TVs are among the CIA's weapons for surveillance.WikiLeaks claims the CIA worked with UK intelligence officials to turn microphones in TVs into listening devices. Samsung smart TVs have microphones so viewers can make voice commands, such as requests for movie...
08:17
Polling in 40 Uttar Pradesh assembly seats spread across seven districts in the seventh and final phase started today with all eyes on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi. Prominent candidates who are in fray include former Cabinet minister Om Prakash, Parasnath...
00:44
Anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks on Tuesday said it had obtained a top-secret trove of hacking tools used by the CIA to break into phones, communication apps and other electronic devices, and published confidential documents on those programs.Among the most noteworthy WikiLeaks claims are that the...
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