21:29
Donald Trump's spokesman has denied that the US president refused to shake hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as they say side-by-side in the White House last week.I don't think he heard the question posed by Merkel when she suggested they shake hands, in full view of press cameras,...
21:04
Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday updated his Twitter bio to Socialist leader of India just before BJP firebrand leader Yogi Adityanath took oath as the current Chief Minister of the state.Before getting dethroned from the chief minister's position, Akhilesh's...
20:22
A lot of problems, mainly violence and starvation, exist due to negligence and a huge gap between the rich and the poor, the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said.During his address on the art of happiness, the monk said that harmony among different faiths exists in India, which is unique in...
19:56
The chairman of a US congressional committee on intelligence said Sunday that he has seen no evidence that US President Donald Trump's campaign colluded with Russia during the runup to the 2016 election.Based on everything I have up to this morning -- no evidence of collusion, said US...
19:47
Taking a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushil Kumar Modi for not being invited in the swearing-in ceremony of Uttar Pradesh Cabinet government, Rashtriya Janata Dal party leader Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday mocked the former by saying, Tum bhi kaan chhidva lo, sir chhilva lo, vesh badal lo....
19:37
Domestic air passenger traffic surged by nearly 16 per cent to 86.55 lakh in February over the same period last year, according to the DGCA. As per the data, Indian carriers together flew a total of 86.55 lakh passengers in February 2017 as compared to 74.76 lakh fliers in the same month of...
19:23
JUST IN: All Delhi Metro stations in Delhi-NCR will remain open today and thereafter
18:56
Yogi Adityanath addresses the media after taking oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister, thanks people for giving BJP a huge mandate.Here are highlights:>> Will work for development of Uttar Pradesh without any biases>> Over last 15 years, UP has lagged behind in development race....
18:33
Manipur economic blockade which was in existence for the last 130 days is scheduled to be be lifted on Sunday night. Lifting of indefinite blockade was resolved in a tripartite talk, involving United Naga Council, government of India and Manipur government in Manipur’s Senapati district.The UNC...
18:19
Here's a list of all the chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh.
18:04
JUST IN: Indefinite economic blockade in Manipur will be lifted from today midnight
17:36
Jat quota stir planned from Monday onwards postponed by 15 days after Jat leaders met Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Earlier in the day, All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti Chairperson Yashpal Malik along with other leaders met the Haryana CM to hold talks on the quota...
16:56
Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Sunday said a 'rogi' (ill) Uttar Pradesh is blessed to have a chief minister like Yogi Adityanath and expressed confidence that corruption and nepotism would ward off from the state.Heaping praise on the newly elected Uttar Pradesh chief minister,...
16:49
MDMK Chief Vaiko today said his party would boycott the byelection to the state assembly from R K Nagar constituency. We have unanimously decided to boycott the polls scheduled to be held on April 12. We will not campaign for any political parties also, Vaiko said.
16:17
PM Narendra Modi says he has immense confidence that Yogi Adityanath's team will leave no stone unturned in making UP into Uttam Pradesh.
15:54
In the wake of Bharatiya Janata Party firebrand leader Yogi Adityanath's ascension to Uttar Pradesh chief minister, senior party leader Murli Manohar Joshi asserted there was no danger for any minority community under the former's rule.Koi khatra nahi hai, aap aaram se rahiye. (There is no...
15:35
A red flag from RSS, BJP’s ideological mentor, spoiled telecom minister Manoj Sinha’s chances at becoming the Uttar Pradesh chief minister.BJP’s 312 MLAs elected Gorakhpur MP Yogi Adityanath as their leader on Saturday, paving the way for his elevation as the chief minister.As a tug of war...
15:00
A Deputy Superintendent of Police was among four policemen injured when Jat protesters clashed with police during their march towards Delhi, police said.A Jat leader, however, claimed that police had lobbed tear gas shells and tried to disperse them when they were marching in a peaceful manner....
14:48
As the oath taking ceremony continues, here are some of the names of the BJP members who have been sworn in as Cabinet ministers. >> Surya Pratap Shahi >> Swami Prasad Maurya>> Suresh Khanna>> Satish Mahana>> Rajesh Agarwal>> Rita Bahuguna...
14:28
Dinesh Sharma takes oath as deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
14:24
Yogi Adityanath, the controversial mascot of hardline Hindutva, has been sworn in as the 21st chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. The 44-year-old five term MP from Gorakhpur was elected as the CM on Saturday after the BJP won a resounding three-fourth majority in the key Hindi heartland state,...
14:17
The crowds have gathered, the big names of the Bharatiya Janata Party have arrived at the swearing-in ceremony of Yogi Adityanath as UP CM at Smriti Upvan. Union ministers, BJP CMs and other big names have also gathered at the arena to witness the firebrand's swearing-in ceremony.Former UP...
14:04
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Lucknow ahead of Yogi Adityanath's swearing-in ceremony as UP CM.
13:51
While it was unknown if former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav would attend the swearing-in ceremony of Yogi Adityanath, it is now confirmed that Akhilesh is attending the ceremony.
13:32
According to reports, the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet will include six women ministers. The UP CM's cabinet will have 43 ministers, including Rita Bahuguna. Reports also stated that Mohsin Raja will be the sole Muslim face in Yogi's team. Reports added that Siddharth Nath Singh along with...
13:25
Amid speculation that the Sangh pushed for Yogi Adityanath's candidature as UP CM, the RSS today said it was a political decision and it had no say in the selection of chief ministers in BJP-ruled states.Replying to a specific question on choosing Adityanath, a swayamsevak, as chief minister, RSS...
12:48
Film producer Chandrahasan, the elder brother of actor Kamal Haasan, died in London on Saturday night. The 82-year-old was at the residence of his daughter Anu Hasan, when he suffered a massive cardiac arrest.Chandrahasan held the position of the executive producer at the Raaj Kamal International...
12:39
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah along with chief miisters of BJP-ruled states will be present at the swearing-in ceremony of UP's new chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, at Smriti Upvan on Sunday. Preparation for the ceremony, which is to take place at 2.15 pm, is going on...
12:11
The BJP's decision to appoint Hindutva hardliner Yogi Adityanath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister has drawn an avalanche of reactions from opposition parties. Expectedly, none of them are flattering. Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi said, Congratulations UP! Hello media the...
11:47
Supporters of Yogi Adityanath celebrate his elevation to the post of Uttar Pradesh chief minister. The yogi will be sworn in today amid all the party's senior leaders. Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu batting for Yogi said, Yogi is an honest man, nobody can raise a finger on his...
11:36
Pakistani troops today violated the ceasefire twice by firing from automatic weapons along the LoC in Bhimbher Gali and Balakote sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from the Indian Army.There was unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Bhimbher Gali and Balakote sectors...
11:06
Jat leader Yashpal Malik has confirmed that he is meeting Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at 12 noon today.Earlier, Khattar appealed to Jat protesters to 'have a dialogue with the government at 12 noon at Haryana Bhawan'.Jat protesters had on Wednesday announced non-cooperation after...
10:19
Sushma Swaraj tweets:I just spoke to Syed Nazim Ali Nizami in Karachi. He told me that they are safe and will be back in Delhi tomorrow.
09:12
Rock n' Roll legend Chuck Berry has died at the age of 90, Missouri police said.'The St Charles County Police Department sadly confirms the death of Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr, better known as legendary musician Chuck Berry,' the department said in a Facebook post on Saturday.Police...
09:01
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory in view of Jat agitation tomorrow, many routes to be completely closed for traffic from 8 pm today. -- ANI
08:30
Yogi Adityanath will take oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister at 2.15 pm today in Lucknow.Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma will be sworn in as deputy chief ministers at the ceremony.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah and chief ministers of BJP-ruled states...
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