Foundation stone-laying ceremony for Mosque, Temple and Church at a time: Telangana Home Min
FREEDOM PRESS BUREAUHyderabad, June 28: Telangana State Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali on Monday asserted that the foundation of the
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T-Govt to take action against schools violating fee norms
FREEDOM PRESS BUREAUHyderabad, June 22: Telangana State Education Department on Tuesday informed the Telangana High Court that it would take
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Warangal Urban district to be renamed Hanamkonda
FREEDOM PRESS BUREAU Hyderabad, June 21: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday announced that Warangal Urban district will
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AIMIM demands better infrastructure at Osmania General Hospital
Owaisi accompanied by all MLAs, MLCs inspected OGH premises TFP/ Syed Sufwan MohiuddinHyderabad, June 21: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)
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Owaisi hits out at BJP Govt for under-reporting Covid deaths
TFP | Syed Sufwan MohiuddinHyderabad, June 14: After Centre refuted ‘The Economist’ report on underreporting of deaths in the country
Read moreTelangana CM orders strengthening of health infrastructure
TFP/ Syed Sufwan Mohiuddin Hyderabad, June 13: Stressing over the need to further strengthen public health in the backdrop of
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14% of India has only 3.93% ministers in states: Owaisi
TFP/ Syed Sufwan MohiuddinHyderabad, Nov 27: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday asserted
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‘We love Biryani, we don’t care about religion,’ says Kavitha
FREEDOM PRESS BUREAUHyderabad, Nov 23: Reacting to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Karnataka MP Tejasvi Surya ‘Razakars Rule’ Jibe’, MLC Kalvakuntla
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TRS confident of winning 100+ seats in GHMC Polls: Mahmood Ali
Targets 10+ seats in old city FREEDOM PRESS BUREAUHyderabad, Nov 23: Confident of winning a majority of more than 100
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Telangana CM distressed after TRS poor show in Dubbaka bypoll : BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party Telangana Unit on Thursday alleged that Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao is completely distressed after the debacle
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GHMC polls on Dec 1, results on Dec 4; woman to be Mayor
FREEDOM PRESS BUREAUHyderabad, Nov 17: Elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will be held on December 1, the
Read moreBJP wins 2 seats, Ind 1 in Manipur; NDPP 1, Ind 1 in Nagaland (3rd Ld)
Imphal/Kohima, Nov 10 (IANS) Ruling BJP candidates on Tuesday won two Assembly seats in Manipur bypolls and the party is
Read moreDubbak win a shot in arm for BJP in Telangana
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) The victory in the bypoll to the Dubbak Assembly constituency has come as a shot in
Read moreK’taka BJP wrests Bluru and Siraassembly seats from Cong and JD(S) (roundup)
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has wrested both Rajarajeshwari Nagar (RR Nagar) and Sira assembly constituencies
Read moreAIMIM, BSP to be king-makers in Bihar as NDA, MGB grapple for power
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) The AIMIM, the BSP and Independent candidates set for a win will have extra value amid
Read moreK’taka Cong, JD(S) accept defeat, vow to bounce back
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) After suffering a crushing defeat in both constituencies in Karnataka, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, D.
Read moreChhatrapati kin’s palace burgled, Maha police nab thief in hours
Satara (Maarasthra), Nov 10 (IANS) In a bizarre incident, the palace of BJP MP Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale was burgled and
Read moreSSR’s MLA cousin inches closer to victory in Bihar polls
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s cousin and BJP MLA Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu is inching
Read moreLJP absent from EC result website, thanks to its no ‘show’
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) While Chirag Paswan was talking of forming a government in Bihar along with the BJP
Read moreTRS will not be demoralised by defeat, says KTR
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) After suffering a shock defeat in the bypoll to the Dubbak Assembly seat, Telangana Rashtra Samithi’s
Read moreJDU supporters script interesting slogans on posters at party office
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Amid a tight contest in the Bihar Assembly elections, Janata Dal-United supporters have come up with
Read moreMost ‘muscle men’, their kin leading in Bihar Assembly polls
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Showcasing their influence, several “muscle men” from various parties, including jailed Anant Singh, who are contesting
Read moreSupporters break barriers to welcome BJP chief, even before Nadda arrives
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) BJP supporters gathered outside party’s Delhi headquarters broke down all the barricades on Tuesday ahead
Read moreBJP wins all 8 Gujarat seats, official announcement awaited (5th Ld)
Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat on Tuesday won all the eight Assembly seats for
Read moreDelhi Police gets cracking to ensure firecrackers-free Diwali
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Those still planning to burst firecrackers for some light-and-sound fun to celebrate the Festival of
Read moreCongress needs new revival plan for elections
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The message from the results of the Bihar Assembly elections and the bypolls in different
Read moreParty will introspect in Gujarat says state Cong chief
Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) After a likely defeat on eight seat in the bypolls, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) state
Read moreIn absence of workers, monkeys rule Cong headquarters
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) As trends point at a neck and neck contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Read moreBihar polls: BJP wins 5 seats, leads on 68
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday secured victory on five seats in the 243-member Bihar
Read moreStalin wishes Celine Gounder for selection in US covid board
Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) DMK President M.K. Stalin on Tuesday wished Celine R. Gounder named a member of the Covid-19
Read moreShatrughan Sinha’s son Luv trails by over 13K votes
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician and Shatrughan Sinha’s son Luv Sinha, who was in the Bihar electoral fray on a
Read moreK’taka Cong accepts defeat; BJP taunts about internal fight
Bengaluru/Bagalkote, Nov 10 (IANS) After defeat in both the Assembly seats in the bypolls, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D.K.
Read morePunjab allocates timings for bursting green crackers
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced a two-hour window for the use of green
Read moreSouth Central Railway appeals passengers not to carry crackers
Secunderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) The South Central Railway (SCR) zone has advised passengers not to carry firecrackers in the light
Read moreBJP wins 2 seats, Independent 1 in Manipur; NDPP 1 in Nagaland (2nd Ld)
Imphal/Kohima, Nov 10 (IANS) Ruling BJP’s candidates on Tuesday won two Assembly seats while party-supported Independent candidate won the third
Read moreBihar Elections: As BJP workers celebrate, social distancing norms go for a toss
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) After the numbers in the Bihar Assembly polls appeared to be in the favour of
Read moreBJD continues to lead in Odisha bypolls
Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates continued to lead in the counting of votes polled in
Read moreKerala CM’s close aide Ravindran’s life in danger: BJP
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10 (IANS) In a startling revelation, Kerala BJP President K. Surendran said on Tuesday that the life
Read moreNo ‘onion mafia’ operating in Goa: Official
Panaji, Nov 10 (IANS) The varying rates of onions sold in Goa’s markets, ration shops and a government corporation has
Read moreSmaller parties fail to woo voters in Bihar
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) With the counting of votes underway on Tuesday for the 243 Assembly seats in Bihar, and
Read moreAs BJP celebrates, senior leader says ‘real celebration is serving people’
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) With the numbers coming from the Bihar Assembly poll results favouring the Bharatiya Janata Party-led
Read moreUpbeat about trends, workers prepare to party at BJP headquarters
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) With the trends in the Bihar Assembly results going their way, preparations for celebrations have
Read moreBypoll results: A warning for UP opposition
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) The results of the by-elections on seven assembly seats are a strong message for opposition parties
Read moreJMM, Cong retain 2 Jharkhand Assembly seats in bypolls
Ranchi, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress on Tuesday retained both Dumka and Bermo Assembly
Read moreSilence at Bhopal Cong office, Kamal Nath accepts people’s decision
Bhopal, Nov 10 (IANS) With the Congress trailing in 28 Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh bypolls, the party office remained
Read moreBJP wins 6, SP 1 in UP bypolls: CM
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) BJP won six seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly by-elections on Tuesday, while the Samajwadi Party
Read moreDubbak bypoll: No official result yet, but Telangana BJP celebrates 2nd Ld)
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) Celebrations broke out in the BJP camp in Telangana on Tuesday as the party claimed victory
Read moreNASA chief not ready to continue under Biden: Report
San Francisco, Nov 10 (IANS) NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine has no intention to continue in his current position even if
Read moreGurugram to launch platform to listen to people’s advice
Gurugram, Nov 10 (IANS) The Gurugram administration will soon launch the “Soch Gurugram” platform to consider the ideas of the
Read moreK’taka BJP wrests Sira Assembly seat from JD(S)
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party wrested the Sira Assembly seat in Tumkuru from the Janata Dal
Read moreCongress pins down Yogeshwar, wins lone Hry seat (2nd Ld)
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) The opposition Congress in Haryana retained the bastion of its leader and two-time Chief Minister Bhupinder
Read moreYogi visits Nritya Gopal Das in hospital
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, visited Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, Chairman of the
Read moreMost ‘muscle men’, their kin leading in Bihar Assembly polls
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Several “muscle men” from various parties, including jailed Anant Singh, who contested the Bihar Assembly elections,
Read moreStop blaming EVMs: Karti Chidambaram on poor Cong show in Bihar
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) After Congress leader Udit Raj blamed the electronic voting machines (EVMs) for the negative results
Read moreCPI-M waits with bated breath, as all eyes on fate of Bineesh Kodiyeri
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10 (IANS) The CPI-M in Kerala is passing through one of its worst ever phases, as the fate
Read moreBihar Assembly poll results may come late tonight, says EC
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Election Commission has said that the final results for the 243-member Bihar Assembly seats
Read more‘Legal action will be taken against DMK president Stalin’
Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister C.Vijayabaskar on Tuesday said the government will take legal action against DMK
Read moreWith 62% strike rate, Left says ‘If only MGB gave us more seats’
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) While the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation believes that along with CPI and CPI-M, it
Read moreConfident NDA will form new govt in Bihar: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday said he was satisfied with the trends of Bihar election
Read more‘Jagan extending welfare despite financial constraints’
Puttagunta, Nov 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao (Kodali Nani) said Chief
Read moreErdogan appoints new Finance Minister
Ankara, Nov 10 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appointed Lutfi Elvan as the country’s new Minister of Treasury
Read moreUS AG allows prosecutors to probe alleged poll irregularities
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) US Attorney General William Barr has allowed prosecutors to launch a probe into alleged irregularities in
Read moreGoa CM meets Gadkari, Mandaviya amid opposition to central projects
Panaji, Nov 10 (IANS) Facing protests over fears of Goa becoming a ‘coal hub’ through ongoing central projects related to
Read moreMuniratna set to retain B’luru seat for BJP
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s N. Muniratna is all set to retain his Rajarajeshwari Nagar (RR Nagar)
Read moreMP bypolls: Two ministers of Shivraj govt trailing
Bhopal, Nov 10 (IANS) In Madhya Pradesh, counting of votes is underway in 28 assembly constituencies. Although the BJP had
Read moreFox News cuts away from briefing by WH Press Secretary
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) Fox News cut away from a live briefing by White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany as
Read moreKarnataka seeks Rs 2,100 crore flood relief aid
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) Karnataka has sought Rs 2,100 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for relief and
Read moreGoa Cong takes railway tracks doubling protest to K’taka
Panaji, Nov 10 (IANS) The Congress in Goa on Tuesday escalated its protest against the ongoing expansion of the South
Read more1/3 ballot counted, NDA has edge over Grand Alliance (Afternoon Lead)
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) The BJP surged ahead of its ally JDU as well as political rival RJD in Bihar
Read morePence to attend Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) US Vice President Mike Pence will attend a Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday, which will be
Read moreNDA supporters confident of forming government under Nitish
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) With every passing minute, JDU and BJP supporters are making claims of being confident of forming
Read moreExcept Morbi, BJP leading in other 7 Gujarat seats (3rd Ld)
Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling BJP was leading by over 9,000 votes or more against their Congress rivals in
Read moreAndhra govt targeting some people: TDP
Amaravati, Nov 10 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) General Secretary Nara Lokesh on Tuesday alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government
Read more876 Afghan civilians killed in 3 months: Report
Kabul, Nov 10 (IANS) A new report on Tuesday revealed that 876 Afghan civilians were killed and 1,685 others injured
Read moreBihar results: Close fight on 38 seats with less than 1K vote difference
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) After four rounds of counting for the 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections on Tuesday,
Read moreTaliban assures new US admin of implementing Doha deal
Kabul, Nov 10 (IANS) In a statement on Tuesday, the Taliban has assured the new US administration, which will come
Read more‘Overseas firecracker importers moving away from China, looks at India’
Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) Even as uncertainty continues to loom over the domestic market for the Indian fireworks industry over
Read moreTej Pratap takes lead, Tejashwi in front by over 5K votes (Ld)
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) After trailing for some time, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad’s elder son Tej Pratap
Read moreBJP, Cong lead in 2 K’taka Legislative Council seats each
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) Ruling BJP and opposition Congress are leading in two each of the 4 Karnataka Legislative Council
Read moreBJP-led NDA will form govt in Bihar, says Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Ghosh, who is on a political visit to
Read moreMP: Narottam Mishra celebrates with sweets, takes dig at Cong
Bhopal, Nov 10 (IANS) Sweets are being distributed as celebratory slogans fill up the air here in the Madhya Pradesh
Read moreGujarat bypolls final nail in Congress coffin: Rupani
Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) After gaining a huge lead of votes over the Congress rival candidates in all the eight
Read moreAs NDA leads in Bihar, BJP says new term will focus on development
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) As the latest trends of the Bihar Assembly polls indicated positives for the BJP and
Read moreBihar BJP’s booth level workers played crucial role in assembly polls
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) After an early lead by the BJP and its emergence as the single-largest party in Bihar
Read moreBihar polls: 11 of 13 Ministers leading, 2 trailing
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Eleven of the 13 Janata Dal-United and BJP Ministers in the poll fray in Bihar are
Read moreHaryana bypolls: A lot is at stake for Bhupinder Hooda
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Congress was leading in Haryana’s Baroda Assembly bypoll on Tuesday. The seat is significant
Read moreResuming mining: Goans hope for best results from CM’s visit to Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The mining community of Goa — mining workers, people employed in the logistics industry, barges,
Read morePeru Prez says to leave office, won’t challenge removal vote (Ld)
Lima, Nov 10 (IANS) Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra has said that he will not challenge the Congress’ decision to impeach
Read moreEU welcomes Libyan political dialogue forum
Brussels, Nov 10 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has welcomed the holding of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum aimed at
Read moreKamal Nath’s hopes dashed as BJP takes lead in MP bypolls
New Delhi/Bhopal, Nov 10 (IANS) The bypoll trends in Madhya Pradesh have dashed the hopes for former Chief Minister Kamal
Read moreHK to extend social distancing measures for 7 days
Hong Kong, Nov 10 (IANS) Hong Kong’s Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung announced on Tuesday the city’s existing Covid-19 social
Read moreUS Fed warns of financial risks amid raging pandemic
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve has warned of a potential decline in asset prices and other financial
Read moreGujarat bypolls: BJP confident of victory
Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is confident of winning all eight Assembly seats in the Gujarat
Read moreCM aspirant Pushpam Priya bags less votes than NOTA
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Pushpam Priya Chaudhary, 28, a London School of Economics (LSE) alumnus, who had floated her own
Read moreGuterres appeals for global action against hatred
United Nations, Nov 10 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for global action against hatred and underscored the need
Read moreCong will disintegrate more in coming days: BJP MP Amin
Gandhinagar Nov 10 (IANS) Former Congress leader and BJP parliamentarian Narhari Amin said that he is confident that the BJP
Read moreMyanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi wins parliamentary seat
Yangon, Nov 10 (IANS) Aung San Suu Kyi, Chairperson of Myanmar’s ruling National League for Democracy (NLD), has won a
Read moreJailed strongman Anant Singh leads JD(U) rival
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Local strongman and jailed sitting Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA Anant Kumar Singh is leading in the
Read moreBJP ahead in 3, Ind’s in 3 seats in Manipur, Nagaland (Ld)
Imphal/Kohima, Nov 10 (IANS) Ruling BJP’s candidates are leading in three Assembly seats and an Independent in one seat in
Read moreBJP emerging as largest party, NDA edging out Grand Alliance
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) The BJP seems to have almost secured the single-largest party position in Bihar Assembly polls with
Read moreCongress misses mark as BJP gains in Bihar polls
New Delhi/ Nov 10 (IANS) As the trends are coming in from polling centres, the BJP is emerging as the
Read moreUK PM warns against easing efforts to fight Covid-19
London, Nov 10 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnsonhas warned against relaxing efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic amid looming
Read moreAustrian Chancellor to meet Macron in Paris
Vienna, Nov 10 (IANS) Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Tuesday for talks
Read moreChanging trends sees Bihar BJP’s happiness return
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) With the trends changing in the Bihar Assembly election results, confidence seemed to be returning to
Read moreBJP leads in 5 seats, SP in 1 in UP bypolls (2nd Ld)
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) The BJP is leading in five of the seven Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, where counting
Read moreIsraeli airline announces 1st direct flight to Bahrain
Tel Aviv, Nov 10 (IANS) Israel’s Israir has announced that it will operate direct passenger flights to Bahrain, becoming the
Read moreChurchill planned to ‘keep a bit of India’ as Britain pumped up the princes (IANS Special)
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Winston Churchill’s reputation as “an unashamed imperialist and at a time when imperialism is on
Read moreTelangana announces Rs50 lakh for martyred jawan’s family
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) The government of Telangana on Tuesday announced Rs.50 lakh financial assistance for the family of Army
Read moreCongress leads over BJP in lone Haryana bypoll seat
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress candidate Indu Raj Narwal is leading over his nearest rival and BJP nominee Yogeshwar Dutt
Read moreBJP ahead in 2, Cong in 1, Ind’s in 3 seats in Manipur, Nagaland
Imphal/Kohima, Nov 10 (IANS) Ruling BJP’s candidates are leading in two Assembly seats, and opposition Congress and an Independent in
Read moreRuling BJP leads in two Karnataka Assembly bypolls (Ld)
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka was leading in two Assembly seats of Rajarajeshwari Nagar and
Read moreBJP leading in Telangana’s Dubbak bypoll
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in the Dubbak Assembly constituency in Telangana as the
Read moreTrudeau announces $1.35bn investment in high-speed internet
Ottawa, Nov 10 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a C$1.75 billion ($1.35 billion) investment to help connect
Read moreTejashwi leads from Raghopur, Tej Pratap trails
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief and Grand Alliance Chief Minister candidate Tejashwi Yadav is leading from
Read moreWith lead in 17 seats, Shivraj govt seems safe in MP (Ld)
Bhopal, Nov 10 (IANS) The BJP needs to win only eight seats in the Madhya Pradesh bypolls to safeguard the
Read more1st lawsuit filed against Israeli settlers for vandalisation
Ramallah, Nov 10 (IANS) For the first time since the establishment of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in 1994, a Palestinian
Read moreEU puts in place countermeasures against US exports
Brussels, Nov 10 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has put in place countermeasures against the US exports by slapping tariffs
Read moreBJD leading in Odisha bypolls
Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is leading as counting of votes for bypolls to Balasore
Read moreSan Francisco Mayor announces relief expansion for small businesses
San Francisco, Nov 10 (IANS) San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced a $3.5 million expansion of a loan program
Read moreJD(U) supporters wait patiently, say trends will change
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Even as the initial trends were showing the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in the lead, the
Read moreRJD-BJP neck and neck in Bihar after 2 hours of counting (2nd Ld)
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Key rivals for the Bihar Assembly, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Read moreRussia deploys peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh after ceasefire
Moscow, Nov 10 (IANS) Russia has deployed peacekeepers in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region as a “complete ceasefire” which came into
Read morePolice officer killed in Houston shooting
Houston, Nov 10 (IANS) A police officer was killed in a shooting in the US city of Houston, police said,
Read moreCounting underway for 2 Assembly, 4 MLC seats in K’taka
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) The counting of votes for the two Assembly constituencies and four seats of the legislative council
Read more‘Over 97% students in Latin America, Caribbean still out of classrooms’
Geneva, Nov 10 (IANS) In a new report, the Unicef has said that more than 97 per cent of students
Read moreBJP leads in 4, SP in 3 in UP (Ld)
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) Initial trends in Uttar Pradesh Assembly by-elections to seven seats showed the BJP leading in four
Read moreMyanmar military forms Peace Talks Committee
Yangon, Nov 10 (IANS) The Myanmar military has formed a Peace Talks Committee in an effort to continue negotiations with
Read more1st trend in MP bypoll shows BJP ahead in 9, Cong 2 seats
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Initial trend in Tuesday’s counting of the Madhya Pradesh bypolls showed the ruling BJP clearly
Read moreSydney’s NYE fireworks to be scaled down
Sydney, Nov 10 (IANS) Sydney’s upcoming New Year’s Eve firework display will be scaled down by several minutes and spectators
Read moreGujarat by-polls: BJP takes lead on 7 seats, Cong 1
Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday gained an early lead in the by-polls in
Read moreUP to comply with NGT orders on firecrackers
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will comply with the orders of National Green Tribunal
Read moreA mini-Deepotsav in Lucknow too
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) While Lord Ram’s Ayodhya will celebrate Diwali with a magnificent ‘Deepotsav’ by lighting 5.51 lakh earthen
Read morePeru Prez says to leave office, won’t challenge removal vote
Lima, Nov 10 (IANS) Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra has said that he will not challenge the Congress’ impeachment decision and
Read moreUP district finds a novel idea to check stubble burning
Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 10 (IANS) The Unnao district administration has found a new way to put a check on
Read moreGuj bypolls: BJP leads in 4, Cong 1 in early trends
Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) The counting of votes for the eight Assembly seats was underway in Gujarat on Tuesday amid
Read moreEarly trends show BJP leading in 8
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) According to early trends on Tuesday as counting entered more than an hour across Bihar
Read moreBihar results: Counting underway amid tight security
Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) Counting of votes for 243 Assembly constituencies of Bihar is underway on Tuesday amid tight security
Read moreBypolls in UP are more than just an election
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) The bypolls on seven Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh will not impact the complexion of the
Read moreAzerbaijan accidentally downs Russian helicopter in Armenia
Baku, Nov 10 (IANS) Azerbaijan has apologized for accidentally shooting down a Russian Mi-24 military helicopter near its border with
Read moreNYC urges precautions as holiday season nears
New York, Nov 10 (IANS) The New York City government has urged people to take precautions against the Covid-19 pandemic
Read moreCounting of votes for Haryana Assembly bypoll seat begins
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) The counting of votes for the Baroda Assembly bypoll in Haryana began at 8 a.m. on
Read moreBiden says US “facing a dark winter,” urges mask-wearing
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) US President-elect Joe Biden issued a dire warning as the COVID-19 pandemic continues worsening in the
Read moreNYS governor criticizes federal gov’t vaccination plan
New York, Nov 10 (IANS) New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo once again criticized the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination plan
Read moreUkrainian president tests positive for COVID-19
Kiev, Nov 10 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tested positive for COVID-19, the president’s office confirmed. “The head of state
Read morePutin reshuffles Russian cabinet
Moscow, Nov 10 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order to increase the number of deputy prime ministers from
Read more‘Worst of the pandemic’ yet to come for US: Experts
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) Experts have expressed worries that the United States is ill-prepared for the incoming cold season and
Read moreMilitary operation in Tigray ‘aims to end impunity’: Ethiopian PM
Addis Ababa, Nov 10 (IANS) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stressed that the ongoing military operation in Ethiopia’s Northern
Read moreTrump fires defence secretary in first major act after loss announced
New York, Nov 10 (IANS) United States President Donald Trump has fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper in his first big
Read moreCracker traders urge Delhi govt to clarify policy over ban
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The cracker traders have urged the Delhi government to clarify its position over the nationwide
Read moreRussia hits record COVID-19 single-day cases
Moscow, Nov 10 (IANS) Russia registered 21,798 COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, a new record of daily increase,
Read more‘Chalo Nandyala’ for justice to Salaam family soon: TDP
Amaravati, Nov 10 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will give a call for ‘Chalo Nandyala’ protests soon in the light
Read moreCongress’ Karnataka bypoll candidate tests Covid positive
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress candidate in Karnataka’s Sira Assembly by-election T.B. Jayachandra and his wife G.H. Nirmala tested Covid
Read moreAssam-Mizoram row: Partial inter-state movement amid blockade
Aizawl/Silchar (Assam), Nov 9 (IANS) Even as 21 goods trucks moved to Mizoram and many vehicles returned to Assam from
Read moreAndhra govt gives Rs 50L ex-gratia to martyred soldier family
Amaravati, Nov 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government has released an ex-gratia of Rs 50 lakh as relief to the family
Read moreGovt approves 29 projects of food processing industry
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The government has approved 29 projects for sectors like fruits and vegetables, marine/fisheries, RTE (ready
Read moreTrade body estimates India’s cotton crop at 356L bales for 2020-21
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has estimated cotton crop for the 2020-21 crop year at
Read moreB’luru agri varsity to hold 3-day Krishi Mela in subdued manner
Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) here is organising the three-day Krishi Mela 2020 from November
Read moreTN parties condemn killing of TV journalist
Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) Political parties and Chennai Press Club on Monday condemned the brutal murder of Tamil television channel
Read moreStates to earn Rs 6,656 cr from coal mine auctions: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) States will garner a total revenue of Rs 6,656 crore annually from the success of
Read moreBJP spokesman Shahnawaz Hussain discharged by AIIMS after recovering from Covid
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) BJP’s national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain was discharged from the All India Institute of Medical
Read moreFinal electoral rolls in GHMC to be published on Nov 13
Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IANS) The final electoral rolls for the ensuing polls to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will be
Read morePM Modi’s Diwali wish, ‘Support Indian talent’
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his call to support local businesses this festive
Read moreIn absence of Lalu, Sharad, Paswan, kin take up the mantle
New Delhi/Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Tuesday could be a historic day if the Bihar election results are as predicted in
Read more19 stranded Indians return from Bangladesh
Agartala, Nov 9 (IANS) A total of 19 Indians, who were stranded in Bangladesh for more than seven months, returned
Read moreI have done no wrong: KT Jaleel
Kochi, Nov 9 (IANS) After being questioned for close to eight hours by Customs officials, Kerala Higher Education Minister K.T.
Read moreCovid is an opportunity to improve urban mobility and transport, Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India’s urban transport and mobility is likely to change after the current Covid-19 epidemic, Union
Read moreOdisha bypolls: Counting amid Covid-19 guidelines
Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) Elaborate arrangements have been made for the counting of votes polled in the Balasore and Tirtol
Read moreK’taka braces for assembly, council by-poll results on Tuesday
Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) The ruling BJP and opposition Congress and JD-S in Karnataka are bracing up for the vote
Read moreNSUI stages protest over delay in scholarship fund to students
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The National Students Union of India (NSUI) on Monday staged a protest in front of
Read moreJagan virtually lays foundation to Somasila canal phase 2 project
Amaravati, Nov 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy virtually laid the foundation stone for Somasila
Read moreACMA urges Haryana govt to reconsider employment quota move
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India’s auto component manufacturing industry has urged the Haryana government to reconsider its decision mandating
Read morePM to inaugurate state-of-the-art ITAT complex at Cuttack
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state-of-the-art office-cum-residential complex of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
Read moreWill Gujarat teach a lesson to defectors? Wait for Tuesday
Gandhinagar, Nov 9 (IANS) Everybody’s eyes are on Tuesday, as the counting of votes for the eight-seat bypolls begin from
Read moreSonipat tragedy: Buy liquor from approved shops, appeals excise dept
Gurugram, Nov 9 (IANS) Gurugram : After the sudden death of around 20 people due to the consumption of poisonous
Read moreHaryana allows cracker bursting on Diwali
Chandigarh, Nov 9 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday that a relaxation of two hours from
Read moreOdisha Congress holds tractor rally against farm laws
Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) The Odisha unit of Congress on Monday organised a mega tractor rally protesting against the new
Read moreArnab case: Fresh flare-up between Maha govt, Governor
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) A fresh war of words broke out between the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government and
Read moreChurchill planned to ‘keep a bit of India’ as Britain pumped up the princes (IANS Special)
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Winston’s Churchill’s reputation as “an unashamed imperialist and at a time when imperialism is on
Read moreNot easy to disaffiliate AP medical colleges withholding certificates: Official
Amaravati, Nov 9 (IANS) At a time when private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh are harassing students by depriving them
Read moreCulture Minister reviews preparations a day before re-opening museums
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) A day before the re-opening of Museums, Art Galleries and Exhibitions from Tuesday, Union Minister
Read moreDarbar move: J&K offices start functioning in Jammu
Jammu, Nov 9 (IANS) After a six-month recess, all the top offices of Jammu & Kashmir government started functioning on
Read moreSC to hear AAP govt plea challenging Delhi HC order on 80% ICU beds for Covid patients
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear a plea by the Delhi government challenging the
Read moreGurugram unveils helpline numbers to report complaints about pollution
Gurugram, Nov 9 (IANS) As the pollution level is at its peak across the National Capital Region (NCR), the Gurugram
Read moreIf Grand Alliance wins in Bihar, Tejashwi will be second to be third CM from family
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) With many Bihar exit polls predicting victory for the Rashtriya Janata Dal-led Grand Alliance, if
Read moreConvene full session of Goa assembly: Oppn to Goa Guv
Panaji, Nov 9 (IANS) Goa Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat on Monday demanded the convening of a full fledged session
Read moreCM’s chair is birthday gift to Tejashwi, says brother Tej Pratap
Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Exuberant over the results of exit polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav on
Read more137 link roads planned in Hyderabad to improve mobility
Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Telangana’s Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K.T. Rama Rao on Monday said that 137 link
Read moreMore netas from Goa admit to receiving extortion, death threats
Panaji, Nov 9 (IANS) Days after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s office filed a police complaint regarding extortion and death threats
Read moreChhattisgarh announces incentives under new industrial policy
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Chhattisgarh has notified 21 important amendments in its new Industrial Policy 2019-24, offering small and
Read moreTejasvi moves privilege motion against Mamata’s police, calls it ‘dictatorship’
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The BJP on Monday lashed out at the Mamata Banerjee-led government and the law and
Read moreGoa lists time slots for bursting of firecrackers during Diwali
Panaji, Nov 9 (IANS) The Goa government on Monday announced a restricted schedule for bursting of firecrackers on Diwali, citing
Read moreBombay HC rejects Arnab Goswami’s plea for interim bail
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) In a major setback to Republic TV Managing Director and Chief Editor Arnab Goswami, the Bombay
Read moreDay ahead of vote count, kin and supporters wish Tejashwi on b’day (Ld)
Patna/Ranchi, Nov 9 (IANS) A day ahead of the counting of votes polled in the three-phase Bihar Assembly elections, the
Read moreAction against those polluting Ganga in UP
Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has started taking stringent action against people and units
Read moreHC seeks AAP govt’s response on plea to quash SPPs’ appointment
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Read moreStalin wishes Kamala Harris in Tamil, invokes Tamil sentiment
Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, with her maternal roots in Tamil Nadu, seems to be the
Read moreBSP starts preparing for 2022 UP Assembly polls
Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati has started screening and short-listing candidates for the 403 seats
Read moreWB Guv cautions ‘politically motivated’ officials on consequences
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday asserted that civil and police administration should be politically
Read moreBombay HC refuses interim bail to Arnab Goswami
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Six days after his arrest, the Bombay High Court on Monday rejected the interim bail plea
Read moreVivek Murthy to headline ‘Joe and Kamala’s plan to beat Covid-19’
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Rebuilding America’s coronavirus response from amidst the wreckage of the Donald Trump administration’s slash and
Read moreRussian soldier kills 3 at military airfield
Moscow, Nov 9 (IANS) A Russian soldier on Monday opened fire at a military airfield and killed three people, officials
Read more22 ex-Indian envoys backs France amid Islamist protests
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) In the backdrop of protests in various Indian cities by some Muslims following recent Islamist
Read moreA day before counting, Bihar’s politicians seek divine blessings
Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Voting is over for all the three phases for the 243-seat Bihar assembly and everybody is
Read more4 killed in IS attack near Baghdad
Baghdad, Nov 9 (IANS) Four people were killed and three others injured in an Islamic State (IS)attack near Baghdad, the
Read moreBihar Polls: Cong spent more than Rs 61L on FB ads
Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Ahead of Bihar Assembly election results on Tuesday, it has emerged that the grand old Congress
Read more3 inmates dead, 64 injured in Philippines prison riot
Manila, Nov 9 (IANS) At least three inmates were killed and 64 others injured in a riot at a state
Read moreU.P Cong, BSP leaders join SP
Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) Opposition parties Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Uttar Pradesh appear to be losing
Read moreCong leader, B’wood join stir against Goa deforestation
Panaji, Nov 9 (IANS) The ongoing campaign by opposition and civil society groups against the proposed deforestation of protected reserve
Read moreBiden will call Governors, Mayors about mask mandate
Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) After US President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January 2021, he will call on Democratic and
Read more‘Facing losses due to mining ban in Goa, resolve stalemate’
Panaji, Nov 9 (IANS) Claiming a loss of Rs 500 crore, the Goa Barge Owner’s Association has demanded an “immediate
Read moreTrump admin plans flood of sanctions on Iran by Jan 20: Report
Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to impose a “flood of sanctions” on Iran by
Read moreN.Korea yet to comment on Biden’s victory
Seoul, Nov 9 (IANS) Days after Joe Biden was declared the US President-elect after winning the 2020 presidential election, North
Read moreNritya Gopal Das complains of chest pain, referred to Lucknow hospital
Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) Mahant Nritya Gopal Das on Monday complained of chest pain and breathlessness, following which he was
Read moreUP govt to develop Vindhyavasini temple corridor
Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) After paying attention on the development of Ayodhya, construction of Kashi Vishwanath corridor and beautification of
Read moreIs Punjab facing an ‘economic blockade’? (IANS Analysis)
Chandigarh, Nov 9 (IANS) Punjab’s economy, which comprises 75 per cent of the farming community, is facing derailment with the
Read moreJapanese Crown Prince formally declared first in line to throne
Tokyo, Nov 9 (IANS) Japanese Crown Prince Akishino has been formally declared the first in line to the Crysanthemum throne
Read moreBan Chinese firecrackers: Hindu groups to Goa CM
Panaji, Nov 9 (IANS) Hindu groups in Goa have urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to impose a ban on the
Read moreBiden should consider Doha agreement: Taliban
Kabul, Nov 9 (IANS) The Taliban has said US President-elect Joe Biden should respect the Doha Agreement because it was
Read more30 people injured in Afghanistan blast
Kabul, Nov 9 (IANS) At least 30 people, including 10 civilians, were injured in a car bomb explosion in Afghanistan’s
Read moreJKPC moves SC for early hearing of pleas against Art 370 abrogation
Srinagar, Nov 9 (IANS) The J&K People’s Conference on Monday said it has filed a plea in the Supreme Court
Read moreAggressive China now getting worried over adverse fallout from world fraternity
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has been talking tough and flexing military muscle on the international
Read morePeople scared of Fourth Estate, Doordarshan era much better: HC
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday asked news channels as to what needs to be
Read morePM inaugurates slew of developmental projects in Varanasi
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a number of developmental projects in his parliamentary
Read moreTelugu actor-politician Chiranjeevi tests corona positive
Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Popular Telugu actor and politician K Chiranjeevi on Monday said he had tested positive for coronavirus.
Read moreAustralian oppn gains ground on governing coalition: Polls
Canberra, Nov 9 (IANS) Australia’s opposition Labor Party has gained ground on the governing coalition, one of the nation’s leading
Read moreTropical storm Eta kills 26 in Honduras
Teguchigalpa, Nov 9 (IANS) Tropical storm Eta, which ravaged Central America and has now moved towards Cuba, left 26 dead
Read moreDay ahead of vote count, family and supporters wish Tejashwi on b’day
Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) A day ahead of the counting of votes polled in the three-phase Bihar Assembly elections, the
Read moreUN welcomes resumption of flights to southern Libya
Tripoli, Nov 9 (IANS) The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has welcomed the Libyan authorities’ decision to allow resumption
Read moreMartyred Army jawan from Telangana married only a year ago
Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IANS) A pall of gloom hung heavy at the house of Army jawan Ryada Mahesh from Telangana
Read moreWary Cong deploys 2 leaders in Bihar to stall poaching bids
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Wiser after the Madhya Pradesh and the Rajasthan experiences, the Congress has deployed party leaders
Read moreMan killed in shooting near Seattle Capitol
Seattle, Nov 9 (IANS) A was shot was killed in a shooting near the Capitol in the US city of
Read moreFrench FM visits Egypt, expresses ‘deep respect’ for Islam
Cairo, Nov 9 (IANS) Visiting French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has expressed his country’s “deep respect” for Islam following
Read moreFacebook to send Groups on probation for violating content rules
San Francisco, Nov 9 (IANS) Facebook has announced to send Groups that violate its content rules on a sort of
Read moreIraqi forces launch major anti-IS offensive
Baghdad, Nov 9 (IANS) Iraqi security forces have launched a major offensive against the Islamic State (IS) terror group in
Read moreModi to inaugurate several projects in Varanasi
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several developmental projects in his constituency, Varanasi, on
Read moreUP BJP MLA’s son booked for thrashing farmers’ leader
Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 9 (IANS) The son of a BJP MLA and five others have been booked for allegedly
Read moreSyrian Prez makes big change in military service law
Damascus, Nov 9 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a big change in the military service law, mainly for
Read moreIran urges US to cease economic pressures
Tehran, Nov 9 (IANS) The Iranian Foreign Ministry has called for a cessation of the US economic pressures against the
Read moreArab League hails endorsement of pro-Palestinian UN resolutions
Cairo, Nov 9 (IANS) The Arab League (AL) has welcomed the recent endorsement of six UN resolutions in favour of
Read moreIsraeli union warns strike over payments to quarantined workers
Tel Aviv, Nov 9 (IANS) Israel’s largest worker union Histadrut has threatened to launch a nationwide strike, demanding to pay
Read moreUK imposes stricter curbs on travellers from Denmark
London, Nov 9 (IANS) Freight drivers who are not British citizens and have been driving through Denmark in the last
Read moreLuis Arce sworn in as Bolivia’s new President
La Paz, Nov 9 (IANS) Luis Arce, winner of the October 18 general elections in Bolivia, took office as the
Read moreFrance reports 38,619 COVID-19 cases over past 24 hours
Paris, Nov 9 (IANS) France registered 38,619 COVID-19 cases and 270 related deaths over the past 24 hours, data from
Read moreUK gov’t agrees to fund free school meals for poorest children
London, Nov 9 (IANS) The British government agreed to fund free meals for the poorest children over the winter period
Read moreIsrael sets up COVID-19 testing lab at Ben Gurion airport
Jerusalem, Nov 9 (IANS) Israel has completed the setup of a coronavirus testing laboratory at Ben Gurion International Airport near
Read moreIran sees highest daily death toll from COVID-19
Tehran, Nov 9 (IANS) Iran reported 459 deaths related to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, making it the highest
Read moreRussia’s COVID-19 cases up 20,498 to 1,774,334
Moscow, Nov 9 (IANS) Russia registered 20,498 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking its total to 1,774,334,
Read moreArgentina looking to have access to COVID-19 vaccine by December
Buenos Aires, Nov 9 (IANS) Argentina is looking to have possession of a vaccine against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by
Read moreIsrael sets up Covid testing lab at Ben Gurion airport
Jerusalem, Nov 8 (IANS) Israel has completed the setup of a coronavirus testing laboratory at Ben Gurion International Airport near
Read moreKarnataka BJP leader seeks Bharat Ratna for Advani
Bengaluru, Nov 8 (IANS) Karnataka’s senior BJP leader D.H. Shankaramurthy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bestow Bharat Ratna on
Read moreHarsh Vardhan holds policy consultation with scientific diaspora
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday held policy consultations with Indian scientific
Read moreSand sculpture in Odisha hails Biden, Harris win
Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 25-feet sand sculpture to mark the election victory
Read morePunjab CM seeks Shah’s intervention on restoring rail services
Chandigarh, Nov 8 (IANS) Reiterating his assurance of smooth and safe goods train movement in the state, Punjab Chief Minister
Read moreAssam-Mizoram border row, Mizoram contemplating to ferry essentials via B’desh, Myanmar
Aizawl/Silchar, Nov 8 (IANS) In view of the 12-day long Assam-Mizoram inter-state border dispute and the blockade of the National
Read moreMadhya Pradesh CM orders probe after tribal set on fire
Bhopal, Nov 8 (IANS) A day after a tribal man was allegedly burnt alive for not returning Rs 5,000 which
Read morePM Modi’s action-packed Monday schedule for Varanasi projects
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects
Read moreBiden’s Covid adviser Murthy’s family hails from Karnataka village
Bengaluru, Nov 8 (IANS) The election of Joe Biden as the US President-elect has delighted the folks of Hallagere, a
Read moreAhead of Bihar poll results, Nadda meets BJP functionaries
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Just ahead of the Bihar poll results on Tuesday, the BJP went into a huddle
Read moreMachil encounter: J&K L-G pays tributes to martyrs
Jammu, Nov 8 (IANS) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday paid tributes to the security personnel who laid down
Read moreDelhi government sets goal of eradicating malnutrition
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Delhi government on Sunday directed officials to ensure distribution of nutritious items to beneficiaries
Read moreIs Telangana not part of India, KTR asks Centre
Hyderabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Sunday lashed out at the Centre
Read moreEx-Foreign Minister Krishna congratulates Biden, Harris
Bengaluru, Nov 8 (IANS) Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Sunday congratulated newly-elected US President Joe Biden and Vice-President
Read moreUncle Balachandran happy over Kamala Harris’ victory
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Kamala Harris thanked her supporters wholeheartedly when she was elected as the Vice President of
Read moreThousands of km away from US, TN villagers ecstatic over Kamala’s win
Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) As the news of Kamala Harris’ election as the new US Vice President began to pour
Read moreThousands of km away from US, TN villagers celebrate Kamala’s win
Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) As the news of Kamal Harris’ election as the new Vice-President of the US began to
Read moreDelhi defeated dengue for the second year running: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday thanked citizens for their active participation in the
Read moreBJP cites 3 impacts of DeMo on 4th anniversary
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Four years on, the ruling BJP held a press conference in the capital to highlight
Read moreSangay congratulates Biden, seeks renewed policy on Tibet
Dharamsala, Nov 8 (IANS) Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Lobsang Sangay on Sunday congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice
Read moreMaharashtra temples may reopen after Diwali, says Thackeray
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Amid the clamour for reopening of temples in Maharashtra during the Unlockdown phases, Chief Minister Uddhav
Read moreGovt eases condition for claiming ESIC scheme benefits
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) In a bid to benefit workers who lost their jobs during COVID-19 pandemic, the Centre
Read moreNo cut in post-matric scholarship for SC, ST students: Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday directed that there would be no change in the
Read moreUP govt undecided on cracker ban, sellers face uncertainty
Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) Uncertainty prevails over the sale of firecrackers in Uttar Pradesh even as Diwali is only a
Read moreFacebook case: Delhi Assembly panel to examine ex-employee
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly’s Committee on Peace and Harmony will on Tuesday examine digital strategist and
Read moreIndia Inc hopes for new highs in economic ties with US with Biden as Prez
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Indian industry hopes that bilateral economic ties between India and the US will reach new
Read moreArcher’s 6-yr-old tweet goes viral as Biden wins
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As soon as it was announced that Joe Biden has defeated Donald Trump to win
Read morePM shifting goalposts on demonitisation, says Cong on 4th anniv
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended demonetisation he announced four years ago to this day,
Read moreHyd’s Salar Jung Museum to reopen from Nov 10
Hyderabad, Nov 8 (IANS) After remaining closed for nearly eight months, Hyderabad’s famous Salar Jung Museum will re-open to the
Read moreHelped reduce black money: PM defends demonitisation
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Even as the opposition Congress mounted an attack on the central government on the fourth
Read moreArnab Goswami shifted from Alibaug school to Taloja Jail
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) The Raigad police on Sunday shifted Republic TV Managing Director and Chief Editor Arnab Goswami from
Read moreAndhra CM congratulates Kamala Harris on victory
Amaravati, Nov 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday congratulated Kamala Harris on becoming
Read moreHarris embodies American Dream with her firsts, unique identities
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) When Kamala Devi Harris enters 1 Observatory Circle, the official home of the Vice President
Read moreAdvani turns 93, Modi calls him a ‘living inspiration’
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As BJP patriarch LK Advani turned 93 on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him
Read moreUN watchdog says Pak doesn’t deserve to be in UNHRC
New Delhi/Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) In an unprecedented move, the UN Watch took a scathing dig at Prime Minister Imran
Read moreDeepotsav at Ram Janmabhoomi site to add sparkle to Diwali
Ayodhya (UP), Nov 8 (IANS) After more than 500 years, earthern lamps will be lit to illuminate the Ram Janmabhoomi
Read moreDalai Lama greets Biden, says climate change indeed pressing
Dharamsala, Nov 8 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday congratulated Joe Biden on his election as the
Read moreAustralia’s worst-hit state continues to ease pandemic curbs
Melbourne, Nov 8 (IANS) TVictoria, the worst-hit Australian state by the coronavirus pandemic, announced further easing of restrictions on Sunday
Read moreTen language labs to be set up in UP
Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to set up ‘Language Labs’ in ten
Read morePM launches ferry service, says Shipping Ministry’s name changed
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Ro-pax ferry services between Surat and Saurashtra
Read more2013: When Biden pored into a microscope at IIT-Bombay
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Way back on July 25, 2013, the then US Vice-President Joe Biden — now the US
Read moreBiden to cap 47 years of elected office with presidency
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr, has finally achieved his 22-year quest for the presidency capping a
Read moreTaliban violence in Afghanistan up by 50% in last 3 months
Kabul, Nov 8 (IANS) A new report has revealed that Taliban violence in Afghanistan has increased by 50 per cent
Read moreGlobal lawmakers eager to restore US climate leadership
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Lawmakers and climate advocates from around the globe have lined up to work eagerly with
Read moreEgypt votes in 2nd-stage parliamentary polls
Cairo, Nov 8 (IANS) Egyptians voted in the second stage of parliamentary elections in 13 out of the country’s 27
Read moreAG again says no to contempt action in Andhra CM case
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Attorney General KK Venugopal has for the second time turned down request for his consent
Read moreWhy Kejriwal’s plan to allow hi-tech industry is good for Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announcing that the new industrial areas in the city
Read moreCambodian PM self-quarantines, unable to attend 37th ASEAN Summit
Phnom Penh, Nov 8 (IANS) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has self-quarantined and will be unable to participate in the
Read moreItaly launches new aid package for businesses, workers
Rome, Nov 8 (IANS) The Italian government announced that it has issued a new decree to increase aid to families
Read moreSonia and Rahul hail Biden, Harris on their election victories
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi has extended her warmest congratulations and also on behalf of the
Read more‘Will miss chacha ki comedy’: Sehwag reacts as Trump loses to Biden
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag was once again at his witty best as he reacted
Read moreCong leader Jaiveer recalls Munich meeting with Biden
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As people across the US and the world hailed the win of Joe Biden in
Read moreBiden calls for national healing, warns against betting against America
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) US President-elect Joe Biden has called for national healing after a deeply divisive campaign of
Read morePM to inaugurate key Varanasi projects on Monday
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation of new projects and inaugurate other projects
Read moreIndia-China dialogue to resolve border dispute to continue: MoD
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The military talks between India and China at Chushul in eastern Ladakh to resolve the
Read moreMP boy Prahlad, who fell in borewell, losses battle for life
Niwari/Bhopal, Nov 8 (IANS) Four-year-old Prahlad, who fell in a borewell in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh, eventually lost the
Read moreWhy Kamala Harris is good news for Big Tech
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As the world watches efforts to rein in the biggest tech firms — including antitrust
Read moreUK, EU to resume trade talks on Monday as differences remain
London, Nov 8 (IANS) Negotiators from the UK and the European Union (EU) will resume talks on a post-Brexit trade
Read moreBig Ben chimes in remembrance of UK’s war dead
London, Nov 8 (IANS) The iconic Big Ben’s Great Clock chimed on Sunday during the UK’s national tribute to those
Read moreHarris victory speech is for ‘every little girl’ out there (2nd Ld)
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Wearing a white pantsuit in tribute to women’s suffrage and taking the stage to the
Read moreHarris hails mother for paving her way to vice-presidency (Ld)
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Giving her victory speech, Kamala Harris has invoked the journey of her mother Shyamala Gopalan
Read moreAudacity, ambition, power: Kamala Harris’ victory speech had it all
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Wearing a white pantsuit in tribute to women’s suffrage and taking the stage to the
Read moreJoe Biden victory speech: Full text
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Below is the full transcript of Joe Biden’s first address to the nation after he
Read moreKamala Harris victory speech: Full text
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Below is the full transcript of US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ first public remarks after
Read moreTrump supporters protest against Biden-Harris win
Washington, Nov 8 (IANS) Supporters of US President Donald Trump took to the streets across the country to protest against
Read moreVoting begins in Myanmar’s general elections
Yangon, Nov 8 (IANS) Myanmar kicked off its multi-party general elections on Sunday as over 37 million eligible voters went
Read moreNYS COVID-19 test positivity rates trend higher: Governor
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) The test positivity rate in the focus areas under the micro-cluster strategy, where the pandemic
Read moreFrance’s total COVID-19 infections surpass 1.7 mln
Paris, Nov 8 (IANS) France’s cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak of the epidemic stood at 1,748,705
Read moreUK records another 24,957 coronavirus cases with 413 deaths
London, Nov 8 (IANS) Another 24,957 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus
Read moreRussian COVID-19 cases up 20,396 to 1,753,836
Moscow, Nov 8 (IANS) Russia tallied 20,396 COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, slightly down from the all-time high
Read moreModi greets Joe Biden, says will look forward to work closely
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted US President Elect Joe Biden and said that
Read moreJ&K govt contests news report on transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrants
Jammu, Nov 7 (IANS) The J&K government on Saturday said that it is committed to construct 6,000 residential units for
Read more‘K’taka BJP will soon enact law to prohibit religious conversions’
Chikkamagaluru, Nov 7 (IANS) Karnataka will soon enact a law prohibiting religious conversions, state’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, K.
Read moreFASTag mandatory for 4-wheelers from Jan 1, 2021
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification making a FASTag
Read moreIs opposition legislator’s arrest, political vendetta for CM Vijayan?
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7 (IANS) In what could be seen as a tit for tat, the Pinarayi Vijayan government, caught in
Read moreChinese FM hails multilateralism as correct path to tackle challenges
Beijing, Nov 7 (IANS) Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday stressed adhering to multilateralism and improving
Read moreOver 57% polling in third phase of Bihar polls, one shot dead
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The third phase of polling for 78 seats in 15 districts in Bihar ended on Saturday
Read moreGoa CM receives extortion, death threat over SMS; FIR filed
Panaji, Nov 7 (IANS) An unknown person on Saturday sent an SMS to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s personal mobile phone,
Read moreBalakrishnan to stay as CPI-M secy, son’s ED custody extended
Thiruvananthapuram/Bengaluru, Nov 7 (IANS) Beleaguered Kerala CPI-M secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on Saturday appeared to have got some relief when his
Read moreSlain K’taka BJP leader’s mother takes on powerful Lingayat seer
Dharwad, Nov 7 (IANS) The mother of slain BJP zilla panchayat member Yogeeshgouda Goudar has shot off a letter to
Read moreAustria reports fresh 8,241 Covid-19 cases
Vienna, Nov 7 (IANS) Austria on Saturday reported 8,241 new Covid-19 infections within the past 24 hours, another all-time high
Read moreGoa Congress resolves to oppose controversial rail, road expansion, power project
Panaji, Nov 7 (IANS) Upping the tempo against three upcoming central government projects in the protected forests in and around
Read moreAndhra Guv, CM congratulate ISRO on successful launch of PSLV-C49
Amaravati, Nov 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan on Saturday
Read morePAGD decides to contest upcoming J&K DDC polls
Srinagar, Nov 7 (IANS) The People’s Alliance For Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has announced that it will take part in the
Read moreCong accuses Modi govt of cheating armed forces by diluting OROP
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday once again accused the Narendra Modi government of cheating 30 lakh
Read moreCongress to participate in DDC polls in J&K
Jammu, Nov 7 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) said on Saturday that the party will contest
Read moreEx-Goa CM urges PM to scrap double tracking of S-W Railway line
Panaji, Nov 7 (IANS) Former Goa Chief Minister and Congress MLA Luizinho Faleiro on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra
Read more54.06% polling by 5 pm in Bihar (5th Ld)
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The third and final phase of elections to the Bihar Assembly was by and large peaceful,
Read moreRs 15K each given to 95K women under Kapu Nestham scheme in Andhra
Amaravati, Nov 7 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday credited Rs 15,000 each to the accounts of 95,245 women,
Read morePM congratulates ISRO for successful launch of PSLV-C49/EOS-01 Mission
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the
Read moreOver 92 % turnout in Manipur bypolls, polling peaceful
Imphal, Nov 7 (IANS) Over 92 per cent of the 1,33,136-strong electorate had cast their votes in by-polls to the
Read moreNotices to Centre, others over British-era hydro project in HP
Shimla, Nov 7 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notices to the Union government and the states of
Read moreDelhi sees only 489 dengue cases so far this year, no deaths
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The national capital has registered only 489 dengue cases so far this year with no
Read moreHaryana announces compensation for kin of illicit liquor victims
Chandigarh, Nov 7 (IANS) Expressing grief over the deaths of nearly 40 people due to the consumption of adulterated liquor
Read more45.85% polling till 3 pm in Bihar polls (4th Ld)
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) registered 45.85 per cent voting till 3 pm on Saturday
Read moreK’taka ACB raids KAS officer’s house, seizes cache of gold jewellery
Bengaluru, Nov 7 (IANS) Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Saturday raided properties of a Karnataka Administrative (KAS) Officer in six
Read morePunjab CM launches scheme to achieve 100% school results
Chandigarh, Nov 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday launched ‘Mission Shat Pratishat’ (Mission 100 per cent) for
Read moreWith 247 meetings, Tejashwi outshines others on campaign trail
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Victory and defeat in the Bihar assembly elections may be decided on November 10, but as
Read morePAGD includes return of migrant Kashmiri Pandits in its agenda
Jammu, Nov 7 (IANS) People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has included the return of migrant Kashmiri Pandits to the
Read moreUK bans travellers from Denmark
London, Nov 7 (IANS) The UK has imposed an immediate for all travellers from Denmark amid concerns of a mutated
Read moreDeal to be done on post-Brexit EU trade: Johnson
London, Nov 7 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he believed that there was “a deal to be done”
Read moreSwadeshi Jagran Manch objects to firecracker ban, cites SC order
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch has asked all the state governments to
Read moreAround 35% polling in Bihar as voters queue up to vote (3rd Ld)
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) A total of 34.82 per cent of the electorate had exercised their franchise in the first
Read moreEU sanctions Belarus President
Brussels, Nov 7 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has added Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and his son to its sanctions
Read moreAndhra Guv lauds scouts, guides for lockdown relief works
Amaravati, Nov 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan lauded the efforts of the Bharat Scouts and Guides for
Read moreWill 77-year-old Biden, if elected, go soft on China?
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) In the days to come, the foreign and economic policies of Democratic nominee and former
Read moreYashvardhan Sinha takes oath as new CIC
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha took oath as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) here on Saturday,
Read moreWho would rein in ‘Frankenstein China’ if Trump goes?
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) In the introduction of ‘Trump on China: Putting America First – a collection of speeches
Read moreMayawati flays UP govt on farmers’ ‘harassment’ over pollution
Lucknow, Nov 7 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday flayed the Uttar Pradesh government over what she
Read moreBJP didn’t support Amit Shah like ‘mahatma’ Arnab: Sena
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Terming it as a ‘conspiracy’ to defame Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Shiv Sena on Saturday
Read moreFocus on quality, build trust: PM’s mantra to IIT-D graduates
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday advised IIT-Delhi graduates to focus on quality and make
Read moreFiring in Purnea, 19.74% polling in Bihar (2nd Ld)
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Five rounds were fired at a polling booth in Dhamdaha in Purnea district even as 19.74
Read moreEx-Afghan TV presenter killed in Kabul blast
Kabul, Nov 7 (IANS) A former Afghan television presenter, along with two other civilians were killed in a blast on
Read moreKerala Assembly serves notice to ED on ‘Life Mission’ probe
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7 (IANS) The Ethics Committee of the Kerala Assembly on Saturday served a notice to the Enforcement Directorate,
Read more40% polling in four Manipur Assembly seats’ bypolls
Imphal, Nov 7 (IANS) Over 40 per cent of the electorate cast their votes in the first five hours of
Read morePelosi to seek re-election as US House speaker
Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) Veteran Democrat Nancy Pelosi has announced that she was seeking a re-election as Speaker of the
Read moreGuterres hopes Myanmar polls would help ‘inclusive sustainable development’
United Nations, Nov 7 (IANS) Ahead of the Myanmar general elections slated to take place on Sunday, UN Secretary-General Antonio
Read moreSecurity agencies keep close watch on 13 Naxal-affected seats
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Polling in the third and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections was underway amid tight
Read morePalestinian inmate ends hunger strike after release deal with Israel
Jerusalem, Nov 7 (IANS) A Palestinian prisoner has ended his hunger strike after 103 days following an agreement with Israel
Read moreHezbollah condemns US sanctions on ex-Lebanese FM
Beirut, Nov 7 (IANS) The Lebanon-based Hezbollah movement has condemned the US sanctions against the Middle Eastern country’s former Foreign
Read moreSweden initiates special action in wake of terror attacks
Stockholm, Nov 7 (IANS) In wake of the recent terror attacks in Austria and France, Sweden has launched a national
Read moreRam Rahim got ‘secret’ parole for a day in October
Chandigarh, Nov 7 (IANS) The Manohar Lal Khattar government in Haryana on October 24, granted a day’s parole to controversial
Read morePortland Mayor denounces attack on city commissioner’s home
Portland, Nov 7 (IANS) Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has denounced the attack on the city commissioner’s residence, saying “violence, criminal
Read morePM, HM exhort Bihar voters to set new polling records
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) As voting was underway in 78 constituencies in the third and final phase of the
Read moreCanada’s unemployment rate down to 8.9%
Ottawa, Nov 7 (IANS) Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 8.9 per cent in October from September’s 9 per cent amid
Read moreKerala Minister Jaleel asked to appear before Customs on Monday
Kochi, Nov 7 (IANS) In the wake of his questioning by the NIA and ED, Kerala Higher Education Minister KT
Read moreBihar 3rd Phase: 7.69% voting in first 2 hours (Ld)
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The third and the final phase of the Bihar Assembly polls got underway on Saturday morning
Read moreBihar polls: Presiding Officer dies of heart attack
Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Nov 7 (IANS) Even as polling was underway on Saturday in 78 Assembly constituencies in 15 districts of
Read moreBrazil records highest inflation in October since 2002
Brasilia, Nov 7 (IANS) Brazil recorded an inflation of 0.86 per cent in October, the highest rate for the month
Read moreWe’re going to win this race with clear majority: Biden
Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) Amid the growing suspense over the outcome of the recently-concluded US presidential election, Democratic nominee Joe
Read moreHighest ranking African-American official in WH leaves
Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) Ja’ron Smith, the highest ranking African-American official at the White House, has left from his position
Read moreUSAID deputy leader ousted
Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) Bonnie Glick, the second-highest ranking leader of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has been
Read morePolling for third phase in Bihar begins amid tight security
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Polling for the third and final phase of Bihar Assembly elections began at 7 a.m. on
Read morePortugal to return to ‘state of emergency’
Lisbon, Nov 7 (IANS) Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declared the return of the country to a “state of
Read moreUS unemployment rate falls to 6.9% as labour market slowly recovers
Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) US employers added 638,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.9 per cent,
Read moreFrance’s COVID-19 daily infections top 60,000, an all-time high
Paris, Nov 7 (IANS) France confirmed a new record of 60,486 COVID-19 cases within 24 hours, beating Thursday’s tally of
Read moreJapan govt to cut employee bonuses for 1st time in decade
Tokyo, Nov 7 (IANS) The Japanese government has decided to cut bonuses for its employees in fiscal 2020, the first
Read moreIran reports 8,864 daily COVID-19 cases, 663,800 in total
Tehran, Nov 7 (IANS) Iran’s health ministry reported 8,864 new COVID-19 cases, raising the total nationwide number to 663,800. The
Read moreNew Zealand PM emphasizes on economic recovery as new cabinet sworn in
Wellington, Nov 7 (IANS) New Zealand’s new cabinet was officially sworn in, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stressing economic recovery
Read moreRussia reports one-day high of 20,582 new COVID-19 cases
Moscow, Nov 7 (IANS) Russia has confirmed a record number of 20,582 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours,
Read moreWTO postpones final decision on its new chief
Geneva, Nov 7 (IANS) The World Trade Organization (WTO) postponed a General Council special meeting on the appointment of the
Read moreVHP dubs Pak’s Kartarpur move as ‘subjugation’
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) After the management and maintenance of the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara was on Friday transferred from
Read moreTaiwanese delegation explores collaborations with Andhra
Amaravati, Nov 7 (IANS) A Taiwanese delegation led by Ben Wang, director general, Taipei Economic and Culture Centre (TECC) met
Read moreModi to flag off Ro-Pax service in Gujarat on Sunday
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ro-Pax terminal at Hazira and flag off the
Read moreTelangana Congress alleges scam in flood relief distribution
Hyderabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Alleging a major scam in distribution of cash as flood relief in Greater Hyderabad by the
Read moreAndhra to set free 55 women life convicts next week
Amaravati, Nov 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government will set free 55 women life convicts languishing in different prisons on humanitarian
Read more3 years to Jagan Mohan Reddy’s epic 3,000 km padayatra
Amaravati, Nov 7 (IANS) Friday marked exactly three years since Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy embarked upon an epoch making
Read moreShah takes dig at Mamata, urges people to give chance to BJP in 2021
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool
Read moreCBI gets 3-day custody of Kulkarni in 4-yr-old murder case
Dharwad (Karnataka) Nov 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team secured three-day custody of Karnataka Congress leader, Vinay
Read moreK’taka IPS officer withdraws resignation thrice in 12 yrs
Bengaluru, Nov 7 (IANS) Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), P. Ravindranath on Friday withdrew his resignation after meeting Karnataka
Read moreWith virtual reality video-immersive experience, Gandhi goes digital
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Ministers Harsh Vardhan and Prahlad Singh Patel on Friday inaugurated a 360-degree video-immersive experience
Read moreIndia’s first solar-based water supply project launched in Arunachal
Itanagar, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday dedicated Indias first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water
Read moreMumbai Metro carshed: We completed BJP’s unfinished task, says Congress
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Reiterating that the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party was “misleading” the people, Maharahstra’s ruling coalition partner Congress
Read moreCovid-19: Goa cancels Sunburn 2020 EDM festival
Panaji, Nov 6 (IANS) The Goa government on Friday announced that it has decided to cancel the Sunburn 2020 electronic
Read moreI won’t die till rights of people of J&K, Ladakh are restored: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Nov 6 (IANS) Lok Sabha member and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah said on Friday that he would
Read moreTelangana CM to conduct interim review of budget in view of pandemic
Hyderabad, Nov 6 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao will conduct a mid-term review of the state’s budget for
Read moreU-Turn: Yediyurappa allows sale and use green firecrackers (ld)
Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) Hours after announcing a decision to ban sale and use of firecrackers during Diwali, Karnataka Chief
Read moreSC says e-auction of Jharkhand coal mines subject to its final orders
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court declined to halt the November 9 e-auction of coal mines in Jharkhand
Read moreCongress’ UP, Bihar leaders upset over Haryana’s local quota
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) In wake of Haryana passing a Bill to provide a 75 per cent quota in
Read moreHaryana imposes ban on firecrackers
Chandigarh, Nov 6 (IANS) Haryana on Friday imposed complete ban on firecrackers to prevent the risk of spread of Covid-19
Read moreTracks cleared for train movement: Punjab
Chandigarh, Nov 6 (IANS) The Punjab government on Friday evening said railway tracks, except one in Amritsar district, were fit
Read moreBihar elections: Future of 12 Nitish ministers at stake in final phase
Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) The political future of 12 ministers of the Nitish Kumar government is at stake in the
Read moreMaha govt finally submits list of nominated MLCs to Guv
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) After months of delay, the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra has finalised the
Read moreIf Kashmir situation normal, why dissenting voices disallowed: Mehbooba
Jammu, Nov 6 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday questioned the central government on the assertions that the
Read moreHimachal seeks US investments in tourism, horticulture
Shimla, Nov 6 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday sought US investments in tourism, horticulture and
Read moreAfter fire, DCW team visits GB Road to inspect damage
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) A day after a fire broke out at brothels in GB Road area here, Delhi
Read moreDelhi Police seizes 424 kg firecrackers, arrests two
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Days ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Police has seized 423.8 kg firecrackers that were stored
Read moreMission Bengal: How an aggressive Amit Shah is eyeing over 200 Assembly seats in 2021
New Delhi, Nov 6 (INS) The prediction of then national president Amit Shah about West Bengal during the 2019 Lok
Read moreCongress’ only goal is to stop BJP in West Bengal
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Congress is considering all the aspects ahead of the Assembly polls in West Bengal
Read moreAssam police probing ‘pro-Pakistan’ sloganeering, AIUDF denies charge
Guwahati/Silchar, Nov 6 (IANS) With Assam Finance and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserting on Friday that pro-Pakistan sloganeering by
Read moreBihar polls see direct benefit issues v/s indirect benefit issues
Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) The Bihar assembly election 2020 will be remembered for a long time due to it’s timing.
Read moreHaryana Police submits challan in college student killing case
Chandigarh, Nov 6 (IANS) The Haryana Police on Friday presented a challan in the killing of college student Nikita Tomar
Read moreAAP govt gives nod to prosecute Umar Khalid under UAPA
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Delhi government has given sanction to Delhi Police for prosecution of former Jawaharlal Nehru
Read moreConsider your mask a vaccine, says Kejriwal as third wave of Covid hits Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said wearing a mask is the biggest protection
Read moreTwo Bihar Ministers resign; MLC tenures had ended in May
Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Two prominent Ministers in the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar have resigned from their respective posts,
Read moreThree-phased local body polls in Kerala announced
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 6 (IANS) The delayed local bodies elections in Kerala will be held in three phases on December 8,
Read moreTDP state panel office-bearers appointed, weaker sections favoured
Amaravati, Nov 6 (IANS) Less than a month after appointing Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Central Committee and Politburo members, its
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