IndiaJul 07, 2020
Kanpur encounter: 3 cops suspended after their suspicious activities linked to Vikas Dubey surfaced
The Inspector General (IG) of Kanpur Range, Mohit Agarwal spoke on Kanpur police encounter case. He said, "Today, three police officers have been suspended after their suspicious activities linked to Vikas Dubey surfaced." "25 teams of 40 police stations have been formed to carry out searches to arrest people involved and very soon we will arrest all," Kanpur Range IG added. Cops put up posters of history-sheeter Vikas Dubey in UP's LakhimpurPolice officials put up posters of history-sheeter Vikas Dubey in UP's Lakhimpur district on July 06. He is the main accused in Kanpur encounter which too
IndiaJul 04, 2020
PM Modi condoles death of Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan accident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of Sikh pilgrims who were killed in an accident in Pakistan."Pained by the tragic demise of Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan. My thoughts are with their families and friends in this hour of grief. I pray that those pilgrims injured recover at the earliest," Modi tweeted.At least 19 Sikh pilgrims were killed and at least 8 people were injured after a passenger bus they were travelling in collided with a passenger train on Friday, reported Pakistani media citing officials.The coaster was carrying Sikh pilgrims, who were reportedly returning from
IndiaJul 03, 2020
PM Modi, Putin lay stress on closer India-Russia ties to address challenges of post-COVID world
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone on Thursday and the two leaders agreed on the importance of closer India-Russia ties for jointly addressing the challenges of the post-COVID world. According to a PMO release, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Putin on the success of the 75th-anniversary celebrations of the victory in the Second World War and also for successful completion of the vote on constitutional amendments in Russia.The Prime Minister recalled the participation of an Indian contingent in the military parade held in Moscow on June 24 as
IndiaJul 01, 2020
PM did not speak on border tensions, fuel price hike during address to nation: IYC
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra did not speak on India-China border tensions, unemployment, increasing price of petrol and diesel and "businesses going down" during his address to the nation."As expected, Prime Minister once again mute on China! Why?" IYC said in a tweet."Nothing on dispute with China, nothing on impact of petrol and diesel prices, nothing on businesses going down and nothing on young people who are unemployed. Modiji came and gave a rehearsed, prepared speech," it said in another tweet.Referring to government decision of banning 59 Chi
IndiaJun 30, 2020
India: PM Modi to address the nation on Tuesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Tuesday.In a tweet, the Office of the Prime Minister (PMO) informed that he will address the nation at 4 pm tomorrow. "Prime Minister @narendramodi will address the nation at 4 PM tomorrow," the tweet read.Unlock 1 will end tomorrow i.e. June 30. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines for Unlock 2 which will come in effect from July 1.
IndiaJun 27, 2020
Why unarmed soldiers were sent to face Chinese soldiers: Priyanka Gandhi asks PM Modi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the ongoing India-China standoff and asked 'why PM sent unarmed soldiers to face Chinese soldiers'.Priyanka Gandhi posted a video on Twitter, with the caption, "People of India want to know why you (PM) sent our unarmed soldiers to face Chinese soldiers. The land on which they lost their lives is our land; we will not let you give our land to China. PM Modi has to answer questions asked from you. #SpeakUpForOurJawans"In the video, she said it is our duty to respect the 'martyrdom' of t
IndiaJun 26, 2020
83 die in Bihar due to thunderstorms, CM announces Rs 4 lakhs ex gratia
At least 83 people died due to thunderstorms in Bihar in the last 24 hours, according to Chief Minister's Office.Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced Rs 4 lakhs each for the families of deceased.Thirteen people died in Gopalganj, 8 each in Madhubani and Nawada, 6 each in Baghalpur and Siwan, 5 each in Darbhanga, Banka, East Champaran and 3 each in Khagaria and Aurangabad.Due to thunderstorms, two people each lost their lives in West Champaran, Kishanganj, Jamui, Jahanabad, Purnia, Supaul, Buxar, Kaimur while one death each was reported in Samastipur, Shivhar, Saran, Sitamarhi and Madhep
IndiaJun 25, 2020
Rahul Gandhi holds meeting with Congress state heads, slams PM Modi's 'non-seriousness' regarding COVID-19 crisis, border tensions
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and general secretary KC Venugopal held a meeting with party's state presidents on Wednesday through video conferencing to discuss the country's tension with China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the situation in the country due to COVID-19 pandemic and rising fuel prices.In memory of the 20 soldiers who lost their lives in the violent face-off with China at Galwan Valley in Ladakh, the party has decided to hold a 'Salute to the Martyrs' programme across the country on June 26.The Congress has directed state units to stage a dharna (sit-in protest) a
IndiaJun 23, 2020
India, China Corps Commanders hold talks for nearly 11 hours
The meeting between Indian Army's 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh and his Chinese counterpart got over after around 11 hours, sources said."Today's meeting between the Corps Commander-level officers of India and China is over. The meeting which started at 11:30 am went on for around 11 hours. More details awaited," sources said.The meeting started at around 11:30 am at Moldo on the Chinese side of Line of Actual Control (LAC) opposite Chushul to defuse the tensions in Eastern Ladakh sector due to Chinese military build-up, the sources said.This is the second meeting between the two co