Srinagar, Nov 17 (UNI) Security forces shot dead five unidentified militants in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir ’s Kulgam district that entered the second day on Friday, official said. The encounter began on Thursday afternoon after security forces launched a joint operation in the Samno, Damhal Hanjipora area after receiving information about the presence…
Bhopal, Nov 17 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday appealed to Madhya Pradesh’s electorate vis-a-vis exercising their franchise in maximum numbers. “Madhya Pradesh’s 8.5 crore populace shall emerge victorious on this day as they are united for transformation. We urge youths who are voting for the first time to enthusiastically participate in this movement…
Chennai, Nov 17 (UNI) Dr. Laurie Leshin, Director of Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), USA visited ISRO and discussed with ISRO Chief Dr.S.Somanath about the readiness of the Indo-US Joint satellite NISAR mission. The mission is likely to take place in the first quarter of next year. During…
Jait (MP), Nov 17 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his family exercised their franchise on Friday at their native village in Sehore district. The senior BJP leader was flanked by his spouse Sadhna, sons Kartikey and Kunal at a polling centre set up within a government-run secondary school here. “This day…
Bhopal, Nov 17 (UNI) An estimated 10 to 15 per cent largely-peaceful voting was recorded until 9 a.m. on Friday in the heartland state of Madhya Pradesh where single-phase exercise of franchise is underway amid tight security across all 230 Assembly constituencies vis-à-vis formation of the state’s 16th Vidhan Sabha. One person was injured during…
San Francisco, Nov 17 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a written speech titled “Meeting challenges with unity of purpose to write a new chapter for Asia-Pacific” at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit. In the written speech, Xi pointed out that three decades ago, Asia-Pacific leaders followed the trend toward peace…
Chennai, Nov 17 (UNI) Five people, including two couples were killed, when the car in which they were travelling collided with a tanker lorry at Manakadavu village near Dharapuram in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu on Thursday night. Police sources said the victims were returning home after attending a wedding event at Palani in Dindugul…
Kolkata, Nov 17 (UNI) Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was already looking ahead to the challenge of India in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final, just moments after helping his Australian side to a semi-final victory. Starc was out in the middle alongside captain Pat Cummins to wrap up the three-wicket win over South…
Raipur, Nov 17 (UNI) Voting commenced on Friday in Chhattisgarh where exercise of franchise is underway amid heavy security arrangements across 70 Assembly constituencies in the second and final phase of polling. It was officially learnt that the polling centres number 18,833 and the timings are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. barring nine places in…
Bhopal, Nov 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed on Friday to Madhya Pradesh’s electorate to exercise their franchise in maximum numbers. “Votes will be cast on this day for all Assembly seats in the state. I am confident that voters in every constituency shall exercise their franchise with unalloyed enthusiasm and add to the…
