West Bengal: Police-religious group clash in Birbhum over Hanuman Jayanti rally
Kolkata/Birbhum, Apr 11 (IBNS): Supporters of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) affiliated Hindu activists group, Hindu Jagran Mancha (Forum for Hindu Awaking), on Tuesday clashed with police during an alleged 'unauthorized' rally in West Bengal's Birbhum district, reports said.
Broadband Internet services restored in Valley
Srinagar, Apr 11 (IBNS): Internet services on landline broadband connections were restored after three days in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, officials said.
CBI to hold preliminary inquiry against Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Tuesday, filed a preliminary inquiry against Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case amounting to Rs 4.63 crore, according to media reports.
Kerala Government makes Malayalam compulsory subject in schools
Thiruvantapuram, Apr 11 (IBNS) : The Kerala Government has issued an ordinance making Malayalam a compulsory subject in schools, media reports said.
Supreme Court to hear pleas filed on banned note exchange after summer vacation
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it would hear after summer vacation the batch of pleas seeking grace period for exchanging demonetised currency notes, according to media reports.
Petrol pump owners threaten to shut outlets on Sundays, keep open from 9 to 6 on other days
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) : Petrol pump owners have threatened to shut down outlets across the country on Sundays demanding higher margins, NDTV reported.
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) : As protests and anger flew thick in Parliament over the death sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav in Pakistan, top ministers of the Narendra Modi Government on Tuesday promised all out efforts to save the retired Navy officer, while sounding warning against the possible consequences on bilateral relationship if the neighbouring country goes ahead on the matter.
Jharkhand: Increasing Volatility
On April 8, 2017, two Policemen were killed in an encounter with cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Mahabung village in Simdega District.
On April 1, 2017, body parts of three terrorists, including a woman, were found lying scattered at a terrorist hideout in the Borohat area of the Moulvibazar District, when a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team wrapped up their 82-hour 'Operation Maximus' there. SWAT members suspected that the extremists killed themselves by exploding bombs. Some powerful explosives including improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered and defused inside the building.
India will do whatever it takes to see Kulbhushan Jadhav gets justice : Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) : Condemning the death sentence awarded to retired Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav in Pakistan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday told Parliament that the Government will do its best to ensure justice to him.
US President calls Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven over Stockholm attack
Washington, Apr 11 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump spoke to Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven over the recent terror attack which hit Stockholm city.
Narendra Modi wishes writer Mahatma Jyothiba Phule on birth anniversary
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday remembered Indian activist, thinker, social reformer and writer Mahatma Jyothiba Phule on his birth anniversary.
Kashmir: Anantnag by-polls postponed to May 25 over violence
Srinagar, Apr 10 (IBNS): Anantnag by-polls in Kashmir which was about to take place on April 12 has been postponed to May 25, following the violence that erupted during elections in Srinagar a day back, media reports said on Monday.
Assam court issues bailable warrant of arrest against Kejriwal
Guwahati, Apr 10 (IBNS) : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faced another trouble after a local court of Assam on Monday issued bailable warrant of arrest against him and rejected his petition seeking more time to appear on his summoned in connection with a criminal defamation case registered against him for his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualification.
Assam: State Election Commission set to hold KAAC poll, appoints returning officers
Guwahati, Apr 10 (IBNS): The Assam State Election Commission is all set to hold the poll of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) next month.