Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam protests against

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS) Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam with a series of tweets sparked a controversy when he said he hated being woken up in morning by the sound of azaan calling it "forced religiousness" since he is not a Muslim.

ED issues show cause notice to Karti Chidambaram for alleged forex violation

New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate on Monday, issued a show-cause notice to former Union minister P Chidambaram’s son Karti Chidambaram, among others, others over alleged foreign exchange violation of Rs 45 crore, reports said.

Students clash with police in several parts of Kashmir

Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Heavy clashes between protesters and security forces were reported from different parts of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar, on Monday as demonstrations were staged over last week’s Pulwama Degree college incident in which more than 60 students were injured in police action.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tops 2017 TIME 100 reader survey

New York/Manila, Apr 17 (IBNS): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte topped the reader's survey for the 2017 TIME 100 poll, a popular annual list of the world's most influential people.

Kerala : IUML retains Mallapuram Parliamentary seat, candidate wins by 1.71 lakh votes

Malappuram, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Opposition UDF and IUML candidate P.K. Kunhalikutty won the Malappuram Lok Sabha by election by a margin of 1.71 lakh votes on Monday, reports said.

Kashmir : Policeman among several injured as students clash with law keepers

Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Several people, including a policeman was injured when students clashed with the law keepers at at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Monday as tension continued in the valley over a viral video of the army tying a man to a jeep as a “human shield” against stone-pelters.

Pak ceasefire violation along LoC, heavy exchange goes on

Jammu, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Pakistani troops violated ceasefire on Monday as they fired on Indian forward posts along the the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu's Rajouri district, reports said.

J & K police file FIR against Army for tying man to jeep as human shield

Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS) : The police in Jammu and Kashmir have filed an FIR against the Army for tying a man to a jeep last week allegedly as a "human shield" against protesters during Srinagar by-election, NDTV reported.

Kerala : Opposition UDF candidate poised for massive victory in Malappuram LS bypoll

Malappuram, Kerala, Apr 17 (IBNS) : The opposition United Democratic Front is poised for a massive victory in the Malappuram Lok Sabha by-election as its candidate has taken a massive lead, reports said.

Delhi police files bribery case against Sasikala nephew TTV Dinakaran

New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS) : The Delhi police on Monday registered a criminal case against AIADMK chief VK Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran on the charge of attempting to bribe the Election Commission of India, The Times of India reported..

Modi inaugurates multi super speciality hospital in Surat

Surat, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital and Research Centre in Surat, reports said.

Militants shot dead lawyer in Kashmir

Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS): Militants shot dead former public prosecutor and National conference worker in Pinjoora village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district late Sunday night, police said.

Kolkata: Air Force official found dead at Fort William

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): A wing commander of Indian Air Force (IAF) was found dead underneath his apartment inside Fort William military compound in Kolkata on Sunday, reports said.

Ruling Trinamool Congress leader shot dead in West Bengal

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): A local leader of Trinamool Congress (TMC) was shot dead by few unidentified miscreants at Bagula village under Hanskhali development block area in West Bengal's Nadia district on Sunday night, reports said.

Nepal President to commence India visit tomorrow

Kathmandu, Apr 16 (IBNS): Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari will commence India visit on Monday.