Kashmir: Two more civilians killed in clashes

Srinagar, Feb 12 (IBNS): At least two civilians were killed during clashes near an encounter site in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Sunday, taking the overall death toll to eight, officials said.

2 killed, several hurt in West Bengal bus mishap

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): At least two persons were killed and over 40 people were seriously injured when a luxury bus fell into a roadside ditch near Koipukur area under Amdanga Police Station limits in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Sunday morning, reports said.

Jamaica PM condoles loss of Indian national's life

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness has promised that his government will take special care to safeguard the lives of Indian nationals in the country.

Sasikala to meet MLAs today over govt formation

Chennai, Feb 12 (IBNS): VK Sasikala is likely to meet the AIADMK MLAs for the second time on Sunday even as Tamil Nadu Governor is not yet ready to invite the party general secretary to form government.

Modi addresses rally in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region

Dehradun, Feb 12 (IBNS): Ahead of the Assembly election in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a rally in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region.

Centre cautions Chief Ministers of vacuum if Real Estate Act timelines not met by April 30

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): With buyers entitled to seek relief under the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act,2016 with effect from the first of May this year, the central government has cautioned the States of a serious situation of vacuum arising if necessary institutional mechanisms, as required under the Act were not put in place before that.

Manipur CM asks Modi to declare UNC unlawful

Guwahati, Feb 12 (IBNS): Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Saturday asked the Centre to declare the United Naga Council (UNC) as an unlawful body.

TN Crisis: Three more MPs join OPS camp

Chennai, Feb 12 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu acting Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Sunday got a boost with three more MPs of AIADMK extending their support to him leaving party chief VK Sasikala's camp, media reports said.

Karbi outfit group likely to lay down arms next week

Guwahati, Feb 12 (IBNS): The Karbi outfit group Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) is likely to lay down arms next week.

Three held in Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel citation case

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Three persons have been arrested in connection with the theft of Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel prize citation from his south Delhi residence, reports said.

J&K: 2 soldiers, 4 militants killed in Kulgam encounter

Srinagar, Feb 12 (IBNS): Two army soldiers and four militants were killed in an encounter with security forces on Sunday morning in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

PM Modi pays tributes to Swami Dayananda Saraswati on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Swami Dayananda Saraswati on his birth anniversary.

WB BJP Prez attacks Amartya Sen, raises questions on his contributions to India

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): Triggering a controversy, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s West Bengal president Dilip Ghosh on Saturday attacked Nobel Laureate and renowned economist Amartya Sen and questioned his contributions towards the country.

Delay in inviting us to form govt is attempt to divide party: Sasikala

Chennai, Feb 11 (IBNS): After meeting her party MLAs, AIADMK supremo and chief minister-ship aspirant VK Sasikala on Saturday said the delay in inviting her to form the government is an attempt to divide the party.

Japanese engineer found dead in Kolkata posh hotel

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): Body of a nearly 65-year-old Japanese engineer was recovered from a five-star hotel in Kolkata's Rajarhat New Town area on Friday night, reports said on Saturday.