Child trafficking racket busted in West Bengal: 4 more booked from Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS): Days after busting a newborn baby trafficking racket in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday arrested four more persons from Kolkata for their involvement in the racket, officials said.
Indian Army's punitive LoC fire: Pak DGMO seeks unscheduled talks on hotline
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): In an unscheduled hotline interaction requested for by Pakistan, Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Ranbir Singh spoke to his counterpart on Wednesday evening.
Over 90% respondents feel demonetisation will end corruption: PM's app survey
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move has received the support of over 90 percent of the 5,00,000 people who took the survey on the Narendra Modi app.
14-year old boy 'sacrificed' in Upper Assam by 'Tantrik'
Guwahati, Nov 23 (IBNS): In a brutal act in oil rich Upper Assam, a minor boy was allegedly beheaded and offered as sacrifice by a 'Tantrik' (witch doctor) before goddess Maa Kali.
After India's attack across LoC, Pak DGMO hold talk with Ranbir Singh
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Amid tensions across the Line of Control (LoC), the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan spoke to each other over the telephonic hotline on Wednesday.
Hardcore Bodo militant nabbed in Assam
Guwahati, Nov 23 (IBNS): Security forces on Wednesday apprehended a hardcore Bodo militant from Assam's Chirang district.
After Parliament disruptions, PM Modi likely to attend RS tomorrow
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Narendra Modi is likely to be present in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday after oppositions disrupted the business of both the Houses repeatedly demanding the Prime Minister's explanation in connection with the demonetisation move, media reports said.
APSC job scam: Arrested member expressing his desire to turn approver
Guwahati, Nov 23 (IBNS): The arrested member of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Samedur Rahman has expressed his desire to turn approver in the multi-crore job scam under the commission.
PM scared of facing Parliament, says Kejriwal
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Joining the other opposition leaders on slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his absence in the Parliament, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the former is scared of facing the house.
India's counter offensive : Heavy firing across LoC continues, Pakistan says ten civilians killed
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) : At least ten people were reportedly killed in the Pak occupied Kashmir as heavy firing erupted across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with Indian troops going for a massive counter offensive against Pakistan a day after a soldier was mutilated. dividing India and Pakistan on Wednesday.
Union Minister Sadananda Gowda peeved when private hospital refuses banned currency
Mangalore, Nov 23 (IBNS): Union Minister Sadananda Gowda had to clear dues at a private hospital in Mangaluru, Karnataka, through cheque, after his brother's demise, as hospital abides by government rule on notes ban, according to media reports.
Mehbooba Mufti's advisor Amitabh Matto resigns
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Noted academician Amitabh Matto resigned as advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday.
Opposition to observe 'Aakrosh Divas' on Nov 28 to intensify movement against demonetisation
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : The Opposition parties Wednesday called for a countrywide protest on November 28 against the cash crunch following implementation of the Centre's demonetisation policy, reports said.
Demonetisation: Trinamool holds rally in Kolkata, results in traffic snarl
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) held a protest march in Kolkata on Wednesday regarding the demonetisation issue.
Demonetisation: Mamata challenges Modi, says BJP will face music in polls
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his demonetisation policy saying that the people will shun them in the elections for the move to ban currencies of 500 and 1000 denominations as part of his ostensible move to curb black money menace.