Every Indian loves Kashmir: PM Modi in Madhya Pradesh
Bhabra, Aug 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to the great freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad at his birthplace at Bhabra in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh where he said that every Indian loves Kashmir.
Mamata Banerjee calls for a change in Tripura
Agartala, Aug 9 (IBNS): During her maiden mass rally in Tripura's capital Agartala on Tuesday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee urged the people to rule out CPI-M-led government in the state and to establish TMC government there, in upcoming Tripura assembly election.
Want to be Manipur's CM: Irom Sharmila after ending 16-yr-long fast
Imphal, Aug 9 (IBNS): Ending her 16-year-long fast demanding withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Manipur, a teary eyed Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is regarded as the state's iron lady, said she is like any other human being and wants to be the chief minister of the state to fight her cause politically.
Kalikho Pul death: President of India and other leaders express condolence
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee and many others have expressed their sorrow over the death of former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul on Tuesday.
Ex-Arunchal CM suicide: Angry mobs attack CM, Deputy CM houses in Itanagar
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS) : Angry mobs attacked the official residence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prema Khandu and torched several vehicles in Itanagar after former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul was found hanging at his official residence on Tuesday morning.
Irom Sharmila ends 16-year fast in Manipur, says want to be CM
Imphal, Aug 9 (IBNS) : Manipur's iron lady Irom Chanu Sharmila ended her 16-year fast on Tuesday to join the political mainstream of India to fight for the cause of the Northeast state politically and rid it of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act now enforced to counter a prolonged insurgency movement.
Kolkata: Metro project's crane falls on Howrah station's platform
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IBNS): A crane of under construction East-West Metro project collapsed on a platform of Howrah railway station near Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon but no one was injured, reports said.
India loves Kashmir, only handful misleading : Narendra Modi in MP
Alijapur, Madhya Pradesh, Aug 9 (IBNS) : A day after being flayed by the opposition for maintaining silence over the Kashmir unrest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought to reach out to the valley youths, saying, "India loves Kashmir. Only a handful of people have been misled and are hurting the great land of Kashmir."
Former Arunachal Pradesh CM's suicide : Angry mob attacks residences of CM, Deputy CM
Itanagar, Aug 9 (IBNS) : Tension gripped Itangar after former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul allegedly committed suicide, as an angry mob attacked the official residences of Chief Minister Prema Khandu and his deputy Chowna Mein in Itanagar on Tuesday.
Before she ends 16-year fast, Irom Chanu Sharmila gets bail from court
Imphal, Aug 9 (IBNS) : Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is set to end her 16-year fast on Tuesday, has been released on personal bond, but a release order eludes her with a court deferring the next hearing to August 23.
Kingpin of Bulandshahr gang-rape and two others arrested in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IBNS) : The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested on Monday the kingpin of the gang suspected to be involved in the Bulandshahr gang-rape, The Times of India reported..
Manipur : Iconic Irom Chanu Sharmila to end her 16-year fast today
Imphal, Aug 9 (IBNS) : After being on an epic fast for 16 years demanding withdrawal of AFSPA from Manipur, Irom Chanu Sharmila is set to end it on Tuesday.
Former Arunachal Pradesh CM Kalikho Pul commits suicide
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS) : Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Kalikho Pul, was found dead at his official residence in Itanagar on Tuesday morning.
Maharashtra CM to launch Quit India Movement 2 on Tuesday
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS): Commemorating the 75th year of Quit India Movement, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will launch Quit India Movement 2 on Tuesday, at the iconic August Kranti Maidan, where Mahatma Gandhi had initiated his protest against the colonial rulers.
Coast Guard rescues injured cadet from mid sea merchant ship
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Coast Guard rescued an injured cadet from a merchant ship from mid sea on Monday.