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Another rhino poached in Assam

Guwahati, June 30 (IBNS): Poachers killed another one horned rhino in Assam's Orang National Park and managed to flee with its horn.

Assam records 143.08% growth of small savings collection

Guwahati, June 30 (IBNS): The gross small savings collection from Post Office Small Savings schemes in Assam recorded Rs. 6080.96 crore in the Financial Year 2015-16 against the target of Rs. 4250 crore which was set for the state by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India during the last financial year.

Chennai killing of Infosys techie: Police release suspect's photo

Chennai, June 30 (IBNS) Police have released a new photo captured on a CCTV camera of the alleged killer of a 24-year-old woman working in Infosys who was hacked to death in a busy railway station in Chennai six days ago, sending shockwaves in the city.

World Bank announces loan for solar power expansion in India

New Delhi, Jun 30 (IBNS): President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, met Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley, on Thursday in New Delhi.

Two suspected LeT militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, June 30 (IBNS) : Two suspected LeT militants have been killed in an encounter with the security forces at Newa area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday, reports said.

I am being used for political gains : Robert Vadra says before Dhingra committee submits report

New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS) : As Justice Dhingra commission is set to submit its report on Robert Vadra's land deal in Haryana, Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law says he is being used for "political gains," and that "baseless allegations" have been levelled against him by governments.

Indian Supreme Court says Gays not third gender

New Delhi, Jun 30 (IBNS): While there is a renewed interest in the LGBT issue in India with a clamour for decriminalization of gay sex by some top celebrities this time, the Supreme Court on Thursday in another case refused to modify its 2014 orders on transgenders and said that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals will not be considered as third gender.

ZSI Kolkata to hold centenary celebrations on Friday

Kolkata, Jun 30 (IBNS): The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), in commemoration of its centenary, is organising a three-day “National Conference on Faunal diversity in the Indian land and seascapes” between June 30 and July 2, 2016 in Kolkata.

Indian Supreme Court: Gays not third gender

New Delhi, Jun 30 (IBNS): The Supreme Court has refused to modify its 2014 orders on transgenders and said that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals will not be considered as third gender, according to media reports.

Murder convict's son clears IIT entrance exam by studying in jail

Jaipur, June 30 (IBNS) : In what came as a real life reel story, a young boy from Rajasthan has cleared IIT entrance exam after preparing himself from a prison cell in Kota where he stays with his father, a murder convict, CNN-News 18 reports.

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim meets PM Modi

New Delhi, Jun 30 (IBNS): President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Alleged rapist's family murders victim to prevent her from testifying

Allahabad, Jun 30 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh police refused to hand over the body of a seven-year old child who was raped and later murdered to her family on Wednesday citing that it would trigger law and order problems, according to media reports.

J &K :BJP leader whose guard's AK-56 was snatched by terrorists held

Srinagar, June 30 (IBNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir police have detained four persons, including BJP leader Ghulam Mohammad Chopan, after terrorists barged into his house and snatched away his guard's AK-56 in Central Kashmir’s Chadoora area of Budgam district.

Two Hizbul Muzahideen workers arrested in Kashmir, ammunition recovered

Srinagar, June 30 (IBNS) Security forces have apprehended two Hizbul Mujahideens from Baramulla District in Kashmir, media reports said.

Modi to meet ministers today to assess performance before a possible reshuffle

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his council of ministers on Thursday to review performances before a likely shake up in the cabinet, media reports said.