Vijay Rupani to be next Gujarat CM
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): BJP leader Vijay Rupani has been selected as the next chief Minister of Gujarat.
Calcutta HC issues interim stay on Kolkata Police's ongoing probe into Narada sting
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday put an interim stay order on the Kolkata Police's ongoing investigation into Narada sting operation.
US Presidential Election process explained by Consul General Craig Hall
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): With the global media having whipped up a considerable interest in the November 2016 US Presidential Election, especially during the run-up for the nomination of party candidates, the United States Consulate General in Kolkata held a presentation on Thursday to explain the various steps involved in the election process, at the American Centre.
Assam terror attack : 13 civilians killed, 18 others injured
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least 13 civilians were killed and 18 others injured in a terror attack in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Friday, officials said.
America wants bigger Indian influence in East and South East: US Consul General
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): United States wants to see India’s influence increase to the East and South East because the country is a very good example of the values, benefits and the importance of a democracy, a senior American diplomat here has said.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes people of Bolivia ahead of National Day
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of the Plurinational Republic of Bolivia on the eve of their National Day.
Embassy of Israel looking for the next Indian startup
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Embassy of Israel in cooperation with TiE Delhi-NCR will host the “Start Tel Aviv†competition India Finals on Aug 12.
Assam terror attack : Four people killed, several injured
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least four civilians were killed and several injured when suspected terrorists opened fire at a market place in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday.
Two killed as gunman opens fire in Kokrajhar, gun battle with security forces
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least two people were killed and several injured when a gunman opened fire at Balazan market in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday afternoon, reports said.
Renowned Assamese writer Mahim Bora passes away
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Renowned Assamese writer Mahim Bora passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Friday morning. He was 93.
Kanpur custody death of Dalit youth : Brother says police beat them up mercilessly
Kanpur, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Kamal Valmiki, the Dalit youth who died in police custody in Kanpur, and his brother were allegedly beaten up by cops for hours in a severe manner after they had been brought in on Tuesday for interrogation in connection with a robbery.
India took strong stand against terror at SAARC meet : Rajnath Singh at Parliament
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Taking a strong stand against terror, India has called upon all SAARC nations to take harshest measures not only against the perpetrators, but also the supporters of terrorism, Home Minister Rajnath Singh told parliament on Friday.
NIA investigates Naik's involvement in inspiring terrorists
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): The trouble is far from over for Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik, as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) suspects his role in inspiring at least 50 terror accused and suspects, media reports said.
Cairo, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Egyptian military has claimed that a top IS leader has been killed in the country, media reports said.
Murder case registered against policemen after dalit man dies in custody
Kanpur, Aug 5 (IBNS): A murder case was registered against five policemen after a dalit (backward caste) man died in their custody, media reports said.