Pakistani model and internet celebrity Qandeel Baloch shot dead by brother
Multan, July 16 (IBNS) : Pakistan model and internet celebrity Qandeel Baloch was shot dead in Multan on Saturday.
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS) In a dramatic turn of event, Nabam Tuki on Saturday resigned as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Arunachal Pradesh to make room for Pema Khandu ahead of floor test on Saturday.
Turkey Military Coup: Sushma urges Indians in Turkey to avoid bloodshed
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): India's External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj on Saturday urged the Indians in Turkey to avoid bloodshed, after the country faced a military coup on Friday evening.
PM Modi to inaugurate inter-state council meet today
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 11th inter-state council meeting on Saturday.
Bollywood condemns Nice terror attack
Mumbai/Nice, July 15 (IBNS): The Bollywood fraternity on Friday condemned the terror attack in French city Nice which claimed at least 84 lives while many were injured during the Bastille day celebrations.
Indian Warships visit Port Kelang
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) In a demonstration of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Indian Navy’s increasing footprint and operational reach, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Shakti and Kirch under the Command of the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral S V Bhokare, YSM, NM have arrived at Port Kelang on Friday on a four day visit, as part of deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea and Western Pacific.
Ravi Shankar Prasad launches transforming India website
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology and Law & Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday formally launched new Transforming India website - www.transformingindia.mygov.in - in New Delhi.
Skill India celebrates its 1st anniversary today, govt launches five initiatives
Kolkata/New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Marking the first anniversary of the 'Skill India' initiative, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) under the leadership of Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) on Friday announced the launch of five major initiatives reinforcing his ministry's commitment to the youth of India.
J&K: One cop killed in suspected militant attack
Srinagar, July 15 (IBNS) Suspected militants attacked a police station and killed one police personnel injured seven others in Kulgam area of south Kashmir on Friday.
Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates first edition of “India Skillsâ€
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee here on Friday inaugurated the first edition of “India Skills Competition†on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day.
Zakir Naik says he won't return to India this year
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Friday said he will not return to India this year.
Pakistan to observe "Black Day" on July 19, India rejects
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): India on Friday rejected Pakistan's decision to observe July 19 as a "Black Day" in a bid to mark solidarity with Kashmiris.
M. Venkaiah Naidu chairs consultative committee meeting of MIB
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) M. Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information & Broadcasting, on Friday chaired the meeting of Consultative Committee of the I&B Ministry to discuss the subject Publications Division. Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State for I&B was also present in the meeting.
Escape of 33 juveniles: NHRC sends notice to the Government of Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) The National Human Rights Commission on Friday said it has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about the escape of 33 boys, who fled the government run Observation Home for Boys and Girls at Kellys, near Purasawalkam area, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Naik address press con via Skype, rejects allegations against him
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Friday mediaperson, here via Skype and rejected allegations that his sermons inspired terror activities.