Robert Vadra lands in controversy again, inquiry expands to Dubai
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra is once again amidst controversy over his purported proxy ownership of the London house of an arms dealer.
Sonam Kapoor says she is shocked over reactions to Tanmay Bhat's joke
Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS): Stand-up comedian Tanmay Bhat, who has been criticized for posting (now-deleted) snapchat video on Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar, has found support from actress Sonam Kapoor.
Massive fire at Pulgaon army ammo depot leaves 16 dead
Nagpur, May 31 (IBNS): A massive fire at a military ammunition depot in Pulgaon, which is some 115 kms away from Nagpur in Maharashtra, on Tuesday morning left two Army officers, a jawan and 13 civilian fire fighters dead.
President wishes Kenya ahead of Madaraka Day
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya on the eve of their Madaraka Day.
Vice President expresses grief over loss of lives in Central Ammunition Depot fire
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari expressed grief over the loss of lives in Central Ammunition Depot fire, on Tuesday.
Lynching of Congolese man was not an incident of racial discrimination: Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said the alleged lynching of a Congolese man in New Delhi was not an incident of 'racial discrimination'.
Trainee swimmer drowns in Kolkata pool
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): A 22-year-old woman, who had joined swimming class few weeks ago, died on Tuesday morning after being drowned, while she was learning to swim in a pool at Hedua Park in north Kolkata, reports said.
New lab report stokes Dadri meat debate; police says will not affect lynching case
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) With a new report on the nature of meat found in Dadri (Uttar Pradsh) lynching victim Mohammad Ikhlaq's house surfacing, police said it it will not diminish the case as lynching is an offence, according to media reports.
Sushma Swaraj meets African diplomatic and student community
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met African diplomatic and student community here.;
Woman gang raped in Kolkata: 3 suspects arrested
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Police on Tuesday arrested three persons in connection with a gang rape case in Kolkata's IT hub Salt Lake Sector V area, officials said.
Admiral Sunil Lanba assumes command of Indian Navy
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Admiral Sunil Lanba, recipient of Param Vishist Seva Medal and Ati Vishist Seva Medal for meritorious service, has assumed Command of the Indian Navy, as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff on Tuesday.
NGT asks Sri Sri to pay remaining penalty amount for the March event
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The Art of Living, an organisation led by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar, whose mega cultural festival on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi in March, drew a lot of criticism from environmentalists, has been asked to pay the entire fine of nearly Rs 5 crore by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), according to media reports on Tuesday.
Defence Minister and Army Chief visiting Pulgaon army ammo depot
Nagpur, May 31 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is visiting the Indian Army's Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon,near Nagpur, in Maharashtra on Tuesday, where a massive fire broke out around one am.
Defence Minister and Army Chief visiting Pulgaon army ammo depot
Nagpur, May 31 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is visiting the Indian Army's Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon,near Nagpur, in Maharashtra on Tuesday, where a massive fire broke out around one am.
Sonia Gandhi dares Centre to to conduct probe against Robert Vadra
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) After the Union Finance Ministry decided to probe Robert Vadra's purported proxy ownership of the London house of an arms dealer, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday dared the government to "conduct an investigation if you have proof" against his son-in-law, reports said.