Nationwide strike over Rohith Vemula's suicide
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IBNS) As protests continue to intensify even week after the suicide of Hyderabad University research scholar Rohith Vemula, students have called for a nationwide strike across all universities on Wednesday.
Corruption Index report: Denmark the least corrupt, Somalia and North Korea tied for the last place
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) For the second time in a row Denmark managed to top the list of the least corrupt as North Korea and Somalia join hands for the most, according to a release by Transparency International, a global watchdog agency.
Justice Katju bids adieu to Facebook, posts his last post
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) The controversial retired judge of the Supreme Court of India Justice Markandey Katju has said goodbye to Facebook.
Will reopen Manipur fake encounter file : CBI
New Delhi Jan 27 (IBNS) Taking note of the confession of a Manipur policeman that he shot dead a PLA activist in a fake encounter, the Central Bureau of Investigation has said the case will be reopened if the statement is found to be true, media reports said.
Solar scam : Kerala CM refuses to undergo lie-detector test
Thiruvantapuram, Jan 27 (IBNS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has refused to undergo a lie-detector test while deposing for nearly 11 hours before a judicial commission, set up to probe the "solar scam", reports said.
India, Egypt relationship has got new momentum : Indian envoy
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) India and Egypt's relationship has risen to a new height with the two countries looking to enhance their economic engagement and scientific collaboration, the Indian Ambassador has said.
JNU resarch scholar threatens suicide demanding resumption of grants
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) At a time when Hyderabad research scholar Rohith Vemula's tragic death has ignited a widespread agitation over alleged caste discrimination, a Dalit student of JNU has sent two letters to the Vice Chancellor threatening to end his life if his research grant is not extended next year.
Arunachal Pradesh: SC to hear challenge today
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the Congress party's plea which challenged the Cabinet's decision to impose Central Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.
Kolkata: Bangladeshi suspect held for photographing Army hospital
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): A suspected Bangladeshi national was arrested on Monday for snapping pictures of Indian Army's Command Hospital at Alipore area in Kolkata, reports said on Tuesday.
President's Rule imposed in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday signed a Proclamation under article 356(1) of the Constitution, imposing President's Rule in relation to the State of Arunachal Pradesh and keeping the Legislative Assembly of the State in suspended animation with effect from Jan 26, 2016.
Central Rule imposed in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): In a significant development, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday gave his approval to the Cabinet recommendation to impose central rule in Arunachal Pradesh, media reports said.
Maharashtra: Women activists denied access to temple
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, Jan 26 (IBNS): In a near unprecedented incident, about 500 women activists, who were trying to enter into a temple forcibly, were stopped en route by some 1000 villagers and the local police.
Suspected terrorists flee from Bhubaneswar hotel
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IBNS): When the entire country is under security blanket for the Republic Day, four suspects, who might have terror links, fled away from a hotel in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, minutes before a police raid, officials said.
R-Day: India, China armies hold border meets
Udhampur, Jan 26 (IBNS) n the occasion of the 67th Republic Day of India, Ceremonial Border Personal Meetings between the troops of Indian Army and Chinese People’s Liberation Army were held on Tuesday in Eastern Ladakh.
New Delhi: Smoke in Cabin forces Air India flight to make emergency landing
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) A Milan- bound Air India flight on Tuesday made an emergency landing in New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after smoke was reported inside the cabin, officials said.