Air India staff dies after being sucked into aircraft engine at Mumbai airport

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IBNS): An Air India staff was sucked to death inside the engine of a parked aircraft at the Mumbai airport, media reports said.

DDCA scam: Congress, AAP demand Jaitley resignation

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have now united their voices in demand for the resignation of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over alleged financial irregularities in Delhi's cricket body-the DDCA, which was headed by him in the past.

BJP holds law violation programme across WB, male cop allegedly beats female protester

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Protesting against the deteriorating law and order situation, misrule as well as violence against women in the state, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday held law violation programme across West Bengal.

PSLV successfully launches six satellites from Singapore

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): In its thirty second flight conducted from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), SHAR, Sriharikota on Wednesday evening, ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C29 successfully launched six satellites from Singapore, including the 400 kg TeLEOS-1, the primary satellite.

I have not been summoned by CBI: Dola Sen

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen denied that the Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned her in connection with the Saradha scam.

Army's Northern Command celebrates Vijay Diwas

Udhampur, Dec 16 (IBNS) The 44th Anniversary of "Vijay Diwas" was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm at HQ Northern command on Wednesday.

Chennai: ED raids Karti Chidambaram's office

Chennai, Dec 16 (IBNS): The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday raided the office of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram here.

Francois Hollande to be chief guest at India's Republic Day celebration in 2016

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): French President Francois Hollande has accepted India's invitation to be the chief guest at the Asian nation’s Republic Day celebration next year.

DDCA: Congress demands Arun Jaitley's resignation

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday demanded Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's resignation over his alleged involvement in the DDCA scam.

Nirbhaya case: NHRC issues summons on juvenile's release

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS) The National Human Rights Commission has issued conditional summons to the Delhi Chief Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner and Union Home Secretary after they failed to send requisite reports on the impending release of the juvenile involved in the Dec 16 'Nirbhaya' rape and murder case.

War is not an option, India will continue talks with Pakistan: Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said in the Lok Sabha that 'war' with Pakistan was not an 'option'.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes people of Bhutan ahead of its National Day

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of the Kingdom of Bhutan on the eve of their National Day.

Delhi Police arrest suspected Al Qaeda militant

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): The Delhi Police on Wednesday said it has arrested a suspected Al Qaeda militant.

Arunchal Pradesh: Sonia Gandhi-led delegation meets President

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday led a delegation of senior party leaders as they met President Pranab Mukherjee over the political situation in Arunachal Pradesh following certain 'decisions' taken by Governor Jyoti Prasad.

Two suspected al-Qaeda operatives arrested in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS) Two suspected al-Qaeda operatives, who were allegedly planning to carry out attacks in the national capital during Christmas and New Year, have been nabbed by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, reports said.