PM Modi pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on his death annivarsary

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to the late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on his third death anniversary.

Modi does not care about anyone: Amarinder Singh

Patiala, Nov 17 (IBNS) Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress deputy leader in the Lok Shabha, Amarinder Singh has said that the PM barely cares about anyone, including his own party alliances.

Delhi police officer shoots himself dead, wife jumps off balcony

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) In a tragic incident,a senior officer of Delhi police allegedly shot himself dead, after which his wife allegedly jumped off the balcony of their fourth floor apartment in Noida on Monday night.

Chennai floods : IAF carry out rescue and relief operations

Chennai, Nov 17 (IBNS) Chennai continued to reel under floods triggered by incessant downpour as defence personnel carried out rescue and relief operations evacuating the marooned and airdropping food packets to the affected people, reports said.

Will provide all support for research on medicinal properties of Ganga water for holistic health: J P Nadda

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) To further investigate the claim made through various existing research and studies that the waters of Ganga river have medicinal properties which destroy various kinds of bacteria and microbes, in order to use it for holistic human health, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda has assured all support for this research including financial assistance.

Syed Akbaruddin appointed as India's new permanent representative to United Nations

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Former MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin has been appointed as new permanent representative of India to the United Nations in New York, the Indian government confirmed on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi had declared himself a British citizen, alleges Swamy

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday alleged that Congress vice -president Rahul Gandhi had declared himself a British citizen.

Modi meets several world leaders on the sidelines of G20 Summit

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan, the President of Turkey, on the margins of the G20 Summit. Economic Cooperation, including in the "Make in India" and "Smart City" initiatives, came up for discussion.

Acid attack victim flown to Russia

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) The Russian acid attack victim has been flown to her nation, Indian government said on Monday.

Farooq Abdullah to attend Nitish Kumar's oath-taking ceremony

Srinagar, Nov 16 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and former state Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

ISI module in Kolkata: Another suspect arrested

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Special Task Force (STF) of the Kolkata Police on Monday held second suspected Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agent from Kolkata, reports said.

Let emotions not overrun reason, says President

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Referring to artists and literary icons who have returned their awards to protest against the growing intolerance in the country, president Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said such awards should be cherished and valued by those who receive them.

Kolkata: Madan Street electrical store fire brought under control

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The minor fire, which broke out in an electrical store at Madan Street in central Kolkata on Monday afternoon, has been brought under control, reports said.

There are countries who use terrorism as instrument of policy, isolate them: Modi at G20 summit

Antalya, Turkey, Nov 16 (IBNS) Suggesting a "comprehensive global strategy to combat terrorism," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday there are countries who use terrorism as an instrument of state policy and it is high time they are isolated.

Death toll shot up to 71 as rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Nov 16 (IBNS) As incessant rains continued pound Tamil Nadu, the death toll on Monday shot to 71 with the fury spreading over to other parts of southern India, reports said.