Aug 29, 2018, at 12:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the pleas challenging the arrests of several human rights activities with alleged Maoist links across the nation in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence, which erupted in early January near Pune.
Tejashwi Yadav reacts to Rahul Gandhi's 'NGO' remark over arrests of activists
Aug 29, 2018, at 11:19 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday reacted to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's "NGO" remark over arrests of several activists with alleged Maoist links in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence, which occurred in January near Pune.
National Sports Day: PM Modi pays tribute to Dhyan Chand Singh
Aug 29, 2018, at 11:10 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid his tribute to legendary hockey player late Dhyan Chand Singh on the latter's birthday, which is celebrated as the National Sports Day in the country.
Arrest of activists to be challenged in SC today
Aug 29, 2018, at 10:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): The arrest of five social activists with alleged Maoist links and in connection with the Jan 1 Bhima Koregaon violence near Pune will be challenged in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed during encounter with security forces in Anantnag
Aug 29, 2018, at 09:53 am
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IBNS): Two terrorists were killed during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag area on Wednesday, officials said.
P Chidambaram congratulates Stalin for becoming DMK chief
Aug 29, 2018, at 08:44 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday congratulated MK Stalin after he was named as the president of the southern political party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
Activists arrested in multi-city raids by Pune Police, saffron critics condemn nationwide
Aug 29, 2018, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS) Several rights activists, including Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao and lawyer Sudha Bharadwaj, were arrested by Pune Police in multi-city raids on Tuesday in connection with the Dalit-upper caste violence in Bhima Koregaon in January this year, triggering strong reactions from the critics of the BJP-led government at the centre.
Rahul Gandhi takes dig at BJP government over arrest of activists with alleged Maoist links
Aug 28, 2018, at 11:53 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday blasted the ruling BJP over the arrests of several activists with alleged Maoist links across the nation in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence in January near Pune.
In multi-city raids, five activists with alleged Maoist links arrested
Aug 28, 2018, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Five activists with alleged Maoist links were arrested on Tuesday in multi-city raids, media reports said.
Mild earthquake hits West Bengal, tremors felt in parts of Odisha, Jharkhand
Aug 28, 2018, at 09:01 pm
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): A mild earthquake hit West Bengal with tremors being experienced in Kolkata, Hooghly, Purulia and Midnapore.
Last date for filing IT returns extended in flood-hit Kerala
Aug 28, 2018, at 08:06 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): In view of the disruption caused due to severe floods in Kerala, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has further extended the due date for furnishing Income Tax Returns from Aug 31 to Sept 15 for all Income Tax assessees in the state of Kerala.
Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav congratulates MK Stalin for becoming DMK president
Aug 28, 2018, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday wished MK Stalin for becoming the new President of the southern party Dravida Munnetra Kazghagam (DMK).
Aug 28, 2018, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that bridging the urban rural divide is crucial for uniform development and unity of the country.
BSF seizes 4 gold biscuits while being smuggled into India in Nadia
Aug 28, 2018, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): The personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) seized four gold biscuits weighing approximately 460 grams and having market value of Rs. 13, 80, 598 while being smuggled into India from Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Aug 28, 2018, at 04:52 pm
Pune, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Pune Police on Tuesday raided and arrested several activists from different parts of the country, including Maoist ideologue and writer P Varavara Rao in connection with an alleged conspiracy to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India names new envoy to the United Kingdom
Aug 28, 2018, at 04:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Indian government on Tuesday announced it has appointed Ruchi Ghanashyam as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom.
Godhra train burning case: Two sentenced to life imprisonment, three others acquitted
Aug 28, 2018, at 03:58 pm
Ahmedabad, Aug 28 (IBNS): Two accused were awarded life imprisonment while three others were acquitted by a special SIT court on Monday in connection with 2002 Godhra train burning case, media reports said.
Will teach Narendra Modi government a lesson: Stalin
Aug 28, 2018, at 03:42 pm
Chennai, Aug 28 (IBNS): After taking over as the new president of Dravida Munnetra Kazghagam (DMK), MK Stalin on Tuesday said his party will 'teach a lesson' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre.
BJP using investigative agencies to harass political leaders: Mamata Banerjee
Aug 28, 2018, at 02:45 pm
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): Bringing back the chit fund scam issue at a rally in Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is using investigating agencies to harass several political leaders of the nation.
MK Stalin feels 'honoured' after becoming DMK President
Aug 28, 2018, at 02:35 pm
Chennai, Aug 28 (IBNS): MK Stalin on Tuesday said he felt 'honoured' after being named as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president.
Rahul Gandhi meets flood-affected people in Kerala
Aug 28, 2018, at 12:39 pm
Chengannur, Aug 28 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met the survivors of flood, which has devastated Kerala.
Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee congratulate MK Stalin for becoming DMK president
Aug 28, 2018, at 12:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday congratulated MK Stalin for becoming the new Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president.
Ahead of crucial polls, Modi-Shah to meet BJP Chief Ministers today
Aug 28, 2018, at 11:05 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): With few months to go for three crucial state polls and 2019 General Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Amit Shah on Tuesday will meet several Chief Ministers who belongs to the saffron outfit, media reports said.
MK Stalin elected as new DMK president
Aug 28, 2018, at 10:45 am
Chennai, Aug 28 (IBNS): Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late Muthuvel Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin got elected as the Dravida Munnetra Kazghagam (DMK) president on Tuesday, media reports said.
Rahul Gandhi comes back from Europe, reaches flood-affected Kerala
Aug 28, 2018, at 10:39 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 28 (IBNS): After finishing his Europe tour, Congress president Rahul Gandhi reached flood-hit Kerala on Tuesday.
MK Stalin likely to be elected as DMK president today
Aug 28, 2018, at 10:26 am
Chennai, Aug 28 (IBNS): Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late Muthuvel Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin is likely to get elected as the Dravida Munnetra Kazghagam (DMK) president on Tuesday, media reports said.
Assam police arrests three poachers with rhino horn
Aug 27, 2018, at 11:40 pm
Guwahati, Aug 27 (IBNS): Police on Monday arrested three rhino poachers and recovered a rhino horn in central Assam’s Nagaon district.
RSS to invite Rahul, Yechury for lecture series by Mohan Bhagwat?
Aug 27, 2018, at 08:58 pm
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is likely to invite Congress president Rahul Gandhi to attend a three-day lecture series by Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat next month, media reports said on Monday.
Major Gogoi found guilty in Srinagar hotel case; Mehbooba Mufti says 'welcome step' by Army
Aug 27, 2018, at 06:56 pm
Srinagar, Aug 27 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday welcomed the Army's step to court martial Major Leetul Gogoi for violating rules by trying to enter a hotel in Srinagar with a young Kashmiri woman in May this year, media reports said.
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Parel, situation now under control
Aug 27, 2018, at 06:10 pm
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IBNS): A fire broke out at a building in central Mumbai's Parel area on Monday afternoon, media reports said.