Apr 12, 2018, at 03:01 am
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Protesting against the alleged statewide attack of ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on oppositions during the nomination filing for upcoming Panchayat polls, the Left Front has called for a 6-hour general strike in West Bengal on Apr 13 (Friday).
Kashmir encounter: Four civilians and army jawan die, militants escape amid violent clashes
Apr 12, 2018, at 02:07 am
Srinagar, Apr 11 (IBNS): At least four civilians were killed and 78 people were wounded when clashes erupted during a fierce gunfight between security forces and militants in Khudwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana share their success stories with PM Modi
Apr 12, 2018, at 01:38 am
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Over 100 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, from across the country, on Wednesday interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at his residence.
Approach Calcutta HC to seek extension of nomination filing deadline, SC tells BJP, CPI-M
Apr 12, 2018, at 01:05 am
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party and CPI-M to approach the Calcutta High Court to seek an extension of nomination filing deadline for the panchayat polls in West Bengal, scheduled to be held in May, media reports said.
Apr 12, 2018, at 12:59 am
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Days after several media personnel covering the filing of nomination papers for upcoming Panchayat polls in West Bengal were brutally beaten up allegedly by state's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s activists at different locations across the state, Kolkata-based journalists staged protest and held a 'silent' march at city's downtown Esplanade area on Wednesday evening.
Over 3500 ammunition, huge quantity explosives recovered in Meghalaya
Apr 11, 2018, at 11:53 pm
Shillong, Apr 11 (IBNS): After killing of Sohan D Shira, C-in-C of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Meghalaya police is now trying to crack down the insurgent group and recover arms, ammunition and explosives of the outfit.
Kolkata: One killed after speeding bus hits cars, auto rickshaws, pedestrians near Acropolis Mall
Apr 11, 2018, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): An over-speeding minibus crashed into several auto rickshaws, private cars and pedestrians on Rash Behari Avenue Connector at Kasba New Market area under Kasba Police Station limits in south suburban Kolkata on Wednesday morning, killing at least one person and leaving several others injured, reports said.
Cabinet approves headquarters agreement between India, International Solar Alliance
Apr 11, 2018, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval for entering into Headquarters (Host country) Agreement between India and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and authorizing the Ministry of External Affairs for signing the Headquarter Agreement.
Cabinet approves revision of pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories
Apr 11, 2018, at 09:51 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for revision of pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories.
Apr 11, 2018, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval to the MoU between India and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants.
After Congress, Modi-led BJP to fast over parliament washout
Apr 11, 2018, at 08:03 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Following the footsteps of the Congress, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a fast on Thursday, as a protest against the parliament washout.
Three Indian nationals abducted by Nigerian pirates released : Sushma Swaraj
Apr 11, 2018, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) : External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said the Government has secured the release of three Indian nationals who were abducted in Nigeria.
Kathua rape case: Lawyers protest against filing of charge-sheets, call bandh
Apr 11, 2018, at 07:16 pm
Jammu, Apr 11 (IBNS): A bandh has been called in Jammu by lawyers as a protest against the filing of charge-sheets against the accused who had allegedly raped, mutilated and murdered an eight-year old girl in Kathua town of Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Army jawan, two civilians killed during Kashmir encounter
Apr 11, 2018, at 06:54 pm
Srinagar, Apr 11 (IBNS) : An army jawan and two civilians, including a 16-year-old boy, were reportedly killed during a gunbattle in south Kashmir’s Khudwani area in Kulgam district on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking transparent case allocation process
Apr 11, 2018, at 05:00 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a transparent case allocation process, media reports said.
SC to hear BJP's plea challenging West Bengal Election Commission's U-turn on nomination deadline
Apr 11, 2018, at 04:26 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s plea challenging West Bengal Election Commission, which had cancelled its own order of extending the deadline for filing nominations in the panchayat polls, scheduled to take place in May, media reports said.
Security forces, terrorists engaged in gunfight in South Kashmir
Apr 11, 2018, at 03:49 pm
Srinagar, Apr 11 (IBNS): A gunfight started between terrorists and security forces at Khudwani area in South Kashmir on Tuesday night.
Unnao rape victim's father died due to septicaemia: Postmortem report
Apr 11, 2018, at 04:21 am
Unnao, Apr 10 (IBNS): Father of the 16-year-old Unnao rape victim died due to septicaemia, postmortem report revealed on Tuesday evening, media reports said.
Moral policing: Mob beat and strip girl over alleged involvement in flesh trade
Apr 11, 2018, at 03:40 am
Guwahati, Apr 10 (IBNS): In a shocking incident of moral policing, a section of people of a village in Assam’s Baksa district stripped a girl naked and beat her up severely.
Assam Rifles apprehend NSCN (K) militant
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:52 am
Guwahati, Apr 10 (IBNS): Security forces on Tuesday apprehended a hardcore NSCN (K) militant from Nagaland.
Sanitation coverage up from about 40% in 2014, to about 80% today: PM Modi
Apr 11, 2018, at 02:01 am
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that sanitation coverage has expanded from about 40 percent in 2014, to about 80 percent today.
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PM Modi to fast on Apr 12 to protest against Parliament disruptions?
Apr 11, 2018, at 01:08 am
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will sit on a fast on Apr 12 to protest against the complete washout of the Parliament's budget session due to disruptions by opposition parties, media reports said.
Security beefed up in Chennai stadium for IPL match between CSK, KKR
Apr 10, 2018, at 11:03 pm
Chennai, Apr 10 (IBNS): Amid protests over delay in Cauvery board ,security arrangements have been beefed up in Chennai's Chepauk Stadium for the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday.
West Bengal: Old bridge over river Kana Damodar collapses in Howrah, no casualties
Apr 10, 2018, at 10:44 pm
Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): A decade-old bridge over river Kana Damodar fell down at Khanrapara village under Jagatballavpur Police Station limits in West Bengal's Howrah district on Tuesday early morning, reports said.
Government orders enquiry into doctor deplaning incident in Lucknow
Apr 10, 2018, at 10:35 pm
Lucknow, Apr 10 (IBNS): A Bengaluru-based surgeon has said he was removed from an Indigo flight after he complained about mosquitoes in the aircraft.
Indian nurse commits suicide in UAE
Apr 10, 2018, at 10:08 pm
Al Ain, Apr 10 (IBNS): An Indian woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the rooftop of a hospital in Al Ain city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), media reports said on Tuesday.
Body of Indian man found floating in Sharjah's Khalid Lagoon
Apr 10, 2018, at 09:56 pm
Sharjah, Apr 10 (IBNS): Body of an Indian man was found floating in Sharjah's Khalid Lagoon on Tuesday, media reports said.
Vietnam Vice Foreign Minister calls on Sushma Swaraj
Apr 10, 2018, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS) :Vice Foreign Minister Dang Dinh Quy of Vietnam called on External Affaiirs Minister ushmaswaraj on Tuesday.
PM Modi addressed Swachhagrahis and launched several development projects in Bihar on Tuesday
Apr 10, 2018, at 09:17 pm
Patna/Motihari, Apr 10 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, addressed the National Convention of Swachhagrahis at Motihari, Bihar.
Apr 10, 2018, at 08:58 pm
Hajipur, Bihar, Apr 10 (IBNS) : Union minister of state for HRD Upendra Kushwaha was on Tuesday reportedly manhandled by anti-reservation protesters in Bihar's Hajipur town as the state witnessed sporadic clashes, road blockade and disruption in train services, CNN-News 18 reported.