India strongly condemns terror attack in Kabul
Jan 28, 2018, at 12:30 am
Kabul/New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): India on Saturday 'strongly condemned' the 'barbaric and dastardly' terrorist attacks in Kabul city of Afghanistan which left at least 40 people killed.
Srinagar: Two civilians killed in security forces 'firing'
Jan 27, 2018, at 11:38 pm
Srinagar, Jan 27 (IBNS): At least two civilians were killed and nine others were injured after security forces opened fire on protesters in Shopian district of South Kashmir on Saturday, police said.
Over 3000 passengers stranded following Dima Hasao violence, 4 trains cancelled
Jan 27, 2018, at 11:20 pm
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IBNS): Over 3000 passengers are stranded at New Haflong railway station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district since Jan 26 as protest continued against police firing incident where two protesters were killed and several others were injured.
State Counsellor of Myanmar calls on President Kovind
Jan 27, 2018, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, called on President of India Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday.
Assam : Hardcore NDFB militant killed in gun fight with security forces
Jan 27, 2018, at 09:12 pm
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IBNS) : A hardcore militant belonging to the anti-talk faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed in a gun fight with security forces in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Saturday morning, officials said.
2,000 train passengers stranded, curfew in Assam town as two die in police firing
Jan 27, 2018, at 08:13 pm
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IBNS) : More than 2,000 passengers of trains headed for Silchar and Guwahati remained stranded amid an indefinite curfew imposed in Assam's Maibang area of Dima Hasao district after two people were killed in police firing on Thursday, media reports said.
India committed to take relation with Cambodia to newer level says PM Narendra Modi
Jan 27, 2018, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): India and Cambodia inked four Memorandums of Understanding on Saturday following the bilateral talks between the prime ministers of both countries, Narendra Modi and Hun Sen, according to media reports.
Fresh communal violence in UP's Kasganj, 144 clamped
Jan 27, 2018, at 07:30 pm
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IBNS) : Fresh violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj on Saturday after five shops were torched by a mob a day after one person died in communal clashes between two groups, media reports said.
Jan 27, 2018, at 06:53 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has called an all-party meeting on Sunday, ahead of the forthcoming Budget session of Parliament, according to media reports on Saturday.
Most wanted Punjab gangster and aides shot dead in encounter
Jan 27, 2018, at 06:52 pm
Chandigar, Jan 27 (IBNS) : Punjab’s most wanted gangster Harjinder Singh, alias Vicky Gounder, and his key aide Prema Lahoria were killed in an encounter on Friday evening near the Punjab-Rajasthan border, media reports said quoting police.
Cambodian PM in meeting with Indian PM Modi on Saturday afternoon
Jan 27, 2018, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, who is on state visit to India, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, on Saturday, according to media reports.
Over 10 killed in Maharashtra bus mishap
Jan 27, 2018, at 01:48 pm
Pune, Jan 27 (IBNS): Over 10 people were killed as a bus carrying them fell in Panchganga river at Kolhapur in Western Maharashtra on Saturday, media reports said,
Kidnappers kill 12-year-old in Bihar as father fails to pay ransom
Jan 27, 2018, at 01:38 pm
Patna, Jan 27 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Abductors killed a class six student in Bihar as his father failed to pay a ransom of Rs 30,000.
Jammu school children call on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Jan 27, 2018, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): A group of 40 school children consisting of 20 girls and 20 boys hailing from remote and far flung areas of Jammu region called on the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh here on Friday.
Now is the time to invest in the future of America: Donald Trump
Jan 27, 2018, at 12:47 am
Davos, Jan 26 (IBNS): In his first appearance in the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump on Friday said it was now the time to 'invest in the 'future of America'.
India’s development grants to Sri Lanka amounts to US $ 2.76 billion
Jan 27, 2018, at 12:38 am
Colombo, Jan 26 (IBNS) Congratulating the Sri Lankan government for completing its three-years in office, the Indian government has said that it had given US $ 2.76 billion development grants to Sri Lanka.
Rahul Gandhi to start campaign in poll-bound Meghalaya on Jan 30
Jan 26, 2018, at 10:48 pm
Guwahati, Jan 26 (IBNS) : Congress president Rahul Gandhi will start election campaign in the poll-bound Meghalay when he visits the state on January 30.
Republic Day: Three blasts rock upper Assam
Jan 26, 2018, at 10:29 pm
Guwahati, Jan 26 (IBNS): Three serial blasts rocked Assam on Friday morning while the state celebrated 69th Republic Day.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists national flag at Kerala school
Jan 26, 2018, at 10:21 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Jan 26 (IBNS) : Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday unfurled the national tricolour on the Republic Day at a private school in Kerala’s Palakkad town, media reports said.
Mamata Banerjee mourns actress Supriya Devi's demise
Jan 26, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday mourned the death of veteran actress Supriya Devi.
J&K police detain Pune woman suspected to be suicide bomber
Jan 26, 2018, at 09:14 pm
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir police claimed that one Pune-based woman was detained who reportedly travelled Kashmir to carry out attacks on security force’s installations on the eve of Republic Day functions in the valley.
Supriya Devi will be given guard of honour, says WB CM Mamata Banerjee
Jan 26, 2018, at 08:00 pm
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said veteran Bengali actor Supriya Devi, who passed away on Friday, will be given a guard of honour by the state government.
Ashoka Chakra awarded posthumously to IAF commando Jyoti Prakash Nirala on R Day
Jan 26, 2018, at 07:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS) : Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime military award, was posthumously conferred on Indian Air Force's Garud Commando Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala on the 69th Republic Day on Friday in recognition of his exemplary valour during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir last year, when he had single-handedly shot down three terrorists.
Republic Day : Kashmir shuts amid restrictions and Communication blockade
Jan 26, 2018, at 06:30 pm
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IBNS) : The Kashmir Valley is observing a complete shutdown on the Republic Day Friday amid stringent security against any possible protest or militant attack.
Republic Day showcases India-ASEAN bond in New Delhi
Jan 26, 2018, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): On the occasion of 69th Republic Day, the bonding between India and ten ASEAN nations was displayed in the national capital on Friday.
Veteran Bengali actress Supriya Devi passes away
Jan 26, 2018, at 04:39 pm
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS) Veteran Bengali actress Supriya Devi, who was one of the leading ladies of Tollywood film industry in the 1960s and had acted against the legendary Uttam Kumar in many films, passed away on Friday at her residence in Kolkata. She was 83 and survived by her daughter Soma.
Republic Day: BSF says no to sharing sweets with Pakistan Rangers
Jan 26, 2018, at 03:20 pm
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IBNS): Showing a tough stand, Border Security Force (BSF) said they will not share sweets with the Pakistan Rangers at Attari-Wagah border in view of ongoing tension along borders.
Narendra Modi wishes nation on Republic Day
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:54 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished the nation on Republic Day.
India celebrates Republic Day today
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:45 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): Amid tight security across the nation, India is celebrating its 69th Republic Day on Friday.
Dialogue only way to solve violence: Mehbooba Mufti says on eve of R-Day
Jan 26, 2018, at 02:57 am
Srinagar, Jan 25 (IBNS): Describing dialogue as the only means to sort out issues and end the culture of violence, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday hoped that people from all shades of opinion in Jammu and Kashmir would join the peace process initiated in the State.