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Hyderabad dalit students reject revocation of suspension as stir continue | Nawaz Sharif says militants are attacking soft targets in Pakistan | Mumbai: Mercedes hits 5, driver injured | Alleged Pakistai infiltrator shot dead near border in Pathankot | After bicycles, Mamata gives shoes to primary students | Professor of Kolkata film institute arrested for raping student | Rohith Vemula's death : Dalit Professors accuse Smriti Irani of making fabricated statement | Mamata, PM exchange New Year greetings | President Pranab Mukherjee condemns Pakistan terror attack | West Bengal: Missing girl found naked in Cooch Behar

Aadhaar expose report: Edward Snowden backs The Tribune, journalist, questions government's move to register FIR

Jan 09, 2018, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): American whistleblower Edward Snowden has come out in supporting Indian newspaper The Tribune and its reporter  Rachna Khaira for reporting on an alleged breach in the Aadhaar database.

Jet Air Hostess held for carrying 3 crores in dollars on plane

Jan 09, 2018, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): A 25-year old Jet Air Hostess was arrested for allegedly carrying illegal 3.24 crores in US dollars to Hong Kong on Monday night, media reports said.

We are not love jihad people: Jignesh Mevani says in Delhi rally

Jan 09, 2018, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Dalit leader and Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani came down to New Delhi, defying police orders, to address the Youth Hunkar Rally where he targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he does not believe in 'love jihad' but follows the policy of 'pyar, ishq and mohabbat'.

Promoter shot dead in Kolkata

Jan 09, 2018, at 10:22 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS) : A building promoter  was shot dead by an acquaintance in south Kolkata's Park Circus area  on Tuesday morning, leading to a mob violence, reports said.

As Centre alters stand, SC says national anthem not mandatory in theatres

Jan 09, 2018, at 07:20 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday modified its November 2016 order stating that playing the national anthem in cinema halls across the country  is now not mandatory.

India is transforming, 21st century will be ours : Narendra Modi

Jan 09, 2018, at 06:43 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India is transforming and it will be a major player in the 21st century.

Jignesh Mevani's rally to be held without permission in Delhi today

Jan 09, 2018, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Dalit leader and Gujarat MLA, Jignesh Mevani, is stubborn to hold a youth rally despite not getting permission from Delhi police in the national capital on Tuesday, media reports said.

No release of 'Padmavat' in Rajasthan: Vasudhara Raje

Jan 09, 2018, at 05:32 pm

Jaipur, Jan 9 (IBNS): Going in sync with  the Rajput Karni Sena, up in arms against 'Padmavat',  Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje clearly on Monday declared a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film  in her state, media reports said.

Two terrorists killed in an encounter in South Kashmir

Jan 09, 2018, at 04:32 pm

Jammu, Jan 9 (IBNS): Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir on Tuesday morning, media reports said.

Fire breaks out in Mumbai's Reay Road area, no casualties

Jan 09, 2018, at 04:14 pm

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a metal workshop in Mumbai's Reay Road area on Monday after midnight, media reports said.

Narendra Modi to visit Switzerland this month

Jan 09, 2018, at 03:22 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Switzerland from Jan 22-23. 

Mamata Banerjee remembers Har Gobind Khorana on birth anniversary

Jan 09, 2018, at 02:57 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday remembered Nobel prize winner  Har Gobind Khorana on his birth anniversary.

Govt busy in infusing hatred among people: Rahul in Bahrain

Jan 09, 2018, at 05:04 am

Manama, Jan 8 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday addressed a gathering of PIOs in Bahrain where he slammed India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government for creating hatred and division among people.

Intrusion in Arunachal: China agrees to stop road construction

Jan 09, 2018, at 04:48 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The long standoff between India and China reached a peaceful solution on Monday as the latter agreed to stop road-construction activity across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tuting area of Arunachal Pradesh.

Assam Rifles recovers huge quantity of wild animals' body parts in Nagaland

Jan 09, 2018, at 04:17 am

Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles on Monday recovered huge quantity of wild animals' body parts including bones of tiger and elephant in Nagaland.

Customs seize 180 kg agarwood from Guwahati airport

Jan 09, 2018, at 04:04 am

Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Customs Department seized around 180 kg agarwood chips from Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International airport in Guwahati on Monday.

Assam: V&AC arrests IAS officer in connection with Rs 2250 crore scam

Jan 09, 2018, at 03:53 am

Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The sleuths of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption of Assam Police on Monday arrested another IAS officer in connection with the Rs 2250 crore scam of Social Welfare department.

PIL in Calcutta HC against CU's decision to award Mamata Banerjee with D.Litt

Jan 09, 2018, at 03:45 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): Challenging Calcutta University (CU)'s announcement to confer West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with its prestigious D.Litt (Doctor of Letters) degree, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Calcutta High Court, reports said.

PM Modi addresses Valedictory Ceremony at DGP/IGP Conference at Tekanpur

Jan 09, 2018, at 12:40 am

Tekanpur, Jan 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Valedictory Ceremony at the Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police at BSF Academy at Tekanpur.

Allow freedom of press: Supreme Court tells politicians

Jan 09, 2018, at 12:12 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Amid an outrage over complaint against a journalist regarding Aadhaar leakage, the Supreme Court on Monday told politicians to allow the freedom of press, media reports said.

President of India Kovind addresses convocation of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University, Chitrakoot

Jan 08, 2018, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the convocation of the Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University on Monday at Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh).

Arvind Kejriwal slams Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal over death due to cold

Jan 08, 2018, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday attacked Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal over recent deaths due to cold in the nation capital.

Fire breaks out in Uttar Pradesh hospital, no casualty

Jan 08, 2018, at 10:45 pm

Gorakhpur, Jan 8 (IBNS): A major fire broke out in the administrative wing of the Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur city of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, media reports said.

Eastern Air Command Winter adventure camp concludes

Jan 08, 2018, at 10:41 pm

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): A week-long  Winter Adventure Camp organized by Air Force Station Bagdogra under the aegis of Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional), Easter Air Command concluded  at Bagdogra today. The aim of the camp was to promote the spirit of adventure and motivate the youth to join Indian Air Force, build team spirit, display professionalism and military power.  

AMU research scholar joins Hijbul

Jan 08, 2018, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) :  A research scholar at the Aligarh Muslim University is suspected to have  joined the Hizbul Mujahideen.

Supreme Court to reconsider judgement on criminalisation of homosexuality, refers matter to larger bench

Jan 08, 2018, at 07:46 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday said it will re-examine its 2013 verdict on Section 377 of the IPC which criminalised homosexuality and referred the matter to a larger bench, reports said.

Amicus curiae Sharan refutes claim of unknown person killing Mahatma Gandhi

Jan 08, 2018, at 06:53 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): There is no evidence that Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by an unknown person and not Nathuram Godse, submitted senior advocate Amrendra Sharan to the Supreme Court on Monday, according to media reports.

Shiv Sena leader stabbed to death in Mumbai

Jan 08, 2018, at 06:28 pm

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS) :  Shiv Sena leader  Ashok Sawant  was stabbed to death on Sunday night near his  residence in Mumbai's Kandivali east  by two unknown assailants, media reports said.

Ryan Murder Case: Bail denied to 16-year old accused

Jan 08, 2018, at 05:19 pm

Gurugram, Jan 8 (IBNS): Gurugram High Court has denied bail to the 16-year old accused in connection with the murder of class 2 student of Ryan International School, Pradyuman Thakur, media reports said.

Tamil Nadu Assembly session begins, Dinakaran makes his debut

Jan 08, 2018, at 04:29 pm

Chennai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Sidelined AIADMK leader and newly elected RK Nagar MLA, TTV Dinakaran, made his debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as its session began on Monday, media reports said.