Three militants killed in Kashmir attack
Jan 01, 2018, at 10:56 pm
Srinagar, Jan 1 (IBNS): The 24-hour-long gunfight ended after security forces shot dead third militants this afternoon in Lethpora Puwlama of South Kashmir, central reserve police officials said.
Jan 01, 2018, at 09:28 pm
Pulwama, Jan 1 (IBNS) : The search operation in Lethpora area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district finally came to an end on Monday with the recovery of the body of the third militant, a day after a fierce attack left five CRPF personnel dead, reports said.
Preparations for 2019 Allahabad Kumbh Mela must be completed ahead of time, UP CM tells officials
Jan 01, 2018, at 09:27 pm
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked the concerned departments to complete preparations for the Kumbh Mela well ahead of the actual festival in 2019, according to media reports on Monday.
S N Bose's accomplishments were far ahead of his times and society, says PM Narendra Modi
Jan 01, 2018, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his address on the occasion of the curtain raiser ceremony of the commemoration of Prof. S.N. Bose’s 125th birth anniversary, in Kolkata via video conference from New Delhi, on Monday.
Jan 01, 2018, at 07:57 pm
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IBNS) : The Assam government on December 31 midnight published the much-awaited first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) recognising as legal citizens 1.9 crore out of the total 3.29 crore applicants.
India and Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations and facilities
Jan 01, 2018, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): India and Pakistan, on Monday, exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations between India and Pakistan, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
New Delhi: Fog retards flight, train operations; Hundreds left stranded
Jan 01, 2018, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): Hundreds of passengers in the New Delhi airport and train stations across the state were left stranded as dense fog induced low visibility retarded travel operations, reports said.
Mumbai Kamala Mills fire : restaurant managers arrested
Jan 01, 2018, at 06:07 pm
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IBNS) : The Mumbai police on Monday arrested two managers of a restaurant which caught fire in the devastating Kamala Mills blaze on Friday last resulting in the death of 14 people, reports said.
Prez Kovind, PM Modi greet people on New Year
Jan 01, 2018, at 03:23 pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of India on New Year's day.
President Kovind, Vice President Naidu wish nation on New Year eve
Jan 01, 2018, at 04:21 am
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday wished people on New Year eve.
Farewell 2017: That Was The Year That Was
Jan 01, 2018, at 02:16 am
As we bid adieu to the eventful 2017 and welcome with new hope 2018, IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back to track some of the major events which made it to the headlines during the year
Gujarat: Nitin Patel given finance ministry, assumes office
Jan 01, 2018, at 01:53 am
Ahmedabad, Dec 31 (IBNS): Gujarat's deputy chief minister Nitin Patel on Sunday took charge after he was given the finance portfolio.
Rajinikanth announces decision to join politics, will float his own political party
Jan 01, 2018, at 01:35 am
Chennai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Promising to bring a change, southern superstar and icon Rajinikanth on Sunday announced he will enter politics and float his own political party.
Four CRPF troopers killed in Jaish attack in Kashmir
Dec 31, 2017, at 09:14 pm
Srinagar, Dec 31 (IBNS) Four paramilitary CRPF personnel were killed, and several others were injured in an attack by Jaish-e-Muhammad fidayeens at a training centre at Letpora area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district during pre-dawn hours on Sunday.
Rajnikanth to float new party and contest next assembly polls in TN
Dec 31, 2017, at 08:07 pm
Chennai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Superstar Rajnikanth on Sunday announced that he will enter politics and float his own party.
New India will be fee of communalism and terrorism: Modi on Mann Ki Baat
Dec 31, 2017, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): As the countrymen prepares to embrace the new year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday promoted the idea of 'New India' which will be free of corruption, communalism, terrorism and casteism and said Indian democracy welcomes 21st century 'New India Voters'.
Kashmir: Indian soldier martyred in cross border firing in Nowshera Sector
Dec 31, 2017, at 04:22 pm
Srinagar, Dec 31 (IBNS): An Indian soldier has been killed in cross border firing along the Line of Control in Nowshera Sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning.
PM Modi to address 2017's final 'Mann Ki Baat' today
Dec 31, 2017, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will address the final edition of this year's Mann Ki Baat.
Pulwama: Militants attack CRPF camp, one jawan martyred
Dec 31, 2017, at 03:56 pm
Srinagar, Dec 31 (IBNS): A CRPF trooper died in the ongoing gunfight at Lethpora area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday.
An unintended mistake, but not justified: Palestine tries to pacify India
Dec 31, 2017, at 04:32 am
East Jerusalem/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Following a diplomatic gaffe in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, that has left India seething, Palestine has been seen in a damage control mode, trying to pacify New Delhi.
Lucknow: 51 girls rescued from Madrasa, one arrested
Dec 31, 2017, at 04:16 am
Lucknow, Dec 30 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, at least 51 girls were rescued from a Madrasa in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow city.
Dec 31, 2017, at 01:02 am
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): After a major controversy erupted when Palestinian ambassador to Pakistan shared stage with 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafeez Saeed during an event in Rawalpindi city, the country has decided to recall its envoy from the south Asian nation, media reports said.
India formally lodges protest with Palestine authority over Hafeez Saeed stage sharing
Dec 30, 2017, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): India lodged its displeasure to the Palestinian authorities over the sharing of dais by the country's ambassador with 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafeez Saeed during an event in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city on Friday.
Parliament should not become a platform for scoring political brownie points: Vice President Naidu
Dec 30, 2017, at 10:28 pm
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the Parliament should not become a platform for scoring political brownie points.
Narendra Modi asks people to tune into Mann Ki Baat tomorrow
Dec 30, 2017, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to listen to his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur meets Amit Shah
Dec 30, 2017, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Saturday met BJP President Amit Shah here.
Prime Minister to deliver two key addresses via video conferencing on Sunday and Monday
Dec 30, 2017, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address, via video conference, of the 85th Sivagiri Pilgrimage Celebrations, at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Kerala, on Sunday, December 31.
Four students arrested in Delhi for drug peddling
Dec 30, 2017, at 08:22 pm
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) : Delhi police have arrested four students of reputed educational institutions allegedly for being involved in a drug peddling racket in the national capital, media reports said.
Bhansali's Padmavati passed by Censor Board, but with a twist in name
Dec 30, 2017, at 08:04 pm
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS) : The Censor Board for Film Certification (CBFC) has passed Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmavati with a change in its name, reports said.
Assam tense ahead of first draft NRC publication
Dec 30, 2017, at 07:29 pm
Guwahati, Dec 30 (IBNS) : Assam government has stepped up security measures in the state to prevent any untoward situation following the publication of the first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC).