Kashmir shuts down on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2017, at 08:50 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS) Separatist-led strike has paralysed life in Kashmir region on India's 71st Independence Day, police said, as security has been beefed up across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
PM’s Independence Day Speech 2017- Highlights
Aug 15, 2017, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) Prime Minster Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 71th Independence Day. Following are the highlights from his speech:
Aug 15, 2017, at 07:37 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Aug 15 (IBNS) : Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday, hoisted the national tricolour at an Independence Day programme at a Government-aided school in Kerala, defying an order from the state's bureaucracy, NDTV reported.
Flood-hit areas of Assam brave the waters to celebrate 71st Independence Day
Aug 15, 2017, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Although Assam has been reeling under severe flood and disruption in activities, the calamity could not stop school children and others in the flood-affected districts from observing the 71st Independence Day.
Neighbouring countries wish India on 71st Independence Day
Aug 15, 2017, at 07:09 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, thanked the heads of various neighbouring countries for their best wishes for India on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day.
President Kovind pays tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi
Aug 15, 2017, at 06:42 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, paid tribute to the Indian soldiers at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, New Delhi, on Tuesday, on the occasion of the country's 71st Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2017, at 06:07 pm
Kathmandu, Aug 15 (BNS): The Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrated the 71st Indian Independence Day at its premises, on Tuesday, according to media reports.
PM Modi launches website to honour gallantry award winners
Aug 15, 2017, at 04:57 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a new website to honour all the gallantry award winners since Independence.
Bullets and abuses won't solve Kashmir problem: Modi on 71st Independence Day
Aug 15, 2017, at 04:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India's 71st Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Jammu and Kashmir, t neither abuses, nor bullets, but only embracing, can solve the problems in the State.
President condoles loss of lives in landslides in Himachal Pradesh
Aug 15, 2017, at 05:01 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind has condoled the loss of lives in massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh launches live twitter wall on ‘Bharat Ke Veer’
Aug 15, 2017, at 01:50 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the live twitter wall for promoting Bharat Ke Veer portal here on Monday on the eve of Independence Day 2017.
We need to engage ourselves to build our nation: President Kovind
Aug 15, 2017, at 01:29 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): In an address to the country on the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said people need to engage themselves in the process of building the nation.
President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on Independence Day eve
Aug 15, 2017, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's Independence Day eve speech is given below:
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O Paneerselvam meets PM Modi to discuss merger of AIADMK factions
Aug 15, 2017, at 01:00 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the possible merger of two factions of the AIADMK.
J&K Guv addresses people ahead of I-Day, asks people to pay homage to great leaders
Aug 15, 2017, at 12:16 am
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor N. N. Vohra on Monday said people must pay homage to great leaders who made enormous sacrifices to carry out a prolonged struggle for liberating the country from the foreign rulers.
JD(U) suspends 21 leaders for anti-party activities
Aug 14, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Patna, Aug 14 (IBNS): The Janata Dal (United) on Monday suspended 21 of its members for anti-party activities after they supported rebel leader Sharad Yadav.
Vice President greets people on Independence Day eve
Aug 14, 2017, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of our country on the joyous occasion of Independence Day.
Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of I-day celebrations
Aug 14, 2017, at 11:37 pm
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): A security blanket has been thrown around vital installations and checking has been intensified across Kashmir Valley ahead of Independence Day to thwart any attempt by militants to disrupt the celebrations.
4 security personnel injured in Kashmir grenade attack
Aug 14, 2017, at 11:29 pm
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Day before Independence celebrations, suspected militants of LeT on Monday hurled grenades on security forces in Kanihama area in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.
SC stays Madras HC's order that put on hold Karti Chidambaram's lookout notice
Aug 14, 2017, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Supreme Court on Monday stayed Madras High Court's order that had put on hold the look out notce issued against Karti Chidambaram in an alleged corruption case, according to media reports.
Yogi Adityanath orders top cop to ensure decent celebration of Janmashtami in UP
Aug 14, 2017, at 11:12 pm
Lucknow, Aug 14 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the top cop to ensure that people celebrate Janmashtami festival with decency at a time when deaths of several children had occurred in the state, media reports said.
President Ram Nath Kovind wishes nation on Janmashtami
Aug 14, 2017, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Monday wished the nation on the festival of Janmashtami.
Gorakhpur hospital tragedy: NHRC issues notice to Uttar Pradesh government
Aug 14, 2017, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued notice to the Government of Uttar Pradesh and called for a detailed reports over the death of 65 children at a hospital in Gorakhpur city recently.
J&K police apprehend two terrorists in Handwara area
Aug 14, 2017, at 08:43 pm
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two local militants of Harkatul Mujahideen outfit along with some arms in Handwara area of Kupwara in North Kashmir, police said on Monday.
Woman, branded a witch by relatives killed in Rajasthan, five arrested
Aug 14, 2017, at 08:36 pm
Ajmer, Aug 14 (IBNS) : Five members of a family have been arrested for allegedly killing a 40-year-old woman in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, who was accused of being a witch, NDTV reported.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar discusses flood situation with PM Narendra Modi
Aug 14, 2017, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi/Patna, Aug 14 (IBNS): As the flood situation in Bihar worsened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation with the state chief minister Nitish Kumar, according to media reports on Monday.
Centre moves Supreme Court against High Court's stay on look out notice against Karti Chidambaram
Aug 14, 2017, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): The centre has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's stay on the look out notice against former Finance Minister's son Karti Chidambaram, media reports said.
Gorakhpur hospital deaths : SC declines plea for suo motu action
Aug 14, 2017, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi/ Gorakhpur, Aug 14 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea for taking suo motu cognizance of the deaths of infants in Gorakhpur hospital and institute a Special Investigation Team probe, media reports said.
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After EPS, Panneerselvam to meet PM Modi today
Aug 14, 2017, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Amid the talks of merger of the two factions of AIADMK, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu O Panneerselvam will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, media reports said.
Kashmir teenage protester killed in pellet firing by forces
Aug 14, 2017, at 07:47 am
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS) A teenager in south Kashmir died on Sunday after he was hit by pellets fired by the security forces to disperse protesters, said police.