Rahul Gandhi to travel abroad to meet grandmother

Jun 14, 2017, at 04:25 am

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Amid the recent political hue and cry in the country, Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that he will be travelling abroad to meet his grandmother and spend some time with family.

Darjeeling: GJM activists clash with police on second day of indefinite strike

Jun 14, 2017, at 04:22 am

Darjeeling, June 13 (IBNS): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters got engaged in a clash with the police force on Tuesday morning in Chowck Bazar area, as their indefinite strike entered second day.

In-principle decision to open Janaushadhi Kendras at Railway Stations taken: Suresh Prabhu

Jun 14, 2017, at 03:04 am

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananthkumar held a detailed discussion with the Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu for opening of Janaushadhi Kendras at Railway Stations and other Railway establishments here on Tuesday.

Nine CRPF jawans injured in Kashmir grenade attack

Jun 14, 2017, at 02:21 am

Srinagar, June 13 (IBNS): At least nine para-military troopers were wounded when militants lobbed grenade on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Lariyar Tral of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday evening .

10 people killed, 7 missing in Mizoram landslides and floods

Jun 14, 2017, at 02:07 am

Aizawl (Mizoram), June 13 (IBNS): At least ten people were killed and seven others are missing following flash floods and massive landslides caused by heavy downpour that wrecked havoc in the north eastern Indian state Mizoram.

Sonowal directs Kamrup metro district administration and GDD to reach out to city dwellers

Jun 14, 2017, at 01:44 am

Guwahati, June 13 (IBNS): In view of the incessant rain lashing the capital city of Assam since morning causing artificial flood in several parts, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday directed Kamrup metro district administration and Guwahati Development Department (GDD) to be on their toes to meet any exigencies.

West Bengal: TMC Councillor of Howrah corporation held on murder charge

Jun 14, 2017, at 12:09 am

Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Councillor of Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC)'s Ward-29, Sailesh Rai was arrested on Tuesday morning in connection with a murder case, reports said.

I deny all allegations against me: Mallya

Jun 14, 2017, at 12:06 am

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Indian liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Tuesday appeared in a British court in connection with the hearing on the extradition case against him.

West Bengal: Truck mows down three in Murshidabad

Jun 13, 2017, at 10:09 pm

Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS): A speeding truck ploughed into a roadside garage on Behrampur-Lalbag state highway in Radharghat area under Behrampur Police Station in West Bengal's Murshidabad district in the wee hours of Tuesday, killing at least three people, reports said.

Major fire guts Howrah court's record room

Jun 13, 2017, at 09:45 pm

Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a district civil, criminal and sessions court in Kolkata's twin city Howrah on Tuesday morning, reports said.

Jyotiraditya Scindia arrested while trying to visit Mandsaur

Jun 13, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, June 13 (IBNS) : Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday was held at the borders of Mandsaur as he tried to enter the town, which is yet to recover from last week's violence during farmers' agitation, reports said.

CBI arrests Abhijeet Group promoters for alleged bank fraud

Jun 13, 2017, at 09:33 pm

New Delhi, Jun 13 (IBNS): The Central Brueau of Investigation (CBI), on Tuesday, arrested Abhijeet Group promoters Manoj Jayaswal, Abhishek Jayaswal and former DGM of Canara bank TL Pai for allegedly defrauding of Rs 290 crore, according to media reports.

MP police register criminal case against Congress MLA Khatik for inciting violence

Jun 13, 2017, at 07:29 pm

Bhopal, Jun 13 (IBNS): Police in Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, registered a criminal case against Congress MLA Shakuntala Khatik and Vinay Goyal for inciting violence in Karera of Shivpuri, according to media reports.

Actress found dead in Mumbai flat

Jun 13, 2017, at 06:52 pm

Mumbai, June 13 (IBNS): Krittika Choudhary, a struggling actress, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her apartment in Mumbai's Andheri suburb on Monday, NDTV reports.

Hardik Patel arrested on way to Mandsaur

Jun 13, 2017, at 06:39 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) : Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel and his supporters were arrested on Tuesday morning in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district while on their way to Mandsaur, the scene of last week’s violent farmers’ agitation, media reports said

Punjab police officer, a specialist in anti-drug raids, arrested

Jun 13, 2017, at 05:56 pm

Chandigarh, June 13 (IBNS) : A senior officer of Punjab police who became a star by carrying out successful operations against drug business in the state, was arrested on Monday after the shocking discovery of a massive haul of narcotics, arms and cash in his home, NDTV reports.

BSF orders probe into porn video on officer's laptop that played by mistake

Jun 13, 2017, at 04:07 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has ordered a probe into the accidental playing of a porn video instead of a motivational clip from a laptop of an officer during a presentation before a group of BSF personnel in Punjab's Ferozepur.

Trump to discuss with Modi common priorities: White House

Jun 13, 2017, at 03:47 pm

Washington, June 13 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will discuss common priorities like fighting terrorism when they meet in USA on June 26, a White House spokesperson said, even as the meeting is likely to see Modi raising the issue of H1B visa strictures imposed by Trump on Indians.

J&K: Two CRPF jawans injured in Tral grenade attack

Jun 13, 2017, at 04:37 am

Srinagar, June 12 (IBNS): At least two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were injured when militants lobbed hand grenade on paramilitary bunker in Tral area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night, official said.

Gunda remark: Rahul Gandhi rebukes Sandeep Dikshit

Jun 13, 2017, at 03:02 am

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Distancing himself from the comment made by party leader Sandeep Dikshit against the Indian Army chief, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his remark was 'wrong'.

Centre committed to fast tracking development in NE region: Rajnath Singh

Jun 13, 2017, at 02:14 am

Guwahati, June 12 : Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the centre is committed to fast tracking development in the north eastern region.

INS Sahyadri on Overseas Deployment to Papua New Guinea

Jun 13, 2017, at 02:09 am

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): In pursuance of India’s Act East policy, Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is on an overseas deployment to the South East Asia and Southern Indian Ocean. The ship would be on a port visit to Moresby from 12 June to 15 June 2017.

A responsible press is needed to hold power to account in our open society: Vice President

Jun 13, 2017, at 02:00 am

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Monday said that in an open society a responsible press is needed to hold power to account.

Differently abled children can be best ambassadors for innovative and ambitious campaign 'Anuyatra': Vice President

Jun 13, 2017, at 01:39 am

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has said that the differently abled children can be the best ambassadors for this innovative and ambitious campaign 'Anuyatra' or walking together campaign - for the persons with special needs.

Meghalaya outfit HNLC threatens Mukul Sangma govt to worsen situation

Jun 13, 2017, at 01:26 am

Guwahati, June 12 (IBNS): Meghalaya outfit group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on Monday threatened the Meghalaya government that, if the later does not stop their exercise of hunting down and arresting innocent civilians and students, the situation would worsen.

PM Modi mourns Dr C Narayana Reddy's death

Jun 12, 2017, at 11:50 pm

Hyderabad, June 12 (IBNS): Jnanpith awardee Dr C Narayana Reddy passed away on Monday.

PM Modi to visit US on June 25-26 at US President Donald Trump's invitation

Jun 12, 2017, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the US on June 25-26 at the invitation of the country's President Donald Trump, officials said on Monday.

BJP constitutes three-member panel of senior ministers for talks with political parties on next President

Jun 12, 2017, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) : BJP President Amit Shah on Monday set up a three-member panel of senior ministers for consultations with political parties for a consensus on the candidate for the Presidential election to be held on July 17, media reports said.

States must generate funds from own resources for farm loan waiver says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Jun 12, 2017, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi, Jun 12 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday that states should generate funds from own resources for farm loan waivers,, according to media reports.

Sonia Gandhi should apologise, Government demands after Cong leader's Goonda remark on Army chief

Jun 12, 2017, at 08:38 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) : A day after Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit created a stir by likening the army chief to a "street thug" (Sadak ke goonda), the Government reacted strongly, denouncing the comment and demanding an apology from Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, reports said.