Indian Navy prepares for de-induction of TU142M Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft

Mar 26, 2017, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): The Indian Navy is preparing for de-induction of TU142M Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft after its 29 years of dedicated service to the nation.

Narendra Modi to host first Mann Ki Baat post Uttar Pradesh victory

Mar 26, 2017, at 03:29 pm

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will address the nation through his his monthly radio programme- 'Mann Ki Baat'.

Akhilesh Yadav attacks UP CM Yogi Adityanath over age difference

Mar 26, 2017, at 04:40 am

Lucknow, Mar 25 (IBNS): Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav attacked Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Aditynath over the latter's comment on age difference with the former, on Saturday, according to media reports.

West Bengal: Major storm hits parts of Malda, 2 killed

Mar 26, 2017, at 04:31 am

Kolkata/Malda, Mar 25 (IBNS): A massive storm, along with a heavy downpour, lashed few areas of West Bengal's Malda district on the wee hours of Saturday, killing at least two persons, including a child, and leaving several others injured.

Rajasthan: Minor gang-raped by eight teachers

Mar 26, 2017, at 02:51 am

Bikaner, Mar 25 (IBNS): The father of a minor has registered an FIR against eight teachers for gang-raping her daughter two years ago in Rajasthan, according to media reports.

IPS officer suspended for accusing UP government

Mar 26, 2017, at 02:30 am

Lucknow, Mar 25 (IBNS): An Indian Police Service officer was suspended for accusing Uttar Pradesh government on twitter for targeting cops belonging to Yadav caste, on Saturday, according to media reports.

Union Home Minister attends passing out parade of BSF Assistant Commandants at Gwalior

Mar 26, 2017, at 02:26 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said the Centre has chalked out a new roadmap to strengthen our border security.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes Bangladesh on National Day eve

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:48 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on the eve of their National Day.

Assam Rifles distributes sports equipment in Arunachal Pradesh

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:39 am

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS) : As a valuable contribution towards the development of sports welfare in Miao, Neotan village under Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district and Borduria village under Tirap district, as a part of its Military Civic Action Programme, the Changlang Battalion and the Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of DAO division distributed varied sports equipment to the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya Miao, Newman School, Neotan & Secondary School Pokkoam, Borduria Village.

Sonowal distributes cheques to beneficiaries of Atal Amrit Abhiyan

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:35 am

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday launched the ceremonial distribution of cheques to the beneficiaries of Atal Amrit Abhiyan when he handed over a cheque worth Rs 2 lakh to Saurav Jyoti Kalita a patient with neurological disorder at a programme held at Veterinary Field, Khanapara in Guwahati.

UP government will work towards development for all, appeasement for none: Yogi Adityanath

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:18 am

Gorakhpur, Mar 25 (IBNS): Yogi Adityanath during his first public address as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh said that the newly elected government will work towards development for all but appeasement for none indicating that there will be no religion based politics, in Gorakhpur on Saturday.

After Manipur, now Assam government to start anti-corruption campaign ‘Na Dibo Na Lobo’

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:02 am

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS) : To curb corruption, Assam government to start anti-corruption campaign named ‘Na Dibo Na Lobo’ (not giving not taking) across the state soon.

Defamation case: Kejriwal put on trial

Mar 26, 2017, at 12:37 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): In a major development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders will face trial in a criminal defamation case filed against them by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Swachh Bharat will be a top priority: UP CM

Mar 26, 2017, at 12:15 am

Lucknow, Mar 25 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on Saturday declared that the goals and targets of the Swachh Bharat Mission are of top priority to the new government in the State.

Jaitley Defamation case: Kejriwal to face trial

Mar 25, 2017, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): In a criminal defamation case filed against him by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, a Delhi court on Saturday put Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to trial.

Yogi Adityanath visits Gorakhpur

Mar 25, 2017, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday visited his constituency Gorakhpur.

Need to defend the universities as free spaces: Vice President

Mar 25, 2017, at 10:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Saturday said that there is an imperative need to defend the universities as free spaces, as independent, critical repositories of knowledge, and as sources of renewal of liberal values that provide avenues of social mobility and equality to people.

US warns citizens to be 'vigilant' during Bangladesh visit

Mar 25, 2017, at 10:30 pm

Washington/Dhaka, Mar 25 (IBNS|): The US has urged its citizens to be vigilant during their visit to Bangladesh.

J & K teachers relieved of additional duty-burdens

Mar 25, 2017, at 10:00 pm

Srinagar, Mar 25 (IBNS) : In a Major development, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to relieve teachers of all non-teaching assignments, including election and census-related responsibilities, to minimize the interruption in academic activities.

Corruption has flourished in Delhi under AAP rule : Amit Shah launches tirade ahead of MCD polls

Mar 25, 2017, at 08:23 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS) : BJP President Amita Shah on Saturday came down heavily on the Aam Aadmi Party, saying corruption has flourished in Delhi under the Arvind Kejriwal Government rule. y.

Film producer Shirish Kunder apologises for his UP CM tweets

Mar 25, 2017, at 07:28 pm

Mumbai/Lucknow, Mar 25 (IBNS): Film producer Shirish Kunder, on Saturday, apologised for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, according to media reports

Maharashtra doctors join duty after calling off strike

Mar 25, 2017, at 07:22 pm

Mumbai, Mar 25 (IBNS) : After six days of mass protest against a spate of attacks on doctors, Maharashtra's resident doctors called off their strike and re-joined their duties in the wee hours of Saturday.

Srijato's controversial poem removed from Facebook

Mar 25, 2017, at 06:53 pm

Kolkata, Mar 25 (IBNS): The Facebook authorities on Friday removed Bengali poet Srijato Bandyopadhyay's controversial post from his timeline after a large number of users 'reported' against it,, reports said.

Muivah's Nagalim claim triggers huge protests in Assam

Mar 25, 2017, at 06:50 pm

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS): A recent statement reportedly made by NSCN (IM) General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah at the NSCN (IM) headquarters Hebron on its 38th Republic Day, has triggered protests in Assam, according to media reports.

US wants deportation of more than 270 Indian nationals

Mar 25, 2017, at 06:25 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS) : The US authorities have recently informed India that it wants to deport more than 270 Indian nationals living in the country illegally,NDTV reported quoting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Amit Shah to address rally today in Delhi, ahead of MCD polls

Mar 25, 2017, at 05:16 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): BJP National President Amit Shah will address a rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Saturday, ahead of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) polls.

Fire breaks out in Delhi's industrial area, kills one

Mar 25, 2017, at 02:55 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out in Delhi's Narela Industrial Area, killing one, media reports said.

Andhra Pradesh woman, son found dead in New Jersey apartment

Mar 25, 2017, at 05:59 am

New Jersey, Mar 24 (IBNS): A techie hailing from Andhra Pradesh and her 7-year-old son was found dead in her apartment, media reports said on Friday.

Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad boards train after flight ban

Mar 25, 2017, at 05:35 am

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad boarded a train to reach Mumbai following the flight ban imposed on him by the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) for assaulting a 60 years old Air India staff member, on Friday, according to media reports.

Assam Forest Minister inaugurates CWRC photo exhibition

Mar 25, 2017, at 03:48 am

Guwahati, Mar 24 (IBNS): Assam Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma on Friday inaugurated CWRC-a pictorial journey of securing wildlife-showcasing the 15 years’ service of Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) for protecting wildlife at State Art Gallery in Guwahati.