BJP decapacitating institutional integrity, says Congress
Dec 19, 2016, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Congress communications in-charge Randeep S Surjewala on Monday accused the current government of 'decapacitating institutional integrity'.
Jiash chief Masood Azhar and three others named mastermind in Pathankot chargesheet
Dec 19, 2016, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS) : Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar and three other members of the Pakistan-based terror group have been named in the chargesheet for the Pathankot terror attack carried out at the beginning of this year, NDTV reported.
O Panneerselvam to pitch for Bharat Ratna for former CM Jayalalithaa
Dec 19, 2016, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi, 19 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who is in the national capital, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and urge him to confer the Bharat Ratna on his predecessor J Jayalalithaa.
Pampore attack: Kashmir Police Chief reviews secuirty
Dec 19, 2016, at 04:05 am
Srinagar, Dec 18 (IBNS): In the wake of terror attack on an army convoy on Saturday, security of the forces, during their movement on Srinagar-Jammu national highway, was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by state police chief K Rajendra Kumar on Sunday.
A. K. Dhasmana appointed as new R&AW chief
Dec 19, 2016, at 03:10 am
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of A. K. Dhasmana, IPS , Special Secretary, Research& Analysis Wing (R&AW)as Secretary, R&AW for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier, by granting extension in service under provisions of FR 56, officials said on Sunday.
Assam CM directs to improve coordination between Forest and Railways for controlling elephant deaths
Dec 19, 2016, at 01:09 am
Guwahati, Dec 18 (IBNS) : Expressing deep concern over high number of elephant deaths due to mowing down by speeding train in recent days in Assam, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the State Forest Department and NF Railway to improve communication and co-ordination to control such incidents in a meeting held on Sunday at Assam Secretariat.
Manipur violence: Protesters torch 40 vehicles, curfew imposed in Imphal-Ukhrul
Dec 19, 2016, at 12:54 am
Guwahati, Dec 18 (IBNS) : The law and order situation turned more violent in Manipur after protesters on Sunday torched more than 40 vehicles in Imphal East district, who protest against the economic blockade by NSCN(IM) , United Naga Council (UNC) and recent attacks on police laid by militants.
World and region faces growing threat of terrorism, President Mukherjee tells Tajik President
Dec 19, 2016, at 12:19 am
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday received Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He also hosted a banquet in his honour.
Dec 18, 2016, at 10:31 pm
Imphal, Dec 18 (IBNS): Curfew has been imposed in Imphal East district of Manipur after normal life was hit in the area following the strike called on Saturday to protest against the attack on Manipur Police personnel by suspected NSCN(IM) cadres.
Sushma Swaraj promises to help in bringing body of Indian from Japan
Dec 18, 2016, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday promised to bring back the mortal remains of an Indian national who passed away in Tokyo recently.
Vijay Goel inaugurates 'Celebrating North East' festival in Delhi
Dec 18, 2016, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): To create an interaction of ideas, provide an international marketing platform and showcase North East India's Textiles and Handicrafts together with North East Institute of Fashion Technology (NEIFT) along with CARE LUIT organised a mega two day festival comprising of fashion shows, cultural program, musical shows and exhibitions of handloom, handicrafts, jute and MSME sector of the North East Region.
Why did CBI arrest me 3 years after FIR, asks SP Tyagi
Dec 18, 2016, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi,, Dec 18 (IBNS): Ex-Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi has now questioned that why has he been arrested three years after the first registration of FIR by CBI against him, media reports said.
Dec 18, 2016, at 06:18 pm
Guwahati, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Income Tax department has unearthed such bank accounts where huge amount of banned denominations have been deposited post demonetisation in Assam.
150 liquor shops to be closed along highways?
Dec 18, 2016, at 04:59 pm
Kolhapur, Dec 18 (IBNS): As per the Supreme Court's recent order to ban sale of alcohol along all national and state highways, about 150 liquor shops will have to be closed, media reports said.
CNS Sunil Lanba to visit Japan
Dec 18, 2016, at 04:26 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC is on an official visit to Japan commencing on Monday.
Congress questions appointment of Rawat as new Indian Army chief
Dec 18, 2016, at 01:55 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Congress on Sunday questioned the appointment of Lt General Bipin Rawat as the new Indian Army chief.
Lt General Bipin Rawat named next Indian Army Chief
Dec 18, 2016, at 03:40 am
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Lt General Bipin Rawat has been appointed as the next chief of the Indian Army, reports said.
ISIS suspect arrested in Himachal Pradesh
Dec 18, 2016, at 03:10 am
Kullu, Dec 17 (IBNS): A man, who had alleged ISIS-link, was arrested from Banjar town in Kullu district of Himalachal Pradesh on Saturday, media reports said.
Modi, Emomali Rahmon discuss strengthening India-Tajikistan relations
Dec 18, 2016, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he discussed issues related to strengthening India-Tajikistan relations with the country's President Emomali Rahmon.
Kashmir attack: CM Mehbooba Mufti condemns
Dec 18, 2016, at 02:07 am
Srinagar, Dec 17 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday condemned the killing of three army personnel in a militant attack in Pampore town of the state.
Assam: Security forces bust poachers camp, seize huge cache of arms-ammo
Dec 18, 2016, at 01:57 am
Guwahati, Dec 17 (IBNS): Poachers used sophisticated weapons to kill one horned rhino in Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and it came to light after security forces busted a camp of poachers and seized huge cache of arms and ammunition and a rhino horn in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Saturday, officials said.
Court sends SP Tyagi to judicial custody till Dec 30
Dec 18, 2016, at 01:49 am
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Saturday sent ex-Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi to judicial custody till Dec 30.
Illegal note exchange: 2 RBI officials arrested
Dec 18, 2016, at 01:20 am
Bangalore, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday arrested two Reserve Bank of India officials for allegedly being involved in the illegal exchange of Rs.1.99 crore in demonetised currency here, media reports said.
MNRF claims responsibility of triple blasts in Manipur
Dec 18, 2016, at 12:47 am
Guwahati, Dec 17 (IBNS) : Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) on Saturday claimed responsibility of three serial blasts in Manipur’s Imphal on Friday night.
Modi ji cannot escape the nation: Rahul Gandhi
Dec 18, 2016, at 12:23 am
Belagavi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the note ban issue and said he cannot run away from the nation.
M Hamid Ansari meets Tajikistan President
Dec 17, 2016, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Vice President M Hamid Ansari on Saturday met President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan.
Kashmir attack: 3 soldiers killed
Dec 17, 2016, at 11:03 pm
Pampore, Dec 17 (IBNS): Three army soldiers were killed in a suspected militants attack on an Army convoy on Srinagar-Jammu highway in Pampore town of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday.
Nearly 70 militants of NSCN(IM) attack Manipur Rifles and 7th IRB post, snatch 20 weapons
Dec 17, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Guwahati, Dec 17 (IBNS) : Nearly 70 militants of NSCN(IM) attacked the two post of Manipur Rifles and 7th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) of Manipur police in Manipur’s newly created district Noney on Saturday.
J&K: Army convoy attacked by militants
Dec 17, 2016, at 09:52 pm
Srinagar, Dec 17 (IBNS): Suspected militants ambushed an army convoy on Srinagar-Jammu highway in Pampore town of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on the outskirts of Srinagar city on Saturday .
ED recovers Rs 30 lakh and gold from tailor
Dec 17, 2016, at 08:26 pm
Chandigarh, Dec 17 (IBNS) In a crackdown on black money hoarders, the Enforcement Directorate has reportedly recovered about Rs 30 lakh in cash and 2.5 kg gold from a tailor's premises in Punjab, said ED on Saturday, according to media reports.