PM Modi greets Delhi CM on his birthday
Aug 16, 2016, at 06:55 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Delhi chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the latter's birthday.
PM Modi condoles the death of Charti Lal Goel
Aug 16, 2016, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of Charti Lal Goel, the father of Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel.
Sedition charge against Amnesty India after slogan shouting
Aug 16, 2016, at 06:24 pm
Bengaluru, Aug 16 (IBNS) : A case of sedition was filed against unnamed members of Amnesty International India in Bengaluru’s JC Nagar Police station on Monday after anti-India slogans were allegedly raised at an event organised by the organisation, reports said.
President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of Gabon
Aug 16, 2016, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Gabon on the eve of their National Day (August 17, 2016).
President of India’s message on the eve of 71st anniversary of Independence Day of Indonesia
Aug 16, 2016, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia on the eve of 71st anniversary of their Independence Day (August 17, 2016).
Kashmir unrest : Four killed, 15 injured in firing after mob attack on police convoy
Aug 16, 2016, at 05:38 pm
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IBNS) : Four civilians were killed and 15 others injured on Tuesday as security forces opened fire on protesters in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday, reports said.
Maharashtra doctor allegedly kills six, bodies found at farmhouse
Aug 16, 2016, at 05:12 pm
Satara, Maharashtra, Aug 16 (IBNS) : The Maharashtra police have arrested a doctor, who in a chilling tale, has reportedly confessed to murdering six people, five of them women, and burying them at his farmhouse in Satara, reports said.
Indian Tricolour flies high in Canada
Aug 16, 2016, at 03:38 pm
Toronto, Aug 16 (IBNS): Over 600 hundred people of Indian origin gathered together to celebrate the Indian Independence Day at the Consulate of India Office in Toronto on Monday.
Kolkata woman killing: 3 suspects booked
Aug 16, 2016, at 05:55 am
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police on Monday held three persons, including the prime suspect, in connection with a woman's murder in city's Mullick Bazar area, officials said.
Bangladesh intelligence team to quiz ISIS suspect held in Kolkata
Aug 16, 2016, at 04:38 am
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): A three-member-team of Bangladesh's security intelligence department is likely to visit Kolkata on Monday or Tuesday to interrogate ISIS suspect, who was booked in West Bengal and in National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody, sources said.
Kiren Rijiju leads the massive Tri-colour Yatra from Leh to Khardungla
Aug 16, 2016, at 02:30 am
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju led the massive tri-colour yatra on Monday from Leh to Khardungla in Leh district, as a part of the Tiranga Yatra.
One killed in Kashmir violence
Aug 16, 2016, at 02:20 am
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): Amid clashes with security forces, one protester was killed on Monday, media reports said.
India trying to divert world attention from grim tragedy in Kashmir: Pakistan on Modi's I-Day speech
Aug 16, 2016, at 12:33 am
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IBNS): Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech, Pakistan's Sartaj Aziz, Adviser on Foreign Affairs said that the Indian leader was trying to 'divert world attention' from the 'grim tragedy' that has been unfolding in the Indian occupied Kashmir over the past five weeks.
Pakistan formally invites India for talk on Kashmir issue
Aug 16, 2016, at 12:19 am
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IBNS): Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry on Monday invited his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar to visit his nation for a discussion on the Kashmir issue.
Sino-India border personnel meet on Indian I-Day
Aug 16, 2016, at 12:16 am
Udhampur (J&K), Aug 15 (IBNS): A ceremonial Border Personal Meeting (BPM) on the occasion of 'Indian Independence Day' was conducted at Indian BPM huts at Chushul-Moldo and newly constructed BPM Hut at DBO-TWD meeting points of Eastern Ladakh on Monday.
PM Modi pays his last respects to Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Gujarat
Aug 15, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Saranpur, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Sarangpur in Gujarat.
J&K: CRPF officer, 2 terrorists killed in Nowhatta encounter
Aug 15, 2016, at 11:38 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): In a nearly five- hour- long encounter in Nowhatta region of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer and two terrorists were killed while 9 other jawans were injured.
PM Modi blasts Pakistan for 'glorifying terrorism' in I-Day speech
Aug 15, 2016, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): In a clear attack to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech on Monday, said there is a difference between those people who were brought up under the influence of humanism and those who reward terrorism.
Nation unites to celebrate Independence Day
Aug 15, 2016, at 10:45 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): The entire nation joined hands in celebrating 70th Independence Day with Prime Minister leading from the front as he joined the celebration and addressed the nation from Red Fort on Monday.
Air India connects Ahmedabad with Newark via London
Aug 15, 2016, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): National carrier Air India on Monday launched the Ahmedabad-Newark via London tri-weekly flight.
Rohith Vemula's mother hoists National Flag in Una
Aug 15, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Una, Gujarat, Aug 15 (IBNS): Radhika Vemula, whose young son Rohith committed suicide at a university in Hyderabad in January, hoisted the National Flag on Monday at a school in Una on the occasion of the Independence Day.
Six explosions rock Assam on I-Day
Aug 15, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Guwahati, Aug 15 (IBNS): Six explosions rocked Assam on Monday morning as the state is celebrating 70th Independence Day.
Excerpts from Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day speech
Aug 15, 2016, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of 70th Independence Day on Monday.
Jawan killed in J&K Nowhatta encounter
Aug 15, 2016, at 06:14 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): One jawan has been killed in an encounter in the Nowhatta region of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, according to media reports.
Terrorists open fire on security forces, 4 jawans injured
Aug 15, 2016, at 03:05 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): Terrorists opened fire on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowhatta area which left at least four jawans injured on Monday, media reports said.
Modi slams Pakistan for glorifying terrorism: PM
Aug 15, 2016, at 02:57 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at Pakistan for 'glorifying' terrorism.
Violence has no place in our society: Modi
Aug 15, 2016, at 02:44 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said violence has no place in Indian society.
India must reach new heights: Modi
Aug 15, 2016, at 02:22 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Addressing the nation from the iconic Red Fort on the ocassion of the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the energy in India must help the nation reach new heights of success.
Sushma Swaraj helps Indian national get free legal aid in Kuwait
Aug 15, 2016, at 05:35 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said India has offered free legal aid to a man who is facing criminal charges in Kuwait.
Nation gears up for Independence Day Celebrations
Aug 15, 2016, at 05:20 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): A proud nation celebrates its 70th Independence Day on Monday.