Calcutta HC issues interim stay on Kolkata Police's ongoing probe into Narada sting

Aug 06, 2016, at 12:38 am

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday put an interim stay order on the Kolkata Police's ongoing investigation into Narada sting operation.

US Presidential Election process explained by Consul General Craig Hall

Aug 05, 2016, at 11:41 pm

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): With the global media having whipped up a considerable interest in the November 2016 US Presidential Election, especially during the run-up for the nomination of party candidates, the United States Consulate General in Kolkata held a presentation on Thursday to explain the various steps involved in the election process, at the American Centre.

Assam terror attack : 13 civilians killed, 18 others injured

Aug 05, 2016, at 10:51 pm

Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least 13 civilians were killed and 18 others injured in a terror attack in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Friday, officials said.

America wants bigger Indian influence in East and South East: US Consul General

Aug 05, 2016, at 10:31 pm

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): United States wants to see India’s influence increase to the East and South East because the country is a very good example of the values, benefits and the importance of a democracy, a senior American diplomat here has said.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes people of Bolivia ahead of National Day

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:23 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of the Plurinational Republic of Bolivia on the eve of their National Day.

Embassy of Israel looking for the next Indian startup

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Embassy of Israel in cooperation with TiE Delhi-NCR will host the “Start Tel Aviv” competition India Finals on Aug 12.

Assam terror attack : Four people killed, several injured

Aug 05, 2016, at 07:49 pm

Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least four civilians were killed and several injured when suspected terrorists opened fire at a market place in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday.

Two killed as gunman opens fire in Kokrajhar, gun battle with security forces

Aug 05, 2016, at 07:06 pm

Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least two people were killed and several injured when a gunman opened fire at Balazan market in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday afternoon, reports said.

Renowned Assamese writer Mahim Bora passes away

Aug 05, 2016, at 07:04 pm

Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Renowned Assamese writer Mahim Bora passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Friday morning. He was 93.

Kanpur custody death of Dalit youth : Brother says police beat them up mercilessly

Aug 05, 2016, at 06:37 pm

Kanpur, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Kamal Valmiki, the Dalit youth who died in police custody in Kanpur, and his brother were allegedly beaten up by cops for hours in a severe manner after they had been brought in on Tuesday for interrogation in connection with a robbery.

India took strong stand against terror at SAARC meet : Rajnath Singh at Parliament

Aug 05, 2016, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Taking a strong stand against terror, India has called upon all SAARC nations to take harshest measures not only against the perpetrators, but also the supporters of terrorism, Home Minister Rajnath Singh told parliament on Friday.

NIA investigates Naik's involvement in inspiring terrorists

Aug 05, 2016, at 04:55 pm

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): The trouble is far from over for Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik, as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) suspects his role in inspiring at least 50 terror accused and suspects, media reports said.

IS leader killed in Egypt

Aug 05, 2016, at 03:50 pm

Cairo, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Egyptian military has claimed that a top IS leader has been killed in the country, media reports said.

Murder case registered against policemen after dalit man dies in custody

Aug 05, 2016, at 03:26 pm

Kanpur, Aug 5 (IBNS): A murder case was registered against five policemen after a dalit (backward caste) man died in their custody, media reports said.

Nitish Kumar calls Jaitley, offers to do his bit for GST

Aug 05, 2016, at 04:57 am

Patna, Aug 4 (IBNS): Setting aside political rivalry, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday called up Finance Minister Arun Jailey and said he is ready to do his bit for the GST Bill, that was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Flight EK521 was involved in "operational incident" while landing at Dubai: Emirates

Aug 05, 2016, at 02:53 am

Dubai, Aug 4 (IBNS): A day after the massive accident, Emirates on Thursday informed that its flight EK521 was involved in an "operational incident" upon landing at Dubai International Airport at approximately on Wednesday.

Three rhinos poached in Kaziranga in past 24 hours

Aug 05, 2016, at 01:27 am

Guwahati, Aug 4 (IBNS): Poachers killed another one horned rhinoceros in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP) on Wednesday night and managed to flee with its horn.

If CBI fails, I will find out Tagore's stolen Nobel medal: Mamata Banerjee

Aug 05, 2016, at 01:06 am

Birbhum/Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said during an event at Bolpur in West Bengal's Birbhum district that she could find out Rabindranath Tagore's stolen Nobel Prize medal, if given a chance to investigate.

Assam CM urges MoS for Water Resources for strengthening of embankments

Aug 05, 2016, at 12:54 am

Guwahati, Aug 4 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the 5000 Km embankments in Assam serve as a safeguard to rural economy and the recurring breaches on the embankments pose danger to rural economy.

Assam gets Rs 1449 crore as crude oil royalty at pre-discounted price

Aug 05, 2016, at 12:43 am

Guwahati, Aug 4 (IBNS): Fulfilling the demands of the people of Assam, the Centre on Thursday facilitated the release of crude oil royalty at pre-discounted price when Oil India Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited handed over two cheques worth Rs. 1449.88 crore to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at a function held in New Delhi's Assam Bhawan.

Hawk aircraft crash: Probe ordered, no injury reported

Aug 05, 2016, at 12:33 am

Kalaikunda, West Bengal, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ordered a probe into the Hawk Aircraft crash, which took place earlier in the day, an official release stated.

West Bengal: 2 killed in road mishap in West Midnapore

Aug 05, 2016, at 12:33 am

West Midnapore/Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): At least two persons were killed and 30 others were seriously injured when a speeding truck crashed into an oncoming bus near Midnapore town in West Bengal's on Thursday morning, reports said.

PM Modi greets US President Obama on birthday

Aug 05, 2016, at 12:02 am

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted US President Barack Obama on his birthday.

Kolkata teacher accused of beating girl student for writing wrong roll number

Aug 04, 2016, at 10:07 pm

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): A teacher of St. Stephen's School in Kolkata's Dumdum area allegedly beat up a fourth standard student on Wednesday as the girl wrote wrong roll number on her exam paper, reports said.

Implementing National Policy for Women Safety

Aug 04, 2016, at 09:58 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Krishana Raj, MoS, Ministry of Women and Child Development informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the central government has set up One Stop Centres and Women Helpline (181) so that women can easily seek justice.

Peepli Live co-director Mahmood Farooqui sentenced for 7 yrs on rape charge

Aug 04, 2016, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS) A Delhi court on Thursday convicted and sentenced to jail for seven years Mahmood Farooqui, co-director of the critically acclaimed film Peepli Live, for raping an American research scholar.

SAARC: Pakistan blacks out Rajnath Singh speech, prevents Indian media to cover it

Aug 04, 2016, at 09:04 pm

Islamabad/New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Pakistan blacked out Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh's speech at the SAARC summit in Islamabad on Thursday and also barred Indian media from covering it, according to media reports.

Mamata Banerjee remembers Kishore Kumar on his birthday

Aug 04, 2016, at 08:47 pm

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday paid tribute to late singer Kishore Kumar on his birthday.

IAF Hawk trainer crashes in West Bengal, pilots eject safely

Aug 04, 2016, at 07:45 pm

Kalaikunda, West Bengal, Aug 4 (IBNS) A Hawk advanced jet trainer of Indian Air Force on Thursday crashed in West Bengal's Kalaikunda after the take off from the defence airbase there, said reports.

High Court quashed Gujarat Government notification for ten per cent EBC quota

Aug 04, 2016, at 06:30 pm

Ahmedabad, Aug 4 (IBNS) : The Gujarat High Court on Thursday quashed the Gujarat government notification on providing ten per cent quotas for economically backward Classes (EBC) among the upper castes in educational institutions, reports said.