Kerala: Daughter forced to convert to Islam, mother alleges

Jul 21, 2016, at 06:06 pm

Kochi, July 21 (IBNS): A mother of an engineering student alleged that her daughter was forced to convert to Islam after she rechristened herself Shahana, renouncing her birth name Aparna, reports stated.

Sea of humanity converge on Kolkata as TMC observes martyr day

Jul 21, 2016, at 05:48 pm

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): Movement of traffic in Kolkata's downtown area has come to a halt since Thursday morning, few hours prior to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s martyr day special rally which is witnessing a record number of attendees.

BSP workers on massive protest in Lucknow against BJP leader's abusive language against Mayawati

Jul 21, 2016, at 05:31 pm

Lucknow, July 21 (IBNS) : Thousands of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers on Thursday took to the street in Lucknow protesting against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dayashankar Singh using foul language against their party chief Mayawati, reports said.

Rahul Gandhi to visit victims of attack by cow protectors in Gujarat today

Jul 21, 2016, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) : Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will on Thursday visit the people from the Dalit community, who were stripped and thrashed by 'gau rakshaks' or self styled cow protectors in Gujarat's Una last week-an incident that had widespread ramification with violent protests and national outrage.

West Bengal government to set up cyber crime security of excellence

Jul 21, 2016, at 05:17 pm

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced that her government is set to establish a cyber security centre of excellence to fight cyber crimes effectively.

Kejriwal warns deputy of a possible CBI raid

Jul 21, 2016, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Mocking the Prime Minister, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has warned his deputy to be prepared for a CBI raid, after the latter inaugurated a newly constructed college building on Wednesday.

PM Modi greets Mallikarjun Kharge on his b'day

Jul 21, 2016, at 03:53 pm

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Congressman and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on his birthday.

National Conference to boycott all-party meet

Jul 21, 2016, at 03:16 pm

Srinagar, July 21 (IBNS): Major Opposition party of Jammu and Kashmir assembly National Conference said that it will not attend “meaningless exercise” that has been called by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tomorrow amid the ongoing crisis in Kashmir. The NC said that the meeting called by the CM “is too little too late.”

Heavy security arranged ahead of TMC's 21 July rally in Kolkata

Jul 21, 2016, at 05:33 am

Kolkata, Jul 20 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police have beefed up security in city's downtown Esplanade area for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s martyr day rally, which will be observed on Thursday, officials said.

Cabinet approves incorporation of Sagarmala Development Company

Jul 21, 2016, at 04:45 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the incorporation of Sagarmala Development Company (SDC) under the Companies Act, 2013.

Cabinet approves Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016

Jul 21, 2016, at 04:36 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016.

Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique

Jul 21, 2016, at 04:17 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of the Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique.

Kashmir newspaper houses to re-start printing

Jul 21, 2016, at 03:22 am

Srinagar, July 20 (IBNS) Kashmir Newspaper editors on Wednesday decide to resume the printing of papers after assurance from State Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.

Confident Indian Universities, agencies engaged in scientific research and development will soon reach top position: Mukherjee

Jul 21, 2016, at 03:13 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee received on Wednesday a report on “State of Indian Universities in the Global Academic Rankings” from O.P. Jindal Global University and the Indian Centre for Academic Rankings and Excellence (ICARE) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Mukherjee to complete four years in office in July 25

Jul 21, 2016, at 03:10 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will complete four years in office on July 25.

Army Chief reviews ‘operational preparedness’ in Srinagar

Jul 21, 2016, at 02:42 am

Srinagar, July 20 (IBNS) The Chief of Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh Wednesday reviewed the security situation in Kashmir during his visit to the Srinagar based 15 Corps.

Rohtak gangrape: NHRC sends notice to Haryana govt.

Jul 21, 2016, at 02:12 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday said it has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that on the 15th July, 2016 in Rohtak, Haryana, a girl was again gang raped by the same five persons, who had sexually assaulted her three years back in Bhiwani.

Hyderabad: Boys burn alive puppies

Jul 21, 2016, at 02:06 am

Hyderabad, July 20 (IBNS) In a shocking incident, three boys tied three puppies with rope and then burned them alive in Hyderabad city, reports said.

Bengaluru techie commits suicide after jumping off 9th floor

Jul 21, 2016, at 01:38 am

Bengaluru, July 20 (IBNS): A 32-year-old techie, working with Genpact in Benagluru, committed suicide by jumping off the ninth floor of his office.

Mayawati remark: Arvind Kejriwal slams Dayashankar Singh

Jul 20, 2016, at 11:46 pm

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday slammed BJP leader Dayashankar Singh for his remark against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

Mayawati remark:BJP UP vice-president Dayashankar Singh removed from his post

Jul 20, 2016, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) In a major move following his remark against BSP supremo Mayawati that triggered a controversy, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday removed Dayashankar Singh as party's Uttar Pradesh vice-president, reports said.

Rahul Gandhi caught 'napping' in LS

Jul 20, 2016, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was caught on camera taking 'nap' inside the Lok Sabha on Wednesday when the House was discussing the crucial issue of Dalit protests in Gujarat.

Sushma Swaraj: Government making all efforts to bring back Father Tom

Jul 20, 2016, at 09:40 pm

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): Government is taking all steps to bring back Malayalee priest Father Tom safely, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj as a purported video of kidnapped Father Tom being tortured by the ISIS cropped up on social media, according to media reports.

BJP apologises for its UP senior leader's derogatory remark on Mayawati

Jul 20, 2016, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has apologised for the derogatory remark made by the party's senior leader from Uttar Pradesh Dayashankar Singh in connection with BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday, according to media reports.

UP BJP vice president uses derogatory language to comment on Mayawati

Jul 20, 2016, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi/Lucknow, Jul 20 (IBNS): Dayashankar Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) vice-president in Uttar Pradesh used abusive language on Wednesday while commenting on Mayawati, the former Uttar Pradesh chief and Bahujan Samaj party (BSP) chief, according to media reports.

Government to boost Housing Finance sector to meet ‘Housing for All by 2022’

Jul 20, 2016, at 07:55 pm

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): The government is making all efforts to boost the Housing Finance Sector to ensure that the goal of Affordable Housing for all by 2022 said Minister of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday.

Rajnath Singh says the Una Dalit incident has upset PM Modi

Jul 20, 2016, at 07:31 pm

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, while replying to the Opposition's queries on the Gujarat Dalit case, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, said that the government strongly condemned the attack and that the incident has upset Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the media reported.

President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of Belgium

Jul 20, 2016, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of Belgium on the eve of their National Day (July 21, 2016).

Sushma Swaraj expects China may come around on India's NSG bid

Jul 20, 2016, at 07:25 pm

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): India will not sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but the engagement with China regarding India's bid to enter the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) continues, said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The government stopped IAF from crossing the LoC during 1993 Kargil war

Jul 20, 2016, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force was ready to bomb strategic targets inside Pakistan during the 1993 Kargil war but the then NDA government, led by former PM Atal Bihari Bajpayee did not agree to the ideas, saying India will not cross the Line of Control (Loc), according to media reports on Wednesday.