Kashmir crisis: Amnesty calls for restrain

Jul 13, 2016, at 02:50 am

Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir must ensure that people injured in shootings by security forces have access to medical assistance, and medical professionals can carry out their work without interference, Amnesty International India has said.

Darjeeling is a mini India, says President

Jul 13, 2016, at 02:35 am

Darjeeling, July 12 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said Darjeeling is mini India and not merely a simple geographic expression.

South Sudan crisis: Sushma Swaraj assures Akshay Kumar about evacuation of Indians

Jul 13, 2016, at 01:55 am

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Amid conflict, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday assured Bollywood star Akshay Kumar that her government is evacuating Indians presently stuck in South Sudan's Juba area as early as possible.

Pakistan Foreign Secretary briefs Ambassadors of P-5 over Kashmir issue

Jul 13, 2016, at 01:34 am

Islamabad, July 12 (IBNS): Pakistan's Foreign Secretary briefed Ambassadors of the Permanent Members of the Security Council (China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom and USA) over the tense situation in 'Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOK)'.

PM Modi reviews Kashmir crisis

Jul 13, 2016, at 01:26 am

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high level meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh where he sought information on the current situation in Kashmir where 30 people have died and about 1400 others are injured so far in massive protests following the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani.

Congress appoints Raj Babbar as UP Congress Committee President

Jul 13, 2016, at 12:54 am

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS) The Congress on Tuesday announced it has appointed party leader Raj Babbar as Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President.

Kolkata: TMC councilor booked for demanding extortion

Jul 13, 2016, at 12:15 am

Kolkata, Jul 12 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and TMC ruled Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation's councilor Anindya Chatterjee was arrested on Tuesday for alleged extortion, officials said.

Coal scam: Ranjit Sinha indicted by SC panel

Jul 12, 2016, at 09:32 pm

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): A Supreme Court appointed panel has indicted former CBI supremo Ranjit Sinha over his alleged role in the coal scam, media reports said.

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

Jul 12, 2016, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Montenegro on the eve of their National Day (July 13, 2016).

Priyanka Gandhi meets UP Congress in charge Ghulam Nabi Azad

Jul 12, 2016, at 08:02 pm

New Delhi/Lucknow, Jul 12 (IBNS): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is in charge of Congress in Uttar Pradesh, met on Tuesday, according to media reports.

Pakistan has no right to comment on Kashmir issue: Salman Khurshid

Jul 12, 2016, at 07:53 pm

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Congressman and former cabinet minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday lashed out at Pakistan for its comments on the Kashmir and said that the neighbouring nation has no right to comment on the issue.

Union government taking steps to diffuse violence in Jammu and Kashmir

Jul 12, 2016, at 07:01 pm

New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): In view of the continued violence in Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Home Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to monitor the situation, the media reported on Tuesday.

No arrest for Zakir Naik as SID hands clean chit

Jul 12, 2016, at 05:54 pm

Mumbai, July 12 (IBNS): After days of turbulence, Muslim preacher and tele-evangelist Zakir Naik can breathe a sigh of relief as he has been handed a clean chit by the Maharashtra State Intelligence Department (SID), who said that there isn't enough evidence for Naik's arrest.

Congress projects Rahul as the saviour of farmers from Modi and RSS

Jul 12, 2016, at 04:56 pm

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Tuesday posted a picture of party vice president Rahul Gandhi assuring farmers of protection from Modi and RSS.

Curfew continues in Kashmir Valley, death toll reaches 29

Jul 12, 2016, at 03:46 pm

Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS): Curfew continued for the fourth straight day on Tuesday in the Kashmir Valley which has been witnessing violence since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen (Hizb) commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani.

Kejriwal praises his own cabinet

Jul 12, 2016, at 03:35 pm

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was all praise for his own cabinet on Tuesday and lauded the health and education sector.

Supreme Court permits Sahara to sell its assets to repay investors

Jul 12, 2016, at 05:20 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday granted Sahara permission to sell any of its properties including those which have being given to SEBI for sell, with terms and condition.

India will work towards removing imbalance in trade with Kenya: PM Modi

Jul 12, 2016, at 05:06 am

Nairobi, July 11 (IBNS): During his address at the joint meeting of Indian and Kenyan business leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured his host country that India will work towards removing the imbalance in trade.

President confers the 51st Jnanpith Award on Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari

Jul 12, 2016, at 03:34 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee conferred the 51st Jnanpith Award on renowned writer, Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari on Monday at a function held at Parliament Library Building, New Delhi.

India slams Pakistan over remarks on J&K violence

Jul 12, 2016, at 02:47 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): With Pakistan condemning the recent death of top Hizb commander Burhan Wani, India on Monday urged the country to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of its neighbours.

Indian govt advises nationals not to visit South Sudan

Jul 12, 2016, at 02:37 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Following deteriorating security situation in South Sudan, the Indian government on Monday advised people not to visit the country .

Preachers of hate and violence are threatening the fabric of our society: Modi

Jul 12, 2016, at 02:17 am

Nairobi, July 11 (IBNS): Voicing a strong message against terrorism, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said preachers of hate and violence are threatening the fabric of our society.

Kiren Rijiju inaugurates two weeks’ BOP training module of SSB

Jul 12, 2016, at 12:48 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the two weeks' BOP Training Module of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) through video conferencing here on Monday.

RTI is a powerful tool that strengthens democracy: Vice President

Jul 12, 2016, at 12:27 am

Lucknow, July 11 (IBNS) Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that RTI is a powerful tool that strengthens democracy and promotes good governance by enhancing the citizen’s ability to participate in the process.

President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Darjeeling from July 12 to 15

Jul 12, 2016, at 12:06 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will visit Darjeeling city in West Bengal from July 12 to 15, 2016.

Amarnath Yatra commences after brief suspension

Jul 11, 2016, at 11:13 pm

Jammu, July 11 (IBNS): The Amarnath Yatra commenced from Monday after it was briefly suspended following violence in Jammu and Kashmir media reports said.

Jharkhand ropes in corporate captains to enhance ease of doing business

Jul 11, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): The Government of Jharkhand held the inaugural meeting of the Jharkhand Investment Promotion Board (JIPB) in India’s financial capital, Mumbai.

Apex court extends working hours to dispense speedy justice in Nirbhaya case

Jul 11, 2016, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court said on Monday that the working hours of the Special Bench is being extended from July18 for speedy justice in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case, according to media reports.

Sonia Gandhi condemns J&K violence

Jul 11, 2016, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Congress Sonia Gandhi on Monday condemned loss of lives in the ongoing violence in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sushma Swaraj says her ministry is closely following developments in South Sudan

Jul 11, 2016, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Monday that she is aware of the developments in South Sudan and her ministry is planning the evacuation of Indian nationals, after renewed fighting broke out in the region, according to media reports.