J&K CM expresses grief over civilians death in Handwara
Apr 13, 2016, at 04:58 am
Srinagar, Apr 12 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed 'tremendous grief' over the killing of two youths at Handwara and said the army personnel, who were involved in the incident, would be handed exemplary punishment.
Modi meets US Defence Secy Ashton Carter, hopes DTTI to progress along 'Make in India' vision
Apr 13, 2016, at 04:20 am
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter where he expressed satisfaction at the progress in bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries.
J&K: Indian Army orders inquiry into killing of 2 civilians
Apr 13, 2016, at 04:00 am
Srinagar, Apr 12 (IBNS) The Indian Army has ordered a probe into the killing of two civilians as they were protesting against the alleged molestation attempt in north Kashmir's Handwara town on Tuesday, reports said.
Kerala HC bans high decibel fireworks at night
Apr 13, 2016, at 02:36 am
Kochi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Two days after 110 people were killed in a fire tragedy in a temple at Kerala's Kollam district, the state's High Court on Tuesday ordered a prohibition on exploding high decibel firecrackers during nighttime.
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi's “Swachh Bharat†campaign
Apr 13, 2016, at 01:34 am
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “Swachh Bharat†campaign and said he lacks “lack of strategy and vision†in carrying out the cleanliness drives.
Apr 13, 2016, at 01:21 am
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): US Defence Secretary Ashton B. Carter met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Election Commission removes Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar
Apr 13, 2016, at 01:18 am
Kolkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): Ahead of assembly polls in Kolkata, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday replaced city's police commissioner Rajeev Kumar by senior IPS officer Soumen Mitra, sources confirmed.
Regional co-operation is essential for combating wildlife crime: Modi
Apr 13, 2016, at 01:12 am
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said regional co-operation is essential for combating wildlife crime.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visiting India
Apr 13, 2016, at 12:54 am
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter is on an official visit to India at the invitation of Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar from April 10-13.
Duke , Duchess meet Indian women
Apr 12, 2016, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) On day three of their official tour of India, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with a group of Indian women to hear about a range of issues affecting women and girls in the country.
Apr 12, 2016, at 10:40 pm
Srinagar, Apr 12 (IBNS) The Indian Army allegedly killed two civilians as they were protesting against the alleged molestation attempt in north Kashmir Handwara town on Tuesday, reports said.
Narada sting: Calcutta High Court finalizes footage-collection-committee members names
Apr 12, 2016, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice Manjulla Chellur, on Tuesday named 3 members for a committee to collect Narada News's sting operation's raw tape from Delhi.
West Bengal: Hawker-RPF clash in Asansol railway station
Apr 12, 2016, at 10:31 pm
Kolkata/Asansol, Apr 12 (IBNS): Hundreds of hawkers clashed with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) on Tuesday at Asansol railway station in West Bengal's Burdwan district, reports said.
PM Modi hosts royal couple Prince William and Kate for lunch
Apr 12, 2016, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for lunch at Delhi's Hyderabad House this afternoon, reports said.
India and US agree on sharing military logistics : US Defense Secretary
Apr 12, 2016, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, Apr. 12 (IBNS) In what could be a breakthrough in India-US bilateral relations, both the countries have agreed in principle to share military logistics, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Tuesday.
Fire breaks out in Kolkata restaurant
Apr 12, 2016, at 08:34 pm
Kolkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): A fire broke out in Arsalan restaurant at Park Circus Seven Point Crossing area in Kolkata on Tuesday noon, reports said.
Tamil Nadu election : Karunanidhi to seek re-election from Tiruvarur, file nomination on Apr 25
Apr 12, 2016, at 08:32 pm
Chennai, Apr 12 (IBNS) DMK chief M Karunanidhi will file nomination from Tiruvarur constituency on April 25 for upcoming TN Assembly polls, reports said.
Curfew in imphal as clashes leave 33 injured
Apr 12, 2016, at 08:11 pm
Imphal, Apr 12 (IBNS) Curfew has been imposed in Imphal west after the clash between two communities that left 33, including three policemen injured, reports said.
Tanzil Ahmed murder : Two arrested say personal grouse behind the crime
Apr 12, 2016, at 07:42 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Police have arrested two persons in connection with the murder of Tanzil Ahmed and learned from them that the NIA officer was shot dead over personal grouse, reports said.
UIDAI assures public that Aadhaar card in its paper form is a valid document
Apr 12, 2016, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), made an announcement on Monday, that the official Aadhaar letter or the cutaway portion or the downloaded version of Aadhaar on ordinary paper is valid and there is no need to laminate the same.
Latur water crisis: Delhi govt. to send 10 lakh litres of water to drought hit area
Apr 12, 2016, at 06:41 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Responding to the drought hit water crisis in Maharashtra's Latur district, the Delhi government is set to send 10 lakh litres of water everyday to the area for the next two months, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi to visit Mumbai today to support jewellers strike
Apr 12, 2016, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visits Mumbai on Tuesday, to support the ongoing jewellers' strike in the city.
Kerala CM calls all-party meet to discuss ban on fireworks in temples
Apr 12, 2016, at 06:13 pm
Thiruvanthpuram, Apr 12 (IBNS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has called an all-party meeting to discuss a ban on fireworks in temples, reports said.
Hyderabad boy catches fire while trying stunt for reality show, dies
Apr 12, 2016, at 05:51 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 12 (IBNS) In a tragic incident, a 19-year-old boy, has died at a Hyderabad hospital, three days after he caught fire while trying a dangerous stunt for a reality TV show, reports said.
Kerala temple fire: HC to decide on fire ban today, 6 arrested
Apr 12, 2016, at 05:48 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 12 (IBNS) The Kerala High Court will decide on whether to ban fire crackers display in the state in the future, on Tuesday, after at least 110 people were killed and around 800 injured following a mishap in one of the temples in Kollam district on Monday.
Bhiwandi fire: 20 people rescued, no casualty reported
Apr 12, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS) Twenty people were rescued by fire fighters after a garment factory in Mumbai's Bhiwandi town caught fire on Tuesday morning, trapping many inside, according to reports.
Indian prisoner Kirpal Singh found dead in Pakistan jail
Apr 12, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Lahore/New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Kirpal Singh, an Indian national, who had been in a Pakistan jail for 20 years, died on Monday under mysterious circumstances, reports said.
India's leading woman cyclist Veenu Paliwal dies in road accident
Apr 12, 2016, at 05:01 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) In a tragic incident, India's top woman motorcyclist Veenu Paliwal died in a road mishap in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district on Monday evening, reports said.
Maharashtra drought: Train with water relief arrives in Latur
Apr 12, 2016, at 04:44 pm
Latur, Apr 12 (IBNS) As the present Maharashtra government is witnessing one of the worst drought in the state's Latur district, special trains with water relief arrived in the affected area on Tuesday morning.
Royal couple William and Kate to sit for lunch with Modi today
Apr 12, 2016, at 04:37 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will sit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over lunch on Tuesday before visiting the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.