Burdwan blast: Hakim's wife sent to NIA custody till Nov 20

Nov 16, 2014, at 01:26 am

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): The City Sessions court on Saturday sent arrested woman terrorist Alima Bibi to National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody till Nov 20.

Sterilisation deaths: State trying to cover-up the tragedy, says Rahul

Nov 15, 2014, at 11:10 pm

Bilaspur, Nov 15 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met the victims of tragic sterilisation surgeries in Bilaspur that have left 13 women dead and alleged that corruption has led to this incident, media reported.

Ready to talk with separatists: VK Singh

Nov 15, 2014, at 10:40 pm

Srinagar, Nov 15 (IBNS): In his maiden visit to Kashmir after taking charge as a Minister of State for External Affairs, former Army Chief Gen (Retd) V K Singh on Saturday appealed Kashmir separatist leaders to come forward for a dialogue for betterment of Jammu and Kashmir.

Journalists waiting for Kunal Ghosh outside hospital were "lathicharged" by police

Nov 15, 2014, at 10:09 pm

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): Journalists who went to click photos of suspended Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh, who has been admitted in Kolkata's SSKM hospital following suicide attempt inside prison, were lathicharged by the police on Saturday.

India, China call for early implementation of BRICS Development bank

Nov 15, 2014, at 08:14 pm

Brisbane, Nov 15 (IBNS): Both India and China opined the fast implementation of BRICS Development bank on Saturday.

Bhopal survivors' end protest after govt. assurance

Nov 15, 2014, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi/Bhopal, Nov 15 (IBNS) Survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal ended their protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital last evening after assurance by the Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers of meeting their demands.

Modi says India committed to BRICS Bank formation by 2016

Nov 15, 2014, at 05:23 pm

Brisbane, Nov 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS Leaders' Meeting in Brisbrane on Saturday said India is serious about the setting up of a BRICS Bank by 2016 as proposed earlier.

Reform must be free from political pressure: Modi on G-20 eve

Nov 15, 2014, at 05:13 pm

Brisbane, Nov 15 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the G-20 summit commencement in Brisbane here said economic reform should be free from political pressure and not conducted by stealth.

PM congratulates scientists on the successful test fire of Prithvi-II missile

Nov 15, 2014, at 05:36 am

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated scientists on the successful test fire of Prithvi-II missile.

BJP welcomes Machil encounter verdict

Nov 15, 2014, at 04:24 am

Srinagar, Nov 14 (BNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has welcomed the verdict given in connection with the Machil encounter case in Jammu and Kashmir and said such decisions should be given in other cases like Patribal.

IAF placement fair 2014 gets underway in Delhi

Nov 15, 2014, at 04:21 am

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The seventh chapter of the Indian Air force Placement Cell (IAFPC) was inaugurated by the Chief of the Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Friday at the Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi.

Burdwan blast: Court extends NIA custody of Hakim and Zia-ul-Haq

Nov 15, 2014, at 01:56 am

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Banksal Court in Kolkata on Friday has extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of two arrested terrorists of Burdwan module- Abdul Hakim and Zia-ul-Haq - up to Nov 20.

Suspected militants killed trader in Assam's Majuli

Nov 15, 2014, at 01:36 am

Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS) : A trader was killed by suspected militants of United Liberation Front of Asom (Independence) in Assam’s Majuli river island on Friday, police said.

FIR against Kunal Ghosh for attempting suicide

Nov 15, 2014, at 01:21 am

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh for allegedly attempting to commit suicide.

Allahabad HC orders AMU to allow UG girls in central library

Nov 15, 2014, at 12:12 am

Allahabad, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Allahabad High Court on Friday removed the restriction on undergraduate girls allowing them to use the central library of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

India and Britain share common approach on terrorism: Cameron to Modi

Nov 15, 2014, at 12:03 am

Brisbane, Nov 14 (IBNS): UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday remarked that India and Britain share a common approach to terrorism and that relations with India is one of the top priorities of his country's foriegn policy.

Bombay HC puts Maratha quota move on hold

Nov 14, 2014, at 11:32 pm

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court in an interim order on Friday has stayed the Maharashtra government's decision to grant 16 per cent reservation to Marathas in government jobs and educational institutions, by terming it "unconstitutional", media reported.

Najma Heptulla to Adopt 'Phanda' Village

Nov 14, 2014, at 11:31 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Dr.Najma Heptulla, the Union Minister for Minority Affairs has decided to adopt ‘Phanda’ village in District Bhopal under the scheme of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana of the Ministry of Rural Development. She will be visiting Bhopal to formalise the adoption of Adarsh Gram on 20th November, 2014.

Union Minster Kalraj Mishra inaugurates MSME Expo

Nov 14, 2014, at 11:30 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra inaugurated MSME Expo-2014 here on Friday.

Rajnath pays tribute to Pandit Nehru

Nov 14, 2014, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Union Home Minister has called upon the people to imbibe the scientific temperament and work for the nation’s development, which he said would be a real tribute to the first Prime Minister of the country, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Defence Minister visits INS Hansa at Goa

Nov 14, 2014, at 11:25 pm

Panaji, Nov 14 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar visited Naval Air Station INS Hansa on Friday. He was received by Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding In Chief, Western Naval Command and Rear Admiral BS Parhar, NM, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area.

PM visits Queensland University of Technology at Brisbane

Nov 14, 2014, at 11:24 pm

Brisbane, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today visited the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia, where he interacted with scientists related to the field of agriculture and bio-sciences. He also interacted with young students.

Sukhois to be back in air shortly

Nov 14, 2014, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): India's frontline combat aircraft Sukhoi-30 fleet, which was grounded after a crash near Pune, will be back in air shortly, media reported.

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh conferred with Hony Gen title of Nepal Army

Nov 14, 2014, at 10:41 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh was conferred the title of Honorary Rank of General of Nepal Army by President Ram Baran Yadav, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu on Thursday.

2 militants, one civilian killed in J&K

Nov 14, 2014, at 10:34 pm

Srinagar, Nov 14 (IBNS): Two militants were killed in an encounter with police and security forces at Chenigam Kulgam on Friday morning. One civilian was also killed in cross-fire.

Mamata suspends 3 after Kunal Ghosh attempts suicide in prison

Nov 14, 2014, at 07:30 pm

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday suspended officials including Jail Superintendent in connection with the alleged suicide attempt of suspended Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh, media reported.

Away from home, PM Modi pays tribute to Nehru on tweeter

Nov 14, 2014, at 06:19 pm

Brisbane, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 125th birth anniversary.

PM Modi reaches Australia to attend G-20 summit

Nov 14, 2014, at 04:22 pm

Brisbane, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Brisbane in Australia to attend the annual summit of the Group of 20 of the world’s developed and emerging economies, media reports said.

Class-V student injured in his genitals by teacher

Nov 14, 2014, at 04:12 pm

Rajahmundry, Nov 14 (IBNS): A 10-year-old student of a private school in Andhra Pradesh was allegedly injured in his genitals by a teacher, media reports said. The boy had to get stitches after the incident.

Suspended Trinamool MP Kunal Ghosh attempts suicide

Nov 14, 2014, at 03:57 pm

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Suspended Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Kunal Ghosh, one of the key accused in the multi-crore Saradha Group chit fund scam, attempted suicide late Thursday night, police sources said.