Joint Indian Air Force-Border Security Force Women Camel Expedition commences

Aug 16, 2017, at 03:20 am

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Indian Air Force on Tuesday embarked upon an all women camel expedition along with Border Security Force from Utarlai (Barmer, Rajasthan) to Attari (Amritsar, Punjab).

Mehbooba Mufti welcomes Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's remark on Kashmir

Aug 15, 2017, at 11:11 pm

Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): Jammu and Kahsmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark about Kashmir during his Independence Day address.

Kashmir Mirwaiz welcomes Modi's speech on Kashmir

Aug 15, 2017, at 11:05 pm

Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): Moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendara Modi’s remarks that the Kashmir issue cannot be resolved through bullets or abuses .

MaryKay Carlson finally wears maroon green Kanjeevaram on Independence Day

Aug 15, 2017, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): MaryKay Carlson, Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in India, was earlier confused about the saree she should wear on Indian Independence Day.

Nation recognises the services and sacrifices of Indian armed forces as part of Independence day celebrations

Aug 15, 2017, at 09:58 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): People from various walks of life remembered the services and sacrifices of Indian armed forces as part of the Independence celebrations across the country.

After Varnika stalking minor girl raped in Chandigarh on Independence day

Aug 15, 2017, at 08:52 pm

Chandigarh, Aug 15 (IBNS) : Amid the celebrations of the independence day, a minor girl was raped in a park on Tuesday in Chandigarh's sector 23, close on the heels of the stalking incident that shocked the nation.

Kashmir shuts down on Independence Day

Aug 15, 2017, at 08:50 pm

Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS) Separatist-led strike has paralysed life in Kashmir region on India's 71st Independence Day, police said, as security has been beefed up across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

PM’s Independence Day Speech 2017- Highlights

Aug 15, 2017, at 07:52 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) Prime Minster Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 71th Independence Day. Following are the highlights from his speech:

Ignoring orders from state bureaucracy, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists national flag at Kerala school

Aug 15, 2017, at 07:37 pm

Thiruvanthapuram, Aug 15 (IBNS) : Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday, hoisted the national tricolour at an Independence Day programme at a Government-aided school in Kerala, defying an order from the state's bureaucracy, NDTV reported.

Flood-hit areas of Assam brave the waters to celebrate 71st Independence Day

Aug 15, 2017, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Although Assam has been reeling under severe flood and disruption in activities, the calamity could not stop school children and others in the flood-affected districts from observing the 71st Independence Day.

Neighbouring countries wish India on 71st Independence Day

Aug 15, 2017, at 07:09 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, thanked the heads of various neighbouring countries for their best wishes for India on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day.

President Kovind pays tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi

Aug 15, 2017, at 06:42 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, paid tribute to the Indian soldiers at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, New Delhi, on Tuesday, on the occasion of the country's 71st Independence Day.

Indian embassy in Nepal celebrates 71st Independence Day, gifts 30 ambulances to charitable organisations of Nepal

Aug 15, 2017, at 06:07 pm

Kathmandu, Aug 15 (BNS): The Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrated the 71st Indian Independence Day at its premises, on Tuesday, according to media reports.

PM Modi launches website to honour gallantry award winners

Aug 15, 2017, at 04:57 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a new website to honour all the gallantry award winners since Independence.

Bullets and abuses won't solve Kashmir problem: Modi on 71st Independence Day

Aug 15, 2017, at 04:35 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India's 71st Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Jammu and Kashmir, t neither abuses, nor bullets, but only embracing, can solve the problems in the State.

President condoles loss of lives in landslides in Himachal Pradesh

Aug 15, 2017, at 05:01 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind has condoled the loss of lives in massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh launches live twitter wall on ‘Bharat Ke Veer’

Aug 15, 2017, at 01:50 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the live twitter wall for promoting Bharat Ke Veer portal here on Monday on the eve of Independence Day 2017.

We need to engage ourselves to build our nation: President Kovind

Aug 15, 2017, at 01:29 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): In an address to the country on the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said people need to engage themselves in the process of building the nation.

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on Independence Day eve

Aug 15, 2017, at 01:26 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's Independence Day eve speech is given below:

O Paneerselvam meets PM Modi to discuss merger of AIADMK factions

Aug 15, 2017, at 01:00 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the possible merger of two factions of the AIADMK.

J&K Guv addresses people ahead of I-Day, asks people to pay homage to great leaders

Aug 15, 2017, at 12:16 am

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor N. N. Vohra on Monday said people must pay homage to great leaders who made enormous sacrifices to carry out a prolonged struggle for liberating the country from the foreign rulers.

JD(U) suspends 21 leaders for anti-party activities

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:54 pm

Patna, Aug 14 (IBNS): The Janata Dal (United) on Monday suspended 21 of its members for anti-party activities after they supported rebel leader Sharad Yadav.

Vice President greets people on Independence Day eve

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:48 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of our country on the joyous occasion of Independence Day.

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of I-day celebrations

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:37 pm

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): A security blanket has been thrown around vital installations and checking has been intensified across Kashmir Valley ahead of Independence Day to thwart any attempt by militants to disrupt the celebrations.

4 security personnel injured in Kashmir grenade attack

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:29 pm

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Day before Independence celebrations, suspected militants of LeT on Monday hurled grenades on security forces in Kanihama area in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

SC stays Madras HC's order that put on hold Karti Chidambaram's lookout notice

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Supreme Court on Monday stayed Madras High Court's order that had put on hold the look out notce issued against Karti Chidambaram in an alleged corruption case, according to media reports.

Yogi Adityanath orders top cop to ensure decent celebration of Janmashtami in UP

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:12 pm

Lucknow, Aug 14 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the top cop to ensure that people celebrate Janmashtami festival with decency at a time when deaths of several children had occurred in the state, media reports said.

President Ram Nath Kovind wishes nation on Janmashtami

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:12 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Monday wished the nation on the festival of Janmashtami.

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy: NHRC issues notice to Uttar Pradesh government

Aug 14, 2017, at 10:39 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued notice to the Government of Uttar Pradesh and called for a detailed reports over the death of 65 children at a hospital in Gorakhpur city recently.

J&K police apprehend two terrorists in Handwara area

Aug 14, 2017, at 08:43 pm

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two local militants of Harkatul Mujahideen outfit along with some arms in Handwara area of Kupwara in North Kashmir, police said on Monday.