Murder of New Delhi model: One arrested in Mumbai

Jul 08, 2017, at 07:23 pm

New Delhi/Mumbai, Jul 8 (IBNS): One person related to the death of a 21-year old model from Delhi was arrested from Mumbai, according to media reports on Saturday.

July 8: Celebrating birthday of two iconic Bengalis, Jyoti Basu and Sourav Ganguly

Jul 08, 2017, at 07:23 pm

Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): On Saturday, West Bengal celebrates the birthdays of two people, leaders in their own fields, former chief minister of the state late Jyoti Basu, and former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly.

Angry Sikkim threatens to drag WB to court

Jul 08, 2017, at 05:41 pm

Kolkata, Jul 8 (IBNS): Left high and dry by conflicts in West Bengal, an angry Sikkim has threatened to sue its neighbour and drag it to court, reports said.

Amid diplomatic talks, Modi's bromance with Netanyahu steals the show

Jul 08, 2017, at 05:34 pm

Jerusalem, July 8 (IBNS): When people are talking about Indian prime minister's historic visit to Israel and the diplomacy between two nations, Narendra Modi's sharing of some light moments with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu demand some attention.

PM Modi shares his G20 experience on social media

Jul 08, 2017, at 04:53 pm

Hamburg, Jul 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who's currently attending the G20 summit in Hamburg, took to social media to share his experience with others.

Kashmir: Militant attack injures three army jawans

Jul 08, 2017, at 04:18 pm

Srinagar, Jul 8 (IBNS): At least three army jawans sustained injuries in a militant attack in Kashmir.

Kolkata: Brabourne Road to remain closed for next 3 days for East-West metro tunneling works

Jul 08, 2017, at 05:12 am

Kolkata, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Kolkata Traffic Police are all set to shut down Kolkata's Brabourne Road to all vehicular traffic for next three days as the Kolkata Metro Railway Corporation Limited (KMRCL)'s tunnel boring machine will start drilling underground tunnel for East-West metro project under Brabourne Road Flyover from Friday midnight, reports said.

Basirhat violence: Local police station's IC transferred

Jul 08, 2017, at 03:33 am

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Days after a communal violence rocked several areas in Basirhat sub-division in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, Inspector-in-Charge (IC) of Basirhat Police Station was transferred from his post on Friday, reports said.

21st India-Myanmar National Level Meeting held in Myanmar

Jul 08, 2017, at 03:09 am

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): The 21st India-Myanmar National Level Meeting took place at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on July 5-6, 2017.

Rajnath Singh reviews MHA expenditure for first quarter of 2017-18

Jul 08, 2017, at 03:05 am

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the expenditure made by the Ministry of Home Affairs for the first quarter of this financial year.

Modi meets his Canadian counterpart JustinTrudeau

Jul 08, 2017, at 03:04 am

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart JustinTrudeau on the sidelines of the G20 summit here on Friday.

Assam governor launches green initiative for Greater Guwahati programme

Jul 08, 2017, at 02:43 am

Guwahati, July 7 (IBNS): Assam governor Banwarilal Purohit handed credence to the valediction of the 68th Vana Mahotsava on Friday when he inaugurated the Greater Green Guwahati programme by planting saplings and distributing them to school students at a function to mark the end of 68th Vana Mahotsava at MG Road Kharguli.

Assam flood situation turns more worsen, death toll rise to 24

Jul 08, 2017, at 02:18 am

Guwahati, July 7 (IBNS) : The flood situation in Assam turns more worsen on Friday after flood waters submerged more areas in the state as resulting over 4.25 people are affected the current flood.

Basirhat riots: BJP to hold protest rally in Kolkata tomorrow

Jul 08, 2017, at 01:46 am

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): After its delegation was barred by police from entering communal-violence hit Basirhat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a protest march in Kolkata on Saturday.

Officer Trainees of Bangladesh Foreign Service call on President

Jul 08, 2017, at 01:25 am

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Officer Trainees of Bangladesh Foreign Service attending a special course at the Foreign Service Institute, New Delhi called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan o Friday.

Narendra Modi meets Japanese PM

Jul 08, 2017, at 01:18 am

Hamburg, July 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Japanese PM Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the G20 meet here.

India express concern over recent missile test by North Korea

Jul 08, 2017, at 01:02 am

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): As North Korea conducted its first successful test of a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14, the Indian government on Friday expressed concern over the incident.

BJP, Cong, Left stopped from entering riot-hit Basirhat, Oppn slams Mamata govt.

Jul 08, 2017, at 12:01 am

Kolkata, July 07 (IBNS): Delegations of the BJP, Congress and Left parties were prevented from entering communal violence-hit Basirhat on Friday, triggering criticisms from opposition leaders.

Won’t sit idle until BJP thrown out of power, says Lalu after CBI raids

Jul 07, 2017, at 10:56 pm

Patna, July 7 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): RJD president Lalu Prasad on Friday said he and his family were being targeted out of “political vendetta” but he would prove to be a very hard nut to crack.

Sonika death case: Court sends arrested Bengali actor Vikram Chatterjee to three-day police remand

Jul 07, 2017, at 10:49 pm

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Bengali actor Vikram Chatterjee, who has been arrested in connection with model Sonika Chauhan's death, was remanded to three-day police custody by a court here on Friday.

Rahul Gandhi questions Modi's 'silence' on China issue

Jul 07, 2017, at 10:41 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the 'silence' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the 'China issue'.

Jammu and Kashmir adopts GST, Opposition boycotts

Jul 07, 2017, at 10:20 pm

Srinagar, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine-die on Friday after it passed the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill by voice vote, according to media reports

Ex-Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif opposes communal violence in Basirhat

Jul 07, 2017, at 10:15 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif opposed communal violence incident which hit West Bengal's Basirhat area said damaging property worth crores are against the teachings of Prophet Mohammad.

Yemeni Deputy Prime Minister to visit India on July 10

Jul 07, 2017, at 10:07 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Yemen Abdulmalik Abduljalil Al-Mekhlafi will be on an official visit to India from 10-13 July at the invitation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, the MEA said on Friday.

PM Modi attends BRICS leaders meet in Hamburg

Jul 07, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Hamburg, July 7 (IBNS): The leaders of the 5 BRICS countries, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held an informal meeting on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany.

Modi attends BRICS leaders meeting, shakes hands with Xi Jinping

Jul 07, 2017, at 09:55 pm

Hamburg, July 7 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping came face to face during an informal meeting of the BRICS nations.

Angela Merkel welcomes Modi ahead of G20 Summit

Jul 07, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Hamburg, July 7 (IBNS): German chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the beginning of the G20 Summit.

India's new anti-hijacking law prescribes capital punishment in the event of death of any person

Jul 07, 2017, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Central government, through a notification on July 5 has introduced a new anti-hijacking law prescribing capital punishment in the event of death of any person, according to media reports on Friday.

Delhi: NCST issues notice to Golf Club on complaint of discrimination against northeast woman

Jul 07, 2017, at 08:59 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs said on Friday that the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has issued a notice to Golf Club, Delhi on a complaint of discrimination from a woman from north-east belonging to ST inside the premises of the club.

Political vendetta against me, Lalu Prasad after CBI registers case for tender irregularities

Jul 07, 2017, at 08:56 pm

Patna, July 7 (IBNS): Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Friday called the slapping of charges by the Central Bureau of Investigation against him and his family members over tender irregularities as a political vendetta, media reports said.