Malta to legalise same-sex marriages

Jul 03, 2017, at 07:30 pm

Valletta, Jul 3 (IBNS): A leader in gay rights in Europe, Malta, a Catholic major nation, is about to legalise same-sex marriages in the country, reports said.

Policeman and civilian injured in Kashmir militant attack

Jul 03, 2017, at 07:11 pm

Srinagar, Jul 3 (IBNS) : A policeman and a civilian were critically injured in a militant shootout in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Monday.

PM Modi urges young IAS officers to usher in New India

Jul 03, 2017, at 07:09 pm

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, advised young IAS officers to avoid getting into a mindset that resists change, and fill India’s administrative system with the energy of New India.

We carried out attacks in India : Global terrorist Syed Salahuddin

Jul 03, 2017, at 06:43 pm

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) : Syed Salahuddin, the US-designated "global terrorist", has admitted to a Pakistani television channel that his outfit Hizbul Mujahideen has carried out terror attacks in India.

Kashmir: At least one terrorist killed in Pulwama, operation underway

Jul 03, 2017, at 03:41 pm

Srinagar, Jul 3 (IBNS): At least one terrorist has been killed in a gun battle between security forces and infiltrators in Kashmir's Pulwama district, reports said.

President Pranab Mukherjee wishes Belarus on I-Day eve

Jul 03, 2017, at 04:18 am

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Belarus on the eve of their Independence Day.

West Bengal: 3 hit, killed by train in South 24 Parganas

Jul 03, 2017, at 03:39 am

Kolkata, Jul 2 (IBNS): Three persons, including two women, were run over by a suburban train at Champahati area in Kolkata's neighbouring South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Sunday early morning, reports said.

8th round of India-Bangladesh friendship dialogue begins in Guwahati

Jul 03, 2017, at 03:28 am

Guwahati, July 2 (IBNS) : Extolling the intrinsic relationship between India and Bangladesh, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized to ensure that respective territories of both the countries not be allowed to be used for any activities inimical to the other.

8 newly elected members of KAAC meet Assam minister

Jul 03, 2017, at 02:55 am

Guwahati, July 2 (IBNS): A new twist added in the Karbi Anglong politics after 8 newly elected members of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) on Sunday met Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati for selection of new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the council.

PM Modi releases photo book titled "President Pranab Mukherjee - A Statesman"

Jul 03, 2017, at 02:07 am

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released a photo book titled "President Pranab Mukherjee - A Statesman", at an event in Rashtrapati Bhawan.

West Bengal: 1 dead, 2 injured after gunman opens fire at wedding reception

Jul 03, 2017, at 12:29 am

Kolkata/Asansol, Jul 2 (IBNS): A drunk man allegedly opened fire at a wedding reception in Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate area in West Bengal's West Burdwan district on Saturday night, killing a woman and leaving two others injured, reports said.

No plan to do politics outside Bihar: Nitish Kumar

Jul 02, 2017, at 11:02 pm

Patna, July 2 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said he would do his politics in Bihar only and work for state’s development.

Indian girl dies of heart-attack in Saudi Arabia

Jul 02, 2017, at 10:54 pm

Jeddah, July 2 (IBNS): An Indian girl died of a heart-attack in Half Moon beach in Al-Khobar city of Saudi Arabia, local media reports said on Sunday.

Pakistan rejects India's request for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Jul 02, 2017, at 08:23 pm

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Pakistan on Sunday rejected India's request for consular access to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Indian naval officer who was sentenced to death in April this year for spying, media reports said.

PM Modi to hold interactive session with Assistant Secretaries tomorrow

Jul 02, 2017, at 08:00 pm

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Assistant Secretaries of IAS-2015 batch here on Monday.

Heavy rains lash Gujarat, submerges several parts

Jul 02, 2017, at 07:00 pm

Ahmedabad, July 2 (IBNS): Heavy rains lashed several parts of Gujarat with many places across the state being submerged or water logged.

BJP in trouble after rape charges against Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council CEM

Jul 02, 2017, at 06:49 pm

Guwahati, July 2 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces another trouble after an activist of Assam’s Karbi Anglong district filed a petition before the Guwahati High Court against Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) who has allegedly raped a minor girl.

BJP leader arrested in Jharahand mob lynching case

Jul 02, 2017, at 06:01 pm

Ramgarh, July 2 (IBNS): A local BJP leader in Jharkhand's Ramgarh has been arrested in connection with the killing of a man in the state of Jharakhand for carrying beef in a car last Thursday, media reports said.

Pranab Mukherjee slams mob lynchings, asks 'are we vigilant enough'

Jul 02, 2017, at 04:40 pm

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now President Pranab Mukherjee has condemned the recent mob lynching incidents and has asked citizens to refrain themselves from this frenzy.

APSC cash-for-job scam : ED to grill accused persons in jail

Jul 02, 2017, at 02:24 am

Guwahati, July 1 (IBNS) : A new twist added in the investigation process of the cash-for-job scam of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) after a local court permitted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to start their prove into the scam.

Two Assam forest employees die in road mishap

Jul 02, 2017, at 01:58 am

Guwahati, July 1 (IBNS) : Two forest department employees were killed in a road mishap in Assam’s Nagaon district, while they were on the way to attend in the 68th Vana Mahotsava celebrated centrally at Kaliabor on Saturday.

Bangladesh remembers Holey Artisan Bakery attack victims on first anniversary

Jul 02, 2017, at 01:32 am

Dhaka, July 1 (IBNS): With heavy hearts and paying tributes to those killed, Bangladesh on Saturday observed the first anniversary of the militant attack which hit Dhaka city on July 1 last year.

Textiles India 2017 now open to general public

Jul 02, 2017, at 01:22 am

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): The Textiles India2017 exhibition will be opened to the general public from Sunday.

Our government has taken a tough stand against those who have looted the nation: Modi

Jul 02, 2017, at 01:00 am

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government has taken measures against those who have looted the nation.

Vice-presidential polls: Allies skeptical about next move of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Jul 01, 2017, at 10:10 pm

Patna, Jul 1 (BiharPost/IBNS) : Now that the date of the vice-presidential elections has been announced, all eyes are on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as to what step he takes.

Top LeT commander among two terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Jul 01, 2017, at 10:04 pm

Srinagar, Jule 1 (IBNS) : Two militants, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and two civilians were killed during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.

Sedition case filed against SP leader Azam Khan following comment on the Army

Jul 01, 2017, at 07:43 pm

Lucknow, Jul 1 (IBNS) : Police filed a sedition case against senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Saturday for his controversial remarks against the Indian Army, reports said.

Kashmir: Gun-battle between forces and terrorists in final stage, two civilians killed in crossfire

Jul 01, 2017, at 06:55 pm

Srinagar, Jul 1 (IBNS): Two civilians were killed in crossfire on Saturday morning as security forces reached the final stage of an encounter with Lashker-e-Taiba terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, media reports said.

India urges China to desist from changing status quo

Jul 01, 2017, at 06:00 pm

New Delhi, Jul 1 (IBNS): India has urged China to maintain the status quo in Doklam plateau, report said.

Kashmir: Gun-battle between forces and terrorists underway, woman dies in crossfire

Jul 01, 2017, at 04:28 pm

Srinagar, Jul 1 (IBNS): A civilian died in crossfire on Saturday morning as forces have engaged in a gun battle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, reports said.