Kashmir violence: Death toll touches 37

Jul 15, 2016, at 03:37 am

Srinagar, July 14 (IBNS): The death toll in the ongoing violence that erupted after the killing of top Hizb commander Burhan Wani on Friday evening has raised to 37 with a youth succumbing to his injuries on Thursday.

Congress announces Sheila Dikshit as CM candidate for UP elections

Jul 15, 2016, at 03:26 am

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Congress Party on Thursday announced former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit as its chief ministerial candidate for the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, reports said.

Total ban on cash transactions above Rs. 3,00,000: SIT

Jul 15, 2016, at 01:22 am

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): In an attempt to curb black money, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday said that there should be a total ban on cash transactions above Rs. 3, 00,000 and an Act be framed to declare such transactions as illegal and punishable under law.

Defence Minister of Japan calls on PM Modi today

Jul 15, 2016, at 12:48 am

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Defence Minister of Japan Gen Nakatani called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

Moneypalm launches Zero-Brokerage scheme for prospective customers

Jul 15, 2016, at 12:33 am

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Moneypalm, a discount broking company has announced the revolutionary scheme of 'Zero-Brokerage' for its prospective retail customers.

Family of Dadri lynching victim faces criminal charges

Jul 14, 2016, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Criminal charges have been slapped on the family of Mohammad Akhlaq, who was was dragged out of his home and lynched to death by a mob in Uttar Pradesh's Dadri a year ago over rumours that he had stored beef and his family slaughtered cow, according to media reports on Thursday.

All three convicted in the 2009 Delhi murder of IT professional Jigisha Ghosh

Jul 14, 2016, at 08:58 pm

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : The Delhi sessions court on Thursday convicted all three accused in the murder and abduction of call centre executive Jigisha Gosh in 2009, reports said.

AAP minister's daughter resigns from adviser role after controversy

Jul 14, 2016, at 08:15 pm

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): Saumya Jain, daughter of Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain, resigned from her post as an adviser in the mohalla clinic project of the Delhi government, following a controversy, the media reported on Thursday.

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

Jul 14, 2016, at 07:24 pm

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is likely to be be announced on Thursday as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the Congress in the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Officer Pooja Thakur, who led Obama Guard of Honour, sues the IAF

Jul 14, 2016, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Wing Commander Pooja Thakur, the first woman officer to lead the inter-service Guard of Honour during US President Barack Obama's visit last year and hogged the light as one representing women's empowerment in India, has sued the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the armed forces tribunal.

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

Jul 14, 2016, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): India has strongly protested strongly against Pakistan raising the issue of Kashmir and Burhan Wani's death during a debate on human rights at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the media reported on Thursday.

ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen

Jul 14, 2016, at 05:38 pm

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Islamic State (ISIS) on Wednesday admitted that a senior leader known as Omar the Chechen is dead, confirming months of speculation by the US government, according to reports.

Dual suicides rock IIT Madras campus

Jul 14, 2016, at 05:01 pm

Chennai, July 14 (IBNS): A dual suicide on Wednesday rocked the IIT Madras campus as a student and a professor's wife decided to end their respective lives in separate cases, reports stated.

PM Modi congratulates new British PM Theresa May

Jul 14, 2016, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Theresa May after the latter was named as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Operation Sankat Mochan: VK Singh, team to rescue stranded Indians from Sudan

Jul 14, 2016, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): In a hands-on approach, MOS for External Affairs General VK Singh and a team of two C-17 military transport aircraft left for Juba on Thursday morning to rescue Indians from the war-torn land.

Babul Supriyo takes over as Minister of State for Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises

Jul 14, 2016, at 05:01 am

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Babul Supriyo took charge as Minister of State for Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises here in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Bhopal organisation moves for ex-parte trial proceedings against Dow Chemical

Jul 14, 2016, at 04:55 am

Bhopal, July 13 (IBNS): Leaders of all the organisations of survivors of the Union Carbide Disaster in Bhopal on Wednesday condemned the governments of both India and USA for the non appearance of any representative of Dow Chemical Company in the ongoing criminal case on the disaster.

Kashmir violence toll touches 36

Jul 14, 2016, at 04:09 am

Srinagar, July 13 (IBNS) The death toll in the ongoing violence in the Kashmir Valley that erupted after the killing of Hizb commander Burhan Wani on Friday evening has risen to 36 with the killing of a youth in Anantnag area of South Kashmir.

Court asks Kejriwal to explain meaning of his remark 'Thulla'

Jul 14, 2016, at 04:00 am

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been asked by the court to explain why he used the word 'thulla' to describe the Delhi Police a year ago, the remark being a Hindi slang for "thug".

Godhra case: Key accused arrested

Jul 14, 2016, at 03:12 am

Ahmedabad, July 13 (IBNS): The Gujarat Police have arrested a key accused in the Godhra carnage case, media reports said on Wednesday.

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif 'condemns' death of Kashmiri youth

Jul 14, 2016, at 02:58 am

Islamabad, July 13 (IBNS): Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday 'condemned' the death of 'Kashmiri youth' during the ongoing violence in the Indian state.

AIMIM derecognised as a political party in Maharashtra

Jul 14, 2016, at 02:26 am

Mumbai, July 13 (IBNS): In a major move, All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has been derecognised as a political party in Maharashtra.

Pakistan continues to "interfere", calls Cabinet meet on Kashmir crisis

Jul 14, 2016, at 01:28 am

Islamabad, July 13 (IBNS): Even as Indian government asked Pakistan to "refrain" itself from interfering in the internal matters, the neigbouring country continues to do so which is leading to worsening of the unrest condition in the Kashmir Valley over the shooting of 22-year-old terrorist Burhan Wani.

President Mukherjee wishes Iraq before National Day

Jul 13, 2016, at 11:55 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Iraq on the eve of their National Day.

President wishes ahead of National Day of France

Jul 13, 2016, at 11:36 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of France on the eve of their National Day.

Acharya Bhanubhakta's message transcends boundaries of Geography and time, says President

Jul 13, 2016, at 11:22 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday attended the 202nd Birth Anniversary celebrations of great Nepali poet Bhanubhakta Acharya at Chowrasta, Darjeeling.

Vegetable prices soar in Mumbai following traders' strike

Jul 13, 2016, at 09:37 pm

Mumbai, Jul 13 (IBNS): Prices of vegetables and fruits have shot up in Mumbai and its neighbouring regions owing to an indefinite strike by the Agriculture Produce Market committees (APMCs), who are protesting a recent state government ordinance that has brought a change in the existing APMC Act and removed vegetables and fruits from the scope of the APMCs, the media reported on Wednesday.

Congress demands removal of Arunachal Pradesh Governor

Jul 13, 2016, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : Spurred by the Supreme Court verdict that reinstated the Nabam Tuki Government in Arunachal Pradesh, the Congress on Wednesday demanded the removal of Governor JP Rajkhowa for recommending President's rule in the state.

One killed in bomb blast outside Sasaram court

Jul 13, 2016, at 08:38 pm

Sasaram, Bihar, Jul 13 (IBNS) : One person was killed and three were injured when a bomb exploded outside the main court in Sasaram in South Bihar on Wednesday, reports said.

China issues policy paper on South China Sea

Jul 13, 2016, at 08:06 pm

Beijing/New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): China has published a policy paper asserting its rights in the South China Sea and blaming Philippines of illegally occupying Chinese territory, the media reported on Wednesday. China is an important force for maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, according to the White Paper.