Vice President expresses grief over loss of lives in Central Ammunition Depot fire
Jun 01, 2016, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari expressed grief over the loss of lives in Central Ammunition Depot fire, on Tuesday.
Lynching of Congolese man was not an incident of racial discrimination: Sushma Swaraj
May 31, 2016, at 11:58 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said the alleged lynching of a Congolese man in New Delhi was not an incident of 'racial discrimination'.
Trainee swimmer drowns in Kolkata pool
May 31, 2016, at 11:42 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): A 22-year-old woman, who had joined swimming class few weeks ago, died on Tuesday morning after being drowned, while she was learning to swim in a pool at Hedua Park in north Kolkata, reports said.
New lab report stokes Dadri meat debate; police says will not affect lynching case
May 31, 2016, at 11:13 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) With a new report on the nature of meat found in Dadri (Uttar Pradsh) lynching victim Mohammad Ikhlaq's house surfacing, police said it it will not diminish the case as lynching is an offence, according to media reports.
Maharashtra: Enduring Vulnerabilities
May 31, 2016, at 11:06 pm
A villager identified as Venkatesh Atram (31) was hacked to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Rajaram village in the Aheri sub-division (administrative unit) area of Gadchiroli District on May 22, 2016. The Maoists went to the residence of Venkatesh Atram at the village and killed him on the suspicion of being a 'police informer'. A note left behind by the Maoists read, "Venkatesh Atram was working as an SPO [Special Police Officer] for over six years as a result of which our PLGA [People's Liberation Guerrilla Army] has given him death penalty." A Police statement, meanwhile, insisted, "He was not a police informer, he was just a common villager."
May 31, 2016, at 11:03 pm
While the turmoil and bloodshed in Afghanistan continues, with some indices escalating sharply in 2015-16, Pakistan's gameplan to restore its proxies to power in Kabul appears to be unraveling. In a development that has shaken Islamabad, a United States (US) drone targeted and killed the Pakistan-installed head of the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Akhtar Mansour, near Ahmed Wal in Balochistan, squarely on Pakistani soil, on May 21, 2016. While the US has long targeted al Qaeda and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) linked terrorists in Pakistan, the top Taliban leadership operated under cover of impunity till now as a result of a misconceived US policy that farmed out the 'management' of the Taliban to the Pakistan Army and its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The strike suggests that Washington is now losing patience with Pakistan's protracted mischief in Afghanistan.
Are we really serious about getting them back
May 31, 2016, at 10:48 pm
However difficult it seems, crimes related to missing children and child trafficking can be prevented. To achieve this, the most important step is to strengthen the existing safety-net for protection of children, and also to bring forth an overall protective environment for them, argues Atindra Nath Das
Sushma Swaraj meets African diplomatic and student community
May 31, 2016, at 10:21 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met African diplomatic and student community here.;
Woman gang raped in Kolkata: 3 suspects arrested
May 31, 2016, at 10:04 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Police on Tuesday arrested three persons in connection with a gang rape case in Kolkata's IT hub Salt Lake Sector V area, officials said.
Admiral Sunil Lanba assumes command of Indian Navy
May 31, 2016, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Admiral Sunil Lanba, recipient of Param Vishist Seva Medal and Ati Vishist Seva Medal for meritorious service, has assumed Command of the Indian Navy, as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff on Tuesday.
NGT asks Sri Sri to pay remaining penalty amount for the March event
May 31, 2016, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The Art of Living, an organisation led by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar, whose mega cultural festival on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi in March, drew a lot of criticism from environmentalists, has been asked to pay the entire fine of nearly Rs 5 crore by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), according to media reports on Tuesday.
Defence Minister and Army Chief visiting Pulgaon army ammo depot
May 31, 2016, at 08:49 pm
Nagpur, May 31 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is visiting the Indian Army's Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon,near Nagpur, in Maharashtra on Tuesday, where a massive fire broke out around one am.
Defence Minister and Army Chief visiting Pulgaon army ammo depot
May 31, 2016, at 08:49 pm
Nagpur, May 31 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is visiting the Indian Army's Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon,near Nagpur, in Maharashtra on Tuesday, where a massive fire broke out around one am.
Sonia Gandhi dares Centre to to conduct probe against Robert Vadra
May 31, 2016, at 07:36 pm
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) After the Union Finance Ministry decided to probe Robert Vadra's purported proxy ownership of the London house of an arms dealer, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday dared the government to "conduct an investigation if you have proof" against his son-in-law, reports said.
Poll debacle :Congress likely to hold Chinatan Shivir next month
May 31, 2016, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi, May 31(IBNS) After suffering huge electoral defeats in four states, the Congress is likely to hold a 'chintan shivir' (brainstorming session) in June.
Modi, Rahul condole CAD fire tragedy
May 31, 2016, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, condoled the loss of lives at the Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) fire tragedy, in Pulgaon, Maharashtra, where at least 20 people lost their lives while others were gravely injured.
Fire at ammunition depot in Maharashtra, several feared dead
May 31, 2016, at 03:28 pm
Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS): A massive fire at an ammunition depot in Maharashtra's Pulgaon has left several people killed, media reports said.
Modi speaks to Sharif, wishes him well ahead of surgery
May 31, 2016, at 03:16 pm
Islamabad/New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif telephoned Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for Indian Prime Minister's best wishes for his upcoming operation and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Empty train coach derail between Elphinstone and Lower Parel
May 31, 2016, at 03:00 pm
Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS): The Indian Railways on Tuesday said the empty train coach was derailed between Elphinstone and Lower Parel railway stations has been 'retailed'.
Sushma Swaraj assures to assist Pak girl wanting to become doctor
May 31, 2016, at 05:04 am
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday assured to assist a Pakistani teenage girl to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor.
Mumbai Police contacts Google, YouTube to block Tanmay Bhat's video mocking two Indian icons
May 31, 2016, at 04:54 am
Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS): The Mumbai Police has contacted Google and YouTube asking the companies to block stand-up comedian Tanmay Bhat's video allegedly mocking Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar, media reports said.
BJP names six candidates in second list of RS nominees
May 31, 2016, at 04:26 am
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party has named six people for the Biennial Elections to the Rajya Sabha.
Surajit Kar Purakayastha to be the next Director General of West Bengal Police
May 31, 2016, at 04:11 am
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): Former Commissioner of Kolkata Police Surajit Kar Purakayastha, who is presently holding the post of DG and IGP of WB Criminal Investigation Department (CID), is going to be the Director General (DG) of West Bengal Police.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal meets Pranab Mukherjee
May 31, 2016, at 04:06 am
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday.
May 31, 2016, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday expressed his concern over the recent attacks on African students in India and assured they have no reason to fear for their safety and security in the country.
Speeding bus hits other cars near Kolkata, 4 injured
May 31, 2016, at 03:38 am
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): At least four persons were injured on Monday late evening, when a speeding bus crashed into as many as five other cars, which were standing at a traffic signal on Kona Expressway, at Bator Crossing area in West Bengal's Howrah district, 10 kilometres away from Kolkata, reports said.
RS polls: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi files nomination
May 31, 2016, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday filed his nomination paper for the Rajya Sabha polls.
Kolkata: Woman allegedly gang raped in running car
May 30, 2016, at 11:59 pm
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): A woman was allegedly gang raped on Sunday midnight by several men in a running car in Kolkata's satellite town Salt Lake, officials said.
M.Venkaiah Naidu to visit Germany to promote investments in smart cities
May 30, 2016, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) Minister of Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu will attend a three day conference on India’s Smart City Mission to be held in Berlin, Germany from tomorrow with the objective of furthering cooperation with Germany and promoting investments.
New Delhi hosts seminar on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
May 30, 2016, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS): On ‘International Day of UN Peacekeeper's’, a joint seminar on “United Nations Peacekeeping : Role and Relevance in Conflict Resolution†was organized at New Delhi by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) and Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) along with United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office.