BSF seizes FICN worth Rs. 9 lakhs
Jul 18, 2014, at 03:43 am
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday said that it has foiled a smuggling activity in West Bengal and recovered Rs. nine lakhs from the smugglers.
PM speaks to German Chancellor Angela Merkel over phone
Jul 18, 2014, at 02:19 am
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a fruitful telephonic conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on his arrival in Frankfurt on Thursday, while returning to Delhi after the BRICS Summit in Brasilia, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.
Jaitley to present Delhi Budget tomorrow
Jul 18, 2014, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the Budget for NCT of Delhi for the financial year 2014-15 in Parliament on Friday.
USINPAC to help tap NRIs to boost Indian infrastructure sector
Jul 18, 2014, at 01:04 am
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a leading voice of the Indian American community urged the Narendra Modi government to issue infrastructure bonds for the NRI community in New Delhi.
Kashmir: 7 persons including a pregnant lady die in accident
Jul 18, 2014, at 01:03 am
Srinagar, July 17 (IBNS) : In a tragic road accident, seven persons including a pregnant lady was killed on Wednesday due to head on collision between an Army recovery van and a Tavera passenger vehicle near Shah Villayat Colony Omar Abad area of Zainakot in Srinagar.
6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school by gym instructors, parents stage protest
Jul 17, 2014, at 10:26 pm
Bangalore, July 17 (IBNS) Sending shock waves across the IT city, a six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two gym instructors of an international school earlier this month, triggering a massive protest by the angry parents on Thursday and forcing the school authorities to finally come out and assure safety measures.
Kashmir shut over Gaza air strikes by Israel
Jul 17, 2014, at 09:52 pm
Srinagar, July 17 (IBNS) The Kashmir valley is observing a complete shutdown Thursday against the continuing killing of civilians in Gaza by the Israeli offensive.
Delhiites have to pay more for power now
Jul 17, 2014, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS) The residents of Delhi, who often reel under power cuts, will now have to shell out more for their power connection with the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission announcing a hike by 8.32 per cent for all three distribution companies.
Delhi metro train runs with doors open
Jul 17, 2014, at 07:09 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS) There was a scare inside the Delhi Metro coaches Thursday morning when a Yellow Line train left a station with doors open on the left side for nearly two minutes, said reports.
6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest
Jul 17, 2014, at 06:55 pm
Bangalore, July 17 (IBNS) A six-year-old girl has been raped inside a well known international school of Bangalore on July 2 last, sending shock waves and triggering a protest by the parents, said reports on Thursday.
Karnataka minister courts controversy over medical bill
Jul 17, 2014, at 06:54 pm
Bangalore, July 17 (IBNS) A Karnataka minister has been accused of being treated at the cost of Rs 1.16 crore at the expense of tax payers, according to media reports on Thursday.
Terrorists attack Kabul airport, killed
Jul 17, 2014, at 06:11 pm
Kabul, July 17 (IBNS) Taliban terrorists launched an attack on an international airport in Afghanistan capital Kabul early Thursday morning, with Afghanistan authorities claiming the offensive has ended with the killing of all the militants.
AAP sparks row with horse trading slur on BJP over Delhi govt.
Jul 17, 2014, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS) A war of words broke out between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Admi Party since Thursday morning with AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alleging horse trading and tweeting quoting unnamed sources that Delhi Lieutenant Governor might call BJP for formation of government in Delhi.
Terrorists attack Kabul airport, combat on
Jul 17, 2014, at 04:31 pm
Kabul, July 17 (IBNS) Taliban terrorists launched an attack on an international airport in Afghanistan capital Kabul early Thursday morning, as explosions and gunfire were heard.
Was impressed with Modi's economic policies: Bill Clinton
Jul 17, 2014, at 05:08 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Former United States President Bill Clinton, who is in India, on Wednesday said he is "impressed" with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies.
Ramdev along with 400 students stranded in Gangotri
Jul 17, 2014, at 02:33 am
Dehradun, July 16 (IBNS): As heavy rains created havoc in the state of Uttarakhand, yoga guru Baba Ramdev along with some 400 students are among thousands of pilgrims stranded in Gangotri due to the bad weather, reports said on Wednesday.
Vaidik-Saeed meeting: Vaidik booked on sedition charges
Jul 17, 2014, at 12:51 am
Varanasi, July 16 (IBNS): Coming under storm for meeting India's most wanted terrorist Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan during a trip of journalists to that country, journalist and Ramdev aide Ved Pratap Vaidik has been booked on sedition charges in Uttar Pradesh.
Police search for 4 men suspected to have joined ISIS
Jul 17, 2014, at 12:14 am
Mumbai, July 16 (IBNS): The Maharashtra Police is searching for four people believed to have joined the Sunni militant group ISIS in Iraq, media reports said.
J&K: One BSF jawan killed in Pak firing
Jul 16, 2014, at 11:26 pm
Jammu, July 16 (IBNS): In a fresh ceasefire violation, one Border Security personnel was killed and three others were injured as Pakistan Rangers resorted to indiscrminate firing at Indian posts along the international border in Jammu district on Wednesday, defence sources said.
BJP to form next govt in Delhi?
Jul 16, 2014, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) might form the government in Delhi, media reports said on Wednesday.
RS witness uproar over Gaza situation
Jul 16, 2014, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar over the issue of fighting in Gaza strip as the Indian government refused to to have any discussion on the matter.
J&K: Army truck-civilian vehicle collision leaves 3 dead
Jul 16, 2014, at 09:22 pm
Srinagar, July 16 (IBNS); At least three people were killed as an Army Truck hit a civilian vehicle on Srinagar-Baramulla road close to Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, reports said.
J&K: Pak firing leaves 1 BSF jawan killed
Jul 16, 2014, at 08:51 pm
Jammu, July 16 (IBNS): At least one BSF jawan was killed and three others were injured as Pakistan Rangers opened fire at Indian posts along the international border in Jammu district on Wednesday, reports said.
Engine failure halts Delhi-Katra train in tunnel
Jul 16, 2014, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): The newly introduced Shri Shakti Express was stuck in a tunnel for an hour close to the Katra Railway Station due to engine failure on Wednesday, reports said.
BJP trying to buy Congress MLAs: Kejriwal
Jul 16, 2014, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to buy Congress MLAs to form the government in Delhi.
3 member committee to look into UPSC exam row
Jul 16, 2014, at 08:10 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS) The Centre on Wednesday said it has formed a three- Member Committee to look into the controversy Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as aspirants protest the changes made in the examination pattern.
Jayalalithaa warns Chennai club over dress code
Jul 16, 2014, at 06:52 pm
Chennai, July 16 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday threatened to cancel the licence of a cricket club in Chennai if it continued with its dress code stipulations after reports that a judge was denied entry because he was dhoti clad.
Shiv Sena slams BJP over Vaidik-Hafiz Saeed meeting
Jul 16, 2014, at 06:12 pm
Mumbai, July 16 (IBNS):The Shiv Sena, an ally of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the NDA government, has attacked their big partner over the issue of journalist and Ramdev aide Ved Pratap Vaidik meeting India's most wanted terrorist Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan during a trip of journalists to that country.
Train to Vaishno Devi base camp stuck in tunnel
Jul 16, 2014, at 05:47 pm
Katra, July 16 (IBNS) A train inaugurated with much fanfare by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month connecting the base camp of Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir was stuck in a tunnel near Katra for nearly two hours on Wednesday morning, said reports.
BRICS: PM Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Fortaleza
Jul 16, 2014, at 03:51 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Fortaleza on Tuesday.