Brotherhood is the basis of our democracy: President Kovind
Jan 26, 2018, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): In his address to the nation on the eve of 69th Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said brotherhood is the basis of our democracy.
Padmaavat hits screens,except in Rajasthan and Gujarat; Ten lakh tickets sold
Jan 25, 2018, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) : Amid high tension, anger and protests, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial epic film, Padmaaavat, hit the screens across India, save Rajasthan and Gujarat on Thursday with no major untoward incidents being reported, reports said.
Class one student kidnapped from school bus at gunpoint in Delhi
Jan 25, 2018, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) : In a daring and broad daylight crime, two bike-borne miscreants shot at a school bus driver and kidnapped a Class I child in New Delhi on Thursday morning, media reports said.
Padmaavat row: Cinema hall in Jammu City attacked
Jan 25, 2018, at 09:05 pm
Srinagar, Jan 25 (IBNS): Miscreants damaged a cinema theatre in Jammu city, J&K, ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial movie ‘Padmaavat’ starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.
PM Modi holds bilateral meetings on ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit eve
Jan 25, 2018, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): On the eve of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit (AICS) to celebrate 25 years of India-ASEAN partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate bilateral meetings with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of Myanmar, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Vietnam and Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines, according to a release from the PM's office on Thursday.
Uttar Pradesh : Mother and son shot dead in Meerut a day before court hearing into murder case
Jan 25, 2018, at 08:55 pm
Meerut, Jan 25 (IBNS) : A 60-year-old woman and her son were shot dead by three assailants in a Meerut village, a day before they were to testify in a court in a case over the murder of the woman's husband in 2016, media reports said.
Karnataka bandh over Mahadayi river water dispute : Life partially affected
Jan 25, 2018, at 08:04 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IBNS) : Life was partially disrupted in parts of Karnataka on Thursday as a statewide 12-hour shutdown over the Mahadayi river issue was being observed by pro-Kannada organisations, media reports said.
Two die in Jammu road accident
Jan 25, 2018, at 07:58 pm
Srinagar, Jan 25 (IBNS): At least two persons died and 26 others injured when a passenger bus met with an accident in Doda region of Jammu Kashmir’s Chenab Valley district.
Padmavat : Contempt petition against Karni Sena to be heard in SC
Jan 25, 2018, at 07:10 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a petition seeking contempt proceedings against Shri Rajput Karni Sena for resorting to violence against release of controversial film 'Padmaavat' even though the apex court gave it a go ahead, reports said.
Rahul Gandhi sarcastically tweets on Modi's black money promise
Jan 25, 2018, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi has put up a sarcastic tweet to virtually mock Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of bringing back black money from foreign countries.
PM Modi greets people of Himachal on state foundation day
Jan 25, 2018, at 04:23 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Himachal Pradesh on their state foundation day.
No Padmaavat screening in Rajasthan, Gujarat
Jan 25, 2018, at 04:21 pm
Jaipur/Ahmedabad, Jan 25 (IBNS): Several multiplex owners in Rajasthan and Gujarat are not screening 'Padmaavat' out of fear of attack on the theatre houses by the Karni Sena members opposing the release of the film in order to protect the dignity of Rani Padmini, media reports said.
PM Modi greets people on National Voters Day
Jan 25, 2018, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of India on the occasion of National Voters Day.
Lalu is ‘people’s hero’: Tejashwi says after father’s conviction in third fodder scam
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:34 am
Patna, Jan 24 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Even as a special CBI court in Ranchi convicted Lalu Prasad in the third fodder scam case on Wednesday, Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav described his father as “people’s hero”.
Kashmir: Militants, civilian killed during encounter
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:30 am
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IBNS): Two militants and a teenage boy was killed during a gunfight between militants and government forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday.
At least eight people injured in Arunachal road mishap
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:18 am
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IBNS): At least eight people were injured when a vehicle fell down a hill in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday.
Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir
Jan 25, 2018, at 12:25 am
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IBNS): A gunfight has reportedly broken out between suspected militants and security forces in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Three hardcore NSCN (KN) militants nab in Nagaland
Jan 24, 2018, at 10:35 pm
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IBNS) : Security forces apprehended three militants, including a top leader of NSCN(Kitovi-Neopak) group in Nagaland, on Jan 23, officials said on Wednesday.
PM Modi and others highlight the importance on National Girl Child Day
Jan 24, 2018, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the skills, strengths and fortitude of the girl child on National Girl Child Day, which is observed on January 24.
Opposition to hold unity march in Mumbai on Republic Day
Jan 24, 2018, at 08:27 pm
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IBNS): At least three opposition parties- NCP, Trinamool Congress and National Conference, will hold a unity march in the financial capital on Republic Day on Friday.
Lalu Prasad sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment in third fodder scam case
Jan 24, 2018, at 07:54 pm
Ranchi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad, who was convicted in the third fodder scam case, has been sentenced to five years of imprisonment, media reports said.
Padmavat : Violence in Ahmedabad ahead of release, high alert in three states
Jan 24, 2018, at 07:23 pm
Ahmedabad, Jan 24 (IBNS) : Barely 36 hours before the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial movie Padmavat, protesters ran amok on Tuesday evening, triggering violence in Gujarat even though a high alert was sounded and security tightened in three states of north and western India, media reports said.
Opposition may bring impeachment motion against CJI: Sitaram Yechury
Jan 24, 2018, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the Opposition is considering to bring an impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, who has been accused by four senior judges of the apex court of assigning important cases to selective judges, media reports said.
Kashmir : Video of death-defying stunt by youth raises strong criticism
Jan 24, 2018, at 07:15 pm
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IBNS) : A death- defying stunt by a Kashmiri man lying on railway tracks allowing a train to storm over him, has gone viral on social media, evoking a sharp criticism, while police have assured strict action against the youth lest it becomes a trend in the valley.
One army jawan injured, two vehicles damaged in militant attack along Assam-Arunachal border
Jan 24, 2018, at 06:21 pm
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IBNS) : At least one army personnel was injured and two army vehicles damaged when an armed militant group ambushed an army convoy at Namsai area along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border on Wednesday morning.
Nitish Kumar conspiring against Lalu Prasad: Tejashwi Yadav
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:59 pm
Ranchi/Patna, Jan 24 (IBNS): Sharpening his attack against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said the former is conspiring against his party supremo Lalu Prasad, who has been convicted in the third fodder scam case by the Ranchi Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court.
Lalu Prasad found guilty in third fodder scam case
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Ranchi, Jan 24 (IBNS): In yet another major blow to Lalu Prasad, the former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad was on Wednesday convicted in the third fodder scam case, media reports said.
Kerala witnesses state-wide vehicle strike today
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:18 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IBNS): Kerala on Wednesday witnessed a state-wide dawn-to-dusk vehicle strike, called by major trade unions in the state to mark a protest against the increase in petrol and diesel prices, media reports said.
Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad convicted in third case
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:15 pm
Ranchi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad has been convicted in the third case of fodder scam, media reports said.
Fodder scam: Verdict in third case to be pronounced today
Jan 24, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Ranchi, Jan 24 (IBNS): The verdict in the third fodder scam case that involves former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad will be pronounced on Wednesday, media reports said.