Government allocates additional power to Jammu and Kashmir to meet their winter power demand
Nov 16, 2017, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): In view of increase in the power requirement in State of Jammu & Kashmir with the onset of winter, Government of India has decided to allocate an additional 792 Megawatts for Jammu and Kashmir.
Padmavati row: Karni Sena threatens to chop off Deepika Padukone's nose
Nov 16, 2017, at 11:24 pm
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS): Taking the Padmavati row to a new low, a Karni Sena leader has threatened to chop off actor Deepika Padukone's nose as the latter reacted sharply to the ongoing controversy centred on the film recently.
Three militants captured during operation in Kashmir's Kulgam district
Nov 16, 2017, at 11:09 pm
Srinagar, Nov 16 (IBNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir police have captured three militants during the ongoing operation in Kund area of Kulgam district, Inspector General of Police Muneer Khan said on Thursday.
BJP leader and security guard shot dead in Greater Noida
Nov 16, 2017, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) : A BJP leader and his security guard were shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Bisrakh area of Greater Noida on Thursday, media reports said.
K.J. Alphons expresses deep concern at death of 21 tourists in boat mishap in Krishna river
Nov 16, 2017, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): K. J. Alphons, Minister of State (Independent charge) for Tourism expressed deep concern at the tragic death of 21 tourists in a boat mishap in the Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh.
Refusing compensation to Kashmir human shield victim a heartless step: Amnesty
Nov 16, 2017, at 09:38 pm
Srinagar, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government’s refusal to pay compensation to a man who was strapped to a jeep and paraded by army personnel was a “callous attempt” and evasion of its human rights obligations, Amnesty International India said on Thursday.
Joint Indo-Bangladesh exercise ‘SAMPRITI 2017’ draws to a close
Nov 16, 2017, at 09:14 pm
Guwahati, Nov 16 (IBNS): A Field Training Exercise of the ongoing Joint Indo-Bangladesh Training Exercise SAMPRITI 2017, which is seventh such exercise in the SAMPRITI series, was conducted at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte, Mizoram.
Nov 16, 2017, at 08:20 pm
Lucknow, Nov 16 (IBNS) : The Uttar Pradesh government has urged the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to defer the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati, apprehending a dip in the state's law and order situation because of the "distorted historical facts" presented in the film, media reports said.
Nov 16, 2017, at 08:18 pm
Guwahati, Nov 16 (IBNS): After the recent controversial provocative comment on the ongoing National Register of Citizens (NRC) updating process in Assam made by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Sayed Arshad Madani, at least three FIRs have been lodged against Madani on charge of issuing the provocative remarks at various police station in the state.
Modi still remains most popular leader among Indians : Pew Research survey report
Nov 16, 2017, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) : Despite note ban and other measures that the opposition has been clamouring against to turn the tide against him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the most popular leader in India, still enjoying "overwhelming support" from the people after having spent three years in power. according to a survey from the Pew Research Center that works on global attitudes and trends,
Bihar cop fractures bones of truck driver for refusing to pay bribe
Nov 16, 2017, at 06:48 pm
Patna, Nov 16 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A policeman in Bihar badly assaulted a truck driver fracturing one of his hands after he refused to give bribe.
Nov 16, 2017, at 06:45 pm
Bengaluru, Nov 16 (IBNS) : Doctors in private medical establishments across Karnataka began on Thursday an indefinite strike in protest against the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (Amendments) Bill resulting in a crisis in the state's healthcare system, media reports said.
Ryan Murder Case: Court to hear bail plea of bus conductor Ashoke at 2 p.m. on Thursday
Nov 16, 2017, at 05:19 pm
Gurgaon, Nov 16 (IBNS): The court will hear the bail plea of bus conductor Ashoke Kumar, who was arrested on charges of murdering a seven-year old Pradyuman Thakur in Ryan International School, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, media reports said.
PM Modi addresses journalists on National Press Day
Nov 16, 2017, at 04:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the press community on the occasion of National Press Day.
Bengaluru: Teenage girl gangraped by four for 10 days
Nov 16, 2017, at 05:08 am
Bengaluru, Nov 15 (IBNS): A teenage girl was abducted and allegedly gangraped by four persons for ten days at a lodge in Bengaluru, media reports said on Wednesday.
Peter may have been responsible for Sheena's abduction: Indrani Mukerjea
Nov 16, 2017, at 04:39 am
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): In a new twist to Sheena Bora murder case, her mother and key accused Indrani Mukerjea on Wednesday told a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court that her husband and Sheena’s father Peter Mukerjea might have caused her daughter’s disappearance.
Army pays tribute to soldier killed in Kashmir gunfight
Nov 16, 2017, at 01:27 am
Srinagar, Nov 15 (IBNS): The Indian Army on Wednesday paid homage to its soldier who was martyred in gunfight with militants at Kund Nowbug area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday.
GES: Narendra Modi waiting to meet Ivanka Trump
Nov 16, 2017, at 01:07 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he is looking forward to meet US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka when she visits India to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES).
India may overtake China if youth force given proper attention, says Bihar youth leader
Nov 16, 2017, at 01:06 am
Patna, Nov 15 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Social activist Rohit Kumar Singh, who heads Yuva Chetna, a social organization, has been on the non-stop tour of the country for the cause of youths.
President of India in Jharkhand; addresses foundation day celebrations of the state
Nov 16, 2017, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind graced and addressed the foundation day anniversary celebrations of Jharkhand state on Wednesday in Ranchi.
Nov 16, 2017, at 12:23 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Punjab on Thursdaywhere he will present Standards to the 223 Squadron and the 117 Helicopter Unit of the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Station, Adampur.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal meet, discuss air pollution issue
Nov 16, 2017, at 12:13 am
Chandigarh, Nov 15 (IBNS): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday met and discussed the issue of air pollution.
Election Commission bars Gujarat BJP from using word 'Pappu' in ad campaigns
Nov 15, 2017, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India has barred the Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from using word 'Pappu', which refers to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, in their advertisement campaigns, media reports said.
Bihar truckers threaten to go on indefinite strike to protest against govt’s new mining law
Nov 15, 2017, at 09:24 pm
Patna, Nov 15 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Truckers in Bihar have announced to go on an indefinite strike starting Wednesday midnight to protest the new mining and road transport & safety laws of the state government, according to media reports.
Kejriwal and Khattar agree to work jointly to curb pollution problem
Nov 15, 2017, at 08:26 pm
Chandiagar, Nov 15 (IBNS) : Delhi Chief Minister and his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday agreed to work jointly to tackle the pollution problem, plaguing several north India stats, inclduing the national capital.
Nov 15, 2017, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Taking into account the serious pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas, the Union Petroleum Ministry in consultation with Public Oil Marketing Companies has decided to bring ahead BS-VI grade auto fuels in NCT of Delhi with effect from April 1, 2018 instead of April 1, 2020.
Kerala Transport Minister Thomas Chandy resigns following allegations of land grabbing
Nov 15, 2017, at 06:53 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Noc 15 (IBNS) : Kerala Transport Minister Thomas Chandy, facing allegations of wetland encroachment, resigned on Wednesday, a day after the Kerala High Court held that he should quit, media reports said.
Kejriwal reaches Chandigarh, to meet Haryana CM Khattar on Delhi pollution issue
Nov 15, 2017, at 06:42 pm
Chandigarh, Nov 15 (IBNS): Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal reached Chandigarh on Wednesday to meet his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar to discuss the Delhi pollution issue, media reports said.
Shri Rajput Karni Sena members vandalises Kota mall to protest against Padmavati
Nov 15, 2017, at 06:39 pm
Kota, Nov 15 (IBNS): To protest against Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film Padmavati's release, Shri Rajput Karni Sena members vandalised a mall here on Wednesday, media reports said.
President Kovind arrives in Jharkhand, pays tribute to freedom fighter Birsa Munda
Nov 15, 2017, at 06:29 pm
Ranchi, Nov 15 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind, arrived in Jharkhand on Wednesday -- his first visit to the state as the President of India.