Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan attend DMK's event in Tamil Nadu

Aug 11, 2017, at 12:27 am

Chennai, Aug 10 (IBNS): Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan attended an event organised by Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party DMK.

Delhi Police arrest two suspected terrorists with al Qaeda links

Aug 10, 2017, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Delhi police arrested two alleged terrorists with links to al Qaeda, about a week ahead of Independence Day celebrations, according to media reports on Thursday.

Madras HC stays lookout notice against former finance minister's son Karti Chidambaram

Aug 10, 2017, at 09:57 pm

Chennai, Aug 10 (IBNS): The Madras High Court, on Thursday, stayed the lookout notice issued by the Centre against Karti Chidambaram, the son of former Union finance minister and senior leader P Chidambaram, according to media reports.

Haryana BJP chief's son Vikas and his friend sent to two-day police custody

Aug 10, 2017, at 08:52 pm

Chandigarh, Aug 10 (BNS): Vikas Barala and friend and his friend Ashish Kumar, the accused in the Chandigarh stalking case, who were produced in court on Thursday, were sent to two days' police custody, according to media reports.

PM Modi and Rajya Sabha members bid farewell to Vice President Hamid Ansari

Aug 10, 2017, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha on Thursday bid farewell to outgoing Vice President of India Hamid Ansari, according to media reports.

Sushma Swaraj departs for Nepal, to take part in BIMSTEC Foreign Minister's meeting

Aug 10, 2017, at 08:04 pm

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): External Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday departed for Nepal, where she will take part in the BIMSTEC Foreign Minister's meeting.

Narada sting: Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee appears before ED for interrogation

Aug 10, 2017, at 08:00 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): After being summoned twice, Kolkata Mayor and state minister Sovan Chatterjee appeared at Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s office at CGO Complex in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Thursday afternoon for interrogation in connection with Narada sting case, reports said.

Woman office executive in Gurugram allegedly chased by three men in car on Monday night

Aug 10, 2017, at 07:50 pm

Gurugram, Aug 10 (IBNS): In an almost rerun of the Chandigarh stalking incident, a young woman on scooter was chased for three kilometers by two men in a car in Gurugram, according to media reports.

Chandigarh stalking case: Police adds non-bailable charges to FIR against Vikas Barala and friend

Aug 10, 2017, at 07:25 pm

Chandigarh, Aug 10 (IBNS): After a a third round of interrogation, Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala’s son Vikas and his friend Ashish Kumar, have been charged with abduction attempt, according to media reports.

Tamil Nadu: Dinakaran moved from AIADMK party post, rivals factions likely to merge

Aug 10, 2017, at 06:46 pm

Chennai, Aug 10 (IBNS): The removal of TTV Dinakaran, Sasikala's nephew, from the post of AIADMK's deputy general secretary, on Thursday, has fuelled speculations that a merger between the Panneerselvam and Palaniswami factions is likely anytime soon, according to media reports.

Jharkhand wrestler electrocuted to death while pumping out water in stadium

Aug 10, 2017, at 06:04 pm

Ranchi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Jharkhand wrestler Vishal Kumar Verma was electrocuted to death on Wednesday while pumping out water from a flooded Jaipal Singh stadium in the state capital, media reports said.

Chandigarh Stalking Case: Arrested Vikas Barala to be produced in court today

Aug 10, 2017, at 05:04 pm

Chandigarh, Aug 10 (IBNS): Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief, Vikas Barala, who was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stalking a senior IAS officer’s daughter will be produced in the court on Thursday.

UP: Bomb scare forces evacuation of passengers from Akal Takht Express

Aug 10, 2017, at 03:43 pm

Amethi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Passengers from at least two coaches of the Akal Takht Express were evacuated on Thursday after the train was stopped at a station in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, because a suspicious object was found on-board, reports said.

Congress expels eight Gujarat MLAs for voting against Ahmed Patel

Aug 10, 2017, at 05:42 am

Ahmedabad, Aug 9 (IBNS): A day after the Gujarat Rajya Sabha election, the Congress party on Wednesday expelled eight legislators who voted against party candidate Ahmed Patel.

Some elements trying to create disturbances ahead of NRC draft publication, Assam police sounds alert

Aug 10, 2017, at 05:25 am

Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Assam Police sounded high alert across the state following intelligence input that some elements have been trying to create disturbance situation in the state ahead of draft publication of update of National Register of Citizens (NRC).

NIA issues non-bailable arrest warrant against ULFA (I) Chairman

Aug 10, 2017, at 05:04 am

Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrant against the Chairman of the anti-talk faction group of United Front of Asom (ULFA - Independent).

Dabur rolls out community development activity in Tezpur

Aug 10, 2017, at 04:36 am

Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): India's Science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Ltd on Wednesday announced the formal launch of its Community Development initiatives in Tezpur in northern Assam’s Sonitpur district.

Sonowal reviews P&RD department’s functioning

Aug 10, 2017, at 04:33 am

Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda on Wednesday took review of the functioning of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department in a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall at Janata Bhawan and urged all officials of the department to implement the schemes in a time bound and transparent manner so that confidence of the people remains intact in the system.

Narada sting: ED quizzes West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim for hours

Aug 10, 2017, at 03:47 am

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday quizzed state cabinet minister Firhad Bobby Hakim in connection with its ongoing probe into Narada sting, sources said.

Money siphoning case: Assam court sends Indusind bank official to 4-day police custody

Aug 10, 2017, at 03:11 am

Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Guwahati on Wednesday sent Olivia Dutta Choudhury to 4-day police custody, who was arrested by the Guwahati city police from Nainital in Uttarakhand after she allegedly siphoned over Rs 3 crore from the account of customers of the bank in connivance with her husband.

President condoles passing away of Prof. Sanwar Lal Jat

Aug 10, 2017, at 02:51 am

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind has condoled the passing away of Member of Parliament (LS) Prof. Sanwar Lal Jat.

Mamata Banerjee launches “BJP Quit India” movement

Aug 10, 2017, at 01:18 am

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched the “BJP Quit India” movement in Medinipur.

Maratha Kranti Morcha rally hits normal life in Mumbai

Aug 10, 2017, at 12:12 am

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS); Mumbai witnessed a massive protest by over 80,000 people, who identified themselves as Maratha, as they hit the traffic and rail system of the city badly on Wednesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in encounter

Aug 09, 2017, at 11:07 pm

Srinagar, Aug 9 (IBNS): At least three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Gulab Bagh village of Tral in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday, police said.

Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala arrested

Aug 09, 2017, at 10:58 pm

Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): In a significant development, Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala, who is an accused in the Chandigarh stalking case, has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

Some organisations opposed Quit India Movement : Sonia Gandhi's veiled stinger at BJP

Aug 09, 2017, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS) : As Prime Minister Narendra Modi played pivotal in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday delivered a stinger apparently aiming the BJP, when she said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that "some organisations opposed the movement" and even did not participate in the country's freedom struggle.

First start Jerusalem competition launched in India

Aug 09, 2017, at 08:56 pm

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Embassy of Israel in New Delhi is renewing the search for the next Startup to represent India in the biggest international startup competition in Israel – Start JLM.

Vikas must be punished if found guilty: Haryana BJP Chief on Chandigarh Stalking Case

Aug 09, 2017, at 08:38 pm

Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Subhash Barala on Wednesday said his son Vikas must be punished if he is found guilty after the complete investigation in the Chandigarh stalking case.

Chandigarh Stalking Case: Accused Vikas Barala reaches police station

Aug 09, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): Hours after receiving the summons, Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala who is an accused in the Chandigarh stalking case, reached the police station on Wednesday afternoon.

Encounter between security forces and suspected militants underway in Tral of Jammu and Kashmir

Aug 09, 2017, at 08:17 pm

Srinagar, Aug 9 (IBNS): A fierce gunfight erupted between suspected militants and security forces in Tral area of Pulwama South Kashmir on Wednesday .