UN court rules in favor of Italy, India directed to free Salvatore Girone
May 03, 2016, at 12:49 am
Rome, May 2 (IBNS) Upholding a request from Italy, a UN court has decided that marine Salvatore Girone can return to his nation while his case is subject to an arbitration procedure, media reports said.
Forest fire in Himachal reaches school in Kasauli
May 02, 2016, at 11:17 pm
Shimla, May 2 (IBNS) Forest fire that affected large tracts in Himchal Pradesh on Monday reached a boarding school in Kasauli and the children had to be evacuated, according to media reports.
RSS leader Balraj Madhok passes away, Modi mourns
May 02, 2016, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Senior Rashtriya Swamyasewak Sangh (RSS) activist and former president of Bharatiya Jan Sangh (BJS) Balraj Madhok passed away in New Delhi on Monday.
Another rhino killed by poachers in Kaziranga
May 02, 2016, at 09:10 pm
Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS) One more rhino has been killed by poachers in Kaziranga National Park in Assam according to media reports on Monday, which has taken up the number of rhinos killed in Assam to eight in 2016 alone.
Trinamool MP asked to leave Rajya Sabha for day for misbehaviour
May 02, 2016, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) A Trinamool Congress member was on Monday ordered to leave the Rajya Sabha for the day for misbehaviour as the row on AugustaWestland VVIP chopper scam rose to a boiling point plunging the House into a chaos.
Uttarakhand wildfire under control, four arrested
May 02, 2016, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) About 70 per cent of the forest fire in Uttarakhand has been put out and brought under control after a grim fight for days even as five persons have lost their lives and more than 1890 hectres razed to the ground, reports said.
Martyred soldier's daughter urges govt to solve issues with Pakistan
May 02, 2016, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS/Just Earth News) Posting a video on social networking site Facebook, Gurmeher Kaur, daughter of martyred Indian soldier Captain Mandeep Singh, has urged both the Indian and Pakistan governments to stop pretending and solve the real issues.
Corruption complaint against BJP's Karnakata President Yeddyurappa
May 02, 2016, at 06:18 pm
Bengaluru, May 2 (IBNS) In a major embarrassment for BJP in Karnataka, an RSS worker has lodged a complaint of corruption against the party's newly appointed state president B S Yeddyurappa.
President of India condoles the loss of lives due to massive forest fires in Uttarakhand
May 02, 2016, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday, condoled the loss of lives in Uttarakhand due to massive forest fires which have affected large areas of the state, resulted in large-scale damage to environment.
AugustaWestland scam: Rajya Sabha adjourned
May 02, 2016, at 05:31 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) A huge uproar forced adjournment of the Rajya Sabha till 12 30 pm on Monday as Political slugfest over the controversial AgustaWestland chopper scam continued to rule the roost Parliament.
Chopper scam: Former IAF chief SP Tyagi questioned by CBI
May 02, 2016, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Retired Air Chief Marshal S.P. Tyagi, who is named as the prime beneficiary in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, on Monday appeared in front of the CBI for regarding kickbacks he allegedly received in the Rs. 3600 crore deal, reports said.
Massive traffic jam in Delhi as cab drivers block roads
May 02, 2016, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Movement of vehicular traffic remained crippled in a large part of Delhi on the first working day of the month after cab drivers blocked traffic in West Delhi's Rajkori area on Monday in protest against the Supreme Court's decision to ban diesel taxis in the national capital, reports said.
Four killed, six wounded in Malda bomb blast in West Bengal
May 02, 2016, at 04:22 pm
Malda, W.Bengal, May 2 (IBNS) Four people were killed and six injured in a powerful blast at West Bengal's Malda district on Sunday night, reports said.
Kerjiwal takes a dig at PM Modi's e-rickshaw initiative
May 02, 2016, at 03:37 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took a shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his e-rickshaw initiative.
Chopper scam: CBI to quiz SP Tyagi today
May 02, 2016, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to quiz former IAF chief SP Tyagi over the multi-million dollar AgustaWestland chopper deal on Monday.
Selfie with pistol: 14-year-old dies in Punjab
May 02, 2016, at 04:41 am
Pathankot, Apr 30 (IBNS) A 14-year-old boy accidentally shot himself while posing with a pistol to click a selfie died on Sunday, reports said.
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Cabs surge pricing: Kejriwal warns of strict action
May 02, 2016, at 04:31 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): As some app-based cab service providers brought back surge pricing in the national capital on Sunday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal warned that 'strict actions' will be taken against them for making such a move.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti meets Australian delegation
May 02, 2016, at 04:24 am
Jammu, May 1 (IBNS) Meeting an Australian delegation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday batted for greater cultural exchanges, initiatives and assistance programmes to bolster key areas like education, skill development and tourism in the state.
Uttarakhand forest fire: Centre sends team of experts
May 02, 2016, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) The Centre on Sunday said it is sending a four-member team of experts to Uttarakhand to monitor the forest fire incidents in the state.
Narendra Modi visits Varanasi, launches eco-friendly E-boats at Assi Ghat
May 02, 2016, at 04:07 am
Varanasi, May 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the environment friendly E-Boats at Assi Ghat, in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.
Bengal polls: 81.66 pct voting in 5th phase
May 02, 2016, at 03:56 am
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): More than 80 percent people voted in the fifth phase of the Assembly Elections in West Bengal which was held on Saturday, the Election Commission said on Sunday.
ISIS releases video showing Indian terrorist as poster boy?
May 02, 2016, at 03:37 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has released a video showcasing an Indian fighter as the new poster boy for the terror outfit.
India-China Border: Personnel meet on the occasion of Labour Day
May 02, 2016, at 02:11 am
Udhampur, May 1 (IBNS) Ceremonial Border Personal Meetings (BPM) on the occasion of “International Labour Day†was conducted on Sunday at Chinese BPM Hut of Moldo and TWD Garrison in Eastern Ladakh, an official release said.
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India has to become stronger: Modi
May 02, 2016, at 01:30 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Visiting his constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India has to become stronger and his government is attempting to empower poor so that they can battle poverty.
May 02, 2016, at 12:23 am
Varanasi, May 1 (IBNS): Reaching Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday traveled on an e-boat in his Lok Sabha constituency.
Minor fire in Kolkata's Garden Reach area brought under control, no casualty
May 02, 2016, at 12:16 am
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS) A mild fire broke out in Kolkata's Garden Reach area on Sunday afternoon, though no casualties were reported in the incident.
Health Ministry to send 5-member expert team to assist Rajasthan Government in the Jamdoli incident
May 02, 2016, at 12:03 am
Jaipur , May 1 (IBNS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda has directed for a special five-member expert team to be sent to assist the Rajasthan state government to investigate into the causes of water and food contamination that are reported to have resulted in the death of 12 specially-abled persons in the state-run home of the state Government at Jamdoli in Rajasthan.
Youth shot near Kona Expressway in Howrah
May 01, 2016, at 11:17 pm
Howrah, May 1 (IBNS) A youth was shot by two men on Sunday morning near Kona Expressway in Howrah, reports said.
Body of Indian nurse to arrive on Monday from Oman
May 01, 2016, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) Chikku Robert, the murdered Indian nurse's body will arrive in India on Monday from Oman, reports said.
UP: PM Modi launches free cooking gas scheme in Ballia, says govt is for poor
May 01, 2016, at 08:39 pm
Ballia, UP, May 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched free cooking gas scheme in Ballia in Uttar Pradesh.