J&K: Mehbooba Mufti meets victims' families

Apr 17, 2016, at 02:11 am

Kupwara, Apr 16 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that civilians should not be harmed while dealing with law-and-order situations in the state.

Women in Islam are treated like a footwear: Sakshi Maharaj

Apr 17, 2016, at 01:59 am

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj has triggered a fresh controversy as he said Muslim women are treated like 'footwear'.

Odd-even scheme is highly successful: Kejriwal

Apr 17, 2016, at 01:46 am

New Delhi,Apr 16 (IBNS): Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the implementation of the second phase of the odd-even scheme has been successful so far.

Centre to send more troops to Kashmir

Apr 17, 2016, at 12:27 am

Srinagar, Apr 16 (IBNS) The central government on Saturday decided to send more troops to Jammu and Kashmir to bring the situation which is on edge after the death of five civilians to bring under control.

Narendra Modi feels 'distressed' over loss of lives in Japan earthquake

Apr 16, 2016, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he felt 'distressed' over the loss of lives in the earthquakes that hit Japan over the past few days.

Duke, Duchess visit Taj Mahal

Apr 16, 2016, at 10:09 pm

Agra, Apr 16 (IBNS) As the couple nearly reached the end of their tour to India and Bhutan, Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra on Saturday.

Police prevented us from holding press conference : Kashmir civil society group

Apr 16, 2016, at 09:05 pm

Srinagar, Apr 16 (IBNS) A Civil Society group in Kashmir alleged that the Jammu and Kashmir Police had prevented them from holding a press conference at their office in Srinagar on Saturday.

Karnataka CM's son quits firm after hospital lab deal controversy

Apr 16, 2016, at 08:11 pm

Bengaluru, Apr 16 (IBNS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's younger son, Dr.Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has resigned as director of Matrix Imaging following a tender controversy, reports said.

Want to gift Punjab a new kind of government: Rahul Gandhi

Apr 16, 2016, at 07:55 pm

Chandigarh, Apr 16 (IBNS) Promising action against drugs in Punjab, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is currently visiting the state, said that the Congress will take strict action against drug dealers if elected tom power.

Prez inaugurates Fourth Retreat of SC Judges at Bhopal today

Apr 16, 2016, at 07:33 pm

Bhopal, Apr 16 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Fourth Retreat of Judges of Supreme Court at National Judicial Academy in Bhopal on Saturday.

Four crude bombs found in vehicle in poll-bound Malda of West Bengal

Apr 16, 2016, at 07:24 pm

Malda, West Bengal, Apr 16 (IBNS) Police recovered four crude bombs from inside a vehicle carrying poll materials in Malda a day before the second phase of Assembly polling in West Bengal on Saturday.

Noida hit and run: BMW rams bikes, cars, one critical

Apr 16, 2016, at 07:15 pm

Noida, Apr 16 (IBNS) In another hit and run case in the national capital on Saturday, A BMW rammed into bikes and cars, injuring four people, according to reports.

TMC leader shot dead in Hoogly

Apr 16, 2016, at 07:09 pm

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS) Sheikh Akhtar Ali, a local leader of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, was shot dead in Hoogly district on Saturday, reports said.

Rahul visits Chandigarh, meets senior editors

Apr 16, 2016, at 07:03 pm

Chandigarh, Apr 16 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is in Punjab, met with senior editors on Saturday.

Muslim man in Assam renounces wife for voting for BJP

Apr 16, 2016, at 06:05 pm

Guwahati, Apr 16 (IBNS) A Muslim man reportedly divorced his wife for casting her vote in favour of the BJP instead of Congress in the just concluded Assam Assembly elections.

Union Minister's son booked for rash driving in Hyderabad

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:47 pm

Hyderabad, Apr 16 (IBNS) Union Minister Yalamanchili Satyanarayana Chowdary's son Karthik was booked for negligent driving by the Hyderabad traffic police on Saturday,reports said.

Japan: M 7.3 quake kills 19, thousands injured

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:30 pm

Tokyo, Apr 16 (IBNS) At least 19 people were confirmed dead as an earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hit southwestern Japan on Saturday, according to reports.

Mumbai court to hear today plea for non-bailable arrest warrant against Vijay Mallya

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:27 pm

Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS) A special court in Mumbai is expected to hear on Saturday the Enforcement Ditectorate's plea for issuing non-bailable warrant of arrest against liquor baron Vijay Mallya, whose diplomatic passport was suspended on Friday, reports said.

Delhi: BJP auto union calls strike, Kerjiwal sees red

Apr 16, 2016, at 04:51 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) The BJP auto union in Delhi, which is observing a strike on Saturday in protest against the ongoing odd-even policy for vehicles, but Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that nothing can stop the newly imposed rule from becoming a success.

Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara

Apr 16, 2016, at 04:42 pm

Srinagar, Apr 16 (IBNS) Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Srinagar and Kashmir's frontier district Kupwara to maintain law and order following protests called by the separatist groups against the killing of five civilians, including a woman, since Wednesday.

Sushma to visit Russia, will seek reports of Indians killed

Apr 16, 2016, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting Russia and will take up the issues of Indians who have died in there.

Duke, Duchess to visit Taj Mahal

Apr 16, 2016, at 03:20 pm

Agra, Apr 16 (IBNS): Reaching nearly the end of their tour, Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will visit Taj Mahal on Saturday.

Modi wishes Ram Naik on his birthday

Apr 16, 2016, at 02:58 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik.

India to buy 36 French-made Rafale Jets for $8.8 billion

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:32 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): India is finally set to purchase the French-made Rafale planes for 8.8 billion dollars, media reports said on Friday.

Mehbooba Mufti condemns death of school boy in firing

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:14 am

Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed "deep anguish over the unfortunate death" of a youth at Natnusa in Kupwara district.

Bengal polls: ECI to put TMC leader Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 surveillance

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:08 am

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): After receiving a huge number of allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal, from all opposition parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday evening decided to put Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 magistrate surveillance, reports said.

Maiden Maritime India Summit draws enthusiastic investor response; 140 agreements signed

Apr 16, 2016, at 02:14 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) The first Maritime India Summit in Mumbai, besides resulting in business agreements for Rs 82,905 crore investments, played a key role in highlighting the role of port led development for faster and sustainable economic growth.

Maiden maritime India summit is a firsts step to make India economic superpower: Rajnath Singh

Apr 16, 2016, at 02:12 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the Maritime India Summit will prove to be the first step in the direction of India becoming an economic super power.

J&K: Student killed in firing by security forces

Apr 16, 2016, at 12:57 am

Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS) One civilian was killed as security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara area on Friday.

Railways decides to withdraw the levy of Port Congestion Surcharge

Apr 15, 2016, at 11:19 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Indian Railways on Friday said it is moving ahead with big bang reforms as announced in the Railway Budget.