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Jharkhand: Two Al-Qaeda suspects held in Jamshedpur

Jan 26, 2016, at 04:45 am

Jamshedpur, Jan 25 (IBNS): Acting on a tip off, police on Monday arrested two Al-Qaeda suspects from Jharkhand's steel city Jamshedpur, few hours ahead of the Republic Day, reports said.

Kolkata under security blanket ahead of R-Day

Jan 26, 2016, at 04:05 am

Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS): Few hours prior to the Republic Day, the security level has been increased in Kolkata, reports said.

Rose Valley: Gautam Kundu sent to CBI custody for 9 days

Jan 26, 2016, at 02:01 am

Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IBNS): A special court in Bhubaneswar on Monday sent Rose Valley Group of Companies' chairman Gautam Kundu to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody for nine days.

Must guard ourselves against forces of violence, intolerance: President

Jan 26, 2016, at 01:44 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): On the eve of the Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee made an appeal to all citizens to guard themselves against the forces of violence, intolerance and unreason.

Voter's participation in electoral process is integral to the successful running of any democracy: President

Jan 26, 2016, at 01:16 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee attended the 6th National Voters’ Day Celebrations in New Delhi on Monday.

India is poised to become the fastest growing large economy this year: President

Jan 26, 2016, at 12:58 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Addressing the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said India is poised to become the fastest growing large economy this year.

Seven from NE region selected for Padma award

Jan 26, 2016, at 12:51 am

Guwahati, Jan 25 (IBNS): Noted art theater personality from north eastern Indian state of Manipur Heisnam Kanhailal was on Monday selected for prestigious Padma Bhushan award.

Dhirubhai Ambani, Rajinikanth get Padma Vibhushan

Jan 26, 2016, at 12:23 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) The Indian government on Monday named the recipients of the Padma Awards where founder of the Reliance empire late Dhirubhai Ambani, spiritual guru Shri Shri Ravi Shankar have been chosen for the Padma Vibhushan award.

Arunachal Pradesh crisis: Congress leaders meet President

Jan 25, 2016, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Taking up the issue of imposing President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh, Congress leaders, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, met President Pranab Mukherjee here and submitted a memorandum on the matter.

India to set up satellite tracking and imaging centre in Vietnam

Jan 25, 2016, at 11:04 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): India will be setting up a satellite tracking and imaging centre in Vietnam that will help both countries share pictures taken by Indian satellites positioned in the region.

Vice President greets citizens on Republic Day

Jan 25, 2016, at 11:02 pm

Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Monday conveyed his warm greetings to the citizens of our country on the happy occasion of Republic Day.

West Bengal has only witnessed downfall: Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee

Jan 25, 2016, at 09:52 pm

Howrah, Jan 25 (IBNS): BJP President Amit Shah on Monday addressed a rally in Howrah where he used the platform to attack West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said she has taken the state to the path of downfall in the name of change.

Financial issues of the Rafale aircraft deal to be sorted out soon: Modi

Jan 25, 2016, at 09:41 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): India and France signed MoUs regarding buying of Rafale aircraft and the financial aspects will be settled soon declared the Indian and French premiers in New Delhi.

Modi, Hollande take metro to Gurgaon

Jan 25, 2016, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande took a metro from New Delhi to Gurgaon on Monday.

Chandra Bose joins BJP

Jan 25, 2016, at 09:13 pm

Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS) Grand nephew of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose- Chandra Bose - joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday.

Bomb scare in Kathmandu flight

Jan 25, 2016, at 08:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): A bomb scare stopped a Jet Airways Delhi-Kathmandu flight from taking off from New Delhi on Monday.

Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards – 2015 announced

Jan 25, 2016, at 08:47 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards – 2015 on 50 persons which includes Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 3, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 9 and Jeevan Raksha Padak to 38 persons; 9 awards are posthumous, officials said.

President wishes Australia ahead of its National Day

Jan 25, 2016, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Australia on the eve of their National Day.

R-Day: 841 personnel awarded police medals

Jan 25, 2016, at 08:35 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): 841 personnel have been awarded police medals on the occasion of the Republic Day this year.

Agreement reached on buying of Rafael aircraft

Jan 25, 2016, at 08:28 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): India and France on Monday signed 13 agreements besides an MoU on the purchase of Rafael jets at the conclusion of talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande.

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation with NSA, intelligence agencies

Jan 25, 2016, at 08:26 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) On the eve of the Republic Day, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, intelligence bureau and RAW chiefs to review the security preparedness, reports said.

Rajnath Singh urges Portugal to extradite Khalistani terrorist

Jan 25, 2016, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has written to the Portugal government seeking the extradition of Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Singh alias Pumma, reports said.

Prez tweets pictures of himself, PM and his French counterpart

Jan 25, 2016, at 06:59 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday tweeted pictures of himself along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and France's President Francois Hollande.

Rape attempt in Kolkata foiled, 3 arrested

Jan 25, 2016, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS) People in a central Kolkata locality on Sunday night foiled a rape attempt as police arrested three persons in connection with the incident, reports said.

VK Singh advised me payments to insurgents : Tarun Gogoi

Jan 25, 2016, at 06:27 pm

New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has alleged that former Eastern Army Command Chief General VK Singh advised him 'financial payments to insurgents'.

Man wanted in Rs. 1.8 crore heist arrested in Delhi

Jan 25, 2016, at 06:03 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) In a major breakthrough, a man wanted in Rs 1.8 crore heist and other two robberies was arrested by the police on Monday, reports said.

Andhra Pradesh engineering student found hanging

Jan 25, 2016, at 05:16 pm

Vijaywada, Jan 25 (IBNS) A 22-year-old engineering student was found hanging at his home in Andhra Pradesh's Vijaywada on Saturday, reports said.

Sharad Pawar admitted in hospital, doctors say nothing critical

Jan 25, 2016, at 05:06 pm

Pune, Jan 25 (IBNS) NCP chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic on Sunday after the veteran minister complained of breathlessness.

PM Modi and President Hollande to hold talks today, Rafael jet deal unlikely to feature

Jan 25, 2016, at 04:52 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande will hold talks in Delhi on Monday on various issues excluding the Rafael jet deal and are expected to send out a strong signal against terror.

President's rule declared in Arunachal Pradesh

Jan 25, 2016, at 04:25 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President's rule has been declared in Arunachal Pradesh following recommendation of the on Sunday reports said.