Dalbir Singh inaugurates the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans at Delhi Cantt

Jan 14, 2016, at 10:41 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) General Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, inaugurated the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans at Delhi Cantt, on Thursday.

We have no information regarding arrest of Maulana Masoon Azhar: Swarup

Jan 14, 2016, at 10:18 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): India on Thursday said it has no information that leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masoon Azhar has been arrested in Pakistan.

CEOs from Korea call on PM Modi

Jan 14, 2016, at 09:19 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) Senior CEOs from the Republic of Korea on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

PM Modi greets people on the occasion of various festivals across India

Jan 14, 2016, at 08:04 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of various festivals across the Nation.

Rahul Gandhi wishes nation on Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan , Bhogi

Jan 14, 2016, at 08:01 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday wished the nation as it celebrates Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan and Bhogi.

President extends greetings on the eve of Army Day

Jan 14, 2016, at 07:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to all officers, soldiers, civilians, ex-servicemen and their families on the eve of the Army Day 2016.

Sued by Jayalalithaa, DMK chief Karunanidhi to appear before court

Jan 14, 2016, at 07:29 pm

Chennai, Jan 14 (IBNS) DMK supremo M Karunanidhi on Thursday said he will appear personally in the court on Monday in connection with a defamation case filed by his long-time rival, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Won't cancel odd-even rule for vehicles in Delhi : Supreme court

Jan 14, 2016, at 06:19 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the odd-even traffic experiment for Delhi will not be cancelled, reports said.

Thousands throng Haridwar for Makar Sankranti holy bath

Jan 14, 2016, at 05:31 pm

Haridwar, Jan 14 (IBNS) Thousands of devotees swarmed the 'Har ki Pauri' ghat in Haridwar to take first festive bath on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during the Ardh Kumbh mela on Thursday morning, reports said.

Delhi murder: Police arrest 5 people, detains 2

Jan 14, 2016, at 04:47 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested five and detained two persons in connection with a triple murder case which took place on Sunday.

India to announce decision on Foreign Secretary talks with Pakistan today

Jan 14, 2016, at 04:21 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) India is expected to announce its decision on Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan, media reports said.

Three dead in multiple blasts in Jakarata

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:57 pm

Jakarta, Jan 14 (IBNS) At least three persons were killed in multiple blasts in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday, reports said.

4 Indians planning to join ISIS held captive in Syria

Jan 14, 2016, at 02:38 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) Four Indians, who fled the country to join ISIS militant group in Syria, have been nabbed and detained in Syrian prison, Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Walid al Moualem said.

No confirmation that Jaish leader detained: India

Jan 14, 2016, at 04:16 am

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS): India on Wednesday said that Pakistan is yet to confirm that Maulana Masood Azhar, leader of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, has been detained by the neighbouring country in connection with the attack on Pathankot air base in India, media reports said.

Cabinet approves new crop insurance scheme to boost farming sector

Jan 14, 2016, at 01:35 am

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' , a scheme aimed to benift farmers' welfare.

GST has potential to increase India's GDP: Chandan Mitra

Jan 14, 2016, at 01:33 am

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS)BJP leader Chandan Mitra on Wednesday said GST has potential to increase India’s GDP.

IS claims responsibility of attack on Pak Consulate General in Jalalabad

Jan 14, 2016, at 01:11 am

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Islamic State (Daesh) terrorist has group claimed responsibility for the militant attack on the Pakistan Consulate General in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city, media reports said.

Pathankot: Pakistan arrests Jaish leader Masood Azhar

Jan 14, 2016, at 12:44 am

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday arrested leader of Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group Maulana Masood Azhar in connection with the attack on Pathankot air base in India, media reports said.

Pathankot: Pakistan arrests Jaish members

Jan 14, 2016, at 12:20 am

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday detained several militants belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammad group over their suspected involvement in the attack on Pathankot air base in India, media reports said.

Cabinet approves India joining the International Energy Agency

Jan 13, 2016, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for India becoming a member country of the International Energy Agency - Ocean Energy Systems (IEA-OES) by signing the Implementing Agreement (IA).

SC refuses to revoke ban on Jallikattu

Jan 13, 2016, at 10:10 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) In a significant move, the Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected to revoke the ban on traditional bull-fighting sport in Tamil Nadu Jallikattu.

Pranab Mukherjee to attend the 6th foundation day and convocation of ILBS tomorrow

Jan 13, 2016, at 09:09 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will attend the 6th Foundation Day and 3rd Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi on Thursday.

Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi mourns Lt. Gen JFR Jacob death

Jan 13, 2016, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday mourned the death of Lieutenant General JFR Jacob (retired).

1971 Indo-Pak war hero Lt. Gen JFR Jacob dead

Jan 13, 2016, at 08:58 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) Lieutenant General JFR Jacob (retired), a prominent hero of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, died on Wednesday following a prolonged illness, reports said. He was 92.

No issue of coordination between forces at Pathankot : Army chief

Jan 13, 2016, at 08:18 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) Discounting the criticism over the high casualty of military personnel in the Pathankot terror attack, army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Wednesday said there was "no issue of coordination" between forces during operations.

Alleged ISIS letter threatening to kill Mumbai cop and family

Jan 13, 2016, at 05:39 pm

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS) Mumbai Police Commissioner's office has received a letter purportedly written by a member of terrorist group ISIS that threatens to kill an ATS officer and his family, reports said.

Air Force officer killed car while practising for Republic Day parade in Kolkata

Jan 13, 2016, at 05:18 pm

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) An Air Force officer was killed on Wednesday morning after being hit by a speeding car while practicing for the January 26 Republic Day parade in Kolkata , reports said.

Prez Mukherjee greets nation on the occasion of Pongal, Lohri and Makar Sankranti

Jan 13, 2016, at 04:33 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Pongal, Lohri and Makar Sankranti.

Cabinet reshuffle likely after Amit Shah's re-election

Jan 13, 2016, at 04:21 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) A cabinet reshuffle and some other major decisions are likely to be taken after re-election of Amit Shah as BJP President, media reports said.

Pak officers behind Indian consulate attack: Afghan Police

Jan 13, 2016, at 04:42 am

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): A senior Afghan official on Tuesday said that Pakistan Army officers were responsible for the attack on Indian consulate in Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif earlier this month, media reports said.