Proud of being Indian, deliberate attempt to distort remark: Aamir Khan
Nov 25, 2015, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS): After facing severe criticisms over his comment on the rising "intolerance" in the country, actor Aamir Khan on Wednesday stated that he never said he and his wife had intentions of leaving India.
J&K's Tangdhar attack: All three terrorists killed
Nov 25, 2015, at 09:54 pm
Srinagar, Nov 25 (IBNS): All three terrorists, who attacked an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Tangdhar, were killed in the seven-hour long gun battle with security forces on Wednesday.
Ahead of Parl session, Govt meets Opposition to seek support for GST
Nov 25, 2015, at 08:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): In a fresh bid to garner support for its crucial reform, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill, the government on Wednesday reached out to the Oppositions at an all political parties' meeting.
Jaish-e-Muhammad claims responsibility for Tangdhar attack in Kashmir
Nov 25, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Srinagar, Nov 25 (IBNS) Militant outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad has claimed responsibility for the attack on an army camp in Kupwara district's Tangdhar.
Sedition case filed against Aamir Khan, complaint says he tried to divide the country
Nov 25, 2015, at 07:25 pm
Kanpur, Nov 25 (IBNS) A sedition case has been filed in a Kanpur court against actor Aamir Khan for his recent comment on the growing "intolerance" in the country.
Soldier killed in Kashmir terrorist attack, gun battle on
Nov 25, 2015, at 06:37 pm
Srinagar, Nov 25 (IBNS) A solider was killed and a colonel injured as heavily armed terrorists attacked an army camp in Tangdar near the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday morning.
Shiv Sena slams Amir Khan, says he speaks language of treachery
Nov 25, 2015, at 05:43 pm
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS) Coming down heavily on Amir Khan for his remarks on intolerance, Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the actor was speaking the language of "treachery".
Dual earthquake jolts Brazil, Peru
Nov 25, 2015, at 05:18 pm
Lima/Brasilia, Nov 25 (IBNS) An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 near the Brazil-Peru border was felt on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports by the United States Geological Survey.
Intolerance : A R Rahman says he too faced similar situation like Amir Khan's
Nov 25, 2015, at 05:14 pm
Panaji, Nov 25 (IBNS) Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman on Tuesday said he agreed with Bollywood star Aamir Khan's statement on growing intolerance, media reports said.
Kannada poet Kuvempu's Padma Award stolen from museum in Karnataka
Nov 25, 2015, at 04:58 pm
Shivamogga, Nov 25 (IBNS) A burglar on Monday entered a museum, built in the memory of famous Kannada poet Kuvempu and ran away with his Padma Awards, some medals and cash, media reports said.
Ahead of all-party meet Jaitley and Chidambaram spar over GST
Nov 25, 2015, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) Ahead of the Wednesday's all-party meeting on Goods and Services Tax to minimise the areas of confrontation between the government and the opposition, Finance Minister Arun Jatiley and his predecessor, Congress leader P Chidambaram were engaged in a battle of words.
Prez and PM greet people on Guru Nanak Jayanti
Nov 25, 2015, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, greeted the people of India on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Terrorists attack army camp in Jammu and Kashmir
Nov 25, 2015, at 04:30 pm
Tangdhar, Jammu and Kashmir, Nov 25 (IBNS) Terrorists attack an army camp at Tangdhar near the border in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning resulting in heavy exchange of fire, reports said.
Smart cities to move people not cars, through efficient public transport , says M.Venkaiah Naidu
Nov 25, 2015, at 03:26 am
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Stating that mobility in urban areas of the country has come to be a harrowing experience, Minister of Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu has called for radical changes in urban planning to ensure reliable, efficient and affordable public transport in urban areas.
PM Modi completes Singapore trip, hopes to roll out GST next year
Nov 25, 2015, at 02:12 am
Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ended his Singapore trip and left for Delhi.
All I want to work towards is development: Modi tells Indian diaspora in Singapore
Nov 25, 2015, at 01:40 am
Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Highlighting the successful moves made by his government in the past few months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to connect with the Indian diaspora in Singapore and said he wants to work on the paths of development.
Kolkata: AIFB Yuva League holds shirtless protest against Railway's recruitment scam
Nov 25, 2015, at 12:11 am
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS): Calling the Group-D recruitment process in the South Eastern Railway (SER) as a 'naked scam', Yuva League, the youth wing of All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), organized a shirtless protest march in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Russia denies air space violation
Nov 24, 2015, at 11:58 pm
Moscow, Nov 24 (IBNS) Russia on Tuesday claimed that the warplane, which was shot down by Turkish fighter jets , did not leave Syrian air space.
Don't run away: Rishi Kapoor suggests Aamir Khan on 'intolerance'
Nov 24, 2015, at 11:48 pm
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS) A day after Aamir Khan triggered a row by stating his opinion on the issue of 'intolerance', Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor on Tuesday sent out a strong message to the 'PK' actor and asked him not to run away from situations when the 'system' needed a correction.
PM addresses at India-Singapore Economic Convention
Nov 24, 2015, at 10:00 pm
Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS) Following is the full text of PM Narebdra Modi’s address at India-Singapore Economic Convention:
Protest outside Aamir Khan's residence, few detained
Nov 24, 2015, at 09:52 pm
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS): Few people were detained by the police as they were protesting in front of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's residence here on Tuesday.
Singapore is one of the top destinations for Indian investment: Modi
Nov 24, 2015, at 09:08 pm
Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Singapore is one of the top destinations for Indian investment.
Union Home Secretary reviews progress in talks with ULFA
Nov 24, 2015, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) A meeting involving the representatives of Government of Assam, and ULFA was held here on Tuesday under the Chairmanship of Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to review the progress made in talks with ULFA.
Narendra Modi gifts rare map to Prime Minister of Singapore
Nov 24, 2015, at 08:52 pm
Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday presented Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong a reproduction of a map of the island of Singapore dating back to 1849.
Intolerance statement: Rahul Gandhi comes out in support of Aamir Khan
Nov 24, 2015, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday came out in support of actor Aamir Khan whose remarks on intolerance' has triggered a fresh controversy.
President greets nation on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti
Nov 24, 2015, at 08:18 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday sent his greetings to fellow countrymen on the eve of birthday of Guru Nanak Devji.
PM and President pay tributes to Guru Teg Bahdur on his death anniversary
Nov 24, 2015, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday paid tributes to Guru Teg Bahdur, the ninth of the ten gurus of the Sikhs.
Odisha court sentences 5 to death for murdering a minor
Nov 24, 2015, at 07:15 pm
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (IBNS) A local court in Odisha on Tuesday sent five persons on death row, pertaining to gangrape and murder of a minor in 2012, according to reports.
BJP reacts sharply to Aamir Khan,s remarks on intolerance
Nov 24, 2015, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted sharply to Bollywood actor Aamir Khan saying that he and his wife considered leaving India owing to the 'disquiet' surrounding it, even as fellow actor Anupam Kher took it further asking the cinestar where they would like to move.
PM Modi pays tribute to Lachit Borphukan on his birth anniversary
Nov 24, 2015, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid his tribute to the late 17th century Assamese war hero Lachit Borphukan on his birth anniversary.