National Security Advisor of Afghanistan visits India
Nov 11, 2015, at 12:04 am
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Afghanistan's National Security Advisor Hanif Atmar visited India from Nov 8 to Nov 9 at the invitation of India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit K. Doval,officials said on Tuesday.
PM Modi to visit UK, Turkey from Nov 12
Nov 10, 2015, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that he will be visiting United Kingdom (UK) and Turkey from Nov 12-16.
Suspected militant nabbed in Kashmir
Nov 10, 2015, at 09:58 pm
Srinagar, Nov 10 (IBNS): Police on Tuesday said one suspected militant has been nabbed here in South Kashmir's Anantnag district after he stabbed a security men and tried to snatch his service refile.
Rebel Kerala Congress leader PC George resigns as legislator
Nov 10, 2015, at 09:43 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Nov 10 (IBNS) Rebel Kerala Congress (M) leader PC George on Tuesday resigned as a legislator amidst the clamour for Finance Minister KM Mani's resignation over the bar bribery scandal.
Mohan Bhagwat's remark on reservation not responsible for BJP defeat in Bihar : Rajnath Singh
Nov 10, 2015, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) Home minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s quota review remark had no effect on NDA's dismal performance in Bihar assembly elections nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be held responsible for the debacle.
Our government alienating people : PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain
Nov 10, 2015, at 09:39 pm
Srinagar, Nov 10 (IBNS) Muzaffar Hussain Baig, a top leader of the People's Democratic Party, has warned that the Jammu and Kashmir government run by his party in coalition with the BJP is "creating mistrust, alienation and cynicism" in the state.
One killed, several injured in Karnatka clashes over Tipu Sultan anniversary
Nov 10, 2015, at 08:36 pm
Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IBNS) A Vishwa Hindu Parishad activist was killed and several others were injured in a series of clashes across Karnataka on Tuesday, the birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan.
Pranab Mukherjee extends Diwali greetings to countrymen
Nov 10, 2015, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has sent his greetings to fellow countrymen on the eve of Diwali.
Shatrughan's shot at Vijyavagiya on Dog remark
Nov 10, 2015, at 07:58 pm
Patna, Nov 10 (IBNS) A war of words has broken out in the Bharatiya Janata Party after Bihar Assembly elections debacle as party MP Shatrughan Sinha on Tuesday hit back at senior leader Kailash Vijayvargiya over his dog remark.
Bihar: New govt likely to take oath on Nov 20
Nov 10, 2015, at 07:40 pm
Patna, Nov 10 (IBNS): After a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly election, the new government by the Grand Alliance is likely to take oath on Nov 20.
OROP : War veterans to return medals today
Nov 10, 2015, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) Agitating ex-servicemen will return their medals on Tuesday as the standoff over "One Rank One Pension" continues.
KM Mani threatens UDF to withdraw Kerala Congress support
Nov 10, 2015, at 05:29 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Nov 10 (IBNS) The Congress-led UDF Government in Kerala faces a threat as Finance Minister K M Mani has threatened to withdraw support of his nine MLAs.
India gears up for Diwali, Bengal prepares for Kali Puja
Nov 10, 2015, at 04:54 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS) On Tuesday, people of West Bengal geared up to celebrate Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, a Hindu festival predominantly celebrated by the Bengali community, just as the rest of India busied themselves with Diwali, the festival of light and crackers.
Nitish Kumar thanks Mamata Banerjee : What shape their relationship will take ?
Nov 10, 2015, at 04:31 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS) Reciprocating Mamata Banerjee's open support to the grand alliance that trounced the BJP-led NDA in Bihar Assembly elections, Nitish Kumar on Monday thanked her- a bonhomie being closely watched.
Pawan Hans chopper crash: Body of one pilot recovered
Nov 10, 2015, at 03:57 am
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IBNS): The body of one of the two pilots, who went missing after a Pawan Hans helicopter crashed off the coast of Mumbai last Wednesday evening, was recovered on Monday, media reports said.
Protests break out in parts of Srinagar over youth killing
Nov 10, 2015, at 01:27 am
Srinagar, Nov 9 (IBNS): Violent protests broke out in the old city of Srinagar on Monday as a group of youths bombarded stones on security forces to show their anger over the killing of an engineering student in a CRPF firing at Zainakote on Sunday evening.
PM Modi meets top BJP leaders over Bihar debacle
Nov 10, 2015, at 01:08 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Bharatiya Janata Party's top brass comprising 12 leaders at the party headquarters in the national capital to analyse the party's humiliating defeat at the Bihar Assembly polls.
Israel mourns passing of its 5th President Yitzhak Navon
Nov 10, 2015, at 12:54 am
Jerusalem, Nov 9 (IBNS): Yitzhak Navon, who served as the 5th President of the State of Israel, from 1978 to 1983, passed away on Saturday at the age of 94.
Saradha: Madan Mitra leaves hospital, returns home under house-arrest
Nov 09, 2015, at 09:41 pm
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): West Bengal cabinet minister Madan Mitra, who was admitted to Woodland Hospital on Nov 3 with breathing trouble and chest pain, was released on Monday morning and he returned home under house arrest.
Nov 09, 2015, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Ending its long absence from shelves, Nestle on Monday announced that its popular noodles brand Maggi will be available in the market.
PM Modi reviews progress of infrastructure sectors
Nov 09, 2015, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mnday reviewed the progress of works across various infrastructure sectors.
PM attends event to mark Legal Services Day and Commendation Ceremony
Nov 09, 2015, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the work of the National Legal Services Authority, through legal aid mechanisms such as Lok Adalats, highlights their compassion for the poor, and their commitment to the cause of justice.
5.1 earthquake hits Nicobar Islands
Nov 09, 2015, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale rocked Nicobar Islands on Monday, officials said.
Heavy rain hampers train services in Chennai, more downpour likely
Nov 09, 2015, at 07:56 pm
Chennai, Nov 9 (IBNS) Hours after the threat of a cyclone receded heavy rain pounded Chennai, submerging track and badly affecting train services.
Shatrughan Sinha meets Nitish Kumar, speculations on rife
Nov 09, 2015, at 07:42 pm
Patna, Nov 9 (IBNS) BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his residence in Patna a day after the Grand Alliance swept the state assembly polls, reports.
Bihar result is the mandate to fight for Delhi : Lalu Prasad Yadav
Nov 09, 2015, at 06:09 pm
Patna, Nov 9 (IBNS) A day after the historic victory of the grand alliance, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday gave call for a greater fight, saying the people's verdict in Bihar mandates "fight for Delhi against Narnedra Modi" to take on "communal and fascist forces."
Modi bats for 'Sabka Nyay' on Legal Services day
Nov 09, 2015, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he wants 'Sabka Nyay', equal justice for all.
J & K secretariat starts functioning from winter capital Jammu
Nov 09, 2015, at 05:25 pm
Jammu, Nov 9 (IBNS) The Jammu and Kashmir civil secretariat on Monday started functioning in the winter capital Jammu after six months in Srinagar, the summer capital of the State.
Nov 09, 2015, at 05:15 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday greeted the people of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand on their state foundation day.
SAADMEx 2015 to be conducted from Nov 23-26 in Delhi
Nov 09, 2015, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the 'South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise' (SAADMEx) on Nov 23, organised by the Government of India.