Tribal Gujjar-Bakkarwals demand law to protect tribal judiciary system in J&K

Jun 12, 2015, at 07:35 pm

Jammu, June 12 (IBNS): The Gujjars and Bakkarwals of Jammu and Kashmir - one of the prominent twin tribes of the border state - have urged the Union government to protect their centuries old tribal judicial system known ‘Jirga’ popular among this mountainous tribe since ages.

AAP internal Lokpal will probe on Tomar's fake law degrees: Sanjay Singh

Jun 12, 2015, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Amid speculations that the Aam Aadmi Party may expel former Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar after he was arrested over charges of possessing fake law degrees, the AAP on Friday said its internal Lokpal will probe the matter.

SC reserves order on plea seeking cancellation of CBSE medical entrance test till June 15

Jun 12, 2015, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its order on the CBSE All India Pre-Medical Test for admission to the MBBS course till June 15 after the entrance examination has been marred in controversy over leak of paper.

Search for missing coast Guard Dornier continues

Jun 12, 2015, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): The search for missing Dornier aircraft continues by Coast Guard and Naval ships and aircraft for the third consecutive day.

PM Modi condoles demise of Nek Chand

Jun 12, 2015, at 06:12 pm

New Delhi: June 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the demise of Nek Chand, the creator of Chandigarh's Rock Garden.

Rahul Gandhi meets protesting sanitation workers as garbage mounts up in Delhi

Jun 12, 2015, at 06:04 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday joined the protest by sanitation workers in East Delhi.

Creator of Chandigarh's Rock Garden Nek Chand dies at 90

Jun 12, 2015, at 05:48 pm

Chandigarh, June 12 (IBNS): Creator of Chandigarh's famous Rock Garden, Nek Chand, died here on Friday at a hospital where he had been admitted following complaint of chest pain.

Amid war of words, Pakistan violates ceasefire

Jun 12, 2015, at 04:48 pm

Srinagar, June 12 (IBNS): Amid war of words between Indian and Pakistani leadership over Army's recent operation in Myanmar, Pakistan has violated the ceasefire again along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pargwal sector of Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday, targeting several BSF border outposts.

AAP may expel Jitender Singh Tomar?

Jun 12, 2015, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) may expel former Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar after he was arrested over charges of possessing a fake law degree, media reports said.

Ex-Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi announces alliance with BJP ahead of assembly polls

Jun 12, 2015, at 04:12 am

Patna/New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday announced alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar after he met the party's chief Amit Shah in New Delhi.

Statements by Indian leadership deeply disappointing: Nawaz Sharif

Jun 12, 2015, at 02:41 am

Islamabad, June 11 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday attacked India and said that statements by "Indian leadership had been deeply disappointing."

Kolkata: Police finds man living with sister's corpse and bones of dogs

Jun 12, 2015, at 02:04 am

Kolkata, June 11 (IBNS): In a bizarre case, the police on Thursday morning found a burnt body, a human skeleton, bags of bones and a man who is believed to be mentally unstable from a flat in central Kolkata's Robinson Lane.

Assam flood situation worsens, 3 lakh people affected

Jun 12, 2015, at 01:38 am

Guwahati, June 11 (IBNS): More than 3 lakh people have been affected in the first wave flood in Assam.

Myanmar refutes Indian claim of Army Op, Oppn blasts govt

Jun 11, 2015, at 10:40 pm

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Despite suggestions by the Indian government of its army crossing over to Myanmar to kill Northeast militants to avenge the ambush on the soldiers in Manipur recently, the neighbouring country has denied reports that Indian forces had attacked ultras inside its territory as the Opposition here slammed the ruling regime for boastful claims and immaturity that forced Myanmar to disown any such action.

Swedish Defence Minister holds talks with Parrikar on defence cooperation

Jun 11, 2015, at 09:52 pm

New Delhi, June 11(IBNS) : Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist is on an official visit to India from 9-12 June 2015. The visit has been scheduled soon after the recently concluded visit of the President Pranab Mukherjee to Sweden, when both sides concluded 24 MoUs for cooperation in various fields.

Narendra Modi, Nepal PM speak over phone

Jun 11, 2015, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi June 11 (IBNS): Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on telephone Thursday morning and briefed him on the steps his government is taking for rehabilitation and reconstruction in Nepal following the earthquakes in April and May 2015.

President of India greets Putin on the eve of 'Day of Russia'

Jun 11, 2015, at 07:22 pm

New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS): The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitation to the Government and people of the Russian Federation on the eve of Day of Russia.

Somnath faces women protesters over wife complaint, meets Kejriwal

Jun 11, 2015, at 07:15 pm

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Somnath Bharti, whose wife has approached the Delhi Commission for Women, accusing him of assault and domestic violence, faced several women protesters on Thursday when he was going to the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Modi hands over Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to Vajpayee kins

Jun 11, 2015, at 06:48 pm

Kolkata June 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday handed over the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to the family members of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Myanmar op changed mindset, those who fear India are reacting: Parrikar

Jun 11, 2015, at 04:48 pm

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that Indian Army's operation in Myanmar to kill Northeast militants, responsible for Manipur ambush, "shows a change in mindset."

Kozhikode Airport in Kerala reopens after clashes, one CISF personnel killed

Jun 11, 2015, at 04:14 pm

Kozhikode, June 11 (IBNS): The Karipur International Airport in Kerala has been reopened hours after it was shut down as a result of firing incident inside it premises which left a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official killed.

Myanmar denies India's attack on militants inside its territory

Jun 11, 2015, at 03:52 pm

Yangon, June 11 (IBNS): With media reports claiming that India killed Northeast militants, responsible for the Manipur ambush, inside Myanmar, the neighbouring country has now denied reports that Indian forces had attacked militants inside its territory.

J&K: Two tourists from West Bengal killed in in avalanche

Jun 11, 2015, at 04:29 am

Srinagar, June 10 (IBNS) Two tourists from West Bengal were killed and as many, including a driver, were injured when the vehicle in which they were traveling came under a huge snow avalanche in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Arun Jaitley meets farmers' delegation

Jun 11, 2015, at 03:06 am

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday met a farmers’ delegation representing different stakeholders and organisations from across the country.

Former Delhi Minister Somnath Bharti's wife alleges domestic violence

Jun 11, 2015, at 01:08 am

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Adding more troubles for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), MLA Somnath Bharti's wife has approached the Delhi Commission for Women and accusing of assault and domestic violence, media reports said.

IAF Kunzang mountaineering team returns after expedition

Jun 10, 2015, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) A flag-in ceremony was held at Air Force Station New Delhi to felicitate the 12 member IAF team that explored the uncharted Kunzang valley in East Karakoram of Ladakh region.

Nitin Gadkari to visit Bhutan for signing BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement

Jun 10, 2015, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari will visit Bhutan from June 14 to sign a landmark Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement for the regulation of passenger, personal and cargo vehicular traffic amongst four SAARC countries.

Cabinet approves ratification of ILO Convention on SID

Jun 10, 2015, at 10:54 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wenesday approved the Ratification of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 185 on the Seafarers Identity Document (SID).

Shutdown hits life in north Kashmir

Jun 10, 2015, at 10:24 pm

Srinagar, June 10 (IBNS): A complete shutdown is being observed in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday against the killing of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat activist Sheikh Altaf-ur-Rehman by unidentified gunmen early Tuesday.

Cabinet approves signing of BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement

Jun 10, 2015, at 10:23 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) The Cabinet has approved signing of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement for the Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic amongst BBIN.