ED chargesheet against Virbhadra Singh, wife in money laundering case
Feb 01, 2018, at 06:18 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, his wife Pratibha and four others accusing them in a money laundering case, reports said.
Central govt committed to an early solution to Naga issue, says Minister Kiren Rijiju
Feb 01, 2018, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has appealed to the people of Nagaland to participate in the democratic process of elections, said a release from the ministry on Thursday.
Cross border shelling in Rajouri, 71 schools closed
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Srinagar, Feb 1 (IBNS): At least 71 schools were forced to shut down for the day after cross border shelling from Pakistan towards Indian posts on Thursday hampered proceedings.
Budget will fulfill people's dream: PM Modi
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said this year's budget will fulfill the dreams of all people, media reports said.
By poll results: Congress overtakes BJP in Rajasthan, Trinamool ahead in West Bengal
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Jaipur/Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): In a surprising result so far, the Congress is leading in two Lok Sabha seats in the by-polls in Rajasthan leaving one Assembly seat for the ruling BJP, media reports said.
PM Modi greets Indian Coast Guard on Foundation Day
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:05 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the Indian Coast Guard on the company's foundation day.
Bengal bus mishap: Death count reaches 43 as another body recovered
Feb 01, 2018, at 05:26 am
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IBNS): The death toll in West Bengal bus tragedy rose to 43 as rescue workers recovered another body from the crash site on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Assam Rifles troops rescue an abducted person, nab five Naga militants in Nagaland
Feb 01, 2018, at 01:54 am
Guwahati, Jan 31 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles rescued an abducted person in clutches from the Naga outfit group NSCN (R) and apprehended five kidnapper militants in Nagaland on Tuesday evening, officials said on Wednesday.
School children from Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh, call on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Feb 01, 2018, at 01:34 am
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): A group of school children from Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh, called on the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Khelo India School Games in New Delhi
Feb 01, 2018, at 01:31 am
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Khelo India campaign and said it is an effort to give strength to a mass movement for playing more.
Bihar IAS officer suspended on corruption charges
Feb 01, 2018, at 12:37 am
Patna, Jan 31 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The state government in Bihar has suspended IAS officer Deepak Anand on the charges of corruption.
BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over his 'jacket'
Feb 01, 2018, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi faced the "suit-boot" jibe from the BJP for wearing a black jacket during a rock concert he attended on Tuesday evening in Meghalaya.
Afghanistan Attacks: Ashraf Ghani rejects phone call request from Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Jan 31, 2018, at 09:58 pm
Kabul, Jan 31 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday rejected a phone call requested from Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi over the recent terrorist attacks in the Asian nation which left several people killed, media reports said.
Jan 31, 2018, at 09:55 pm
Kabul/New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him and condoled the loss of lives in the recent terrorist attacks which hit the Asian nation.
Jan 31, 2018, at 08:33 pm
Srinagar, Jan 31 (IBNS) : An earthquake shook Kashmir Valley along with Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab after it hit Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Third Scorpene submarine ‘Karanj’ Launched at Mazagon Docks
Jan 31, 2018, at 06:58 pm
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS) : The third Scorpene class submarine constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched on Wednesday by Reena Lanba, President Navy Wives Welfare Association amid traditional ceremonies.
Shah Rukh Khan's Alibaug farmhouse attached by IT department under Benami transactions
Jan 31, 2018, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai, Jan 31 (IBNS): The Income Tax Department has attached Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's farmhouse in Alibaug, a coastal town in south Mumbai, under the new Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amended Act, 2016, media reports said.
Supreme Court to hear PIL on the rape of infant
Jan 31, 2018, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the PIL seeking justice for the 8-month-old baby who was raped a youth in Delhi on Sunday, media reports said.
VHP takes out Tiranga Yatras in Agra, Firozabad protesting Kasganj incidents
Jan 31, 2018, at 06:31 pm
Agra, Jan 31 (IBNS) : Close on the heels of the Kasganj communal clashes, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday took out ‘Tiranga Yatras’ in Agra and Ferozabad, very near the place where one person was killed and several injured last week in an orgy of violence, media reports said.
Kashmir: Death toll in Shopian rises to 3
Jan 31, 2018, at 05:06 pm
Jammu, Jan 31 (IBNS): The death toll in a controversial firing by the Army in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir has increased to three, media reports said.
Indian government scraps decision to issue orange colour passport
Jan 31, 2018, at 02:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): The Indian government on Tuesday announced that it has decided to scrap its plan to issue orange coloured passports to those who have not passed their Class 10 examination.
President Kovind greets on the eve of birthday of Guru Ravidasji
Jan 31, 2018, at 01:00 am
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of birthday of Guru Ravidasji.
Kolkata jute mill fire brought under control
Jan 30, 2018, at 11:50 pm
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IBNS): The massive fire, which broke out at a jute mill in north Kolkata's Narkeldanga Main Road area on Tuesday afternoon, has been brought under control, reports said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch Khelo India School Games in New Delhi tomorrow
Jan 30, 2018, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first Khelo India School Games at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Jan 31.
Fire breaks out in Kolkata jute mill
Jan 30, 2018, at 10:20 pm
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IBNS): A major fire broke out at a jute mill in north Kolkata's Narkeldanga Main Road area on Tuesday afternoon, reports said.
Bengal bus tragedy: 6 more bodies found, death toll rises to 42
Jan 30, 2018, at 08:53 pm
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IBNS): The official death count for the Bengal bus mishap climbed to 42 so far as six more bodies were recovered from the crash site on Tuesday morning, reports said.
EC in talks with Nagaland political parties over Assembly Election participation
Jan 30, 2018, at 08:50 pm
Kohima, Jan 30 (IBNS): The Election Commission is holding an all party meeting in Kohima, Nagaland, on Tuesday in the wake of the decision of several political parties not to participate in the upcoming state Assembly elections, according to media reports.
Kasganj :Why raise anti-Pakistan slogans in Muslim areas ? Bareilly DM asks in FB
Jan 30, 2018, at 08:44 pm
Lucknow, Jan 30 (IBNS) : As Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh struggles to limp back to normal after last week's communal clashes, an IAS officer has created a stir with a Facebook post, asking why people should take out processions in Muslim areas and raise anti-Pakistan slogans.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to go on two-day visit to Nepal on Feb 1
Jan 30, 2018, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting Kathmandu from February 1-2, 2018, according to a recent release from the ministry.
PM Modi to visit Palestine, UAE and Oman in February
Jan 30, 2018, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Palestine, UAE and Oman from February 9-12, 2018, according to a release from the Ministry of External Affairs.