Twenty AAP MLAs in Delhi set to be disqualified over office of profit
Jan 19, 2018, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): In a major setback to Arvind Kejriwal, 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs of Delhi are set to be disqualified for allegedly holding office of profits as parliamentary secretaries, media reports said.
Election Commission recommends disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs
Jan 19, 2018, at 08:09 pm
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): The Election Commission has recommended the disqualification of 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs in Delhi Assembly to President Ram Nath Kovind, media reports said.
SC rejects victim's plea against Peepli Live co-director Farooqui's acquittal
Jan 19, 2018, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): Defending the Delhi High Court's verdict, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea made by an alleged rape victim against Peepli Live co-director Mahmood Farooqui's acquittal in a sexual assault case, media reports said.
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking quashing of CBFC clearance of 'Padmaavat'
Jan 19, 2018, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday, rejected a plea for an urgent hearing of a PIL, seeking a quashing of the certificate granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film 'Padmaavat', media reports said.
CPI-M central committee meet begins today, political tactics to be discussed
Jan 19, 2018, at 06:10 pm
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): At a time the BJP is becoming a threat to the incumbent CPI-M in both Kerala and Tripura, the Leftist party is going to discuss its political tactics in the central committee meet, beginning in Kolkata on Friday, media reports said.
I am not anti-Hindu but anti-Modi: Prakash Raj
Jan 19, 2018, at 04:55 pm
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IBNS): Speaking at the India Today South Conclave in Hyderabad, actor Prakash Raj on Friday, said he is not anti-Hindu but anti-Narendra Modi, media reports said.
Kashmir: Heavy firing along international border kills two civilians
Jan 19, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Jammu, Jan 19 (IBNS): A heavy firing along the international border in four sectors of Jammu and Kashmir killed at least two civilians on Friday, media reports said.
Israel PM shares special selfie with Bollywood stars
Jan 19, 2018, at 03:25 pm
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IBNS); Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu had a special selfie to share on his social media page on Thursday night when he clicked one with Bollywood superstars, including Amitabh Bachchan, here.
India-China face-off at Doklam resolved, no change in status quo: MEA
Jan 19, 2018, at 03:33 am
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Refuting that there is any change in the status quo over the Doklam issue, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said the face-off situation was resolved following diplomatic discussions between India and China.
PM Netanyahu, Moshe Holtzberg unveil plans for living memorial of 26/11 victims at Nariman House
Jan 19, 2018, at 01:40 am
Kolkata/Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS): Ten years after terrorists killed close to 170 people and injured hundreds more in a series of attacks throughout the city of Mumbai, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined Moshe Holtzberg at the Nariman (Chabad) House to help unveil plans for a state-of-the-art living memorial in commemoration of the victims of the 26/11 attacks.
Padmavaat: Karni Sena activists vandalise cinema hall in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur
Jan 19, 2018, at 01:17 am
Patna, Jan 18 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Angry activists of Rajput Karni Sena on Thursday vandalized a cinema hall in Bihar hours after the Supreme Court lifted ban on the release of controversial movie ‘Padmavaat’ in four BJP-ruled states.
West Bengal: Minor boy shot dead, 5 villagers, a cop injured in TMC's group clash in Basanti
Jan 19, 2018, at 12:54 am
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): A 9-year-old boy was killed and at least six others, including a policeman, were shot during a tussle between two rival groups of ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) at Hetalkhali area under Basanti Police Station limits in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Thursday, reports said.
Lucknow: Class 6 girl stabs six-year old boy for getting holiday
Jan 18, 2018, at 11:39 pm
Lucknow, Jan 18 (IBNS): In an incident similar to the Ryan murder case, a class 6 girl of a Lucknow school attempted to kill a six-year old boy of the same institution to get a holiday, media reports said.
Bolpur: Infant Jesus Church draws inspiration from Tagore's teachings and Santhal culture
Jan 18, 2018, at 11:03 pm
Bolpur, Jan 18 (IBNS): Taking a leaf out of the 'inculturation' concept, the new Infant Jesus Church, located in the heart of Bolpur, has drawn inspiration from the Tagorean influence of Shantiniketan and the local Santhal tribes of West Bengal.
SC judgement lifting ban on Padmavat : Benegal, Nihalni among celebrities to welcome
Jan 18, 2018, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) : Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal and former CBFC chairman Pahlaj Nihalni were among the film celebrities, who hailed the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the ban against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat in some states.
Jan 18, 2018, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi,Jan 18 (IBNS) :India, on Thursday morning successfully test-fired its most lethal inter-continental ballistic missile, Agini-v, reports said.
Tripura to go to Assembly polls on Feb 18, Meghalaya and Nagaland on Feb 27
Jan 18, 2018, at 07:07 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) : The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced dates for elections to the Assemblies of Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland.
363 militants, 71 civilians killed in Kashmir in two years
Jan 18, 2018, at 07:05 pm
Srinagar, Jan 19 (IBNS) : Altogether 363 militants and 71 civilians have been killed while 176 have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir over the last two years, the Government has said.
Supreme Court lifts ban on 'Padmaavat', film to release in BJP-ruled states
Jan 18, 2018, at 06:19 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban, imposed by six BJP-ruled states, on Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film 'Padmaavat' (earlier 'Padmavati'), paving path for for the movie's release across the country, media reports said.
Supreme Court lifts ban on 'Padmaavat'
Jan 18, 2018, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the ban, imposed by several states, on Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film 'Padmaavat', giving a sigh of relief to the filmmakers, media reports said.
Kashmir: Cross border fire kills BSF head constable, teenage girl
Jan 18, 2018, at 05:20 pm
Jammu, Jan 18 (IBNS): In a ceasefire violation by Pakistan rangers, a Border Security Force (BSF) head constable and a teenage girl were killed in Arnia Sector along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Thursday.
CJI meets rebel Supreme Court judges for third time today
Jan 18, 2018, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): For the third time in three days, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra, on Thursday, met the four Supreme Court rebel leaders to find a solution to the ongoing rift in the top court where the CJI has been accused of selectively assigning cases, media reports said.
Benjamin Netanyahu to meet Jewish leaders in Mumbai today
Jan 18, 2018, at 04:16 pm
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled to meet Jewish leaders in Mumbai on Thursday, as the leader is on the last leg of his India visit, media reports said.
Kolkata: Three private hospitals face demonstration following 3 patients' deaths
Jan 18, 2018, at 06:05 am
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Three well known privately-run hospitals in Kolkata witnessed huge agitation on Wednesday after three patients died due to alleged medical negligence, reports said.
NDA's Aadhaar is a compulsory weapon to disempower citizens: Rahul Gandhi
Jan 18, 2018, at 05:23 am
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said NDA's Aadhaar is a compulsory weapon to disempower citizens.
Haryana: Three-year-old girl raped in Hisar
Jan 18, 2018, at 03:15 am
Hisar, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a brutal incident, a three-year-old girl in Haryana's Hisar has been raped by her 15-year-old neighbour.
PM Modi, Israeli PM Netanyahu dedicate iCreate to nation
Jan 18, 2018, at 02:50 am
Ahmedabad, Jan 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday dedicated to the nation, the iCREATE facility located on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.
Assam police receives militancy threat from Arunachal-Nagaland: DGP Sahay
Jan 18, 2018, at 02:34 am
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IBNS): Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Assam police has received a major threat from several insurgent groups from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
At least eight killed in West Bengal road mishap
Jan 18, 2018, at 02:22 am
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): At least eight persons were killed and several others were injured when a public bus overturned and fell into a roadside ditch at Satkui area under Kharagpur Local Police Station limits in West Bengal's West Medinipur district, officials said.
Sonowal kicks off Chief Minister’s Tea Tribes’ Football Tournament 2017-18
Jan 18, 2018, at 02:04 am
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday ceremonially inaugurated the Chief Minister’s Tea Tribes’ Football Tournament 2017-18 at a programme held at Deshabhakta Tarun Ram Phukan Indoor Stadium in Guwahati.