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Four CRPF troopers killed in Jaish attack in Kashmir

Dec 31, 2017, at 09:14 pm

Srinagar, Dec 31 (IBNS) Four paramilitary CRPF personnel were killed, and several others were injured in an attack by Jaish-e-Muhammad fidayeens at a training centre at Letpora area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district during pre-dawn hours on Sunday.

Rajnikanth to float new party and contest next assembly polls in TN

Dec 31, 2017, at 08:07 pm

Chennai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Superstar Rajnikanth on Sunday announced that he will enter politics and float his own party.

New India will be fee of communalism and terrorism: Modi on Mann Ki Baat

Dec 31, 2017, at 07:18 pm

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): As the countrymen prepares to embrace the new year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday promoted the idea of 'New India' which will be free of corruption, communalism, terrorism and casteism and said Indian democracy welcomes 21st century 'New India Voters'.

Kashmir: Indian soldier martyred in cross border firing in Nowshera Sector

Dec 31, 2017, at 04:22 pm

Srinagar, Dec 31 (IBNS): An Indian soldier has been killed in cross border firing along the Line of Control in Nowshera Sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning.

PM Modi to address 2017's final 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Dec 31, 2017, at 04:09 pm

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will address the final edition of this year's Mann Ki Baat.

Pulwama: Militants attack CRPF camp, one jawan martyred

Dec 31, 2017, at 03:56 pm

Srinagar, Dec 31 (IBNS): A CRPF trooper died in the ongoing gunfight at Lethpora area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday.

An unintended mistake, but not justified: Palestine tries to pacify India

Dec 31, 2017, at 04:32 am

East Jerusalem/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Following a diplomatic gaffe in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, that has left India seething, Palestine has been seen in a damage control mode, trying to pacify New Delhi.

Lucknow: 51 girls rescued from Madrasa, one arrested

Dec 31, 2017, at 04:16 am

Lucknow, Dec 30 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, at least 51 girls were rescued from a Madrasa in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow city.

Palestine recalls ambassador to Pakistan after controversy erupts over his appearance with Hafeez Saeed

Dec 31, 2017, at 01:02 am

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): After a major controversy erupted when Palestinian ambassador to Pakistan shared stage with 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafeez Saeed during an event in Rawalpindi city, the country has decided to recall its envoy from the south Asian nation, media reports said.

India formally lodges protest with Palestine authority over Hafeez Saeed stage sharing

Dec 30, 2017, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): India lodged its displeasure to the Palestinian authorities over the sharing of dais by the country's ambassador with 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafeez Saeed during an event in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city on Friday.

Parliament should not become a platform for scoring political brownie points: Vice President Naidu

Dec 30, 2017, at 10:28 pm

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the Parliament should not become a platform for scoring political brownie points.

Narendra Modi asks people to tune into Mann Ki Baat tomorrow

Dec 30, 2017, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to listen to his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat on Sunday.

Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur meets Amit Shah

Dec 30, 2017, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister  Jairam Thakur on Saturday met BJP President Amit Shah here.

Prime Minister to deliver two key addresses via video conferencing on Sunday and Monday

Dec 30, 2017, at 08:51 pm

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address, via video conference, of the 85th Sivagiri Pilgrimage Celebrations, at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Kerala, on Sunday, December 31.

Four students arrested in Delhi for drug peddling

Dec 30, 2017, at 08:22 pm

 New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) : Delhi police have arrested four students of reputed educational institutions allegedly for being involved in a drug peddling racket in the national capital, media reports said.

Bhansali's Padmavati passed by Censor Board, but with a twist in name

Dec 30, 2017, at 08:04 pm

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS) : The Censor Board for Film Certification (CBFC) has passed Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmavati with a change in its name, reports said.

Assam tense ahead of first draft NRC publication

Dec 30, 2017, at 07:29 pm

Guwahati, Dec 30 (IBNS) : Assam government has stepped up security measures in the state to prevent any untoward situation following the publication of the first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC). 

Kamala Mills fire :BMC carries out demolition drive against illegal structure

Dec 30, 2017, at 06:31 pm

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) : A day after 14 people were killed and 55 injured in a massive fire in Kamala Mills Compound in Mumbai's Lower Parel area, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carried out a demolition drive against illegal structures in the premises on Saturday, media reports said.

Anti-government demonstrations grip Iran, several arrested

Dec 30, 2017, at 06:24 pm

Tehran, Dec 30 (IBNS): Iranian forces have arrested several people after anti-government protests gripped the nation on Friday, reports said.

Indian boys missing in France : CBI files human trafficking case, conducts raids in premises of agents

Dec 30, 2017, at 06:22 pm

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case of human trafficking against three people for allegedly duping 25 teenage Indian students in the name of taking them to France for a Rugby training where they went missing, media reports said.

Slap-gate: Rahul Gandhi not happy, raps Asha Kumari

Dec 30, 2017, at 04:56 pm

Shimla, Dec 30 (IBNS): A miffed Rahul Gandhi rapped senior Congress leader Asha Kumari on Friday, as the latter had gotten herself involved in a physical altercation with a cop.

Palestine Ambassador to Pakistan shares stage with Hafiz Saeed

Dec 30, 2017, at 05:02 am

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): Paving way for controversy, Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Waleed Abu Ali was photographed as sharing the stage with Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan's Rawalpindi on Friday.

Guwahati: Nitin Gadkari falls ill in Majuli public meeting

Dec 30, 2017, at 04:24 am

Guwahati, Dec 29 (IBNS): Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari on Friday suddenly fell ill while he was attending a function held in Upper Assam’s Majuli district.

Arunachal Pradesh govt decides to hand over PDS scam to CBI

Dec 30, 2017, at 04:08 am

Guwahati, Dec 29 (IBNS): The BJP-led Arunachal Pradesh has decided to hand over the multi crore rupees Public Distribution System (PDS) scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which was happened during the previous Congress government tenure in 2004-2007.

Naidu asks MPs to not use the word 'begging' while tabling papers

Dec 30, 2017, at 02:05 am

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Friday asked lawmakers to stop using the word "beg" before laying reports or papers in the House.

Ahead of Meghalaya polls, 5 Congress MLAs resign from assembly

Dec 30, 2017, at 12:01 am

Guwahati, Dec 29 (IBNS): Ahead of Meghalaya assembly polls, the Congress is facing major set back after its five legislators on Friday resigned from the assembly to join BJP ally the National People's Party (NPP).

Air Chief MArshal BS Dhanoa flies last sortie of the Hawkeyes

Dec 29, 2017, at 11:27 pm

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS):    Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff is on a three day visit from 28-30 Dec 17 to Air Force Station Nal, one of the premier air bases operating the MiG-21 aircraft.

Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur meets Vice President

Dec 29, 2017, at 10:41 pm

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister  Jairam Thakur on Friday met Vice President Venkaiah Naidu here.

President of India Kovind to grace the 22nd convocation of NIMHANS, Bengaluru, tomorrow

Dec 29, 2017, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind will leave for Karnataka on Friday to grace the 22nd convocation of NIMHANS, Bengaluru on Saturday.

Mumbai Kamala Mills Fire: Five BMC officials suspended, case registered against restaurant owner

Dec 29, 2017, at 10:04 pm

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IBNS): Five officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have been suspended following the Kamala Mills fire in Mumbai's Lower Parel area, according to media reports on Friday.