Yogi Adityanath to flag off Lucknow metro, PM Modi likely to be present

Jun 10, 2017, at 07:58 pm

Lucknow, June 10 (IBNS) : The railway ministry has okayed the commercial run of Lucknow metro to be flagged off by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath later this month.

Congress demands Amit Shah apology for alleged derogatory remark on Mahatma Gandhi

Jun 10, 2017, at 07:03 pm

New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): Bharaitya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah and the Congress locked horns over Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday following Shah calling Gandhi a 'chatur baniya' according to media reports.

Madhya Pradesh farmer protest: CM begins fast against violence, ridiculed by Congress

Jun 10, 2017, at 06:48 pm

Bhopal, Jun 10 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan began his indefinite fast on Saturday morning at the Dussehra Maidan in Bhopal, in response to the ongoing farmers' agitation and related violence in the state, according to media reports.

Naga rebel leader Khaplang dies in Myanmar

Jun 10, 2017, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) : S S Khaplang, chief of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and the most wanted militant leader in India, died on Friday after a prolonged illness in Myanmar, The Hindu reported quoting a senior government official said. he was 77.

At least one dies as chopper crashes in Badrinath

Jun 10, 2017, at 05:26 pm

Chamoli, Jun 10 (IBNS); At least one person died after a chopper carrying pilgrims from Badrinath to Haridwar crashed on Saturday morning, reports said.

Civilian injured in Kashmir by militants' misfired shots

Jun 10, 2017, at 04:59 pm

Srinagar, June 10 (IBNS) : A civilian was injured after misfired shots from militants hit him in the Vesu area of south Kashmir's Anantnag on Saturday morning. Police said.

MP farmer agitation: We are not instigating protests, says Congress

Jun 10, 2017, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): In a rebuttal to union minister M Venkaiah Naidu's jab, where the senior BJP leader accused the Congress of politicising the Madhya Pardesh farmer's agitation, the latter said it is not responsible for the worsening scenario and blamed the government instead.

Amit Shah inaugurates MODIFEST in Chhattisgarh

Jun 10, 2017, at 04:52 am

Raipur, June 9 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on the second day of his state visit, inaugurated the MODIFEST (Making of Developed India Fest) in Chhattisgarh, on Friday.

Madhya Pradesh CM to fast from tomorrow 'for peace'

Jun 10, 2017, at 04:24 am

Bhopal, June 9 (IBNS): Amid the violent protest of the farmers that the state has witnessed this week, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that he will be fasting from Saturday "for peace", according to media reports.

Kashmir: Five terrorists, army jawan killed in Uri as security forces stop infiltration

Jun 10, 2017, at 03:39 am

Uri, June 9 (IBNS): Five terrorists were killed in Uri of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, when the security forces were trying to stop the infiltration, according to media reports on Friday.

Peace agreement with ULFA to sign shortly: Rijiju

Jun 10, 2017, at 02:47 am

Guwahati, June 9 (IBNS): Union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that the peace agreement with the pro-talk faction group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will be signed shortly.

APSC cash-for-job scam: Police grill 25 government officials

Jun 10, 2017, at 02:32 am

Guwahati, June 9 (IBNS): The sleuths of Dibrugarh police on Friday grilled 25 government officials in connection with the cash-for-job scam of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) at the office of Assam police special branch.

Present situation in Darjeeling is under control, peace restored: Mamata Banerjee

Jun 10, 2017, at 01:32 am

Darjeeling, June 9 (IBNS): After the passage of twenty four hours since the violent protest of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) broke in the hills, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that the situation in Darjeeling is currently under control and peace has been restored in the area, according to media reports.

Assam Governor felicitates mountaineer Anshu Jamsenpa

Jun 10, 2017, at 01:08 am

Guwahati, June 9 (IBNS): Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday felicitated Anshu Jamsenpa, who has climbed to the peak of Mount Everest twice in five days and making a world record by her feat, at a function held at Raj Bhavan in Guwahati.

Assam govt to formulate a new textile policy for state handloom sector

Jun 10, 2017, at 12:59 am

Guwahati, June 9 (IBNS): The Assam government will soon formulate a textile policy for giving a major fillip to handloom and textile sector in the state.

Assam Governor felicitates environmentalist Purnima Devi Barman

Jun 10, 2017, at 12:54 am

Guwahati, June 9 (IBNS): Acknowledging her role she has been putting in for the conservation of the greater adjutant stork which is also known as Hargilla, Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday felicitated environmentalist Purnima Devi Barman at a simple function held at Raj Bhavan in Guwahati.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes on the eve of National Day of the Portugal

Jun 10, 2017, at 12:49 am

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Portuguese Republic on the eve of their National Day.

President of India launches mobile app ‘Selfie with Daughter’

Jun 10, 2017, at 12:44 am

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee launched a mobile Application ‘Selfie with Daughter’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.

I commit to fight every one of these false charges openly: Prannoy Roy on CBI raid

Jun 10, 2017, at 12:38 am

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Eminent journalist Prannoy Roy on Friday reacted to the recent raid carried out by the CBI at his residence and said he will fight against all 'false charges' openly and transparently.

Portion of old building collapses in Kolkata, rescue ops underway

Jun 09, 2017, at 11:43 pm

Kolkata, Jun 9 (IBNS): A major portion of an old two-storey building collapsed at Narkeldanga North Road area under Maniktala Police Station limits in north Kolkata on Friday evening, leaving at least one person injured, reports said.

Air India flight suffers tyre burst, passengers safe

Jun 09, 2017, at 11:03 pm

Srinagar, June 9 (IBNS): An Air India flight, which was traveling Delhi-Jammu, suffered a tyre burst on landing on Friday, officials said.

India admitted as full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Jun 09, 2017, at 09:35 pm

Astana/New Delhi, Jun 9 (IBNS): President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbheyey, declared India and Pakistan as full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the summit in Astana on Friday, according to media reports.

Linking PAN with Aadhar not must for those without the latter for income tax return filing: Supreme Court

Jun 09, 2017, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi, Jun 9 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday said that only those without an Aadhar Card will be exempted from linking it with Permanent Account Number (PAN), while ruling on mandatory requirements of Aadhar card for Income Tax Return (ITR), according to media reports.

Connectivity with SCO countries is a great priority for India says PM Modi at Astana summit

Jun 09, 2017, at 08:33 pm

Astana/New Delhi, Jun 9 (IBNS): Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on Friday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has extensive cooperation with SCO nations and want to deepen the focus on connectivity, according to media reports.

Jeweller shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri

Jun 09, 2017, at 07:50 pm

Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, June 9 (IBNS) : A jeweller was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri town and cash was allegedly looted from him on Thursday eving, adding to the number of similar crimes after the change of Government in the state.

Shutdown in Darjeeling hills in presence of Mamata Banerjee ; 10,000 tourists stranded

Jun 09, 2017, at 07:25 pm

Darjeeling, June 9 (IBNS) : Two persons were injured when an under-construction building was set on fire during a 12-hour general strike, called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, in the Darjeeling hills on Friday in protest against introduction of Bengali as a subject in schools.

Kashmir strike called by separatists disrupts life

Jun 09, 2017, at 06:48 pm

Srinagar, June 9 (IBNS) : Normal life was hit in Kashmir valley as a strike, called by the Kashmir Separatists, was observed in protest against the killing of civilian by government forces in Shopian of South Kashmir earlier this week.

Kapil Mishra tries to gatecrash into Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence, prevented by police

Jun 09, 2017, at 06:24 pm

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS) : In another act of the soap opera over his crusade against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and its chief, sacked Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday tried to gatecrash into the residence of Arvind Kejriwal, but was stopped by the police, reports said.

Amid running tiffs PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazakhstan

Jun 09, 2017, at 05:47 pm

Astana, Kazakhstan, June 9 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Astana amid speculations over the future of bilateral relations between the two neighbouring Asian powers following growing differences over a host of issues.

PM Modi meets XI Jinping, Shavkat Mirziyoyev; Discuss ties

Jun 09, 2017, at 05:24 pm

Astana, Jun 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Chinese and Uzbek President Xi Jinping and Shavkat Mirziyoyev respectively and discussed bi-lateral ties with them.