Eight burnt to death as passenger bus catches fire in Bihar

May 26, 2017, at 03:32 am

Patna, May 25 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): At least eight people were charred to death after a passenger bus caught fire midway through the journey in the eastern Indian state of Bihar on Thursday evening, an official report said on Thursday.

BJP rally created chaos in planned way, over 21 cops injured: Kolkata Police

May 26, 2017, at 03:16 am

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): Hours after Kolkata witnessed massive violence as clashes erupted between police and the opposition BJP with the saffron party taking out a march to city police headquarters Lalbazar on Thursday to protest several issues, Supratim Sarkar- Joint CP (Headquarters), Kolkata Police said that that rally created a chaos in "planned way" which left over 21 policemen, including few female cops and over 50 protesters injured.

Govt committed to curbing circulation of black money and widening of tax base: IT official

May 26, 2017, at 01:50 am

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): The Government is committed to curbing the circulation of black money and widening of tax base, said, Priyabrata Pramanik, Additional Director, Income Tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation), West Bengal and Skkim here on Thursday.

Bihar court awards death sentence to Maoists for killing CRPF jawans

May 25, 2017, at 11:02 pm

Patna, May 25 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Five Maoists have been awarded death sentence for killing two CRPF jawans during the last 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Meeting with PM was about developmental issues said WB CM Mamata Banerjee

May 25, 2017, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, according to media reports.

Kolkata turns into battleground as BJP clashes with police in march to Lalbazar

May 25, 2017, at 09:57 pm

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): Arson, bombing and violent clashes between police and the opposition BJP marked the day in Kolkata as the saffron party took out a march to city police headquarters Lalbazar on Thursday to protest several issues, including demanding an immediate arrest of sacked controversial Imam of Kolkata's Tipu Sultan Mosque- Maulana Barkati.

BJP activists clash with Kolkata police, march to Lalbazar turns violent

May 25, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) march in Kolkata towards police headquarters Lalbazar to demand arrest of TMC corrupt leaders turned violent today as the activists and the cops clashed on Thursday. Many BJP leaders and activists were injured while they also set on fire to police vehicles. Police used teargas shells, water canons besides batons to disperse the mobs. Bombs also went off in the march. BJP MP Roopa Ganguly said her party workers were marching towards city Police headquarter to submit a deputation peacefully when they were attacked. BJP central leader and national secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya was also in the march.

Kolkata Police provide jackets to journalists for covering political rallies safely

May 25, 2017, at 09:02 pm

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): Days after journalists were beaten by Kolkata Police unprovoked while covering Lefts' march to Nabanna, the city police on Thursday provided special jackets to distinguish them from agitators during BJP's law violation programmes.

Babri demolition case : L K Advani and Uma Bharti asked to appear in court on May 30

May 25, 2017, at 07:49 pm

Lucknow, May 25 (IBNS) : A special CBI court on Thursday asked veteran BJP leader L K Advani and union minister Uma Bharti to appear on May 30 in connection with the 1992 Babri masjid demolition case, reports said.

Man shot dead, four woman of same family gang-raped by highway robbers in UP

May 25, 2017, at 07:21 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) : A gang of highway robbers shot dead a man and gang-raped four women of his family at Gautam Budh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.

Gay Marriage: Taiwan verdict leaves China pondering

May 25, 2017, at 06:53 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): As the LGBTQ community in Taiwan rejoiced on Wednesday following the landmark ruling which legalised same-sex marriage in the nation, people in mainland China were left divided with opinions.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' chopper crash lands at Latur, escapes unhurt

May 25, 2017, at 06:43 pm

Latur, Maharashtra, May 25 (IBNS) : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had a providential escape when his helicopter crash landed at Latur on Thursday afternoon after getting entangled in wires.

Mamata fixes sudden appointment with Narendra Modi, to meet him today

May 25, 2017, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) : In a development that may stir up political speculations, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Thursday, a day before her pre-scheduled parleys with opposition parties to decide on a candidate for the Presidential elections.

Indian woman who was forced to marry Pak man at gunpoint, returns home

May 25, 2017, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) : Uzma, the Indian woman, who had accused a Pakistani man of forcing her to marry him at gunpoint, returned to India on Thursday being accompanied by the Indian High Commission officials, media reports said.

UP: Yogi Adityanath suspends Saharanpur SSP, DM for failure to tackle violence

May 25, 2017, at 04:38 pm

Saharanpur, May 25 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has suspended Saharanpur SSP and DM over their failure to tackle the situation in the district singed by clashes between the Dalits and the Rajputs, reports said.

IT Department steps-up actions under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016

May 25, 2017, at 05:04 am

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): The Income-tax Department (ITD) has initiated actions under the new Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 (the Act) w.e.f. 1st November, 2016.

PM Modi speaks to Theresa May, expresses solidarity with UK after Manchester attack

May 25, 2017, at 04:58 am

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday and expressed solidarity with UK after the terror attack in Manchester.

PM Modi interacts through PRAGATI

May 25, 2017, at 04:25 am

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his nineteenth interaction through PRAGATI-the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

Assam govt initiates probe following CRPF IG's fake encounter allegations

May 25, 2017, at 04:19 am

Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): The Assam government has initiated a probe into the incident at Simaluguri in BTAD’s Chirang district on March 30 following the statement made by CRPF IG (NES) Rajnish Rai.

Assam govt pay compensation of NH construction to ULFA(I) chairman's kin without informing NIA

May 25, 2017, at 03:42 am

Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a case and tried to arrest the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) Chairman Abhijit Asom alias Dr Mukul Hazarika while tracing the hideouts of the most wanted terrorist, Assam government recently paid a compensation to his family towards acquisition of land for the purpose of construction of National Highway on the basis of Asom’s letter.

IT department summons Lalu Prasad's daughter, son-in-law over benami land deals and tax evasion

May 25, 2017, at 02:45 am

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Income Tax department on Wednesday summoned RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Misa Bharti and her son-in-law over the benami land deals and tax evasion, according to media reports.

ISI patronized terrorists plan to attack Assam during PM Modi’s visit: IB alert

May 25, 2017, at 02:31 am

Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): Security has been tightened in Assam ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s day-long visit to the state on May 26 next following intelligence input of a probable terror attack.

Was coerced by Twitter, says Paresh Rawal after deleting his tweet on Arundhati Roy

May 25, 2017, at 02:06 am

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): After deleting the controversial tweet on the author Arundhati Roy, actor and parliamentarian Paresh Rawal said that he has taken up the decision after being coerced by social networking site Twitter, according to media reports on Wednesday.

Assam govt declares local holiday in three districts for PM Modi’s visit

May 25, 2017, at 01:45 am

Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): The Assam government has declared local holiday on May 26 on the occasion of inaugural function of Dhola-Sadiya bridge at Tinsukia district and laying of foundation stone of Indian Agricultural Research Institute at Gogamukh, Dhemaji by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Union Cabinet scraps Foreign Investment Promotion Board for easier flow of investments

May 25, 2017, at 01:40 am

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday scrapped years old Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to facilitate easy foreign investments, according to media reports.

Mamata Banerjee to meet PM Modi tomorrow to discuss developmental issues

May 25, 2017, at 01:07 am

Kolkata/New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Amidst the show of unified opposition before the presidential election, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to meet prime minister Narendra Modi to hold discussion on developmental issues at the national capital on Thursday, according to media reports.

Pakistan fighter jets fly over Siachen Glacier; no air space violation, says India

May 24, 2017, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Pakistani fighter jets flew near the Siachen Glacier on Wednesday, Pakistani media reports said, though Indian Air Force said there was no violation of India's air space.

Inauguration of integration of eSanad with Parinam Manjusha

May 24, 2017, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar jointly inaugurated the integration of eSanad with Parinam Manjusha on Wednesday.

Gay sex: The tale of two Asian cities

May 24, 2017, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): A day after two men were publicly caned for having gay sex in Aceh, Indonesia, for a breach of Islamic Law, another Asian country is on the brink of history for legalising same sex marriages.

Islamabad High Court allows Indian national Uzma to return home

May 24, 2017, at 08:28 pm

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Islamabad High Court has allowed Indian national Uzma, who was forced to marry a Pakistani national, to return to India, media reported on Wednesday.