Northeast: A Promising Tranquility
Apr 18, 2017, at 04:37 pm
On April 2, 2017, Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants of the United Kukigram Defence Army (UKDA) in an encounter at Jullian village under the Manza Police Station of Karbi Anglong District in Assam. Another militant was injured during the encounter.
Apr 18, 2017, at 04:31 pm
On April 13, 2017, a 21,600-pound Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), also commonly known as the Mother of All Bombs, dropped by U.S Forces killed at least 94 terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State (IS, formerly, Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham, also Daesh) in a Daesh base in the Achin District of Nangarhar Province. Three tunnels used by Daesh fighters and as reservoirs of weapons and other equipment were destroyed in the attack. Later, the Nangahar Provincial Government disclosed that at least four key leaders of the group identified as Hamza Abu Bakar, Mohammad Ibrani, Hamid Kunari, and Walkin, were among those killed.
Supreme Court asks for auction of Sahara group's Aamby Valley
Apr 18, 2017, at 04:46 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): The Supreme Court asked for an auction of Sahara group's 8,900-acre Aamby Valley City which is situated near Pune, following the group's chief Subrata Roy's failure to repay Rs. 5092.60 to the investors, according to media reports on Monday.
We will fight the political game played by Centre: Mamata Banerjee
Apr 18, 2017, at 04:12 am
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Reacting to the FIR lodged by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against 13 Trinamool Congress leaders, Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee called it a political game played by the Centre for TMC's opposition to several of the central government's policies and said that her party would fight it politically, media reports said on Monday.
Chinese Ambassador to India calls on Assam CM
Apr 18, 2017, at 03:22 am
Guwahati, Apr 17 (IBNS): Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui on Monday called on Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the latter’s office at Assam Janata Bhawan and discussed various issues of mutual interest.
Dipa Karmakar, Sakshi Malik, Alia Bhaat feature in Forbes list of super achievers
Apr 18, 2017, at 03:13 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): In an exemplary citation of woman empowerment, Padma Shri Dipa Karmakar, Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik and actor Alia Bhatt have bagged positions on the Forbes' list of super achievers from Asia under the age of 30.
Kashmir schools, colleges to remain shut tomorrow
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:49 am
Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered the closure of all the universities, colleges and higher secondary schools in Kashmir on Tuesday following the unprecedented protests by students across the Valley, authorities said.
Armed groups’ targeting of civilians in Kashmir is human rights abuse: Amnesty International India
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:32 am
Mumbai, Apr 17 (IBNS): Reports from Jammu and Kashmir of civilians being targeted by suspected members of armed groups are condemnable, said Amnesty International India on Monday.
KAAC poll dates likely to announce this week
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:21 am
Guwahati, Apr 17 (IBNS) : The Assam State Election Commission would likely to announce the poll dates of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) in this week.
Two minors died after fell into a deep well in Guwahati
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:12 am
Guwahati, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Two minor boy died while they dropped into a deep well in Guwahati on Sunday evening, officials said on Monday.
NDMA to conduct mock exercise on forest fire in Uttarakhand
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:02 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will conduct its first-ever mock exercise on forest fire in Uttarakhand on Thursday (April 20, 2017) to help improve the preparedness and response mechanism in the event of a forest fire.
Apr 18, 2017, at 01:02 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee attended an event to commemorate the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha, at Patna on Monday where he honoured freedom fighters.
Narada sting: CBI lodges FIR against 12 TMC leaders, one IPS officer
Apr 18, 2017, at 12:52 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): After completing its preliminary enquiry into Narada sting operation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday registered an FIR against 13 persons, who were seen taking bribes in the sting footage, in New Delhi, officials said.
Mobile internet services suspended in Kashmir after massive protests
Apr 18, 2017, at 12:35 am
Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS): Kashmir government snapped mobile Internet services across Kashmir on Monday afternoon as student protested across the Valley following the thrashing of students of Pulwama Degree College by government forces last week.
President Mukherjee wishes people on eve of Independence Day of Zimbabwe
Apr 18, 2017, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Zimbabwe on the eve of their Independence Day.
Chief of Air Staff vists Raipur, Jagdalpur
Apr 18, 2017, at 12:15 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC visited Anti Naxalite Task Forces at Raipur and Jagdalpur on Apr 17.
PM launches Government projects in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Apr 18, 2017, at 12:02 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated several Government projects at Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Former Assam CM cancels journey after NSG founds traces of TNT explosives in his vehicle
Apr 17, 2017, at 11:32 pm
Guwahati, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Former Assam Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta has cancelled his second day tour after the National Security Guard (NSG) on Monday found traces of TNT explosives in the official bullet proof vehicle of the former Assam Chief Minister during the routine inspection.
Prakash Javadekar launches Portal and Mobile App of RUSA
Apr 17, 2017, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): Union Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar today launched the unique portal and mobile app of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), a body under the aegis of the Ministry of Human Resource Development here in New Delhi.
PM inaugurates Cattle Feed Plant, launches irrigation and water supply schemes at Bajipura
Apr 17, 2017, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the SUMUL cattle feed plant at Bajipura in southern Gujarat.
Sonu Nigam tweets on 'azaan', Sonu Sood trolled over social media
Apr 17, 2017, at 10:23 pm
Mumbai, Apr 17 (IBNS): Actor Sonu Sood was left baffled on Monday when he was trolled on Twitter over an issue that hardly connected him as internet users confused him with singer Sonu Nigam whose tweet over 'azaan' has triggered a controversy.
President of Nepal arrives in India on five-day State visit
Apr 17, 2017, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a five-day State visit to India, at the invitation of President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.
Silence on triple talaq like Draupadi episode : UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Apr 17, 2017, at 08:33 pm
Lucknow, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said politicians keeping silence on the issue of triple talaq are equally guilty as those getting instant divorce from wife by the words of mouth.
PM Modi urges jewellery sector to combine Design in India with Made in India
Apr 17, 2017, at 08:31 pm
Surat, Apr 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, inaugurated the Diamond Manufacturing Unit of Hare Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd in Surat.
Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam protests against
Apr 17, 2017, at 07:42 pm
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS) Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam with a series of tweets sparked a controversy when he said he hated being woken up in morning by the sound of azaan calling it "forced religiousness" since he is not a Muslim.
ED issues show cause notice to Karti Chidambaram for alleged forex violation
Apr 17, 2017, at 07:36 pm
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate on Monday, issued a show-cause notice to former Union minister P Chidambaram’s son Karti Chidambaram, among others, others over alleged foreign exchange violation of Rs 45 crore, reports said.
Students clash with police in several parts of Kashmir
Apr 17, 2017, at 07:22 pm
Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Heavy clashes between protesters and security forces were reported from different parts of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar, on Monday as demonstrations were staged over last week’s Pulwama Degree college incident in which more than 60 students were injured in police action.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tops 2017 TIME 100 reader survey
Apr 17, 2017, at 07:18 pm
New York/Manila, Apr 17 (IBNS): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte topped the reader's survey for the 2017 TIME 100 poll, a popular annual list of the world's most influential people.
Kerala : IUML retains Mallapuram Parliamentary seat, candidate wins by 1.71 lakh votes
Apr 17, 2017, at 06:34 pm
Malappuram, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Opposition UDF and IUML candidate P.K. Kunhalikutty won the Malappuram Lok Sabha by election by a margin of 1.71 lakh votes on Monday, reports said.
Kashmir : Policeman among several injured as students clash with law keepers
Apr 17, 2017, at 06:15 pm
Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Several people, including a policeman was injured when students clashed with the law keepers at at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Monday as tension continued in the valley over a viral video of the army tying a man to a jeep as a “human shield†against stone-pelters.