Five die in Maharashtra as intense heat torments large parts of India

Mar 30, 2017, at 10:42 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Five people have died of heat stroke in Maharashtra as 40-plus temperatures scorching the state are feared to be precursors to a heat wave.

Triple Talaq issue to be heard during summer vacation : Supreme Court

Mar 30, 2017, at 10:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : A five-judge constitution bench will sit on May 11 during the summer vacation to hear the triple talaq case to take a decision on the legality of the long-practised tradition in the Muslim community that allows a husband to get instant divorce from wife by saying "talaq" three times, Chief Justice J S Khehar on Thursday said.

Uttar Pradesh : CM Adityanath convenes meeting with striking slaughterhouse owners

Mar 30, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Lucknow, Mar 30 (IBNS) : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday invited representatives of slaughterhouses for talks to end the deadlock arising out of an indefinite strike, reports said.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh to chair 11th Standing Committee meeting of Inter-State Council

Mar 30, 2017, at 09:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 11th Standing Committee meeting of the Inter-State Council on April 9, 2017.

Two NDFB (S) militants gunned down in Assam

Mar 30, 2017, at 08:18 pm

Guwahati, Mar 30 (IBNS) : Security forces gunned down two hardcore NDFB (S) militants in Assam's Chirang district on Thursday morning, officials said.

BJP chief Amit Shah returns to hero's welcome in Gujarat

Mar 30, 2017, at 08:14 pm

Gandhinagar, Mar 30 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members in Gujarat accorded a grand welcome to their National Party President Amit Shah, when he arrived at the state assembly in Gandhinagar on Thursday, according to media reports.

Kolkata: Fire breaks out in NRS hospital, no casualties

Mar 30, 2017, at 07:43 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): A minor fire reportedly broke out at the state government-run Nil Ratan Sarkar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata's Sealdah area on Thursday, triggering panic among the patients and their family members.

Sushma Swaraj assures impartial probe and arrest of attackers on African students

Mar 30, 2017, at 07:42 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday assured the Rajya Sabha that an impartial investigation will take place and proper action will be taken against those who had attacked African students in Greater Noida on Monday last.

SC asks for probe into former Karnataka chief ministers' role in coal scam

Mar 30, 2017, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Mar 30 (IBNS): A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka will probe into the alleged involvement of the state's two former chief ministers in a coal mine scam, according to media reports on Thursday.

NGT orders old tankers be take off road starting Thursday

Mar 30, 2017, at 07:38 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): The National Green Tribunal, through an order on Thursday, has banned the use of old tankers, according to media reports.

Life returns to normal in Kashmir valley,

Mar 30, 2017, at 07:28 pm

Srinagar, Mar 30 (IBNS) : Normal life resumed in Kashmir Valley on Thursday after a day's shutdown called by separatist groups on Wednesday.

Nigeria summons Indian envoy, asks India to arrest and prosecute the Greater Noida attackers

Mar 30, 2017, at 06:21 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : Nigeria on Wednesday summoned the Indian envoy and asked the Indian Government to ensure immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the recent attack on Nigerian students, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said.

At least 36 injured as eight bogies of Mahakaushal Express derail in Uttar Pradesh

Mar 30, 2017, at 05:43 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : At least 36 passengers were injured when eight coaches of the Delhi-bound Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Mahakoshal Express, derailed in Kulpahar in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district in the wee hours of Thursday, reports said.

Massive fire in Kolkata hotel claims 2 lives

Mar 30, 2017, at 05:06 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): A major fire broke out at Golden Park hotel in south Kolkata's Ho Chi Minh Sarani area in the wee hours of Thursday, killing at least two guests and leaving six others injured, officials said.

PM Modi pays tribute to Indian freedom-fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on death anniversary

Mar 30, 2017, at 03:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to late Indian freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma, on the latter's death anniversary.

PM Modi greets people of Rajasthan on state foundation day

Mar 30, 2017, at 02:56 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Rajasthan on their state foundation day.

Kolkata: Hotel fire leaves 2 dead, 31 evacuated safely

Mar 30, 2017, at 02:34 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): At least two people died in a fire tragedy in a hotel on Thursday, in Kolkata's Ho Chi Minh area, reports said.

Police registers case against TVF founder Arunabh Kumar

Mar 30, 2017, at 05:27 am

Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS): A case has been filed against TVF (The Viral Fever) CEO and founder Arunabh Kumar for sexually harassing a woman after she finally filed a complaint against him, media reports said.

North Bengal: Mamata warns police officers against using pilot cars "unnecessarily"

Mar 30, 2017, at 05:08 am

Darjeeling, Mar 29 (IBNS): A day after ordering police to act firmly to counter child trafficking in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday warned police officers against using pilot cars unnecessarily.

Kolkata poet lodges FIR after allegedly receiving 'gang-rape' threat on Facebook

Mar 30, 2017, at 04:54 am

Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): A Kolkata-based Bengali poet, Mandakranta Sen, on Wednesday evening lodged a complaint in city police's cyber cell after she was allegedly threatened on social networking site Facebook with gang-rape, reports said.

Assam bribery case: Arrested govt official sent to police custody

Mar 30, 2017, at 03:43 am

Guwahati, Mar 29 (IBNS): A local court of Assam on Wednesday sent Irrigation department Secretary Kujendra Doley to five days police custody, who was arrested by the sleuths of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (V&AC) from his office in Dispur Janata Bhawan after taking bribe from a contractor on Tuesday.

NSCN (K) militant nabbed in Arunachal Pradesh

Mar 30, 2017, at 01:29 am

Guwahati, Mar 29 (IBNS) : Security forces apprehended a NSCN (K) militant from Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Islamic terrorists plan to attack Assam, high alert sounded across state

Mar 30, 2017, at 01:26 am

Guwahati, Mar 29 (IBNS) : The Assam police has sounded high alert across the state following Intelligence Bureau (IB) input about probable terror attacks on BJP leaders in Assam.

Narada sting case: Left Front organises rally demanding arrest of TMC leaders

Mar 30, 2017, at 12:17 am

Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): Left Front organised a rally, demanding the arrest of Trinamool Congress leaders who were seen taking money in Narada sting footage and resignation from ministry, here on Wednesday, according to media reports.

India presents seven horses to Nepal Army

Mar 29, 2017, at 11:30 pm

New Delhi/Kathmandu, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Indian Army has presented seven horses to the Nepal Army, media reports said on Wednesday.

Lok Sabha Speaker presents footballs to Members of Parliament

Mar 29, 2017, at 11:16 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Members of Parliament cutting across party lines here participated with enthusiasm in the Mass Awareness Programme for promoting sports culture in the country particularly the game of football.

Malaysian Prime Minister to visit India, Modi welcomes

Mar 29, 2017, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Wednesday said he will visit India for five days.

M.J. Akbar to visit Cyprus on Mar 30

Mar 29, 2017, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Minister of State for External Affairs, M. J. Akbar will be paying an official visit to Cyprus on Mar 30 - Apr 1.

Huge ammunition recovered from Kolkata hotel, 3 held

Mar 29, 2017, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday afternoon arrested three suspected arms traffickers from a hotel in Kolkata's Kidderpore area and seized a huge sachets of ammunition from their possessions, officials said on Wednesday.

Lok Sabha members debate over GST Bill, training prior to implementation crucial says TMC's MP

Mar 29, 2017, at 08:34 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday took up discussion and debate on the Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017, with the Union Minister Arun Jaitley apprising the members of the details in the Bill.