Rohith Vemula's death anniversary observed in Hyderabad University

Jan 16, 2017, at 09:00 pm

Hyderabad: The students at Hyderabad University on Monday commemorated the first death anniversary of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula as 'Rohith Shahadath Din', media reports said.

I will fight against Akhilesh in UP election if he does not listen to me : Mulayam Singh Yadav

Jan 16, 2017, at 07:54 pm

Lucknow, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav said on Monday that he will contest against son Akhilesh Yadav in the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, if the son does not listen to him.

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Raisina Dialogue 2017

Jan 16, 2017, at 07:25 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at the opening session of the second edition of the Raisina Dialogue to begin on Tuesday at Taj Palace in New Delhi.

CISF jawan allegedly commits suicide at Bengaluru airport

Jan 16, 2017, at 07:22 pm

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (IBNS) : A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan on Monday allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at Kempe Gowda Airport in Bengaluru, media reports said.

Nepal's Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on three-day visit to India

Jan 16, 2017, at 07:02 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Nepal's Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat is arriving in New Delhi on Monday on a three day visit and to participate in the second edition of the Raisina Dialogue, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Bihar boat tragedy : A real hero who saved 12 lives

Jan 16, 2017, at 06:59 pm

Patna, Jan 16 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): He is the “Real Hero” of Bihar who saved at least 12 lives when an overcrowded country boat capsized in river Ganga in Patna on Saturday evening.

Delhi tailor, father of five, confesses to have sexually assaulted hundreds of school girls

Jan 16, 2017, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) : In a shocking revelation, a Delhi man has allegedly confessed to assaulting hundreds of schoolgirls over a period of 14 years, an NDTV report said.

Navjot Singh Sidhu joins Congress, says homecoming

Jan 16, 2017, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Cricketer-turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday formally joined the Congress ahead of Punjab election next month and declared that it was his "ghar wapsi" (Homecoming), media reports said.

Kolkata fire : Presidency University's canteen gutted

Jan 16, 2017, at 05:40 pm

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): A major fire broke out in the canteen of Kolkata's iconic Presidency University on Monday early morning, reports said.

Three Hizbul militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Jan 16, 2017, at 05:07 pm

Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Three militants have been killed in an encounter with Security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, the army said on Monday

Rahul Gandhi to interact with workers in Rishikesh today

Jan 16, 2017, at 04:20 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Rishikesh on Monday.

J&K: 3 militants killed

Jan 16, 2017, at 03:09 pm

Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least three militants were killed during gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, officials said on Monday.

Gangasagar stampede: Narendra Modi mourns loss of lives

Jan 16, 2017, at 03:46 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mourned the loss of lives in a stampede incident at Gangasagar island in West Bengal.

Patna boat tragedy: Mass cremation moves villagers to tears

Jan 16, 2017, at 02:51 am

Patna, Jan 15 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): It created a poignant scene on Sunday when the grieving villagers lined up to cremate bodies of their near and dear ones who lost their lives in Saturday boat mishap in Patna.

West Bengal: 6 killed, several hurt in Gangasagar fair stampede

Jan 16, 2017, at 02:48 am

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): At least six devotees were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at Gangasagar island, barely 120 kilometres from state capital Kolkata, on Sunday evening, officials said.

Gunfight erupts between security forces, militants

Jan 16, 2017, at 02:10 am

Srinagar, Jan 15 (IBNS): Gunfight erupted between suspected militants and security forces in Pahalgam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday.

Patna boat tragedy: BJP alleges Nitish Kumar govt is discriminating against Hindus

Jan 16, 2017, at 01:41 am

Patna, Jan 15 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The main opposition BJP on Sunday accused the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar of discriminating against the majority Hindus.

Stampede in Gangasagar fair, several people feared killed

Jan 16, 2017, at 12:43 am

Gangasagar, Jan 15 (IBNS): A stampede incident occured at the Gangasagar fair in West Bengal on Sunday, media reports said.

M Hamid Ansari condoles loss of lives in Patna mishap

Jan 16, 2017, at 12:10 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has expressed condolences over the Bihar boat tragedy.

President of India extends his greetings on the occasion of Army Day 2017

Jan 15, 2017, at 10:37 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sundya extended his greetings and felicitations to all officers, soldiers, veterans, civilians, ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion of Army Day 2017.

Hope Sidhu does not drown in a sinking ship: Kiren Rijiju

Jan 15, 2017, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday mocked the joining of former BJP leader Navjot Singh Sidhu to the Congress and said hofully he did not get drown in the 'singking ship'.

Patna boat mishap: President Mukherjee mourns

Jan 15, 2017, at 09:10 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in the boat mishap in Bihar which left at least 24 people dead.

Soldiers using social media for expressing grievances will be punished, warns Army Chief

Jan 15, 2017, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat on Sunday said actions will be taken against those soldiers who are posting their grievances on social media.

Pranab Mukherjee condoles passing away of Surjit Singh Barnala

Jan 15, 2017, at 08:00 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of former Chief Minister of Punjab Surjit Singh Barnala.

Navjot Singh Sidhu joins Congress ahead of Punjab elections

Jan 15, 2017, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Ahead of the Punjab Assembly Elections, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu joined the Congress party on Sunday.

Jallikattu row: TN people urge SC to pass verdict on ban after 'proper analysis'

Jan 15, 2017, at 05:55 pm

Madurai, Jan 14 (IBNS): The people of Tamil Nadu of Sunday urged the Supreme Court to pass the judgement on Jallikattu, the traditional bull fight game of Tamil Nadu during Pongal festival, after a proper analysis, media reports said.

Patna boat mishap: Death toll rises to 24, PM announces compensation

Jan 15, 2017, at 03:54 pm

Patna, Jan 15 (IBNS): The death toll in the Patna boat mishap rose to 24 including that of minors after an overcrowded vessel sank in river Ganga on Saturday, media reports said.

Narendra Modi wishes Indian Army on 'Army Day

Jan 15, 2017, at 01:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished soldiers, veterans and their families on the ocassion of the 'Army Day'.

PM Modi pays tribute to Cho Ramaswamy

Jan 15, 2017, at 04:48 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Thuglak magazine Cho Ramaswamy and said his satire made his criticism loveable even to those he criticized,

Patna boat mishap: 21 killed

Jan 15, 2017, at 04:15 am

Patna, Jan 14 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): At least 21 people died after an overcrowded boat sank in river Ganga on Saturday.