M. Sreenivasan is remembered by his service to Kerala: Vice President
Aug 30, 2016, at 01:04 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Monday said that it was a privilege to unveil the statue of M. Sreenivasan, who would be remembered for his service to his beloved people of Kerala through the spread of education.
Nupur Talwar granted three weeks parole
Aug 29, 2016, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted three weeks parole to Nupur Talwar, who is currently serving jail term in connection with the killing of her teenaged daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, to visit her unwell mother, media report said.
India and Myanmar sign four bi-lateral agreements
Aug 29, 2016, at 11:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Four agreements were signed between India and Myanmar on Monday in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw, according to media reports.
President Elect of the UNGA Peter Thomson meets Modi
Aug 29, 2016, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): President Elect of the UNGA Peter Thomson met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Monday.
UP minister Azam Khan pulled up by SC for comment on Bulandshahr rape case
Aug 29, 2016, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Indian Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government and its minister Azam Khan for the latter's remarks on the Bulandshahr rape case, according to media reports.
Kashmir: Encounter between LeT terrorists, security forces ends
Aug 29, 2016, at 10:23 pm
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IBNS): The encounter, which broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kashmir's Baramullah district on Monday, has ended.
Naga Peace Accord: Persistent Ambiguity
Aug 29, 2016, at 10:00 pm
Though over a year has passed since the signing of the 'historic Naga peace accord' or the 'framework agreement' (as it was later termed) between the Government of India (GoI) and the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), the 'framework' has not been finalised yet, by either party. The 'framework agreement' was signed on August 3, 2015, by the GoI interlocutor for Naga talks R.N. Ravi and 'general secretary' of the NSCN-IM Thuingaleng Muivah in the presence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in New Delhi, after nearly 18 years and over 80 rounds of negotiations under ceasefire. Though most of the actual contents of the 'agreement' was not made public, GoI had affirmed that the 'framework agreement' was not a final settlement, and details would be disclosed in the succeeding six months. Regrettably, this remains a distant dream.
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:57 pm
At least 13 persons- seven students, one professor, two security guards of the University, and three Security Force (SF) personnel - were killed and another 45 persons, including 36 students and staff members and nine SF personnel, were injured when terrorists carried out an attack targeting the well guarded American University of Afghanistan in capital Kabul. The attack, which commenced at 18:30 AST [Afghanistan Standard Time] on August 24, 2016, after the attackers exploded a car bomb at a University entry gate, stormed into the University complex and opened gunfire, lasted for almost 10 hours. The SFs eliminated two terrorists, bringing an end to the attack. There were about 750 students in the University compound at the time of the attack. According to reports, the attackers had made their way past the University's armed guards and watchtowers, lobbing grenades and checking out their maps.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar awarded to Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:43 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Recognising it’s efforts for developing football at the grassroot level, the ‘Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society’ (SMSES) has been bestowed with National Sports Award ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’, for ‘Sports for Development’ by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
Tourism minister's safety guidelines create controversy
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:31 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Union Tourism and Culture Minister Dr Mahesh Sharma clarified on Monday that he was speaking "out of concern" for foreigners, especially women, visiting India as tourists, when he spoke about the safety guidelines to be followed while in India.
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:08 pm
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IBNS): Authorities on Monday lifted curfew across the Kashmir Valley, except in Puwlama and some areas of Srinagar, after 52 days since the ongoing unrest began on July 9, officials said.
Govt. hospital in Kolkata catches fire, no casualties reported
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): Two days after a blaze killed three lives in Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital, another major fire broke out in state-run Sambhunath Pandit Hospital in Kolkata on Monday, reports said.
No toll collected on Delhi Noida Direct Flyway for second day
Aug 29, 2016, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): No toll was collected for the second day at the Delhi-Noida Direct Flyway, on Monday, after a group of BJP supporters continued to stage protests, according to media reports.
West Bengal to be called Bangla: State assembly passes resolution
Aug 29, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): The West Bengal Assembly on Monday gave its nod to rename the state to 'Bangla' as its Bengali name and 'Bengali' in English, according to media reports.
FIR filed against musician Vishal Dadlani for his alleged disrespect to Jain monk
Aug 29, 2016, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): An FIR has been filed against musician Vishal Dadlani in Ambala for his alleged disrespect to religious sentiments following his tweet on a Jain monk addressing the Haryana Assembly over the weekend, the media reported on Monday.
Encounter between LeT terrorists and security forces starts in Kashmir
Aug 29, 2016, at 07:06 pm
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IBNS) : An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kashmir's Baramullah district on Monday, reports said.
Curfew lifted in Kashmir after 52 days
Aug 29, 2016, at 05:49 pm
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IBNS) The marathon curfew that left Kashmir almost crippled for 52 days, was lifted on Monday morning, except in Pulwama district, reports said.
Chaos in LAX Airport over shooting rumour
Aug 29, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IBNS): A shooting rumour triggered panic in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) on Sunday night, as passengers ran for safety, reports said.
Panic in Los Angeles airport over unconfirmed active shooter
Aug 29, 2016, at 04:20 pm
Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IBNS): Reports of shots fired inside the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) were shared by social media users, triggering panic at the facility even as the police said the reports were unconfirmed and they are investigating it.
Najma A. Heptulla meets Rajnath Singh
Aug 29, 2016, at 05:09 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Manipur Governor Najma A. Heptulla met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.
Aug 29, 2016, at 04:55 am
Arghakhanchi, Aug 28 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed as jeep in which they were travelling fell around 400 metres down on the bank of a local rivulet in Nepal's Arghakhanchi district on Sunday, media reports said.
Hurriyat Conference asks Chief Minister Mehbooba Muft to join freedom struggle
Aug 29, 2016, at 02:49 am
Srinagar, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Hurriyat Conference Sunday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to join the Kashmir Freedom struggle, a day after the ruling PDP appealed to its chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani to give her a chance to address the grievances of the people.
Aug 29, 2016, at 01:04 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a call to children and youth to use natural soil to carve out idols of Ganesh and Durga.
3.2 earthquake hits Assam, no casualty
Aug 29, 2016, at 12:33 am
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter Scale hit Karbi Anglong area of Assam on Sunday.
Kashmir violence: Mehbooba Mufti visits AIIMS to meet Insha
Aug 28, 2016, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): After 51 days violence in the Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who is in New Delhi since Saturday, visited Safdarjung Eye Centre at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here to enquire about the welfare of Insha, a young Kashmiri girl undergoing treatment for pellet injuries, on Sunday.
Mob clash with police over electricity demands in West Bengal
Aug 28, 2016, at 09:37 pm
Kolkata/Murshidabad, Aug 28 (IBNS): A large number of local people on Sunday reportedly clashed with police force in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, when police tried to lift a road blockade.
Be in the vanguard of battle for rights and welfare of our people, says President to law students
Aug 28, 2016, at 08:57 pm
Bangalore, Aug 28 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday addressed the 24th Annual Convocation of National Law School of India University (NLSIU).
Baloch leaders protest in Germany against Pakistan, raise Indian flag
Aug 28, 2016, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): In a major embarrassment to Pakistan, Baloch leaders living in Germany staged a protest in Leipzig City on Saturday accusing the Nawaz Sharif Government of committing atrocities on people of Balochistan.
Sachin Tendulkar presents BMW cars to PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar, Pullela Gopichand
Aug 28, 2016, at 07:08 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 28 (IBNS): Cricketing legend and Goodwill Ambassador for India at Rio Olympics Sachin Tendulkar has presented BMW cars on behalf of Hyderabad District Badminton Association to Olympic medal winners PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik along with Dipa Karmakar and Pullela Gopichand for their outstanding achievement.
Our daughters proved themselves once again: Modi on Olympics performance
Aug 28, 2016, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Addressing the nation through his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "our daughters" have made the country proud with their victories at the Rio Olympics.