Hardik Patel walks out of prison on bail, goes on exile
Jul 15, 2016, at 05:33 pm
Surat, July 15 (IBNS) : After spending nine months behind the bars, Hardik Patel, the young leader of Gujarat's Patel community walked out of prison on Friday morning to a roaring welcome by hundreds of his supporters, who gathered outside the Lajpore jail, reports said.
Politicos, celebrities condemn France terror attack, mourn the deaths
Jul 15, 2016, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi/Washington, July 15 (IBNS): In the wake of the terror attack which struck France's Nice on Bastille Day, killing at least 80 people, politicos and celebrities paid homage to the victims, sending heartfelt messages through social media.
Skill Development Minister Rudy greets citizens on the anniversary of Skill India
Jul 15, 2016, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Union Skill Development Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Friday greeted citizens on the first anniversary of Skill India.
Delhi: Kejriwal raps state social welfare dept, directs them to stop anti begging drive
Jul 15, 2016, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): As news of the Arvind Kejriwal government planning to launch a massive anti-begging drive in the national capital surfaced on Friday, the Delhi Chief Minister clarified his stand saying such a drive will be the most inhuman exercise and rapped his state social department, while directing them to stop it with immediate effect.
President Mukherjee condemns France terror attack
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:53 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday condemned the terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed at least 80 people.
Narendra Modi condemns France attack
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:06 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): As France witnessed another terror attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned such 'mindless acts of violence' and said he was 'appalled' by the horrific attack.
France attack: No Indians hurt, says official
Jul 15, 2016, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) No Indians have have been affected by the attack in France which has killed at least 80 people so far.
Kashmir violence: Death toll touches 37
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:37 am
Srinagar, July 14 (IBNS): The death toll in the ongoing violence that erupted after the killing of top Hizb commander Burhan Wani on Friday evening has raised to 37 with a youth succumbing to his injuries on Thursday.
Congress announces Sheila Dikshit as CM candidate for UP elections
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:26 am
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Congress Party on Thursday announced former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit as its chief ministerial candidate for the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, reports said.
Total ban on cash transactions above Rs. 3,00,000: SIT
Jul 15, 2016, at 01:22 am
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): In an attempt to curb black money, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday said that there should be a total ban on cash transactions above Rs. 3, 00,000 and an Act be framed to declare such transactions as illegal and punishable under law.
Defence Minister of Japan calls on PM Modi today
Jul 15, 2016, at 12:48 am
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Defence Minister of Japan Gen Nakatani called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Moneypalm launches Zero-Brokerage scheme for prospective customers
Jul 15, 2016, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Moneypalm, a discount broking company has announced the revolutionary scheme of 'Zero-Brokerage' for its prospective retail customers.
Family of Dadri lynching victim faces criminal charges
Jul 14, 2016, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Criminal charges have been slapped on the family of Mohammad Akhlaq, who was was dragged out of his home and lynched to death by a mob in Uttar Pradesh's Dadri a year ago over rumours that he had stored beef and his family slaughtered cow, according to media reports on Thursday.
All three convicted in the 2009 Delhi murder of IT professional Jigisha Ghosh
Jul 14, 2016, at 08:58 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : The Delhi sessions court on Thursday convicted all three accused in the murder and abduction of call centre executive Jigisha Gosh in 2009, reports said.
AAP minister's daughter resigns from adviser role after controversy
Jul 14, 2016, at 08:15 pm
New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): Saumya Jain, daughter of Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain, resigned from her post as an adviser in the mohalla clinic project of the Delhi government, following a controversy, the media reported on Thursday.
Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP
Jul 14, 2016, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is likely to be be announced on Thursday as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the Congress in the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Officer Pooja Thakur, who led Obama Guard of Honour, sues the IAF
Jul 14, 2016, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Wing Commander Pooja Thakur, the first woman officer to lead the inter-service Guard of Honour during US President Barack Obama's visit last year and hogged the light as one representing women's empowerment in India, has sued the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the armed forces tribunal.
India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN
Jul 14, 2016, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): India has strongly protested strongly against Pakistan raising the issue of Kashmir and Burhan Wani's death during a debate on human rights at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the media reported on Thursday.
ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen
Jul 14, 2016, at 05:38 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Islamic State (ISIS) on Wednesday admitted that a senior leader known as Omar the Chechen is dead, confirming months of speculation by the US government, according to reports.
Dual suicides rock IIT Madras campus
Jul 14, 2016, at 05:01 pm
Chennai, July 14 (IBNS): A dual suicide on Wednesday rocked the IIT Madras campus as a student and a professor's wife decided to end their respective lives in separate cases, reports stated.
PM Modi congratulates new British PM Theresa May
Jul 14, 2016, at 04:38 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Theresa May after the latter was named as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Operation Sankat Mochan: VK Singh, team to rescue stranded Indians from Sudan
Jul 14, 2016, at 04:26 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): In a hands-on approach, MOS for External Affairs General VK Singh and a team of two C-17 military transport aircraft left for Juba on Thursday morning to rescue Indians from the war-torn land.
Babul Supriyo takes over as Minister of State for Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises
Jul 14, 2016, at 05:01 am
New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Babul Supriyo took charge as Minister of State for Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises here in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Bhopal organisation moves for ex-parte trial proceedings against Dow Chemical
Jul 14, 2016, at 04:55 am
Bhopal, July 13 (IBNS): Leaders of all the organisations of survivors of the Union Carbide Disaster in Bhopal on Wednesday condemned the governments of both India and USA for the non appearance of any representative of Dow Chemical Company in the ongoing criminal case on the disaster.
Kashmir violence toll touches 36
Jul 14, 2016, at 04:09 am
Srinagar, July 13 (IBNS) The death toll in the ongoing violence in the Kashmir Valley that erupted after the killing of Hizb commander Burhan Wani on Friday evening has risen to 36 with the killing of a youth in Anantnag area of South Kashmir.
Court asks Kejriwal to explain meaning of his remark 'Thulla'
Jul 14, 2016, at 04:00 am
New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been asked by the court to explain why he used the word 'thulla' to describe the Delhi Police a year ago, the remark being a Hindi slang for "thug".
Godhra case: Key accused arrested
Jul 14, 2016, at 03:12 am
Ahmedabad, July 13 (IBNS): The Gujarat Police have arrested a key accused in the Godhra carnage case, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif 'condemns' death of Kashmiri youth
Jul 14, 2016, at 02:58 am
Islamabad, July 13 (IBNS): Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday 'condemned' the death of 'Kashmiri youth' during the ongoing violence in the Indian state.
AIMIM derecognised as a political party in Maharashtra
Jul 14, 2016, at 02:26 am
Mumbai, July 13 (IBNS): In a major move, All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has been derecognised as a political party in Maharashtra.
Pakistan continues to "interfere", calls Cabinet meet on Kashmir crisis
Jul 14, 2016, at 01:28 am
Islamabad, July 13 (IBNS): Even as Indian government asked Pakistan to "refrain" itself from interfering in the internal matters, the neigbouring country continues to do so which is leading to worsening of the unrest condition in the Kashmir Valley over the shooting of 22-year-old terrorist Burhan Wani.