President Mukherjee wishes Iraq before National Day

Jul 13, 2016, at 11:55 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Iraq on the eve of their National Day.

President wishes ahead of National Day of France

Jul 13, 2016, at 11:36 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of France on the eve of their National Day.

Acharya Bhanubhakta's message transcends boundaries of Geography and time, says President

Jul 13, 2016, at 11:22 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday attended the 202nd Birth Anniversary celebrations of great Nepali poet Bhanubhakta Acharya at Chowrasta, Darjeeling.

Vegetable prices soar in Mumbai following traders' strike

Jul 13, 2016, at 09:37 pm

Mumbai, Jul 13 (IBNS): Prices of vegetables and fruits have shot up in Mumbai and its neighbouring regions owing to an indefinite strike by the Agriculture Produce Market committees (APMCs), who are protesting a recent state government ordinance that has brought a change in the existing APMC Act and removed vegetables and fruits from the scope of the APMCs, the media reported on Wednesday.

Congress demands removal of Arunachal Pradesh Governor

Jul 13, 2016, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : Spurred by the Supreme Court verdict that reinstated the Nabam Tuki Government in Arunachal Pradesh, the Congress on Wednesday demanded the removal of Governor JP Rajkhowa for recommending President's rule in the state.

One killed in bomb blast outside Sasaram court

Jul 13, 2016, at 08:38 pm

Sasaram, Bihar, Jul 13 (IBNS) : One person was killed and three were injured when a bomb exploded outside the main court in Sasaram in South Bihar on Wednesday, reports said.

China issues policy paper on South China Sea

Jul 13, 2016, at 08:06 pm

Beijing/New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): China has published a policy paper asserting its rights in the South China Sea and blaming Philippines of illegally occupying Chinese territory, the media reported on Wednesday. China is an important force for maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, according to the White Paper.

Mehbooba Mufti appeals for peace in Kashmir

Jul 13, 2016, at 07:55 pm

Srinagar, Jul 13 (IBNS) : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday paid tributes to the martyrs of the 1931 struggle against the Dogra rule and appealed for calm in the strife-torn Kashmir.

PM rejects Smriti Irani's choice for CBSE chief

Jul 13, 2016, at 07:52 pm

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected the selection of Dr. Sarvendra Vikram Bahadur Singh as the chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the media reported on Wednesday.

Indian Ministry of External Affairs issues statement on South China Sea arbitration

Jul 13, 2016, at 07:09 pm

New Delhi,Jul 13 (IBNS): India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday regarding award of the Arbitral Tribunal constituted under Annex VII of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea (UNCLOS) in the matter concerning the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China.

Group places Rs 15 lakh bounty on Naik's head

Jul 13, 2016, at 07:02 pm

Mumbai, July 13 (IBNS): Just when Zakir Naik was handed over a clean chit by the Maharashtra State Investigation Department (SID) pertaining to the Dhaka terror attack case, a Shia group has announced a bounty of Rs 15 lakh for his head, reports said.

INS India – base depot ship of Indian Navy at New Delhi celebrates Platinum Jubilee

Jul 13, 2016, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): INS India, the Indian Navy's base depot ship at New Delhi, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Wednesday.

SC judgement on Arunachal Pradesh explains Modi what democracy is : Rahul Gandhi

Jul 13, 2016, at 06:22 pm

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday thanked the Supreme Court for quashing the President's rule and restoring the Nabam Tuki government in the state, saying the top court has explained what democracy is.

Supreme Court reinstates Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh

Jul 13, 2016, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : A verdict by the Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated Congress Government in Arunachal Prdesh, spelling the second victory for the party that recently won back power in Uttarakhand in a similar court room battle.

Athawale demands possession of arms for Dalit's safety

Jul 13, 2016, at 05:38 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice, is rooting for arms possession by the dalit people for their safety, while blaming inter-caste marriages for the growing atrocities against the backward people.

Fear of violence deters some from enforcing 'No Helmet No Petrol' rule in Kolkata pumps

Jul 13, 2016, at 04:43 pm

Kolkata, July 13 (IBNS): Three days after the 'No Helmet No Petrol' rule came into effect in Kolkata, mixed scenes were witnessed at the petrol pumps in the city with majority of them following the rules while others forced to flout it in fear of violence in certain areas of the metropolis known for reckless bike racing.

Sushma thanks netizens for wedding anniversary greetings

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:57 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday thanked netizens on Twitter, following their greetings and texts on her wedding anniversary.

Gujarat: Gaumata brigade strips, thrashes four cow leather smugglers; arrested in Somnath

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:26 pm

Somnath, Gujarat, July 13 (IBNS): Somnath police on Tuesday arrested three members of a four-member cow vigilante group after a shocking video of them stripping and thrashing four cow skin smugglers emerged, reports said.

Hyderabad: Two more IS suspects arrested by NIA

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:07 pm

Hyderabad, July 13 (IBNS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on Tuesday arrested two youths suspected to have IS links, reports said.

Narada sting: Kolkata Police summon IPS officer S. M. H. Mirza

Jul 13, 2016, at 06:18 am

Kolkata, Jul 12 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police on Tuesday summoned IPS officer S. M. H. Mirza in connection with its ongoing probe into Narada sting operation, sources said.

MHA reviews security of Indo-Bangladesh Border

Jul 13, 2016, at 05:02 am

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): A meeting was held in the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday with senior officials of five bordering States on Indo-Bangladesh Border i.e. Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram.

Najma Heptulla, GM Siddeshwara resign as Union Ministers

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:46 am

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): A week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet rejig, Union Ministers Najma Heptulla and GM Siddeshwara resigned on Tuesday, officials said.

Najma Heptulla,GM Siddeshwara resign

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:44 am

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS) Union Ministers Najma Heptulla and GM Siddeshwara resigned from their posts on Tuesday, officials said.

Najma Heptulla,GM Siddeshwara resign

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:36 am

Mehmood Ghaznavi appointed as Hizbul Mujahideen chief

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:27 am

Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS) Kashmir based militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen has appointed Mehmood Ghaznavi as the new chief commander for the Kashmir Valley after the killing of top commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani in Anantang district along with two other associates on Friday evening.

Kashmir violence: Death toll touches 35

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:21 am

Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS): The death toll in the ongoing violence that erupted after the killing of Hizb commander Burhan Wani on Friday evening has risen to 35 with the death of a youth in Kupwara town of North Kashmir on Tuesday.

Omar expresses anguish over Mehbooba's absence in Delhi meeting

Jul 13, 2016, at 03:14 am

Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS): National Conference working president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday raised questions on Jammu and Kashmir being "unrepresented" at a high-level meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the law and order situation of the state following the spate of violence.

Kashmir crisis: Amnesty calls for restrain

Jul 13, 2016, at 02:50 am

Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir must ensure that people injured in shootings by security forces have access to medical assistance, and medical professionals can carry out their work without interference, Amnesty International India has said.

Darjeeling is a mini India, says President

Jul 13, 2016, at 02:35 am

Darjeeling, July 12 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said Darjeeling is mini India and not merely a simple geographic expression.

South Sudan crisis: Sushma Swaraj assures Akshay Kumar about evacuation of Indians

Jul 13, 2016, at 01:55 am

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Amid conflict, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday assured Bollywood star Akshay Kumar that her government is evacuating Indians presently stuck in South Sudan's Juba area as early as possible.