Pakistan Foreign Secretary briefs Ambassadors of P-5 over Kashmir issue
Jul 13, 2016, at 01:34 am
Islamabad, July 12 (IBNS): Pakistan's Foreign Secretary briefed Ambassadors of the Permanent Members of the Security Council (China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom and USA) over the tense situation in 'Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOK)'.
PM Modi reviews Kashmir crisis
Jul 13, 2016, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high level meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh where he sought information on the current situation in Kashmir where 30 people have died and about 1400 others are injured so far in massive protests following the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani.
Congress appoints Raj Babbar as UP Congress Committee President
Jul 13, 2016, at 12:54 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS) The Congress on Tuesday announced it has appointed party leader Raj Babbar as Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President.
Kolkata: TMC councilor booked for demanding extortion
Jul 13, 2016, at 12:15 am
Kolkata, Jul 12 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and TMC ruled Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation's councilor Anindya Chatterjee was arrested on Tuesday for alleged extortion, officials said.
Coal scam: Ranjit Sinha indicted by SC panel
Jul 12, 2016, at 09:32 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): A Supreme Court appointed panel has indicted former CBI supremo Ranjit Sinha over his alleged role in the coal scam, media reports said.
Jul 12, 2016, at 09:04 pm
On June 29, 2016, the Army claimed that, in a series of joint operations with the Assam Police over the preceding days, 11 militants of the recently-floated militant outfit, Helem Tiger Force (HTF), were arrested from Umrongso in Dima Hasao District and Larkercha village in West Karbi Anglong District along the Assam-Meghalaya border. HTF reportedly has close links with the Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT). During the operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered two 9mm pistols, three 7.65 pistols, three rifles, one hand grenade and 40 rounds of live ammunition. After the arrest, the Army sources said that the unearthing and apprehension of a majority of cadres of this outfit which has links with KPLT and United People's Liberation Army (UPLA), has been a major setback to the nexus between the outfits, which have been involved in kidnapping, extortion and 'tax-collection'. The kingpin of this new outfit is still at large and efforts are on to reach out to him.
President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of Montenegro
Jul 12, 2016, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Montenegro on the eve of their National Day (July 13, 2016).
Priyanka Gandhi meets UP Congress in charge Ghulam Nabi Azad
Jul 12, 2016, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi/Lucknow, Jul 12 (IBNS): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is in charge of Congress in Uttar Pradesh, met on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Pakistan has no right to comment on Kashmir issue: Salman Khurshid
Jul 12, 2016, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Congressman and former cabinet minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday lashed out at Pakistan for its comments on the Kashmir and said that the neighbouring nation has no right to comment on the issue.
Jul 12, 2016, at 07:37 pm
In a major operational success, Security Forces (SFs) eliminated a top 'commander' of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Burhan Wani, along with two associates, in a shootout in the Kokernag area of Anantnag District in the evening of July 8, 2016. Wani, according to media reports, had joined militancy in 2010, and carried a reward of INR one million on his head.
Union government taking steps to diffuse violence in Jammu and Kashmir
Jul 12, 2016, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): In view of the continued violence in Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Home Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to monitor the situation, the media reported on Tuesday.
No arrest for Zakir Naik as SID hands clean chit
Jul 12, 2016, at 05:54 pm
Mumbai, July 12 (IBNS): After days of turbulence, Muslim preacher and tele-evangelist Zakir Naik can breathe a sigh of relief as he has been handed a clean chit by the Maharashtra State Intelligence Department (SID), who said that there isn't enough evidence for Naik's arrest.
Congress projects Rahul as the saviour of farmers from Modi and RSS
Jul 12, 2016, at 04:56 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Tuesday posted a picture of party vice president Rahul Gandhi assuring farmers of protection from Modi and RSS.
Curfew continues in Kashmir Valley, death toll reaches 29
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:46 pm
Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS): Curfew continued for the fourth straight day on Tuesday in the Kashmir Valley which has been witnessing violence since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen (Hizb) commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani.
Kejriwal praises his own cabinet
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:35 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was all praise for his own cabinet on Tuesday and lauded the health and education sector.
Supreme Court permits Sahara to sell its assets to repay investors
Jul 12, 2016, at 05:20 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday granted Sahara permission to sell any of its properties including those which have being given to SEBI for sell, with terms and condition.
India will work towards removing imbalance in trade with Kenya: PM Modi
Jul 12, 2016, at 05:06 am
Nairobi, July 11 (IBNS): During his address at the joint meeting of Indian and Kenyan business leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured his host country that India will work towards removing the imbalance in trade.
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President confers the 51st Jnanpith Award on Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:34 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee conferred the 51st Jnanpith Award on renowned writer, Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari on Monday at a function held at Parliament Library Building, New Delhi.
India slams Pakistan over remarks on J&K violence
Jul 12, 2016, at 02:47 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): With Pakistan condemning the recent death of top Hizb commander Burhan Wani, India on Monday urged the country to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of its neighbours.
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Indian govt advises nationals not to visit South Sudan
Jul 12, 2016, at 02:37 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Following deteriorating security situation in South Sudan, the Indian government on Monday advised people not to visit the country .
Preachers of hate and violence are threatening the fabric of our society: Modi
Jul 12, 2016, at 02:17 am
Nairobi, July 11 (IBNS): Voicing a strong message against terrorism, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said preachers of hate and violence are threatening the fabric of our society.
Kiren Rijiju inaugurates two weeks’ BOP training module of SSB
Jul 12, 2016, at 12:48 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the two weeks' BOP Training Module of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) through video conferencing here on Monday.
RTI is a powerful tool that strengthens democracy: Vice President
Jul 12, 2016, at 12:27 am
Lucknow, July 11 (IBNS) Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that RTI is a powerful tool that strengthens democracy and promotes good governance by enhancing the citizen’s ability to participate in the process.
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President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Darjeeling from July 12 to 15
Jul 12, 2016, at 12:06 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will visit Darjeeling city in West Bengal from July 12 to 15, 2016.
Amarnath Yatra commences after brief suspension
Jul 11, 2016, at 11:13 pm
Jammu, July 11 (IBNS): The Amarnath Yatra commenced from Monday after it was briefly suspended following violence in Jammu and Kashmir media reports said.
Jharkhand ropes in corporate captains to enhance ease of doing business
Jul 11, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): The Government of Jharkhand held the inaugural meeting of the Jharkhand Investment Promotion Board (JIPB) in India’s financial capital, Mumbai.
Apex court extends working hours to dispense speedy justice in Nirbhaya case
Jul 11, 2016, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court said on Monday that the working hours of the Special Bench is being extended from July18 for speedy justice in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case, according to media reports.
Sonia Gandhi condemns J&K violence
Jul 11, 2016, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Congress Sonia Gandhi on Monday condemned loss of lives in the ongoing violence in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sushma Swaraj says her ministry is closely following developments in South Sudan
Jul 11, 2016, at 08:53 pm
New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Monday that she is aware of the developments in South Sudan and her ministry is planning the evacuation of Indian nationals, after renewed fighting broke out in the region, according to media reports.
Second KKNPP reactor attains criticality, PM Modi congratulates scientists
Jul 11, 2016, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian and Russian scientists after the second Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) reactor attained criticality on Sunday evening.