JKLF founding member Amanullah Khan dead in Pakistan
Apr 26, 2016, at 06:23 pm
Srinagar, Apr 26 (IBNS) Amanullah Khan, a founding member of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), passed away on Tuesday in Rawalpandi of Pakistan, reports reaching here said. He was 81.
Uttarakhand issue again forces adjournment of Rajya Sabha
Apr 26, 2016, at 06:04 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) The Uttarakhand issue continued to dog the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday forcing an adjournment as a united opposition pressed for an immediate discussion on imposition of President's rule in the state.
Apr 26, 2016, at 05:54 pm
Despite shrill assessments across the board and an enveloping sense of apprehension promoted by polarizing politics, the past year has been astonishingly peaceful in India in terms of terrorist and insurgent violence. Total terrorism/insurgency related fatalities across India at 772, are at a dramatic low - certainly the lowest since 1994, when the South Asia Terrorism Portal began maintaining data for this category. Indeed, since 2012, total fatalities across the country have remained below the 'high intensity conflict' threshold of a thousand fatalities per year. It is useful to recall that fatalities remained above 2,000 for 18 of these 22 years; out of which they were above 3,000 for 11 years; above 4,000 for five years; and over 5,000 in 2001.
Delhi Museum fire: Javadekar orders fire audit of all museums across the country
Apr 26, 2016, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) As fire devoured the National Museum of Natural History in the capital on Tuesday morning, Prakash Javadekar, MOS Environment, Forests and Climate Change, ordered a fire audit of all museum across the nation, reports said.
Declare computer language anti-national : AAP mocks Smriti Irani on Sanskrit in IIT
Apr 26, 2016, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) Reacting sharply to Union Minister Smriti Irani's "request" to IITs to teach Sanskrit, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has mockingly said now computer language should be declared "anti-national".
Foetal sex determination: Delhi HC rejects plea, woman decides to move apex court
Apr 26, 2016, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS/Just Earth News) In a drive to get justice against abuse from her ex-spouse and his family members, Delhi based pediatrician, Mitu Khurana is all set to move to Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court rejected her plea on Monday citing technicalities, according to reports.
India-Pakistan Foreign Secretary-level talks today
Apr 26, 2016, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet in Delhi on Tuesday for bilateral talks on the sidelines of a multilateral conclave.
Telecom Minister makes panic button on cellphones mandatory
Apr 26, 2016, at 04:23 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that no cell phones in India will be sold without a dedicated panic button on them, according to reports.
Massive fire destroys natural history museum in Delhi
Apr 26, 2016, at 02:47 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) A massive fire on Tuesday morning completely gutted the National Museum of Natural History in New Delhi, according to media reports.
PM expresses sadness, on the demise of social worker Poornimaben Pakvasa
Apr 26, 2016, at 05:00 am
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed sadness, on the demise of social worker Poornimaben Pakvasa.
WB polls: Fourth phase records 78.05 pct turnout
Apr 26, 2016, at 03:06 am
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) The fourth phase of polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections on Monday witnessed about 78.05 percent voters' turnout amid reports of violence from several places.
Indo- Mongolia Joint Military exercise commences at Mongolia
Apr 26, 2016, at 12:50 am
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Eleventh Indo-Mongolia joint training Exercise, ‘Nomadic Elephant - 2016’ to promote military associations between India and Mongolia has commenced on Monday at Mongolia.
Assam: 14 persons killed, around 1 lakh people affected in pre-monsoon floods
Apr 26, 2016, at 12:36 am
Guwahati, Apr 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At least 14 people were killed and around 1 lakh people are affected in fresh floods following incessant rains in the past few days in Assam.
JNU: Kanhaiya Kumar fined Rs. 10,000
Apr 26, 2016, at 12:05 am
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS):JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar has been fined Rs.10,000 by a university panel on grounds of "indiscipline", media reports said.
Odd-even rule violation: Paresh Rawal fined Rs. 2000
Apr 25, 2016, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): BJP MP Paresh Rawal on Monday was fined Rs.2,000 for breaking the odd-even rule which is currently being observed in New Delhi.
RS Ethics Committee recommends Mallya's expulsion
Apr 25, 2016, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): In a significant move, the Ethics Committee of the Rajya Sabha on Monday recommended liquid baron Vijay Mallya's expulsion from the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
Bengal polls: 67.28 percent polling till 3 pm
Apr 25, 2016, at 11:17 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Around 67.28 percent voters have exercised their franchise till 3 pm as the fourth phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly polls in two districts pf the state are held on Monday amid reports of sporadic violence.
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Pranab Mukherjee wishes ahead of Union Day of Tanzania
Apr 25, 2016, at 11:01 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjeeon Monday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania on the eve of their Union Day.
Lawmakers raise odd-even issue in Parl
Apr 25, 2016, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS)The Parliament witnessed a rare scene on Monday when lawmakers discussed the odd-even rules which is currently applicable in Delhi.
Malegaon blasts: Charges dropped against 8 Muslim men
Apr 25, 2016, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): In a crucial order, a Mumbai court on Monday dropped charges against eight Muslim men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts.
Army to hold employment rallies in J&K
Apr 25, 2016, at 09:18 pm
Srinagar, Apr 25 (IBNS): The Army on Monday said it will hold employment rallies in Anantnag and Bandipora districts of Kashmir in July this year.
Better to dance than beg: Supreme Court on Mumbai dance bars
Apr 25, 2016, at 08:27 pm
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday said it is better to dance than beg in the streets as it heard the plea on the dance bars of Mumbai which had their licences suspended by the Maharashtra government in 2005.
Bengal polls: FIR against Roopa, 42 pc balloting till 11 a.m.
Apr 25, 2016, at 07:33 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Amidst news of sporadic violence, with Bijpur being a hotbed, the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections witnessed 42 percent voter turnout till 11 a.m. on Monday, where polling in two districts is underway.
Congress targets BJP in Parliament over President's Rule in Uttarakhand
Apr 25, 2016, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The second half of the budget session in Parliament began on a stormy note over the imposition of President's Rule in Uttarakhand with the Congress accusing the Centre of murdering the Constitution while other Opposition parties also closed ranks to target the BJP-led NDA.
CPM candidate Tanmoy Bhattacharya attacked, cries foul against TMC
Apr 25, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) As voting in West Bengal was underway on Monday in two districts, North Dumdum CPM candidate Tanmoy Bhattacharya was attacked and left bloodied, according to reports.
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Uttarakhand as Parliament resumes
Apr 25, 2016, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Parliament on Monday witnessed ruckus over the Uttarakhand imbroglio as the opposition broke into loud sloganeering over the demand for immediate discussion on imposition of President's rule in Uttarakhand even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was hopeful about getting opposition support to take good decisions.
Maneka praises Sonia for move against corruption
Apr 25, 2016, at 04:52 pm
Pilbhit, Apr 25 (IBNS) Coming out of years of frosty relationship with Sonia Gandhi, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has some words of praise for the Congress president, while asking officials to emulate the way her estranged sister-in-law fought corruption.
Bengal Polls: 21 percent voter turnout recorded till 9 a.m.
Apr 25, 2016, at 04:44 pm
Howrah, Apr 25 (IBNS) With the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly Election underway, 21 percent voter turnout was recorded in the two districts till 9 a.m on Monday.
In a dramatic backtrack India withdraws visa to Uyghur leader Dolkun Isa
Apr 25, 2016, at 04:36 pm
New Delhi, Apr 35 (IBNS) In a virtual U-turn, India has withdrawn the visa issued to Germany-based Chinese dissident Dolkun Isa,media reports said.
Modi appeals to lawmakers ahead of budget session second half
Apr 25, 2016, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) As the second half of the Budget Session of Parliament begins on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all lawmakers to make it productive and discuss issues openly in democratic spirit.