At least 11 killed in Bengal firecracker factory explosion
May 07, 2015, at 04:00 pm
Pingla, West Bengal, May 7 (IBNS) At least 11 people have been killed and 7 injured following a massive explosion in a firecracker factory at Pingla in the West Midnapore district.
12 BJP MPs pressed wrong button to vote against GST bill
May 07, 2015, at 03:51 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) The government faced embarrassing moments in the Lok Sabha as 12 BJP members pressed the wrong button and voted against a clause of the GST Bill.
Abhijeet says 'sorry' for his 'footpath' remark
May 07, 2015, at 04:49 am
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who had triggered a controversy by making inflammatory tweets over his support for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, on Wednesday apologised for his remarks over 'sleeping on footpath'.
Stampede in Kashmir school leaves 26 students injured
May 07, 2015, at 04:13 am
Srinagar, May 6 (IBNS): At least twenty six students were injured after they spotted a wild bear in a local private school leading to stampede in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Sonia slams Modi government in LS over 'transparency, good governance'
May 07, 2015, at 04:10 am
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): With her party aiming for a revival in India's political scenario, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi launched an all out attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused his government, which will turn a year soon, of making "blatant u-turn" from its promises of transparency and good governance.
RS passes bill to ratify LBA with Bangladesh
May 07, 2015, at 03:35 am
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) In a significant move, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a Constitution amendment bill that will operationalise the Land Boundary Agreement with neighbouring Bangladesh.
Salman convicted in hit-and-run case, sentenced to jail for 5 yrs
May 07, 2015, at 01:13 am
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS): In a major setback to Bollywood megastar Salman Khan, who is known for delivering super hits at the box office every year, a Mumbai sessions court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced him to five years in jail in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case in which a pavement dweller was crushed under the wheels of the SUV the actor was driving.
Salman granted 2 days' interim bail
May 06, 2015, at 10:50 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Giving a temporary relief to Bollywood megastar Salman Khan, who has been sentenced to five years in jail after he was convicted by a Mumbai sessions court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case, has been granted two days interim bail on Wednesday.
South Korean Parliamentary delegation to visit India under bilateral exchange
May 06, 2015, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) A Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Korea will arrive in New Delhi on Thurdsay on a four day visit on the invitation of the Parliament of India.
May 06, 2015, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): Indian iconic cricketer Kapil Dev called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday.
Salman proved guilty : Sentenced to jail for 5 years in hit-and-run case
May 06, 2015, at 08:46 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Bollywood megastar Salman Khan on Wednesday was sentenced to five years in jail after he was convicted by a Mumbai sessions court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case in which a pedestrian was crushed under the wheels of the SUV the actor was driving.
Salman Khan gets 5 year jail in hit and run case
May 06, 2015, at 07:03 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Bollywood megastar Salman Khan on Wednesday was sentenced to five years in jail after he was convicted by a Mumbai sessions court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case. All charges against him are proved.
Flood of reactions on Salman's conviction
May 06, 2015, at 06:52 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) As Salman Khan was convicted by a session court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case, #SalmanVerdict was the top trend on tweeter with nearly 20,000 tweets on the hashtag by noon.
Modi Govt made u-turn from the promise of good governance: Sonia
May 06, 2015, at 06:11 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday launched a frontal attack on the Narendra Modi government accusing it of making a "blatant u-turn" from its promises of transparency and good governance.
14 students of Andhra Pradesh stopped en route to Syria and Iraq
May 06, 2015, at 06:00 pm
Hyderabad, May 6 (IBNS) In a significant development, 14 students, who left home for Syria and Iraq to join the Islamic State (IS), were stopped at Hyderabad airport.
Salman Khan convicted in hit and run case
May 06, 2015, at 05:09 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Actor Salman Khan on Wednesday was convicted by a Mumbai court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case. All charges against him are proved.
Sonia assails Modi for 'outrageous' remarks against previous govts. on foreign soil
May 06, 2015, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday assailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for criticizing previous governments during his visit to Canada last month.
Salman Khan arrives court for judgement
May 06, 2015, at 04:57 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Actor Salman Khan, who faces judgement on Wednesday in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case, reached the Mumbai sessions court in the morning, driven by a man who claims to be guilty.
Rajasthan Govt plans use of cow urine in disinfecting hospitals
May 06, 2015, at 04:32 pm
Jaipur, May 6 (IBNS) After opening a refinery for collecting cow urine in Jalore district, the Rajasthan government now plans to use the liquid to disinfect hospitals in the state.
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Sonia to launch offensive against Government in Parliament
May 06, 2015, at 04:31 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Days after Rahul Gandhi's vitriolics in Parliament, his mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi is set to launch an offensive against the NDA government on Wednesday when she is likely to move an adjournment motion.
Salman Khan faces verdict today in the hit-and-run case
May 06, 2015, at 04:29 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Actor Salman Khan faces verdict on Wednesday in the hit-and-run case as a court will tell him whether he is guilty in running over pavement dwellers with his SUV 13 years ago.
President condoles loss of lives in Madhya Pradesh bus accident
May 06, 2015, at 04:27 am
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives in a bus accident in Madhya Pradesh.
Nepal quake: IAF continues to provide relief to stranded people
May 06, 2015, at 04:05 am
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): The Ambassador of Spain to India requested the Task Force Commander, Air Vice Marshal Upkarjit Singh and the Nepalese Army Aviation Authorities to look for missing Spaniards of a trekking team.
Traders hold strike in Kashmir
May 06, 2015, at 03:31 am
Srinagar, May 5 (IBNS): Amid shutdown, the traders' organization in Kashmir valley held protest demonstrations against the callousness of State Government towards their plight after flood.
Mufti seeks time from people to bring change in state
May 06, 2015, at 03:30 am
Srinagar, May 5 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Tuesday said that the new government is committed to the rehabilitation of victims, which will be carried out on priority.
Dawood Ibrahim not in the focus of Indian intelligence : Govt
May 05, 2015, at 08:34 pm
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Underworld don and one of India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim is not on the radar of Indian intelligence agencies, the government said in Parliament on Tuesday.
Akash missile system inducted into the army
May 05, 2015, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) After 32 years of wait, the Akash missile system was inducted into the Indian Army on Tuesday adding a formidable power to its armour.
Moga bus molestation and girl's death force multiple adjournments in Parliament
May 05, 2015, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Both houses of Parliament were adjourned repeatedly on Tuesday as an uproarious opposition kept demanding a discussion on the death of a 14-year-old girl who was molested and pushed off a bus in Punjab's Moga last week.
MP Government bans sale of Ramdev's 'Putrajeevak'
May 05, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Bhopal, May 5 (IBNS) Acting against yoga guru Ramdev's controversial drug 'Putrajeevak', the Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a ban on the drug till its name is changed.
Fresh tremor of low magnitude shakes Nepal
May 05, 2015, at 08:01 pm
Kathmandu, May 5 (IBNS) A fresh tremor of 4.0 magnitude on Tuesday shook the earthquake-ravaged Nepal, where the death toll from the April 25 disaster climbed to more than 7,500.