Saradha: CBI conducts searches at 60 locations
Aug 17, 2014, at 03:58 am
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has conducted searches at 60 locations across the nation in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam.
J&K: Militant attack kills 2 jawans
Aug 17, 2014, at 03:26 am
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IBNS) A day after Independence Day celebrations, suspected militants on Saturday ambushed a Border Security Force (BSF) party patrolling in an armoured gypsy which left two jawans killed and 4 others injured near Bandarpora Koil crossing on Pulwama-Awantipora road, barely a kilometer away from Indian Air Force Station in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
Assam to observe Sadbhawana Divas
Aug 17, 2014, at 02:07 am
Guwahati, Aug 16 (IBNS) : The Government of Assam will observe Sadbhawana Divas, the birth anniversary of Late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on Aug 20 to promote national integration and communal harmony among people of all religions and languages and regions.
Flood situation in Assam turns grim
Aug 17, 2014, at 02:03 am
Guwahati, Aug 16 (IBNS) : The flood situation in Assam turned grim as it claimed the life of a child with flood waters submerging 250 villages in several parts of the state, officials said.
Congress leader Birender Singh joins BJP
Aug 16, 2014, at 10:56 pm
Jind, Haryana, Aug 16 (IBNS) Chaudhary Birender Singh, a rebel leader from Congress in Haryana, on Saturday joined the BJP with its president Amit Shah present at the function at a rally here.
Fresh violence in Assam-Nagaland border, death toll rises to 11
Aug 16, 2014, at 10:37 pm
Guwahati, Aug 16 (IBNS) : Situation turned more violent at disturbed B-Sector area in Assam-Nagaland border after an Assam resident was injured in suspected Naga miscreants firing on Saturday morning.
BSF men killed in Kashmir militant attack
Aug 16, 2014, at 10:15 pm
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IBNS) A day after independence day, militants struck in Kashmir killing at least two BSF (Border Security Force) personnel and seriously injuring four others in Koil area of South Kashmir's Pulwama town Saturday afternoon.
Yeddyurappa in, Varun out in BJP new team by Amit Shah
Aug 16, 2014, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Dropping Varun Gandhi as a general secretary and bringing in former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa as one of the vice-presidents, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Saturday announced his new team of the party functionaries.
PM lays foundation stones of JNPT Port Trust, Port Connectivity Road
Aug 16, 2014, at 08:02 pm
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saturday laid the Foundation Stone of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Special Economic Zone, at Sheva in Navi Mumbai.
BJP President Amit Shah announces new team
Aug 16, 2014, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Saturday announced his new team naming former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa as one of the 11 vice-presidents of the party.
PM condoles Uttarakhand calamity deaths
Aug 16, 2014, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand.
PM dedicates to nation indigenously built warship INS Kolkata
Aug 16, 2014, at 06:30 pm
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday dedicated to the nation the indigenously designed warship INS Kolkata.
Toll climbs to 19 in heavy Uttarakhand rain
Aug 16, 2014, at 06:21 pm
Dehradun, Aug 16 (IBNS): At least 19 people were killed so far due to the incessant rain that began since Thursday night in Uttarakhand with incidents of cloudburst, house collapse and landslides causing havoc in Pauri, Dehradun and Pithoragarh districts of the hill state.
Assam-Nagaland border dispute toll touches 11
Aug 16, 2014, at 06:13 pm
Guwahati, Aug 16 (IBNS): The death toll in Assam-Nagaland border violence rose to at least 11 on Saturday with recovery of nine fresh bodies from the violence-torn Uriamghat area of Assam, reports said.
PM Modi commissions INS Kolkata
Aug 16, 2014, at 04:42 pm
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inducted India’s largest indigenously-built stealth destroyer INS Kolkata at the naval base in Mumbai.
80 new houses inaugurated for married naval sailors at Palam
Aug 16, 2014, at 04:49 am
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Keeping the thrust on improving the quality of life for naval personnel, Admiral RK Dhowan Chief of the Naval Staff inaugurated 80 new houses in Nau Sena Bagh-III, Palam on Friday for married sailors posted in Delhi.
17 killed as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand
Aug 16, 2014, at 04:15 am
Dehradun, Aug 15 (IBNS): Incessant rains in Uttarkhand since Thursday night have claimed at least 17 lives so far with incidents of cloudburst, house collapse and landslides creating havoc in Pauri, Dehradun and Pithoragarh districts of the state, reports said on Friday.
I-Day: Sonia Gandhi unfurls national flag at Congress HQ
Aug 16, 2014, at 03:44 am
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday unfurled the tricolour at the Congress headquarters on the occasion of India's 68th Independence Day.
PM to launch various roads and ports projects in Maharashtra
Aug 16, 2014, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will be on a day-long visit to Maharashtra on Saturday will launch various roads and ports projects.
Legislature, executive should not encroach upon judiciary: CJI
Aug 16, 2014, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India RM Lodha in his Independence Day speech on Friday urged that the legislature and executive should not encroach upon the judiciary.
Clashes erupt in Pakistan after shots fired at Imran Khan's vehicle
Aug 16, 2014, at 12:19 am
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IBNS): Violent clashes erupted in Pakistan on Friday after a convoy of protesters, heading to the capital Islamabad, led by opposition politician Imran Khan was shot at.
Highlighted Kashmir issue on all forum: Omar
Aug 15, 2014, at 09:35 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said that though he never fought 2008 Assembly Election on the issue of resolving the Kashmir issue, yet he categorically highlighted the importance of addressing this issue at all Central Forums, before the Prime Minister and in the Legislative Assembly.
Kashmir observes shutdown at Hurriyat call
Aug 15, 2014, at 09:12 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS) On the call of Hurriyat and United Jihad Council, Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Friday as India celebrated its 68th Independence Day.
Modi pledges to set up more toilets on I-Day
Aug 15, 2014, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): In his maiden Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday focussed on setting up more toilets across the country - unconventionally taking up the issue of cleanliness among all Indians on the occasion.
Authorities jam mobile, suspend Internet in Kashmir for I-Day security
Aug 15, 2014, at 06:19 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Friday morning jammed mobile phone and internet services in the valley for a period for an incident free Independence Day celebrations.
Congress praises Modi speech, but questions delivery
Aug 15, 2014, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) Opposition Congress has hailed the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort on the Independence Day but also sharpened their attack saying his good words are not followed by his colleagues and it remains to be seen how he delivers.
India celebrates 68th Independence Day
Aug 15, 2014, at 04:39 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Amid several pledges to attain freedom from all ill customs, practices and taboos, India on Friday celebrates its 68th Independence Day with Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurling the tricolor for the first time at the historic Red Fort here.
Google celebrate I-Day with doodle
Aug 15, 2014, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) As India celebrates its 68 Independence Day, popular search engine Google joined the countrymen to the mood of revelry by decorating its homepage with a doodle on Friday.
Modi asks parents to take responsibility of their sons
Aug 15, 2014, at 03:54 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation from the Red Fort in his first Independence Day speech where he said that a spate of rape cases have shamed India.
I-Day: PM urges investors to "Make in India"
Aug 15, 2014, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) In a departure from the past, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first Independence Day speech on Friday spoke extempore and dwelt on building a strong India industrially by welcoming the world to make products here while giving a clarion call to make a Clean India with toilets in villages and schools.