No release of 'Padmavat' in Rajasthan: Vasudhara Raje
Jan 09, 2018, at 05:32 pm
Jaipur, Jan 9 (IBNS): Going in sync with the Rajput Karni Sena, up in arms against 'Padmavat', Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje clearly on Monday declared a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film in her state, media reports said.
Two terrorists killed in an encounter in South Kashmir
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:32 pm
Jammu, Jan 9 (IBNS): Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir on Tuesday morning, media reports said.
Fire breaks out in Mumbai's Reay Road area, no casualties
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:14 pm
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a metal workshop in Mumbai's Reay Road area on Monday after midnight, media reports said.
Narendra Modi to visit Switzerland this month
Jan 09, 2018, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Switzerland from Jan 22-23.
Mamata Banerjee remembers Har Gobind Khorana on birth anniversary
Jan 09, 2018, at 02:57 pm
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday remembered Nobel prize winner Har Gobind Khorana on his birth anniversary.
Govt busy in infusing hatred among people: Rahul in Bahrain
Jan 09, 2018, at 05:04 am
Manama, Jan 8 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday addressed a gathering of PIOs in Bahrain where he slammed India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government for creating hatred and division among people.
Intrusion in Arunachal: China agrees to stop road construction
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:48 am
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The long standoff between India and China reached a peaceful solution on Monday as the latter agreed to stop road-construction activity across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tuting area of Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam Rifles recovers huge quantity of wild animals' body parts in Nagaland
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:17 am
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles on Monday recovered huge quantity of wild animals' body parts including bones of tiger and elephant in Nagaland.
Customs seize 180 kg agarwood from Guwahati airport
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:04 am
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Customs Department seized around 180 kg agarwood chips from Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International airport in Guwahati on Monday.
Assam: V&AC arrests IAS officer in connection with Rs 2250 crore scam
Jan 09, 2018, at 03:53 am
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The sleuths of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption of Assam Police on Monday arrested another IAS officer in connection with the Rs 2250 crore scam of Social Welfare department.
PIL in Calcutta HC against CU's decision to award Mamata Banerjee with D.Litt
Jan 09, 2018, at 03:45 am
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): Challenging Calcutta University (CU)'s announcement to confer West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with its prestigious D.Litt (Doctor of Letters) degree, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Calcutta High Court, reports said.
PM Modi addresses Valedictory Ceremony at DGP/IGP Conference at Tekanpur
Jan 09, 2018, at 12:40 am
Tekanpur, Jan 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Valedictory Ceremony at the Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police at BSF Academy at Tekanpur.
Allow freedom of press: Supreme Court tells politicians
Jan 09, 2018, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Amid an outrage over complaint against a journalist regarding Aadhaar leakage, the Supreme Court on Monday told politicians to allow the freedom of press, media reports said.
Jan 08, 2018, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the convocation of the Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University on Monday at Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh).
Arvind Kejriwal slams Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal over death due to cold
Jan 08, 2018, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday attacked Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal over recent deaths due to cold in the nation capital.
Fire breaks out in Uttar Pradesh hospital, no casualty
Jan 08, 2018, at 10:45 pm
Gorakhpur, Jan 8 (IBNS): A major fire broke out in the administrative wing of the Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur city of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, media reports said.
Eastern Air Command Winter adventure camp concludes
Jan 08, 2018, at 10:41 pm
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): A week-long Winter Adventure Camp organized by Air Force Station Bagdogra under the aegis of Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional), Easter Air Command concluded at Bagdogra today. The aim of the camp was to promote the spirit of adventure and motivate the youth to join Indian Air Force, build team spirit, display professionalism and military power.
Jan 08, 2018, at 10:00 pm
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, Ashish Patra (29), was killed during an exchange of fire between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Force (SF) personnel in the Chakarbandha Hills near Balthar village under Barachatti Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gaya District on January 2, 2018. According to sources, on January 1, after receiving specific intelligence regarding Maoists' movement in the area, a search operation was launched by the SFs. On the next day (January 2), at around 3.30pm, an exchange of fire took place between the two sides in which the CRPF trooper sustained injuries and died later.
Jan 08, 2018, at 09:54 pm
In keeping with the Government's policy to release more security forces-held lands to the civilians, the Sri Lanka Army released another 133.34 acres on December 28, 2017, in the Keppapilavu area of Mullaitivu District to the civilian Tamil owners. As of December 1, 2017, the Army had released a total of 55,510.58 acres of land in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts in the Northern Province, in addition to the 133.34 acres released on December 28 in Keppapilavu. As on March 1, 2016, the Army was occupying 67,427 acres of land belonging to Tamil civilians in the Northern Province. The Army commenced the gradual release of private property used by the armed forces after the conclusion of the Eelam War on May 17, 2009.
AMU research scholar joins Hijbul
Jan 08, 2018, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) : A research scholar at the Aligarh Muslim University is suspected to have joined the Hizbul Mujahideen.
Jan 08, 2018, at 07:46 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday said it will re-examine its 2013 verdict on Section 377 of the IPC which criminalised homosexuality and referred the matter to a larger bench, reports said.
Amicus curiae Sharan refutes claim of unknown person killing Mahatma Gandhi
Jan 08, 2018, at 06:53 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): There is no evidence that Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by an unknown person and not Nathuram Godse, submitted senior advocate Amrendra Sharan to the Supreme Court on Monday, according to media reports.
Shiv Sena leader stabbed to death in Mumbai
Jan 08, 2018, at 06:28 pm
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS) : Shiv Sena leader Ashok Sawant was stabbed to death on Sunday night near his residence in Mumbai's Kandivali east by two unknown assailants, media reports said.
Ryan Murder Case: Bail denied to 16-year old accused
Jan 08, 2018, at 05:19 pm
Gurugram, Jan 8 (IBNS): Gurugram High Court has denied bail to the 16-year old accused in connection with the murder of class 2 student of Ryan International School, Pradyuman Thakur, media reports said.
Tamil Nadu Assembly session begins, Dinakaran makes his debut
Jan 08, 2018, at 04:29 pm
Chennai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Sidelined AIADMK leader and newly elected RK Nagar MLA, TTV Dinakaran, made his debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as its session began on Monday, media reports said.
Mamata Banerjee remembers dancing legend Kelucharan Mahapatra on birth anniversary
Jan 08, 2018, at 01:46 pm
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday remembered dancing legend Kelucharan Mahapatra on his birth anniversary.
Fire in Bangalore restaurant kills 5
Jan 08, 2018, at 01:38 pm
Bangalore, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as a fire ripped through a restaurant in Bangalore city on Monday, media reports said.
Man killed in explosion outside underground station in Stockholm
Jan 08, 2018, at 12:43 pm
Stockholm, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in an explosion after he picked up an object in Swedish capital Stockholm, media reports said on Monday.
Caught on tape: Bengal cops brutally assault senior citizen who protested police oppression
Jan 08, 2018, at 04:54 am
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): An elderly man was allegedly beaten up by few on-duty police personnel for protesting against their oppression in Kolkata's twin city Howrah on Sunday, reports said.
Jan 08, 2018, at 03:52 am
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Indian newspaper The Tribune has said it is ready to explore all legal options open to 'defend' freedom to undertake serious investigative journalism after the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has filed a case against it and journalist Rachna Khaira over a news report that revealed how people could illegally access demographic data of individuals from UIDAI.