Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in encounter
Aug 09, 2017, at 11:07 pm
Srinagar, Aug 9 (IBNS): At least three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Gulab Bagh village of Tral in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday, police said.
Aug 09, 2017, at 10:59 pm
In the intervening night of August 2 and 3, 2017, around 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly blew up a mobile tower, abducted three gatemen from different railway level-crossings and also laid siege to the Danapur Durg Express train for a few hours, abducting the cabin man, in the Lakhisarai District of Bihar. "Around 100 rebels were involved in the abductions from the level crossings, located in a 10-km radius," Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bhagalpur Zone, S.M. Khopde disclosed. They then hijacked the train. A statement by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) noted, "Train no-13288 Danapur Durg Express train was hijacked near the Bhalui station [in Bhimbandh area of Lakhisarai] around 2:30 am (on Thursday). The cabin man who was on duty was also abducted." The siege ended after an exchange of fire took place between personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised unit of CRPF proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare, and the hijackers. However, no casualty was reported from either side. The gatemen and the cabin man were subsequently released.
Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala arrested
Aug 09, 2017, at 10:58 pm
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): In a significant development, Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala, who is an accused in the Chandigarh stalking case, has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.
J&K: Onslaught against Hizb-ul-Mujahideen
Aug 09, 2017, at 10:54 pm
On August 3, 2017, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, identified as Aaqib Ahmad Itoo and Suhail Ahmad, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Gopalpora village in the Damhal Hanji Pora area of Kulgam District. Their bodies were recovered along with two AK 47 rifles.
Some organisations opposed Quit India Movement : Sonia Gandhi's veiled stinger at BJP
Aug 09, 2017, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS) : As Prime Minister Narendra Modi played pivotal in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday delivered a stinger apparently aiming the BJP, when she said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that "some organisations opposed the movement" and even did not participate in the country's freedom struggle.
First start Jerusalem competition launched in India
Aug 09, 2017, at 08:56 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Embassy of Israel in New Delhi is renewing the search for the next Startup to represent India in the biggest international startup competition in Israel – Start JLM.
Vikas must be punished if found guilty: Haryana BJP Chief on Chandigarh Stalking Case
Aug 09, 2017, at 08:38 pm
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Subhash Barala on Wednesday said his son Vikas must be punished if he is found guilty after the complete investigation in the Chandigarh stalking case.
Chandigarh Stalking Case: Accused Vikas Barala reaches police station
Aug 09, 2017, at 08:31 pm
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): Hours after receiving the summons, Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala who is an accused in the Chandigarh stalking case, reached the police station on Wednesday afternoon.
Encounter between security forces and suspected militants underway in Tral of Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 09, 2017, at 08:17 pm
Srinagar, Aug 9 (IBNS): A fierce gunfight erupted between suspected militants and security forces in Tral area of Pulwama South Kashmir on Wednesday .
Another relative of Haryana BJP chief accused of kidnapping a minor
Aug 09, 2017, at 08:14 pm
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS) : As the dust flies thick over Varnika Kundu stalking case, Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala is in for more embarrassment with a minor girl has accused the leader's one of the close relatives of kidnapping her in May, 2017.
PM Modi says 'Karenge aur Karke Rahenge' should be India's clarion call today
Aug 09, 2017, at 07:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivered an address in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement.
Fight with Nitish Kumar based on ideology: Tejashwi Yadav
Aug 09, 2017, at 07:26 pm
Motihari, Aug 9 (IBNS): Barely a fortnight after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stitched an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said his party's fight with the JD(U) chief is an ideological one.
Maratha Kranti Morcha holds mega march in Mumbai over reservation issue
Aug 09, 2017, at 06:47 pm
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Maratha Kranti Morcha held a mega march with lakhs of people over the demand of reservations disrupting the city's traffic on Wednesday morning.
In another hint of a JDU split, Sharad Yadav congratulates Ahmed Patel
Aug 09, 2017, at 06:27 pm
Patna, Aug 9 (IBNS) : A day after the Gujarat Rajya Sabha election which revealed dissidence against party chief Nitish Kumar, senior Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav on Wednesday flashed another sign of an irreperable fissure, when he congratulated the winning Congress candidate Ahmed Patel.
Chandigarh Stalking Case: Police summons accused Haryana BJP chief's son Vikas Barala
Aug 09, 2017, at 06:09 pm
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): Chandigarh police on Wednesday issued summons to Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala who was earlier arrested briefly for allegedly stalking a senior IAS officer’s daughter last Friday night when the latter was returning home in her car.
Congress' Ahmed Patel clinches win in Gujarat Rajya Sabha election
Aug 09, 2017, at 05:21 pm
Gandhinagar, Aug 9 (IBNS): In a close contest with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress' Ahmed Patel won his Rajya Sabha seat from Gujarat bringing a sigh of relief to his party ahead of the Assembly election later this year.
On 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement, PM Modi urges citizens to take up new pledge
Aug 09, 2017, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): On the 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens of India to take up a new pledge.
PM Modi condoles demise of BJP MP Sanwar Lal Jat
Aug 09, 2017, at 03:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the demise of BJP MP from Ajmer, Sanwar Lal Jat.
PM Modi hails Amit Shah as a diligent worker
Aug 09, 2017, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed Amit Shah as a diligent worker, after the latter was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat.
West Bengal bus mishap kills eight
Aug 09, 2017, at 05:13 am
Kolkata/Nadia, Aug 8 (IBNS): At least eight persons, including four women and a child, were killed and several others were seriously injured after an over-speeding bus fell into a roadside canal near Galakata Battala area under Tehatta Police Station limits in West Bengal's Nadia district on Tuesday afternoon, reports said.
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NITI Aayog selects 3 states for transformative change in Health & Education sectors
Aug 09, 2017, at 04:08 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): In a major push to competitive, cooperative federalism, NITI Aayog, on Tuesday announced partnership with three States each to radically transform their Health and Education sectors.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti meets Farooq Abdullah on Article 35 A issue
Aug 09, 2017, at 02:23 am
Srinagar, Aug 8 (IBNS): In a surprising move, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met Member Parliament and opposition National Conference president Farooq Abdullah amid a debate on Article 35-A.
Self-appointed vigilantes are a threat to liberty: Sonia Gandhi
Aug 09, 2017, at 01:43 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Congress vice president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said "self-appointed vigilantes" are threat to liberty and enemy of pluralism and diversity.
Congress is aware of their loss: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Aug 09, 2017, at 01:36 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress party is aware of their loss in the Gujarat Rajya Sabha election which has prompted the latter to stall the counting process by making allegations against its own MLAs for breaching secrecy on Tuesday.
Nitish vows to protect roaming cows on the streets, to use cow dung for organic farming
Aug 09, 2017, at 01:23 am
Patna, Aug 8 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar chief minister Nitsh Kumar has announced to take care of unclaimed animals found loitering on the streets and has asked the authorities to take necessary steps in this direction.
Nitish has committed political suicide by joining the company of BJP, says Lalu
Aug 09, 2017, at 01:15 am
Patna, Aug 8 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has committed political suicide by joining hands with the BJP.
JD(U) MLA differs from party line, votes for Ahmed Patel in Gujarat RS election
Aug 09, 2017, at 12:26 am
Gandhinagar, Aug 8 (IBNS): Differing from the party line, Janata Dal (United) MLA Chotubhai Vasava said he has cast his vote in favour of Congress' Ahmed Patel in the Gujarat Rajya Sabha election on Tuesday.
Former cricketer Virender Sehwag calls Chandigarh stalking case as 'shameful'
Aug 09, 2017, at 12:23 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Tuesday called the Chandigarh stalking incident as 'shameful'.
Gujarat RS Poll: Congress complains against two rebel MLAs to EC for breaching secrecy
Aug 08, 2017, at 11:57 pm
Gandhinagar, Aug 8 (IBNS): Congress made an allegation against its two rebel MLAs for showing their ballot papers to the Bharatiya Janata Party's polling agent in the Rajya Sabha election of Gujarat on Tuesday which has stalled the counting of votes.
Varnika is like my daughter, says BJP leader Subhash Barala
Aug 08, 2017, at 11:27 pm
Chandigarh, Aug 8 (IBNS): Breaking his silence, BJP's Haryana unit chief Subhash Barala on Tuesday said the woman, who alleged that Vikas Barala stalked her, was like his 'daughter'.