President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on Independence Day eve

Aug 15, 2017, at 01:26 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's Independence Day eve speech is given below:

O Paneerselvam meets PM Modi to discuss merger of AIADMK factions

Aug 15, 2017, at 01:00 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the possible merger of two factions of the AIADMK.

J&K Guv addresses people ahead of I-Day, asks people to pay homage to great leaders

Aug 15, 2017, at 12:16 am

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor N. N. Vohra on Monday said people must pay homage to great leaders who made enormous sacrifices to carry out a prolonged struggle for liberating the country from the foreign rulers.

JD(U) suspends 21 leaders for anti-party activities

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:54 pm

Patna, Aug 14 (IBNS): The Janata Dal (United) on Monday suspended 21 of its members for anti-party activities after they supported rebel leader Sharad Yadav.

Vice President greets people on Independence Day eve

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:48 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of our country on the joyous occasion of Independence Day.

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of I-day celebrations

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:37 pm

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): A security blanket has been thrown around vital installations and checking has been intensified across Kashmir Valley ahead of Independence Day to thwart any attempt by militants to disrupt the celebrations.

4 security personnel injured in Kashmir grenade attack

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:29 pm

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Day before Independence celebrations, suspected militants of LeT on Monday hurled grenades on security forces in Kanihama area in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

SC stays Madras HC's order that put on hold Karti Chidambaram's lookout notice

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Supreme Court on Monday stayed Madras High Court's order that had put on hold the look out notce issued against Karti Chidambaram in an alleged corruption case, according to media reports.

Yogi Adityanath orders top cop to ensure decent celebration of Janmashtami in UP

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:12 pm

Lucknow, Aug 14 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the top cop to ensure that people celebrate Janmashtami festival with decency at a time when deaths of several children had occurred in the state, media reports said.

President Ram Nath Kovind wishes nation on Janmashtami

Aug 14, 2017, at 11:12 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Monday wished the nation on the festival of Janmashtami.

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy: NHRC issues notice to Uttar Pradesh government

Aug 14, 2017, at 10:39 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued notice to the Government of Uttar Pradesh and called for a detailed reports over the death of 65 children at a hospital in Gorakhpur city recently.

J&K police apprehend two terrorists in Handwara area

Aug 14, 2017, at 08:43 pm

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two local militants of Harkatul Mujahideen outfit along with some arms in Handwara area of Kupwara in North Kashmir, police said on Monday.

Woman, branded a witch by relatives killed in Rajasthan, five arrested

Aug 14, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Ajmer, Aug 14 (IBNS) : Five members of a family have been arrested for allegedly killing a 40-year-old woman in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, who was accused of being a witch, NDTV reported.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar discusses flood situation with PM Narendra Modi

Aug 14, 2017, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi/Patna, Aug 14 (IBNS): As the flood situation in Bihar worsened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation with the state chief minister Nitish Kumar, according to media reports on Monday.

Centre moves Supreme Court against High Court's stay on look out notice against Karti Chidambaram

Aug 14, 2017, at 06:08 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): The centre has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's stay on the look out notice against former Finance Minister's son Karti Chidambaram, media reports said.

Gorakhpur hospital deaths : SC declines plea for suo motu action

Aug 14, 2017, at 05:47 pm

New Delhi/ Gorakhpur, Aug 14 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea for taking suo motu cognizance of the deaths of infants in Gorakhpur hospital and institute a Special Investigation Team probe, media reports said.

After EPS, Panneerselvam to meet PM Modi today

Aug 14, 2017, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Amid the talks of merger of the two factions of AIADMK, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu O Panneerselvam will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, media reports said.

Kashmir teenage protester killed in pellet firing by forces

Aug 14, 2017, at 07:47 am

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS) A teenager in south Kashmir died on Sunday after he was hit by pellets fired by the security forces to disperse protesters, said police.

Two NSCN (R) militants nabbed in Arunachal Pradesh

Aug 14, 2017, at 03:55 am

Guwahati, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Security forces on Saturday night apprehended two NSCN (R) militants in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, officials said on Sunday.

Assam reels under severe flood : Death toll mounts to 104

Aug 14, 2017, at 03:52 am

Guwahati, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Flood situation in Assam on Sunday turned more critical after flood waters of Brahmaputra and its tributaries had submerged more areas and affected over 23 lakh people of 21 districts in the state.

Gorkhaland Movement leaders calls on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh

Aug 14, 2017, at 02:45 am

New York, Aug 13 (IBNS): A delegation of Gorkhaland Movement leaders called on the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here on Sunday.

Army pays tribute to soldiers

Aug 14, 2017, at 02:35 am

Srinagar, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Army on Sunday paid tributes to two of its men who were killed in an encounter in Shopian.

Security forces eliminate Kashmir operational commander of Hizbul Mujahideen

Aug 14, 2017, at 01:33 am

Srinagar, Aug 13 (IBNS): In a major set back to militant outfits , security forces eliminated Kashmir operational commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, along with two associates, in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Sunday.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visits Gorakhpur hospital

Aug 14, 2017, at 12:33 am

Gorakhpur, Aug 13 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the hospital in Gorakhpur on Sunday which witnessed the death of several children over the last few days.

Dalai Lama, Swami Ramdev meets at World Peace and Harmony Conclave, share light moment together

Aug 14, 2017, at 12:17 am

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IBNS): Spiritual leader Dalai Lama and yoga guru Baba Ramdev met at the World Peace and Harmony Conclave here on Sunday.

Pakistan: Van catches fire, 6 killed

Aug 14, 2017, at 12:01 am

Islamabad, Aug 13 (IBNS): At least six people of a family were killed when a van n which they were travelling caught fire in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday, media reports said.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind to address nation tomorrow

Aug 13, 2017, at 09:39 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on Monday on the eve of the 71st Independence Day.

Himachal landslide buries two buses, claims 7 lives

Aug 13, 2017, at 08:07 pm

Shimla, Aug 13 (IBNS): At least 7 people died and about 20 are missing as two buses were buried in a massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, media reports said on Sunday.

Elephant-range states of India start celebrating Gaj Yatra elephant conservation campaign

Aug 13, 2017, at 06:30 pm

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Mumbai leg of the 15-month long country-wide Gaj Yatra campaign, spearheaded by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to spread awareness about elephant conservation, began from the city's famous Siddhivinayak Temple on Sunday morning.

Thaawarchand Gehlot inaugurates 'Inclusive Independence Day Celebrations of National Trust'

Aug 13, 2017, at 06:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated the 'Inclusive Independence Day celebrations' organised by the National Trust here on Sunday.