Army major killed in encounter with militants in Manipur
Apr 14, 2016, at 07:22 pm
Imphal, Apr 14 (IBNS) A major of the Indian army's elite special forces was killed in an encounter with militants in Manipur on Wednesday, reports said.
Activist Trupti Desai attacked at Mahalakshmi Temple
Apr 14, 2016, at 06:37 pm
Mumbai, Apr 14 (IBNS) Women Activist and Bhoomata Ranragini Brigade (BRB) leader Trupti Desai, who suffered an attack at the Mahalakshmi Temple, at Maharashtra's Kohlapur dictrict on Wednesday night, said that the attackers had intention of killing her, according to reports.
Government replaces top arts body IGNCA
Apr 14, 2016, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) In what could invite adverse political reactions, the government on Thursday dissolved the board of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts or IGNCA and replaces with a new one, reports said.
Rahul Gandhi greets Bengalis on Poila Boisakh
Apr 14, 2016, at 06:19 pm
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted the Bengali Community on the occasion of Poila Baisakh.
Mobile internet services blocked in Kashmir amid seething anger against Handwara deaths
Apr 14, 2016, at 06:18 pm
Srinagar, Apr 14 (IBNS) Amid anger and grief still running high over the deaths of four people in firing by security forces, authorities on Thursday blocked the mobile internet services in parts of north Kashmir to check the spread of rumours.
Mobile internet blocked in Kashmir amid protests over Handwara deaths
Apr 14, 2016, at 06:16 pm
Srinagar, Apr 14 (IBNS) As anger and grief over the death of a young cricketer and three others in firing by security forces in Handwara and Kupwara still run high in Kashmir, mobile internet services have been suspended to check the spread of rumours, reports said.
Upgradation of maritime sector will provide employment to the youth: PM Modi at Maritime Summit
Apr 14, 2016, at 05:31 pm
Mumbai, Apr 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed a congregation at the Maritime Summit in Mumbai on Thursday, said that the development and upgradation of the maritime sector will provide employment to the youth.
Indians inheritors of glorious maritime heritage: PM Modi at Maritime Summit
Apr 14, 2016, at 05:24 pm
Mumbai, Apr 14 (IBNS) Speaking at the Maritime Summit in Mumbai on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India enjoys a glorious maritime heritage.
A Hindu is a Hindu, Supreme Court says on the ban on women's entry in Sabarimala temple
Apr 14, 2016, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Observing that there is no gender discrimination in the Hindu religion, the Supreme Court has said denying women the right to worship at Kerala's Sabarimala temple could amount to violation of their constitutional right to equality.
PM Modi pays tributes to Baba Saheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary
Apr 14, 2016, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, paid tributes to Baba Saheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.
PM Modi to attend several programmes across the country today
Apr 14, 2016, at 04:18 pm
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending several programmes across the country on Thursday.
John Kerry wishes 'Shubho Noboborsho' to Bengali community
Apr 14, 2016, at 02:13 pm
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday wished Bengali community across the globe on the occasion of Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year on Thursday.
Mamata has forgotten all her promises: Sonia Gandhi
Apr 14, 2016, at 04:57 am
Sujapur/Murarai , Apr 13 (IBNS): Alleging a nexus between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee forgot all the promises she had made to the people before coming to power in the state five years ago.
Amnesty International calls for fair probe into Handwara killings
Apr 14, 2016, at 04:44 am
Srinagar, Apr 13 (IBNS): Authorities must conduct a full and independent criminal investigation into the killing of protesters in firing by Army personnel in Handwara, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
Earthquake: 3 injured in Assam
Apr 14, 2016, at 04:18 am
Guwahati, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least three people were injured in Assam as strong tremors were felt in the state following an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale hit Myanmar - India Border Region on Wednesday.
J&K: Young boy dies after being hit by teargas shell, death toll reaches 4
Apr 14, 2016, at 04:15 am
Srinagar, Apr 13 (IBNS): A young boy was killed after being hit by a teargas shell in Drugmulla area of north Kashmir on Wednesday, taking the death toll to four in less than 24 hours.
Nicolas Sarkozy meets PM Modi, condemns recent terrors attacks
Apr 14, 2016, at 03:51 am
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Nicolas Sarkozy, former President of France, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Apr 14, 2016, at 03:05 am
Udhampur , Apr 13 (IBNS) On the occasion of Siachen Day, a wreath laying ceremony was held at the Siachen War Memorial at Base Camp to pay tribute to the fallen heroes of the frozen frontier.
6.8 quake hits Indo-Myanmar Border Region, Kolkata Metro service halts for sometime
Apr 14, 2016, at 02:03 am
Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): The Kolkata Metro service was temporarily stalled after earthquake tremors were felt in the city on Wednesday.
Apr 14, 2016, at 01:02 am
Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): Earthquake hit Kolkata on Wednesday.
Bombay HC asks to shift 13 IPL matches outside drought-hit Maharashtra
Apr 13, 2016, at 11:57 pm
Mumbai, Apr 13 (IBNS): With Maharashtra hit by severe drought, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed to shift 13 IPL matches, which are scheduled to be held in the state after Apr 30, outside the state.
Nicolas Sarkozy meets PM Modi, Sushma Swaraj
Apr 13, 2016, at 10:56 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday.
Delegation of eminent Muslims calls on PM
Apr 13, 2016, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) A delegation of eminent Muslim citizens called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Apr 13, 2016, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday.
ED seeks revocation of Mallya's passport
Apr 13, 2016, at 09:03 pm
Mumbai, Apr 13 (IBNS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought revocation of liquor baron Vijay Mallya's passport on Wednesday after he failed to appear before the Directorate despite being summoned thrice in connection with the over Rs 900 crore IDBI loan fraud case, according to media reports.
Cabinet meeting begins after observing 2 minute silence in memory of Kollam victims
Apr 13, 2016, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet meeting on Wednesday started after observing a 2 minute silence in memory of all those who lost their lives in the fire tragedy at Kollam.
Human trafficking: India , United Arab Emirates sign MoU
Apr 13, 2016, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in preventing and combating of human trafficking.
Handwara firing : J & K CM Mehbooba Mufti meets Defence Minister
Apr 13, 2016, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti met defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday and raised the issue of Handwara firing, in which two Kashmiri youths and an elderly woman were allegedly killed in firing by the army.
India to sign MoU with UAE to combat human trafficking
Apr 13, 2016, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) In its bid to put an end to human trafficking affecting India and other South Asian countries, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval on Wednesday for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in preventing and combating of human trafficking.
St. Peter's: Fire devours heritage school in Meghalaya
Apr 13, 2016, at 07:31 pm
Shillong, Apr 13 (IBNS) A massive fire broke out at Shillong's St Peter's Higher Secondary School on Wednesday morning, destroying the heritage institution, according to reports.