PM Modi pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on his death annivarsary
Nov 17, 2015, at 05:04 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to the late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on his third death anniversary.
Modi does not care about anyone: Amarinder Singh
Nov 17, 2015, at 04:47 pm
Patiala, Nov 17 (IBNS) Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress deputy leader in the Lok Shabha, Amarinder Singh has said that the PM barely cares about anyone, including his own party alliances.
Nov 17, 2015, at 04:16 pm
Research Associate, Institute for Conflict Management On November 5, 2015, amidst a spate of killings by Islamist extremists, intended to silence moderate and secular voices in Bangladesh, Bangladesh President, Abdul Hamid declared that the country has no place for bigotry and militancy, and that the people had always been non-communal and respectful of other religions. Religious intolerance in Bangladesh has, however, seen a sharp spike, manifested in the killing of secular bloggers and the murder of Faisal Arefin Dipan, publisher of Jagriti Prokashani in the current year 2015. Dipan was murdered on October 31, 2015, in Dhaka city.
CHHATTISGARH: Swing of the Pendulum
Nov 17, 2015, at 04:10 pm
Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including the 'intelligence chief' of Bhairamgarh unit of the party, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) near Hallur and Hakawa villages under the Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District on November 13, 2015. The Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Bijapur, Indira Kalyan Elesela, disclosed, "Acting on a specific tip-off from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) about the possible major attack planned by Maoists in the region, a joint team of Bijapur District Police force and specially trained District Reserve Guards (DRG) launched the search operation. Close to Hallur, the rebels opened fire on the forces. In the ensuing gun-battle, four Maoists, including the head of intelligence wing of Bhairamgarh unit, identified as Rainu, were killed." Rainu carried a reward of INR 5,000,00 on his head. Following the hour-long gunfight, the bodies of four Maoists were recovered from the encounter site along with their weapons. "The police found a pistol, two rifles and a 12 bore gun from the spot," ASP Elesela added.
Delhi police officer shoots himself dead, wife jumps off balcony
Nov 17, 2015, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) In a tragic incident,a senior officer of Delhi police allegedly shot himself dead, after which his wife allegedly jumped off the balcony of their fourth floor apartment in Noida on Monday night.
Chennai floods : IAF carry out rescue and relief operations
Nov 17, 2015, at 03:51 pm
Chennai, Nov 17 (IBNS) Chennai continued to reel under floods triggered by incessant downpour as defence personnel carried out rescue and relief operations evacuating the marooned and airdropping food packets to the affected people, reports said.
Nov 17, 2015, at 02:05 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) To further investigate the claim made through various existing research and studies that the waters of Ganga river have medicinal properties which destroy various kinds of bacteria and microbes, in order to use it for holistic human health, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda has assured all support for this research including financial assistance.
Syed Akbaruddin appointed as India's new permanent representative to United Nations
Nov 17, 2015, at 01:49 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Former MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin has been appointed as new permanent representative of India to the United Nations in New York, the Indian government confirmed on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi had declared himself a British citizen, alleges Swamy
Nov 17, 2015, at 01:41 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday alleged that Congress vice -president Rahul Gandhi had declared himself a British citizen.
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Modi meets several world leaders on the sidelines of G20 Summit
Nov 17, 2015, at 01:07 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan, the President of Turkey, on the margins of the G20 Summit. Economic Cooperation, including in the "Make in India" and "Smart City" initiatives, came up for discussion.
Acid attack victim flown to Russia
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) The Russian acid attack victim has been flown to her nation, Indian government said on Monday.
Farooq Abdullah to attend Nitish Kumar's oath-taking ceremony
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:44 am
Srinagar, Nov 16 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and former state Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
ISI module in Kolkata: Another suspect arrested
Nov 17, 2015, at 12:37 am
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Special Task Force (STF) of the Kolkata Police on Monday held second suspected Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agent from Kolkata, reports said.
Let emotions not overrun reason, says President
Nov 16, 2015, at 10:06 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Referring to artists and literary icons who have returned their awards to protest against the growing intolerance in the country, president Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said such awards should be cherished and valued by those who receive them.
Kolkata: Madan Street electrical store fire brought under control
Nov 16, 2015, at 09:24 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The minor fire, which broke out in an electrical store at Madan Street in central Kolkata on Monday afternoon, has been brought under control, reports said.
There are countries who use terrorism as instrument of policy, isolate them: Modi at G20 summit
Nov 16, 2015, at 08:07 pm
Antalya, Turkey, Nov 16 (IBNS) Suggesting a "comprehensive global strategy to combat terrorism," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday there are countries who use terrorism as an instrument of state policy and it is high time they are isolated.
Death toll shot up to 71 as rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu
Nov 16, 2015, at 07:49 pm
Chennai, Nov 16 (IBNS) As incessant rains continued pound Tamil Nadu, the death toll on Monday shot to 71 with the fury spreading over to other parts of southern India, reports said.
Nitish Katara's killers won't hang, Supreme Court rules
Nov 16, 2015, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Rejecting the Delhi Government's peition, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Nitish Katara's killers will not hang, reports said.
Nov 16, 2015, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Uttarakhand (Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar District) on Nov 17, according to a release from the President's office.
UP Minister Azam Khan says Paris attacks result of action of America, Russia
Nov 16, 2015, at 05:55 pm
Lucknow, Nov 16 (IBNS) Triggering a furore, Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has said the Paris terror attacks were the result of the action of global superpowers like America and Russia and "history will decide who is a terrorist."
Death toll rises to 59 as rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu
Nov 16, 2015, at 05:05 pm
Chennai, Nov 16 (IBNS) Rains under the influence of a low pressure continued to pound various parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday as the death toll in rain-related incidents climbed to 59, reports said.
Government declares NSCN (K) as terrorist organization under UAPA
Nov 16, 2015, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) The Government has declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), all its formations and front organizations as terrorist organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
PM Modi lays 10-point plan to tackle terrorism at G-20 Summit
Nov 16, 2015, at 04:23 pm
Antalya, Turkey, Nov 16 (IBNS) Terming terrorism as a threat to open societies, PM Modi has proposed a 10-point plan to tackle 'one of greatest human challenges' at the G-20 Summit.
Paris attacks: Manhunt underway as authorities identify three brothers
Nov 16, 2015, at 04:18 pm
Paris, Nov 16 (IBNS) The deadly terror attacks in Paris were carried out with the help of three French brothers living in Belgium, according to a report of the New York Times.
French warplanes launch retaliatory attacks on IS strongholds in Syria
Nov 16, 2015, at 04:16 pm
Anatalya, Turkey, Nov 16 (IBNS) French warplanes launched a retaliatory assault late Sunday on targets in Raqqa, Syria - the Islamic State's hotbed, 48 hours after the deadly terror attacks in Paris.
PM Narendra Modi meets Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of G20 Summit
Nov 16, 2015, at 02:48 pm
Antalya, Nov 16 (IBNS):Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Malcolm Turnbull, the Prime Minister of Australia, in Antalya, Turkey, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
Dhaka to host Home Secretary level talks between India and Bangladesh
Nov 16, 2015, at 05:25 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) Home Secretary level talks between India and Bangladesh will be held on Nov 16, 2015 in Dhaka, officials said on Sunday.
Combating terrorism must be major priority for G20: Modi
Nov 16, 2015, at 02:52 am
Antalya, Nov 15 (IBNS): Condemning the attacks in Paris, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said combating terrorism must be major priority for G20.
I am confident that BRICS economies will continue to be strong and stable: Modi
Nov 16, 2015, at 01:32 am
Antalya, Nov 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that he hopes to see the BRICS economies will continue to be strong and stable.
Narendra Modi wishes Jharkhand on Statehood Day
Nov 16, 2015, at 01:20 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the people of Jharkhand on their Statehood Day.