Mumbai Central line train services resume after commuters' protest

Jan 02, 2015, at 11:44 pm

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS): Hours after severe disruptions by commuters in the Central line of Mumbai, local train services resumed in Mumbai on Friday.

Uma Bharti calls for involvement of various agencies in river development

Jan 02, 2015, at 11:25 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has called upon agencies like Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) to come forward and actively associate itself with the gigantic task of river development in the country.

Bezbaruah committee recommendations will be implemented: Rajnath

Jan 02, 2015, at 11:05 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the government has accepted the recommendations made by the M.P. Bezbaruah Committee and they will be implemented in the next 6 months.

Suspected Pak boat blows itself up near Gujarat coast

Jan 02, 2015, at 10:42 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS) A 'suspect fishing boat', reportedly from Pakistan, blew itself up near the Gujarat coast after Indian coast guards chased and fired at it on New Year's eve.

Ten bodies recovered in AirAsia wreckage hunt

Jan 02, 2015, at 08:06 pm

Jakarta, Jan 2 (IBNS) Hampered by bad weather the search for the black box and the bodies of victims of the crashed Indonesia AirAsia continued in the northern Java sea off Borneo on Friday as international experts joined the hunt and ten bodies were fished out.

The city has failed me, writes Uber rape victim

Jan 02, 2015, at 07:57 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS) The victim of rape in an Uber cab in New Delhi last month finally spoke out in a newspaper article saying the national capital has failed her and she cannot sleep properly since the incident while being scared of going out.

New U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma arrives

Jan 02, 2015, at 07:10 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS) The U.S. Mission to India announced the arrival of its new Ambassador to India, Richard Verma on Jan 2 in New Delhi. He will continue the U.S. Mission’s work in advancing the U.S.-India strategic partnership.

Govt. report on Northeast people problem made public

Jan 02, 2015, at 06:59 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS) The government has come out with a committee report on the problems of the people of Northeast living across India in various metropolitan cities with recommendations to better their lot and protect them from any bias or violence.

Mumbai: Train services disrupted, commuters protest

Jan 02, 2015, at 05:55 pm

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS) The lifeline of Mumbai, the local train service, went haywire on Friday triggering a passenger unrest, police lathicharge and anger.

Girl alleges rape by cops in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun

Jan 02, 2015, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS) A teenaged girl of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh has allegedly been raped by two police constables inside a car on Wednesday night, said police.

Congress releases first list of candidates for Delhi polls

Jan 02, 2015, at 04:04 am

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): The Congress party on Thursday released its first list of candidates comprising of 24 names for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls.

Driver found dead in Babul Supriyo's car

Jan 02, 2015, at 03:28 am

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): In a major security lapse, a driver's body was found on Wednesday morning in an official Ambassador car of Union Minister Babul Supriyo in New Delhi, media reports said on Thursday.

Pakistan doesn't seem to learn any lesson: Parrikar

Jan 02, 2015, at 02:00 am

Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IBNS): With Pakistani troops targetting Indian posts along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on late Wednesday night, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said Pakistan does not seem to learn any lesson.

Pakistan doesn't seem to learn any lesson: Parrikar

Jan 02, 2015, at 01:59 am

Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IBNS): With Pakistani troops targetting Indian posts along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on late Wednesday night, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said Pakistan does not seem to learn any lesson.

Mamata Banerjee debutes on Twitter

Jan 02, 2015, at 12:36 am

Kolkata, Jan 1 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday debuted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Robert Vadra's Skylight hospitality issued tax notice

Jan 02, 2015, at 12:19 am

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra's Skylight hospitality firm has been served a tax notice on Thursday, media reports said.

Indo-China border personnel meet on new year

Jan 01, 2015, at 11:48 pm

Udhampur, Jan 1 (IBNS): A ceremonial 'Border Personnel Meeting' was held on Thursday between Indian Army and Chinese PLA personnel on the occasion of new year.

Pak will come on right track: Rajnath on ceasefire violations

Jan 01, 2015, at 11:30 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): With Pakistani troops targetting Indian posts along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on late Wednesday night, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said issues between India and Pakistan would be resolved soon.

Home Ministry launches Delhi Police' women's safety mobile app

Jan 01, 2015, at 09:39 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday launched the women’s safety mobile application 'Himmat' of the Delhi Police at a function here.

India blocks 32 websites used for Jihadi propaganda

Jan 01, 2015, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS) The Government has finally confirmed that 32 websites have been blocked in India on security reasons.

Now Govt to monitor toilet use under 'Clean India' mission

Jan 01, 2015, at 07:33 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-touted "Clean India" mission, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will not monitor whether people across the country are using toilets, media reports said.

Pakistan govt. challenges Lakhvi's conditional bail

Jan 01, 2015, at 07:27 pm

Islamabad, Jan 1 (IBNS) The Pakistan Government on Thursday challenged in the Supreme Court the suspension of the detention order of Mumbai attacks mastermind Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.

Ashok Prasad appointed special secretary in MHA

Jan 01, 2015, at 06:44 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS) The Government on Thursday said senior IPS officer Ashok Prasad has been appointed as Special Secretary (Internal Security), MHA.

Pak troops target 12 Indian posts in Jammu

Jan 01, 2015, at 06:43 pm

Jammu, Jan 1 (IBNS): Pakistani troops targeted 12 Indian posts along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on late Wednesday night, media reports said.

At least 35 killed, 43 injured in stampede in Shanghai

Jan 01, 2015, at 06:11 pm

Hong Kong, Jan 1 (IBNS): At least 35 people were killed and 43 injured in a stampede during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Shanghai, media reports said.

Planning Commission's name changed to 'Neeti Ayog'

Jan 01, 2015, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS) The Centre has changed the name of the Planning Commission to 'Neeti Ayog', media reports said on Thursday.

BJP to meet Governor in J&K today

Jan 01, 2015, at 05:50 pm

Srinagar, Jan 1 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to disclose its decision on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, media reports said.

Police mock drill: Dummy terrorists seen wearing a skull cap

Jan 01, 2015, at 05:21 am

Surat, Dec 31 (IBNS): An anti-terror mock drill conducted by the Surat police in Gujarat has triggered a controversy as the person, who was posing as a terrorist, was seen wearing a skull cap.

Firing: Indian Deputy High Commissioner summoned by Pakistan Foreign Ministry

Jan 01, 2015, at 04:10 am

Islamabad, Dec 31 (IBNS): Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner to lodge a strong protest on the 'unprovoked firing of the Indian troops' in the Zafarwal Sector which killed two personnel of Pakistani Rangers.

BSF DG briefs Home Minister on ceasefire violations

Jan 01, 2015, at 04:06 am

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS) Border Security Force (BSF) Director General D. K. Pathak briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh about the ceasefire violations by Pakistan Rangers at the International Border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.