PDP, NC, Congress mulling "grand alliance" in J&K
Dec 30, 2014, at 04:22 pm
Srinagar, Dec 30 (IBNS): With a deeply fractured mandate in Jammu and Kashmir, the largest political formation in the Valley Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it was weighing the option of a “grand alliance†with the National Conference (NC) and the Congress.
Air, train service disrupted in Delhi due to dense fog
Dec 30, 2014, at 03:56 pm
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Over 60 flights and 100 trains were delayed as thick blanket of fog continued to disrupt air and rail traffic in Delhi on Tuesday, media reports said.
8th India Republic of Korea Joint Commission held
Dec 30, 2014, at 04:26 am
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS) The Eighth Meeting of the India-Republic of Korea Joint Commission (JCM) was held on Monday in Seoul.
Vedanta Foundation inaugurates two computer centers in WB
Dec 30, 2014, at 04:25 am
Kolkata, Dec 29 (IBNS): Vedanta foundation, the fully funded charitable trust of London listed world's most dynamic business group Vedanta Resources Plc inaugurated its computer centre at Park Street and Lake Gardens in West Bengal to provide employment oriented computer course for underprivileged and aspirant youth in Eastern India, which will be helpful towards the Prime Minister's Mission of "Digital India."
Arunachal Pradesh restricts civilian movement in Assam border
Dec 30, 2014, at 01:47 am
Guwahati, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Arunachal Pradesh government on Monday imposed restrictions on civilian movement along the inter- state border with Assam following the launch of counter insurgency operations carried out by the Army, paramilitary troops against NDFB (Sangbijit) militants who are responsible for the massacre of 81 people.
KPLT Fin Sect apprehended in Karbi Anglong
Dec 30, 2014, at 01:35 am
Guwahati, Dec 29 (IBNS) : The security forces on Monday apprehended a top militant of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) in Assam's Karbi Anglong district and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from him.
Cabinet approves ordinance on Land Acquisition Act
Dec 30, 2014, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): The Union Government on Monday approved an ordinance to make changes to the Land Acquisition Act.
PM begins intensive consultations on 'Smart City' initiative
Dec 29, 2014, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with government officials on the Smart City initiative.
26/11: India summons Pakistan envoy over Lakhvi release
Dec 29, 2014, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): India on Monday summoned Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit to lodge its strong protest against reports that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi, who was granted bail by a court in Pakistan due to legal loopholes in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case in which he is one of the masterminds, is walking free on Monday.
Saffron groups protest against PK, vandalises
Dec 29, 2014, at 09:14 pm
Mumbai/Ahmedabad, Dec 29 (IBNS): Aamir Khan starrer "PK" is being booed by the radical Hindu groups like Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal for its depiction of Hindu gods and goddesses as protesters resorted to vandalism in Ahmedabad, forcing suspension of screening of the film in some theatres in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bhopal.
26/11: India reacts strongly to Lakhvi release in Pakistan
Dec 29, 2014, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): India is reacting strongly to reports that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi, who was granted bail by a court in Pakistan due to legal loopholes in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case in which he is a main accused, could walk free on Monday.
NIA assists Bengaluru blast probe, police looks into SIMI angle
Dec 29, 2014, at 08:34 pm
Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said National Investigation Agency (NIA) could probe the Bengaluru blast of Sunday that claimed the life of a woman while the city's police commissioner said all angles are being investigated to find out the terror group behind the explosion outside a popular restaurant.
Bengaluru blast victim was on Christmas vacationing: Relatives
Dec 29, 2014, at 05:33 pm
Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IBNS): Bhavani Bala, the victim who died in the blast in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, had come from Chennai with her children on Christmas vacation, media reports said.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds meeting following Bengaluru blast
Dec 29, 2014, at 04:40 pm
Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IBNS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday convened a meeting of senior officials to review the security situation across the state ahead of the New Year celebrations, media reports said.
Temperature comes to 2.6 Degrees Celsius in Delhi
Dec 29, 2014, at 03:54 pm
New Delhi, De 29 (IBNS): With the nation gearing up for New Year celebration this week, the minimum temperature in the national capital dipped to 2.6 degrees celsius as of 5:30 am on Monday, media reports said.
Dec 29, 2014, at 05:00 am
Bangalore, Dec 28 (IBNS): At least one person has died in a low intensity blast which occurred outside a restaurant at Bangalore city in Karnataka on Sunday.
Low intensity blast rocks Bangalore, 2 injured
Dec 29, 2014, at 04:31 am
Bangalore, Dec 28 (IBNS): A low intensity blast occurred outside a restaurant at Bangalore city in Karnataka on Sunday evening which left two people, including a woman, injured, officials said.
Assam: NDFB used car, vehicle recovered
Dec 29, 2014, at 04:02 am
Guwahati, Dec 28 (IBNS) : The Security forces on Sunday recovered eight motorcycles and a car, which were used by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Sangbijit) , in a camp and arrested at least four miscreants who tried to set ablaze a tribal village in BTAD area in Assam, police said.
AAP promises special status for villages of Delhi
Dec 29, 2014, at 04:02 am
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): With national capital gearing up for the upcoming Assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday tried to woo voters by promising to give special status for villages of Delhi.
Low intensity blast hits Bangalore, 2 hurt
Dec 29, 2014, at 03:48 am
Bangalore, Dec 28 (IBNS): A low intensity blast hit Bangalore's Church Street area which left at least two people injured on Sunday, officials said.
Dec 29, 2014, at 03:16 am
Bangalore, Dec 28 (IBNS): At least two people have been injured in a blast at Church Street area in Bangalore on Sunday, reports said.
Dec 29, 2014, at 02:55 am
Bangalore, Dec 28 (IBNS) A blast occurred in Bangalore's Church Street area on Sunday, reports said.
Army pays tribute to heros of battle Nagi
Dec 29, 2014, at 02:49 am
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS) The battlefield of 1971 and the action at Nagi Sand Dune came alive in Sriganganagar district when veterans, serving soldiers as well as local populace stood on Sunday at the very sand dune, that 43 years ago saw and felt the roars of war.
Foundation stone laying ceremony of CWRC Interpretation Centre laid
Dec 29, 2014, at 02:30 am
Borjuri, Dec 28, (IBNS) :Foundation stone for CWRC Interpretation Centre at Kaziranga National Park laid at Borjuri near Kaziranga National Park on Sunday.
Assam CM reviews relief, rehabilitation ,security arrangements
Dec 29, 2014, at 02:19 am
Guwahati, Dec 28 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Sunday reviewed the situation for relief, rehabilitation and security arrangements and issued instructions to state government officials towards improving the situation and take effective steps for maintaining law and order and providing relief materials to the affected people.
HRD Ministry denies reports of Shevgaonkar's resignation over 'government pressure'
Dec 29, 2014, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS):The Ministry of Human Resource Development on Sunday rejected reports that Director of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) Raghunath K Shevgaonkar has resigned 'resisting government pressure'.
NATO ends combat mission in war-torn Afghanistan
Dec 29, 2014, at 01:12 am
Kabul, Dec 28 (IBNS) The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has ended its combat mission in war-ravaged Afghanistan on Sunday.
Bose family seeks RSS intervention in the secret Netaji files
Dec 28, 2014, at 10:18 pm
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS) Members of the family of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has sought intervention of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological patron of the ruling BJP in India, to resolve the vexed issue of the declassification of secret files pertaining to the freedom fighter.
Sushma Swaraj in Seoul for joint commission meeting
Dec 28, 2014, at 09:39 pm
Seoul, Dec 28 (IBNS) External Affairs Minster Sushma Swaraj is visiting South Korean capital Seoul to take part in the India-South Korea Joint Commission meeting.
Mumbai woman hit and run case caught on CCTV
Dec 28, 2014, at 07:30 pm
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IBNS) CCTV footage has captured how a woman was hit by a vehicle and dragged by it, leaving her in a serious condition. The woman is reportedly fighting for her life in a hospital.