Babri demolition case : L K Advani and Uma Bharti asked to appear in court on May 30
May 25, 2017, at 07:49 pm
Lucknow, May 25 (IBNS) : A special CBI court on Thursday asked veteran BJP leader L K Advani and union minister Uma Bharti to appear on May 30 in connection with the 1992 Babri masjid demolition case, reports said.
Man shot dead, four woman of same family gang-raped by highway robbers in UP
May 25, 2017, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) : A gang of highway robbers shot dead a man and gang-raped four women of his family at Gautam Budh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.
Gay Marriage: Taiwan verdict leaves China pondering
May 25, 2017, at 06:53 pm
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): As the LGBTQ community in Taiwan rejoiced on Wednesday following the landmark ruling which legalised same-sex marriage in the nation, people in mainland China were left divided with opinions.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' chopper crash lands at Latur, escapes unhurt
May 25, 2017, at 06:43 pm
Latur, Maharashtra, May 25 (IBNS) : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had a providential escape when his helicopter crash landed at Latur on Thursday afternoon after getting entangled in wires.
Mamata fixes sudden appointment with Narendra Modi, to meet him today
May 25, 2017, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) : In a development that may stir up political speculations, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Thursday, a day before her pre-scheduled parleys with opposition parties to decide on a candidate for the Presidential elections.
Indian woman who was forced to marry Pak man at gunpoint, returns home
May 25, 2017, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) : Uzma, the Indian woman, who had accused a Pakistani man of forcing her to marry him at gunpoint, returned to India on Thursday being accompanied by the Indian High Commission officials, media reports said.
UP: Yogi Adityanath suspends Saharanpur SSP, DM for failure to tackle violence
May 25, 2017, at 04:38 pm
Saharanpur, May 25 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has suspended Saharanpur SSP and DM over their failure to tackle the situation in the district singed by clashes between the Dalits and the Rajputs, reports said.
IT Department steps-up actions under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016
May 25, 2017, at 05:04 am
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): The Income-tax Department (ITD) has initiated actions under the new Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 (the Act) w.e.f. 1st November, 2016.
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PM Modi speaks to Theresa May, expresses solidarity with UK after Manchester attack
May 25, 2017, at 04:58 am
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday and expressed solidarity with UK after the terror attack in Manchester.
PM Modi interacts through PRAGATI
May 25, 2017, at 04:25 am
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his nineteenth interaction through PRAGATI-the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
Assam govt initiates probe following CRPF IG's fake encounter allegations
May 25, 2017, at 04:19 am
Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): The Assam government has initiated a probe into the incident at Simaluguri in BTAD’s Chirang district on March 30 following the statement made by CRPF IG (NES) Rajnish Rai.
Assam govt pay compensation of NH construction to ULFA(I) chairman's kin without informing NIA
May 25, 2017, at 03:42 am
Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a case and tried to arrest the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) Chairman Abhijit Asom alias Dr Mukul Hazarika while tracing the hideouts of the most wanted terrorist, Assam government recently paid a compensation to his family towards acquisition of land for the purpose of construction of National Highway on the basis of Asom’s letter.
IT department summons Lalu Prasad's daughter, son-in-law over benami land deals and tax evasion
May 25, 2017, at 02:45 am
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Income Tax department on Wednesday summoned RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Misa Bharti and her son-in-law over the benami land deals and tax evasion, according to media reports.
ISI patronized terrorists plan to attack Assam during PM Modi’s visit: IB alert
May 25, 2017, at 02:31 am
Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): Security has been tightened in Assam ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s day-long visit to the state on May 26 next following intelligence input of a probable terror attack.
Was coerced by Twitter, says Paresh Rawal after deleting his tweet on Arundhati Roy
May 25, 2017, at 02:06 am
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): After deleting the controversial tweet on the author Arundhati Roy, actor and parliamentarian Paresh Rawal said that he has taken up the decision after being coerced by social networking site Twitter, according to media reports on Wednesday.
Assam govt declares local holiday in three districts for PM Modi’s visit
May 25, 2017, at 01:45 am
Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): The Assam government has declared local holiday on May 26 on the occasion of inaugural function of Dhola-Sadiya bridge at Tinsukia district and laying of foundation stone of Indian Agricultural Research Institute at Gogamukh, Dhemaji by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Union Cabinet scraps Foreign Investment Promotion Board for easier flow of investments
May 25, 2017, at 01:40 am
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday scrapped years old Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to facilitate easy foreign investments, according to media reports.
Mamata Banerjee to meet PM Modi tomorrow to discuss developmental issues
May 25, 2017, at 01:07 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Amidst the show of unified opposition before the presidential election, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to meet prime minister Narendra Modi to hold discussion on developmental issues at the national capital on Thursday, according to media reports.
Pakistan fighter jets fly over Siachen Glacier; no air space violation, says India
May 24, 2017, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Pakistani fighter jets flew near the Siachen Glacier on Wednesday, Pakistani media reports said, though Indian Air Force said there was no violation of India's air space.
Inauguration of integration of eSanad with Parinam Manjusha
May 24, 2017, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar jointly inaugurated the integration of eSanad with Parinam Manjusha on Wednesday.
Gay sex: The tale of two Asian cities
May 24, 2017, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): A day after two men were publicly caned for having gay sex in Aceh, Indonesia, for a breach of Islamic Law, another Asian country is on the brink of history for legalising same sex marriages.
Islamabad High Court allows Indian national Uzma to return home
May 24, 2017, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Islamabad High Court has allowed Indian national Uzma, who was forced to marry a Pakistani national, to return to India, media reported on Wednesday.
President Mukherjee writes to Queen Elizabeth condoling Manchester deaths in terror attack
May 24, 2017, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : President Pranab Mukherjee has written to Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, conveying condolences on the loss of lives in the terror attack in Manchester.
PM condoles loss of lives in the Uttarkashi bus accident, announces ex-gratia
May 24, 2017, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has expressed pain over the loss of lives in the bus accident at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand.
UP government steps up security in Saharanpur to diffuse caste-related violence
May 24, 2017, at 07:17 pm
Lucknow, May 24 (IBNS): The Uttar Pradesh government has rushed additional police personnel, including senior government officials, to Saharanpur district to keep the situation under control following the caste clashes, according to media reports on Wednesday.
Top CRPF officer alleges fake encounter in Assam
May 24, 2017, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Two suspected Bodo militants were shot dead in a fake encounter in Assam recently, a report by a top CRPF official has told the Government.
AAP leader Ashish Khetan moves Supreme Court alleging death threats from right wing groups
May 24, 2017, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Ruling Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashish Khetan has moved the Court, alleging that he has received threats from right wing organisations, media reports said.
Wife of police officer who investigated Sheena Bora murder, found dead in Mumbai flat
May 24, 2017, at 05:51 pm
Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS) : The wife of a police officer who investigated the Sheena Bora murder was found dead at their home in Mumbai on Tuesday night, NDTV reports.
Income Tax Raids Underway in 15 places of UP, Delhi
May 24, 2017, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Income Tax officials conducted simultaneous raids at premises of several high ranking bureaucrats in 15 places across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Uttarakhand: At least 21 killed as bus falls into gorge
May 24, 2017, at 04:12 pm
Dehradun, May 24 (IBNS): At least 21 people died after a bus fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, reports said.