Prime Minister Modi addresses rally in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh
Oct 24, 2016, at 08:53 pm
Mahoba/Lucknow, Oct 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mahoba in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday to address a 'parivartan rally' as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) election campaign in the state, according to media reports.
Father and son trade blow at SP meeting, but Mulayam says Akhilesh won't be removed as UP CM
Oct 24, 2016, at 08:02 pm
Lucknow, Oct 23 (IBNS) : Amidst talks of a split in Uttar Pradesh's ruling Samajwadi Party, an emotionally charged, high decibel meeting of the organisation ended on Monday with party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav declaring that his son, Akhilesh, will not be removed as the Chief Minister.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurates HAL-Safran JV for helicopter engines
Oct 24, 2016, at 08:00 pm
Panaji/New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurated Helicopter Engines Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Pvt. Limited (HE-MRO) at Sattari District, North Goa, the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday.
Prime Miniter John Key of New Zealand on a four-day state visit to India
Oct 24, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Mumbai/New Dehi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key and his wife Bronagh Key will arrive in Mumbai on Monday on a four-day state visit to India, according to a release by the Union Minsitry of External Affairs.
Women will be allowed to enter Haji Ali Dargah, shrine authorities tell Supreme Court
Oct 24, 2016, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS) : In a landmark move made under the pressure of female worshippers, women will be allowed to enter Mumbai’s iconic Haji Ali Dargah in a month’s time, reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 9 ISIS militants killed in air and ground strikes
Oct 24, 2016, at 05:34 pm
Kabul, Oct 24 (IBNS): At least nine ISIS militants were killed in separate land and air raids conducted by the Afghan forces in the country's Nangarhar province, reports said.
Militant killed in encounter in Kashmir
Oct 24, 2016, at 05:32 pm
Srinagar, Oct 24 (IBNS) : One militant was killed in a fierce gun battle in the Lolab area in North Kashmir's Kupwara district on early Monday. The militant was killed in Warnow Lolab, around 100 km from Srinagar, the Army said.
At least 18 Maoists killed in police encounter near Andhra-Odisha border
Oct 24, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Malkangiri, Odisha, Oct 24 (IBNS): At least 18 Maoists were killed in a joint operation by the Odisha and Andhra Pradesh police, reports said.
J&K: BSF jawan killed in Pakistan firing
Oct 24, 2016, at 03:10 pm
Srinagar, Oct 24 (IBNS): Heavy shelling and firing from the Pakistani side along the International Border in Jammu's RS Pura sector left at least one BSF jawan killed , media reports said on Monday.
4.7 earthquake hits Assam, no casualty
Oct 24, 2016, at 04:15 am
Guwahati, Oct 23 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale hit Dhuburi area in Assam on Sunday.
IRCTC's contractual staffers on cease work in Kolkata stations, Duranta passengers suffer
Oct 24, 2016, at 04:10 am
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): Protesting against a possibility of suspension of work, part of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)'s contractual staffers have stopped working at Howrah and Sealdah railway stations in Kolkata since Sunday morning, reports said.
Kolkata doctor's rotten body found in his flat
Oct 24, 2016, at 02:28 am
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): Rotten body of a senior doctor was found on Sunday from his apartment at Dumdum Seth Bagan area in Kolkata, reports said.
Karbi militant group KPLT declares ceasefire
Oct 24, 2016, at 02:02 am
Guwahati, Oct 23 (IBNS) : Assam’s Karbi militant group Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) has declared ceasefire and sent a letter to the Union government.
Assam: 30 people injured in road mishap
Oct 24, 2016, at 12:54 am
Guwahati, Oct 23 (IBNS) : At least 30 people of a marriage party were injured in a road mishap in Assam’s capital city Guwahati on Sunday morning.
Bihar gangsters kidnap sons of UP contractor
Oct 24, 2016, at 12:52 am
Patna, Oct 23 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Armed criminals kidnapped sons of a big contractor from the Patna airport premises late Saturday night, media reports said on Sunday.
Rhino attack Mumbai tourist team in Kaziranga National Park
Oct 24, 2016, at 12:49 am
Guwahati, Oct 23 (IBNS) : An unfortunate incident happened in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP) on Sunday morning when a rhino attacked a tourist team from Mumbai inside the park.
Dengue patient attack nurses in Kolkata hospital: Main accused nabbed from Burdwan
Oct 23, 2016, at 11:59 pm
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): Police on Sunday arrested a middle-aged man from Mongalkote in West Bengal's Burdwan district for attacking three nurses in a private hospital in Kolkata, reports said.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes Zambia on eve of Independence Day of Zambia
Oct 23, 2016, at 11:36 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Zambia on the eve of their Independence Day.
Anti-social,his mother lynched to death near Kolkata
Oct 23, 2016, at 11:34 pm
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): A man, allegedly involved with antisocial activities, and his mother were beaten to death by locals on Saturday midnight at Lenin Nagar area under Chinsura Police Station limits in West Bengal's Hooghly district, reports said on Sunday.
Power tussle in Mulayam family: Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi shocked over sudden turn of events
Oct 23, 2016, at 11:30 pm
Patna, Oct 23 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Rabri Devi, wife of RJD president Lalu Prasad, is shocked over sudden turn of events in Samajwadi Party (SP) which rules India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh.
Nagaland: Naga rebel killed in gun battle with Assam Rifles, six weapons recovered
Oct 23, 2016, at 10:47 pm
Guwahati, Oct 23 (IBNS): A member of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Unification) was killed during a gun fight with Assam Rifles in Nagaland’s Wokha district on Sunday morning.
Rajnath Singh begins three-day visit to Bahrain
Oct 23, 2016, at 10:21 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said India and Bahrain are working together to further strengthen security and counter-terrorism cooperation between both the countries.
Prime Minister tells citizens to send messages to jawans
Oct 23, 2016, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading a unique campaign in a bid to show the respect and admiration that the nation has for the Armed Forces.
Akhilesh Yadav sacks uncle Shivpal, 3 other ministers
Oct 23, 2016, at 07:56 pm
Lucknow, Oct 23 (IBNS): Ahead of the crucial Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sacked uncle Shivpal Yadav as a minister for the second time.
Won't hesitate to act alone against terror networks in Pak: US warns
Oct 23, 2016, at 07:07 pm
Washington, Oct 23 (IBNS): The United States has now warned Pakistan that if it fails to take action against terrorism, the country would not hesitate to act alone.
Uncle Ram Gopal Yadav writes open letter to SP workers in support of Akhilesh
Oct 23, 2016, at 05:35 pm
Lucknow, Oct 23 (IBNS): In a turn of events, Samajwadi Party (SP) general secretary Ram Gopal Yadav on Sunday wrote a letter to his colleagues saying the future of the party lay with incumbent Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
PM Modi urges citizens to send their messages to jawans on Diwali
Oct 23, 2016, at 04:10 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a campaign for citizens to share their respect and admiration for the country's armed force during the festive season through messages sent to them.
PM Modi congratulates Indian team for winning Kabaddi World Cup
Oct 23, 2016, at 03:44 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Kabaddi team for winning the Kabaddi World Cup.
Injured BSF jawan dies in Jammu hospital
Oct 23, 2016, at 02:04 pm
Srinagar, Oct 23 (IBNS): A BSF jawan, who was injured in Pakistan firing on the international border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, passed away in a hospital on Sunday, media reports said.
PM Modi warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money
Oct 23, 2016, at 01:15 pm
Vadodara, Oct 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday referred to the term 'surgical strikes' in a different context as he highlighted the government's moves to fight against black money.