Two policemen killed in Kashmir terror attack

May 23, 2016, at 05:37 pm

Srinagar, May 23 (IBNS) Two policemen, including an officer, were shot dead in a terrorist attack in Srinagar's Zadibal on Monday, reports said.

34-year-old Aussie mountaineer dead while descending Everest

May 23, 2016, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi/Kathmandu, May 23 (IBNS) A 34-year-old Australian woman reportedly died on Saturday, while descending Mt. Everest, according to reports.

Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as CM today

May 23, 2016, at 04:31 pm

Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) AIADMK chief, J Jayalalithaa is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Monday.

RLV-TD launch: Modi congratulates ISRO team

May 23, 2016, at 04:28 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), for the launch of their first ever indigenous satellite- ShuttleRLV-TD.

AAP to contest in Goa Assembly polls: Kejriwal

May 23, 2016, at 05:50 am

Panaji, May 22 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced venturing into new venues as he said his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will fight Assembly elections in Goa .

Kolkata: Woman molested in running auto, accused held

May 23, 2016, at 05:40 am

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): A man was arrested on Sunday late evening at Behala Buro Shibtala area for allegedly molesting a middle-aged woman in running auto, reports said.

Kejriwal wishes Kiran Bedi best wishes over her appointment as Lt. Governor of Puducherry

May 23, 2016, at 04:54 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wished former top cop and BJP leader Kiran Bedi after she was appointed as the new Lt. Governor of Puducherry on Sunday.

Mamata Banerjee to attend Mother Teresa's canonisation in Vatican

May 23, 2016, at 03:50 am

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said she will attend the canonisation of Mother Teresa in Vatican in September.

President accepts resignation of Sarbananda Sonowal from Council of Ministers

May 23, 2016, at 03:17 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has accepted the resignation of Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, from the Council of Ministers, officials said.

16 people killed in Arunachal Pradesh road mishap

May 23, 2016, at 02:57 am

Guwahati, May 22 (IBNS) : At least 16 people were killed and one critically injured when the vehicle in which they were traveling skidded off from the road and fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district on Sunday, officials said.

Assam Governor invites BJP ally to form next government

May 23, 2016, at 02:51 am

Guwahati, May 22 (IBNS) : Assam Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya on Sunday invited BJP, AGP and BPF to form the next government in Assam after the three partners staked their claim.

PM Modi arrives in Iran, offers prayers at Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurudwara

May 23, 2016, at 02:43 am

Tehran, May 22 (IBNS): Reaching Iran for his two-day visit to the nation, Indian Prime Minister offered prayers at the Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurudwara here on Sunday.

Kiran Bedi appointed as Lt. Governor of Puducherry

May 23, 2016, at 02:10 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Starting a new innings in her career, former top cop Kiran Bedi was appointed as the Lt. Governor of Puducherry on Sunday.

One JCO, five Assam Rifles jawans killed in Manipur ambush

May 23, 2016, at 01:53 am

Guwahati, May 22 (IBNS): At least six security personnel , including an officer of 29 Assam Rifles, were killed in an ambush suspected to be carried out by CorCom (Coordination Committee) militants in Manipur on Sunday, officials said.

J&K: Soldier injured during gunfight with militants

May 22, 2016, at 11:48 pm

Srinagar, May 22 (IBNS) The Army on Sunday said that a soldier was wounded during a gunfight with militants in north Kashmir’s Drugmulla area succumbed at a hospital.

BJP leader Roopa Ganguly attacked near Diamond Harbour

May 22, 2016, at 10:28 pm

Kolkata/Diamond Harbour, May 22 (IBNS): Actress-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Roopa Ganguly was attacked by several persons at Ishwaripur village under Kakdwip Police Station area in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Sunday afternoon, reports said.

Kiran Bedi appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry

May 22, 2016, at 10:03 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Former top cop-turned-politician Kiran Bedi has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, media reports said.

PM Modi to start his 2-day visit to Iran today

May 22, 2016, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two day official visit to Iran on Sunday.

Eknath Khadse rubbishes AAP's claim of him having links with Dawood

May 22, 2016, at 08:18 pm

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Maharashtra Minister Eknath Khadse has rubbished charges that he had received calls from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Bihar teen shot dead by MLA's son scores 70 pct in class 12 exam

May 22, 2016, at 06:30 pm

Patna, May 22 (IBNS): The 19-year-old Aditya Sachdeva, who was allegedly killed by a Bihar lawmaker's son in Gaya earlier this month for overtaking his SUV, has scored 70 percent marks in his class 12 board exams, media reports said.

President seeks govt's clarification on postponement of NEET

May 22, 2016, at 05:58 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee has sought clarification from the central government before signing the ordinance which seeks to postpone the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), media reports said.

Let us conserve each drop of water: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

May 22, 2016, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' where he urged all citizens to conserve each drop of water in the wake of drought condition which is prevailing in the country.

No failure is permanent, stick to your principles: Sonia tells party workers

May 22, 2016, at 03:57 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Following the debacle in recently concluded Assembly Elections, Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi, in an attempt to boost up the morale of her party workers, has said that no failure is permanent and everyone should stick to their basic principles.

Sarbananda Sonowal meets PM Modi

May 22, 2016, at 04:38 am

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent Charge) Sarbananda Sonowal, under whose leadership the BJP came to power in Assam, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Umar Khalid faces demonstration in Kolkata

May 22, 2016, at 04:24 am

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid, who was earlier arrested along with Kanhaiya Kumar and Anirban Bhattacharya, for allegedly raising 'anti-national' slogans, faced a massive demonstration in Kolkata on Saturday.

Minor arrested for making hoax call to IGI

May 22, 2016, at 04:19 am

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS):The Delhi Police on Saturday said a minor has been apprehended by IGI Airport Police for making hoax call that bomb has been planted in a aircraft.

India lends helping hand to Sri Lanka

May 22, 2016, at 03:46 am

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) In response to the request for assistance made by the Government of Sri Lanka and as an expression of solidarity, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, announced that India would provide aid on emergency basis to help assist those affected by the floods and landslides in various parts of Sri Lanka, officials said.

Cop injured during TMC's group clash in north Kolkata

May 22, 2016, at 03:43 am

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): A policeman was injured during a clash between two groups of ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in north Kolkata.

Anantnag assembly seat by-poll on June 19: EC

May 22, 2016, at 03:27 am

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) The by-poll to the Anantnag assembly seat in Jammu and Kashmir will be held on June 19, officials said.

PM Modi reviews drought and water scarcity situation at high level meeting with Odisha CM

May 22, 2016, at 03:11 am

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a high level meeting on the drought and water scarcity situation in parts of Odisha.