Prez inaugurates Fourth Retreat of SC Judges at Bhopal today
Apr 16, 2016, at 07:33 pm
Bhopal, Apr 16 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Fourth Retreat of Judges of Supreme Court at National Judicial Academy in Bhopal on Saturday.
Four crude bombs found in vehicle in poll-bound Malda of West Bengal
Apr 16, 2016, at 07:24 pm
Malda, West Bengal, Apr 16 (IBNS) Police recovered four crude bombs from inside a vehicle carrying poll materials in Malda a day before the second phase of Assembly polling in West Bengal on Saturday.
Noida hit and run: BMW rams bikes, cars, one critical
Apr 16, 2016, at 07:15 pm
Noida, Apr 16 (IBNS) In another hit and run case in the national capital on Saturday, A BMW rammed into bikes and cars, injuring four people, according to reports.
TMC leader shot dead in Hoogly
Apr 16, 2016, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS) Sheikh Akhtar Ali, a local leader of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, was shot dead in Hoogly district on Saturday, reports said.
Rahul visits Chandigarh, meets senior editors
Apr 16, 2016, at 07:03 pm
Chandigarh, Apr 16 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is in Punjab, met with senior editors on Saturday.
Muslim man in Assam renounces wife for voting for BJP
Apr 16, 2016, at 06:05 pm
Guwahati, Apr 16 (IBNS) A Muslim man reportedly divorced his wife for casting her vote in favour of the BJP instead of Congress in the just concluded Assam Assembly elections.
Union Minister's son booked for rash driving in Hyderabad
Apr 16, 2016, at 05:47 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (IBNS) Union Minister Yalamanchili Satyanarayana Chowdary's son Karthik was booked for negligent driving by the Hyderabad traffic police on Saturday,reports said.
Japan: M 7.3 quake kills 19, thousands injured
Apr 16, 2016, at 05:30 pm
Tokyo, Apr 16 (IBNS) At least 19 people were confirmed dead as an earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hit southwestern Japan on Saturday, according to reports.
Mumbai court to hear today plea for non-bailable arrest warrant against Vijay Mallya
Apr 16, 2016, at 05:27 pm
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS) A special court in Mumbai is expected to hear on Saturday the Enforcement Ditectorate's plea for issuing non-bailable warrant of arrest against liquor baron Vijay Mallya, whose diplomatic passport was suspended on Friday, reports said.
Delhi: BJP auto union calls strike, Kerjiwal sees red
Apr 16, 2016, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) The BJP auto union in Delhi, which is observing a strike on Saturday in protest against the ongoing odd-even policy for vehicles, but Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that nothing can stop the newly imposed rule from becoming a success.
Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara
Apr 16, 2016, at 04:42 pm
Srinagar, Apr 16 (IBNS) Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Srinagar and Kashmir's frontier district Kupwara to maintain law and order following protests called by the separatist groups against the killing of five civilians, including a woman, since Wednesday.
Sushma to visit Russia, will seek reports of Indians killed
Apr 16, 2016, at 04:38 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting Russia and will take up the issues of Indians who have died in there.
Duke, Duchess to visit Taj Mahal
Apr 16, 2016, at 03:20 pm
Agra, Apr 16 (IBNS): Reaching nearly the end of their tour, Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will visit Taj Mahal on Saturday.
Modi wishes Ram Naik on his birthday
Apr 16, 2016, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik.
India to buy 36 French-made Rafale Jets for $8.8 billion
Apr 16, 2016, at 05:32 am
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): India is finally set to purchase the French-made Rafale planes for 8.8 billion dollars, media reports said on Friday.
Mehbooba Mufti condemns death of school boy in firing
Apr 16, 2016, at 05:14 am
Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed "deep anguish over the unfortunate death" of a youth at Natnusa in Kupwara district.
Bengal polls: ECI to put TMC leader Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 surveillance
Apr 16, 2016, at 05:08 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): After receiving a huge number of allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal, from all opposition parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday evening decided to put Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 magistrate surveillance, reports said.
Maiden Maritime India Summit draws enthusiastic investor response; 140 agreements signed
Apr 16, 2016, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) The first Maritime India Summit in Mumbai, besides resulting in business agreements for Rs 82,905 crore investments, played a key role in highlighting the role of port led development for faster and sustainable economic growth.
Maiden maritime India summit is a firsts step to make India economic superpower: Rajnath Singh
Apr 16, 2016, at 02:12 am
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the Maritime India Summit will prove to be the first step in the direction of India becoming an economic super power.
J&K: Student killed in firing by security forces
Apr 16, 2016, at 12:57 am
Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS) One civilian was killed as security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara area on Friday.
Railways decides to withdraw the levy of Port Congestion Surcharge
Apr 15, 2016, at 11:19 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Indian Railways on Friday said it is moving ahead with big bang reforms as announced in the Railway Budget.
Jointness key to victory, President tells Graduates of the Defence Services Staff College
Apr 15, 2016, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee attended the Convocation Ceremony of the 71st Staff Course of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) at Wellington, Tamil Nadu on Friday.
Rudra Gaurav Shresth appointed as Indian High Commissioner to Mozambique
Apr 15, 2016, at 10:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Rudra Gaurav Shresth, who is presently Director in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Mozambique, officials said on Friday.
Vijay Mallya's diplomatic passport suspended: MEA
Apr 15, 2016, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said industrialist Vijay Mallya's diplomatic passport has been suspended.
Student killing in West Bengal: 12 found guilty, punishment to be announced on Saturday
Apr 15, 2016, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata/Barasat, Apr 15 (IBNS): Nearly two years after a protesting student was killed by miscreants in Bamangachhi, about 30km from Kolkata, a local court on Friday convicted the 12 accused, who were arrested earlier.
President of India greets Queen of Denmark on her birthday
Apr 15, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday conveyed his greetings and felicitations to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, the Queen of the Kingdom of Denmark on her birthday which falls on Apr 16.
At least 141 die in heatwave sweeping across India
Apr 15, 2016, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) At least 141 people have died in different parts of India which are in the grip of a severe heatwave that shows no sign of abatement.
Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara
Apr 15, 2016, at 07:21 pm
Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS) Authorities on Friday imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Srinagar and Kashmir's frontier district Kupwara to maintain law and order following protests called by the separatist groups against the killing of four civilians.
RS Chairman Hamid Ansari gives nod to CBI prosecution against JD (U) MP Anil Sahni
Apr 15, 2016, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Rajya Sabha chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari on Friday gave his nod to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Janata Dal (United) MP Anil Sahni for his alleged role in the Leave and Travel Concession (LTC) scam, reports said.
Kejriwal prescribes 5 antidotes for peace in India, urges PM to follow them.
Apr 15, 2016, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who addressed a congregation in the national capital on Thursday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, prescribed five steps for the Prime Minister to ensure peace in the country.