PM chairs fourth interaction through PRAGATI
Jun 25, 2015, at 01:12 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his fourth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
Two hardcore ULFA(I) militants apprehended in Sonitpur
Jun 25, 2015, at 01:09 am
Guwahati, June 24 (IBNS): Two hardcore militants belonging to United Liberation Front Of Asom (Independent) were apprehended by security forces in Assam's Sonitpur district on Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday.
Congress, AAP demand Smriti Irani's resignation
Jun 24, 2015, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday demanded Union Minister Smriti Irani's resignation, hours after a Delhi court decided to examine the validity of a complaint that she misrepresented her qualifications.
President to visit Maharashtra on June 25 and 26
Jun 24, 2015, at 10:07 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will visit Maharashtra on June 25 and 26, 2015.
Jun 24, 2015, at 10:01 pm
Srinagar, June 24 (IBNS) Rains lashed Srinagar city and other parts of Kashmir on Wednesday as the MET Department here predicted widespread rains or snow across the Valley with heavy falls at a few places for the coming two days.
45 girls raped at Indore's popular picnic spot in two years
Jun 24, 2015, at 09:30 pm
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, June 24 (IBNS) In a shocking revelation, a gang of looters have admitted to have raped 45 girls in a tourist spot in the past two years.
Woman kabaddi player beaten up in Kanpur for protesting harassment
Jun 24, 2015, at 09:09 pm
Kanpur, June 24 (IBNS) In a shocking incident, a national level woman Kabaddi player has been beaten up for complaining against two men for harassing her.
Setback for Smriti Irani : Delhi court to examine allegation over her college degree
Jun 24, 2015, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) In what could be a setback for Union Education Minister Smriti Irani, a Delhi court has decided to examine the validity of a complaint that she misrepresented her qualifications.
police arrives R K Pachauri's residence to question in sexual harassment case
Jun 24, 2015, at 08:35 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) A Delhi police team on Wednesday arrived environmentalist R K Pachauri's residence to quiz him in connection with a sexual harassment case.
Red carpet for Gadkari caught in his helicopter rotor
Jun 24, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Haldia,West Bengal, June 24 (IBNS) The red carpet rolled to welcome union minister Nitin Gadkari in West Bengal on Wednesday today got entangled with the rotor blades of his helicopter when he landed in the industrial town of Haldia.
Government seeks report from St. Stephen's on sexual harassment case
Jun 24, 2015, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) The government has asked the authorities of Delhi's prestigious St Stephen's to submit a report on the sexual harassment charges against an assistant professor.
14 crew of sunk Indian vessel rescued by Indian Navy and Coast Guard
Jun 24, 2015, at 06:52 pm
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS) The Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard rescued 14 of the crew members of of Indian flag cement carrier ship MV Coastal Pride that sunk 75 nautical miles off Mumbai coast on Wednesday morning.
A concerned India in touch with China over Lakhvi episode
Jun 24, 2015, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) India has got in touch with China to express its concern after Beijing blocked New Delhi's proposal for UN action against Pakistan over the release of Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the prime accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case.
Mediapersons protest assault of scribe by Kashmir minister security
Jun 24, 2015, at 05:52 pm
Srinagar, June 24 (IBNS) Journalists in Kashmir on Tuesday demanded the resignation of state Agriculture Minister Ghulam Nabi Lone and suspension of cops involved in assault of a scribe by the security circle of the minister.
Sister Nirmala to be buried today after funeral mass
Jun 24, 2015, at 05:26 pm
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS) Sister Nirmala, the second Mother Superior of Missionaries of Charity (MoC) founded by late Nobel laureate Mother Teresa who died at age 80 on Tuesday, will be finally laid to rest in the evening of Wednesday at a city cemetery adjacent to St. John's Catholic Church in central Kolkata. said the MoC.
Former freedom fighter and Puducherry minister D Mudaliar dies
Jun 24, 2015, at 04:51 pm
Puducherry, June 24 (IBNS) Freedom fighter and former Puducherry Minister Dhakshinamurthy Mudaliar died on Tuesday night. He was 91.
Why Rakesh Maria doesn't get support as did Sushma, Vasundhara : Shiv Sena
Jun 24, 2015, at 04:20 pm
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS) Criticising its ally BJP the Shiv Sena has questioned why Mumbai police chief Rakesh Maria was not "justice" when senior leaders like Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje received the party's support.
Vasundhara Raje cancels London trip amid Lalit Modi furore
Jun 24, 2015, at 03:53 pm
Jaipur, June 24 (IBNS) Amid a massive controversy over her links with former IPL chief Lalit Modi, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has cancelled a trip to London.
Maharashtra hooch tragedy: Main accused arrested, Fadnavis orders probe
Jun 24, 2015, at 02:54 am
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): The main accused in the hooch tragedy, which hit Malwani area in Maharashtra, was arrested from Delhi on Tuesday.
Assam Jailbreak : Four KPLT cadres escape
Jun 24, 2015, at 02:24 am
Guwahati, June 23 (IBNS) : Another jailbreak incident happened in Assam when four cadres belonging to the Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT), who are serving prison terms at a prison in Karbi Anglong district, managed to flee on Monday night, officials said on Tuesday.
BJP lodges complaint against Mamata's nephew
Jun 24, 2015, at 02:08 am
Kolkata, Jun 23 (IBNS): The West Bengal unit of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday lodged a complaint at Jorasanko police station against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee for his threat to 'gouge out the eyes' of anyone who dares to hurt Bengal's interests.
Matter has been taken up at the highest level: India says on China's move over Lakhvi's release
Jun 24, 2015, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) With China blocking India's move in the UN to seek action against Pakistan over releasing LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi from jail, the country on Tuesday said it has taken up the matter at the highest level.
ANLA's C-in-C, six other militants nabbed in Guwahati
Jun 24, 2015, at 01:56 am
Guwahati, June 23 (IBNS): Meghalaya's militant group A'chik National Liberation Army (ANLA)'s C-in-C and six other cadres of the outfit were apprehended by security forces in Guwahati, capital city of Assam on Tuesday, officials said.
CBSE to conduct medical entrance re-test on July 25
Jun 24, 2015, at 01:50 am
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS): The All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) examination has been scheduled to be re-conducted on July 25, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared on Tuesday.
Arvind Kejriwal asks PM to take action against Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje
Jun 24, 2015, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje after their names emerged in the controversy connecting former IPL chief Lalit Modi.
Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Assam
Jun 23, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Guwahati, June 23 (IBNS) : Security forces on Tuesday recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from Assam's Goalpara district along Meghalaya border, officials said.
Jun 23, 2015, at 09:11 pm
Guwahati, June 23 (IBNS) : Poachers killed a one horned rhinoceros in Assam and fled with its horn, an official said on Tuesday.
Mumbai top cop Maria's defense on Lalit meet satisfies Maharashtra CM
Jun 23, 2015, at 07:46 pm
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS) Mumbai police commissioner Rakesh Maria has successfully defended his meeting with Lalit Modi in London, media reports said on Tuesday.
Mother Teresa successor Sister Nirmala dies at 80
Jun 23, 2015, at 07:05 pm
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS) Sister Nirmala, the second Mother Superior of Missionaries of Charity (MoC) founded by late Nobel laureate Mother Teresa, died at age 80 in a church convent in Kolkata on Tuesday, said the MoC.
PM Modi expresses sadness over the demise of Sister Nirmala
Jun 23, 2015, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the demise of Sister Nirmala, the former head of the Missionaries of Charity, the order of nun founded by late Nobel laureate Mother Teresa.