Hit-and-run case: Salman 'thanks' fans and friends

May 09, 2015, at 08:14 am

Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS): A day when Bollywood megastar Salman Khan got temporary relief as the Bombay High Court suspended his jail term in the 2002 hit-and-run case, pending appeal, the actor on Friday thanked his fans and friends for supporting him at his hours of crisis.

Heavy security arranged for Modi's Kolkata visit

May 09, 2015, at 05:51 am

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): A heavy security cloak has been thrown around the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kolkata on Saturday by the Kolkata Police.

NDBF(S) camp busted in Kokrajhar, one militant killed, arms recovered

May 09, 2015, at 03:21 am

Guwahati, May 8 (IBNS): Security forces busted a major hideout of NDFB(S) and a hardcore militant of the outfit was killed in an encounter in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Thursday night, police said on Friday.

Meghalaya: GNLA leader killed in encounter

May 09, 2015, at 02:31 am

Guwahati, May 8 (IBNS): A top leader of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) was killed in an encounter with security forces in North Garo Hills district in Meghalaya on Thursday night, officials said on Friday.

India, US to strengthen livelihoods of over 3000 Afghan women

May 09, 2015, at 01:09 am

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Administrator Alfonso Lenhardt announced a new $1.5 million, three-year award to the Indian Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), the world's largest women's cooperative, with a membership exceeding 1.9 million.

Sahara agrees to pay $1.6 billion bail to get Subrata Roy released from jail

May 09, 2015, at 12:52 am

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): The Sahara Group has agreed to pay the full $1.6 billion in bail to release its chief Subrata Roy from jail, media reports said.

PM Modi congratulates David Cameron on victory in British General Election

May 09, 2015, at 12:21 am

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated British Prime Minister David Cameron on the victory of his Conservative Party in British General Election.

Two fresh tremors felt in Nepal, death toll nears 8000

May 08, 2015, at 11:43 pm

Kathmandu, May 8 (IBNS): Two fresh tremors rocked Nepal on Friday where the death toll from the massive earthquake on Apr 25 is nearing 8000.

Achal Kumar Joti appointed as Election Commissioner

May 08, 2015, at 09:24 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Achal Kumar Joti has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India.

Union Agriculture Minister meets Turkish, US counterpart

May 08, 2015, at 09:09 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh met his Turkish counterpart Mehmet Mehdi Eker for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 Agriculture Ministers' meeting at Istanbul on Thursday.

PM releases commemorative coin on Swami Chinmayananda

May 08, 2015, at 08:56 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released a commemorative coin to mark the birth centenary of Swami Chinmayananda.

Cameron's Conservative Party set to win British elections

May 08, 2015, at 08:01 pm

London, May 8 (IBNS) British Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party is set to record a solid victory in the general election with projections and partial results Friday morning indicating that the party will at at least come close to winning an overall majority in Parliament.

High Court suspends Salman's jail sentence

May 08, 2015, at 07:06 pm

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) The Bombay high court suspended on Friday actor Salman Khan's jail term in the 2002 hit-and-run case, pending appeal, giving him temporary reprieve.

Salman fan attempts suicide outside Bombay High Court

May 08, 2015, at 06:49 pm

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) A fan of actor Salman Khan has allegedly attempted to commit suicide outside the Bombay High Court, where hearing on the bail petition of the 49-year-old superstar was going on.

No jail for now for Salman Khan, sentence suspended

May 08, 2015, at 06:15 pm

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) Bollywood megastar Salman Khan will not have to go to jail for now immediately as the Bombay High Court hearing his bail application on Friday asked him to execute a fresh bond, said reports.

Hearing begins on Salman Khan's bail petition in Bombay High Court

May 08, 2015, at 05:18 pm

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) Hearing in Bollywood megastar Salman Khan's bail application started in the Bombay high court on Friday.

Main accused in Bengal nun gang-rape case arrested

May 08, 2015, at 05:00 pm

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS) Milon Sarkar, the main accused in the sensational gang-rape of an elderly nun in West Bengal's Nadia district has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Exit polls put Cameron's party ahead, but shows no single winner

May 08, 2015, at 04:55 pm

London, May 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party is likely to put up a good show in the British general election held on Thursday, but as an exit poll projects, there would be no outright winner for any single party.

Modi speaks to Hasina after historic land swap bill clearance

May 08, 2015, at 04:41 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) As Parliament on Thursday passed the constitutional amendment bill to clear a historic land agreement with Bangladesh and resolve a long standing border problem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Bangladesh counterpart Seikh Hasina and conveyed his greetings to her.

Lok Sabha passes bill allowing children above 16 to be tried as adults

May 08, 2015, at 04:37 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) The Lok Sabha on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that will allow children who are 16 and above to be tried as adults in serious crimes like rape and murder.

Bombay High Court to decide Salman's fate

May 08, 2015, at 04:08 pm

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) The Bombay High Court will decide on Friday whether he will be granted bail or will go to jail after his conviction in the 2002 hit-and-run case in which a man was killed.

Around 32% of trains are delayed in Kolkata, says RailYatri.in

May 08, 2015, at 05:11 am

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): RailYatri.in on Thursday released a special report for Kolkata, providing interesting insights into the travel preferences of Kolkata-ites.

Indian Constitution is the only holy book for govt: Modi

May 08, 2015, at 04:57 am

Washington/New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): As his government is nearing to complete a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, in an exclusive interview with Time Magazine, spoke about everything from his ambitions for India to the global war on terrorism to what personally moves him.

Lok Sabha passes Juvenile Justice amendment bill

May 08, 2015, at 04:18 am

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the bill amending the Juvenile Justice Act, which will now allow teenagers in the 16-18 age group to be tried as adults if they commit any heinous crime.

Indian Parl clears historic land agreement with Bangladesh, Modi thanks Sonia, other political parties

May 08, 2015, at 03:34 am

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): In a significant move, Indian Parliament on Thursday cleared the historic land agreement with Bangladesh to settle a long border dispute.

Artificial lake burst triggers flash floods in Kargil

May 08, 2015, at 03:12 am

Srinagar, May 7 (IBNS): The artificial lake formed on river Phuktal in Zanskar subdivision of Kargil district in Jammu and Kashmir breached on Thursday morning washing away dozens of bridges, schools and residential houses.

RJD expels MP Pappu Yadav from party

May 08, 2015, at 02:33 am

Patna, May 7 (IBNS): The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday suspended controversial party MP Pappu Yadav for anti-party activities and for issues with its supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav.

West Bengal: 12 killed in Pingla blast

May 07, 2015, at 10:34 pm

Pingla, West Bengal, May 7 (IBNS) The death toll in the accidental blast in an illegal bomb making factory in West Bengal's Pingla has touched 12 on Thursday, police said.

Mamata orders CID inquiry into Pingla blast in West Bengal

May 07, 2015, at 09:49 pm

Pingla, West Bengal, May 7 (IBNS) Amid anger in the village over an accidental blast in an illegal bomb making factory in West Bengal's Pingla killing 11 people on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a CID probe into the incident.

Explosion in WB firecracker factory kills 11

May 07, 2015, at 09:25 pm

Pingla, West Bengal, May 7 (IBNS) A massive explosion in a firecracker factory at Pingla in the West Midnapore district on Thursday left at least 11 people dead, reports said.