3 die in earthquake in West Bengal
Apr 25, 2015, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) At least three people in West Bengal died from earthquake that hit Nepal and India on Saturday morning.
Apr 25, 2015, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) About 466 people were reported killed after a massive earthquake hit Nepal and rocked many parts of India on Saturday causing widespread devastation.
PM Modi speaks to Sushil Koirala, assures assistance
Apr 25, 2015, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepal counterpart Sushil Koirala over the massive earthquake that hit the Himalayan nation on Saturday.
PM speaks to CMs over earthquake
Apr 25, 2015, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi called chief ministers of several states to know about the situation following a major earthquake that jolted the country on Saturday.
More than 120 dead in Nepal earthquake
Apr 25, 2015, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake with epicenter located about 80 km northwest of Kathmandu hit Nepal claiming more than 120 lives and causing devastating damage as it also rocked a major part of India killing at least 5 people.
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Strike disrupts life in Kashmir
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:56 pm
Srinagar, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Kashmir valley is observing shut down over the detention of senior Hurriyat leader Masarat Alam on strike call of Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday.
PM to share his thoughts on 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the nation on All India Radio in the next series of 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Delhi hosts first meeting of Chief Ministers Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Skill Development
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The first meeting of the Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Skill Development was held on Saturday in NITI Aayog in New Delhi.
Crackdown international embarrassment for India : Greenpeace India
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi| Apri 25 (IBNS) Greenpeace India on Saturday said the government's clampdown on the organisation is turning out to be a major international embarrassment and will undermine the country's standing in the global community.
Modi convenes high level meeting after quake hits Nepal, India
Apr 25, 2015, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday convened a high level meeting with Ministers and top officials at 3 PM in the wake of the situation arising due to an earthquake that devastated Nepal's Kathmandu region and affected India.
7.9 quake devastates Nepal, tremor felt in India
Apr 25, 2015, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake with epicenter located about 80 km northwest of Kathmandu hit Nepal causing widespread damage, including loss of life, in the capital region of the Himalayan nation while in India people experienced tremors for nearly a minute in Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, UP, West Bengal and Northeast on Saturday, triggering panic as people rushed outside.
One woman dead, 23 injured in Rajasthan stampede over collecting water
Apr 25, 2015, at 07:25 pm
Barmer, Rajasthan, Apr 25 (IBNS) One woman has died while 23 others have been injured in a stampede in Sani village on Indo-Pakistan border in Rajasthan.
7.5 earthquake hits Nepal, tremor felt in India
Apr 25, 2015, at 06:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake hit Nepal's capital region of Kathmandu and India, where it was felt in Delhi, Kolkata, Patna and other parts of the nation, on Saturday. The epicentre of the quake is in Nepal, officials said.
We are working to reach out to those affected:PM Modi on earthquake
Apr 25, 2015, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government is working to reach out to people hit by a massive earthquake which jolted both India and Nepal.
Quake shakes Nepal, India, people panic
Apr 25, 2015, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake hit Nepal's capital Kathmandu region and India on Saturday. The tremor measured 7.5 in the Richter scale with the epicenter of the quake located at 35 km east of Lamjung, Nepal, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).
India experiences massive earthquake
Apr 25, 2015, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake hit India on Saturday with reports initially saying it affected Bihar largely while the tremor was felt in West Bengal also.
Apr 25, 2015, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday traveled in Delhi Metro and said he 'enjoyed' the ride.
Violence mars West Bengal municipal polls, 1 dead
Apr 25, 2015, at 04:42 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Amid reports of violence, including the killing of a person, polling is underway in 91 municipalities of West Bengal on Saturday as allegations of booth capturing, firing and bombings poured in.
Ford Foundation: US seeks clarification from India
Apr 25, 2015, at 04:23 pm
Washington, Apr 25 (IBNS) The US on Friday said it has sought 'clarification' from the Indian authorities over the crackdown on Ford Foundation and Greenpeace.
PM Modi reviews activities of Ministry of Culture
Apr 25, 2015, at 04:06 am
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for focused development of presentation material on how India has contributed to environment protection through the ages.
First-Third Gorkhas celebrate 200 yrs of foundation
Apr 25, 2015, at 03:41 am
Kolkata, apr 24 (IBNS): The 1st Battalion of the 'Third Gorkha Rifles' (1/3 GR), one of the four pioneering infantry battalions that heralded the legend of Gurkhas as among the bravest warriors of Indian Army, turned 200 on Friday.
IAF's first two upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters land in Gwalior
Apr 25, 2015, at 03:24 am
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The first two upgraded Mirage-2000 aircraft landed at Gwalior on Friday.
Delhi police visits Gajendra's family over his suicide probe
Apr 25, 2015, at 02:39 am
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): A team of Delhi Police Crime Branch, probing the alleged suicide by Rajasthan farmer Gajendra Singh in the national capital during an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rally, visited his family in Dausa to take his writing samples, reports said.
Rajya Sabha passes Private Member's Bill to protect transgenders' rights
Apr 25, 2015, at 02:21 am
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS) The Upper house of the Parliament on Friday unanimously passed a Private Member's Bill moved by Rajya Sabha MP Trichy Siva to protect the rights of the transgenders.
Ranaghat nun rape case:One more accused arrested
Apr 24, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): A team of West Bengal CID officers has arrested a Bangladeshi national from Bongoan railway station in connection with the gang-rape of an elderly nun in West Bengal last month which had triggered angry protests across the nation.
Govt to keep watch on Ford Foundation activities, asks RBI to monitor funds flow
Apr 24, 2015, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS) The Government of India has decided to keep a watch on all activities funded by Ford Foundation while asking the Reserve Bank of India to ensure that funds coming from it be brought to the notice of the Home Ministry.
Four sentenced to death in 8-year-old Kupwara gang-rape and murder of minor
Apr 24, 2015, at 09:50 pm
Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, Apr 24 (IBNS) All four convicts in the rape and murder of a minor in Kupwara have been sentenced to death by a local court in Jammu and Kashmir.
Gajendra's suicide : Police face criminal complaints
Apr 24, 2015, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS) The Delhi Police on Friday refused to submit documents for an inquiry ordered by the Aam Aadmi Party government into the farmer Gajendra Singh at a party rally on Wednesday.
Opposition walks out of LS opposing GST bill
Apr 24, 2015, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS) The opposition, including the Congress,TMC, Left and the NCP staged a walk out from the Lok Sabha on Friday opposing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Amendment Bill tabled by the government.
Javadekar's rejects Delhi CM's apology on farmer suicide
Apr 24, 2015, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS) Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday rejected Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's apology in connection with the suicide of a farmer during an Aam Aadmi Party rally on Wednesday.