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Questions crop up over Telengana killing of suspected terrorists

Apr 08, 2015, at 04:25 pm

Nalgonda, Telengana, Apr 8 (IBNS) The' 'encounter' killing of five suspected terrorists in Telengana on Tuesday has kicked up a controversy after photographs show they were shot dead while partially handcuffed.

India to end evacuation from Yemen; more than 4000 rescued

Apr 08, 2015, at 04:19 pm

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) With more than 4000 Indians being brought home from the strife-torn Yemen, the government has decided to end the air evacuation operation on Wednesday and asked those remaining to leave by the day.

20 red sanders smugglers killed in AP, TN demands probe

Apr 08, 2015, at 04:45 am

Hyderabad, Apr 7 (IBNS) After 20 red sandalwood smugglers were gunned down during an encounter with the special task force of the Andhra Pradesh Police at Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, strong protests erupted from Tamil Nadu, which now wants an independent inquiry to determine how the men were killed.

Prince Karim Aga Khan meets Indian PM, Prez in Delhi

Apr 08, 2015, at 03:52 am

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, Prince Karim Aga Khan, called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Tuesday.

CM Mufti meets Modi in Delhi

Apr 08, 2015, at 03:34 am

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): After assuming the charge of state Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the overall political and developmental scenario of the State in New Delhi.

Anyone can abuse me to get publicity: Kejriwal

Apr 08, 2015, at 03:24 am

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said he is an easy target as anyone can abuse him to gain publicity.

14 labourers die after consuming wild fruits in Meghalaya

Apr 08, 2015, at 02:50 am

Guwahati, Apr 7 (IBNS): At least 14 labourers from Assam's Dhubri district died after consuming chutney made from wild fruits with evening meal in Meghalaya on Sunday, reports said Tuesday.

Aviation minister says he can carry matchbox onto plane being VIP

Apr 08, 2015, at 02:37 am

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Flaunting his VIP status, Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Tuesday said he can carry a matchbox onto a plane because he is not frisked on the account of his position in the government.

Maha govt compels multiplexes to show Marathi films in prime time

Apr 07, 2015, at 11:57 pm

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): The Maharashtra government on Tuesday made it compulsory for the multiplexes in the state to show Marathi films in prime time slot, media reports said.

Maha govt directs multiplexes to show Marathi films in prime time

Apr 07, 2015, at 10:45 pm

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): Maharashtra government on Tuesday directed multiplexes in the state to show Marathi films in prime time, media reports said.

J&K Cm meets Rajnath Singh

Apr 07, 2015, at 08:57 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Tuesday called on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here.

Top management of Fabindia shouldn't be harassed:Singh

Apr 07, 2015, at 08:36 pm

New Delhi/Panaji, Apr 7 (IBNS) Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday said top officials of Fabindia should not be 'harassed' over the recent CCTV row.

5 suspected militants killed in Telangana

Apr 07, 2015, at 07:50 pm

Hyderabad, Apr 7 (IBNS): At least five suspected militants were shot dead by the police in Telangana's Warangal on Tuesday, media reports said.

Many sandalwood smugglers feared dead in Andhra encounter

Apr 07, 2015, at 03:55 pm

Hyderabad, Apr 7 (IBNS) Several red sandalwood smugglers were feared dead in an encounter with the police in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district on Tuesday morning, said reports.

Over 1000 more Indians evacuated from Yemen

Apr 07, 2015, at 03:32 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) India on Monday evacuated about a 1000 more nationals caught in the conflict in Yemen even as requests poured in from other countries for Indian assistance in evacuation of their people, said officials.

Physically challenged clash with police in Kolkata

Apr 07, 2015, at 06:24 am

Kolkata, Apr 6 (IBNS): A clash between the Kolkata Police and members of an organization of physically-challenged turned Kolkata’s Esplanade area into a battle field on Monday.

Oppositions lash out at Modi for his '5-Star activists' remark

Apr 07, 2015, at 04:13 am

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Oppositions on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for cautioning the judiciary against verdicts influenced by "five star activists" during a speech on Sunday.

Scorpene Submarine, built at Mumbai, undocked

Apr 07, 2015, at 12:48 am

Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday witnessed the undocking of the first Scorpene class submarine (Kalvari) being built at the Mazagon Dock Ltd.

CBI refuses to probe into IAS officer DK Ravi's death?

Apr 07, 2015, at 12:04 am

Bengaluru, Apr 6 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has refused to probe into the death of IAS officer DK Ravi, reports said on Monday.

Saradha scam: CBI sends fresh notice to TMC

Apr 06, 2015, at 11:24 pm

Kolkata, Apr 6 (IBNS): Bringing problem for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party in West Bengal, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a fresh notice to party's General Secretary Subrata Bakshi in connection with the Saradha scam.

Senior leaders of Muslim Community call on PM

Apr 06, 2015, at 10:45 pm

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) Senior leaders of the Muslim community from across the country, including Syed Sultan-Ul-Hasan Chishti Misbahi ,called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to apprise him of their concerns.

Haryana: Bodies of boy and girl recovered from trunks

Apr 06, 2015, at 10:17 pm

Sonipat, Apr 6 (IBNS): The police have recovered the bodies of a young girl and boy from Sonipat district in Haryana, reports said on Modnay.

Three terrorist attacks hit J&K

Apr 06, 2015, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir witnessed thee terror attacks on Monday which left three policemen dead and two others, including a civilian injured, on Monday, reports said.

J&K: 3 policemen killed

Apr 06, 2015, at 09:05 pm

Srinagar, Apr 6 (IBNS) At least three policemen were killed as militants shot at them in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, reports said.

JU website hacked

Apr 06, 2015, at 07:46 pm

Kolkata, Apr 6 (IBNS) The website of West Bengal's premier Jadavpur University was allegedly hacked on Monday.

PM praises officials over Yemen evacuation

Apr 06, 2015, at 07:33 pm

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised his officials, departments and organizations for evacuating Indians and non-Indians from war-torn Yemen.

Delhi road rage: Man beaten to death after mishap

Apr 06, 2015, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) A man, who was riding a motor-cycle, was beaten to death after he hit a car in Delhi's Turkman gate area on Sunday, media reports said.

We can take the lead in protecting environment: Modi

Apr 06, 2015, at 04:47 pm

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the first national Air Quality Index here and said India has always given importance to the issue of conserving nature even as the world feels that the country is not bothered about environment.

PM Modi greets BJP workers on party's foundation day

Apr 06, 2015, at 04:08 pm

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the party workers on the occassion of the 35th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Maharashtra: 7-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted, set on fire

Apr 06, 2015, at 03:52 pm

Bhiwandi, Apr 6 (IBNS): A boy was allegedly sexually assaulted and then set on fire by two men in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi town, media reports said on Monday.